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Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) appeals to umpire Dan Iassogna, left, after sliding past second base and being tagged out by Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Hayes remained out and the inning ended. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pirates' Hayes misses 1B on HR, LA's Buehler shuts down Bucs

By John Perrotto Jun. 08, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Zach McKinstry makes a catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Starlin Castro during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Taylor's homer propels Dodgers to 9-5 win over Nationals

By Joe Reedy Apr. 11, 2021 12:39 AM EDT

Fans walk past cactuses at Surprise Stadium before a spring training baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2021 07:49 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager (5) gets a high-five from Mookie Betts (50) after Seager hit a home run during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball against the Colorado Rockies game Monday, March 15, 2021, in Scottdale, Ariz. Betts also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
National League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 10:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, March 12, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price throws to a Cleveland Indians batter during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Dodgers eager to defend World Series title in full season

By Beth Harris Mar. 17, 2021 12:42 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers to Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins during the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans

Mar. 11, 2021 11:13 PM EST

FKILE - Cincinnati Reds' Trevor Bauer reacts after recording a strikeout against Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich during a baseball game in Cincinnati, in this Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, file photo. The Reds won 6-1. Trevor Bauer is coming home to pitch for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner announced his decision on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in a two-minute video posted to his Twitter account.(AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
NL Cy Young winner Bauer joins World Series champion Dodgers

By Beth Harris Feb. 05, 2021 03:26 PM EST

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates after a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 27, 2020 11:51 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner flies out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays a baseball World Series Game 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The Latest: Dodgers' Turner tests positive for coronavirus

Oct. 27, 2020 11:39 PM EDT

A Tampa Bay Rays fan watches during the ninth inning in Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Rays, Dodgers grateful to have fans at neutral-site Series

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 27, 2020 03:47 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
World Series Notebook: Rays enjoying playing with fans again

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 21, 2020 10:16 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Ji-Man Choi singles against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The Latest: Lowe hits 2 homers, Rays even World Series

Oct. 21, 2020 06:21 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Dodgers 5 HRs, bounce Angels 9-5; Astros get last AL spot

By Beth Harris Sep. 26, 2020 01:33 AM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager rounds the bases after a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Dodgers set NL homer mark for month at 57, beat Rangers 7-2

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 30, 2020 06:27 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger, left, talks with right fielder Mookie Betts during the restart of baseball spring training Sunday, July 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Healthy Bellinger ready for 'once-in-a-lifetime' season

By Beth Harris Jul. 09, 2020 09:32 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stands for the national anthem prior to an intrasquad game during baseball training Monday, July 6, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
New center field backdrop has Dodgers hitters adjusting

By Beth Harris Jul. 08, 2020 10:18 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw warms up during the restart of baseball spring training Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Clayton Kershaw to start opening day for Dodgers vs Giants

Jul. 07, 2020 04:32 PM EDT