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
Swanson: What if Lakers’ Rob Pelinka knows what he’s doing?
With all due respect, I’m glad none of you out there in NBA fandom is in possession of the keys to the kingdom. Truly, I’m relieved that you impatient keyboard GMs are operating from wherever you call for shots to be called – bed, basement, front porch, it’s better than in somebody’s front office. Especially the Lakers’. Because I see how you guys would shop, and it gives Black … [Read more...] about Swanson: What if Lakers’ Rob Pelinka knows what he’s doing?
Alexander: Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw joins distinguished list with 3,000th strikeout
Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate and records his 3,000th career strikeout by striking out the Chicago White Sox’s Vinny Capra to end the top of the sixth inning on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. He is just the 20th player in MLB history to reach the milestone. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG) Dodgers starting pitcher … [Read more...] about Alexander: Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw joins distinguished list with 3,000th strikeout
Kershaw’s 3,000 strikeouts a reminder that pitcher longevity is fading fast
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer It’s a big number for one of the biggest baseball stars of this generation – three-time Cy Young Award winner and Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw has reached 3,000 strikeouts. It happened on Wednesday night in the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox when the 6-foot-4 lefty caught Vinny Capra looking with a slider, setting off a huge … [Read more...] about Kershaw’s 3,000 strikeouts a reminder that pitcher longevity is fading fast
Lakers add Deandre Ayton in free agency, securing coveted big man
The Lakers entered the offseason with a dearth of centers – a reality General Manager Rob Pelinka publicly acknowledged multiple times over the last few months. And a few days into free agency, the Lakers grabbed arguably the top big man available on the market. The Lakers came to terms on contract with Deandre Ayton on Wednesday, filling the team’s biggest need since trading … [Read more...] about Lakers add Deandre Ayton in free agency, securing coveted big man