The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman celebrates after hitting an RBI double during the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh) Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. May took a shutout into the … [Read more...] about Dustin May has best start of season as Dodgers sweep White Sox
Angels’ Christian Moore placed on injured list with sprained left thumb
ATLANTA — Christian Moore’s diagnosis of a sprained left thumb is one of those occasions when a player feels relief even as he’s going on the injured list. When Moore jammed the thumb of his glove hand into the ground while trying to make a diving stop on Wednesday night, he and many watching feared the worst. Tests showed nothing requiring surgery, so the Angels’ rookie second … [Read more...] about Angels’ Christian Moore placed on injured list with sprained left thumb
Jaxson Hayes returning to Lakers on 1-year deal
One day after finding their starting center in former No. 1 draft pick Deandre Ayton, the Lakers brought back a familiar face to fortify their big man rotation. Jaxson Hayes will return to the Lakers on a one-year contract, a source confirmed to the Southern California News Group on Thursday. Hayes, the No. 8 pick in the 2019 draft, originally joined the Lakers on a two-year, … [Read more...] about Jaxson Hayes returning to Lakers on 1-year deal
Dodgers’ Max Muncy expects to miss 6 weeks with left knee bone bruise
LOS ANGELES — As owners of the best record in baseball, with an 8½-game lead in National League West going into Thursday’s games, the Dodgers took a glass-half-full approach to Max Muncy’s left knee injury. Muncy went on the injured list with a bone bruise in the knee and is expected to miss six weeks, according to the initial timetable. But considering how severe the injury … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Max Muncy expects to miss 6 weeks with left knee bone bruise
José Soriano, Zach Neto lead Angels to series victory over Braves
ATLANTA — José Soriano, Zach Neto and the Angels rebounded nicely on Thursday night. Soriano pitched seven scoreless innings and Neto broke out of his brief slump with three hits in a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, which helped him bury the memory of Soriano’s nightmare outing last week and the team’s disheartening loss a night earlier. “I think we’ve shown that all year, … [Read more...] about José Soriano, Zach Neto lead Angels to series victory over Braves