Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington has named left-hander Yusei Kikuchi the team’s Opening Day starter for their March 27 matchup against the Chicago White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. Washington didn’t have to think too long to name Kikuchi the starter this early into spring training, who called it an “obvious” choice.” “I didn’t tell him, … [Read more...] about New Face Gets the Call for Angels Opening Day Start
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Spring Training 2025: A scary moment for Bobby Miller in the Cactus League opener
Bobby Miller walks off the field after being struck by a line drive on Thursday. (Hunter Kondo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneBobby Miller walked off the mound under his own power and toward the dugout after taking a line drive off the forehead in the third inning on Thursday in the Dodgers’ Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch.Miller was struck by a ball that left … [Read more...] about Spring Training 2025: A scary moment for Bobby Miller in the Cactus League opener
Dodgers Injury News: Bobby Miller In Concussion Protocol
The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their Cactus League opener to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, but the most important thing from the game is the health of Bobby Miller. After taking over in the third inning, Miller was hit in the head by a 106 mph comebacker off the bat of Michael Busch. He immediately went to the ground in pain and was quickly checked on by Dodgers head trainer … [Read more...] about Dodgers Injury News: Bobby Miller In Concussion Protocol
Luis Rengifo To Get Center Field Reps This Spring
The Angels enter camp with an opening in center field for the first time in more than a decade. Mike Trout is moving to right field to reduce his defensive workload and hopefully keep him healthy. That leaves a camp battle for the center field vacancy. Center field will primarily be filled by the Mickey Moniak/Jo Adell pairing. They’d projected as the right field tandem had … [Read more...] about Luis Rengifo To Get Center Field Reps This Spring
Mookie Betts back at SS, after a full offseason to prepare
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images More on Betts’ preparation to play shortstop for the Dodgers, this time with more than two weeks notice at the position Last year, Mookie Betts was pressed into duty at shortstop a mere 12 days before the regular season opener, and his time at the position was very much a work in progress. The Dodgers star comes into 2025 having had … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts back at SS, after a full offseason to prepare