Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Grizzlies ‘Would Gladly’ Buy Out Dwight Howard
Since DeMarcus Cousins suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a workout, general manager Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers have been evaluating their options now. While the Lakers reportedly have been leaving their final roster spot…
Dodgers Expecting Rich Hill To Be Potential Game 4 Starter During Postseason
With the Los Angeles Dodgers closing in on a seventh consecutive National League West title, arguably their most-pressing obstacle at present time is determining a potential Game 4 starter for the postseason. Heading into the season, the Dodgers appeared to…
Dave Roberts: Kenley Jansen Trending In ‘Right Direction,’ Remains Dodgers’ Closer After Blown Save To Blue Jays
The Los Angeles Dodgers were clinging to a 1-0 lead over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night when Kenley Jansen entered in the ninth inning for his first save opportunity since Aug. 9. Unfortunately, as has been the case…
Dodgers News: Max Muncy On Pace For New Career High In Home Runs, But Determines Success By Walks
After a breakout 2018 season in which he led the Los Angeles Dodgers with a career-high 35 home runs, Max Muncy faced questions over how, or if, he’d be able to replicate that success in a second full year in…
Dodgers News: Walker Buehler Felt Slider And Cutter Lacked Against Blue Jays
Coming off a poor outing against the Miami Marlins last week, a return to Dodger Stadium figured to be a positive for Walker Buehler. He went into Wednesday’s game undefeated in 11 home starts this season. Buehler remained that way…
Dodgers News: Will Smith Ties Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins’ MLB Record For Most Home Runs Through 28 Games
A solo home run from Will Smith was all the Los Angeles Dodgers could muster through eight innings on Wednesday night. They nonetheless were two outs from a second consecutive win against the Toronto Blue Jays, only for Kenley Jansen…
Dodgers News: Joe Kelly Believes Ability To Command Fastball Was Key to Midseason Turnaround
Joe Kelly’s tenure on the Los Angeles Dodgers got off to a rocky start, struggling to command his electric mix of a fastball that can touch 100 mph and his breaking pitches. “Early on I was more changeup-usage, I would…
Dodgers Highlights: Will Smith Hits Home Run, Max Muncy Delivers Walk-Off Blast Against Blue Jays
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays for the second straight night, relying on more power but needing extra innings to earn a 2-1 walk-off win. The Dodgers slugged 15 hits and 16 runs in the series opener…
Dave Roberts ‘Proud’ Of Dodgers’ Ability To Maintain Focus Throughout Regular Season, Credits ‘Great Culture’
Since Dave Roberts was named Los Angeles Dodgers manager before the 2016 season, his team has made the National League Championship Series every single year and won the pennant in 2017 and 2018. While the Dodgers remain in pursuit of…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Vancouver Canucks
Wild could trade Spurgeon this season Michael Russo of The Athletic: (mailbag) Believe that at this point in time there is a better chance that the Minnesota Wild trade defenseman Jared Spurgeon than sign him to an extension. He’ll be…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Rasmus Ristolainen … Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner
Will the Sabres move Ristolainen before the start of the season? Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News: (mailbag) Don’t think that defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen starts the season with the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres would likely be okay with him remaining…
Quick Hits: Eriksson Ek, Brassard, Hoglander, Jaskin, White, and Guerin
Wild have one RFA left Puck Pedia: The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Joel Eriksson Ek to a two-year deal with an AAV of $1.4875. With 22 players under contract they have $6.1 million in salary cap space with RFA…
