CHICAGO — And the slow goes on. Because he was away from the team for the birth of his daughter last weekend, Shohei Ohtani did not throw his weekly bullpen session on Saturday. He resumed his throwing program by playing catch before Tuesday’s game at Wrigley Field, will throw a light bullpen session on Wednesday then throw his next full bullpen session on Saturday. It is the … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani resumes slow-pace throwing program after paternity leave
Pirates’ Paul Skenes enjoys return to Orange County roots with trip to Angel Stadium
ANAHEIM — Paul Skenes believes he has a special connection with the Angels. “I like to think I was the reason the Angels won the World Series, because I was born that year,” Skenes said with a smile. Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 23-year-old pitching sensation, was enjoying his first day as a major leaguer back at Angel Stadium, where he saw countless games as a young Angels … [Read more...] about Pirates’ Paul Skenes enjoys return to Orange County roots with trip to Angel Stadium
Alexander: Kings-Oilers opener almost became Miracle on Manchester – in reverse
LOS ANGELES — This playoff series isn’t going to be a walkover, by any stretch of the imagination. Yet when the Kings built a 4-0 second period lead Monday night against an Edmonton Oilers team that had tortured them the last three postseasons, L.A.’s most loyal and devoted fan base – consider what Kings fans have endured through the years before you argue with me – could be … [Read more...] about Alexander: Kings-Oilers opener almost became Miracle on Manchester – in reverse
Kings and Oilers set for more thrills and resilience in Game 2
In Game 1 of Round 1 against the Edmonton Oilers, the Kings exploded, imploded and ultimately rejoiced, setting a compelling stage for Game 2 on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. They darted out to a 4-0 lead and even after an Edmonton push spanning the close of the second period through the early part of the third, they led comfortably 5-2 with 15 minutes to play. Yet the … [Read more...] about Kings and Oilers set for more thrills and resilience in Game 2
Chargers’ newly-signed OL Mekhi Becton eager to team with Joe Alt
EL SEGUNDO — Newly-signed Chargers right guard Mekhi Becton met second-year right tackle Joe Alt the other day at the team’s training facility. Becton was already a fan of Alt’s play while Alt was a standout at Notre Dame and nothing changed his opinion of his new teammate as OTAs began Tuesday. Becton described Alt as a “dancing bear.” He meant that in a good way. As in, Alt … [Read more...] about Chargers’ newly-signed OL Mekhi Becton eager to team with Joe Alt