Why Dodgers are betting on Blake Snell’s potential as a playoff ace
Blake Snell did not sound bitter. Somehow, he was not racked with regret.Rather, when asked at his introductory Dodgers news conference this past offseason about…
Kyle Schwarber’s grand slam dooms Angels in loss to Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and Bryce Harper capped the scoring with a two-run homer in the eighth, carrying the…
Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 career strikeouts against White Sox
When Clayton Kershaw made his major league debut as a gangly 20-year-old with a devastating curveball, he was considered a one-in-a-million talent.On Wednesday he entered…
Angels put Christian Moore on IL, pick up Chad Stevens’ contract
The Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb on Thursday.Moore left the Angels’ 8-3 loss…
Orioles overpower Angels for narrow victory
BALTIMORE — Cedric Mullins and Gary Sánchez hit back-to-back home runs to give Baltimore the lead and Félix Bautista finished off the Orioles’ 6-5 victory over the…
Blake Treinen and Dodgers agree to two-year, $22-million deal
The Dodgers retained a key member of their bullpen Sunday night, agreeing to terms with veteran closer Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22-million contract, according…