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Giants walk tight rope to blank Dodgers, beat rivals for 1st time in 2023

SAN FRANCISCO — Turns out there’s a simple solution to a streaky, strikeout-prone offense: sensational pitching. That is the formula, at least, that worked for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

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Max Muncy’s revised batting stance pays off in 2-homer, 7-RBI game

SAN FRANCISCO — When Max Muncy was struggling last season, out of whack at the plate because of a lingering elbow injury that contributed to woeful inconsistency, the Dodgers’ slugger added a back step to his hitting mechanics.

Los Angeles Times

Dylan Hernandez: Will Smith too 'vanilla'? Dodgers don't care because he's on a superstar path.

LOS ANGELES — On the surface, his personality is about as colorful as his name.

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Julio Urías sharp on the mound as Dodgers hold off Rockies

The Dodgers traded their feast-or-famine offense for a Happy Medium Meal on Tuesday night, combining a solid-but-not-spectacular offense with some stout pitching from Julio Urías for a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies before a sellout crowd of 52,290 in Chavez Ravine.

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers fail to capitalize on Noah Syndergaard’s impressive debut in loss

LOS ANGELES — It took four spring training starts for Noah Syndergaard to come to grips with the fact that, despite his December proclamation that there is “no excuse as to why I can’t get back to 100 mph,” his once-vaunted fastball is not going to approach triple digits like…

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers heat up, beat Diamondbacks in season opener

LOS ANGELES — They went with a cold open.

The Orange County Register

Cubs’ Cody Bellinger looking for a restart

After a spectacular beginning to his career, Bellinger hopes moving to the Cubs will help cure his recent hitting and injury ills.

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Dodgers want to build next era of great teams. But can they be great in 2023, too?

LOS ANGELES — Andrew Friedman sat with his newest star acquisition to his left, a group of enthusiastically trustful fans screaming his praises from nearby, and smiled as he made a bold proclamation about the Dodgers' fortunes 12 months ago.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Dodgers open season unsettled and uncertain. And that's a good thing

They lost their cornerstone, their shaggy leader, Justin Turner heading off to hated Boston.

Los Angeles Times

Dylan Hernandez: Shohei Ohtani's WBC dominance proves he must leave the Angels

LOS ANGELES — This isn't just about what's best for Shohei Ohtani anymore. This is about what's best for baseball.

Los Angeles Times

The World Asked Shohei Ohtani For the Fairy-Tale Ending. He Delivered.

“Superman.” “A unicorn.” There were many ways to describe Ohtani’s performance in the WBC final, but we will leave it to Mike Trout: “He’s the best.”

Sports Illustrated

Japan shuts down Team USA bats to claim third World Baseball Classic championship

MIAMI — Team USA manager Mark DeRosa felt confident in his team’s lineup no matter who would throw for Japan on Tuesday night.

Miami Herald

Mike Trout and Mookie Betts argue Edwin Díaz's injury shouldn't dim support for WBC

PHOENIX — Mike Trout's expectations for the World Baseball Classic were high. He had been looking forward to the event since Team USA won the last tournament in 2017. The Angels' superstar center fielder was the first player to commit to play for the U.S. this time around and helped…

Los Angeles Times

Mike Trout and Mookie Betts vehemently defended the WBC after Edwin Diaz’s knee injury

They don't regret playing in the WBC at all.

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Yes, Edwin Diaz’s Injury Is Beyond Unfortunate. But Don’t Turn on the WBC Because of It.

If you want to cancel the WBC, do you also want to cancel spring games and celebrations? As Pete Alonso said, “Anybody can get hurt at any time.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Baseball back in the Olympics with major leaguers? Bryce Harper would love it.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — When Bryce Harper flips on the television at night and watches the World Baseball Classic, he sees possibility.

Sports Illustrated

Great Britain Scare Jolts Team USA Into Action at World Baseball Classic

The U.S. trailed early to massive underdogs in its opening game of the WBC, putting the perils of tournament baseball front and center.

Sports Illustrated

Team USA Is So Money, It’s ‘Ridiculous’

Take a good look at the Americans’ WBC roster, folks. There has never been a team like this, at least not by net worth.

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'He looked natural over there.' Mookie Betts seamlessly adjusts to second base for WBC.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Team USA's starting second baseman Thursday took his position for some work a few hours before the first pitch against the Angels and looked the part.

USA Today Sports Media Group

World Baseball Classic 2023: Here’s Team USA’s complete roster and schedule

Meet the All-Stars who will play for the United States in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Judge’s Secret Weapon Could Make Him Even More Scary This Season

The Yankees star is on par with Mookie Betts—yes, Mookie Betts—when it comes to top sprinting speed.

Los Angeles Times

Even without that swing, Dodgers' Miguel Vargas finding ways to nurture his talent

In all his baseball life, Miguel Vargas had never done anything like this.

Sports Illustrated

Mookie Betts Was Willing to Move to 2B to Get Aaron Judge to Dodgers

The six-time All-Star was willing to change positions to accommodate the reigning AL MVP.

Sports Illustrated

Fantasy Baseball Draft Review: Tout Wars

SI Fantasy’s Jen Piacenti had the 12th pick in this experts league. Here’s how she made out.

Sports Illustrated

Infielder. Outfielder. Mookie Betts Shows He’s Willing to Do It All For the Dodgers

There is only one Shohei Ohtani when it comes to multiplicity of greatness, but what Betts is doing deserves its own measure of wonder.

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