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Fans interfere with a foul ball caught by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during the first inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dodgers’ Betts shrugs off interference by Yankees fans

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres hits a RBI single as Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor reaches for the pitch during the ninth inning in Game 4 of the baseball AL Championship Series Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Star-studded World Series between Yankees, Dodgers could be decided by role players

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith runs hitting a home run during the fourth inning of the team's exhibition baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Dodgers deferred payroll total rises to $915.5M after adding $50M more in catcher Will Smith’s deal

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado throws to first for the out on Kansas City Royals' Samad Taylor during the third inning of a baseball game, Aug. 12, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Arenado was not among the three finalists announced Wednesday, Oct. 18. Pittsburgh’s Ke’Bryan Hayes, Colorado’s Ryan McMahon and Atlanta’s Austin Riley are contending for the award, which will be announced Nov. 5. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) **FILE**

Arenado’s streak of consecutive Gold Gloves at third base ends at 10

Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. smiles as he stands on first after being intentionally walked during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. gets married, then hits grand slam to become 1st 30-HR, 60-SB player

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts, right, watches the flight of his two-run home run as Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong, left, looks on in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Mookie Betts caps Boston return with another homer as Dodgers beat Red Sox 7-4

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias throws to the plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Julio Urias strikes out 12 while the Dodgers rout the Rockies 8-3 for their 8th straight win

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts rounds second after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Friday, July 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Betts hits two of Dodgers’ five homers and drives in four runs in 11-4 victory over Angels

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts runs to first as he flies out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, April 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Mookie Betts lodged at Airbnb to avoid ‘haunted’ Milwaukee hotel

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

San Diego Padres' Xander Bogaerts follows through to watch his RBI double to score Manny Machado against the Los Angeles Dodgersduring the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Betts, Outman homer as Dodgers stun Padres 5-2

By Richard J. Marcus - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias throws to a Colorado Rockies batter during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Urias throws 6 shutout innings, Dodgers beat Rockies 5-2

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge watches his solo home run ball during the second inning of Game 5 of an American League Division baseball series against the Cleveland Guardians, Oct. 18, 2022, in New York. Judge has agreed to return to the Yankees on a $360 million, nine-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, file)

Yankees reportedly sign Aaron Judge to $360 million contract

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mookie Betts turns the double play while avoiding Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo (2) on a ball hit by Carson Kelly in the third inning during a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Dodgers beat D-backs 6-0, clinch playoff spot (for real)

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Keegan Thompson (71) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, July 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dodgers rally late to win 8th straight vs Cubs, 4-3

By Doug Padilla - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates as he rounds third after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers beat Rockies, stretch NL West lead to 5 1/2

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts, left, hits a solo home run as Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz, center, watches along with home plate umpire Tom Hallion during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Betts, Bauer star for new fans as Dodgers crush Rockies 7-0

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' AJ Pollock, left, scores on a single by Zach McKinstry as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes can't hold on to the throw during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Taylor’s homer propels Dodgers to 9-5 win over Nationals

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, March 21, 2021, at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla. (Steve Nesius/The Canadian Press via AP)

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, right, celebrates past Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto after hitting a two-run home run off pitcher Spencer Howard during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Juan Soto isn’t an NL MVP finalist, but he’ll have plenty more chances in the future

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell leaves the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Cashed Out: Rays manager roasted for pulling Snell in Game 6

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press