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    January 3, 2024

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    December 30, 2023

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    December 28, 2023

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    December 23, 2023

  • Los Angeles Dodgers’ Favorite Status Strengthens with Yoshinobu Yamamoto

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    December 22, 2023

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  • Orix Buffaloes Ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Join Dodgers on Richest Deal for Pitcher in MLB History

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    December 22, 2023

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