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I write about the Royals on Inside the Crown and talk about them every week on Kauffman Corner.
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Eric Lauer's performance with Dodgers is making Blue Jays regret their decision

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By David Lesky
| Dodgers Way Verified
The Toronto Blue Jays watched Eric Lauer serve up home runs like he was getting paid per souvenir while he complaining about his role, and decided they’d seen enough. He was designated for assignment in May and ultimately traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for nothing more than a little walking-around money. Toronto wanted the roster spot back, and the Dodgers wanted someone to give them some innings they'd inevitably need when a starter or three went on the shelf.
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Former MLB player calls out White Sox ballpark for ruining Yoshinobu Yamamoto's perfect game

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By David Lesky
| Dodgers Way Verified
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was four outs away from the 25th perfect game in MLB history on Saturday at Rate Field. That’s when a routine grounder ticked off Mookie Betts’ glove and turned the perfect game bid into a no-hit bid. Dodgers fans know that it didn’t end up mattering, but that hasn’t stopped them, and the rest of baseball, from cycling through some of the grief stages. And, of course, a former big leaguer has shown up on a popular podcast with a new suspect.
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River Ryan’s blowup start in Triple-A justifies Dodgers’ cautious approach

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By David Lesky
| Dodgers Way Verified
The line in the box score is the kind that makes a fan base wince. Los Angeles Dodgers prospect River Ryan gave up eight runs on 10 hits in just 4⅓ innings. He walked into that game as one of the best pitchers in the Pacific Coast League, but walked out having allowed more runs than in his last five games combined. Maybe the Dodgers have been right all along, and patience is key with Ryan. The Dodgers have plenty of starters, but they’re missing some, too.
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