Ace Bailey has been pegged as a can’t-miss prospect, an athletic 6-foot-8 forward who can score like few players in this year’s NBA draft. His decisions leading up to the draft might send him slipping further down the lottery. Once projected as a top-three pick, Bailey could find himself waiting a bit longer than his Rutgers teammate Dylan Harper after opting to decline … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA mock draft: Will Ace Bailey have Shedeur Sanders-like slide?
NBA draft: Clippers’ needs include the present and the future
The Clippers’ needs going forward are simple. They need a big man for the present, so center Ivica Zubac doesn’t have to play 33 minutes per game, and a solid point guard for the future. The Clippers will be eyeing those positions during this week’s two-day NBA draft with their first- and second-round picks. The first round of the draft is Wednesday (5 p.m. PT) with the second … [Read more...] about NBA draft: Clippers’ needs include the present and the future
Angels score early and late with help from Red Sox
The Angels’ Zach Neto hits a solo home run on the first pitch of the bottom of the first inning of their game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz throws to the plate during the second inning of their game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Angel Stadium. … [Read more...] about Angels score early and late with help from Red Sox
Kyren Paris back with Angels temporarily after more struggles in Triple-A
ANAHEIM — The arrival of Kevin Newman’s third child opened the door for Kyren Paris to get back to the big leagues. He’s still got some work to do in order to earn a longer stay with the Angels. Paris, who figures to be in the major leagues for two or three days while Newman is on the paternity list, was hitting .188 with a .703 OPS in 23 games at Triple-A since he was demoted … [Read more...] about Kyren Paris back with Angels temporarily after more struggles in Triple-A
Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing learning as he waits for his opportunities
LOS ANGELES — Appearing infrequently, on a schedule that threatens to stunt his growth and limit his productivity, Dodgers rookie catcher Dalton Rushing has started to deliver in the shadows and find elbow room in the corners. Perhaps one day Rushing will find an expanded role, but as the backup to one of the best catchers in baseball in Will Smith, the budding prospect will … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing learning as he waits for his opportunities