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• Dodgers go deep in heart of Texas to top Rangers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  It took six days to convert the Alamodome in San Antonio into a baseball field, and only about 20 minutes for the Dodgers and Rangers to make it a memorable experience...
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• Hyun-Jin Ryu's shoulder injury puts his first start of April in doubt
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  MESA, Ariz. >> The Dodgers held their collective breath Friday when Clayton Kershaw was struck in the face by a line drive in an exhibition game against the Oakland A's...
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• Why Clayton Kershaw getting hit in the face turns to moments of levity (Yahoo Sports)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  It's easy for the Dodgers' star to shrug of the scary comebacker after considering more serious episodes.
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 7:35 PM
• Kershaw gives Dodgers scare, but not for long
  From the Web › MLB.com
  OK, Clayton Kershaw's left bicuspid was chipped. But his arm felt great. And he got his work in. And all was well in Dodgerland on Friday night. So much for that...
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• Kershaw hit in face by liner, pitches 5 sharp innings
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Clayton Kershaw broke a tooth when was hit in the face by a line drive in the third, then he finished a sharp five-inning outing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 3-2...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 6:35 PM
• Dodgers ace Kershaw takes line drive to face (AFP)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Clayton Kershaw was struck in the jaw by a line drive off the broken bat of Oakland's Andy Parrino in a spring training game on Friday...
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• Clayton Kershaw scare highlights Dodgers' lack of pitching options
  From the Web › ESPN
  MESA, Ariz. – It turns out that the most significant development in Friday's game from the Dodgers' perspective might not have been the scary one involving the...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 5:35 PM
• Kershaw hit by comebacker, but avoids serious injury
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw remained in Friday's game against the A's after taking a broken-bat line drive to the face in the bottom of the third...
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• Trio of Dodgers relievers impresses vs. A's
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Clayton Kershaw was followed on the mound on Friday by three impressive innings from Dodgers relievers J.P. Howell, Adam Liberatore and David Aardsma against...
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• Clayton Kershaw OK after chipped tooth, but Dodgers fall, 3-2
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Silence.
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers spring training 2015: Kershaw survives comebacker, Dodgers don't survive rally.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  MESA, Ariz. - Clayton Kershaw survived a scary incident in the Dodgers' 2-1 win over the Oakland A's. His postgame comments are above. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said...
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• Clayton Kershaw hit in face with a line drive, stays in game
  From the Web › USA Today
  The Dodgers' ace was examined by trainers on the mound after the play.       
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• Kershaw shows ace stuff vs. A's despite scare
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Both aces -- Clayton Kershaw for the Dodgers and Sonny Gray for the A's -- turned in solid outings Friday afternoon in Oakland's 3-2 walk-off win.
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• Clayton Kershaw hit in the face by comebacker, stays in the game
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  It was a hold-your-breath moment — for the Los Angeles Dodgers, for their fans and for anybody who appreciates the beauty of Clayton Kershaw on a pitcher's mound...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 3:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw stays in game after being hit in the face with a line drive
  From the Web › USA Today
  The Dodgers' ace was examined by trainers on the mound after the play.       
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers get scare as Clayton Kershaw hit in side of face
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The face of the franchise was down. The best pitcher in baseball had been hit by a line drive. Clayton Kershaw sat on the mound, rubbing his hand against the side of his...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 2:35 PM
• Video: Clayton Kershaw hit in face with line drive in Dodgers spring training game
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  MESA, Ariz. >> The Dodgers held their collective breath for a moment Friday when Clayton Kershaw was struck in the face by a line drive off the bat of Oakland's Andy...
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• Watch: Clayton Kershaw hit by line drive, stays in game (video).
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Your browser does not support iframes. MESA, Ariz. - The Dodgers held their collective breath for a moment Friday when Clayton Kershaw was struck in the face by a line...
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• Kershaw struck by liner, loses part of tooth
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Los Angeles Dodgers survived a major scare Friday when ace Clayton Kershaw was struck in the face by a line drive in a spring training game against the Oakland...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 2:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw hit in face by batted ball, stays in game
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  MESA, Ariz. -- Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was hit in the face by a soft liner off the bat of Oakland's Andy Parrino in the bottom of the third inning, but the NL MVP...
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• Kershaw hit by comebacker, stays in game
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw remained in Friday's game against the A's after taking a broken-bat line drive to the face in the bottom of the third...
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• Hyun-Jin Ryu injury exposes Dodgers' lack of depth in rotation
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  And this is why you should be just a tad nervous about the Dodgers' rotation.
