Dodgers reliever Anthony Banda breaks pitching hand in unusual way
The Dodgers activated reliever Brusdar Graterol from the injured list a day earlier than expected on Tuesday night.It wasn’t for the reason the team was…
9 new and under-the-radar things to do in Avalon, Catalina Island
In the center of Catalina Island is Bishop’s Chapel at El Rancho Escondido. From its coastal perch, the small adobe building is alone with scrub-covered…
Angels get shut out in series finale against the Cubs
CHICAGO — Hayden Wesneski threw 6⅓ innings, Michael Busch hit a two-run home run and the Chicago Cubs shut out the Angels 5-0 on Sunday.Wesneski (3-5)…
Why the Dodgers’ Max Muncy is feeling better about his swing
There have still been a lot of strikeouts, and an extreme rate of swing-and-miss. Key at-bats that came up empty, and a couple familiar bouts…
How Shohei Ohtani’s hitting is coming around for the Dodgers
MINNEAPOLIS — When Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run as a Dodger last Wednesday, Dave Roberts had a suspicion it might spark the superstar’s bat.…
Cody Bellinger reportedly agrees to $80M deal with Chicago Cubs
A year after the Dodgers turned their backs on Cody Bellinger, the mercurial left-handed slugger has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $80-million contract with the…
Dusty Baker retires after 26 years as manager of five teams
Life begins at 70? Dusty Baker’s managerial accomplishments as a septuagenarian likely added enough to his long and winding resume for a Hall of Fame…