The Angels will promote top prospect Christian Moore to the majors on Friday in Baltimore, a source confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Moore, 22, was hitting .350 with a .999 OPS in 20 games at Triple-A Salt Lake. He began the season at Double-A Rocket City, hitting .234 with a .665 OPS in his first 34 games. It seems likely that Moore will get regular playing time at second … [Read more...] about Angels to promote top prospect Christian Moore
Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith reportedly has surgery on left ankle
Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith reportedly had surgery to address left ankle ailments, but is expected to participate when training camp starts in the fall. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported on Thursday that Finney-Smith underwent the procedure that will allow Finney-Smith to play “pain-free” after having lingering left ankle ailments. Finney-Smith, 31, was initially on a … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith reportedly has surgery on left ankle
Ducks trade for Rangers winger Chris Kreider
The Ducks have acquired veteran winger Chris Kreider from the New York Rangers in exchange for Carey Terrance in a deal that also involved draft picks, the team announced Thursday. Kreider, 34, had played his entire career in the Big Apple, beginning in 2012-13. He will arrive in Orange County with two years left on his contract at an annual average value of $6.5 million. He’d … [Read more...] about Ducks trade for Rangers winger Chris Kreider
Kings’ Anže Kopitar wins his 3rd Lady Byng Trophy
For the second time in three years and the third time in his illustrious career, Kings captain Anže Kopitar has won the NHL’s Lady Byng Trophy. It is awarded annually “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” Kopitar is the 10th player in NHL history to take home the trophy … [Read more...] about Kings’ Anže Kopitar wins his 3rd Lady Byng Trophy
Dodgers will use Ben Casparius as interim replacement in starting rotation
SAN DIEGO — Ben Casparius has been one of the most effective pitchers in the Dodgers’ overworked bullpen, posting a 2.93 ERA and 1.00 WHIP while taking down multiple innings in 14 of his first 21 appearances this season. It’s a luxury the Dodgers might no longer be able to afford. Casparius started against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday afternoon and Dodgers manager Dave … [Read more...] about Dodgers will use Ben Casparius as interim replacement in starting rotation