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6 years

Rich Hill on Trump’s tweet: “There was a mass shooting yesterday ... The focus, in my opinion, of the president is to be on the country, and not on moves that are made in a World Series game.”

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#Dodgers OF Joc Pederson doesn't think whatever team wins the World Series this year should have an asterisk by its name. "They're not cheating their way to get there," he said.

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BREAKING: MLB is moving the All-Star Game from Atlanta.

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The Philly fans are good at yelling "Cheater!" at Altuve, Bregman and Gurriel, who were there in 2017, and just booing the hell out of the rest of the Astros lineup.

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Clayton Kershaw gets it. Good on him for saying it.

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Joe Musgrove on ESPN, on the Mets' goop check: "I get it, dude. They're on their last leg. They're desperate."

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How to get rich: Play shortstop for Dodgers, then strike gold in free agency. Manny Machado (2019): $300 million. Corey Seager (2021): $325 million. Trea Turner (2022) $300 million.

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Max Scherzer on 106-win Dodgers not having home field advantage against 88-win Braves: “I’m not here to cry… They won their division. We didn’t.”

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Tom Seaver passed Monday from "complications of Lewy body dementia and COVID-19," according to the Hall of Fame. Sparky Anderson once said: “My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and then sitting down and watching him work.” RIP

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Mike Scioscia in the Dodgers clubhouse.

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Bernie Sanders called to talk. He's still spitting mad about the MLB plan to kill 42 minor league teams. As MLB and MiLB meet today, Sanders is clear: He's not looking for a compromise, with fewer dead teams. He wants MLB to kill the whole damn plan.

Bernie Sanders is on a crusade to save 42 minor league baseball teams

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders talks to the L.A. Times about his crusade to stop baseball from eliminating 42 minor league teams.

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BREAKING: MLB, all 30 teams, StubHub, Ticketmaster sued over failure to provide ticket refunds:

MLB, teams, ticket partners sued over failure to provide refunds

The lawsuit against MLB and partners seeks class action certification and demands refund of ticket costs and ancillary fees for games that have not been played.

www.latimes.com

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If your owner cries "small market," please refer him to the delirium inside and outside Petco Park, home to the team that plays in the fourth-smallest market in MLB.

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Source: In a letter today, MLB told the MLBPA there would be no 2020 season unless the players waived any legal claims against the league.

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Ice skating across the Dodger Stadium outfield, coming soon:

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In the Angels' first home game since the passing of Tyler Skaggs, on the night the Angels all wore Tyler Skaggs jerseys, and on the night Skaggs' mom threw out the first pitch, the Angels have thrown a no-hitter.

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Kiké Hernández: “I still haven’t taken off my hat. I’ve put on my world champions hat, the one with the trophy on the back, backward to have the trophy on the front so every time I look in the mirror I see that little trophy.” From @jorgecastillo :

Player diary: Kiké Hernández on the thrill of winning the World Series

Kiké Hernández recounts his time in the bubble during the Dodgers' run in the NLCS and World Series, as told to L.A. Times staff writer Jorge Castillo.

www.latimes.com

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4 years

Justin Turner came out of the game because of a positive test for COVID-19, per Fox.

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"MLB has created an environment where the Astros feel like they are protected and we, as an opponent, can't do a single thing."

MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM

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Chris Bassitt on Sunday's #Astros #Athletics incident:

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Justin Turner: “Dallas Keuchel didn’t hit. I don’t know why he was the one apologizing.”

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2 years

BREAKING: Angels have agreed to Anaheim's request to cancel Angel Stadium deal. Story coming.

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6 years

Since this might be the last game at Dodger Stadium this season, just wanted to salute Justin Turner for taking time in the middle of every game to walk to the end of the dugout, meet that day's military hero, shake his hand, and give him a baseball.

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3 years

Worst records in MLB: 1. Colorado Rockies (4-11) 2. New York Yankees (5-10)

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1 year

A picture is worth 1,000 words.

