Yankees allowed to sport beards for the first time in 49 years
So the New York Yankees, at long last, have done away with their anti-facial hair policy. Maybe, they reasoned, Aaron Judge wouldn’t have bungled that…
Aaron Boone says some Dodgers could’ve shown ‘more class’ after World Series
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone hopes his team does this year what the Dodgers did last season — win a championship.If that happens, however,…
Luis Rengifo beats Angels in salary arbitration once again
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Infielder Luis Rengifo beat the Angels in salary arbitration for the second time in three years and will earn $5.95 million instead of…
Former Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty is heading back to Detroit
At the start of the offseason, Los Angeles native and Dodgers World Series champion Jack Flaherty voiced his desire to remain with his hometown team.But…
Dodgers aren’t worried about Shohei Ohtani’s health after surgery
If any other hitter was coming back from a shoulder operation, there would be concerns. If any other pitcher was returning from a season-long absence…
Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts banned from games
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from…
From Freddie Freeman to Decoy, Dodgers owned top 2024 L.A. moments
The similarities between Freeman’s 10th-inning grand slam and Kirk Gibson’s ninth-inning home run in 1988 were striking. Both were slugged by injured hitters essentially playing…
By re-signing Teoscar Hernández, Dodgers set new bar for spending
Just how valuable is Teoscar Hernández to the Dodgers?Shohei Ohtani is baseball’s most valuable player. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are superstars too.Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler…
Fans are heard and Teoscar Hernández is back with Dodgers
If you have a bag of sunflower seeds, throw it to the sky.Teo is back.Break out three giant claps, a dazzling smile and a deafening…
Freddie Freeman’s World Series grand slam ball fetches $1.56 million
A sports memorabilia auction is never as gripping as the ballgame that gave the item being auctioned immense value. But bidding for the baseball Freddie…
Have Padres, Diamondbacks given up trying to keep pace with Dodgers?
Leaving the Major League Baseball winter meetings empty-handed can feel worse than it actually is. What it’s not is the equivalent of waking up on…
Blake Treinen and Dodgers agree to two-year, $22-million deal
The Dodgers retained a key member of their bullpen Sunday night, agreeing to terms with veteran closer Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22-million contract, according…
Shohei Ohtani wins his third MVP award, and first with Dodgers
The coronation was nothing new.The narrative that came with it, however, reflected just how much has changed in one year.For the third time in his…
Miller Moss paying the price for Lincoln Riley’s mistakes at USC
USC coach Lincoln Riley is throwing quarterback Miller Moss under the bus. While it is true that Moss’ performance has slipped, it is also true…
Shohei Ohtani has surgery for torn labrum, expected to be ready in 2025
SAN ANTONIO — Turns out, Shohei Ohtani was playing through more than just a partially dislocated shoulder in the World Series.The Dodgers announced Tuesday that Ohtani…
Dodgers’ offseason begins as Teoscar Hernández, others hit free agency
Outfielder Juan Soto became a free agent this offseason. Will the Dodgers, who just faced him in the World Series, make a play for him?…
What to watch on election day: ‘West Wing,’ ‘Daily Show,’ more
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone looking for something to inspire them — or soothe them — as election day arrives. This week,…
Dodgers fans turn to lucky clothes, prayers and rosaries to help team
Despite the anxious messages hitting his phone Wednesday evening, San Gabriel Valley native David Gonzales didn’t fret.The army veteran was about two hours into a…
Vanessa Bryant says ‘Job finished’ after Dodgers win World Series
Job finished.It’s a succinct way of phrasing what the World Series-champion Dodgers accomplished this season, after years of regular-season dominance followed by postseason disappointment.It’s also…
Fifth-grade Dodgers fan caught Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam
Already encumbered by a mouthful of metal, Zachary was told by his parents Friday that he had to leave his fifth-grade class early because he…