Dodgers
The Dodgers and Padres have created the best rivalry in MLB through a willingness to spend on big-name players and be contenders every season.
Angels
A grand slam by Logan O’Hoppe gives the Angels a second chance after Griffin Canning’s struggles, but the bullpen can’t hold back Boston in an 8-6 loss.
Freddie Freeman hits a grand slam in the eighth inning for his 15th home run of the season in the Dodgers’ comeback win over the Boston Red Sox.
Sports
Southern California native Lucas Giolito, who pitched for the Angels part of last season, agreed to a $38.5-million, two-year contract with the Red Sox.
James Paxton, a 35-year-old left-hander who signed a one-year deal in the offseason, went 8-2 with a 4.43 ERA in 18 starts for the Dodgers this season.
Red Sox promote ex-Dodger Rich Hill, who was coaching his son’s Little League team earlier this year. He will be the lone player to have appeared in the majors in the last 20 seasons.
Gavin Lux stands to lose a lot when Mookie Betts returns, but his weekend performance against Boston could be part of a broader resurgence in his game.
Gavin Lux, who is under pressure to deliver hits as Mookie Betts works to return from injury, played a key role in the Dodgers’ sweep of the Red Sox.
Dodgers All-Star and Home Run Derby champion Teoscar Hernández revealed why he turned down an offer for more years from the Boston Red Sox to come to L.A.
Jarren Duran, a product of Long Beach State and Cypress High, has been suspended two games by the Red Sox for responding to a heckler with an anti-gay slur.