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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, from South Korea, delivers against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of a spring exhibition baseball game, Monday, March 10, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Ethier, Uribe HR in 1st vs Parker, Dodgers tie A’s

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Kershaw goes 5 innings, Dodgers lose 3-2 to Giants

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ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MARCH 8-9 - In this Feb. 21, 2014 photo, San Diego Padres' Rich Dauer talks with manager Bud Black, right, as the team takes in a morning work out during spring training baseball practice in Peoria, Ariz. Black was a young pitcher with the Royals when he'd often join the postgame gatherings with the likes of Brett, Hal McRae, Dennis Leonard, Paul Splitorff and other veteran players. He remembers some of the cramped barren clubhouses, such as old Tiger Stadium or maybe Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Players talk baseball in different ways these days

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Maholm, Baxter boost Dodgers in tie with Rangers

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig drops his bat during the fourth inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Goodyear, Ariz., Wednesday, March 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Dodgers’ Puig excused for personal reason

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez (13) is congratulated by Carl Crawford after hitting a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers during an exhibition baseball game in Glendale, Ariz., Friday, March 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Ramirez returns, homers to send Dodgers over Texas

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Guerrero watches his grand slam against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning of an exhibition baseball game in Goodyear, Ariz., Wednesday, March 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Guerrero’s grand slam powers Dodgers past Reds

By GARY SCHATZ - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis tags out Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout at home during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Thursday, March 6, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. Trout tried to stretch a triple into an inside the park home run. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wilson, Haren sharp, Angels and Dodgers tie in 10

By JIM RICHARDS - Associated Press

Hernandez 2 scoreless innings, M’s top Dodgers 4-1

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FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke throws during spring training baseball practice in Glendale, Ariz. It wouldn't bother Zack Greinke if he didn't have to travel for the Los Angeles Dodgers; opener against Arizona in Australia. &quot;I would say there is absolutely zero excitement about it,&quot; was quoted as saying in a story by ESPNLosAngeles.com last weekend. &quot;There just isn't any excitement to it. I can't think of one reason to be excited for it.&quot; (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Greinke expected to miss start with strained calf

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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez signs autographs before an exhibition baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Glendale, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Ryu, Sale scoreless as Dodgers beat White Sox 5-0

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Dodgers’ Greinke leaves with calf strain

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Dodgers’ Matt Kemp to have MRI of ankle on Friday

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Guerrero OK with Mattingly’s plan for 2B platoon

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, of South Korea, runs stairs during spring training baseball practice in Glendale, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Dodgers LHP Ryu aware of sophomore slump talk

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw leads teammates running stairs during spring training baseball practice in Glendale, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw ready to pitch

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NL West teams at the start of spring training

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FILE - In a July 22, 2013 file photo New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter laughs while standing in the dugout with teammates during the baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has resumed on-field work Monday Jan.20, 2014, for the first time since his 2013 season was cut short. (AP Photo/LM Otero, file)

Derek Jeter will retire after 2014 season

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett, center, stretches during spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Dodgers’ Beckett says he’ll be ready for season

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Matt Magill tries to make a catch on the practice field after reporting to camp, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. The Dodgers first spring training baseball practice begins Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dodgers open spring training with big expectations

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press