A team-by-team look at the American League West, including key players each club acquired and lost, top hitters, projected rotations, and outlooks for the 2025 season. HOUSTON ASTROS 2024: 88-73, first place, lost to Detroit in Wild Card Series Manager: Joe Espada (second season) Opening Day: Thursday, vs. New York Mets He’s Here: 1B Christian Walker, 3B Isaac Paredes, INF Luis … [Read more...] about 2025 AL West season preview capsules
Luka Doncic takes responsibility for Lakers’ communication drop-off in loss to Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. — Before the Lakers’ 118-106 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, Coach JJ Redick emphasized the importance of his team getting back to talking more on defense. To rebuild the trust that allowed them to have the league’s top-ranked defense from Jan. 15-March 7, they’d have to improve their communication after digressing into bad defensive habits over the … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic takes responsibility for Lakers’ communication drop-off in loss to Magic
Angels rally past Dodgers as both teams navigate missing shortstops
ANAHEIM — The Dodgers won the World Series in 2024, the Angels finished in last place in the American League West and there still will be an area where each will be on equal footing early in the season. Both teams will be getting their shortstop position in order when the regular season kicks into high gear on Thursday. The Angels will be without one of their top players in … [Read more...] about Angels rally past Dodgers as both teams navigate missing shortstops
Jack Kochanowicz gets final spot in Angels’ rotation; Reid Detmers to bullpen
ANAHEIM — Perhaps the biggest position battle of the Angels’ spring training has been decided. Angels manager Ron Washington announced Monday that Jack Kochanowicz has earned the final spot in the starting rotation and Reid Detmers will stay with the major-league team in the bullpen. Kochanowicz was outstanding in the final months of the 2024 season, posting a 2.45 ERA in … [Read more...] about Jack Kochanowicz gets final spot in Angels’ rotation; Reid Detmers to bullpen
Kings face Rangers looking to extend hot streak on home ice
The Kings have hit their stride at the right time. After scoring 14 goals in two games from 10 different players, they’ll turn their attention to the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. In addition to establishing a franchise-record home points streak and having won eight of their past nine games overall, the Kings have reached unseen levels of not only scoring but scoring … [Read more...] about Kings face Rangers looking to extend hot streak on home ice