Angels interim manager Phil Nevin, center, smiles in the dugout before their game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Ronald…
Month: June 2022
Pete Alonso and Starling Marte exit with injuries in second inning of Mets’ loss to Padres
SAN DIEGO – Pete Alonso (hit by pitch on right hand) and Starling Marte (quad tightness) left with alarming injuries in the second inning of the Mets’ 7-0 loss against the Padres on Tuesday at Petco Park. Both Alonso and Marte left Petco Park for late-night MRIs following the loss, according to a Mets spokesman,…
While headlines surround Tua through Dolphins’ minicamp, the run game could be just as vital
As much hype as there is around Tua Tagovailoa and whether the Miami Dolphins quarterback’s arm strength has improved this offseason, what may be of greater importance for this offense is if new coach Mike McDaniel will transform the team’s run game. The Dolphins have been among the bottom four teams in rushing yards per…
Five home runs, including Austin Hays’ second-deck blast, lift Orioles to 9-3 win over Cubs in Brandon Hyde’s first game managing vs. former club
The consistent fall of rain in Baltimore perhaps offered some cover, but the first pitch of Tuesday night’s Orioles game and six others that followed made it clear: Summer has arrived early at Camden Yards. After Chicago Cubs leadoff hitter Christopher Morel hammered Kyle Bradish’s first pitch over Oriole Park’s new left field wall to…
Election 2022: Full coverage of OC election results
Voters in Orange County weighed in on several key races in voting that ended Tuesday, from the race for governor to local races throughout the county. Orange County Register reporters covered the key races, and we’ve gathered links to their stories here. You can check out live results here, and we’ll have more updates from…
Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo homer for Yankees in rout of Twins
MINNEAPOLIS — Their run of outstanding pitching couldn’t last forever. The defense, which has been so solid this season, had an off night. So the Yankees did exactly what they were built to do on nights like Tuesday — they powered through. With home runs from Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo, the Bombers…
Gabe Vincent proves he belongs, so are Heat depth questions answered at point guard?
As the Miami Heat were finalizing their 2021-22 roster, coach Erik Spoelstra chimed in on the team’s final roster spot. At the time, the deliberations were down to Markieff Morris of Jeff Teague. Spoelstra opted for Morris. The biggest winner from that decision? Arguably Gabe Vincent. For Morris, it was a season largely preempted by…
Election 2022: Shaw faces 3 in Orange County Board of Education Trustee Area 4
Officially and at least temporarily, Tim Shaw is not on the Orange County Board of Education following a recent court ruling. On Tuesday, June 7, voters will decide whether Shaw, 45, will win re-election to finish a two-year term as he competes against three challengers: Paulette Chaffee, 73, an attorney and former teacher; David M.…
Election 2022: Westminster voters to decide whether mayor should be elected or appointed
In 2018, Westminster voters decided to double the mayor’s term from two to four years. Now, residents have a new decision to make: Do they want to end citywide mayoral elections altogether? A lot has changed over the past four years — namely, the makeup of the Westminster City Council. Starting in early 2021, three…
Dodgers blanked by White Sox, lose 3rd game in a row
CHICAGO — Seeing AJ Pollock in the black and white of the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called it “a tough day” this spring when the Dodgers traded the popular Pollock for closer Craig Kimbrel. “AJ helped us win a championship. He’s very well-liked in the clubhouse and organization and to…
Five home runs, including Austin Hays’ second-deck blast, lift Orioles to 9-3 win over Cubs in Brandon Hyde’s first game managing vs. former club
The consistent fall of rain in Baltimore perhaps offered some cover, but the first pitch of Tuesday night’s Orioles game and six others that followed made it clear: Summer has arrived early at Camden Yards. After Chicago Cubs leadoff hitter Christopher Morel hammered Kyle Bradish’s first pitch over Oriole Park’s new left field wall to…
Election 2022: Westminster voters to decide whether mayor should be elected or appointed
In 2018, Westminster voters decided to double the mayor’s term from two to four years. Now, residents have a new decision to make: Do they want to end citywide mayoral elections altogether? A lot has changed over the past four years — namely, the makeup of the Westminster City Council. Starting in early 2021, three…
Election 2022: Shaw faces 3 in Orange County Board of Education Trustee Area 4
Officially and at least temporarily, Tim Shaw is not on the Orange County Board of Education following a recent court ruling. On Tuesday, June 7, voters will decide whether Shaw, 45, will win re-election to finish a two-year term as he competes against three challengers: Paulette Chaffee, 73, an attorney and former teacher; David M.…
While headlines surround Tua through Dolphins’ minicamp, the run game could be just as vital
As much hype as there is around Tua Tagovailoa and whether the Miami Dolphins quarterback’s arm strength has improved this offseason, what may be of greater importance for this offense is if new coach Mike McDaniel will transform the team’s run game. The Dolphins have been among the bottom four teams in rushing yards per…
Dodgers blanked by White Sox, lose 3rd game in a row
CHICAGO — Seeing AJ Pollock in the black and white of the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called it “a tough day” this spring when the Dodgers traded the popular Pollock for closer Craig Kimbrel. “AJ helped us win a championship. He’s very well-liked in the clubhouse and organization and to…
Rick Hahn admits the 1st 2 months have tested his patience, but the Chicago White Sox GM also sees ‘reasons for optimism’
The Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers were popular preseason picks to contend for the World Series. As the teams began a three-game series Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Dodgers have indeed started strong and lead the National League West in early June. The Sox, however, began the day in third place in…
Alec Mills, in his season debut, saves the Chicago Cubs bullpen with 5 innings in a 9-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles
Entering a game in the early innings to relieve a struggling starter is never an ideal spot for a reliever. But that was the situation Alec Mills faced Tuesday when he was called on to start the fourth inning in the Chicago Cubs’ 9-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. And as Mills noted afterward, “That’s…
Orlando Magic pre-draft profile: Marquette’s Justin Lewis
The Orlando Magic, owners of the Nos. 1, 32 and 35 picks in the NBA draft, will have multiple chances to add to their roster on June 23. After kicking off a rebuild in March 2021, the Magic already have significant young talent. Orlando has nine players who were drafted in the first round since…
Heat’s Victor Oladipo provided playoff payoff, but will he be too expensive in free agency?
If you didn’t know better, you would think Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra already has the answer. But as the Heat have learned over these past two seasons, assumptions are a tangled web with Victor Oladipo. As the team headed into its offseason, Spoelstra noted, “You’re going to see a totally different Vic next year…
Angels’ Mike Trout leaves game with left groin tightness after strong start
ANAHEIM — Just when Mike Trout started hitting again, he got hurt again. The Angels’ three-time American League MVP homered in his first at-bat and then doubled in his second on Tuesday night, but after he doubled he came out of the game with left groin tightness. There was no immediate word on how much…