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Juan Soto shown on Dodger Stadium video board, booed. Soto stands up, turns to show camera the Trea Turner jersey he is wearing, cheered.

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3 years

Average TV viewership, most recent championships: Super Bowl: 91.6 million World Series: 11.8 million NBA Finals: 9.9 million Stanley Cup: 2.5 million MLS Cup: 1.0 million (plus 460,000 Spanish TV)

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Albert Pujols and his wife Deidre started a campaign against human trafficking two years ago. Now MLB and the MLBPA are kicking in $500,000 toward the cause -- and Albert and Deidre are set to be honored at the United Nations. #Angels #StLCards

Albert Pujols' campaign against human trafficking inspires $500,000 commitment from MLB and MLBPA

Albert Pujols and his wife, Deidre, launched a campaign against human trafficking two years ago.

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Clayton Kershaw, 2020 postseason: 2.88 ERA, 3 BB, 31 K.

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Jim Crane: "I don't think I should be held accountable."

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As it turned out: Mike Trout did not go home to play in Philly. Gerrit Cole did not go home to play in SoCal. Anthony Rendon did not go home to play in Texas.

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NL leaders, batting average: 1. Goldschmidt, St. Louis: .335 2. Freeman, Dodgers: .323 3. T. Turner, Dodgers: .312 4. Lux, Dodgers: .307

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Now the #Astros are getting sued by their own fans.

Astros sued on behalf of season-ticket holders for 'deceptively overcharging' them

A fan is suing the Houston Astros for overcharging for season tickets while violating MLB rules with their sign-stealing scheme.

www.latimes.com

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Houston: It’s years later, people will get over it. America:

NYC Sanitation

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Bring out your trash bins, it's Opening Day & the @Yankees are playing the @Astros . 😉 Remember: use bins to keep rats away and NYC clean; DONT USE THEM TO CHEAT AT BASEBALL. Hey @Mets , we'll see you tomorrow.

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Jim Crane: "This didn't impact the game. We had a good team. We won the World Series." TONE DEAF

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It’s official: #Dodgers fan group to head to Anaheim to boo Astros during #Angels home opener. Ross Stripling gives his endorsement.

Dodgers fan group ready to let the Astros hear it — at Angel Stadium

The Angels have agreed to sell Dodgers fan group Pantone 294 a block of as many as 800 tickets when the Astros visit Angel Stadium in April.

www.latimes.com

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2 years

NEWS: Dodger Stadium concession workers threaten to strike All-Star Game

Dodger Stadium concession workers threaten to strike MLB All-Star Game

Dodger Stadium concession workers could go on strike in advance of next week’s MLB All-Star Game, the union representing those workers said Monday.

www.latimes.com

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3 years

Joe Biden: "America's back, and the Dodgers are back."

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1 year

ESPN announced its first nine selections for Sunday Night Baseball, including one for Dodgers (vs Yankees in LA June 4) and "four appearances by the Philadelphia Phillies and Trea Turner."

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BREAKING: Shohei Ohtani's attorneys accuse interpreter of 'massive theft' tied to alleged gambling, from from @GustavoArellano , @adamelmahrek , @PringleLATimes and @nathanfenno :

Shohei Ohtani's attorneys accuse interpreter of 'massive theft' tied to alleged gambling

Representatives of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani accused his interpreter of engaging in a 'massive theft' of the ballplayer’s funds to place bets with an allegedly illegal bookmaker.

www.latimes.com

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Top MLB players in endorsement earnings this year, per Sportico: 1. Shohei Ohtani, $65 million 2. Bryce Harper, $7 million 3. Aaron Judge, $6 million

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2 years

Cody Bellinger, last 15 plate appearances: 5 hits, 4 walks.

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Rob Manfred has a contract through 2024. BetOnline is offering 5/1 odds that Theo Epstein will be hired as MLB commissioner by Dec. 31, 2021.

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There were 81 players that made the All-Star Game. One player accounted for 28% of All-Star merchandise sales. Shohei Ohtani.

