Dear Dave (Roberts) and Kurt (Suzuki), How was your off-season? Did you get some fishing in? I write to offer some consolation about the inevitable trials of the upcoming MLB season. I […]
Tougher task: Dave or Kurt?
It’s NL West crown Number 12 (of 13) for the Dodgers
By Jack Thompson Associated Press Writer PHOENIX (AP) — As the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their 12th National League West title in 13 years, Clayton Kershaw thought about participating in a division […]
Sore arms plaguing Dodgers
MIAMI (AP) — Injuries to Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers continued to pile up this week as right-hander Evan Phillips went on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right forearm discomfort. Phillips […]
How Blue Crew came through
By Ronald Blum/AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — You gotta hand it to Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. And not just because the Yankees certainly did. When […]
Shohei creates the 50-50 club
MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani became the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season when he homered three times and stole […]
Ohtani, Trout have all-star games; both teams in first
Former teammates Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani had all-star games on a Monday that saw both teams in first place in their divisions. Ohtani was 3-for-5 with a home run and a […]
Don’t get burned in Hot Stove
This time of year is what used to be called The Hot Stove League, when baseball was shuttered for six months and fans theoretically gathered around a warm kitchen appliance – today […]
Election Day or Election Days?
The results of Tuesday’s midterm general election may not be known until well into Wednesday and perhaps beyond. Among the factors affecting the count are a larger-than-expected turnout for a non-presidential year, […]
For LA, a field of nightmares
By Bernie Wilson/AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) – Baseball fans in San Diego have been waiting a long time to party like this and the Padres were more than happy to […]
Anaheim Ducks are ice-cold
What on ice is wrong with the Anaheim Ducks? This is a team that started out hot, battling with other teams for the lead in the NHL Pacific Division. But now they […]
