SAN DIEGO — Daiyan Henley looked and sounded wiped out Wednesday afternoon. The Chargers’ practice at the University of San Diego, their second and final one this week at Torero Stadium, was conducted under a blazing sun. Then he had to walk up a steep hill and some stairs before entering a makeshift interview room inside the Jenny Craig Pavilion, the school’s basketball … [Read more...] about Chargers’ Daiyan Henley talking and playing a good game
Lakers summer league: Bronny James’ development and other takeaways
The Lakers’ draft pick from last month, Adou Thiero, didn’t play as he recovers from a knee injury. The Lakers left Las Vegas losers of their last three games. Fortunately for the Lakers, wins and losses in summer league play are inconsequential. And there was still plenty to learn from the eight combined exhibitions they played over the last 1½ weeks at the California Classic … [Read more...] about Lakers summer league: Bronny James’ development and other takeaways
Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki ‘building up’ after shoulder injury
LOS ANGELES — Right-hander Roki Sasaki will not be on the upcoming long-haul road trip to Boston, Cincinnati and Tampa, yet will be on his own busy travel and work schedule. Sasaki threw a 39-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday morning and will have another Saturday at Dodger Stadium when the team is on the East Coast. He then will depart for Arizona to ramp up his preparations … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki ‘building up’ after shoulder injury
Big inning sinks Angels as they get swept by Mets
NEW YORK — Jake Eder learned a lesson, although it came a little too late for the Angels. Eder, the bulk pitcher in a bullpen game, gave up four quick runs before discovering the proper mindset. Although he finished by allowing just one more run and lasting five more innings, the damage was done in what would become a 6-3 loss to the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon. The … [Read more...] about Big inning sinks Angels as they get swept by Mets
Angels’ Jorge Soler on a hot streak despite ailing back
NEW YORK — It turns out that Jorge Soler isn’t hitting better because he feels better. He’s just learning better how to play when he’s not feeling right. “My back is still bothering me,” Soler said through an interpreter Wednesday morning. “That’s why I’m doing less things, simple things, just being ready for the game.” Soler hit .109 with a .289 OPS in the 15 games leading to … [Read more...] about Angels’ Jorge Soler on a hot streak despite ailing back