Analysis
Based on factual reporting, although it incorporates the expertise of the author and may offer interpretations and conclusions.
Dodgers’ infield dynamics will change with Mookie Betts’ return on Monday
Betts will be activated from the IL on Monday. Playing time will be harder to come by for Hyeseong Kim, Alex Freeland and Santiago Espinal and one could be bumped…
Alexander: It’s time for the Ducks to demonstrate some desperation
An awful start for the hosts led to a 6-2 Vegas victory on Friday night and a 2-1 lead for the Golden Knights in the second-round series, so how do…
Ducks know better is needed in Game 4 versus Golden Knights
'They just outbattled us. They won more puck battles than we did,' defenseman Jackson LaCombe says, with Vegas up 2-1 going into Sunday's game at Honda Center.
Ducks turn to Mason McTavish to aid powerless power play
Vegas blanked the Ducks on 11 consecutive man-advantage chances over the first three games of the series.
Jarred Vanderbilt available for Game 3; Lakers hope to get more out of Ayton
The defensive-oriented forward returns to the Lakers’ rotations just four days after suffering a full right finger dislocation in the series opener against the Thunder.
Lakers on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Thunder
The Lakers lead at halftime for the second straight game, but Oklahoma City outscores them by 25 points in the second half for a 131-108 win and a 3-0 lead…
Alexander: Thunder have Lakers up against the wall
Another pair of second-half runs in Game 3 leave the Luka Doncic-less team on the brink of elimination, and at this rate the second-round series will be over Monday night.
Angels’ Josh Lowe still searching for something to shake slump
The outfielder says he feels better than his batting average would indicate, but his timing is slightly off after missing time with an oblique injury.
Nightmare inning sinks Angels, Jack Kochanowicz in 14-1 rout
A seven-run fifth inning, mostly due to a collection of soft hits and defensive misplays, and a continued slump lead to a blowout loss to the Blue Jays.
Angels have hit well against lefties, but can they improve against righties?
The Angels are scheduled to face left-handed starters in four of their next five games. They are 11th in the majors in OPS against lefties, compared with 22nd against righties.…