NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani’s return to two-way player status will move a step closer to reality Saturday afternoon. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Friday that Ohtani is scheduled to face hitters in a live batting practice session on Saturday. It will be Ohtani’s first time throwing to hitters since his second elbow surgery in September 2023 and a significant advancement … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani ready to face hitters in live batting practice
Angels encouraged by development of top prospect Christian Moore
ANAHEIM — Early in his time at Triple-A, Christian Moore has done what the Angels wanted him to do. Moore, the Angels’ top hitting prospect, had eight hits in his first 13 at-bats after being promoted from Double-A earlier this week. That includes one home run. Moore, 22, was in big league camp with the Angels during spring training. After a hot start in the spring, he cooled … [Read more...] about Angels encouraged by development of top prospect Christian Moore
Dorian Finney-Smith calls Lakers experience ‘amazing’ so far
LOS ANGELES — When Dorian Finney-Smith first joined the Lakers after being acquired in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets in late December, he expressed eagerness to get back to playing “meaningful basketball.” The veteran forward was coming off playing for a Nets team that went 32-50 in 2023-24, missing the Play-In Tournament, and started the 2024-25 with a 12-20 record before … [Read more...] about Dorian Finney-Smith calls Lakers experience ‘amazing’ so far
Clippers’ Ivica Zubac named to NBA’s All-Defensive 2nd team
Clippers center Ivica Zubac was named to the NBA’s All-Defensive second team, it was announced on Thursday. It is the first career All-Defensive selection for Zubac, who averaged career highs of 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 0.69 steals and 32.8 minutes in 80 games this season and helped the Clippers finish third in the league in defensive rating (109.4) and fifth in net rating … [Read more...] about Clippers’ Ivica Zubac named to NBA’s All-Defensive 2nd team
Taylor Ward’s 2nd grand slam of trip leads Angels to 7th straight win
Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Athletics on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in West Sacramento. (AP Photo/Nic Coury) The Athletics’ Brent Rooker, right, celebrates his home run with Jacob Wilson during the first inning of a baseball game against the Angels in West Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, May 22, 2025. … [Read more...] about Taylor Ward’s 2nd grand slam of trip leads Angels to 7th straight win