Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow looks like an ace in his home debut
The Hart High product makes his first home game with his hometown team one to savor, holding the Cardinals to one run on two hits over six innings in a 7-1 victory.
Dodgers’ big bats lead the way in home opener against Cardinals
Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman each hit home runs and those two plus Shohei Ohtani combine to drive in four runs and score six as the Dodgers roll to a 7-1 win. Tyler Glasnow gives up one run on two hits in six innings.
Kawhi Leonard comes alive late as Clippers edge 76ers
Leonard (17 points) completes two three-point plays late in the game then makes a block at the rim on the final possession to lead the Clippers to a 108-107 win in James Harden’s return to Philadelphia.
Dodgers’ Will Smith agrees to multi-year contract extension
The catcher, whose deal could be as long as 10 years, had one more year of arbitration eligibility left and could've become a free agent after the 2025 season
Karros family celebrates but Angels edge Dodgers in Freeway Series finale
Dodgers prospect Jared Karros pitches two scoreless innings with his father watching from the broadcast booth, but the Angels get a 4-3 walk-off win on Jack Lopez’s bloop single in the ninth.
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani could be more open with teammates without ‘buffer’ Ippei Mizuhara
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is optimistic that Ohtani will become closer with his peers in the absence of his former interpreter and constant companion. Ohtani and Mizuhara were practically inseparable during his six years with the Angels.
Clippers hit the road looking to shed ‘soft’ reputation
Coach Tyronn Lue’s postgame comments about the state of his team were not only harsh reality but maybe a challenge as the team enters the final 11-game stretch before the playoffs.
Dodgers re-start their season as a potential ‘super team’ – but one with issues
Their two-game Seoul Series raised questions about the infield defense, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s transition to MLB and the potential distraction of Shohei Ohtani’s situation, but the Dodgers’ talent is undeniable.
Mar 26, 2024
2024 NL West season preview capsules
A team-by-team look at the National League West, including key players each club acquired and lost, top hitters and projected rotations and season outlooks.
Mar 26, 2024
2024 NL East season preview capsules
A team-by-team look at the National League East, including key players each club acquired and lost, top hitters, projected rotations and season outlooks.
Pacers spoil Russell Westbrook’s return as Clippers’ home struggles continue
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George each score 26 points and Russell Westbrook returns after a 12-game absence (hand fracture), but Indiana hands the Clippers their fifth straight home loss, 133-116.
Logan O’Hoppe’s homer sparks Angels to exhibition rout of Dodgers
O’Hoppe’s mammoth three-run blast in the second inning leads the Angels to a 6-0 win in the middle game of the Freeway Series. The finale is Tuesday night at Angel Stadium.
Swanson: Not the start to Shohei Ohtani era that Dodgers expected
The Dodgers expected Ohtani would help propel them toward the World Series title they’re so desperate for – while bolstering their global brand. Instead, they’ve got a scandal that was, until last week, unthinkable for the famously private superstar.
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies
Ohtani held a news conference at Dodger Stadium, five days after Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers following reports about his alleged ties to an illegal bookmaker and debts well over $1 million. Ohtani did not take questions.
Clippers can’t keep momentum going against Sixers
Clippers start slow in afternoon game, can't complete comeback against Sixers team playing without star Joel Embiid.