Ted Lilly had an off night in Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks, getting shelled to the tune of eight runs on nine hits and five walks in only 3 1/3 innings of work.

He struck out three. Coming into this evening, Lilly had yet to allow more than four earned runs or go fewer than six innings in any of his seven starts. He's now allowed four runs in three consecutive outings, however, raising his ERA from 1.41 on May 7 to 3.14. That number should continue to rise. Lilly will bring a 1.13 WHIP and 31/19 K/BB ratio (compiled in 48 2/3 innings) into his Tuesday start against the Brewers.

Ted Lilly improved to 5-0 by holding the Rockies to five runs -- four earned -- over 6 1/3 innings Sunday.

It was Lilly's worst outing of the season by far, but the Dodgers put up six runs in the fifth inning for him. He ended up striking out just one, walking three and giving up six hits. Lilly has now won his five decisions for the first time in his career and is sporting a 2.11 ERA. The downswing figures to continue against the Cardinals next week. Lilly hasn't posted an ERA better than 3.52 in any of his last three seasons.

Ted Lilly allowed just a run and four hits in six innings Monday in a victory over the Giants.

Lilly had a rough first half in 2010, but he's been flat-out awesome since last August. He's now 4-0 with a 1.41 ERA in five starts this season. It's something of a fluke that he's given up just one homer so far, but he'll likely remain strong in WHIP all season.

Ted Lilly held the Braves to just one run on three hits in seven innings of work on Wednesday, but got stuck with a no-decision thanks to Javy Guerra's second blown save of the season.

Lilly struck out two and walked one, and threw just 79 pitches. He's now allowed only one run while going at least six innings in each of his first three starts. He'll bring a 0.90 ERA and 0.85 WHIP into his Monday outing in Colorado. Despite his hot start, it might still be best to keep Lilly benched at Coors Field.

Ted Lilly picked up his second consecutive win on Friday as he limited the Astros to one run on four hits in six innings of work.

Lilly struggled with his command, walking six batters and striking out five in the game. He's looked very strong since being activated from the DL and now sits at 2-0 with a 0.63 ERA. He'll go in search of win number three when he takes on the Braves next week.

Ted Lilly hurled seven innings of one-run ball Saturday night against the Padres.

And that one run was unearned. Lilly, who was making his 2012 regular-season debut after missing the first couple weeks with a neck injury, yielded only two hits and racked up four strikeouts against one walk. He'll try to keep the momentum rolling next week against the Astros.

Dodgers activated LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day disabled list.

Lilly will make his first start of the season against the Padres on Saturday. In a corresponding roster move, reliever Todd Coffey has been placed on the DL.

Ted Lilly (neck) is on track to be activated from the disabled list and make his season debut Saturday against the Padres.

Lilly struggled in his rehab start with High-A Rancho Cucamonga, but the Dodgers aren't concerned about the results as long as he finishes the game healthy. Josh Lindblom is expected to be optioned in order to make room for Lilly on the roster.

Dodgers placed LHP Ted Lilly on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with neck stiffness.

Lilly is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start on April 8 at High-A Rancho Cucamonga and will join the Dodgers' rotation for his next turn if that goes well.

Ted Lilly (neck) threw around 70 pitches Monday in a simulated game.

Lilly will begin the season on the disabled list after being slowed this spring with neck stiffness. He is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on April 8 before returning to the Dodgers for his season debut on April 14.

Ted Lilly (neck) will begin the season on the disabled list.

Lilly made it through a bullpen session Friday without any issues, but he simply doesn't have enough time to get stretched out for the start of the season. Dodgers' manager Don Mattingly said the current plan is for him to throw a simulated game in Anaheim on April 2 before making a rehab start with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on April 8. If all goes well, he'll return when the Dodgers need a fifth starter for the first time on April 15.

Ted Lilly (neck) said he didn't feel any pain during a bullpen session Friday.

Lilly hadn't thrown at all since March 21 due to neck stiffness. The veteran left-hander admitted that he's "a little behind," so there's still a chance he opens the season on the disabled list. Chris Capuano would likely move up in the rotation if the Dodgers decide to play things safe.

Ted Lilly (neck) is now expected to throw a bullpen session Friday.

We originally heard that Lilly would throw on Thursday, but that's apparently not the case. Either way, the Dodgers will determine after Friday's throwing session whether he'll need to start the season on the disabled list. Chris Capuano would move in the rotation if he needs extra time.

Ted Lilly (neck) expects to throw a bullpen session Thursday.

Lilly was scratched from Tuesday's scheduled start due to neck stiffness. The veteran southpaw is making progress, but the Dodgers may have to skip his first turn in the starting rotation, at the very least.

Ted Lilly missed workouts Tuesday due to recurring neck stiffness.

Lilly reported improvement on Monday, but was scratched from Tuesday's scheduled start. He continues to receive treatment for the issue, including acupuncture. The Dodgers are currently mulling whether to skip the veteran southpaw during the first series of the season and move Chris Capuano up in the rotation.

Ted Lilly reported improvement in his neck Monday, but still won't make his next scheduled start Tuesday.

"Today, I feel quite a bit better," said Lilly. "I'm still not to where I'm confident that I'd be able to go out there tomorrow and not regress." The veteran southpaw said he isn't yet concerned about his status for the start of the season, but admitted that his neck feels worse now than when he was forced to leave a start last August. Chris Capuano could move up a spot in the rotation if he only needs to miss a turn, but Nathan Eovaldi would likely replace him if he requires a lengthier absence.

Ted Lilly (neck) will miss his next scheduled start Wednesday and could be sidelined for the start of the regular season.

Ted Lilly was forced to skip a scheduled bullpen session Saturday due to recurring neck stiffness.

Lilly tossed six innings in a minor league game Wednesday and should remain on track for the start of the regular season. The Dodgers are calling him "day-to-day."

Ted Lilly allowed one hit over three innings and combined with six relievers on a shutout of the Cubs on Sunday.

Since he's such a flyball pitcher, Lilly usually has rough springs in Arizona. He was lit up his first time out this month too, but today's performance was better. It helped that he got five groundouts in the game.

Ted Lilly was knocked around by the Giants Tuesday, giving up five runs on six hits and a walk over two innings of work.

He struck out one and served up a pair of longballs. It's not the way Lilly wanted to kick off his spring, but it's hardly a concern, especially for a guy that's been around as long as he has. The 36-year-old posted a 3.97 ERA and 158/51 K/BB ratio across 192 2/3 innings last season.