News: Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda, looking to tune up before pitching Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Cubs, allowed only two hits in five shutout innings Sunday at San Francisco. He recorded three strikeouts in the no decision.

Analysis: Kuroda gave up eight hits and three runs in only four innings in his last start, but he had a solid second half overall. He doesn't have knockout stuff but is a decent enough pitcher to fill out any Fantasy staff. His Fantasy value likely won't change going into next season

Hiroki Kuroda tossed five scoreless innings against the Giants today as the Dodgers ready for post-season play. Kuroda struck out three, walked none, and gave up just two hits. He ends the season 9-10 with a 3.73 ERA in 183 1/3 innings spread between 31 starts. Given MLB's definition he qualifies as a rookie and is worthy of a fourth or fifth place finish in the voting there. His 113/42 K/BB was nothing special, but Kuroda is a smart pitcher who benefits from Dodger Stadium quite a bit. A repeat in 2009 is likely, making Kuroda a particularly valuable asset in 4x4 leagues.

Hiroki Kuroda finished the regular season in fine fashion on Sunday despite the Dodgers 3-1 loss to the Giants. He allowed no runs on two hits over five innings of work.Hiroki Kuroda will be on the hill for the Dodgers in Game 3 of NLDS and the Dodgers are certainly hoping for more of the same. He has had his share of bad outings this season but he seems to pitch well in bigger games. The MLB rookie was 9-10 this season with two complete game shutouts.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre said SP Hiroki Kuroda will start Game 3 of the National League Division Series, according to The Associated Press.

Hiroki Kuroda will be on the hill for the Dodgers in Game 3 of NLDS, according to the LA Times.Kuroda will get his first state of playoff baseball in the United States when the Dodgers take on either the Phillies or the Cubs.

News: Now that the Dodgers have clinched the division, they bumped Hiroki Kuroda back from Saturday to Sunday on Friday, allowing Chad Billingsley to start early in their first playoff series. Kuroda, who had a 2.50 ERA in nine starts since the beginning of August, took a step in the wrong direction in his last start Saturday at Texas. He allowed three runs on eight hits in four innings, walking one and striking out five.

Analysis: Kuroda went only 4-2 during that nine-start stretch, so he's no stranger to no decisions. He doesn't have knockout stuff but is a decent low-end Fantasy SP. His Fantasy value likely won't change going into next season

The Los Angeles Daily News reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda will likely be tapped to start Saturday, Sept. 27, against the San Francisco Giants.

News: Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda, who had a 2.50 ERA in nine starts since the beginning of August, took a step in the wrong direction Saturday at Texas. He allowed three runs on eight hits in four innings, walking one and striking out five.

Analysis: Kuroda went only 4-2 during that nine-start stretch, so he's no stranger to no decisions. He doesn't have knockout stuff but is a decent low-end Fantasy SP. His next start is scheduled for Friday at San Francisco

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda (9-10, 3.77 ERA) will start Saturday, Sept. 20, against the San Francisco Giants, according to The Associated Press. He is 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA over his last three starts. However, he is 3-6 with a 5.76 ERA in 13 starts against divisional opponents, including an 0-1 record with a 6.17 ERA versus the Giants.

News: Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda allowed three hits and one walk in seven scoreless innings Tuesday at Pittsburgh, earning his ninth victory. He walked one and struck out two and has allowed no more than four earned runs in nine straight starts.

Analysis: Kuroda is on a good run right now, but he has struggled to earn victories and doesn't have knockout stuff. Continue to think of him as just a low-end option in mixed leagues. His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Giants

Alan Robinson, of The Associated Press, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda gave up just three hits in seven shutout innings Monday, Sept. 15, to win for the first time on the road in more than two months.

A dazzling performance from Kuroda, who yielded two earned runs over six frames in a no-decision effort vs. the Padres last time out. The 33-year-old rookie remains a fine spot-start option in mixed formats and he'll take his 3.77 ERA to Dodger Stadium for a divisional date with the Giants next.

Hiroki Kuroda allowed just three hits over seven scoreless innings as the Dodgers hammered the Pirates 8-2 on Monday night. Kuroda was on top of his game, pounding the strike zone and inducing plenty of ground balls while getting plenty of support from the Dodger offense. In nine starts since the beginning of August, Kuroda is 4-2 with a 2.50 ERA.

Hiroki Kuroda tossed seven scoreless innings against the Pirates on Monday night and improved to 9-10. He served up three hits, walked one, and struck out two.Kuroda has had an up-and-down first year in the States, but he has offered a lot more good than bad since the start of August. We feel safe using him against bad opponents.

MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda (8-10, 3.93 ERA) will start Monday, Sept. 15, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

A nice bounce-back performance from Kuroda, who was hit for four earned runs on 10 hits over 5 1/3 innings in his last outing on Sept. 3 vs. these same Padres. The 33-year-old rookie remains a fine option in NL-only leagues and will take his 3.93 ERA to PNC Park for a date with the Pirates next.

News: Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda pitched fairly well on Tuesday against the Padres but could not earn his ninth win as he was no decisioned. Kuroda allowed nine hits and two runs over six innings. He walked two and had four K's.

Analysis: Kuroda has been pitching pretty well of late for the Dodgers. He's just 3-2 over his last eight starts but hasn't allowed more than four runs in any of those. He's a two-start pitcher in Fantasy Week 25 (Sept. 15-21) so he should be a decent start in deeper mixed Fantasy leagues. His next scheduled start comes Monday at Pittsburgh and he'll finish the week against San Francisco

MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda (8-10, 3.96 ERA) will start Tuesday, Sept. 9, against the San Diego Padres.

The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda had trouble with his command, giving up four runs and 10 hits over 5 1/3 innings on Wednesday, Sept. 3, but he still defeated the San Diego Padres 6-4.

Certainly not his best performance but it got the job done. Expect Kuroda to provide a better showing next time out when he faces the same Padres in a rematch at PETCO Park, as he closed out August with a stellar 2.29 ERA and 0.81 WHIP over six trips to the mound.

MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda (7-10, 3.87 ERA) will start Wednesday, Sept. 3, against the San Diego Padres.