The Chargers have signed defensive back Elijah Molden to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday. The team did not disclose terms of the deal, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that it was a three-year, $18.75 million contract with $13.5 million guaranteed. Molden, the son of former Chargers cornerback Alex Molden, was acquired in a trade with the Tennessee … [Read more...] about Chargers, DB Elijah Molden agree to 3-year, $18.75M deal
Lakers without Luka Doncic, Jarred Vanderbilt tonight in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Lakers will be without one of their star players and one of their best defenders for tonight’s road game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers listed guard Luka Doncic (left calf injury management) and forward Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery management) as out against the Blazers for the game at the Moda Center, which is the second night of a … [Read more...] about Lakers without Luka Doncic, Jarred Vanderbilt tonight in Portland
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani exploring options with pitching mechanics
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Something will look different about Shohei Ohtani when he goes back to pitching in games and it won’t just be the Dodgers uniform. During his first two bullpen sessions this spring, Ohtani has thrown primarily out of the windup. During his days pitching for the Angels, Ohtani almost exclusively pitched out of the stretch. “Traditionally, I’ve been throwing … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani exploring options with pitching mechanics
Ducks analysis: Top questions at the midseason break
The Ducks coasted into the break by winning six of seven games and demonstrating a palpable confidence resulting from one of their best stretches yet under second-year coach Greg Cronin. While there may be not a clear signal that recent gains will prove sustainable, the Ducks have scored more and done almost all their damage at even strength, all without losing any luster from … [Read more...] about Ducks analysis: Top questions at the midseason break
Angels view Yusei Kikuchi as Opening Day starter and leader
TEMPE, Ariz. — When Ron Washington casually mentioned Thursday morning that left-hander Yusei Kikuchi was going to be the Angels’ Opening Day starter, he didn’t seem to think that was much of a revelation. Washington, in fact, said he hadn’t even told Kikuchi. “It’s obvious,” the Angels manager said. “We just signed him to a big contract. We didn’t bring him here to be our No. … [Read more...] about Angels view Yusei Kikuchi as Opening Day starter and leader