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
Khalil Mack happy to be back for 4th season with Chargers
EL SEGUNDO — Khalil Mack’s decision to return to the Chargers for a fourth season and to the NFL for a 12th overall was rooted in a number of things, not least of which was another shot to win with the Chargers. He looked around the locker room and determined this was where he wished to be. Mack said Wednesday, on the second day of the Chargers’ mandatory minicamp, that his … [Read more...] about Khalil Mack happy to be back for 4th season with Chargers
Teoscar Hernandez home run gives Dodgers series win in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers did their best to downplay the significance of facing the San Diego Padres for the first time since last fall’s epic National League Division Series. But the tequila might have tasted a little sweeter Wednesday afternoon. The Dodgers have a tradition – shots of tequila as a team every time they win a series. Teoscar Hernandez had the biggest shot, … [Read more...] about Teoscar Hernandez home run gives Dodgers series win in San Diego