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Dodgers acquire former All-Star closer Alexis Díaz in Reds trade
Two years ago, Alexis Díaz was an All-Star closer with the Cincinnati Reds. Now, the 28-year-old right-hander is set to become a Dodgers reclamation project. Amid a wave of early-season injuries to their bullpen and rotation, the Dodgers agreed to acquire Díaz from the Reds on Thursday, the team announced. Díaz, who was demoted to…
2025 U.S. Women’s Open: Linn Grant opening start featured 3 birdies in a row
It is often said that you cannot win a major championship during your opening round but that you can definitely lose it. We have seen this principle play itself out many times over the years, but on Thursday it was defied in an unexpected way. Linn Grant started the U.S. Women’s Open with the afternoon…
Why the Dodgers don’t plan to move Mookie Betts away from shortstop
Before the start of the season, Dodgers first base and infield coach Chris Woodward pulled Mookie Betts aside one day, and had him envision the ultimate end result. “You’re gonna be standing at shortstop when we win the World Series,” Woodward told Betts, the former Gold Glove right fielder in the midst of an almost…
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