Dodgers Dugout: One step closer to the destination
Hi and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, reminding you to stock up on your favorite antacid before the…
Dodgers bullpen is a mess. Can Roki Sasaki’s return provide relief?
Dave Roberts often refers to his bullpen hierarchy as something of a “trust tree,” with branches of relievers he can trust in leverage spots.Right now,…
MLB will use robot umpires in 2026, ushering in a new era
NEW YORK — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the…
Dodgers Dugout: Is this the worst bullpen in L.A. Dodgers history?
Hi and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, reminding you to return your tray table to its full upright…
Dodgers Dugout: Clayton Kershaw is retiring! Plus, is Shohei Ohtani or Kyle Schwarber the NL MVP?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. This is a special bonus edition of the newsletter, because it…
Clayton Kershaw announces retirement after 18 seasons with the Dodgers
Last year, in the middle of a World Series celebration he had spent two decades dreaming about, Clayton Kershaw took the mic at Dodger Stadium…
Dodgers Dugout: Here’s why Dave Roberts did the right thing pulling Shohei Ohtani from his no-hit bid
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. Don Stanhouse would have been a perfect fit for this bullpen.…
‘Wait your turn’ still an option in prep football during transfer era
“Wait your turn.”Those three words are repeated again and again by parents trying to teach their young sons and daughters good manners, whether it’s at…
Prep talk: Canoga Park public address announcer retires after 30 years
It was the end of an era on Friday night at Canoga Park High, where Mark Nogy completed his final high school football home game…
TV news’ FAST era: Can free channels bring back younger viewers?
Now you can be a cord-cutter and a TV news junkie too.That’s because consumers who are giving up pay TV are finding a growing array…
A new era of American political violence is upon us. How did we get here? How does it end?
Two assassination attempts on President Trump. The assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband and the wounding of others. The shooting death of…
Dodgers Dugout: The 10 best relief pitchers in Dodgers history
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. Here’s a bonus edition of the newsletter as we continue to…
Terry Reid, singer who turned down Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, dies at 75
Terry Reid, the bombastic British singer who famously passed on fronting both Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died. He was 75.Reid’s representatives confirmed his…
Strong rehab outing could put Roki Sasaki back in Dodgers’ postseason roster contention
Roki Sasaki topped 100 mph a half-dozen times in four shutout innings of a rehab start for triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, pushing himself back…
Why the Dodgers aren’t changing their slumping bullpen hierarchy yet
It was like Orel Hershiser could hear what Dodger fans were screaming at their TV.Because, as slumping closer Tanner Scott came trotting into a nightmare…
Dodgers Dugout: Is the magic gone?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. That beeping sound you hear is the Dodgers and Padres trying…
Anthropic’s $1.5-billion settlement signals new era for AI and artists
Chatbot builder Anthropic agreed to pay $1.5 billion to authors in a landmark copyright settlement that could redefine how artificial intelligence companies compensate creators.The San…
UN watchdog finds uranium at alleged Syrian nuclear site from al-Assad era | Nuclear Energy News
The IAEA has urged Syria to cooperate fully over allegations it had been building a covert nuclear reactor at the site – allegations Syria denies.Published…
Jason Adam, the pitcher the Dodgers can’t score against, is sidelined
San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam is out for the season after he ruptured a quad tendon Monday when planting his left foot while trying…
Dodgers Dugout: What to do about Tanner Scott?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. The way I see it, the Dodgers needed to go 21-10…