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Dodgers Reportedly Oppose Family Restrictions for MLB Playoff Bubble Plan

Los Angeles Dodgers players have expressed opposition to family restrictions proposed by MLB as part of its plan to hold the playoffs in two "bubbles," similar to the NHL's plan for its postseason.

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic the team doesn't understand why family members require a seven-day quarantine before joining players in the bubble.

"You're asking us to choose between our families and the playoffs?" Turner said. "That's a stupid question, especially when we've played however many successful games this season. Obviously, there were two blips early on (outbreaks with the Miami Marlins and St.