The Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training saw a surprising shift in focus from their championship defense to the rising popularity of pickleball among players and staff. Manager Dave Roberts championed this trend, leading to a much-anticipated showdown between assistant GM Jeff Kingston and Triple-A manager Scott Hennessey. As courts become commonplace for exercise and competition across Major League Baseball, the Dodgers’ paradise of pickleball has gathered dedicated followers and a substantial audience, reflecting a broader cultural shift within the game.
Hennessey is a self-proclaimed great pickleball player," Roberts told ESPN. "When somebody in the organization thinks they can take playing to a different level, they're wildly competitive about it."
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