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Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Dodgers Make Move After Mets Game
Dodgers Make Move After Mets Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Landon Knack (3-2, 5.12 ERA) was having a rough season coming into Thursday's game against the New York Mets, but was coming off two consecutive quality starts. Unfortunately for the 27-year-old, he didn't maintain that momentum. Advertisement Knack coughed up four runs on four hits in just 3.1 innings pitched, adding five walks and just one strikeout. The second-year hurler gave up a solo homer to star slugger Pete Alonso in the second frame and solo homers to outfielder Brandon Nimmo and designated hitter Starling Marte in the third. Infielder Brett Baty added a sacrifice fly before Knack finally finished the inning. The Tennessee native then notched one out in the fourth before walking two batters, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had seen enough. Los Angeles followed up with a roster move on Friday, via Kirsten Watson. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Landon Knack (96)© Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images "Dodgers recalled left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski and optioned right-handed pitcher Landon Knack," she reported. Advertisement This season, Wrobleski has allowed eight runs across nine innings in the big leagues. The 24-year-old went 1-2 with a 5.70 ERA after getting his first call-up in 2024. The Dodgers took Knack in the second round of the 2020 MLB Draft. The East Tennessee alum got called up last season and went 3-5 with a 3.65 ERA over 15 appearances, including 12 starts. He also gave up six runs over seven postseason innings. New York was up 4-0 on Thursday before Los Angeles put up three runs in the bottom of the third. Alonso followed up with an RBI single in the eighth, but the Dodgers scored three more in the bottom of that frame, giving them a 6-5 lead. Closer Tanner Scott pitched a scoreless ninth to secure the save. Advertisement Related: Mets Receive Big News Before Dodgers Game Related: Mets Fans Upset With News Before Dodgers Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Dodgers rally after rough start by Landon Knack to split series with Mets
Dodgers pitcher Landon Knack delivers against the New York Mets in the first inning Thursday at Dodger Stadium. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) It was supposed to be a day off for Freddie Freeman. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quipped before the game that the 35-year-old veteran first baseman had begun to understand the value of an off day as he's dealt with discomfort in his ankle this season. Advertisement But with the go-ahead run on second base in the eighth inning, Roberts summoned Freeman off the bench. Was it time for another magical, Freddie Freeman moment at Chavez Ravine? Not so fast. Mets manager Craig Counsell called for an intentional walk, and up walked Michael Conforto. The 46,364 fans at Dodger Stadium already booed the struggling outfielder after his third-inning strikeout. Hitting .165 entering the game, he was one of the unlikeliest to lead the Dodgers to a comeback victory. He'd yet to come through. But all Conforto needed was one hit, one chance. And he delivered. Against Mets setup man Reed Garrett, Conforto ripped a go-ahead RBI single into left field, helping the Dodgers complete a three-run comeback to defeat the Mets 6-5 and salvage a series split against a potential NL playoff opponent. Advertisement Conforto's first hit with runners in scoring position since March 31 — and his first hit this season with runners in scoring position with two outs — put the Dodgers two games ahead of the Padres in the NL West after their 3-2 loss to the Giants on Thursday. Mets southpaw David Peterson had made things difficult before the eighth. He struck out six and gave up three runs across seven innings. Read more: Will Dodgers' pitchers ever get healthy? How the team is tackling its biggest problem The longevity the Mets got from Peterson, however, was the opposite of what the Dodgers received from right-hander Landon Knack. Advertisement Knack had turned a corner across his last two outings. Against both New York teams, he twirled a career-high-tying six innings and gave up just one earned run in each start. Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior paid close attention to Knack's adjustments, praising his rise from early-season appearances in which he was bounced from games, giving up five runs against the Nationals and Athletics. 'His ability is to be able to throw multiple pitches in any count, in any situation, and that was a little bit off early on,' Prior said, 'but now I think he's starting to finally get into the groove and kind of get back to where he was throwing the ball last year.' Prior noted what Knack could do when he's on — mixing pitches and speeds, making for off-balance at-bats. But he also explained what happens when Knack is off — leaving pitches in the middle zone, while falling behind in counts. Pete Alonso slides past Dodgers catcher Will Smith to score a run for the Mets in the third inning Thursday. