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In 1950, Major League Baseball got rid of rule meant to prevent wealthy teams from hogging all the top talent. Seventy-three years later, we get Shohei Ohtani's $700-million contract.

A reader who complains frequently about 'real or imagined governmental shortcomings' says local leaders deserve praise for their handling of Hilary.

Print To the editor: There’s plenty of good news about the vaccine rollout resulting in declining deaths and hospitalizations, but it is a two-edged sword. Now, those who are opposed to or still on the fence about COVID-19 vaccination have an excuse to continue to avoid getting their shots. (“California has given 30 million COVID-19 vaccinations, but demand may be dropping,” April 30) Instead of reporting mostly the good news about vaccines, the media should prominently report how many of...

Letters to the Editor: Tell vaccine holdouts they are choosing death and illness © (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) A tray of COVID-19 vaccine doses at Kedren Community Health Center in South Los Angeles on March 22. (Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Theres plenty of good news about the vaccine rollout resulting in declining deaths and hospitalizations, but it is a two-edged sword. Now, those who are opposed to or still on the fence about COVID-19 vaccination have an excuse to continue to avoi...