b Four more members of Ottawa Senators organization test positive for COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:21:12 -0400 The Ottawa Senators reports four more COVID-19 cases. The Senators played at Honda Center on March 10 and at Staples Center on March 11. Full Article
b Gary Bettman says it might not be possible to complete NHL season normally By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 17:37:11 -0400 NHL commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledges finishing the regular season and playoffs might not happen because of COVID-19 outbreak. A third Avalanche player tests positive. Full Article
b Kings hope new initiative will convince people to give blood amid donation shortage By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 18:46:28 -0400 In partnership with Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the Kings hope"Blood and Pucks" initiative will increase blood donations amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
b NHL releases prospect rankings ahead of yet-to-be-rescheduled draft By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 17:30:45 -0400 Alexis Lafreniere was ranked as the No. 1 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting in advance of the draft. Tim Stuetzle is the top international skater. Full Article
b Kings' Drew Doughty thinks it will be 'pretty tough' for NHL to finish the season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:12:57 -0400 With the Kings out of the postseason race, Doughty is focused on the bigger picture when it comes to finishing the NHL season amid the coronavirus. Full Article
b Elliott: Hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser earns her biggest assist during COVID-19 pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:58:00 -0400 Hayley Wickenheiser, the Hockey Hall of Fame player turned medical student, has organized drives to provide equipment for medical personnel. Full Article
b Gary Bettman says the NHL is leaning against games in non-league cities By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:39:21 -0400 Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL is leaning against staging games in non-league arenas if it resumes the season. One option could be playing in two to four selected NHL cities. Full Article
b Ducks convert part of their ice complex in Irvine to food bank By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:26:25 -0400 The Ducks have converted part of their Great Park Ice complex in Irvine into a food bank to assist those in need during the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
b If NHL resumes, goalies will need time to get back in form, Kings' Jonathan Quick says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:50:16 -0400 Kings goalie Jonathan Quick knows it takes some time to regain his form after a long break. He says NHL goalies will be tested if the season resumes. Full Article
b A look at the NHL teams that could be most affected by the coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:15:19 -0400 Arizona, Carolina, Dallas, Florida and Ottawa are the NHL teams that could be hurt the most because of the league shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
b NHL offers hope players could return to ice in small groups by middle or end of May By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:33:39 -0400 The NHL and the players' association suggest that players might be able to engage in small-group activities in May "provided that conditions continue to trend favorably." Full Article
b Gary Bettman says NHL willing to delay next season by two months to finish 2020 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:00:25 -0400 NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league remains determined to finish the season and is willing to delay the start of next season by two months to do so. Full Article
b Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances among Dominican stars helping Pedro Martinez with coronavirus relief By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:58:06 +0000 Dominican Yankees and Mets stars are working with Pedro Martinez to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in their homeland. Full Article
b Yankees president Randy Levine is beating the drum for baseball’s return By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:32:50 +0000 Levine is making the rounds to make the case for baseball in the time of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
b Joe Castiglione, a childhood Yankees fan turned longtime Red Sox broadcaster, talks about the great rivalry that is currently on pause By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:42:02 +0000 Joe Castiglione saw his first baseball game in the Bronx. Full Article
b Mets slugger Pete Alonso is thinking about hitting a home run on his birthday — in December By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:58:06 +0000 Move over, Polar Bear. Mr. December is heading for Queens. Full Article
b MLB draft cut from 40 rounds to five in absurd cash grab by owners By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:47:32 +0000 Teams are going to be able to get talented, desperate players for $20K signing bonuses. Full Article
b Baseball’s only coronavirus certainty is the destruction of the minor leagues By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000 About all we do know is that there is almost certainly going to be no minor league baseball at all this year. Full Article
b HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:47:47 +0000 “We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.” Full Article
b DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:11:50 +0000 Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
b A.J. Pollock hits first home run of the spring in Dodgers' loss to Diamondbacks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:28:51 -0500 A.J. Pollock hit his first home run of the spring but the Dodgers dug themselves in a hole early to fall to the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3. Full Article
b Kenley Jansen finds it 'weird' he's pitching in February for Dodgers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:28:39 -0500 Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen spent the offseason working on regaining his form. Early results have been encouraging. Full Article
b Dodgers beat Angels behind good pitching and offense in spring training exhibition By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:38:08 -0500 The Dodgers mount a comeback to beat the Angels 9-4 on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch to improve their spring training record 3-1. Full Article
b Column: Did Astros beat the Dodgers by cheating? The numbers say no By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:39:30 -0500 New analyses show that cheating didn't help the Astros, and may have hurt their record Full Article
b Dodgers' Gavin Lux must continue to prove he deserves to start at second base By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:17:44 -0500 Gavin Lux spent the bulk of the offseason training at Dodger Stadium in hopes of ensuring a starting spot at second base this season. Full Article
b Swing adjustments by Dodgers' Kiké Hernández pay off so far this spring By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:15:01 -0500 Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández made adjustments to his swing during the offseason that he believes will produce more power. Full Article
b Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood struggles in second spring outing but feels well physically By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:13:03 -0500 Left-hander Alex Wood gave up three runs as the Dodgers lost 6-5 to the Brewers, but he believes last year's back problems are in the past. Full Article
b Walker Buehler is sharp and so are the Dodgers as they win two split-squad games By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 19:35:57 -0500 Walker Buehler threw two hitless innings and reached 96 mph on his fastball as the Dodgers beat the Rockies for one of two split-squad wins Saturday. Full Article
b Kenley Jansen looks sharp in Dodgers' exhibition loss to Rangers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 19:29:45 -0500 Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen retires the three batters he faces and shows off his new slider grip in spring training loss to Texas Rangers. Full Article
b Dodgers' Cody Bellinger scratched Monday after feeling discomfort in his side By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 14:09:22 -0500 With the Dodgers off on Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts preferred to give Bellinger two days off before returning to action Wednesday. Full Article
b How newcomer Mookie Betts instantly became a clubhouse leader for the Dodgers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 16:47:16 -0500 With one heartfelt speech, Mookie Betts established himself as a Dodgers leader by emphasizing the focus needed to win a World Series must begin in the spring. Full Article
b Dodgers' David Price encouraged by feeling in his hand after first spring outing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 19:54:24 -0500 New Dodgers pitcher David Price has dealt with circulatory problems in his wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome for years. Surgery gave him back feeling. Full Article
b Dodgers' Julio Urias struggles in first spring outing, but Dave Roberts shrugs it off By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 20:33:57 -0500 Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wasn't concerned after Julio Urias, slotted for a rotation spot, struggled with his command in his first spring outing. Full Article
b Justin Turner is hit by pitch in Dodgers spring training win over Giants By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 23:29:59 -0500 The Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in a spring training game that included Justin Turner getting hit by a pitch and Clayton Kershaw being escorted off the field. Full Article
b Walker Buehler not particularly sharp in Dodgers' spring training loss to A's By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 19:32:22 -0500 Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler gave up two runs in a 5-1 spring training loss to the Oakland Athletics. Cody Bellinger hit his first home run of the spring. Full Article
b Dodgers fans cheer Mike Fiers, who blew the whistle on the Astros' sign stealing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 19:45:22 -0500 Oakland A's pitcher Mike Fiers is a hero to some, but others believe he waited too long to go public with the Astros' sign-stealing scheme. Full Article
b Dodgers' Caleb Ferguson develops third pitch with an eye toward becoming a starter By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 21:45:18 -0500 Dodgers reliever Caleb Ferguson is developing a hard slider to complement his fastball and slow curveball, so that eventually he can move to the rotation. Full Article
b Dodgers star Mookie Betts continues to deal with a stomach ailment By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 14:02:06 -0500 Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts didn't report to spring training on Saturday because of a stomach ailment. He could be back in the lineup Monday. Full Article
b David Price strikes out seven as Dodgers beat Rockies 7-1 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 18:50:48 -0500 The Dodgers beat the Rockies 7-1 on Saturday at Camelback Ranch to improve to 8-6 in Cactus League play. Full Article
b Clayton Kershaw is honored to be selected Dodgers' opening day starter against Giants By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 14:21:07 -0400 As anticipated, the Dodgers named Clayton Kershaw their starting pitcher for the team's season opener against the San Francisco Giants on March 26. Full Article
b Alex Wood and Tony Gonsolin are sharp in Dodgers' exhibition rout of the Padres By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 20:18:48 -0400 Left-hander Alex Wood and right-hander Tony Gonsolin combined to allow one run in six innings of the Dodgers' 14-2 exhibition win over the San Diego Padres. Full Article
b Ross Stripling has 'no hard feelings' over almost being traded by Dodgers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:25:53 -0400 The Dodgers nearly traded away Ross Stripling to the Angels, but the pitcher is more concerned with perfecting his changeup as the team's swingman. Full Article
b Dodgers officials unsure how to approach the impending season because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:21:50 -0400 As the country and sports world confronted the fast spreading of COVID-19, Dodgers officials Wednesday said the organization remained unsure how it will proceed with its season. Full Article
b Dodgers' Mookie Betts back in action after brief bout with food poisoning By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:28:34 -0400 Mookie Betts wasn't too worried when he became ill at the end of last week. While the country was dealing with the growing COVID-19 outbreak, he was dealing with food poisoning. Full Article
b Dodgers defeat Brewers in rain-shortened spring game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:28:00 -0400 The Dodgers defeated the Brewers 4-1 in a Cactus League game that began with a delay and was called off with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning after heavy rainfall returned. Full Article
b Dodgers and Angels restrict scouts from air travel because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:41 -0400 The Dodgers and Angels curtail travel of scouts in what typically is a busy time of year evaluating college and high school prospects. Full Article
b As major sports shut down, one vulnerable group follows — and it might not recover By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 10:00:16 -0400 With major sports leagues halting play over the coronavirus, small businesses that count on game-day traffic face difficult economic prospects. Full Article
b MLB stars extend help to stadium workers while Dodgers and Angels employees wait By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:03:07 -0400 Big leaguers George Springer and Trevor Bauer extended financial help to stadium employees who now have no work. The Dodgers and Angels haven't committed. Full Article
b MLB June amateur draft uncertain with college and high school baseball canceled By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:06:35 -0400 MLB scouts can't evaluate college and high school players during the coronavirus shutdown, casting doubt on whether the June amateur draft can be held. Full Article
b MLB pushing back start of the season to mid-May at earliest due to coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:58:03 -0400 The All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 14 may be in jeopardy after Major League Baseball again pushed back opening day to follow CDC guidelines. Full Article