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Clayton Kershaw, 2020 postseason: 2.93 ERA, 5 BB, 37 K.

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3 years

The grand new - and brand new - center field entrance to Dodger Stadium.

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5 years

All-Star votes: $300-million signee Manny Machado: 342,000. $330-million signee Bryce Harper: 830,000. Defending AL MVP Mookie Betts: 1.3 million. Tommy La Stella: 1.7 million.

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3 years

“Mike Trout is a pretty big deal, but I’ve never seen any girl outside the bus sobbing because Mike Trout was on it." The stories the Angels tell about Shohei Ohtani:

Beyond sobbing girls and screaming homers, Angels see another side of Shohei Ohtani

Even before Shohei Ohtani became the star of baseball this season, his teammates knew there was something special about him on and off the field.

www.latimes.com

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"MIZUHARA messaged BOOKMAKER 1 stating, “Have you seen the reports?” BOOKMAKER 1 responded, “Yes, but that’s all bullshit. Obviously you didn’t steal from him. I understand it’s a cover job .. MIZUHARA then responded, “Technically I did steal from him. it’s all over for me.” "

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Fox says Dodgers star Walker Buehler, recovering from Tommy John surgery, will be a guest analyst during NLDS coverage.

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Shohei Ohtani: "I really like the team. I love the fans ... but, more than that, I want to win. I'll leave it at that." He says there are no talks about a contract extension now. He has two years beyond this one before free agency.

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The Dodgers lead the World Series two games to one, for the first time since ... 1988.

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3 years

SoCal Ball Best records, National League 1: Dodgers (8-2) 2. Padres (8-3) Best record, American League 1. Angels (7-3)

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The Shohei Ohtani Effect: The Dodgers just announced a sponsorship deal with an airline that flies three round trips a day between L.A. and Tokyo.

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5 years

Dave Roberts said Joe Kelly told him he hurt his back while standing too long cooking Cajun food.

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4 years

MLB antibody tests: 5,603 tests adminstered, 39 positive (0.7%).

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The #Angels and the city of Anaheim have reached agreement on a new deal that keeps the team in town through 2050. The Angels will buy the stadium and surrounding parking lots for $325 million.

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3 years

It’s official: For the first time in his career, Clayton Kershaw is a free agent.

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5 years

The Nationals’ World Series berth is dedicated to the risk-averse GMs and cost-saving owners who say things like, “Is it worth it the cost just to get a wild card?” and “It’s just a 50-50 chance to win, and even then we’d have to face the Dodgers.”

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3 years

BREAKING: Shake Shack opens tomorrow at Dodger Stadium.

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Jim Crane: "We're apologizing because we broke the rules." He won't concede breaking the rules gave the Astros an advantage. This press conference was an absolute disaster for the Astros.

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Tony Clark says youth baseball development these days (travel ball) is broken. It makes money and produces players that throw hard and hit the ball far but do not necessarily know how to play the game.

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June 1: Mets -- Braves 10.5 July 10: Mets -- Braves 1.5

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Happy 92nd birthday to the greatest broadcaster in baseball history, who would just as soon you consider him a good man. #Dodgers

After 67 years of greatness calling Dodgers games, Vin Scully just wants to be remembered as a good...

The young man bid his mother farewell. It was his first day on the job, and he had a train to catch.

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The Angels are 8-1 since Gwen Stefani came to watch them play.

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. @gwenstefani at the Big A ‼️ @Angels | #GoHalos

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Justin Turner watched the Kirk Gibson home run from the living room of his grandmother, whose vacations included driving to Dodger Stadium to watch its construction. He connected with a fan base and a community in a way few athletes ever have. He'll be missed.

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Joe Smith's trade to Indians puts him within driving distance of his mom, who has Huntington's disease. He did fundraiser in CLE last week.

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FTX patches won’t be on umpire uniforms next year, Rob Manfred said.

