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February 18, 2026
Q&A: What's next for MLB players after union chief Tony Clark quit?
Some questions and answers about how Tony Clark's resignation could impact upcoming MLB labor negotiations.
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February 12, 2026
'Our dealings are not with Casey.' Rob Manfred distances MLB from LA28's Casey Wasserman
Embattled LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman, who lobbied MLB to let players compete the 2028 Olympics, faces pressure after appearing in the Epstein files.
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February 12, 2026
Shaikin: 'They are the 900-pound gorilla.' How an opponent views the Dodgers' spending
As MLB owners meet this week to consider a probable push for a salary cap, Bill Shaikin asked Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick what he hears from fans on his team competing with the Dodgers.
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February 10, 2026
MLB to begin streaming in-market games for Angels, Dodgers, Padres and other teams
Fans will be able to buy a subscription to see in-market Angels, Diamondbacks, Brewers and Dodger games.
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February 10, 2026
Shaikin: MLB owners: A salary cap will save teams in small markets. Sacramento: Nope.
The Kings have the worst record in the NBA. In a league with a salary cap, the Kings have made the playoffs once in 20 years. Whatever this is, it is not parity.
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February 4, 2026
Dodgers pledged $100 million to Newsom's wildfire relief fund. So far? $7.8 million. Why?
LA Rises has struggled to distinguish itself amid a panoply of wildfire relief efforts, delivering $20 million to date, including $7.8 million from Mark Walter's family foundation.
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February 1, 2026
Shaikin: In these times, Jackie Robinson's team should not grace the White House
Jackie Robinson was a passionate advocate for social and racial equality, and the Dodgers going to the White House again would be incompatible with his legacy.
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January 26, 2026
Q&A: What's the deal with the Dodgers' TV deal? Is MLB giving them special treatment?
There was plenty of angst that the signing of Kyle Tucker was made possible in large part because MLB long ago rewarded the Dodgers' owners with preferential financial treatment.
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January 21, 2026
Shaikin: Kyle Tucker is really going to trigger a lockout? Come on now
As Kyle Tucker smiled for the cameras at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, it was hard to imagine this one man could sign here and take down the 2027 MLB season.
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January 18, 2026
Shaikin: Make starting pitchers great again? MLB isn't. This independent league will try
The United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL), an independent league based in Michigan, is recruiting players in order to "build the ability to pitch deep into games." Can it be done?
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January 15, 2026
One last roundup for Clayton Kershaw: He'll pitch in World Baseball Classic
Left-hander Clayton Kershaw did not change his retirement script Thursday, but he did alter it, joining Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.
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January 14, 2026
Why $100 million in endorsements says Shohei Ohtani is the global face of sport
In 2025, the athlete making the most money from sponsorships and endorsements is a baseball player: the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, of course.
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January 5, 2026
Shohei Ohtani the most popular player among gamblers last year? You bet
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani isn't just a hit on the field. He's also very popular with gamblers placing bets on individual athletes.
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December 22, 2025
Shaikin: Should Angels fans just give up and join the Dodgers bandwagon?
With all the issues the Angels are facing amid a long playoff drought, should their fans abandon the team and root for the Dodgers or some other team?
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December 13, 2025
Shaikin: What the Dodgers are doing isn't normal in pro sports. Be sure to appreciate it
The Dodgers are perfectly fine with spending more money than anyone else to win championships, and fans should appreciate it considering what's happening in Anaheim.
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December 10, 2025
Take a swing? Two Buss brothers consider investing in baseball's Athletics
Joey and Jesse Buss, fired last month as Lakers executives, have explored pursuing an ownership stake in baseball's Athletics.
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December 9, 2025
Shaikin: Dodgers signing of Edwin Díaz shows they aren't going to worry about a potential salary cap
If the Dodgers are going to be Exhibit A for Mark Walter's rival owners to cry about how desperately they need a salary cap, bring it on.
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December 5, 2025
Metro votes to approve Dodger Stadium gondola project despite protests
Despite eventually allowing protestors to voice their opposition to the Dodger Stadium gondola project, Metro certifies a revised environmental impact report.
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December 4, 2025
Shaikin: It's past time to elect Fernando Valenzuela to the Hall of Fame
On Sunday, a committee is set to vote on whether Fernando Valenzuela should be admitted to the Hall of Fame. Without a doubt, they should vote yes.
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November 27, 2025
Shaikin: In 2009, a crash killed an Angels pitcher. How Kurt Suzuki helped the lone survivor heal
Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others were killed by a drunk driver in 2009. The lone survivor, Jon Wilhite, forged a relationship with Kurt Suzuki, a former teammate at Cal State Fullerton.
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November 26, 2025
Does the Metro board need to debate the Dodger Stadium gondola? No, says Metro
A heavily debated plan to build a gondola to Dodger stadium may move forward without leaders on the Metro board speaking about the issue.
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