Jim Harbaugh worked some serious magic to get the Chargers into the playoffs after an 11-victory regular season in his first year as their coach. Can he work some more to vault them past the Kansas City Chiefs and to their first AFC West championship since the 2009 season? Or more to the point, can Harbaugh keep the Chargers in playoff contention in his second season on the … [Read more...] about Chargers preview: 5 questions for Year 2 of the Jim Harbaugh era
Healthy Hyeseong Kim rejoins Dodgers with better swing – and a travel story
PITTSBURGH — Hyeseong Kim rejoined the Dodgers in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. It wasn’t easy. “It was very difficult. You’re 100 percent right,” Kim said through his interpreter – who was also stranded at an airport for 14-15 hours on the way to Pittsburgh. “I’ve never spent so much time at an airport as I did yesterday.” A combination of missed connections and delayed flights left … [Read more...] about Healthy Hyeseong Kim rejoins Dodgers with better swing – and a travel story
Mike Trout scratched from Angels’ lineup with skin infection
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Angels star Mike Trout was scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals because of a skin infection. The three-time American League MVP is considered day-to-day. “It was one of those weird things that crept up on him today,” interim manager Ray Montgomery told reporters after the game. “We’ll reevaluate it … [Read more...] about Mike Trout scratched from Angels’ lineup with skin infection
Dodgers stumble against another losing team, drop series opener to Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Well, at least they won’t have to play any of these teams in October. But the Dodgers’ inability to take advantage of the soft spots on their schedule over the past month is making it harder for them to get there. They let their guard down again Tuesday night, losing the opener of a three-game series, 9-7, to a Pittsburgh Pirates team headed for their third … [Read more...] about Dodgers stumble against another losing team, drop series opener to Pirates
Mitch Farris pitches Angels past Royals in major-league debut
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mitch Farris pitched five effective innings to win his major league debut and Jo Adell hit a two-run homer that helped the Angels defeat the Kansas City Royals, 5-1, on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old Ferris (1-0), drafted by Atlanta and acquired by the Angels this past offseason, allowed only a third-inning sacrifice fly, three hits and two walks while … [Read more...] about Mitch Farris pitches Angels past Royals in major-league debut