Lakers News: Dwight Howard Understands Main Role Will Be Defense, Rebounding
The Los Angeles Lakers made a low-risk, high-reward decision when they signed Dwight Howard to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal that will pay him approximately $14,500 for every day he stays with the team once the 2019-20 NBA season begins. While…
Lakers News: Anthony Davis Wants To Win 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player Of The Year
The Los Angeles Lakers trading for Anthony Davis to begin the 2019 NBA offseason was a game-changing move for them and the NBA as a whole. Davis has long been considered one of the most talented players in the entire…
Lakers News: LeBron James Wants Anthony Davis To Be ‘Focal Point’ Of Team’s Offensive Identity
When LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018 NBA free agency, it marked the first time he was not playing with another All-Star player in eight seasons. With a max-contract slot still available, James remained confident the…
NBA Rumors: Lakers Apply For $1.75 Million Disabled Player Exception For DeMarcus Cousins Injury
When the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to sign Kawhi Leonard in 2019 NBA free agency, general manager Rob Pelinka quickly moved on and signed DeMarcus Cousins. At the time of the Cousins signing, there was great optimism he could…
Dodgers Prospect Gavin Lux Named 2019 Minor League Player Of The Year By Baseball America
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Gavin Lux was named the 2019 Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America. The honor is the latest accolade in what’s been an impressive season for Lux. He began the 2019 campaign with Double-A…
Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Embracing ‘Being Relied Upon’ Despite Preference To Start
After exclusively pitching as a starter during his rookie campaign in 2016, Kenta Maeda appeared in four games out of the bullpen the following year and it wound up setting the tone as the Los Angeles Dodgers made a run…
Dodgers News: Julio Urias Moved Back To Bullpen Role For Orioles Series
With three weeks remaining in the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation has had a lot of moving parts over recent weeks as the team exhausts all options for October. Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler and Hyun-Jin Ryu are…
Dodgers News: NL Scout Deems Will Smith ‘Best All-Around Catcher’ In MLB
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reaped the benefits of their consensus top-three farm system this season, receiving contributions from a plethora of rookies and young players. Among those to make an impact is Will Smith, who enjoyed tremendous success right…
Dave Roberts: Matt Beaty Home Run Against Giants Was ‘Sigh Of Relief’ For Dodgers
After having their four-game winning streak snapped in a loss to the San Francisco Giants in the series opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a second consecutive defeat when they were shut out. It was their first time failing to…
Giants’ Bruce Bochy Finishing Career As Winningest Visiting Manager At Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a two-game losing streak with their 5-0 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, trimming the magic number to clinch a seventh consecutive National League West title to just two. The series finale also…
Dodgers News: Joe Kelly Limited By ‘Lower Half’ Injury
With a seventh National League West title a mere formality at this point, the Los Angeles Dodgers are balancing health with keeping pace in the standings. They’ve lost some ground of late by going 7-8 in their last 15 games,…
Clayton Kershaw Credits Dodgers Culture For Helping Walker Buehler, Alex Verdugo & Younger Players Feel Confident
Clayton Kershaw celebrated the 11-year anniversary of his MLB debut this past May, and while he has remained with the Los Angeles Dodgers ever since his first start in 2008, virtually everything else about the organization has changed. From ownership…
