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Dodgers News: RHP Bryan Hudson Joining LA Roster, Scott DFA'd

The Dodgers announced another pitching move Saturday prior to their game against the San Francisco Giants.The team called up left-hand pitcher Bryan Hudson from Oklahoma City and in a corresponding move, designated relief pitcher Tayler Scott for assignment.Hudson will be the next in line for Los Angeles to make their Major League debut this season.

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Dodgers Roster: Bryan Hudson Called Up, Tayler Scott Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Bryan Hudson from Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated Tayler Scott for assignment prior to Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants.Hudson has impressed with OKC this season, going 4-0 with a 2.17 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 25 games (three starts).

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Dodgers News: Emmet Sheehan Battles Nerves Ahead of Stellar Debut

Just a few days ago, Emmet Sheehan was called up to Triple-A after a strong season for Double-A Tulsa.Before he could even make a start for Oklahoma City, he got a call letting him know that he would be making his Major League debut with the Dodgers.Going from Double-A to Triple-A can be hard enough but without any extra experience, it was his time to start in the show.

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Dodgers Roster: Michael Grove Optioned, Emmet Sheehan Called Up

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Michael Grove to Triple-A Oklahoma City and selected the contract of Emmet Sheehan for his MLB debut in the series opener against the San Francisco Giants.Sheehan joins the Dodgers after going 4-1 with a 1.86 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 12 games (10 starts) for Double-A Tulsa this season.

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Dodgers Roster: Michael Busch Recalled, Max Muncy Placed On Injured List

Along with selecting the contract of Emmet Sheehan and optioning Michael Grove to Triple-A Oklahoma City, the Los Angeles Dodgers also recalled Michael Busch and placed Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.Muncy's IL stint was backdated to June 13, which makes Friday, June 23, the earliest he can be activated.

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Emmet Sheehan's dazzling debut thwarted by Dodgers' bullpen in loss to Giants

(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Entering the season, the Dodgers ' dependence on young starters seemed like the biggest potential pitfall facing their pitching staff.In a disheartening 7-5 defeat to the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, though, it was abundantly clear the real holes are in the bullpen.

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New York City

I Saw a $20 Bill Float Through the Air Into the Intersection'

Dear Diary: It was a beautiful, breezy Friday night, beautiful enough that I decided to walk across town after work instead of taking the L. Waiting to cross Second Avenue, I noticed a woman getting out of a car.Then I saw a $20 bill float through the air into the intersection.The woman looked stricken.

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Giants @ Dodgers - June 17, 2023: Looking to bounce back as the entire OKC roster is in Los Angeles - Dodgers Digest

With David Peralta and Chris Taylor both leaving last night's loss with injuries and six pitchers being needed out of the bullpen after Emmet Sheehan's 6 no-hit innings, there's been some more movement on the Dodgers roster.Bryan Hudson, signed as a minor league free agent this winter after eight years in the Cubs organization, joins the bullpen.

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Dodgers News: Max Muncy Heads to Injured List With Hamstring Strain, Michael Busch Recalled

The Dodgers have made the roster move they were hoping didn't have to come on Friday, officially placing Max Muncy on the injured list with his low-grade hamstring strain.The move is retroactive to Tuesday, when he injured his hamstring in his final at-bat running to first base to leg out a double play.

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Dodgers News: LA Prospect Michael Busch Parlaying Consistency to Success

After spending some time in the big leagues earlier this season, Dodgers prospect Michael Busch is finding out new ways to find success down at the minor league level.In Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, Busch is hitting .313with an OPS of .938.On top of that, Busch is showing that he can be a run producer as he has seven home runs and 38 RBIs on the season.

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Dodgers Injuries Updates: Julio Urias, Ryan Pepiot, Dustin May & Daniel Hudson

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been plagued by injuries throughout the season, with several notable contributors missing a significant amount of time.The starting rotation in particular has been hit hard, with Walker Buehler, Dustin May, Ryan Pepiot, Noah Syndergaard and Julio Urías among those currently on the injured list.

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Dodgers Rumors: Emmett Sheehan Making MLB Debut Against Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Emmett Sheehan is scheduled to make his MLB debut on Friday against the San Francisco Giants, a source confirmed to DodgerBlue.com.Juan Toribio of MLB.com was first to report news of Sheehan's impending callup.Sheehan's start in the series opener comes in lieu of the Dodgers relying on a traditional bullpen game, which had been the tentative plan as the team looks to fill Julio Urías' spot in the rotation until he returns from a left hamstring strain.

