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a day ago
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Plaschke: Missed chance to sweep Yankees leaves Dodgers in a precarious spot
Dodgers left fielder Andy Pages bobbles a hit by New York's DJ LeMahieu during the Dodger's 7-3 loss to the Yankees on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The desperation of a toasted Dodger Stadium made itself abundantly clear Sunday in the fourth inning of a sunburn against the New Yankees. With mighty Yankee Aaron Judge huffing and puffing at the plate, a lone insistent chant emerged from a Dodger fan lurking in the shadows. Advertisement 'Ko-be! Ko-be! Ko-be!' Sorry. Nice try. But on this day, the Dodgers lacked all evidence of a Mamba Mentality. Coming off two inspirational wins in this three-game weekend showdown against their American League twin, the Dodgers ate the broom. A team that had finally seemed to figure out its pitching watched its ace fold. Read more: Yoshinobu Yamamoto runs into problems quickly as Yankees thwart Dodgers sweep A team whose offense had become balanced and deep could barely poke a soft-tossing journeyman utility starter who they once cut. And, yeah, a team that does everything right did bits of everything wrong, a wild throw scoring a run, a wild pitch scoring another run, and a foolish stolen base attempt costing yet another run. Advertisement In all, it resulted in a 7-3 Yankees victory that left the Dodgers facing another stark set of numbers. Baseball's most talented team is 12-10 against legitimate championship contenders. Baseball's richest team is 28-23 since starting the season 8-0. And now one of baseball's most injury-plagued teams must strap back in for a four-game series against a first-place New York Mets team that has won seven of eight. Followed by three games in hot St. Louis. Followed by three games in angry San Diego. Followed by three games against the reborn San Francisco Giants. Followed by four more games against damn San Diego. Advertisement Whew. Gulp. A little Mamba would be nice. That the Dodgers are facing this impossibly tough stretch would have made it extra sweet to sweep the Yankees, particularly coming 24 hours after beating them 18-2, and less than 48 hours after roaring back to beat them 8-5. Everyone thought this defending champion Dodger team of gargantuan expectations had finally and permanently arrived. Not so fast. 'When these guys came into town, I think we ramped up our focus, our approach, just the intensity,' said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts before Sunday's game. 'And it's fortunately showed.' And then it disappeared again, which has sort of been the Dodgers issue all season, right? Advertisement 'We've got our guy going tonight,' Roberts also said, referring to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a Cy Young candidate who had shut down the Yankees twice last season. 'It's going to be fun..' And then it wasn't. Roberts refused to change his positive tune afterward, maintaining, 'For us, the takeaway is, we won a series, and that was the goal coming into this weekend.' Yeah, but still... Yamamoto had his second-worst stinker as a Dodger, surpassed by only his fumble of the division series opener last season against the Padres. He gave up a career-high seven hits along with four runs in just 3 ⅔ innings, and didn't have much help. Advertisement The Yankees quickly put the Dodgers on the ropes with a messy first inning, scoring one and loading the bases on, among other jabs, two walks and a wild throw home from left fielder Andy Pages. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulls starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto from the game in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) One inning later the Dodgers should have come back to take a 2-1 lead on Tommy Edman's homer. But on the previous pitch, Pages, perhaps trying to make up for that lousy throw, was thrown out trying to steal third despite there being only one out. One inning after that, Yamamoto went bust, walking Judge, giving up a two-run homer by Ben Rice, then yielding two singles to set up a run-scoring wild pitch. It was all pretty scary stuff for a pitching staff working on such a precarious tightrope. There's enough uncertainty in other places that the one arm they must be able to count on is the one attached to Yamamoto. Advertisement The four scheduled starters for the Mets series are Dustin May, Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin and Landon Knack. All have been both decent and struggling and the bottom line is, would you want to give the ball to any of them with your season on the line? Read more: Hernández: How Japan media track down Ohtani's home-run balls Honestly, the Dodgers need Yamamoto to be great, transforming a warm and sunny Sunday afternoon into a chilly missed opportunity. His bad day was all the Yankees needed when the Dodgers' vaunted four-man top of the lineup — minus an injured Mookie Betts — went hitless in 16 at-bats. A day after their offense banged out 21 hits, the stars can't even raise a scratch on starter Ryan Yarbrough? How does that happen? Advertisement The Dodgers should have known all about Yarbrough. They had him for parts of the last two seasons, long enough for him to receive a World Series ring but not long enough to keep them from essentially releasing him before trading him. The offensive struggles, which doomed late homers by Max Muncy and Pages, were epitomized by two middle-inning face plants. Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas tags out New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells on a stolen-base attempt in the seventh inning Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The Dodgers put two runners on in the fifth, but a Miguel Rojas line drive to center field was caught, only briefly summoning memories of when it wasn't. Then, the top of the order couldn't get the ball out of the infield in the sixth inning, meekly disappearing on 13 pitches. Advertisement 'It's funky, it's funky,' said Will Smith of his former teammate's style, and he's not talking about a cool funky. There was some good news for the Dodgers on Sunday, Betts working out while wearing a shoe for the first time since fracturing his toe during a midnight bedroom stroll and, according to Roberts, handling the pain. This means he could be back soon and, even though he has lacked his usual offensive greatness this season, his return can't come soon enough. Betts met the media before the game to discuss it. 'Just going to the bathroom... whatever you picture, that's exactly what happened,' he said. 'I'm sure we all have fractured toes from stuff like clumsiness I guess.' Two words, Mookie. Night light. 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
a day ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Missed chance to sweep Yankees leaves Dodgers in a precarious spot
The desperation of a toasted Dodger Stadium made itself abundantly clear Sunday in the fourth inning of a sunburn against the New Yankees. With mighty Yankee Aaron Judge huffing and puffing at the plate, a lone insistent chant emerged from a Dodger fan lurking in the shadows. 'Ko-be! Ko-be! Ko-be!' Sorry. Nice try. But on this day, the Dodgers lacked all evidence of a Mamba Mentality. Coming off two inspirational wins in this three-game weekend showdown against their American League twin, the Dodgers ate the broom. A team that had finally seemed to figure out its pitching watched its ace fold. A team whose offense had become balanced and deep could barely poke a soft-tossing journeyman utility starter who they once cut. And, yeah, a team that does everything right did bits of everything wrong, a wild throw scoring a run, a wild pitch scoring another run, and a foolish stolen base attempt costing yet another run. In all, it resulted in a 7-3 Yankees victory that left the Dodgers facing another stark set of numbers. Baseball's most talented team is 12-10 against legitimate championship contenders. Baseball's richest team is 28-23 since starting the season 8-0. And now one of baseball's most injury-plagued teams must strap back in for a four-game series against a first-place New York Mets team that has won seven of eight. Followed by three games in hot St. Louis. Followed by three games in angry San Diego. Followed by three games against the reborn San Francisco Giants. Followed by four more games against damn San Diego. Whew. Gulp. A little Mamba would be nice. That the Dodgers are facing this impossibly tough stretch would have made it extra sweet to sweep the Yankees, particularly coming 24 hours after beating them 18-2, and less than 48 hours after roaring back to beat them 8-5. Everyone thought this defending champion Dodger team of gargantuan expectations had finally and permanently arrived. Not so fast. 'When these guys came into town, I think we ramped up our focus, our approach, just the intensity,' said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts before Sunday's game. 'And it's fortunately showed.' And then it disappeared again, which has sort of been the Dodgers issue all season, right? 'We've got our guy going tonight,' Roberts also said, referring to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a Cy Young candidate who had shut down the Yankees twice last season. 'It's going to be fun..' And then it wasn't. Roberts refused to change his positive tune afterward, maintaining, 'For us, the takeaway is, we won a series, and that was the goal coming into this weekend.' Yeah, but still... Yamamoto had his second-worst stinker as a Dodger, surpassed by only his fumble of the division series opener last season against the Padres. He gave up a career-high seven hits along with four runs in just 3 ⅔ innings, and didn't have much help. The Yankees quickly put the Dodgers on the ropes with a messy first inning, scoring one and loading the bases on, among other jabs, two walks and a wild throw home from left fielder Andy Pages. One inning later the Dodgers should have come back to take a 2-1 lead on Tommy Edman's homer. But on the previous pitch, Pages, perhaps trying to make up for that lousy