Philadelphia Phillies’ Ranger Suárez pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Angels Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Angels’ José Soriano pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Angels’ Zach Neto follows through after … [Read more...] about Angels ride early big inning to win rubber game against Phillies
Angels’ Taylor Ward reaches milestone amid another hot streak
PHILADELPHIA — Taylor Ward didn’t have much time to anticipate his 100th career homer. It happened the day after he hit his 99th. That’s how it’s been going for Ward this season. His 23 homers are just two shy of his career high, even though there are more than two months to go in the season. Ward’s .485 slugging percentage would be a career high. “I just think going back to … [Read more...] about Angels’ Taylor Ward reaches milestone amid another hot streak
Dodgers’ offense wakes up but falls short in another loss to Brewers
Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Milwaukee Brewers’ Isaac Collins gestures as he rounds first after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Dodgers, Saturday, July 19, … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ offense wakes up but falls short in another loss to Brewers
Chargers’ defense focuses on standards
EL SEGUNDO — How low can they go? Last season, the Chargers gave up a puny average of 17.7 points per game, best in the NFL. They won 11 games during Jesse Minter’s first season as their defensive coordinator after joining forces with Coach Jim Harbaugh in his return to the NFL, thanks in large part to their stingy defense. Many of the pillars of their successful 2024 season … [Read more...] about Chargers’ defense focuses on standards
Dodgers give struggling Mookie Betts day off amidst ongoing slump
LOS ANGELES — For the first time since 2015, Mookie Betts wasn’t chosen for this week’s All-Star Game. That four-day break spent with family in Nashville wasn’t enough to turn around the worst offensive season of his career in the estimation of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. After watching Betts go 0 for 4 with two strikeouts, two weak groundouts and multiple swings at pitches … [Read more...] about Dodgers give struggling Mookie Betts day off amidst ongoing slump