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Edwin Díaz’s velocity is down, Dodgers say he’s day to day

LOS ANGELES — With a three-run lead in the ninth inning on Saturday night, the Dodgers opted not to use closer Edwin Díaz, whom they signed to a record-setting contract in December. His velocity is down, but Díaz says he’s not hurt, and the Dodgers say they don’t think it’s a mechanical issue. Díaz may […]

Today In NHL History - Miracle On Manchester

On April 10th in 1982, the Los Angeles Kings completed the largest single game comeback in Stanley Cup playoff history in Game 3 of the Smythe Division Semifinal beating the heavily favored Edmonton Oilers 6-5. Down 5-0, the Kings first goal came 2:16 into the third period from Jay Wells skating 4-on-4. Doug Smith added a powerplay goal less than three minutes later. The next three markers came

Today In NHL History - Getzlaf Gloves Flames Goal

On March 30th in 2011, Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf tricked referee Gord Dwyer and the off-ice video review crew when he grabbed a puck that had clearly crossed the goal line and was resting on netminder Ray Emery's arm, and inconspicuously placed it in the crease after the whistle preventing Calgary's tying goal. For his encore, Getzlaf denied allegations relating to his suspect role in

Lakers sign Nick Smith Jr. to two-year deal

The final roster spot for the Lakers will be used for one of their own and no big last-minute splash signing. On Sunday morning, Shams Charania of ESPN reported Nick Smith Jr. and the Lakers had agreed to a two-year deal. Smith has spent the season on a two-way contract in LA. The Lakers opened […]

Alex Vesia joins the Dodgers birthday saves club

Alex Vesia got the final out of Saturday night’s Dodgers win over the Texas Rangers, striking out the potential tying run at the plate to earn his first save of the season. Vesia, a longstanding member of Dave Roberts’ trust tree in the bullpen, has 15 career saves, 14 of them in the regular season […]

Wondering what’s next for Puka Nacua and the Rams?

What’s next for Puka Nacua and the Rams is anyone’s guess, and what a strange journey this young man has had over just the last few months. Before the start of the 2026 calendar year, Puka Nacua had already been through some controversy, and as we roll through 2026, Nacua has added to the drama […]

The Day After 80.0: Kings shut out Oilers in what could be Anže Kopitar’s final game in Los Angeles

Six of the eight playoff spots in the Western Conference have now been clinched. Despite a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles on Saturday, the Oilers secured their place in the playoffs. The “x” next to Edmonton’s name came courtesy of Philadelphia’s win over Winnipeg. Five teams are now battling for the final two spots. Anaheim…

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 6-3 last night. Shawn McFarland’s game story from the loss talks about the team feeling they are able to come back from deficits. An MRI on Wyatt Langford resulted in his being determined to be day-to-day with his quad […]

Ryan Ward hits walk-off homer, Wyatt Crowell goes 5 scoreless

For the first time in seven opportunities this season, all four Dodgers affiliates won on the same day. Player of the day Wyatt Crowell put up more zeroes for Double-A Tulsa, with seven strikeouts in five scoreless innings against Springfield. It was the second appearance of the season for the left-hander, who pitched three scoreless […]

Dodgers notes: Max Muncy, Shohei Ohtani, Emmet Sheehan

The Dodgers have opened up their second homestand on a strong note after a successful road trip where they averaged 8.67 runs per game and took five of six contests. While players such as Andy Pages and Freddie Freeman flourished over the six-game stretch, Max Muncy looked as if to be starting the season on […]

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Ashcraft, Cabrera, Cruz

Jeimer Candelario is waiting for the phone to ring. He’s a fallen Angel. Pirates 4, Cubs 3. Edward Cabrera opposed Braxton Ashcraft. Both threw well enough, Ashcraft getting the upper hand this time around, with help from O’Neil Cruz, who had a Game. Two of the Cubs’ runs came in on groundouts, by Nico Hoerner […]

Dodgers home runs back Emmet Sheehan to beat Rangers

LOS ANGELES — Emmet Sheehan had his best start of the early season, backed by early home runs in the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers wore their city connect uniforms for the first time in 2026, and connected right away off Rangers starter Jack Leiter. […]

No One Should Be Surprised

With the Nashville Predators and the Los Angeles Kings winning their respective games today, the Winnipeg Jets needed the same result in their game against the Philadelphia Flyers if they wanted any legitimate chance at making the playoffs. Mathematically, the Jets wouldn't be eliminated from the race, but the required wins and losses to get in are at their maximums after tonight's woeful, uninspired 7-1 hammering at the hands of the Flyers. For a team that needed to be at its best to make the...

Lakers vs. Jazz Preview: Ending the season on a high

The long NBA season comes to an end on Sunday with the Lakers (52-29) taking on the tanking Jazz (22-59) on Sunday evening. Los Angeles has won the three previous meetings with Utah this season and is looking for the season sweep. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz When: 5:30 p.m. PT, […]

Blake Snell faces hitters for first time, latest step in rehab

LOS ANGELES — Blake Snell pitched a simulated inning on Saturday afternoon at Dodger Stadium, facing hitters for the first time this year, the latest step in his rehab from starting the season on the sideline with shoulder fatigue. Snell threw about 15 pitches on Saturday, facing Tommy Edman (the switch-hitter batted both right-handed and […]

Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, April 12 vs. Rangers

The Dodgers on Sunday afternoon finish off their series against the Texas Rangers, with Roki Sasaki making his third start of the season. Jacob deGrom takes the ball for Texas in the series finale. The Dodgers have only lost one series to the Rangers over the last decade, going 15-6 in their previous 21 matchups, […]