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Dodgers’ Stan Kasten optimistic team can host fans at games in 2021 | L.A. Focus News

LOS ANGELES — In a video message to season-ticket holders, Dodgers team president and CEO Stan Kasten expressed optimism that fans will be able to attend games at Dodger Stadium this season – perhaps as early as Opening Day. “We’re going to start in spring training. … We’re going to start selling tickets to our […]

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