The Dodgers’ $261 million payroll is twice as much as 15 other teams in MLB, creating a gulf between the haves and have-nots that must be fixed.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Nightengale’s Notebook: How the Atlanta Braves turned their season around – and may run away with the NL East
After a dismal start, the Braves have turnaround their season and sit atop the National League East.
Opinion: Return of Fernando Tatis Jr. could be a momentum-changer for struggling San Diego Padres
A day after being no-hit, the San Diego Padres might have had a season-altering win thanks to the dramatic return of Fernando Tatis Jr.
Fighting to save their season, Padres activate Fernando Tatis Jr. to play right field
San Diego is moving its MVP candidate from shortstop in an attempt to cut down on injuries – as the race for the postseason heats up.
‘It’s definitely a challenge:’ Former NL MVP Cody Bellinger enduring season-long slump with the Dodgers
Just two years ago, Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger was the best player in NL. Today, he’s in the conversation of being among the worst-hitting players.
Opinion: Taunted and booed relentlessly, Houston Astros get last laugh at Dodger Stadium
The Houston Astros were viciously booed and taunted Tuesday night, but in the end they get the final laugh at Dodger Stadium.
MLB trade deadline winners and losers: Dodgers go big, Padres strike out in wild NL West race
Friday marked one of the most manic trade deadlines in baseball history with big names flying from coast to coast.
Opinion: ‘Simply thankful’ Shohei Ohtani calls MLB All-Star Game the most memorable experience of his career
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani wasn’t named the MVP, but was still the star of the MLB All-Star Game after starting the game as a pitcher and batting leadoff.
‘We’re in uncharted waters’: After historic first half, Shohei Ohtani has MLB legends wondering what’s next
Ohtani, set to star in the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game leads the majors with 33 home runs and is 4-1 with a 3.49 ERA as a pitcher.
Nightengale’s Notebook: After decades apart, LaTroy Hawkins gets to celebrate MLB success with his brother
“He never got to experience the big-league life with me,” LaTroy Hawkins said of his brother, who was released in 2020 after decades in prison,