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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto takes a lead from first during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
LEADING OFF: Soto on the block as Nats host Scherzer, Mets

By The Associated Press Jul. 31, 2022 08:41 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Jake Reed delivers a pitch during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
With wife at Olympics, Reed claimed by Rays from Dodgers

Jul. 25, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

In this photo provided by USA Softball, Jake and Janie Reed pose for a photo in Clearwater, Fla., in February 2020. Getting ready to reach the height of softball and make her Olympic debut for the United States, Janie Reed was on a training field at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, in Western Japan. Across the Pacific Ocean, 7,452 miles away, another important family first was unfolding in Miami: husband Jake Reed was about to walk onto a major league mound for the first time. (Jade Hewitt/Courtesy of USA Softball)
Games people play: A marriage of majors and the Olympics

By Ronald Blum Jul. 24, 2021 09:07 AM EDT

The San Francisco Giants celebrates a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Giants at Dodgers 7/21/2021

Jul. 22, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler follows through on a delivery to a Colorado Rockies batter during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dodgers at Rockies 7/17/2021

Jul. 21, 2021 10:52 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers Jake Reed pitches during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Miami. Reed made his major league debut as his wife, Janie Reed, prepares to play outfield for the U.S. softball team at the Olympics. The Marlins won 2-1 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Reed debut for Dodgers as wife preps for Olympics

Jul. 06, 2021 04:16 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits a home run in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Oakland, Calif. Looking on is Athletics catcher Aramis Garcia. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
LEADING OFF: Ohtani 1st HR Derby entrant, Buehler vs D-backs

By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2021 01:59 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits a home run in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Oakland, Calif. Looking on is Athletics catcher Aramis Garcia. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
LEADING OFF: Ohtani 1st HR Derby entrant, Buehler vs D-backs

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2021 07:42 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias tosses the ball in the air before being taken out of the game during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Betts homer in front of 52,078 leads Dodgers over Phillies

By Joe Reedy Jun. 16, 2021 01:50 AM EDT

People arrive at Universal Studios in Universal City, Calif., Tuesday, June 15, 2021. On Tuesday, California lifted most of its COVID-19 restrictions and ushered in what has been billed as the state’s “Grand Reopening.” (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
California's virus reopening met with cheers and caution

By Robert Jablon And Jocelyn Gecker Jun. 16, 2021 01:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 21, 2021, file photo, fans sit shoulder to shoulder in a vaccinated section of the stands during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants in San Francisco. California, the first state in America to put in place a coronavirus lockdown, is now turning a page on the pandemic. Most of California's coronavirus restrictions will disappear Tuesday, June 15, 2021. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
America FC RN vs ABC FC RN 5/23/2021

Jun. 15, 2021 03:26 AM EDT

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

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Will Craig, right, tosses the ball to catcher Michael Perez, left, after Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez (9) hit a fielder's choice third to first and was caught in a rundown between home and first during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 27, 2021. Cub's Willson Contreras, top center, scores on the play and Báez reached second on an errant throw by Pirates' catcher Perez. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
LEADING OFF: Bellinger returning, Craig laughs off blunder

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2021 02:08 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 2, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger tosses his bat after flying out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela during the second inning of a baseball game in Denver. Bellinger is ready to return from a broken leg that's sidelined him for nearly two months. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday, May 28, the 2019 NL MVP will start in center field on Saturday and Sunday against San Francisco. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
LEADING OFF: Bellinger returning, Craig laughs off blunder

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2021 08:58 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJ

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 03:04 AM EDT

FILE - Players stand during the national anthem before the Rosemont Dogs played their baseball home-opener against the Milwaukee Milkmen at Impact Field in Rosemont, Ill., in this Tuesday, July 7, 2020, file photo. Minor league teams across the country are set to open their seasons Tuesday, May 4, 2021, returning baseball to communities denied the old national pastime during the coronavirus pandemic. (John Starks/Daily Herald, via AP, File)
LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJ

By The Associated Press May. 03, 2021 08:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2021, file photo, motorists line up at a COVID-19 vaccination site at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Friday, April 30, 2021, that the COVID-19 mass vaccination site at Dodger Stadium will close by the end of May. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
The Latest: Dodgers to have more vaccinated-only sections

By The Associated Press May. 01, 2021 01:58 PM EDT

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Dodgers rally past Padres 5-4 despite 2 more homers by Tatis

By Joe Reedy Apr. 25, 2021 02:46 AM EDT

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford celebrates with the team after defeating the Miami Marlins 1-0, at a baseball game, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Wood, 4 relievers help Giants 3-hit Marlins in 1-0 win

By Steven Wine Apr. 18, 2021 04:12 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