major-league

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Rookie Ryan Ward, in his fourth major league game, made the sliding catch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The No. 9 hitter roped it beyond left field for his first major league home run and a 1-1 tie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

If you’re a Dodgers fan, you know the rest of his baseball story: In his major league debut, Stripling was five outs from a no-hitter when Dodgers manager Dave Roberts yanked him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

All of his first five starts have been quality starts; no other major league pitcher has more than four.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“He was...he was the first major league baseball player to come out as gay.”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner