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
Clayton Kershaw closes in on 3,000 Ks as Dodgers sweep Rockies
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon in Denver. Ohtani led all National League players in votes for the All-Star Game by the end of Phase 1 voting. That gives him an automatic spot in the starting lineup for the July 15 game in Atlanta. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty … [Read more...] about Clayton Kershaw closes in on 3,000 Ks as Dodgers sweep Rockies
Bringing back James Harden remains Clippers’ top priority
With the conclusion of this year’s NBA draft, Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank turned his attention to securing future Hall of Famer James Harden for the foreseeable future. The 16-year veteran point guard can opt in to the final year of his contract for $36.3 million or opt out and seek a new longer-term deal or test free agency. The two sides … [Read more...] about Bringing back James Harden remains Clippers’ top priority
NHL draft: Islanders not revealing plan for No. 1 as event descends on L.A.
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Barely a month into his new role overseeing the New York Islanders, Mathieu Darche understands there is not much he can take credit for yet in placing his stamp on the franchise. The 48-year-old first-time general manager was still employed by Tampa Bay in early May when the NHL lottery balls bounced the Islanders’ way, vaulting them 10 spots in … [Read more...] about NHL draft: Islanders not revealing plan for No. 1 as event descends on L.A.
Shohei Ohtani locks up All-Star spot, 7 Dodgers teammates are finalists
DENVER — The Dodgers seem to field a team of All-Stars every night. Voters agreed. Phase 1 of voting for this year’s All-Star Game ended Thursday and Shohei Ohtani led all National League players in votes. That gives him an automatic spot in the starting lineup for the July 15 game at Truist Park in Atlanta. It will be Ohtani’s fifth consecutive All-Star start at DH. But seven … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani locks up All-Star spot, 7 Dodgers teammates are finalists