Dodgers notes: Emil Morales, Fernando Valenzuela, stadium transit

On May 23, 1980 … a new four-year agreement was reached between the MLB Players Association and the 26 clubs.

The two sides agreed to set aside the issue of free agent compensation for further study and negotiation. Ultimately, the two sides could not reach an agreement, which led to the two-month strike in 1981. Buried in the new agreement was a provision known as the “medical rehabilitation program.” The city of Torrance is trying out a new shuttle service two and from Dodger Stadium, beginning this weekend, with trips costing $2 each way: “The pilot service will operate on Sunday, May 10; Sunday, May 31; Sunday, June 7; and Sunday July 5, 2026, offering direct service to and from the stadium.” Nathalie Alonso wrote a children’s book about Fernando Valenzuela called *¡Viva Valenzuela!*, which focuses on Fernandomania and his bursting onto the scene with the Dodgers in 1981. Illustrator John Parra shared some details on his process illustrating a portion of the book.