Kershaw moves closer to return after solid sim game in LA (Yahoo Sports)

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw took a big step toward a return by throwing two solid innings during a simulated game Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner has been sidelined with a minor disk herniation in his lower back since late June. Of course, Kershaw critiqued his performance afterward, telling team officials he wasn't as sharp as he wanted to be.