However, questions surround the futures of Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, and Clayton Kershaw.

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Right fielder Andre Ethier was moved to center field in manager Don Mattingly's starting lineup, the 49th he has used in 53 games.

NPR: Kemp On DL With Hamstring Strain

Hanley Ramirez will miss the start of the season due to a right thumb injury, but the lineup still has plenty of power with Matt Kemp, Adrian Gonzalez and Andre Ethier.

WSJ: MLB 2013: Challengers gear up to take down Giants

Hefner pitched his best game of the season for the New York Mets and was gone by the time Andre Ethier hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning that sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 win Thursday.

WSJ: Hefner pitches well, Mets beaten late by Dodgers