LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have had the player for almost a season and a half. Now they get the complications. “It’s a big day,” General Manager Brandon Gomes said Monday afternoon before Shohei Ohtani took the mound, resuming his two-way career for the first time as a Dodger. “Obviously since we’ve been watching Sho from afar and now that he’s been here, it’s such an amazing … [Read more...] about Dodgers have to learn how to handle a two-way player now
Shohei Ohtani makes long-awaited return to mound as Dodgers beat Padres
Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani takes the mound during the first inning of their game against the San Diego Padres on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. It was the first time Ohtani pitched in a major league game in 22 months following elbow surgery and his first time ever pitching for the Dodgers. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Dodgers … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani makes long-awaited return to mound as Dodgers beat Padres
Angels beat Yankees in 11 innings after José Soriano’s dominant start
NEW YORK — José Soriano delivered exactly what the Angels needed. Soriano pitched seven scoreless innings as the Angels pulled out a 1-0, 11-inning victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night, snapping their three-game losing streak. “Awesome,” Manager Ron Washington said. “From Soriano all the way till I gave the ball to (Hunter) Strickland, they all came in and did a … [Read more...] about Angels beat Yankees in 11 innings after José Soriano’s dominant start
Kings re-sign goalie Pheonix Copley to 1-year deal
The Kings have re-signed goaltender Pheonix Copley to a one-year contract worth $775,000, per a news release from the team on Monday. Copley, 33, spent last season with the Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, playing 42 regular-season games and a pair of playoff contests. He was effectively the parent club’s No. 3 goaltender. He served in an emergency capacity and made one … [Read more...] about Kings re-sign goalie Pheonix Copley to 1-year deal
Chargers’ early riser Oronde Gadsden II making a good first impression
Chargers players goes through an OTA practice at the Chargers’ facility on Monday, June 16, 2025, in El Segundo. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer) Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton goes through drills during an OTA practice at the Chargers’ facility on Monday, June 16, 2025, in El Segundo. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer) Chargers … [Read more...] about Chargers’ early riser Oronde Gadsden II making a good first impression