Sparks hire current Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill head coaching job
The Sparks have named longtime University of Utah coach Lynne Roberts their new head coach, becoming the second WNBA team to tap a current college…
Dodgers can’t complete sweep as Yankees get off the mat in Game 4
NEW YORK — The Dodgers’ lack of pitching hasn’t hurt them often this postseason.But in the third inning on Tuesday night, manager Dave Roberts stood in…
Alex Vesia latest Dodgers reliever to boost bullpen at a key time
The playoffs began with Blake Treinen rescuing a wobbly Dodgers bullpen, the 36-year-old right-hander replacing Michael Kopech and escaping a two-on, one-out eighth-inning jam and…
Shohei Ohtani injury could complicate Dodgers’ World Series path
In Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, Dodger Stadium only fell quiet twice.The first lull was rectified quickly, with the Dodgers turning…
Dodgers hope Alex Vesia, Miguel Rojas are back for World Series
The Dodgers might be getting some reinforcements on the roster for the World Series. Left-hander Alex Vesia, who missed the National League Championship Series after…
How Dave Roberts changed narrative, got Dodgers to the World Series
Standing atop a makeshift stage on the Dodger Stadium infield Sunday night, Dave Roberts grabbed hold of the mic, lifted his right arm toward the…
Welcome back, World Series! Dodgers set up epic duel with Yankees
Home, at last.Home, after three rocky Octobers and two embarrassing collapses and deep blue scads of doubt.Home, where Jackie Robinson is still stealing home and…
Dodgers live up to expectations, beating Mets to reach World Series
The low point came 34 days ago.During a late-season series in Atlanta, the Dodgers lost two games as their division lead dwindled. They learned Tyler…
Dodgers hope bullpen will carry them vs. Mets in NLCS Game 6
The cost of the Dodgers’ reluctance to use their top relievers in “minus” games, as manager Dave Roberts likes to say, became clear in Game…
Dodgers’ shortage of pitchers limiting Dave Roberts’ options
NEW YORK — In the aftermath of his team’s 12-6 defeat to the New York Mets on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lamented his inability…
Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss
NEW YORK — Relax. Deep breaths. Relax.The Dodgers still own this. The Dodgers are still in control. The Dodgers still have the New York Mets right…
Shohei Ohtani trying to rectify ‘bad habits’ amid playoff struggles
NEW YORK — Sometimes, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, all it takes one bad matchup, or one crafty pitcher, for a hitter to “trigger bad habits”…
Positive omen? Snake in the Dodgers’ dugout didn’t deliver
Baseball players are notorious for playing practical jokes on one another. Several undoubtedly have involved snakes of the rubber, plastic or even robotic variety.But a…
How Blake Treinen removes stress from pressure-packed moments
In an age when everything on a baseball field can be quantified and culled into scouting reports that reveal the strengths, weaknesses and tendencies of…
Dodgers still working on starting pitching plan for NLDS vs. Mets
The players’ voices were still hoarse. The clubhouse carpet was still sticky. But, less than 24 hours after a booze-soaked National League Division Series celebration…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers under pressure in Dodgers’ NLDS win
The shortest player on the field at Dodger Stadium looked as if he was the tallest.Yoshinobu Yamamoto was a giant on Friday night.And to think…
Mookie Betts provides the spark in Dodgers’ blowout win over Padres
SAN DIEGO — This time, Mookie Betts did not take a hard left-hand turn between first and second base and start jogging toward the third-base dugout…
Dodgers on verge of another broken October after NLDS loss to Padres
SAN DIEGO — Gulp. Sigh. Damn. It’s happening again.For the second time in three postseasons, the Dodgers showed up at San Diego’s Petco Park on a…
The Sports Report: Did Manny Machado throw a ball at Dave Roberts?
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…
Dave Roberts wants struggling Mookie Betts to embrace new mindset
SAN DIEGO — Playoff baseball is stressful enough without feeling like you’re letting your team and an entire fan base down with every empty at-bat, which…