Dodgers dump San Diego Padres, return to L.A. for Game 5 of NLDS
SAN DIEGO — The opening statement came two batters into the game, Mookie Betts hitting a ball to Chula Vista, the stunned stadium enveloping him in…
Bell beats Birmingham for City Open Division baseball title
Get ready for a parade and maybe some keys to the city. A group of teenage baseball players from Bell High made history on Saturday…
Andy Pages’ walk-off single delivers Dodgers to win over Braves
Two of the best teams in baseball convened at Chavez Ravine on Friday night, the National League West-leading Dodgers and NL East-leading Atlanta Braves opening…
The greatest pitchers in City and Southern Section history
Seeing junior right-hander Seth Hernandez of Corona dominate on the mound while throwing 97-mph fastballs and 72-mph breaking balls for strikes got me thinking: Who…
Dodgers Dugout: Looking at Mr. Inconsistent, Alex Vesia
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and the Padres are coming to town this weekend. Newsletter Are…
Dodgers Dugout: Mike Scioscia says he won’t manage in the majors again
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and who would you like to see take part in the…
Dodgers Dugout: Note to self — Never catch an important home run ball at Dodger Stadium
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and is it too early to end the season, award the…
Dodgers Dugout: Season preview — Dodgers are the team to beat in NL West again
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and here we go again: Enjoying a probable division title while…
Dodgers Dugout: Breaking down the Shohei Ohtani situation
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and the Dodgers might want to rethink having “Betts-Ohtani” batting 1-2…
The Dodgers are expected to win, but has MLB stacked the odds?
The Dodgers probably are not going to win the World Series this year. That is just the way Major League Baseball likes it. This is…
Dodgers Dugout: Moving Mookie Betts to short wasn’t the best idea
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and we’re just one week away from the Dodgers’ traditional opening…
USC dismisses Arizona upset, instead focuses on Pac-12 tournament
Andy Enfield wasn’t greatly moved by a great win. The USC coach shrugged off the Trojans’ first victory over a top-five team since 2008. “We’ve…
Dodgers Dugout: Mike Scioscia will answer your questions
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and just to reinforce why Spring Training stats are relatively meaningless,…
Dodgers Dugout: And there was rejoicing throughout the land (Kiké is back)
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and we went almost an hour yesterday without someone, somewhere writing…
Dodgers Dugout: Two elected to our Hall of Fame
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and we are just over a month away from the first…
Dodgers Dugout: Clayton Kershaw is back (so is Jack)
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and the Dodgers reunited with two pitchers this week. Newsletter Are…
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…
Dodgers Dugout: Where is Clayton Kershaw?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and it is only 27 days until pitchers and catcher report…
Marquez beats Fremont in shootout to win South East Winter Classic
The City Section soccer playoffs are still two months away, but Marquez established itself as a major threat to win the boys Division I title…
Rams’ miracle journey proves they’re Super Bowl contenders
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Rams played their worst game in nearly two months ... ... but they’re a good team. Matthew Stafford made two awful…