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Dodgers Roster: Shelby Miller Reinstated From Bereavement Leave, Adam Kolarek Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Shelby Miller from the bereavement list and designated Adam Kolarek for assignment prior to Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.Miller returns after going on bereavement June 10.MLB roster rules require a player who was put on the bereavement list to be away from the team for a minimum of three days, but no more than seven.

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NBA Draft Grades 2022: Re-grading Raptors pick one year later

As the Toronto Raptors get prepared to finally make a decision on who they should select in the 2023 NBA Draft, it is worth remembering that this organization has had a history of (largely) drafting well and developing their own talent.With their lone draft choice last year, No. 33 overall, the Raptors took Arizona center Christian Koloko.

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NBA rumors: Raptors signing Jakob Poeltl far from a sure thing

After trading a future first-round draft choice to acquire Jakob Poeltl from the San Antonio Spurs, the Toronto Raptors were widely expected to keep the Austrian big man in town long-term.When he performed better than most expected, it seemed like a virtual certainty he would return long-term.While Poeltl was unable to get the Raptors into the playoffs, and many rightfully criticized Masai Ujiri for buying at a time when they could have capitalized on some of their incumbent players, he did make their defense borderline elite when he was on the floor and fixed one of their biggest issues.

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Darko Rajakovic hire could signal a big change for the Raptors

In time for the upcoming NBA Draft, the Raptors have finally filled their head coaching position.The front office settled on Darko Rajakovic, a Serbian coach with experience in Memphis, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, and the NBA G League.Based on his experience on his former teams, this stunning head coaching hire could signal change for the Raptors.

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What will Darko Rajakovic be like as Toronto's head coach?

The short answer, as with all coaches who have not been NBA head coaches, is that we simply don't know.There's no way of knowing to what extent an assistant coach has been responsible for different component's of a team's output.But there are always signs, breadcrumbs to follow, to guess at what might be to come.

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Toronto Raptors select Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as new head coach

The wait is over!On Saturday afternoon, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Toronto Raptors would hire Darko Rajakovic as the franchise's next head coach.Rajakovic's resume includes head coaching for the NBA G League, and assistant gigs in Oklahoma City and Phoenix before his most recent gig with the Memphis Grizzlies.

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NBA Twitter, Toronto Raptors fans react to Darko Rajakovic hire

The Toronto Raptors became the last team to hire their head coach for the 2023-24 season, choosing to replace Nick Nurse with Darko Rajakoivic.The second Serbian head coach in NBA history, Rajakovic spent the last few seasons as an assistant with the Memphis Grizzlies.Rajakovic has been coaching in America for over a decade, splitting his time between the Tulsa 66ers of the G League and nine straight years as an assistant with the Thunder, Suns, and Grizzlies.

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Chicago White Sox

Dodgers edge Sox 5-4 to salvage series victory

One swing of Freddie Freeman's bat changed everything for the Los Angeles Dodgers.Coming off a 2-4 road trip, the Dodgers were in danger of losing a fourth consecutive series until Freeman singled to deep center field with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, giving them a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.

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Freeman wins it in the 11th as the Dodgers edge the White Sox 5-4 to salvage series victory

LOS ANGELES (AP) - One swing of Freddie Freeman's bat changed everything for the Los Angeles Dodgers.Coming off a 2-4 road trip, the Dodgers were in danger of losing a fourth consecutive series until Freeman singled to deep center field with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, giving them a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.

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Freeman wins it in the 11th as the Dodgers edge the White Sox 5-4 to salvage series victory

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Freddie Freeman singled to deep center field with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, Chris Taylor hit a tying grand slam in the sixth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Thursday night.With the bases loaded, Luis Robert Jr. was playing in shallow center and never moved a muscle on Freeman's winning hit that landed on the warning track.

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Dodgers Vs. Reds Game Preview: Jonny DeLuca Making MLB Debut

After watching their bullpen implode in a 9-8 loss in the series opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers attempt to get back on track against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.The Dodgers additionally are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, which is their first such stretch since dropping that many in a row to the Arizona Diamondbacks from April 7-9.

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Dodgers Vs. Reds Game Preview: Road Trip Begins; Elly De La Cruz Making MLB Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin a six-game road trip against the Cincinnati Reds, who have top prospect Elly De La Cruz in their lineup for his MLB debut.Although De La Cruz is a shortstop, he's playing third base for the Reds in the series opener at Great American Ball Park.De La Cruz hit .297/.398/.633

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FOCO Selling New Dodgers Bobblehead Of Gavin Stone

FOCO released a new bobblehead of Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Gavin Stone, which is limited in quantity and will not be restocked once it sells out.The Stone bobblehead is the latest in the rookie series by FOCO, which previously launched versions for James Outman and Miguel Vargas.Outman's bobblehead sold out, but some still remain available of Vargas.

