Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias looks down at the turf as the Padres’ Jake Cronenworth rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of Monday’s game in San Diego. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, June … [Read more...] about Dodgers dominated by Yu Darvish in loss to Padres
Clippers hope adjustments will improve outlook vs. Suns
PHOENIX — One “good, feel-out game” in the books, as Paul George called it, and this Western Conference finals between George’s Clippers and the Phoenix Suns is about as hard to gauge as it was before Sunday’s game, which Phoenix won, 120-114. The fall-behind-and-figure-it-out Clippers might have the second-seeded Suns exactly where they want them (or not), but it’s awfully … [Read more...] about Clippers hope adjustments will improve outlook vs. Suns
Inside the Dodgers: The Zach Reks effect
Long time, no newsletter. I know. Checking in today with some breaking news – Zach Reks has been recalled from Oklahoma City in advance of tonight’s game in San Diego – and some bigger-picture perspective to go along with it. If you’re new to this newsletter, that’s usually how this goes. The most interesting aspect of the Dodgers’ roster this season has been their bench – not … [Read more...] about Inside the Dodgers: The Zach Reks effect
Albert Pujols on his Dodgers days: ‘This is the most fun that I’ve had in awhile’
SAN DIEGO — The shade stretched all the way up I-5 to Anaheim. “This is the most fun that I’ve had in a while,” Albert Pujols said Monday afternoon about his time with the Dodgers. “I’m having a great time right now, enjoying every moment, And, I’m just glad every time I’m out there I can help this ballclub to win and that’s my goal. I really don’t think ahead and just really … [Read more...] about Albert Pujols on his Dodgers days: ‘This is the most fun that I’ve had in awhile’
Suns’ Deandre Ayton welcomes Clippers’ small-ball challenge
PHOENIX — To their credit, the Phoenix Suns didn’t spend their week between games frittering away their advantage. While the Clippers labored against top-seeded Utah Jazz for six second-round games, the Suns spent their six days of downtime after sweeping the Denver Nuggets doing homework. So when the Clippers rolled out the small lineup that’s served them well so far this … [Read more...] about Suns’ Deandre Ayton welcomes Clippers’ small-ball challenge