LOS ANGELES — Why now? That Dalton Rushing would get to the big leagues sometime this season was expected. That it would cost Austin Barnes playing time was inevitable. But the timing of the move to promote the top prospect and designate the veteran backup catcher for assignment this week seemed sudden. But the equation had shifted against Barnes, prompting the move. Rushing … [Read more...] about Dodgers believe Dalton Rushing is ready for majors
Dodgers hit 5 home runs including 2 by Shohei Ohtani in rout of A’s
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers can be forgiven for scheduling a lot of Shohei Ohtani bobblehead nights. Beyond the obvious marketing benefits, Ohtani certainly seems to find them invigorating. He has homered on three of the first four giveaways, including a walkoff homer earlier this season and a two-homer, six-RBI night Thursday as the Dodgers sent the A’s back to wherever they … [Read more...] about Dodgers hit 5 home runs including 2 by Shohei Ohtani in rout of A’s
Kings introduce Ken Holland as general manager
EL SEGUNDO — Ken Holland was formally introduced as the 10th general manager in Kings’ franchise history on Thursday, holding court alongside team president Luc Robitaille at a well-attended news conference. Much of the Kings’ roster was on hand, ownership was represented by AEG’s Dan Beckerman and Jim Hiller’s coaching staff, which, along with the rest of the hockey ops group, … [Read more...] about Kings introduce Ken Holland as general manager
Lakers view Austin Reaves as one of their three pillars
EL SEGUNDO — If there were any doubts about Austin Reaves’ standing with the Lakers, general manager Rob Pelinka provided clarity on how Reaves is viewed by the organization. “When your foundation for those three players is that they’re players of high character and a highly competitive nature, that’s the perfect starting point, to have three players like that,” Pelinka … [Read more...] about Lakers view Austin Reaves as one of their three pillars
Angels closer Kenley Jansen says mental strength allows him to survive job
LOS ANGELES — Kenley Jansen had never endured a game quite like this one. The Angels’ 37-year-old closer had pitched more than 900 regular-season and playoff games in the majors without allowing three homers in a game until May 2. Still, when Jansen spoke to reporters just 15 minutes after that debacle, he was already well into the process of flushing it from his mind. He … [Read more...] about Angels closer Kenley Jansen says mental strength allows him to survive job