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Knack was at his least effective Thursday. He gave up four runs — including three home runs — leaving fastballs over the plate to Pete Alonso and Starling Marte in the first and third innings. He also walked five across 3 ⅓ innings. Advertisement Roberts had to lean on his bullpen. Jack Dreyer took the ball through the middle of the fifth and José Ureña — who signed with the Dodgers on Tuesday — pitched 2 ⅓ innings to help save bullpen arms ahead of a six-game trip starting Friday in St. Louis. Roberts, who said before the game that he was still deciding whether Friday would feature a spot start or a bullpen game, might have had his hand forced toward the former after Knack's short outing. Southpaw Justin Wrobleski's turn in the rotation is up in triple-A Oklahoma City and would be a likely choice should the Dodgers turn to a spot start. Wrobleski gave up five runs in four innings during his last triple-A appearance. Read more: Shohei Ohtani thought he was 'in trouble' before Dave Roberts gifted him a toy Porsche Etc. Roberts said right-handed relief pitchers Kirby Yates (right hamstring strain) and Michael Kopech (right shoulder impingement) have a 'good possibility' of being activated off the injured list during the weekend series in St. Louis. Advertisement Likely candidates to be removed from the 26-man roster over the next few days are Ryan Loutos (five earned runs in three innings with the Dodgers) — who gave up a three-run home run in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Mets — and Ureña. Outfielders James Outman and Esteury Ruiz both had lockers in the Dodgers clubhouse Thursday. Roberts said the duo were on the taxi squad — as insurance for Hyeseong Kim and Tommy Edman — and would likely be headed back to triple-A later in the day. Roberts gave clean bills of health to Edman (right ankle) and Kim (fouled a ball off his foot). Edman returned to the Dodgers' lineup after two days off and hit sixth at second base. 'Looks like we're out of the clear with those two active guys,' Roberts said. Sign up for more Dodgers news with Dodgers Dugout. Delivered at the start of each series. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Dodgers rally after rough start by Landon Knack to split series with Mets
It was supposed to be a day off for Freddie Freeman. Dave Roberts quipped before the game that the 35-year-old veteran first baseman had begun to understand the value of an off day as he's dealt with discomfort in his ankle this season. But with the go-ahead run on second base in the eighth inning, Roberts called Freeman's name off the bench. Was it time for another magical, Freddie Freeman moment at Chavez Ravine? Not so fast. Mets manager Craig Counsell called for an intentional walk, and up walked Michael Conforto. The 46,364 fans at Dodger Stadium already booed the struggling outfielder after his third-inning strikeout. Hitting .165 entering the game, he was already one of the unlikeliest to lead the Dodgers to a comeback victory. He'd yet to come through. But all Conforto needed was one hit, one chance. And he delivered. Against Mets setup man Reed Garrett, Conforto ripped a go-ahead RBI single into left field, helping the Dodgers complete a three-run comeback to defeat the Mets 6-5 and salvage a series split against their potential NL Pennant rivals. Conforto's heroics place the Dodgers two games ahead of the Padres in the NL West after their 3-2 loss to the Giants on Thursday. Mets southpaw David Peterson had made things difficult before the eighth. He struck out six and gave up three runs across seven innings. The longevity the Mets got from Peterson, however, was the opposite of what the Dodgers received from right-hander Landon Knack. Knack had turned a corner across his last two outings. Against both New York teams, he twirled a career-high-tying six innings and gave up just one earned run in each start. Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior paid close attention to Knack's adjustments, praising his rise from early-season appearances in which he was bounced from games, giving up five runs against the Nationals and Athletics. 'His ability is to be able to throw multiple pitches in any count, in any situation, and that was a little bit off early on,' Prior said, 'but now I think he's starting to finally get into the groove and kind of get back to where he was throwing the ball last year.' Prior noted what Knack could do when he's on — mixing pitches and speeds, making for off-balance at-bats. But he also explained what happens when Knack is off — leaving pitches in the middle zone, while falling behind in counts. Knack at his least effective Thursday. He gave up four runs — including three home runs — leaving fastballs over the plate to Pete Alonso and Starling Marte in the first and third innings. He also walked five across 3 ⅓ innings. Roberts had to lean on his bullpen. Jack Dreyer took the ball through the middle of the fifth and José Ureña — who signed with Dodgers on Tuesday — pitched 