LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers reinforced their bullpen by promoting right-hander Jack Little from Triple-A Oklahoma City. To make room for Little, however, the Dodgers sent right-hander Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A and moved right-hander Tony Gonsolin to the 60-day injured list. Sheehan was activated from the IL and made his return from Tommy John surgery by pitching four innings in … [Read more...] about Dodgers send Emmet Sheehan back to Triple-A, add Jack Little
The Audible: On the Lakers’ stunning $10 billion price tag for Mark Walter
Jim Alexander: How, exactly, to gauge the real impact of Wednesday’s stunning news that the Lakers (a) are being sold, after 46 seasons under Buss family ownership, and (b) are being sold to a neighbor, in a way of speaking, with Dodgers controlling owner Mark Walter making a $10 billion deal to buy the team? I’m still sorting it out, and I would assume people whose job is to … [Read more...] about The Audible: On the Lakers’ stunning $10 billion price tag for Mark Walter
Angels fail to complete 4-game sweep of Yankees
NEW YORK — The Angels had to settle for a very good series in the Bronx instead of a historic one. With a chance to complete their first four-game sweep of the New York Yankees, the Angels lost 7-3 in the series finale on Thursday afternoon. After winning the first three games in New York, the Angels (36-38) could still feel relatively good about themselves because of the way … [Read more...] about Angels fail to complete 4-game sweep of Yankees
Ducks offseason analysis: What you need to know
The NHL season has ended and while the Florida Panthers were thrilled to repeat as champions, the Ducks remained preoccupied with reversing the fortunes that have caused them to miss the playoffs seven seasons in a row. Next, they’ll navigate a pivotal summer with a renewed commitment to potentially spend to the upper limit of the salary cap and a legitimate push to return to … [Read more...] about Ducks offseason analysis: What you need to know
Kings offseason analysis: What you need to know
For the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, running in place signified another berth in the Stanley Cup Final and, for Florida, another deep quaff of champagne from that coveted chalice. For the Kings, it meant general manager Rob Blake and the organization parted ways, with veteran and four-time Stanley Cup winner Ken Holland coming aboard to break the Kings’ string of four … [Read more...] about Kings offseason analysis: What you need to know