throw, was thrown out trying to steal third despite there being only one out. One inning after that, Yamamoto went bust, walking Judge, giving up a two-run homer by Ben Rice, then yielding two singles to set up a run-scoring wild pitch. It was all pretty scary stuff for a pitching staff working on such a precarious tightrope. There's enough uncertainty in other places that the one arm they must be able to count on is the one attached to Yamamoto. The four scheduled starters for the Mets series are Dustin May, Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin and Landon Knack. All have been both decent and struggling and the bottom line is, would you want to give the ball to any of them with your season on the line? Honestly, the Dodgers need Yamamoto to be great, transforming a warm and sunny Sunday afternoon into a chilly missed opportunity. His bad day was all the Yankees needed when the Dodgers' vaunted four-man top of the lineup — minus an injured Mookie Betts — went hitless in 16 at-bats. A day after their offense banged out 21 hits, the stars can't even raise a scratch on starter Ryan Yarbrough? How does that happen? The Dodgers should have known all about Yarbrough. They had him for parts of the last two seasons, long enough for him to receive a World Series ring but not long enough to keep them from essentially releasing him before trading him. The offensive struggles, which doomed late homers by Max Muncy and Pages, were epitomized by two middle-inning face plants. The Dodgers put two runners on in the fifth, but a Miguel Rojas line drive to center field was caught, only briefly summoning memories of when it wasn't. Then, the top of the order couldn't get the ball out of the infield in the sixth inning, meekly disappearing on 13 pitches. 'It's funky, it's funky,' said Will Smith of his former teammate's style, and he's not talking about a cool funky. There was some good news for the Dodgers on Sunday, Betts working out while wearing a shoe for the first time since fracturing his toe during a midnight bedroom stroll and, according to Roberts, handling the pain. This means he could be back soon and, even though he has lacked his usual offensive greatness this season, his return can't come soon enough. Betts met the media before the game to discuss it. 'Just going to the bathroom... whatever you picture, that's exactly what happened,' he said. 'I'm sure we all have fractured toes from stuff like clumsiness I guess.' Two words, Mookie. Night light.
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Comelec affirms disqualification of Cagayan governor Mamba in 2022 polls
With just one month remaining before the terms of current local leaders expire, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has affirmed that Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba was disqualified from running in the 2022 elections and allowed Vice Governor Melvin Vargas Jr. to take his place. The poll body, sitting en banc, stood by the decision of its First Division in April 2024 to disqualify Mamba after he, along with Mabel Mamba and Francisco Mamba, who were candidates for governor, vice governor, and 3rd district representative of Cagayan province, respectively, provided financial aid, scholarship grants, and various transport vehicles to the constituents of Cagayan province using public funds during the 45-day spending ban. The First Division dismissed the petition filed by Victorio Casuay against Mabel Mamba and Francisco Mamba for being moot, as they failed to win their election bids. However, it granted the disqualification case against Mamba after he was found in violation of Section 261 (v) of the Omnibus Election Code and Comelec Resolution No. 10747, which prohibits the release, disbursement, or expenditure of public funds for any and all kinds of public works from March 25 to May 8, 2022. Acting on Mamba's appeal, the Comelec en banc said Mamba's duty as governor ''does not grant him unrestrained discretion in the exercise of his powers.'' ''Public officials, regardless of their position, are bound to act within the confines of the law and are subject to the limitations and restrictions imposed by applicable statutes and regulations. The mere desire to fulfill one's duties does not justify actions taken in violation of legal mandates," the resolution said. Mamba will become vice governor on June 30, the day his term as governor ends, following his victory in the May 2025 midterm elections. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA Integrated News
Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Nike's new Kobe Bryant drop is more emotional than you'd expect
