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September 2, 2026
'Wherever he buys, he wins.' Angels exuberant about Stan Kroenke buying the franchise
Mike Trout could not stop smiling, mirroring the optimism and goodwill at Angel Stadium on the day Stan Kroenke announced a deal to buy the Angels.
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September 1, 2026
Shaikin: 'A big day for Anaheim.' Angels get a fresh start with Stan Kroenke, and much more
Stan Kroenke appears to be the perfect guy to resolve the longest-running and most critical order of business in Anaheim: Will the Angels stay in Anaheim, and where will they play?
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August 31, 2026
Shaikin: What's next as John Mozeliak revamps the Angels? The interim GM discusses his plans
As the Angels inch toward first 100-loss season in franchise history, interim general manager John Mozeliak shares the next steps in the team's rebuild.
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August 28, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What it means for the team
The law does not mandate the Angels revert to the Anaheim Angels name. But it does provides the city with an incentive to dangle before the team.
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August 26, 2026
Mark Walter's company TWG Global defends Dodgers financing and Lakers sale
In a statement Tuesday, TWG Global decried "multipronged attacks against TWG … by unnamed sources with self-serving interests."
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August 25, 2026
Shaikin: Amid Dodgers' uncertainty, Padres' new owners promise to 'win it all!'
José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, the new owners of the San Diego Padres, are looking to build a winner who can grasp a World Series title, and beat L.A.
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August 21, 2026
If Dodgers are put up for sale, previous runner-up Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested
Mark Walter won a competition to buy the Dodgers. Now the runner-up is interested in buying the Dodgers if Walter decides to sell the team.
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August 20, 2026
Where the Lakers' minority shareholders stand on sale of the team
While the Buss siblings battles to sell their Lakers shares, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong says he won't sell his stake in the team.
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August 20, 2026
Cox customers can finally watch the Dodgers on SportsNet LA
After 4,560 days, the Dodgers blackout for Cox Communications customers is over. Fans subscribing to the network will be able to watch SportsNet LA.
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August 20, 2026
The Dodgers are Mark Walter's crown jewel. Can he hold on to it amid federal probe?
When the news broke last week that Mark Walter was selling the Lakers just one year after buying the storied basketball franchise, executives working for another crown jewel in his sports empire — ...
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August 16, 2026
Shaikin: For Dodgers' Charley Steiner, a complete game three years in the making
For the first time since beating his cancer into remission, radio play-by-play broadcaster Charley Steiner called a complete game for the Dodgers.
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August 13, 2026
Shaikin: Some questions (and answers) about Mark Walter selling the Lakers
Mark Walter's sale of the Lakers, which valued the organization at $12.5 billion, was reportedly motivated by the spiraling price for an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas.
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August 12, 2026
Sources: Mark Walter has no plans to sell Dodgers after unloading Lakers
Mark Walter's stunning sale of the Lakers immediately raised questions whether he would sell other teams, but sources say he is keeping the Dodgers.
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August 12, 2026
The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature
A bill that gives the Angels incentives to revert to Anaheim in their name has cleared both houses of the state legislature.
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August 11, 2026
Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants in staff shakeup
One week after trading eight players off the major league roster, interim GM John Mozeliak fired Mike Maddux, assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti.
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August 9, 2026
Shaikin: The Shohei Ohtani Economy: a two-mile ride to Dodger Stadium, for $85
The Japanese travel agency JTB, which sells tour packages to Japanese fans eager to see the Dodgers in person, launched a shuttle service to Dodger Stadium, with a bilingual guide.
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August 4, 2026
Shaikin: Angels finally play it smart and go on a franchise-jolting trading spree
The Angels still have a long way to go, but John Mozeliak's decision to trade away a significant part of the roster could be a significant a turning point.
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August 2, 2026
Shaikin: 'L.A. is America's team.' But the Brewers should have been Tarik Skubal's team
The Brewers could have pushed harder to land game-changing pitcher Tarik Skubal, but they lack the urgency of the Dodgers to win now.
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August 2, 2026
Shaikin: Dodgers traded just 3 minor leaguers for Tarik Skubal. Why couldn't your team do that?
MLB fans like to complain the Dodgers are ruining baseball, but many other teams could have met the price the Dodgers paid to acquire Tarik Skubal.
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July 29, 2026
Shaikin: Can a new minor league team in Irvine attract fans if the Angels are so affordable?
New minor league baseball team in Irvine plans to offer affordable fun and isn't worried about competing with the nearby bargain friendly Angels.
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July 28, 2026
Shaikin: The Dodgers' three-peat chance may never come again. Trade accordingly
Andrew Friedman repeatedly has said he would like this era to be remembered as "the golden age of Dodger baseball," and nothing says legacy like doing something that never has been done.
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July 22, 2026
Shaikin: Cultural exchange: In Irvine, a new minor league team with Asian fanfare (and fan fare)
A minor league team plans to launch in Irvine next year, and the entrepreneur behind it is pitching it as a way to provide fans with a taste of Asian baseball.
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July 20, 2026
Shaikin: Why Dodgers aren't panicking over their $60-million bet on Kyle Tucker
Kyle Tucker has had a very average season so far, but Dave Roberts and Mookie Betts are convinced Tucker will pull through when the Dodgers need him most.
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July 19, 2026
Shaikin: Shohei Ohtani's knee troubles creating a major pitching dilemma for Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani's ongoing knee troubles could force the Dodgers to confront a future without the two-way star's pitching earlier than anticipated.
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July 18, 2026
Shaikin: With Will Smith out indefinitely, Dodgers need to trade for a catcher
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't know if they can count on Will Smith returning this season. If that's the case, the Dodgers need to trade for a catcher.
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July 15, 2026
'You never know when it's your last.' Mike Trout savors every moment of this All-Star Game
This year's All-Star Game didn't have a lot of drama, but it did have a lot of tributes to Angels star Mike Trout, who appreciated every moment.
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July 14, 2026
Shaikin: MLB must take advantage of 2028 Olympics platform. It shouldn't be so draconian about it
It is clear that MLB is getting tired of not always securing participation from marquee players in marquee events. But the league's proposal for the 2028 Olympics feels heavy-handed.
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July 13, 2026
Shaikin: Love it or hate it: Would the Dodgers' NL West rivals call a Tarik Skubal trade overkill?
The Dodgers could make a mockery of the NL West by trading for Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, who won the last two AL Cy Young awards. Then again, you could argue the Dodgers already are.
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July 13, 2026
Shaikin: Inside the Shohei Ohtani Economy driving a wild auction for his worn cleats
The cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during the Dodgers' 2025 season opener in Japan could be yours if you're willing to part with about $1 million.
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July 12, 2026
Shaikin: Angels could've picked any pitcher in America last year. Their pick Tyler Bremner endures
The Angels are accustomed to quickly promoting top talent, but last year's No. 2 draft pick Tyler Bremner is battling injury and personal hurdles.
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