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
Alexander: Tuesday’s Dodger monstrosity helped set up Wednesday’s success
SAN DIEGO — Some things just require explanation. I’m sure the phrase was heard in living rooms and dens throughout greater L.A. on Tuesday night – and I can verify with certainty it was heard in at least one – as Matt Sauer, the bulk pitcher in a planned bullpen game, was getting lit up but stayed in to throw 111 pitches in San Diego’s 11-1 rout of the Dodgers. “Take him … [Read more...] about Alexander: Tuesday’s Dodger monstrosity helped set up Wednesday’s success
Angels lead the majors in this one enviable category
ANAHEIM — If anybody knows the value of keeping a starting rotation healthy over the course of a season, it is Angels manager Ron Washington. As the Texas Rangers’ manager from 2007-14, Washington took the club to the World Series twice, including in 2011 when five starters on the staff made at least 29 starts. When the team went to the 2010 World Series, four pitchers made at … [Read more...] about Angels lead the majors in this one enviable category