Dodgers to pay record $103 million MLB luxury tax penalty
NEW YORK — The Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball’s luxury tax this year with an unprecedented $103 million penalty, and the…
L.A. Times book ‘Fernando Valenzuela: Amor Eterno’ on sale
Fernando Valenzuela made a profound impact on the Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles and beyond.The Times takes readers through his roots in Mexico, Fernandomania…
Hurricane Milton rips off Tropicana Field roof as 120-mph winds hit Florida
Tropicana Field lost most of its roof Wednesday night as Hurricane Milton came and brought winds up to 120 mph to parts of Florida.The St.…
Trump wants Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame ‘before his funeral’
Pete Rose may never have formally endorsed former President Trump, but the Republican presidential nominee offered an endorsement for baseball’s banished hits leader following Rose’s…
How MLB and Dodgers are cashing in on Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50
Shohei Ohtani made history Thursday, and Major League Baseball almost immediately rolled out a collection of commemorative merchandise.The Dodgers’ superstar became the first player in…
Witness video in Julio Urías’ domestic battery case released
As former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías awaits a decision from Major League Baseball on potential discipline over a domestic violence incident last year, the Los…
Chargers vs. Raiders: How to watch, start time and prediction
The Chargers start their new era against the opponent that ended their last one. After an embarrassing 42-point loss to the Oakland Raiders last December…
Billy Bean, former Dodger and MLB executive, dies at 60
Billy Bean, who played parts of six seasons with the Tigers, Dodgers and Padres and was Major League Baseball’s senior vice president for diversity, equity…
Dodgers and Cubs are set to open 2025 season in Japan
The Dodgers and Cubs will open the 2025 season in Japan, Major League Baseball announced Thursday.The two-game series will be played at the Tokyo Dome…
Who is Vanessa Hudgens’ husband, Cole Tucker?
AFTER Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler called it quits, she moved on with Cole Tucker. After three years of dating, the High School Musical alum…
Magic Johnson’s sports empire began in L.A. Now it’s national
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Dec. 7. In a moment of reflection last summer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson…
An NFL trial kicks off Thursday. What it might mean for MLB and streaming
The mission statement is clear. You might not agree with the commissioner of Major League Baseball on everything, but you probably would agree with him…
MLB investigating Padres player who allegedly bet on baseball
NEW YORK — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to…
MLB adds Negro League stats and the record book gets an update
The numbers aren’t complete. Too much barnstorming and too many impromptu ball games for every home run and earned run to have been documented by…
Controversial MLB umpire Ángel Hernández to retire immediately
NEW YORK — Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately. During a career that lasted more than…
Shohei Ohtani target of reported bomb threat in South Korea
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency reportedly received an email Wednesday about a bomb threat at the Gocheok Sky Dome, where the Dodgers are set to…
Fox, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery to launch sport streamer
In a potentially game-changing move for the TV business, Fox Corp., Walt Disney Co. and Warner Bros. Discovery are entering a joint venture that will…