Bud Black

An array of former Dodgers and Angels are helping other teams

2013-04-27 14:55:00

Former Dodgers and Angels are playing roles for teams all around the major leagues. Times staff writer Kevin Baxter ranks the teams and provides updates on them. (Statistics through Friday's games. Last week's rankings in parentheses): 1. TEXAS Ex-...

Petco Park changes haven't helped Padres

2013-04-27 15:45:00

Powering down The San Diego Padres moved in the outfield fences this season, a nod to hitters frustrated when a home run anywhere else would be an out at Petco Park. In the Padres' first 10 home games, three balls that would have been outs last season...

After Dodgers, Padres brawl in sixth, Zack Greinke leaves game

2013-04-11 22:09:00

That was a brawl that seemed to come out of nowhere, although it might have serious, lasting repercussions for the Dodgers. Zack Greinke, the Dodgers’ $147-million starting pitcher, left Thursday’s game after the ruckus in the bottom of...

Baseball quotes

2013-04-20 15:20:00

"He said, 'C'mon, hit me a home run, I love you.' I said, 'I love you too, I'll hit you one.'" —Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier, after fulfilling a promise to Teddy Kremer, a 30-year-old man with Down syndrome, who was serving as the...

Dodgers starter Zack Greinke injured by enraged Carlos Quentin

2013-04-11 23:55:00

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Angels to interview two Yankees executives for GM job

2011-10-12 21:33:38

Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings

2013-05-13 17:44:00

Last week's ranking in parentheses 1. Rangers (1): It's safe to say that Ron Washington's hitters enjoyed their weekend in Houston — 24 runs overall and three homers in every game. Their assault on Philip Humber Saturday was vicious. 2....

Rookie helps Yankees get split of doubleheader

2013-05-13 18:06:12

The Sports Xchange CLEVELAND — In the first game of their doubleheader Monday, the New York Yankees held the Cleveland Indians to one run but lost, so in the second game, the Yankees did not allow the Indians to score any runs. After losing the...

Padres manager Black likes Wrigley as is

2013-05-02 17:01:00

Not everyone is in love with the idea of a shiny, new Wrigley Field. San Diego Padres manager Bud Black said Thursday he’ll miss the special “aura” of the cramped visitors’ clubhouse at Wrigley, the smallest in the majors,...

Despite injury, Kyle Lohse hopes to make next start

2013-04-24 00:00:00

Right-hander Kyle Lohse said Tuesday that he thinks he can make his next start despite dislocating his left pinkie Monday night during the Brewers' game against San Diego. "We just need to get some of the swelling out of it," said Lohse, who had the...

Spring training: NL West preview

2013-02-12 16:10:00

Will we ever see the Giants coming? The team Brian Sabean and Bruce Bochy put together since saying goodbye to Barry Bonds is the only National League team to win the World Series twice within three seasons since the Big Red Machine, yet the Giants...

New Padres owners: Winning is 1st priority

2012-08-29 15:23:00

SAN DIEGO -- The sale of the Padres to heirs of the late Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley, San Diego businessman Ron Fowler and other limited partners is now complete, the team announced Wednesday. The ownership group includes Peter O'Malley, his sons Kevin...

Padres Manager Bud Black walks off the last week after making a pitching change against the Brewers.

2013-04-22 00:00:00