The Los Angeles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Sunday thanks to a home run from catcher Will Smith and utility man Kike Hernandez. LA improved that year to 53-32. This is bound by the best records in MLB.
In other Catcher News, former backstop Austin Burns signed with divisional rivals on a minor league contract. Burns was the longest equipment position player on the team heading into 2025, but was designated for assignment and cut last month.
With more DFA news, the parted ways with veteran Lily Bar Lewis Garcia. The 38-year-old pitcher was assigned to his assignment prior to Sunday’s game.
Finally, LA reportedly targets three location upgrades at trade deadlines. With a month to complete the roster before the most important stretch of the season, the have some key areas to improve to ensure a meaningful October run.
All the latest news and stories are here (click on the full article headline):
Former catcher Austin Burns signs with NL West Rival
The designate Louis Garcia for shocking movement assignments
targeting three location upgrades at trade deadlines: Report
The ‘ reliefer calls Andy Page an All-Star: “He’s kind of one.”
‘ Tescal Hernandez has made the decision for the home run derby
linked to two Al East Relievers to strengthen the bullpen at trade deadlines
As trade deadlines approach, linked to a $21 million starting pitcher
‘ Shohei Ohtani responds to the third pitching start of the season
‘Want’ ‘$50 million Cy Young winner is the winner in the blockbuster trade, Insider says
and Royals were announced following Sunday’s rain delay
The vs. Royals were delayed on Sunday: When will the game begin?
lineup vs. Royals: Freddie Freeman Out, Miguel Rojas
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