PITTSBURGH — The Dodgers made two expected additions to their roster on Monday – and one unexpected addition to the organization. Right-hander Michael Kopech and infielder Hyeseong Kim were activated from the injured list as planned. They take the two additional spots with rosters expanding to 28 for September. And former Dodgers left-hander Andrew Heaney rejoined the … [Read more...] about Dodgers welcome back Kopech, Kim – and take minor-league flier on Heaney
Angels’ Taylor Ward grateful for only minor injuries after fence collision
HOUSTON — Angels left fielder Taylor Ward was back in the clubhouse on Monday, with a long cut above his right eye and a feeling of relief that nothing worse happened. Ward said the cut required about 20 stitches, including repairing a blood vessel and a muscle, but there was no damage to his eye and he did not suffer a concussion. He said he’s hoping to play again in the … [Read more...] about Angels’ Taylor Ward grateful for only minor injuries after fence collision
Matthew Stafford, Alaric Jackson both expected to play in Rams’ opener
The good news the Rams have been waiting for arrived on Monday, as head coach Sean McVay said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) and left tackle Alaric Jackson (blood clots) are expected to play in Sunday’s season opener against the Houston Texans. Stafford, who missed the first four weeks of training camp with an aggravated disk in his back, has participated in full in … [Read more...] about Matthew Stafford, Alaric Jackson both expected to play in Rams’ opener
Chargers RB Najee Harris mum on circumstances surrounding eye injury
EL SEGUNDO — Chargers running back Najee Harris didn’t wish to reveal details about the eye injury that prevented him from practicing with his teammates during training camp. He also said he didn’t want to address any limitations he might have going into Friday’s season opener. “I don’t want to go into that,” Harris said Monday. Coach Jim Harbaugh said it was still to be … [Read more...] about Chargers RB Najee Harris mum on circumstances surrounding eye injury
Will a walk-off homer spark Will Smith, Dodgers to a strong finish?
LOS ANGELES — The version of Will Smith the Dodgers are looking for turned on a fastball over the inside part of the plate on Sunday afternoon and transformed growing despair into jubilation. The late-inning drama, when the Dodgers lost the lead in the eighth and won the game in the ninth, encapsulated an entire season. Considered by some as the greatest roster ever assembled, … [Read more...] about Will a walk-off homer spark Will Smith, Dodgers to a strong finish?