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Recap: Michael Grove Ties Career High With 7 Strikeouts, But Dodgers Lose To Yankees

Michael Grove pitched well in his return from the 15-day injured list but surrendered two home runs to Jake Bauers, and it cost the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 6-3 loss to the New York Yankees.Like in Spring Training and his two starts while on rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Grove's fastball velocity was up and regularly touched 98 mph.

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Confirms Saturday's Starting Pitcher vs Yankees

It wasn't a surprise but the Dodgers did that thing they do where they withhold the most obvious information for a few days longer than needed.Yes, RHP Michael Grove will be coming off the injured list to start against the Yankees on Saturday.Michael Grove is starting on Saturday against the Yankees, Dave Roberts said.-

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NYC real estate

Gen Z-ers Are Moving Out. Where Are They Looking to Buy Homes?

After the global pandemic forced many young adults to move back in with their parents, a new study suggests that they're ready to test the housing market again.LendingTree, an online loan marketplace, analyzed about 3.4 million mortgage purchase requests on its platform during 2022 and found that Gen Z-ers made up nearly 15 percent of potential home buyers across the nation's 50 largest metro areas.

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Dodgers Bullpen Games Planned Until Julio Urias Returns

The Los Angeles Dodgers were expecting Julio Urías to return from the 15-day injured list and start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, but those plans changed when he suffered a setback after his latest bullpen session.Because Urías was still experiencing lingering tightness, Caleb Ferguson started in the series finale at Citizens Bank Park.

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Dodgers Prospect Notes: De Paula's first dong, Busch remains on fire, Rushing leaves early after backswing hit - Dodgers Digest

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Josue De Paula, who turned 18 just three weeks ago, put together a heck of a ballgame for Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday.He went 3/4 at the dish, with a pair of singles, one a bouncer back through the box, the other a line drive to right, and he also picked up his first homer in full season ball:
Kudos to the San Jose Giants, they capped the inning with a slow motion 3rd base dugout camera shot of De Paula's first bomb:
It's a gorgeous stroke.

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Food & drink

The Starbucks Union Claims the Company Is Taking Down Pride Decorations

Starbucks has long portrayed itself as a queer-friendly workplace.On its own website, the company touts its benefits for trans employees, its longtime support of marriage equality, and its willingness to fly the rainbow flag at its Seattle headquarters.The Human Rights Campaign calls it one of the best places to work for LGBTQ+ equality.

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Food & drink

The Next Frontier in Sustainability at Restaurant Beatrice Comes From the Gulf

R estaurant Beatrice was closed on an afternoon late in February, but the place was far from quiet.The staff at the 2023 James Beard Award nominated restaurant was in an education session with Dr. Vicki Pruente, the director of research for Palacios Marine Agricultural Research.Her organization is all about restoring oyster reefs through new development and restoration.

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Clayton Kershaw Believes Dodgers Have a Bright Future on the Mound

The Dodgers were unable to make a big splash in free agency this past offseason, opening up the door for young talent to showcase what they can do in the MLB.Now that the team is getting a glance at what the future could look like, nobody is having more fun watching the rookies than Clayton Kershaw.

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Dodgers Prospect Michael Busch Wins Minor League League Player Of The Week For June 5-11

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Michael Busch was named the Minor League Player of the Week for games played June 5-11 in the Pacific Coast League.Busch hit .500/.533/1.077during his 26 at-bats over the week for Triple-A Oklahoma City, going 13-for-26 with three homers, 11 RBI, seven runs scored, along with four doubles and a triple for a total of 28 total bases.

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Taking a look at what's ailing Gavin Stone in 2023 - Dodgers Digest

Gavin Stone had an exceptional 2022 season.The then 23-year-old hit three different stops in the Dodger farm system (High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A), and the 6'1 righty dominated all the way through.He led all qualified minor leaguers at Low-A and higher in both ERA and FIP (1.48 and 2.44, respectively), while racking up 168 Ks and just 44 BBs in 121.2 IP.

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Michael Busch, Jahmai Jones, Justin Yurchak & More Contributed To Oklahoma City Dodgers Record-Setting Win

The Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers concluded a six-game series against the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas (San Diego Padres affiliate) with a record-setting performance in their 24-5 win at Southwest University Park on Sunday.Drew Avans opened the scoring with a leadoff home run in the first inning and OKC took a 2-0 lead into the bottom half before it was cut into as part of the Chihuahuas tying the game by the second.

