Los Angeles Dodgers face player controversy and Yushin’s midseason review

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing was involved in a heated moment after the team’s 8‑7 win over the Colorado Rockies. A media outlet quoted him saying, "僕のおかげで金儲けをした…それは僕にとって一番どうでもいいことなんだ," indicating he dismisses the criticism and wants to focus solely on winning.

Pitcher Yamamoto Yushin reflected on his first‑half season after a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He noted his overall record of 9‑6 with a 2.85 ERA and said, "全体的にめちゃめくちゃ悪かったわけではない…課題もすごく感じた前半戦だった," while explaining that he missed the All‑Star Game for scheduling reasons and looks forward to the upcoming events.