Moves like the release of the well-liked veterans last week are “the business side” of the game, their former teammates acknowledge, but it creates “a new dynamic” in the clubhouse now.

With another tight NL West division race looming, the Dodgers didn’t wait to act aggressively this week, resulting in the team moving on from Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor.

The Dodgers cut ties with two veteran position players four days apart; the impetus wasn't obvious from their batting stats alone, so why did Andrew Friedman decide the time was now?