You don't have to be a basketball fan to know who Kobe Bryant is. The late NBA icon has become more than a legend on the court - he's a cultural force, a global symbol of grit, legacy, and obsession with greatness, forever woven into the identity of Los Angeles and beyond. He inspired an entire generation of athletes with his relentless work ethic. His "Mamba Mentality" became a mindset embraced far outside basketball - by CEOs, artists, students, and anyone chasing success. Related: Here's why Dick's Sporting Goods purchased Foot Locker And still, for all his global influence, Kobe was unmistakably LA. He spent all 20 years of his NBA career building his name - and a dynasty - with the Lakers. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter So if you're picturing Kobe in your head right now, you probably see one thing: purple and gold. Well, Nike's latest tribute might just catch you off guard. Because this time, there's not a trace of Lakers colors. Launching May 30, following the initial release of the Kobe 6 Protro "Dodgers" sneaker back in March, the full Nike x Kobe Bryant "Dodgers" Collection pays tribute to Kobe's LA roots in a completely fresh way. Instead of leaning into the familiar purple and gold, Nike is embracing Dodger blue - a nod to Kobe's connection to the broader Los Angeles sports community. The centerpiece of the drop is the Nike x Kobe Dodgers Jersey, a clean white design featuring bold blue accents and meaningful nods to Kobe's legacy, including his iconic number and a tribute to his final game. Related: Nike, rivals sound alarm on looming threat The collection also includes Dodgers blue performance accessories that blend Nike's innovation with Kobe's unmistakable style. That sneaker? The Kobe 6 Protro "Dodgers" leads the collection, accompanied by a simple graphic tee to round it out. It's a coordinated release that blends culture, sport, and legacy - exactly the kind of storytelling Nike has perfected with its Kobe line. Nike's decision to keep expanding its Kobe line isn't just about honoring a legacy. It's also smart business. The Kobe 6 Protro series has seen strong resale performance and fast sellouts, especially after Nike re-signed a long-term deal with Bryant's estate in 2022. The brand has positioned the Kobe line not just as retro basketball shoes, but as lifestyle icons that blend performance, nostalgia, and fashion. By linking Kobe to another LA institution - the Dodgers - Nike broadens the appeal even further. This drop isn't just for athletes or collectors. It's for the city and for anyone who felt Kobe's impact. And with more Kobe releases planned throughout Summer 2025, including the anticipated Nike Kobe 5 "CHBL," it's clear the Mamba legacy isn't going anywhere. It's evolving. Mamba forever. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kobe Bryant's legacy lives on as Natalia graduates USC and Jeanie Buss honors the family onstage
(Image Source - Getty Images) Natalia Bryant's graduation at USC was already a big deal, but it took an unexpected turn that made it even more emotional. As she began this new chapter, a surprise moment happened that touched not just her family but everyone who was there. It was more than just a ceremony. Jeanie Buss's surprise appearance adds emotional weight to Natalia Bryant's USC graduation Natalia Bryant finished her studies at the University of Southern California, not just with academic accolades but also with the lasting legacy of her father, Kobe Bryant . The graduation on May 16 was made even more special when Jeanie Buss, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, showed up unexpectedly to present Natalia with her diploma—a moment that touched the Bryant family and highlighted the strong connection between the Lakers and the Bryants. She graduated with a film degree from USC's renowned School of Cinematic Arts, earning cum laude honors. The moment became even more meaningful when Jeanie Buss presented her diploma on stage. Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to share this emotional moment and her thanks, "Legacy @nataliabryant ~ thank you @jeaniebuss for making this milestone even more special. #LakersFamily #USCGRAD #CumLaude." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Accounting Automation Software Might Help You To Earn More Accounting Automation Software | Search ads Undo Natalia's graduation attire paid homage to her family's legacy. Her stole featured the "Cum Laude" distinction, her Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority letters, and the iconic Mamba logo—a tribute to her father Kobe and sister Gianna 'Gigi' Bryant, both of whom tragically passed away in 2020. The emblem, designed by Vanessa Bryant, symbolizes the " Mamba Mentality " and was placed over Natalia's heart, signifying her father's enduring presence in her life. Natalia balanced her academics with beginning a modelling career at USC. She partnered with IMG Models then walked Versace for Milan Fashion Week in 2024. Natalia thanks her family and friends for their incredible support along the road even with the demanding balancing act. Also Read: Boston Celtics May Break Up Their Core as Derrick White Becomes a Surprising Trade Candidate Graduating for Natalia Bryant was a celebration of her strength, family ties, and community support—not only a milestone. The event was a wonderful mirror of tenacity and Kobe Bryant's legacy thanks to Jeanie Buss's kind gesture and Natalia's acknowledgement to her father and sister. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
