Vladislav Gavrikov, Kings agree to terms on a 2-year deal
The 27-year-old defenseman, acquired from Columbus ahead of the trade deadline, integrated himself quickly as part of a shutdown pairing with veteran Matt Roy.
Matt Thaiss helps Angels erase early deficit to beat Cubs
Thaiss hits a two-run single to cap a five-run fifth inning that proves the difference in the Angels’ 7-4 win. Shohei Ohtani and Taylor Ward hit home runs and Tyler Anderson earns his second win in three starts.
Back in lineup, Angels’ Anthony Rendon wants to create sense of urgency
After nearly a month on the injured list, the third baseman delivers a blunt assessment about the organization’s playoff drought and the shared burden of trying to end it.
What is it like to play for new Ducks coach Greg Cronin?
Ducks forwards Ryan Strome and Jayson Megna describe Cronin’s approach on and off the ice as authentic, honest and focused on helping players improve.
Kings trade Cal Petersen, Sean Walker in 3-way deal
In a move with the Flyers and Blue Jackets, the Kings ship out the goaltender and defenseman and free up salary cap space, potentially to re-sign Vladislav Gavrikov.
Game Day: Ducks get right coach for right now
In the middle of a rebuilding project, the Ducks need is a coach with a history of developing young players into winners.
Alex Faust out as Kings TV play-by-play voice
The broadcaster posts that he was a casualty of the uncertain future of regional sports channels. The team is transitioning to a simulcast with radio play-by-play man Nick Nickson alongside analyst Jim Fox Darryl Evans.
Ducks have hired Greg Cronin as their new coach
Cronin is the 11th coach in franchise history, succeeding Dallas Eakins.
Angels expect Anthony Rendon’s return to boost performance with runners in scoring position
The Angels have struggled mightily with runners in scoring position while their best clutch hitter has been injured. Manager Phil Nevin says the other players do better even when they are watching Rendon, and the numbers back up his assertion.
Angels to give Shohei Ohtani extra day of rest before next start
The pitcher will get six days rest before facing Seattle on Friday, one more than his usual five. That gives him a chance to get a 10-day break around the All-Star Game.
Angels avoid Astros sweep as Shohei Ohtani drives in tie-breaking run
Ohtani's RBI double in the eighth, Griffin Canning's third straight quality start and sharper defense give the Angels the final game of the series at Houston.
Mickey Moniak loses playing time, but Angels want him in majors
The outfielder has not started any of the four games in Houston, so should he should be back in Triple-A to play every day? Manager Phil Nevin says Moniak still has a role.
Sloppy Angels defense leads to third straight loss to Astros
The Angels misplay two ground balls in the fourth inning, opening the door for a five-run inning en route to a 9-6 loss in Houston
Angels send Chase Silseth down to again develop him as a starter
José Soriano comes up to take the bullpen spot of Silseth, who will become a starter in Triple-A after the Angels feel trying him as a reliever hasn't worked
Angels, Shohei Ohtani come up short in duel with Astros ace Framber Valdez
Ohtani gives up five runs, four of them on a pair of two-run homers, and the Angels don’t score in seven innings against Valdez in a 6-2 loss.