Dodgers Nation Week In Review: March 30 — April 5

[new_royalslider id=”16″] The Los Angeles Dodgers resumed their regular season schedule on March 30 in what may have served as a precursor of what was to come. Brian Wilson didn’t appear to be his normal self and gave up three runs in the eighth inning, which was enough to get the San Diego Padres the win. Two days later, it was announced Wilson was headed to the disabled list with nerve irritation in his right elbow.

Meanwhile, Clayton Kershaw’s back injury advanced to a more serious state with news that he would be on a “submaximal” throwing regimen before being re-evaluated in two to three weeks. Initially placed on the 15-day DL, the latest update may have pushed Kershaw’s eventual return into May. Yasiel Puig again made headlines for the wrong reasons, this time arriving late on Opening Day at Dodger Stadium. Manager Don Mattingly scratched Puig from the lineup as a form of punishment and later minimized the severity of the issue.

Check out the biggest stories of the week:

Josh Beckett appeared to suffer an injury in his rehab start

Don Mattingly downplayed Yasiel Puig’s late arrival

Magic Johnson comments on Yasiel Puig’s benching

Brian Wilson to pitch in minor league game on Saturday

Chad Billingsley could return as early as May

Hyun-Jin Ryu Feels More Comfortable Than Last Year

TWC executive VP says terms for SportsNet LA are fair

DirecTV no longer negotiating with Time Warner Cable

Kershaw leads pitchers, joins Puig in top jersey sales

Yasiel Puig gets advice from Albert Pujols and Robinson Cano

Matt Kemp excited to return, ready to contribute

Dan Haren ‘feels like part of the team’ after solid outing

Rick Honeycutt comments on downside of Australia trip

Jose Dominguez rejoins team in wake of Brian Wilson injury

Don Mattingly remains confident in bullpen

Brian Wilson to be placed on DL with nerve irritation

Bryce Harper says Yasiel Puig is his favorite player to watch

Colletti says Beckett needs at least one rehab start

Adrian Gonzalez says team is helping Puig’s development

DirecTV’s Dan York believes no one of merit will pick up SportsNet LA

Ramirez tells agent not to call him during contract negotiations

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Dodgers update: Clayton Kershaw placed on DL with back injury