But the Dodgers are making it work, as usual, and reclaimed first place in the National League West just before the All-Star break. Adding Machado sent a powerful signal that they intend to stay there and win their sixth division title in a row. “We’re spoiled, there’s no way of getting around that,” said Clayton Kershaw, the ace left-hander, who is healthy again after trips to the disabled list for biceps tendinitis and a lower back strain. The expectations that we have to win, they are there and there’s pressure that comes from that. But at the same time, you see Manny and where he came from in Baltimore, the situation that team’s in, and you see how excited he is when he gets here.

Source: New York Times July 28, 2018 15:00 UTC