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Vin Scully, Treasured Voice of the Dodgers, Dies at 94

The Bronx native started calling games for the club in Brooklyn in 1950, came west with the team and provided fans with a loving soundtrack for nearly seven decades.

Events of the Week: ‘Nope,’ San Diego Comic-Con and More

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Nope and Ted Lasso, along with a flurry of events for San Diego Comic-Con, the MLB All-Star Game, the ESPYs and Outfest. Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin premiere HBO Max hosted a bloody red […]

This Week in TV: ‘Resident Evil,’ MLB All-Stars, ‘The Rehearsal’

It’s mid-July, which means most of the summer shows on broadcast and cable networks are in the middle of their seasons. Streamers are taking it relatively easy too, which means a relatively light menu of premieres for July 13-19 — although they include a series adaptation of the Resident Evil franchise, baseball’s annual Midsummer Classic and […]

MLB All-Star Game: Full Lineup of Events and Parties in Los Angeles

Thursday, July 14 Commissioner’s Cup + Jennie Finch Classic MLB Youth Academy, 901 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton, 3 p.m. (Home Run Derby), 7:30 p.m. (Opening ceremonies for Commissioner’s Cup and Jennie Finch Classic) The MLB Youth Academy hosts the launch of the Commissioner’s Cup and Jennie Finch Classic presented by Arm & Hammer. The festive […]

Jennifer Lopez Takes the Stage at L.A. Dodgers Foundation Gala, Helping to Raise $3.6 Million

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation celebrated its sixth — and due to the pandemic, first since 2019 — Blue Diamond Gala on Thursday night, with a who’s-who of L.A. sports stars and a headlining set from Jennifer Lopez. The event, dubbed “The Party for L.A.,” raised a record-breaking $3.6 million for LADF, which aims to […]

Son of Former Dodger Steve Sax Among Five Marines Killed in Aircraft Crash

Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Steve Sax has issued a statement saying that his 33-year-old son who had always dreamed of being a pilot was among five U.S. Marines killed during a training flight crash earlier this week in the California desert. Capt. John J. Sax was among the aircrew of an Osprey tiltrotor aircraft […]

Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer Suspended for Two Seasons Over Sexual Assault Allegation

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer was suspended Friday for two full seasons without pay by Major League Baseball for violating the league’s domestic violence and sexual assault policy, which he denies. Bauer’s lengthy suspension comes after a San Diego woman, whom the pitcher had met through social media, alleged that Bauer beat and sexually […]

Jennifer Lopez to Headline Concert for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

Jennifer Lopez has a date with the Dodgers on June 16. The global superstar has been booked to headline the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s Blue Diamond Gala at Dodger Stadium where she will perform an exclusive concert. Dubbed “The Party For LA,” the event is presented by the Los Angeles Dodgers Ownership Group, a collective […]

YouTube, Major League Baseball Re-Up Streaming Partnership

Major League Baseball continues to hit to all fields with its streaming partnerships. The league has renewed a deal with YouTube to carry 15 exclusive games on the platform this season. The renewal means YouTube will stream MLB games for a fourth consecutive season; the first contest of 2022 will be a Washington Nationals-Colorado Rockies […]

ESPN Plans Project Tied to Anniversary of Jackie Robinson Breaking Baseball’s Color Barrier (Exclusive)

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the milestone, ESPN is planning a multi-month programming effort honoring Robinson and his legacy. “It is a natural opportunity I believe to not only recognize his legacy but to educate […]

Apple Enters Sports Arena With Major League Baseball Streaming Deal

Apple TV+ is getting into the live sports business. The streamer has struck a rights deal with Major League Baseball to carry a weekly doubleheader of games on Fridays, starting with the 2022 season — whenever that may begin. Baseball’s owners locked out the players in December, and the two sides haven’t yet come to […]

MLB Cancels Opening Day, Sides Fail to Reach Lockout Deal

Major League Baseball has canceled opening day, with Commissioner Rob Manfred announcing Tuesday the sport will scrap regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years after acrimonious lockout talks collapsed in the hours before management’s deadline. Manfred said he is canceling the first two series of the season that was […]