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Beachy, Medlen helped by wisdom gained from first surgery
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Even the words sound ugly: "ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction." Probably why they call it Tommy John surgery. It can't be easy. Right-handers Kris Medlen and...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw's Dodgers Teammates Got Him the Perfect Birthday Present
  From the Web › AOL On
  FOX Sports - Clayton Kershaw's teammates got him the perfect present for his birthday.
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 12:35 PM
• Sidelined League has 'free and easy' catch
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers right-handed reliever Brandon League was able to play catch for a second day on Friday, and he is scheduled for a bullpen session on Sunday after missing more...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 11:35 AM
• Dodgers' Hyun-jin Ryu has shoulder injury, could open season on DL
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers could open the season without Hyun-jin Ryu after they shut down the left-hander because of tightness in his left shoulder.
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 10:35 AM
• Dodgers announce lineups for San Antonio road trip.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers announced their lineups for their two split-squad games against the Texas Rangers in San Antonio, at 5 p.m. today and 11 a.m. Saturday: Today: 31 Joc...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 10:35 AM
• Ryu likely to miss first turn in Dodgers rotation
  From the Web › ESPN
  Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu reported tightness in his left shoulder, making it unlikely he will be ready for the start of the season.
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 10:35 AM
• Dodgers fan uses his phone to make nifty catch on a foul ball
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  How much would you sacrifice in order to catch a foul ball? Those of us who have attended a large number of games only to leave with a souvenir cup might be willing to...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 9:35 AM
• Ryu could start season on DL with shoulder tightness
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu received an injection for left shoulder tightness Wednesday, and manager Don Mattingly hinted that Ryu could start the season on the...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 9:35 AM
• Dodgers spring training 2015: Lineup vs. Oakland A's.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The #Dodgers' newest minor league call-up has a good heater. A photo posted by J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) on Mar 19, 2015 at 4:41pm PDT The Dodgers will play two...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 8:35 AM
• Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu receives anti-inflammatory injection in left shoulder. Update.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - Hyun-Jin Ryu won't throw for three days, the Dodgers announced Friday, two days after the pitcher received an inflammation-reducing injection in his...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 8:35 AM
• Don Mattingly on Corey Seager: 'I don't expect to see him on an everyday basis.'
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  I remember the time when the Dodgers sent out Trent Oeltjen a couple years back and Don Mattingly, then in his second year as manager, predicted Oeltjen could be a...
  Share • March 20, 2015 at 7:35 AM
• Spring training is a learning experience for Angels' young starters
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. >> Thursday was a rare day for the Angels. Two pitchers vying for a spot in their starting rotation started games on opposite sides of metropolitan...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 11:35 PM
• Dodgers and Angels tie, 7-7
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  AT THE PLATE: Albert Pujols got his first extra-base hit of the spring, a mammoth home run off Dodgers starter Brett Anderson. "He did what all good hitters should do...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 8:35 PM
• Anderson undeterred after struggling in short outing
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Brett Anderson's day was over early as the Angels jumped on him for three runs and seven hits in just 1 2/3 innings. He allowed a solo homer to Angels first baseman...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 7:35 PM
• Tsao continues comeback quest by retiring Pujols, Trout
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Chin-hui Tsao is beginning to turn heads in the big leagues again. The Taiwanese right-hander has made three appearances for the Dodgers this spring, performing well in...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 7:35 PM
• Dodgers spring training 2015: Dodgers tie, Tsao impresses, Anderson struggles.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - The greater Phoenix area experienced a light but steady rain this morning. The streets were wet, the baseball fields were wet, and Cactus League games...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 6:35 PM
• This time Brett Anderson struggles, but Dodgers tie Angels, 7-7
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Themes in baseball can be fun, when the going is good. Not so much when things are headed the other way. This off-season the Dodgers added two new starters to their...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 5:36 PM
• Alex Guerrero starting to look like a lock
  From the Web › ESPN
  GLENDALE, Ariz. -- One could argue that Alex Guerrero is forcing his way onto the Los Angeles Dodgers' major-league roster, but he doesn't really have to. His contract...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 5:35 PM
• Watch Dodgers players boo ping-pong master Clayton Kershaw
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Thing you definitely know about Clayton Kershaw: He's a really good pitcher. Thing you might not know about Clayton Kershaw: He's also a really good ping-pong player...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 5:35 PM
• Pujols hits 1st spring homer, Angels tie Dodgers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Albert Pujols hit his first home run this spring and the Los Angeles Angels tied the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-7 on Thursday.
