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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 starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
RHP Jimmy Nelson earns job with Dodgers after missing 2020

Mar. 25, 2021 09:26 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

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart and teammates stretch during spring training baseball workouts for pitchers and catchers Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Dodgers leave reliever Dustin May off 30-man roster

Jul. 23, 2020 04:25 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

FILE - In this Saturday, June 15, 2019 file photo, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jimmy Nelson (52) throws to a San Francisco Giants batter during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Right-hander Jimmy Nelson and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 to a $1.25 million, one-year contract, an incentive-laden deal that could be worth $13.25 million over two seasons. In what's become a familiar refrain, the Dodgers arrive at camp still looking for their first World Series championship since 1988. After losing in two straight World Series, they were ousted by Washington in five games in the NL Division Series last fall. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Dodgers RHP Jimmy Nelson to miss season with bad back

Jul. 06, 2020 08:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. Stripling along with ten major leaguers won't be getting their twice-a-month paychecks during the abbreviated 60-game season. That's because the $286,500 in advance salary they received after opening day was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic is more than what they are owed from their prorated salaries. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
No paychecks for 11 big leaguers: advance larger than salary

By Ronald Blum Jun. 26, 2020 08:57 PM EDT