Freddie Freeman talks shift ban, World Baseball Classic

Feb 8, 2023 - 1:00 PM

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The Dodgers have been enjoying their last hurrahs of fun before Spring Training starts up: Many of them attended the annual FanFest at Dodger Stadium, and players past and present witnessed history at the Justin Turner Golf Classic. Oh, and did you hear that Mookie Betts bowled in the 2023 U.S. Open? We expect nothing less from our multi-talented star. But it’s wise to start hunkering down a little now — here’s how the Dodgers are doing just that.

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