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• Guerrero hits three-run homer as Dodgers bat around in second
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Starters Brett Anderson for the Dodgers and Andrew Heaney for the Angels were both roughed up early, and both lineups inflicted plenty of damage, including a five-run...
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• Brett Anderson waits for Angels' bus
  From the Web › ESPN
  GLENDALE, Ariz. – About an hour before the Dodgers played the Angels at Camelback Ranch on Thursday afternoon, a persistent, steady drizzle continued to fall in...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 4:35 PM
• Breaking down the Dodgers' 2015 Top 30 Prospects
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers' system sticks out more for its superstar power than the depth, but there's talent beyond the big three of shortstop Corey Seager, left-hander Julio Urias...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers get a glimpse into the future -- and like what they see
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  It's March 19; do you know where your kids are?
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• League resumes throwing with no discomfort
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Brandon League played catch from 60 feet, making about 40 throws. He said there were no immediate issues and he plans to throw again Friday to see how his shoulder...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Mattingly chalks up Puig's slow start to spring adjustments
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Yasiel Puig may be off to a slow start at the plate this spring, but manager Don Mattingly isn't concerned about his outfielder's offensive production, chalking it up to...
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• Grandal catching on to quirks of Dodgers pitchers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Catcher Yasmani Grandal is adjusting to a new environment this spring, and with that comes an entirely new group of pitchers, each with their own individual tendencies...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers have a game plan for San Antonio trip.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Mean while in San Antonio, "if you build it, they will come". #BLW2015 pic.twitter.com/hBq1zw1DW1 — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) March 18, 2015 GLENDALE, Ariz. -...
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• Did Albert Pujols make Yasiel Puig a better outfielder?
  From the Web › ESPN
  GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have learned that Yasiel Puig's development tends to ebb and flow with the crises, large and small, that have dotted his...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 12:35 PM
• Sternberg says Rays can recover from loss of Maddon
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Tampa Bay principal owner Stuart Sternberg said the Rays can recover from the losses general manager Andrew Friedman and manager Joe Maddon. Friedman left to head...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 12:35 PM
• Dodgers' Don Mattingly not worried by Yasiel Puig's slow start
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  This is a pretty quiet camp for the Dodgers. Once they determine the identities of their relievers, they do not have much to decide.
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 11:35 AM
• Dodgers spring training 2015: Thursday's lineup vs. Angels. Update.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  J.P. Howell working it out in the ‘pen. Rick Honeycutt is watching. #Dodgers A photo posted by J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) on Mar 18, 2015 at 2:07pm PDT The...
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• Happy birthday Clayton Kershaw, ping pong champion and Cy Young favorite.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Your browser does not support iframes. Today is Clayton Kershaw‘s 27th birthday. Yesterday, he won the clubhouse doubles ping-pong tournament with partner Corey...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 10:35 AM
• Dodgers' Sergio Santos talks about his changeup, off-season.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  I wrote yesterday about Mater Dei product Sergio Santos, who credits a change in scenery to his success early in spring. Santos mentioned a couple other things that...
  Share • March 19, 2015 at 7:35 AM
• Report: Hector Olivera 'likely' to have a deal by the end of this week.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Free agent Cuban infielder Hector Olivera is "likely to have a contract by the end of this week, agent Greg Genske told CBSsports.com. From Jon Heyman's piece: There has...
  Share • March 18, 2015 at 9:35 PM
• Dodgers spring training 2015: Brandon McCarthy struggles in loss to Cubs.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - Brandon McCarthy took this one on his shoulders. "Today was horse (crap)," he said after allowing eight hits and six runs, all earned, in four innings...
  Share • March 18, 2015 at 9:35 PM
• Pederson letting play make case for starting job
  From the Web › MLB.com
  This is the progression of March 2015 on the topic of who might be the starting center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers: 1. The rookie, Joc Pederson, could start. 2...
  Share • March 18, 2015 at 8:35 PM
• Spring training: Cubs 7, Dodgers 5
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Cubs 7, Dodgers 5
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• Joc Pederson has the numbers so far in bid to be Dodgers center fielder
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Even before Joc Pederson showed up for spring training, the Dodgers had said the center field job would be a battle between Pederson and Andre Ethier.
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• Mater Dei product Sergio Santos refreshed by change of scenery with Dodgers
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. >> In a way, Sergio Santos separated himself from the pack of pitchers vying for a spot in the Dodgers' bullpen Wednesday. He struck out four batters in...
