U.S. viewers for the first two games of World Series between the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays dropped 14% from last year’s matchup between Los Angeles and the New York Yankees, but Canadian and Japanese audiences set records. Last year’s first two games averaged 14.55 million and this year’s first two averaged 12.5 million on Fox, Fox Deportes, Fox One streaming, the Fox … [Read more...] about US World Series viewers drop 14% for first two games of Dodgers, Blue Jays matchup
Ex-wife of Angels employee testifies at trial about team’s drug use
Camela Kay, the ex-wife of the team's former communications director, is testifying in a civil trial against the Los Angeles Angels over the 2019 drug overdose death of one of its star pitchers. She says she told an Angels official in 2019 she heard drugs were going to pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Kay's ex-husband Eric Kay has been convicted of providing pitcher Skaggs with drugs that … [Read more...] about Ex-wife of Angels employee testifies at trial about team’s drug use
Rockets rout the winless Nets 137-109 for their first victory of the season
Tari Eason scored 22 points, Alperen Sengun added 21 points, six rebounds and six assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 137-109 on Monday night for their first victory of the season. Kevin Durant had 19 points against his former team, which fell to 0-4. Reed Sheppard came off the bench for 15 points. Houston lost in two overtimes against Oklahoma City in the … [Read more...] about Rockets rout the winless Nets 137-109 for their first victory of the season
Astros brain drain continues with pitching coach departure
Houston's loss is this franchise's gain. … [Read more...] about Astros brain drain continues with pitching coach departure
Dodgers produce 18-inning World Series sequel, `The Late, Late Sho’
The Dodgers have won a thrilling 18-inning game against the Toronto Blue Jays, taking a two-to-one lead in the World Series. Freddie Freeman hit a home run to secure the 6-5 victory for Los Angeles. Shohei Ohtani had another impressive performance, reaching base nine times. The game lasted over six hours and saw 609 pitches thrown. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw came out of … [Read more...] about Dodgers produce 18-inning World Series sequel, `The Late, Late Sho’