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Dave Roberts: Bryson Stott's 2-Run Single Against Adam Kolarek 'Flipped The Game' On Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers ended their six-game road trip with a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in a rubber match at Citizens Bank Park that dropped their record to 2-4 over those games.Julio Urías was originally expected to return for the series finale but the Dodgers instead relied on a bullpen game because the left-hander suffered a setback with his recovery from a hamstring strain.

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'We lucked out.' How Bobby Miller became the Dodgers' newest pitching sensation

(Matt Rourke / Associated Press)

Two starts into his major league career, Bobby Miller was already looking for a change.Weeks earlier, the Dodgers ' top-ranked pitching prospect had made a superb major league debut, holding the high-powered Atlanta Braves to one run in five innings.Days later, the right-hander had looked even better, going six innings in another one-run outing against the rebuilding Washington Nationals in late May.

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Trayce Thompson Has Been Transferred to the 60-Day IL, Dodgers Announce Series of Moves

As the Dodgers gear up for a bullpen game in Sunday's series finale in Philadelphia, they'll do so with a fresh arm.Old friend Adam Kolarek is back with the team after being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City.Before we get more into where Kolarek has been, we have to look at how he's joining the active roster.

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Dodgers Roster: Adam Kolarek Called Up, Andre Jackson Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Adam Kolarek and optioned Andre Jackson to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.Trayce Thompson was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to make room on the Dodgers' 40-man roster for Kolarek.Kolarek gives the Dodgers a fresh arm for their bullpen game in the series finale at Citizens Bank Park.

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Dodgers Prospect Andy Pages Underwent Season-Ending Surgery

Andy Pages, one of the top Los Angeles Dodgers prospects and MLB Pipeline's No. 63 overall, began the year with Double-A Tulsa and impressed before earning a promotion to Triple-A Oklahoma City.Pages hit .284/.430/.495with three home runs, 12 doubles, 25 RBI and 23 runs scored while stealing seven bases across 109 at-bats for the Drillers.

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Dodgers prospects Emmet Sheehan & Landon Knack earn promotions to AAA Oklahoma City - Dodgers Digest

After Tulsa's victory, a pair of power righty arms received their well-deserved promotions from Double-A to Triple-A Oklahoma City.According to sources, 2020 2nd round pick Landon Knack and 2021 6th rounder Emmet Sheehan will both be moved up a level.Let's talk about 'em.======
Landon Knack, a 25-year-old native of Johnson City, Tennessee, has put together the best two month run of his career.

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Dylan Covey Appreciated Opportunity To Pitch For Hometown Dodgers

As the Los Angeles Dodgers were in the midst of cycling relief pitchers on and off their roster due to an overworked bullpen, it created an opportunity for Dylan Covey to join the team.His addition to the Dodgers roster wound up being vital as Dustin May pitched just one inning on the day Covey had his contract selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Dodgers Bullpen Game Against Phillies; Gavin Stone Not Starting For Julio Urias

As the Los Angeles Dodgers were dealing with multiple injuries in their starting rotation, they inserted Gavin Stone for his MLB debut.Stone's spot start also allowed the Dodgers to line up their top pitchers to face the San Diego Padres in the ensuing series.Stone returned from Triple-A Oklahoma City nearly three weeks later to face the Atlanta Braves and made another start against the Tampa Bay Rays as he was expected to fill in for the injured Dustin May.

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Toronto

Raptors hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as head coach: reports | CBC Sports

The Toronto Raptors head coaching search has come to a halt.Toronto is hiring Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as its new head coach, according to multiple reports Saturday.Rajakovic spent the previous three seasons with Memphis after one year in Phoenix (2019-20) and five in Oklahoma City (2014-2019), all as an assistant coach.

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Bucks reportedly set to fill head coach vacancy with Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin | CBC Sports

The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to make Adrian Griffin their head coach after he spent the last five seasons as a Toronto Raptors assistant, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal was still being completed.

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Dodgers Roster: Andre Jackson Recalled, Shelby Miller Placed On Bereavement List

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Andre Jackson from Triple-A Oklahoma City and put Shelby Miller on the bereavement list prior to Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.MLB roster rules require a player who was put on the bereavement list to be off the active roster for a minimum of three days, but no more than seven.

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Shelby Miller Leaves Team on Bereavement, Dodgers Announce Corresponding Move

The Dodgers announced a roster move ahead of the second game in the series with the Phillies.Veteran reliever Shelby Miller was placed on the bereavement leave list and should be away from the team for the rest of this road trip.In a corresponding move, right-hander Andre Jackson has been recalled from Triple-A for the third time this season.

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Dodgers Feel 'Really Good' About Caleb Ferguson Moving Forward

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered the third walk-off loss of their road trip on Friday when Kyle Schwarber blasted a home run off Caleb Ferguson in the ninth inning.While that would normally be a loss to just turn the page on, it highlighted a larger problem in the recent struggles by the Dodgers bullpen and Ferguson in particular.

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Dodgers Minor Leaguers Emmet Sheehan, Matt Andriese, Jared Karros & Austin Gauthier Earn Monthly Honors

The Los Angeles Dodgers had some troubles with their pitching staff throughout May due to various injuries and struggles, but three of their Minor League arms were honored for their performances during the month.Dodgers prospect Emmet Sheehan was honored as a May Pitcher of the Month for Double-A Tulsa, while Matt Andriese was named a Pitcher of the Month for Triple-A Oklahoma City and Jared Karros was named a Pitcher of the Month at the Single-A Rancho Cucamonga.

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A Negro Leagues Star Is Still Sharing His Story

The older pastor, wearing a long purple robe, ascended the steps to the pulpit.God has always had a plan and a purpose for each of our lives, the Rev. William H. Greason said in a slow, gentle voice.From the pews came affirmations of Amen! and All right!For more than 50 years at Bethel Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Greason has been a constant presence in his congregants' lives.

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Dodgers Roster: Phil Bickford Placed On Injured List, Tayler Scott Recalled

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Phil Bickford on the 15-day injured list due to lower back tightness and recalled Tayler Scott from Triple-A Oklahoma City roughly one hour before first pitch against the New York Yankees on Saturday.Scott was on the Dodgers' taxi squad Friday in the event the team needed to make a roster move.

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Dodgers Roster: Justin Bruihl Optioned, Michael Grove Activated

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Michael Grove from the 15-day injured list and optioned Justin Bruihl to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.Grove had been sidelined since April 21 because of a right groin strain.His injury resulted in the Dodgers bringing Tony Gonsolin back after just one rehab start for Oklahoma City.

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Dodger Prospect Notes: Multiple dong Mann, dingers for Busch and Ramos, Fisher shoves in relief - Dodgers Digest

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In a wild, 24 run affair between Oklahoma City and El Paso, Devin Mann was the star of the show:
The former Louisville Cardinal went 3/4, with the pair of dingers, a single, a sac fly, and 4 RBI.For the season, his slash line is up to .302/.407/.547.Life and baseball have one overarching commonality; they're not fair.

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Dodgers Sign Kole Calhoun & Mike Montgomery To Minor League Contracts

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Kole Calhoun and Mike Montgomery to Minor League contracts and assigned both veterans to Triple-A Oklahoma City.Calhoun went 1-for-4 in his OKC debut on Tuesday night, while Montgomery has reported but is yet to be added onto the roster.Both players provide depth with Major League experience and a veteran presence to the Dodgers' Minor League system.

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Dodgers Rookie Jonny DeLuca Shares His Admiration for Clayton Kershaw

Jonny DeLuca used to be more of an afterthought in the Dodgers' farm system - a solid player, yes, but a player who many figured would stay in the minors for a while, trying to stand out in his organization's stacked talent-producing machine.That was until 2023.The 24-year-old outfielder started this season for Double-A Tulsa and quickly took hold of the opportunity, slashing .279/.380/.590

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Dodgers Prospect Jonny DeLuca Has Fond Memories Of Clayton Kershaw & Dodger Stadium

Jonny DeLuca is set to become the fourth player to make his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers this season after being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City as the corresponding move to Trayce Thompson going on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.DeLuca, the Dodgers' No. 20 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, began the 2023 season with Double-A Tulsa and recently earned a promotion to OKC, where he appeared in 16 games before making the jump to the big leagues.

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Dodgers Prospect Jonny DeLuca Has Fond Memories Of Clayton Kershaw & Dodger Stadium

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Dodgers Will Activate Michael Grove For Start Against Yankees

The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to activate Michael Grove off the 15-day injured list for a start Saturday against the New York Yankees.He has been out since April 21 with a right groin strain.Grove was back with the Dodgers at the start of their homestand on Monday and threw a bullpen session at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.

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Dodgers Will Activate Michael Grove For Start Against Yankees

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Dodgers Roster: Zack Burdi Outrighted To Triple-A Oklahoma City After Clearing Waivers

Zack Burdi cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City after being designated for assignment this past week by the Los Angeles Dodgers.Burdi was DFA'd to make room on the 40-man roster, and because he's previously gone unclaimed on waivers, he had the ability to elect free agency rather than return to Oklahoma City.

