LOS ANGELES — They will be missed. The elevation of Dalton Rushing to the majors and carving out of a role for Hyeseong Kim last week have improved the Dodgers’ roster. But the subtraction of established, well-liked veterans Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor, both long-time members of the Dodgers, has left a hole in the day-to-day life of their former teammates and inevitably … [Read more...] about Moving on without Austin Barnes, Chris Taylor will affect Dodgers’ chemistry
Angels’ rotation shows signs of progress in performance, stability
WEST SACRAMENTO — When Hayden Birdsong started on the mound for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, the Angels stood alone in the majors. Birdsong became the sixth starter of the season for the Giants, leaving the Angels as the only team in the majors that has still used only five starters. Every other team has had to replace at least one starter because of injury or … [Read more...] about Angels’ rotation shows signs of progress in performance, stability
Teoscar Hernández’s 3-run homer propels Dodgers past Diamondbacks
LOS ANGELES — What was shaping up to be a disappointing homestand for the Dodgers ended on a high note. Teoscar Hernandez made sure of it. Hernandez hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the sixth inning to back a solid outing from Dustin May, and the Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-1, on Wednesday night to wrap up their nine-game homestand. Hernandez’s blast swung the … [Read more...] about Teoscar Hernández’s 3-run homer propels Dodgers past Diamondbacks
Logan O’Hoppe blasts 2 homers as hot-hitting Angels win 6th straight
WEST SACRAMENTO — The Angels have become an offensive juggernaut in the past week. They bashed their way to a sixth consecutive victory, beating the Athletics, 10-5, on Wednesday night. The Angels’ longest winning streak since they won six in a row last season has been fueled by an offense that has scored 7.3 runs per game, including 15 homers. They’ve hit .292 with a .945 OPS … [Read more...] about Logan O’Hoppe blasts 2 homers as hot-hitting Angels win 6th straight
Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing making an immediate impression
LOS ANGELES — Dalton Rushing is proving a quick study in his first week as a major leaguer. Rushing, the Dodgers’ 24-year-old rookie catcher, received the start behind the plate against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night, his third start in seven games since receiving his first call-up on May 14. While the learning curve in the majors is often steep, especially for … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing making an immediate impression