shortstop
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Locally, the family of Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas narrowly escaped tragedy and were doing OK after the earthquakes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
In the ninth, shortstop Mookie Betts trimmed the Orioles’ lead to one with a solo homer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
The 6-foot, 170-pounder batted .531 with 52 hits and 10 home runs while making the transition from center fielder to shortstop.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
And third baseman D’Angelo Duran and shortstop Ethan Sanchez were flawless on ground balls.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Just as he set out along the diamond, though, he saw the shortstop.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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