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Dodgers Injury Update: Trayce Thompson's Timeline Changed Due To Severity Of Oblique Strain

The Los Angeles Dodgers are due to be without Trayce Thompson for the foreseeable future after he was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.Thompson sustained the injury on a check swing in the Dodgers' matchup against the New York Yankees this past Saturday.He finished the plate appearance by drawing a walk, but was removed at the start of the eighth inning.

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Sports

Oklahoma Softball Caps Banner Season With 3rd Straight Title

With one swing in the bottom of the fourth inning, Mack Leonard gave Florida State a lead as her team looked to force a Game 3 in the Women's College World Series.It lasted all of two batters.Reflecting the dominance it has shown all season, Oklahoma led off the top of the fifth inning Thursday with back-to-back homers.

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Sports

The Sports to Watch This Weekend

Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.Anyone can read what you share.June 2, 2023, 2:12 a.m.ET We're getting closer to crowning champions in pro hockey and basketball, while college softball is showcasing the best of its sport.Here's what I'll be watching (all times are Eastern): Who will hoist the Stanley Cup?

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Sports

What Carmelo Anthony Meant to New York City

There were many moments that evoked roars inside Madison Square Garden when the Knicks faced the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals this month: when Jalen Brunson hit a 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, prompting a Heat timeout, or any of the five times RJ Barrett sank a 3, sending the Garden's white-knuckled Knicks fans into a frenzy.

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Legendary Brooklyn Dodger Roger Craig Passes Away at 93

Over the weekend, the Dodger family lost a legend with the passing of three time World Series champ Roger Craig.He was 93 years old.The Los Angeles Dodgers are saddened to hear of the passing of former Dodger pitcher Roger Craig, who won two World Series championships and was the winning pitcher in Game 5 of the 1955 Fall Classic.

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Dodgers Prospect Nick Robertson Looking To Build On MLB Debut

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers endured a fourth consecutive loss in large part due to Noah Syndergaard's ongoing struggles, Wednesday night included a highlight in the form of Nick Robertson making his MLB debut.Syndergaard again labored through a short start and squandered two leads, forcing the Dodgers to rely heavily on their bullpen.

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Washington Wizards

Getting to know the Wizards new front office

Today at 12 p.m. EST, the Wizards will introduce Michael Winger, the new President of Monumental Basketball.His introductory press conference will be available on the Wizards' digital channels (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook) and the radio at 106.7 The Fan and Team 980.Winger has been with the Clippers since 2017.

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Wizards hire Will Dawkins as general manager

The front office for Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis continues to grow.(Katherine Frey/The Washington Post)The Washington Wizards are hiring Will Dawkins as general manager, according to a person familiar with the move.Dawkins will work under Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger in the No. 2 executive role and is expected to focus his attention specifically on the Wizards' roster construction while Winger oversees the Wizards, Mystics and Capital City Go-Go more broadly.

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The Wizards are interested in Will Dawkins for GM vacancy, according to report

Monumental Basketball is interested in Oklahoma City Thunder Vice President of Basketball Operations Will Dawkins taking the Washington Wizards' General Manager vacancy.This came out according to Marc Stein.After Michael Winger's hiring to take over the Wizards' front office, longtime Thunder executive Will Dawkins is expected to emerge as a strong candidate to join him, due in part to his time working alongside Winger in Oklahoma City.More NBA from me: https://t.co/A6ycVmnrjq-

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Austin Barnes Injury: X-Rays Negative On Right Hand

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped their first four-game losing streak of the season behind more early scoring and seven scoreless innings from Clayton Kershaw, but they also suffered an Austin Barnes injury scare en route to avoiding being swept by the Cincinnati Reds.With the Dodgers leading 6-0 and two outs in the ninth inning, the Reds intentionally walked James Outman to bring up Barnes.

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Recap: Clayton Kershaw Protects Lead, Dodgers Avoid Being Swept By Reds

Clayton Kershaw turned in a scoreless start and the Los Angeles Dodgers received contributions from multiple players in a 6-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds to snap a four-game losing streak and avoid a series sweep at Great American Ball Park.Kershaw entered 4-0 with a 1.06 ERA, to go along with 36 strikeouts against only three walks in his last five starts against the Reds.

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Dodgers Roster: Noah Syndergaard Placed On Injured List, Tayler Scott Recalled

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Noah Syndergaard on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his right index finger, and recalled Tayler Scott from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to the series finale against the Cincinnati Reds.Syndergaard lands on the IL after starting 1-4 with a 7.16 ERA and 1.45 WHIP through 12 starts this season.