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Scott Boras suggested MLB hire a CEO to better grow the game and said the commissioner should be primarily concerned with legislating the game.

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Best record, National League: Dodgers. Best record, American League: Angels.

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The United States of Ohtani.

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Mike Fiers basically got Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch fired.

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Boos for all the Dodgers. Who would boo Chris Taylor?

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Most discussed sports teams on Twitter, 2020: 1. Lakers 2. Manchester United 3. FC Barcelona 4. Dodgers The top 10: Lakers, Dodgers, and soccer clubs based in England, Spain, Brazil and France.

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Walker Buehler, 2020 postseason: 1.80 ERA, with 39 K in 25 IP.

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Alex Cora: "We live in an era that .210 with 30 home runs and 70 RBI is acceptable, it's a good season. We don't believe that."

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Arizona president Derrick Hall said the Dodgers would not be forbidden from celebrating in the Diamondbacks’ pool if LA wins the NLDS. If the Dodgers win, he said, “They have the right to celebrate wherever they want, however they want.”

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President Obama captured the essence of Vin, in a White House ceremony.

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“The game of baseball has a handful of signature sounds. You hear the crack of the bat. You got the crowd singing in the seventh inning stretch, and you've got the voice of Vin Scully.” From 2016, Vin Scully receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom. RIP

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The Dodgers plan to wear their gold-trimmed championship uniforms on "Reopening Day" tomorrow, when Dodger Stadium returns to full capacity.

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Adrian Gonzalez has joined Fox Deportes as an analyst. His first broadcast: Dodgers vs Angels on Friday.

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Matt Kemp and Tommy Lasorda

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Matt Kemp and Tommy Lasorda after the Dodgers won the 2018 NLCS.

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The Astros are 4.5 games out of first place in the AL West. They have not had a larger deficit since the final day of the 2016 season, when Jose Altuve won the AL batting title at .336. Altuve is batting .177.

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From Fanatics: Top-selling markets for Dodgers championship gear 1. Los Angeles 2. SAN FRANCISCO

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Mookie Betts: "I'm here to win some rings."

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Cover of Dodgers' 2021 media guide.

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CA Gov. Gavin Newsom calls sports and other large events "unlikely" this summer: "The prospect of mass gatherings is neglible at best until we get to herd immunity and get to a vaccine."

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Rob Manfred said MLB revenue this year will be just shy of $11 billion.

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The Dodgers are on pace for a 122-40 season.

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In a press release with a tomahawk, the Braves express their anger.

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The Braves statement regarding the moving of the MLB All-Star Game:

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Torii Hunter, on police coming to his Newport Coast home to check out what was a false alarm:

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A conversation: Retired African American MLB players on race, baseball, America. The panel: LaTroy Hawkins Ryan Howard Torii Hunter Jimmy Rollins Dontrelle Willis The moderator: Doug Glanville Story with video is unlocked and free for all to read:

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You can do two things today at Dodger Stadium: vote, and buy World Series championship gear. In that order, please.

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Counsell on if Manny Machado has gone beyond the bounds of playing hard: “I don’t think he’s playing all that hard,” Counsell said.

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Wrigley Field.

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Freddie Freeman: "I don't think the Dodgers even needed Trea Turner, to be honest, and they went and got him."

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From the Hall of Fame: Tom Seaver's family announced today that he has been diagnosed with dementia. Tom will continue to work in his beloved vineyard at his California home, but has chosen to completely retire from public life.

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The Dodgers will play before 21,000 fans on Opening Day in Denver. The Rockies just got clearance to play to 42.6% of capacity.

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There will be no piece of metal for the Houston Astros this year.

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Julio Urias (12-3) leads MLB in victories.

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Dodgers say they'll unveil the long-awaited Sandy Koufax statue June 18. It'll be located next to the Jackie Robinson statue in the center field plaza.

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The last time MLB and MLBPA settled a lockout, the season started a week late, the season was extended by a week, and all 162 games were played. The owners can say "must start March 31" but nothing requires that.

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