LOS ANGELES — Miguel Rojas only looked as if he was celebrating the Lakers’ $10 billion sale to Dodgers owner Mark Walter while wearing purple and gold Nike Kobe 5 Protro shoes during batting practice. The truth is that the Dodgers infielder has been wearing them during batting practice all season as if the lifelong Lakers fan had been waiting for this day. “Having the … [Read more...] about Dodgers expect Mark Walter is ‘going to be impactful’ for Lakers
Angels take advantage of mistake for 3rd straight victory over Yankees
NEW YORK — Just when the Angels were on their way to another huge missed opportunity, they caught a break. New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe booted a routine double play ball – twice – and it allowed the Angels to score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. That was the crack in the door the Angels needed to squeak out a 3-2 victory on Wednesday night, as they took the … [Read more...] about Angels take advantage of mistake for 3rd straight victory over Yankees
Ducks re-sign winger Nikita Nesterenko to 2-year deal
The Ducks have re-signed winger Nikita Nesterenko to a two-year contract, the team announced in a Wednesday news release. This deal carries a value just above the league minimum of $775,000. Notably, the pact being a one-way contract might signal a more consistent, more permanent role for Nesterenko, who has mostly been featured at the minor-league level over the past three … [Read more...] about Ducks re-sign winger Nikita Nesterenko to 2-year deal
Report: Buss family agrees to sell Lakers to Dodgers’ Mark Walter
The Buss family has reportedly agreed to sell the majority ownership of the Lakers to Dodgers chairman Mark Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim Partners. ESPN first reported the sale on Wednesday afternoon, adding that Jeanie Buss will continue to be the franchise’s governor. Walter has interests in multiple professional sports organizations, including the Dodgers, the WNBA’s Sparks, … [Read more...] about Report: Buss family agrees to sell Lakers to Dodgers’ Mark Walter
Dodgers’ 5-run 6th inning decides wild one with Padres
LOS ANGELES — When the Dodgers and San Diego Padres get together, the baseball is usually pretty good. Like a good reality show, though, the drama is even better. Last fall’s five-game National League Division Series featured Jurickson Profar’s now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t trolling of Dodgers fans after he robbed Mookie Betts of a home run. When Fernando Tatis Jr. started … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ 5-run 6th inning decides wild one with Padres