KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ben Casparius has become Shohei Ohtani’s other half. Ohtani is scheduled to make his third start as a pitcher on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals – and Casparius is expected to make his third appearance in a ‘bulk’ role behind Ohtani. “I just think it’s sort of fallen out that way – with Shohei’s work days, with Ben when he’s been online. It’s just … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Ben Casparius settling in as Shohei Ohtani’s pitching partner
Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season on medical leave
ANAHEIM — After he missed the past week because of an undisclosed medical issue, the Angels on Friday announced that Manager Ron Washington will miss the remainder of the season. Saying Washington is in good spirits and communicating with the front office multiple times a day, the oldest manager in the major leagues at 73 will slow down his hectic schedule after undergoing a … [Read more...] about Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season on medical leave
NBA draft: Clippers acquire Nevada’s Kobe Sanders in 2nd round
The Clippers wrapped up their 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night by landing Nevada’s Kobe Sanders with the 50th overall pick in the second round. The Clippers traded with the New York Knicks to move up one spot and received Sanders, a 6-foot-8 swingman, whom the Knicks had initially selected. The Clippers then selected 6-8 French forward Mohamed Diawara at No. 51 and traded him … [Read more...] about NBA draft: Clippers acquire Nevada’s Kobe Sanders in 2nd round
Lakers sign Villanova star Eric Dixon to two-way contract
The Lakers have signed former Villanova star Eric Dixon to two-way contract, his agency CSE Talent announced on Thursday night. Dixon, a 6-foot-8, 255-pound forward, signed with the Lakers shortly after going undrafted. The Lakers selected Arkansas forward Adou Thiero with the No. 36 pick after twice trading up in the second round on Thursday. The 24-year-old Dixon led the NCAA … [Read more...] about Lakers sign Villanova star Eric Dixon to two-way contract
Bad start or hot stretch, Dodgers’ Max Muncy trying to keep it all in perspective
DENVER — This next month before the trade deadline could have been very different for Max Muncy. As he slumped through the first six weeks of the season – batting .190 with a .599 OPS and just one home run in his first 150 plate appearances – Muncy became a favorite target of fan ire and speculation that the Dodgers would be looking to replace him at some point. Nolan Arenado’s … [Read more...] about Bad start or hot stretch, Dodgers’ Max Muncy trying to keep it all in perspective