New Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger takes a swing at some spring training Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

From New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner to legions of smaller-market fans insistent that the playing field must be leveled, the Los Angeles Dodgers are forcing the haters to cry foul, to insist that billion-dollar outlays each winter and establishing a beachhead for international talent is just a tad excessive.

Brian Cashman was asked why the Dodgers had more success luring Japanese free agents the last two offseasons, and pointed to someone he can't compete with.

The landscape is different, and there’s a new world order for Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner to navigate. A few weeks ago, Steinbrenner suggested owners, including himself, can’t spend at the level of the Dodgers.

As the New York Yankees hit the spring training, Cody Bellinger sat for a lengthy conversation about his new camp and new teammates.

There has not been a repeat World Series champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees. The other three major sports leagues have all had repeat champions since then. A Dodgers fan could take that to mean that baseball is due for a true dynasty.

The Los Angeles Dodgers went through a light workout and most of the usual superstars were out on the field, including National League MVP Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. It’s been a short offseason for the franchise: The Dodgers hoisted the World Series trophy barely three months ago after beating the New York Yankees in five games.

In December, the New York Yankees traded reliever Cody Poteet for 1B/OF Cody Bellinger and $5 million in cash. Bellinger is a former NL MVP who was a big part of the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the 2020 World Series.

Most baseball fans would likely agree Los Angeles Dodgers two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani is the sport’s top player, with New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge right behind him. Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay feels differently.

The possibility of the Los Angeles Dodgers adding All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado always seemed outlandish, not because the team wouldn’t successfully trade for him, but rather, the defending champions didn’t need him.

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is among the team's new offseason additions after outfielder Juan Soto left the Bronx Bombers for the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million contract. When asked during a Tuesday press conference about how he feels arriving in town alongside new first baseman Paul Goldschmidt after Soto's departure,