Angels strike out 18 times in loss to Seattle Mariners
George Kirby struck out a career-high 14 during seven innings of two-hit ball, and the Seattle Mariners snapped their five-game losing streak with a 3-2…
Why Clayton Kershaw can still be a key part of Dodgers rotation
Before anything, Clayton Kershaw has to believe. Before he can snap off curveballs the way he used to, before he can be a dependable member…
Rain, lightning disrupt opening games of regional playoffs
There was rain, lightning and some comedic reactions for the strange June weather Tuesday that disrupted the opening day of the Southern California regional baseball…
Was Chris Sale really ‘fastest’ to reach strikeout milestone?
When is the “fastest” something of a slow roll? How about last week when pitcher Chris Sale was crowned the fastest to reach 2,500 career…
José Soriano delivers big game for Angels in win over Guardians
CLEVELAND — José Soriano threw six scoreless innings, Mike Trout had a hit in his return to the Angels’ lineup in a 4-1 win over the Cleveland…
Jack Kochanowicz shows potential in Angels’ loss to Yankees
Jack Kochanowicz mowed through his first three innings against the Yankees on Monday night.The 6-foot-7 sinkerballer was doing all of what manager Ron Washington asked…
Dodgers continue ‘to bet on’ Michael Conforto, but can he break slump?
PHOENIX — The skill Michael Conforto has been best at this season is probably the last one he ever hoped to master.“To be good at dealing with…
Nolan Schanuel leaves with injury in Angels’ loss to Twins
MINNEAPOLIS — Ty France doubled, singled and drove in a run as the Minnesota Twins matched their season high with 13 hits and beat the Angels 5-1…
Prep sports roundup: St. John Bosco opens three-game lead in Trinity League
Winning close games has become part of St. John Bosco’s success this season as the Braves close in on winning their first Trinity League baseball…
Jo Adell’s double keys Angels’ walkoff victory over Giants
Jo Adell had a bases-clearing double in a four-run ninth inning against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker and the Angels rallied to beat the Giants…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates again in Dodgers’ win over Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — One of the starting pitchers Friday night has won two Cy Young Awards.The other is making an early case to win one of his…
Prep sports roundup: Cypress takes over first place in Crestview League
Cypress has had one of the toughest nonleague baseball schedules this season, with games against Harvard-Westlake, Sierra Canyon, JSerra, Loyola, Bishop Amat and Aquinas.It has…
Prep talk: Max Fried vs. Jack Flaherty excites Harvard-Westlake fans
What a morning it was on Wednesday for Harvard-Westlake coaches, players and fans. If they had access to the Internet or a television, they wanted…
Midseason baseball report: The players and teams to watch
At the midway point of the high school baseball season, senior Jackson Eisenhauer of Crespi has been close to perfect. He has pitched 36 innings…
Prep roundup: Bishop Alemany wins fourth straight Mission League game
Don’t look now, but Bishop Alemany is getting hot in Mission League baseball. The Warriors won their fourth consecutive league game under first-year coach Randy…
NL West preview: Can Diamondbacks or Padres challenge Dodgers?
2024 | 80-82, 4th in West Last year in playoffs | 2021 Under the new front office leadership of former All-Star catcher Buster Posey, the…
Roki Sasaki’s first official Dodgers outing is a rousing success
PHOENIX — It all came as advertised.The 99-mph heat. The late-diving, hard-biting splitter. The overwhelming, if still raw, stuff that many expect will make him a future…
Dodgers’ in-person push to sign Roki Sasaki didn’t involve Ohtani
Neither Shohei Ohtani nor Yoshinobu Yamamoto were part of the Dodgers’ initial in-person pitch to Japanese pitching star Roki Sasaki, a meeting that took place…
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…
Dodgers agree to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell
The Dodgers won the World Series last season in spite of their short-handed pitching.Next year, they hope a reinforced staff can be the key to…