SAN DIEGO — There was a time early in his tenure as Dodgers manager when Dave Roberts dismissed the idea of the San Diego Padres being the Dodgers’ rival, saying historically that label applied to the San Francisco Giants. Times have changed. “I think it’s become a rivalry because the stakes have been higher, which we’ve seen in the last few years,” Roberts said as this week’s … [Read more...] about Dodgers about to get a heavy dose of NL West rivals
Angels shortstop Zach Neto faces plenty of All-Star competition
ANAHEIM — For the second time in three weeks, two of the top young shortstops in the American League will butt heads as Zach Neto leads the Angels against Jacob Wilson and the Athletics. And both players are having strong enough seasons to start the speculation they could be teammates in just over a month as American League All-Stars. While stressing that team success remains … [Read more...] about Angels shortstop Zach Neto faces plenty of All-Star competition
Angels’ offense cools in loss to Mariners
Angels’ Taylor Ward, right, hits a two-run home run as Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Angels’ Taylor Ward, right, hits a two-run home run as Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, … [Read more...] about Angels’ offense cools in loss to Mariners
Dodgers’ pitcher Tony Gonsolin undergoes MRI, shows elbow ligament intact
ST. LOUIS —Tony Gonsolin underwent an MRI on his sore elbow Saturday and one thing was clear. “The UCL is intact … which is great news,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reported of the ulnar collateral ligament, which Gonsolin had repaired via Tommy John surgery in 2023. “He’s going to be down from throwing. I don’t know when that is going to be again. I think the main takeaway is … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ pitcher Tony Gonsolin undergoes MRI, shows elbow ligament intact
Alexander: Angels drop finale but show signs that something is brewing
ANAHEIM — For those who stopped paying attention to the Angels after the first month of the season, here’s a bulletin: No, they are not yet out of playoff contention. Of course, the odds are still good that as the long season unfolds, the young guys will fall back, and the truly good times won’t come until another year or two down the road. But there’s something brewing here, … [Read more...] about Alexander: Angels drop finale but show signs that something is brewing