Shohei Ohtani’s struggles continue as Dodgers are swept by Cubs
CHICAGO — So often when the Dodgers needed it last year, Shohei Ohtani bailed them out.During stretches in which they were scuffling at the plate, or battling…
Andrew Heaney shuts down his old team as Pirates defeat Angels
Oneil Cruz blasted a 463-foot home run to center field — the fourth longest in MLB this season — and Andrew Heaney retired the first…
How UC Irvine’s Colin Yeaman became a pro baseball prospect
It was the spring of 2022 when Colin Yeaman finished as the leading hitter with a .385 batting average on a 13-16 Saugus High baseball…
Prep baseball roundup: Corona hits seven home runs in blowout win
After being shut out last week and losing its No. 1 ranking, Corona baseball responded Monday by hitting eight home runs in a 23-3 Big…
Dodgers believe Shohei Ohtani will get a boost from dad strength
ARLINGTON, Texas — As a father of two, Dave Roberts is a true believer.“Dad strength,” he declared Sunday morning, “is real.”Which, naturally, made the Dodgers manager all…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 9.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. HUNTINGTON BEACH (18-2);…
Angels activate Zach Neto following shoulder surgery last year
The Angels activated shortstop Zach Neto off the injured list before Friday night’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants.The 24-year-old Neto injured his right…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 8.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. CORONA (17-1); Seth…
Tommy Edman continues to reveal his inner slugger in Dodgers’ win
Tommy Edman never hit more than 13 home runs in any of his six previous seasons.After 15 games this year, he’s almost halfway there.With an…
After ‘honor’ of White House visit, Shohei Ohtani keeps up 2024 pace
WASHINGTON — Even President Trump, it turns out, professes to be a Shohei Ohtani fan.So universal is Ohtani’s celebrity that, during the Dodgers’ visit to the White…
Prep baseball: Norco gets 17 hits in win over Corona Centennial
Norco collected 17 hits and hit two home runs to win the first game of a three-game Big VIII League series against Corona Centennial 15-3…
Tyler Glasnow struggles in rain as Dodgers drop series to Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — On a windy, wet and dreary afternoon at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, the Dodgers twice watched a lead slip frustratingly from their grasp.It first…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 7.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. CORONA (14-0); Six…
José Ramírez hits three home run in Guardians’ win over Angels
José Ramírez hit three homers for the second time in his career, Brayan Rocchio drove in three runs and the Cleveland Guardians snapped their three-game…
Iván Herrera homers three times as Cardinals rally to knock off Angels
ST. LOUIS — Iván Herrera hit three home runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Angels 12-5 on Wednesday.Herrera hit his third home run of…
Prep sports roundup: Josh Stonehouse hits two homers during Crespi win
The wind was blowing hard and the temperature was chilly on Tuesday in Encino, perfect conditions for punting. Josh Stonehouse, whose father was a punter,…
Shohei Ohtani 50-50 card that features part of pants tops $1 million
A baseball card autographed by Shohei Ohtani and featuring a piece of the pants the Dodgers superstar wore while becoming the first MLB player to…
Yankees’ ‘torpedo’ bats elicit shock and awe after 13-homer weekend
The Dodgers could be excused for thinking they dodged a torpedo. Good thing for them that in last year’s World Series most New York Yankees…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 6.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. CORONA (11-0); Panthers…
Prep talk: Freshmen making impact for Sherman Oaks Notre Dame softball
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High‘s softball team is on a nine-game winning streak, with six freshmen making major contributions.Freshman Keira Luderer hit two home runs…