Cody Bellinger
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

Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez, left, reaches out to recover the ball after a wild pitch from reliever Jordan Sheffield (not shown) allowed Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel, right, to score from third base in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Still with the Cubs, Bryant back to his slugging ways

By Noah Trister May. 17, 2021 02:45 AM 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 Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates his solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
LEADING OFF: A's go for 14th in row, Tatis on HR tear vs LA

By The Associated Press Apr. 25, 2021 02:05 AM EDT

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (17) hands the ball off to manager Dusty Baker Jr. (12) as he leaves the mound with an injury on the second batter of the first inning of a baseball game agains the Los Angeles Angels Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
LEADING OFF: A's go for 14th in row, Altuve tested positive

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 08:53 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

Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner (10) is congratulated by Max Muncy (13) after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Turner homers, Dodgers beat Nats 1-0 on champs' ring day

By Greg Beacham Apr. 09, 2021 06:50 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

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws during the first inning in Game 2 of the team's NL wild-card baseball series against the Miami Marlins in Chicago. The San Diego Padres traded for another big arm on Tuesday night, Dec. 29, acquiring Darvish in a blockbuster deal with the Cubs. The Padres got Darvish, catcher Victor Caratini and cash from the Cubs for right-hander Zach Davies and four young minor leaguers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
NL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 10:52 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (28) throws out New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks at first after fielding a ground ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game in New York. Davis and the Mets argued the first of 13 scheduled salary arbitration cases this month. The third baseman and outfielder asked for a raise from $592,463 to $2,475,000 during Tuesday’s hearing before Gil Vernon, Mark Burstein and Jeanne Vonhof. The Mets argued for $2.1 million. Davis is eligible for arbitration for the first time. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Mets' Davis, O's Santander lose arbitration, Rays' Choi wins

Feb. 05, 2021 12:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (28) throws out New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks at first after fielding a ground ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game in New York. Davis and the Mets argued the first of 13 scheduled salary arbitration cases this month. The third baseman and outfielder asked for a raise from $592,463 to $2,475,000 during Tuesday’s hearing before Gil Vernon, Mark Burstein and Jeanne Vonhof. The Mets argued for $2.1 million. Davis is eligible for arbitration for the first time. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
JD Davis, Mets argue 1st salary arbitration case of year

Feb. 02, 2021 06:57 PM EST

FILE - Houston Astros' Carlos Correa smiles after drawing a walk against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, in this Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, file photo. Correa is among roughly 125 players who entered Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, eligible to exchange salary arbitration figures with their teams.(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Lindor, Bryant, Bellinger, Seager get big-money deals

By Ronald Blum Jan. 15, 2021 10:26 PM EST

Bellinger agrees to $16.1M, 1-year contract with Dodgers

Jan. 15, 2021 09:19 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers star Cody Bellinger agreed to a $16.1 million, one-year contract Friday with the World Series champions that avoided salary...

Roberts unsure if Turner, Price to play with Dodgers in 2021

By Beth Harris Dec. 17, 2020 07:08 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dave Roberts isn’t sure whether third baseman Justin Turner or former All-Star pitcher David Price will play with the Los Angeles Dodgers in...

Tampa Bay Rays' Hunter Renfroe hits a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Red Sox sign slugging OF Renfroe for 1 year, $3.1M

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 14, 2020 12:45 PM EST

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

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' Cody Bellinger celebrates his two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The Latest: Kershaw, Dodgers take Game 1 over Rays

Oct. 20, 2020 05:44 PM EDT