Trades the Los Angeles Dodgers Should Explore as the Trade Deadline Nears 223x4s
The MLB trade deadline of Aug. 2 is fast approaching, and with it comes chances for the Los Angeles Dodgers to seal any leaks in their armor as the second half of the season heats up. A number of holes remain for the Dodgers, especially with a slurry of injuries plaguing the pitchers, both starters […] 353n3a
Inside the History of the Hollywood Stars, Who Played in LA Long Before the Dodgers 3r1u66
When the Dodgers and Giants moved from New York to California prior to the 1958 season, it opened a new market for Major League Baseball. But it also served as the death knell of top-level minor league baseball in California. Prior to 1958, a popular baseball team played in Hollywood, in the shade of the […]
The First MLB All-Star Game Played in Los Angeles 406v42
The only reason Los Angeles got to host its first MLB All-Star Game back in 1959 was what the Chicago Tribune called the “greed of selfish, shortsighted, spoiled ballplayers.” Well, it wasn’t completely untrue. But the full story illustrates how the economics of baseball were changing rapidly in the late 1950s, following the bold move […]
49ers Staring at Quarterback Dilemma 333v46
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback dilemma has been plaguing the minds of many this offseason, fueling daily rumors of potential trades in recent weeks. With salary cuts and off-season time running out, there are countless scenarios in which veteran Jimmy Garoppolo and their highly-drafted second-year QB Trey Lance share the limelight. Initially, the 49ers estimated […]
The Fabled Baseball History of the San Francisco Seals 27211n
Professional baseball in California was born long before the before the Dodgers and Giants took a train out west. It predated the Athletics bolting from Philly for the Bay Area. It even was around prior to television and even radio beam across the continent. One of the best teams in the country played in San […]
LAFC Hope Gareth Bale is the Missing Piece 2k214
Earlier this week, Los Angeles FC announced the acquisition of Gareth Bale. The announced contract is 12 months and can be extended into 2024. Bale transfers from Real Madrid, where he finished out a six-year contract and a nine-year stay with the most valuable football team in the world. He helped the club win several […]
Top 5 Trades in Los Angeles Sports History 474y2p
The history of Los Angeles sports is rich and filled with memorable moments and championships. Of course, team success is achieved with great talent. There have been numerous athletes who helped the Dodgers, Lakers, Rams, Kings, Clippers, and (formerly) Raiders to success in southern California. Sometimes those elite athletes have been acquired via blockbuster trades. […]
Options for Sacramento Kings in NBA Draft j626y
The 2022 NBA Draft is set for Thursday, and around the league teams are putting the finishing touches on their draft boards and offseason plans. This year’s draft is a big one for the Sacramento Kings as they are looking to start fresh with a new head coach Mike Brown. Brown brings championship experience having just […]
Changes Needed for Los Angeles Lakers This Offseason 6z3g1j
If you’re a long-time fan of the NBA you may have felt like the postseason felt oddly different this year. That was likely due to the absence of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, two of the biggest names in the sport. It’s no secret that the 2021-22 Lakers were a massive failure. The […]
Offseason Moves Needed for Los Angeles Clippers 5w5q4f
Since g two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard in 2019, the Los Angeles Clippers have failed to make the NBA Finals. This past season was particularly painful for the Clippers and their fans as the team missed the postseason despite having one of the most expensive rosters in the NBA. Both Leonard and his co-star, Paul […]