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Dodgers Sign Kole Calhoun & Mike Montgomery To Minor League Contracts

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Dodgers Prospect Notes: Busch productive in return, Choi efficient, Diaz bounceback campaign off to good start, Figueroa walks it off - Dodgers Digest

June 6th, 2023 Scoreboard ======
After missing a week due to a minor lower body injury, Michael Busch was back in the lineup on Tuesday, and he didn't miss a beat:

After getting down, 4-0, the Dodgers pull even with 4 runs of their own in the 3rd inning!Michael Busch rips a double with the bases loaded to score 3 and Jahmai Jones follows with a game-tying RBI single.

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Dodgers Sign Veteran Left-Hander Mike Montgomery, Will Report to AAA

The Dodgers reportedly added a World Series champion on Tuesday with the signing of lefty reliever Mike Montgomery to a minor league deal.He will report to Triple-A Oklahoma City.OKC broadcaster Alex Freedman first reported the move along with the news of the signing of veteran outfielder Kole Calhoun.

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Dodgers Roster: Nick Robertson Contract Selected; Tayler Scott Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Nick Robertson from Triple-A Oklahoma City and optioned Tayler Scott prior to their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds.Robertson pitched in 24 games for OKC, posting a 2-0 record with a 2.13 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 37 strikeouts in 25.1 innings.

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Dodgers Rumors: Ryan Brasier Signed To Minor League Contract

While the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has dealt with inconsistency from multiple relief pitchers this season, the front office has continued to add to their organizational depth over the past several weeks.In April, the Dodgers signed William Cuevas to a Minor League contract and assigned him to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Released Red Sox Reliever Signs Minor-League Deal With Dodgers

It didn't take too long for former Boston Red Sox reliever Ryan Brasier to get back on his feet.After the Red Sox released the struggling right-hander on May 21, Brasier reportedly told WEEI.com on Monday that he signed a minor-league deal to join the Los Angeles Dodgers.Brasier will see plenty of familiar faces if he can get work his way back up to the big league level.

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Dodgers Roster: Luke Williams Claimed By Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves claimed Luke Williams off waivers on Monday, marking the end of his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization after seven months.The Dodgers claimed Williams off waivers last November, only to non-tender him less than two weeks later.Williams became a free agent but ultimately signed a Minor League contract with the Dodgers and was among their non-roster invitees to Spring Training.

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Yankees Vs. Dodgers Game Preview: Michael Grove Returns; L.A. Goes For 6th Consecutive Home Series Victory

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to win their sixth consecutive home series as they face the New York Yankees in the second matchup of a three-game set, which is the first meeting between the two clubs since 2019.With a win Saturday or Sunday, the Dodgers would also clinch their first series win over the Yankees at Dodger Stadium since taking two of three games from June 18-20, 2004.

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Dodgers Highlights: Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman & J.D. Martinez Homer Against Nationals

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a series win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday with a 9-3 victory led by the offensive performances of Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez.Heyward opened the scoring with a solo home run to right-center field in the second inning, which gave the Dodgers a 1-0 lead.

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Dodgers Injury Update: Trayce Thompson Likely Out At Least 1 Month

Trayce Thompson has struggled in his platoon role for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, and now the team will need to rely on other options as he recovers from a left oblique strain."With the oblique, unfortunately it seems like 30 days is going to be the floor," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

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Dodgers Prospect Notes: Vivas heating up again, Pages done for season, Rushing ejected and other weirdness for Great Lakes - Dodgers Digest

June 4th, 2023 Scoreboard ======
Jorbit Vivas started off 2023 like a house afire, sprinting out of the gates with an OPS of 1.125 for the month of April, which is the better than any monthly mark the 22-year-old posted in his previous four seasons of professional baseball.That scorching beginning to the season was followed by some May gray, as his OPS for the second month of the season was just .611.

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Dodgers Rumors: Prospect Jonny DeLuca Recalled With Trayce Thompson Going On Injured List

Trayce Thompson has been locked into a platoon role for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, continuously getting starts against left-handed pitching despite struggling in such situations.But on Saturday against the New York Yankees, Thompson suffered an oblique strain that will require a stint on the 10-day injured list, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

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Dodgers Prospect Notes: Ryan shoves, Kopp & Wrobleski star in doubleheader sweep, Mann looks like a big leaguer - Dodgers Digest

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's top of the rotation quality stuff really showed up and showed out on Friday evening, as he mostly cruised through what was the 24-year-old's best outing of the season:
There's a saying out there about pitchers: the hitters will always tell you.Good, bad, or somewhere in between, what the hitters do and how they look will give you a clear idea of what's going on.

