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August 13, 2026
Shaikin: Some questions (and answers) about Mark Walter selling the Lakers
Mark Walter's sale of the Lakers, which valued the organization at $12.5 billion, was reportedly motivated by the spiraling price for an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas.
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August 12, 2026
Sources: Mark Walter has no plans to sell Dodgers after unloading Lakers
Mark Walter's stunning sale of the Lakers immediately raised questions whether he would sell other teams, but sources say he is keeping the Dodgers.
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August 12, 2026
The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature
A bill that gives the Angels incentives to revert to Anaheim in their name has cleared both houses of the state legislature.
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August 11, 2026
Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants in staff shakeup
One week after trading eight players off the major league roster, interim GM John Mozeliak fired Mike Maddux, assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti.
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August 9, 2026
Shaikin: The Shohei Ohtani Economy: a two-mile ride to Dodger Stadium, for $85
The Japanese travel agency JTB, which sells tour packages to Japanese fans eager to see the Dodgers in person, launched a shuttle service to Dodger Stadium, with a bilingual guide.
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August 4, 2026
Shaikin: Angels finally play it smart and go on a franchise-jolting trading spree
The Angels still have a long way to go, but John Mozeliak's decision to trade away a significant part of the roster could be a significant a turning point.
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August 2, 2026
Shaikin: 'L.A. is America's team.' But the Brewers should have been Tarik Skubal's team
The Brewers could have pushed harder to land game-changing pitcher Tarik Skubal, but they lack the urgency of the Dodgers to win now.
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August 2, 2026
Shaikin: Dodgers traded just 3 minor leaguers for Tarik Skubal. Why couldn't your team do that?
MLB fans like to complain the Dodgers are ruining baseball, but many other teams could have met the price the Dodgers paid to acquire Tarik Skubal.
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July 29, 2026
Shaikin: Can a new minor league team in Irvine attract fans if the Angels are so affordable?
New minor league baseball team in Irvine plans to offer affordable fun and isn't worried about competing with the nearby bargain friendly Angels.
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July 28, 2026
Shaikin: The Dodgers' three-peat chance may never come again. Trade accordingly
Andrew Friedman repeatedly has said he would like this era to be remembered as "the golden age of Dodger baseball," and nothing says legacy like doing something that never has been done.
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July 22, 2026
Shaikin: Cultural exchange: In Irvine, a new minor league team with Asian fanfare (and fan fare)
A minor league team plans to launch in Irvine next year, and the entrepreneur behind it is pitching it as a way to provide fans with a taste of Asian baseball.
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July 20, 2026
Shaikin: Why Dodgers aren't panicking over their $60-million bet on Kyle Tucker
Kyle Tucker has had a very average season so far, but Dave Roberts and Mookie Betts are convinced Tucker will pull through when the Dodgers need him most.
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July 19, 2026
Shaikin: Shohei Ohtani's knee troubles creating a major pitching dilemma for Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani's ongoing knee troubles could force the Dodgers to confront a future without the two-way star's pitching earlier than anticipated.
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July 18, 2026
Shaikin: With Will Smith out indefinitely, Dodgers need to trade for a catcher
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't know if they can count on Will Smith returning this season. If that's the case, the Dodgers need to trade for a catcher.
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July 15, 2026
'You never know when it's your last.' Mike Trout savors every moment of this All-Star Game
This year's All-Star Game didn't have a lot of drama, but it did have a lot of tributes to Angels star Mike Trout, who appreciated every moment.
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July 14, 2026
Shaikin: MLB must take advantage of 2028 Olympics platform. It shouldn't be so draconian about it
It is clear that MLB is getting tired of not always securing participation from marquee players in marquee events. But the league's proposal for the 2028 Olympics feels heavy-handed.
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July 13, 2026
Shaikin: Love it or hate it: Would the Dodgers' NL West rivals call a Tarik Skubal trade overkill?
The Dodgers could make a mockery of the NL West by trading for Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, who won the last two AL Cy Young awards. Then again, you could argue the Dodgers already are.
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July 13, 2026
Shaikin: Inside the Shohei Ohtani Economy driving a wild auction for his worn cleats
The cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during the Dodgers' 2025 season opener in Japan could be yours if you're willing to part with about $1 million.
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July 12, 2026
Shaikin: Angels could've picked any pitcher in America last year. Their pick Tyler Bremner endures
The Angels are accustomed to quickly promoting top talent, but last year's No. 2 draft pick Tyler Bremner is battling injury and personal hurdles.
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July 10, 2026
Shaikin: 'I don't want any handouts.' Amid the Angels' drought, a starry homecoming for Mike Trout
Next week's All-Star Game takes place in Philadelphia, about 40 miles north of Mike Trout's hometown of Millville, N.J. The Angels outfielder earned a spot in the AL's starting lineup.
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July 6, 2026
Shaikin: 'One person can begin change.' For the Angels, a long-overdue new hope.
Bill Shaikin writes that with the arrival of John Mozeliak as interim general manager, the Angels have legitimate hope they can finally will.
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July 2, 2026
Dodgers' Will Smith won't return before the All-Star break
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that it's improbable that catcher Will Smith returns before the All-Star break.
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June 30, 2026
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't pitch Wednesday, start moved to Friday
The Dodgers scratch Shohei Ohtani from his Wednesday start against the Athletics and say he will start Friday instead.
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June 30, 2026
Teoscar Hernández returns, and Dodgers unleash 17-hit barrage in win over Athletics
Teoscar Hernández returned from injury and made an immediate impact for the Dodgers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics.
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June 26, 2026
Shaikin: Did Padres curse themselves by messing with that anti-Dodgers FTD burger?
The Padres changed the FTD burger on their menu. Since then, they've fallen well off the pace in the NL West.
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June 22, 2026
Shaikin: Why a salary cap won't be enough to stop the Dodgers from winning
Dodgers pitchers Eric Lauer and Will Klein are convinced the Dodgers have built a franchise that can remain elite even with a salary cap in place.
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June 19, 2026
Shaikin: Why MLB's Pride Night cap condemnation isn't the anti-Christian crackdown conservatives claim
MLB warning players against writing a Bible verse on their caps ignited a wave of conservative outrage. But it's misguided when you consider the concessions made for Pride Nights.
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June 18, 2026
Shaikin: An Anaheim vision: The Anaheim Angels in a new stadium, next to a youth sports complex
A new owner could move the Angels, but Anaheim offers a 150-acre site with what every owner in pro sports covets: land around the venue to turn the property into a year-round money-making operation.
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June 16, 2026
Shaikin: The Dodgers are ruining baseball! Stop them! But first let me vote for all their players
Baseball fans are unhappy with how the Dodgers spend money, but many of those fans appear be casting All-Star votes for Dodgers.
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June 14, 2026
Shaikin: Would Dave Roberts snub Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start Shohei Ohtani in All-Star Game?
Dodgers manager still might pick Shohei Ohtani to start the All-Star Game for the National League despite Yoshinobu Yamamoto's sustained brilliance.
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