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CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 19: Joc Pederson #31, Alex Verdugo #27 and Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after the final out of the 8-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 19, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Dodgers news and notes for the last week of May

Sarah Maninger
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Christian Yelich versus Cody Bellinger: Who is the better player?

Los Angeles Dodgers: Hyun-Jin Ryu was smart to accept qualifying offer

Los Angeles Dodgers: Hyun-Jin Ryu Runs Scoreless Streak to 31 IP

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Fickle Nature of MLB: Paddack vs Kershaw Subverted Expectations

Joseph Romano
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 03: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on May 03, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

A Battle of MLB Aces: Chris Paddack vs Clayton Kershaw

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 09: Travis d'Arnaud #72 of the Los Angeles Dodgers gets a single against Patrick Corbin #46 of the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 9, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays end Travis d’Arnaud experiment with Los Angeles Dodgers

David Hill
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ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 21: Travis d'Arnaud #18 of the New York Mets throws the ball against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on April 21, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers to play Travis d’Arnaud at multiple positions

Nick Reid
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SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 5: Hunter Renfroe #10 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a grand slam walk off home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park May 5, 2019 in San Diego, California. The Padres won 8-5. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

3 Takeaways From the Padres Walk-off Win over Dodgers

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SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 29: Eric Lauer #46 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PETCO Park on June 29, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Dodgers Will be Test for San Diego Padres Pitching Staff

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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 24: Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: Could Cody Bellinger bat .400?

Bill Felber
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 03: The blue carpet with the Dodgers logo and the Opening Series logo during an MLB opening day game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 03, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Twitter and Flatground sensation, Chris Nunn

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LOS ANGELES, CA- OCTOBER 27: Max Muncy, center, of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting the game winning home run to defeat the Boston Red Sox in the 18th inning of during game three of the World Series at Dodger Stadium on Friday, October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/Digital First Media/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

Dodgers: The new approach at the plate that is making a difference

Joseph Romano
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 03: The blue carpet with the Dodgers logo and the Opening Series logo during an MLB opening day game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 03, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers may be scouting next Japanese phenom

David Hill
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 02: Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts as he rounds first base after hitting a grand slam homerun during the third inning of the MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on August 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers should be concerned with San Diego Padres

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 03: Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) throws in the in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley/MediaNews Group/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers Closer Kenley Jansen Ready to take on the Colorado Rockies

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 15: Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to third base in the second inning of Game 3 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: Cody Bellinger is unstoppable again

Richard Heaton
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UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 25: New York Mets' manager Gil Hodges holds up copy of the Daily News proclaiming amazin' victory over the St. Louis Cardinals for National League East title. (Photo by Bill Meurer/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: Gil Hodges case for the Hall of Fame

David Hill
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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning during Game 3 of the ALCS against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Loren Elliott/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

2019 MLB Season: Finding the Teams ‘In Discussion’ for Dallas Keuchel

Manny Gómez
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: Corey Seager #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning against Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on April 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Corey Seager

Los Angeles Dodgers: Corey Seager to Return for Opening Day

Manny Gómez
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a portrait during photo day at Camelback Ranch on February 20, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)

Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw ‘Felt Great’ After Throwing Session

Manny Gómez
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 09: Pitcher Julio Urias #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the third inning during the MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium on May 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Pirates 4-3 in the tenth inning. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: Julio Urias poised for a big 2019

Keith Corbliss
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after allowing a first inning home run against the Boston Red Sox in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw’s Opening Day Start Now in Doubt

Manny Gómez
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 20: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals bats in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park on May 20, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: How losing out on Bryce Harper changes the season

Sarah Maninger
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MIAMI, FL - JULY 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals in the dugout before the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 26, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly back in the mix for Bryce Harper

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LOS ANGELES, CA- OCTOBER 27: Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting the game winning home run to defeat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in the 18th inning of during game three of the World Series at Dodger Stadium on Friday, October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/Digital First Media/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their Player Development Machine

Michael Francis
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 02: Dodger great Don Newcombe is introduced during the Old-Timers game before the Dodgers-Rockies game in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, July 2, 2016. (Photo by Scott Varley/Digital First Media/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images)

Dodgers legend Don Newcombe lived a consummately American life

Bill Felber
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July 06, 2016: New York Mets first baseman James Loney (28) watches from the dugout during a National League East match-up between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, NY. (Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: James Loney signs as two way player

David Hill
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