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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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June 4, 2026
Shaikin: As Angels fans urge Arte Moreno to sell the team, the least he can do is try to win
Arte Moreno is unlikely to sell the Angels amid steady fan protests, but he can respond by ditching veterans and giving young talent a chance.
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June 2, 2026
Shaikin: MLB's wild pitch: Using fan-despised TV blackouts as leverage against players
Major League Baseball's team owners want fans to think that the players are ultimately the ones responsible for broadcast blackouts and streaming headaches.
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May 28, 2026
Shaikin: As MLB proposes salary cap, Sacramento pursues team it might not be able to afford
Sacramento wants Major League Baseball to stick around after the Athletics leave town, but a $4-billion price tag for an expansion team might be too much.
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May 28, 2026
For Dodgers, getting to playoffs is not good enough for Mark Walter. For Lakers?
The Lakers can learn a lot by watching what Mark Walter did his first couple of years after buying the team.
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May 21, 2026
Shaikin: Do the Dodgers need a "Will he hit?" drama every time Shohei Ohtani pitches?
On the day he let Shohei Ohtani pitch and hit in the same game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts insisted he would make that decision on a "start by start" basis for the foreseeable future.
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May 20, 2026
Shaikin: From the Big Apple, sour grapes toward the voice of the Dodgers
New York sports talk radio hosts take issue with Joe Davis serving as the radio voice of the Dodgers and Fox national broadcasts. They're wrong.
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May 19, 2026
Shaikin: Pitching injuries are piling up again for Dodgers. Can the starting rotation hold up?
With Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow out, the Dodgers have little choice but to ask Shohei Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski, Emmet Sheehan and Roki Sasaki to take regular turns.
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May 18, 2026
Justin Turner is playing for the Tijuana Toros. Why he 'wouldn't trade it for anything'
In Tijuana, Justin Turner has nurtured a special bond with his son and emerged as an improbable tourist attraction for Dodgers fans.
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May 17, 2026
Shaikin: Hey, young athletes: Would you trust this former Dodgers pitcher to manage your money?
Five years ago, former Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling co-founded a financial services company. Nearly two years into retirement, Stripling is eager to help young players.
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May 12, 2026
Shaikin: Mark Walter says the Dodgers can't win all the time. Even Magic Johnson agrees
Dodgers chairman Mark Walter said on opening day that MLB needs parity. How does that sit with Magic Johnson, one of Walter's ownership partners and the ultimate L.A. winner?
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May 9, 2026
Emmet Sheehan passes the 'test' and Dodgers' bullpen thrives in win over Braves
Emmet Sheehan earns a lot less than many of the players on the Dodgers and Braves, but he delivered a game-changing performance in the Dodgers' 3-1 win.
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May 9, 2026
Dodgers put Tyler Glasnow on injured list; Blake Snell set to start Saturday
The Dodgers place starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the injured list, but the team is planning to activate Blake Snell and Mookie Betts in the days ahead.
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May 7, 2026
Shaikin: Perry Minasian says Angels are 'very competitive.' Fed up fans are tuning them out
Angels general manager Perry Minasian is optimistic the team can bounce back from its dismal start to the season, but some fans seem to be moving on.
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May 1, 2026
Frank McCourt's L.A. Marathon to city: Can you save us half a million dollars?
Frank McCourt's Los Angeles Marathon wants its contract with the city to be restructured so that it can forgo having to make past royalty payments.
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