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Dodgers Prospect Notes: Cartaya homers in 4th straight, DeLuca powering OKC, a rare triple play - Dodgers Digest

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Well, well, well, how the turntables have... turned.Just shy of three weeks ago, I was preaching patience in this space regarding the organization's consensus number one prospect Diego Cartaya.The 21-year-old Venezuelan had gotten off to a very rough start in the Double-A Texas League, but he was showing signs of adjusting to the new level of competition, and breaking out of his early season malaise.

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Dodgers Roster: Zack Burdi Designated For Assignment

Zack Burdi was designated for assignment as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers completing a trade with the Texas Rangers and needing to make room on their 40-man roster for Ricky Vanasco.The Dodgers traded fellow Minor League pitcher Luis Valdez in the deal.Burdi joins Wander Suero, Dylan Covey, Austin Wynns and Jake Reed as players the Dodgers have DFA'd this season.

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Dodgers Trade Luis Valdez To Rangers For Ricky Vanasco

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Luis Valdez to the Texas Rangers in exchange for fellow Minor League pitcher Ricky Vanasco.Zack Burdi was designated for assignment in order to make room for Vanasco on the Dodgers' 40-man roster.The right-handed relief pitcher was placed on the seven-day injured list in early April and didn't return until late May.

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A closer look at prospect Ricky Vanasco, who the Dodgers just acquired from the Rangers for Luis Valdez - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers announced a rare prospect for prospect trade on Thursday, as they sent Luis Valdez (one of my 2023 Helium picks from this past December) to the Texas Rangers for Ricky Vanasco, designating for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for the new guy.Yeah, he's on the 40 man.We'll get into that.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules New Abortion Bans Unconstitutional

Oklahoma's Supreme Court said on Wednesday that two laws passed last year that ban most abortions are unconstitutional.But the ruling does not affect a law passed in 1910 which still prohibits most abortions in the state, unless they are necessary to save the life of the mother.The laws that were struck down by the court were civil laws that had relied on suits from private citizens to enforce them.

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Dodgers Prospect Austin Gauthier Named Midwest League Player Of The Week For May 22-28

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Austin Gauthier was named the Midwest League Player of the Week for May 22-28.It's his second time winning the award this season as he previously earned the honor for the week of May 1-7.Gauthier batted .350/.519/.600with two doubles, one home run, eight RBI, seven walks and six runs scored in six games over the past week.

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Knicks GM Scott Perry is reportedly leaving the organization this summer

The New York Knicks won't extend the contract of General Manager Scott Perry once his deal runs out in June.The news broke late Tuesday and was first reported by Steve Popper of , whose post caught everybody a little bit by surprise.While Perry's deal was expiring, few fans were expecting the Knicks to lose their GM after he spent the last six years at the helm of the organization.

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Dodgers' most-booed reliever almost blows it in his return before they beat Nationals

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The final score looked like a laugher for the Dodgers, who used a two-run home run from J.D. Martinez in the seventh and a three-run inning in the eighth to pull away for a 9-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.But there was no chuckling among the 46,571 fans in Dodger Stadium in the top of the seventh - only hearty boos echoed through the ravine - when reliever Alex Vesia came perilously close to blowing a three-run lead.

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Recap: Dodgers Hit 3 Home Runs In Win Over Nationals

The Los Angeles Dodgers received home runs from Jason Heyward, J.D. Martinez and Freddie Freeman and pulled away late to defeat the Washington Nationals, 9-3, putting them on a modest two-game winning streak and clinching the series.Heyward provided the Dodgers with an early lead when he took a hanging breaking ball on the outside corner and pulled it to right-center field for a solo home run in the second inning.

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Dodgers Roster: Alex Vesia Recalled, Gavin Stone Optioned To Triple-A Oklahoma City

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Gavin Stone to Triple-A Oklahoma City and recalled Alex Vesia prior to Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals.Vesia returns to the Dodgers bullpen nearly one month after he was sent down as the corresponding move to the Dodgers recalling Stone for his MLB debut.

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Gavin Stone Possibly Being Removed From Dodgers Starting Rotation

Gavin Stone is one of the Los Angeles Dodgers' top pitching prospects, but the start to his MLB career has been far below expectations that granted were lofty.The 24-year-old has taken the ball three times, but he has thrown just 10 total innings with only five strikeouts, in addition to a 14.40 ERA and 3.00 WHIP.

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Gavin Stone Possibly Being Removed From Dodgers Starting Rotation

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This Map Of National Rent Price Changes Is Eye Opening

There is no question that families have been really struggling to cover basic needs like food, rent, and transportation.There's been so much fluctuation between inflation and issues with supply chains that finding anywhere to save a little money each month can feel impossible.A new report from gives a snapshot of how costly keeping a roof over our heads has become, and a released a map of monthly changes in rent.

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