2 ⅓ innings to help save bullpen arms ahead of a six-game trip starting Friday in St. Louis. Roberts, who said before the game that he was still deciding whether Friday would feature a spot start or a bullpen game, might have had his hand forced toward the former after Knack's short outing. Southpaw Justin Wrobleski's turn in the rotation is up in triple-A Oklahoma City and would be a likely choice should the Dodgers turn to a spot start. Wrobleski gave up five runs in four innings pitched during his last triple-A appearance. Roberts said right-handed relief pitchers Kirby Yates (right hamstring strain) and Michael Kopech (right shoulder impingement) have a 'good possibility' of being activated off the injured list during the weekend series in St. Louis. Likely candidates to be removed from the 26-man roster over the next few days are Ryan Loutos (five earned runs in three innings with the Dodgers) — who gave up a three-run home run in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Mets — and Ureña. Outfielders James Outman and Esteury Ruiz both had lockers in the Dodgers clubhouse Thursday. Roberts said the duo were on the taxi squad — as insurance for Hyeseong Kim and Tommy Edman — and would likely be headed back to triple-A later in the day. Roberts gave clean bills of health to Edman (right ankle) and Kim (fouled a ball off his foot). Edman returned to the Dodgers' lineup after two days off and hit sixth at second base. 'Looks like we're out of the clear with those two active guys,' Roberts said.
Edmonton Journal
23-05-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Edmonton's longest-serving councillor enters mayoral race
Article content Seeing the city grow by 200,000 new residents in four years creates not just opportunities but challenges, says Coun. Andrew Knack, the latest to declare his candidacy in the race for Edmonton mayor. 'It's about coming back to managing the growth of our city. It's about making life more affordable for Edmontonians, and it's helping to improve safety for all Edmontonians,' Knack said Thursday.
Calgary Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Edmonton's longest-serving councillor enters mayoral race
Article content Knack said Edmonton can be proud of its status as the best place to get a home built in Canada, and similar strides need to be made for small business. Article content 'There are still too many examples — and I hear this from small business owners when I'm chatting with them — that it takes too long for inspections or for permits. If we have that capability, and we do, to be the best in building a home, we should be the best in letting you start a small business,' he said. Article content 'We have the potential. We have the tools. We have the staff who have obviously done a great job creating that infrastructure on one side. Now we just need to apply it to the rest of what we're doing across the city for supporting small business,' he said. Article content As signs of homelessness extend past the boundaries of Downtown, the city needs to lean into addressing the problems, he said. Article content 'We've been trying to help fill in the gaps from the provincial government. But I actually think we need to take a greater leadership role, even though it's not technically our responsibility, because at the end of the day, people have been waiting for action.' Article content Article content After more than 12 years on council, with town halls and door knocking and calling people back, Knack said he's worked with Edmontonians from across political backgrounds and ideologies. Article content He joins some others on council putting a foot down about provincial efforts to inject city politics with partisan policy. Article content 'We've seen how party politics is poison — how when you have political parties, party loyalty goes above all else. It should be about the people that we serve, not the political parties,' Knack said. Article content 'By engaging with all Edmontonians, everyday Edmontonians, that's how you can actually make better decisions. But when they're introducing this partisan system which is really being forced upon Albertans — they've been very clear that this is not what they want — we're going to reject that. We don't need to go down that path.' Article content Listening is key for better decision-making, Knack said. Article content Article content 'We can help make it more affordable, we can help make it safer, and we can actually keep up with the growth that we're dealing with. So that's why it's so important to be independent. It's about all Edmontonians, and not just this very select few or the party that's telling us what to do,' he said. Article content Fellow councillor and mayoral hopeful Tim Cartmell is assembling an entire slate of 12 candidates in his bid for the October election. Article content Cartmell was sportsmanlike about Knack entering the fray. Article content 'I think it's great that we have a few different candidates. That allows for a contrast of views and opinions and offerings, and I think that makes for a healthy debate,' Cartmell said. Article content Article content
