State senator tried to curb Dodgers’ deferral ‘loophole’
The Houston Astros are hated because they cheated. The Dodgers are not cheating. Outside Los Angeles, however, they are hated a little more every day.The…
The Sports Report: Clippers, missing Leonard and Zubac, fall to the Bulls
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Ichiro Suzuki to be first Japanese player to make Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki is a first-ballot Hall of Famer.That has long been the assumption among baseball fans regarding the Japanese outfielder who played the majority of…
Dodgers Dugout: Are the Dodgers ruining baseball?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and the staff mathematician is off this week, but I believe…
Dodgers closing in on deal with free-agent reliever Kirby Yates
Another day, another impact player potentially joining the Dodgers.After adding star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki last Friday, then agreeing to a four-year contract with top…
The Sports Report: What’s next for the Rams after losing to the Eagles?
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Prep Rally: The high school basketball games you must watch the rest of the month
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The big games in high school basketball this month are really…
How the Dodgers benefit from salary deferrals and signing bonuses
It has become a predictable talking point around baseball the last couple of offseasons, amplified every time the Dodgers sign a star on what has…
Dodgers reportedly agree to terms with left-hander Tanner Scott
Roki Sasaki might have been the exclamation point on yet another big Dodgers offseason.But the team isn’t done adding to its 2025 roster yet.In another…
Before Roki Sasaki’s posting, MLB conducted protocol investigation
In the wake of Roki Sasaki’s announcement Friday that he was signing with the Dodgers, it didn’t take long for grumbles about his free agency…
Roki Sasaki is on the Dodgers. Here’s why that’s great for MLB
This is not a sad day for baseball. This is a great day for baseball.Roki Sasaki, arguably the best young pitcher in the world, is…
Letters to Sports: Dodgers keep getting richer with Roki Sasaki deal
With the Roki $asaki $igning, the Dodgers are edging into Evil Empire territory. Yes, ability and willingness to spend big money are no guarantee of…
Tommy Brown dies; youngest MLB home-run hitter and 1947 Dodger was 97
Tommy Brown, the youngest player to hit a home run in a major league game and the last living member of the landmark 1947 Brooklyn…
The Sports Report: PGA Tour moves event from Riviera Country Club because of fires
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
The Sports Report: Lakers respond to JJ Redick’s message with a victory
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
The Sports Report: Rams know they have to slow down Saquon Barkley
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
The Sports Report: Rams sack Sam Darnold nine times and advance to face Eagles
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Wildfire relief: L.A. teams donate $8 million; set Friday supply distributions
Los Angeles sports teams committed $8 million toward wildfire relief and announced three events to provide supplies to those affected by the fires, the teams…
Dodgers Dugout: Vote in our annual Hall of Fame balloting
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and it’s time for our annual Dodgers Dugout Dodgers Hall of…
Prep Rally: Hopefully Birmingham and El Camino Real stay calm, on and off the soccer field
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s the week of the City Section soccer Super Bowl. Rivals…