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• Mechanics culprit in McCarthy's troubles vs. Cubs
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Brandon McCarthy wouldn't offer a "dead-arm" excuse for his shaky outing on Wednesday. "Physically, everything was fine," McCarthy said after allowing six runs on eight...
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• Corey Seager sent to minor-league camp
  From the Web › ESPN
  GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Los Angeles Dodgers' top-rated prospect didn't disappoint.Corey Seager batted .333 and had a .500 on-base percentage while playing good enough...
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• Seager among six Dodgers sent to Minors camp
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers assigned six more players to Minor League camp, including top shortstop prospect Corey Seager.
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• Dodgers bullpen remains entirely unsettled
  From the Web › ESPN
  GLENDALE, Ariz. -- With a sizeable payroll and a clear-cut weakness -- the bullpen -- the Dodgers became a beacon for seemingly every veteran reliever in the major...
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• 'Pen performances sweeten spring competition
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Bullpen reclamation projects Sergio Santos and Mike Adams gave the Dodgers a little more to think about in the deep competition for roster spots.
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• Brandon McCarthy has one of 'those' starts in Dodgers' 7-5 loss
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Remember, Clayton Kershaw had a fairly miserable spring last season (9.20 ERA) and his year happened to turn out just fine. Of course, he did have a certain record of...
  Share • March 18, 2015 at 4:35 PM
• Book: Dodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu is almost 60 pounds lighter than last year.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Dodgers' media guide was released today. The cover is pictured above. A couple things stood out at a glance: 1. Pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, listed a year...
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• Brandon McCarthy savors a touch of failure
  From the Web › ESPN
  GLENDALE, Ariz. – Brandon McCarthy was fairly explicit in describing Wednesday's outing against the Chicago Cubs, using a term to describe the output of a horse's...
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• Coghlan homers as Cubs rough up McCarthy, beat Dodgers 7-5
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Dodgers starter Brandon McCarthy was hit hard as Chris Coghlan homered and drove in three runs to lead the Chicago Cubs over Los Angeles 7-5 Wednesday. ''Physically, I...
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• Pederson's power paces LA, while McCarthy struggles
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Chris Coghlan slugged a two-run homer and Albert Almora doubled twice as the Cubs roughed up Brandon McCarthy on Wednesday for a 7-5 win over the Dodgers, despite three...
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• How in the heck did my kids become Dodgers fans?
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  My boy loves Yasiel Puig. My girl loves Clayton Kershaw. They've never been to Los Angeles in their lives. How does this happen?
  Share • March 18, 2015 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers spring training 2015: Thursday's lineup vs. Angels.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  J.P. Howell working it out in the ‘pen. Rick Honeycutt is watching. #Dodgers A photo posted by J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) on Mar 18, 2015 at 2:07pm PDT The...
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• Watch: Will Ferrell talks #FerrellTakesTheField with David Letterman.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  In case you missed it, we chronicled Will Ferrell's brief, one-inning Dodgers career here. The actor/comedian wasn't available for interviews after the game - his fifth...
  Share • March 18, 2015 at 2:35 PM
• Guerrero's defense catching up with touted offense
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Alex Guerrero looks more comfortable defensively this spring, and the Cuban infielder said he worked all winter to make that...
  Share • March 18, 2015 at 2:35 PM
• Watch: Dodgers pitcher Ben Rowen throws first live batting practice.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - Dodgers pitcher Ben Rowen is among a small handful of players in camp whose 2014 season ended with surgery. In Rowen's case it was thoracic outlet...
  Share • March 18, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers spring training 2015: Lineups vs. Chicago Cubs. Update.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - The team of Clayton Kershaw and Corey Seager won the annual clubhouse ping pong championship this morning. The bracket-style tournament began with...
  Share • March 18, 2015 at 10:35 AM
• Angels' Drew Rucinski does a mean Matt Shoemaker impersonation
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. >> When the Angels needed an emergency starter last May, they called on an unheralded rookie right-hander. By that point, Matt Shoemaker had earned it...
  Share • March 18, 2015 at 12:35 AM
• Dodgers spring training 2015: Another tie; Andrew Friedman feature.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers (8-2-5) tied the Rangers, 11-11. Those five ties matched a club spring training record that the Dodgers have two weeks to eclipse. Good luck, fellas. The...
  Share • March 17, 2015 at 10:35 PM