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A protester holds a backwards American flag outside of Dodger Stadium during a protest against the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and ICE immigration raids on June 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Dodgers Are Disappointing The People Who Want To Love Them The Most

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is hit by a pitch from Robert Suarez #75 of the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning.

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Every Hit-By-Pitch In The Dodgers–Padres Series, Ranked

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A small group of demonstrators protests outside the entrance of Dodger Stadium on the night of the team's June 19 game.

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The Dodgers Can’t Sit This Moment Out

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning.

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Shohei Ohtani Is Getting Back To Abnormal

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Dodgers Innovate Watchable June Bullpen Game

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Let’s Figure Out What Dodgers Game They Watched On The Bulldog

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Dodgers So Desperate For Starting Pitching They Turn To DH

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