Last week the Los Angeles Dodgers found themselves in a pickle.
Nearly two weeks after the start of escalating, violent federal immigration raids across the Los Angeles area, the World Series champs had yet to make any kind of public statement, despite facing strong criticism from even some of their most loyal fans.
Then, last Wednesday, the Dodgers said they were going to make a big announcement related to the raids the following day.
The next day, activists trailed federal police from a raid at a Home Depot in East Hollywood to the gates of Dodger Stadium, prompting rumors that Dodger parking lots were being used as staging areas for ICE.
The news seemingly forced the Dodgers to finally acknowledge the elephant in the room.