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Life is Bigger than Baseball for Mookie Betts
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Life is Bigger than Baseball for Mookie Betts

Khari Jones, Jr., Contributing WriterAugust 20, 2020

In his first season with the Dodgers, Betts is already giving back, and he and the team could not be more thrilled. Rubin said it was a no-brainer to support Betts doing this time. “We are thrilled to have Mookie Betts with us for a very long time. Mookie has been amazing on the field, but off the field, the efforts of him wanting to dive right into L.A. giving back in these hard times with our resources combined.” Rubin expressed that Betts is a phenomenal player that has benefitted from some great resources and returns the favor to the community.

Stifling Defense Helps Dodgers Beat Padres in 6-0 Shut-Out
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Stifling Defense Helps Dodgers Beat Padres in 6-0 Shut-Out

Khari Jones, Jr., Contributing WriterAugust 13, 2020

Turner hit his second home run of the season that changed the game. The fifth inning was an offensive explosion for the Dodgers. “That fifth inning could have been the game,” said Roberts. Turner told reporters how creative and strategic the team has to be when they are struggling to score. “Sometimes when things are not going right, and you’re not getting hits, you got to manufacture funs, whether it is bunting, mixing in safety runs, squeezes, whatever you need to do build momentum and confidence for the offense.”

Los Angeles Dodgers Believe They Are Not In Full Stride Despite Strong Start
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Los Angeles Dodgers Believe They Are Not In Full Stride Despite Strong Start

Khari Jones, Jr., Contributing WriterAugust 10, 2020

When asked by reporters, what are areas does he see the Dodgers need to make strides, Turner said, “Everywhere. I mean, I think we have a deep lineup where three or four guys can produce in a game. I don’t think you’ve seen all nine hitters locked in clicking on all cylinders yet. You got to remember we had a three-month shutdown to a three-month ramp-up. Guys are still working through stuff, myself included. Just trying to grind away put together good A-B’s. (At Bats)”

Dodgers Foundation Host Drive Thru to Help RBI Players
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Dodgers Foundation Host Drive Thru to Help RBI Players

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterJune 18, 2020

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) is aiding the families of their Dodgers RBI baseball and softball players by hosting a Dodgers Day Drive-Thru presented by ARCO. Saturday marked the first of five Drive-Thrus where registered Dodgers RBI players are given food, resources and treats while social distancing.

Dodger Stadium Looks to be the Largest Testing Site in America
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Dodger Stadium Looks to be the Largest Testing Site in America

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterMay 26, 2020

Tuesday, May 26, Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti delivered news surrounding the biggest testing site in America at the Dodger Stadium; the site is equipped to test up to 6,000 people a day. With the current numbers confirming a level of stabilization, the mayor announced all retail store businesses are available for in-door shopping.