Dodgers' Max Muncy Gives High Praise to Coach After Departure

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy praised hitting coach Aaron Bates after the team decided to part ways with him following a contract dispute. Bates had spent 12 seasons in the organization. Muncy said he hopes Bates gets a strong opportunity elsewhere and described him as an outstanding coach who understood what players needed to hear. The departure is among the Dodgers’ first offseason changes.