6 Changes I'd Like To See For MLB All-Star Week
The HR Derby changes were a good start, but more can be done to increase excitement.
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The HR Derby changes were a good start, but more can be done to increase excitement.
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Felix Hernandez threw seven shutout innings to become the third pitcher with at least 11 wins before the All-Star break, Logan Morrison hit the first leadoff home run of his career and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Thursday night.
Mike Trout homered twice and Johnny Giavotella singled in the tiebreaking run with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Colorado Rockies 3-2 Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.
Clayton Kershaw definitely made a strong effort to convince fans to vote for him into the All-Star game through the Final Vote by striking out 13 and pitching a complete game.
The rosters for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game were released on July 6th, and as always, there were some surprising names that were left off the roster. The game will take place at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 14th.
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Joc Pederson will represent the Dodgers and the National League in the 2015 Home Run Derby, it was announced Wednesday.
We've reached the midway point of the season, time to look at the awards races.
The Dodgers fell to the Phillies, 7-2, as Brett Anderson was saddled with the loss and Chad Billingsley picked up his first win of the 2015 season, and his first win since 2013.
The Los Angeles Angels came out swinging in the opening game of a short two-game series with the Colorado Rockies, as they won 10-2 thanks to four home runs and a solid pitching outing from starter Andrew Heaney.
Kershaw has a second chance to make the 2015 All-Star team, in the MLB's "Final Vote", which nominates five players from each league, and lets the fans vote to decide who the final spot on each team goes too.
Former Dodgers pitcher and 1st round draft pick Chad Billingsley will make his return to Dodger Stadium Tuesday night, this time in an unfamiliar uniform. Billingsley will make his fifth start of the year for the Philadelphia Phillies as they take on the Dodgers in game two of the four game series.
Jimmy Rollins hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning against his former team, rallying the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers past the last-place Philadelphia Phillies 10-7 Monday night.
Jimmy Rollins pretty much accomplished everything he could during 14 years with the Philadelphia Phillies. A World Series title. Three All-Star selections. The NL MVP award.
Zack Greinke will join teammates Joc Pederson, Yasmani Grandal and Adrian Gonzalez on the National League roster for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game.
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Eric Surkamp on Monday, optioning left-hander Daniel Coulombe to Triple-A.
It is a question often asked; how would a player in a particular sport fair if he/she played in another sport? With the annual MLB Home Run Derby next week, here are some non-baseball players who would be fun to watch in the competition.
Albert Pujols hit his AL-leading 25th home run, Kole Calhoun homered and drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Angels finished a dominant three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 12-6 victory Sunday night.
Steven Matz scattered two hits over six scoreless innings, Wilmer Flores went 4 for 5, and the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-0 Sunday to take two out of three from the NL West leaders.
Most teams have played around 81 games by now, so the baseball season is half over. It's a good time to assess which players on your team are likely to decline—and thus give you a chance to trade them to a desperate owner that doesn't know any better. Likewise, you can scour league rosters for those players who have underachieved and smile all the way to October when they have superb second halves.
The Los Angeles Dodgers turned to their ace Clayton Kershaw to get a win in the opening game of a three game series with the New York Mets that began on Friday night.
Ryan Rua, who entered the game for Josh Hamilton in the 8th inning, hit a solo home run for the Rangers in the bottom of the 9th inning against Angels pitcher Mike Morin to make the score 8-2. That would be the final score as Morin would settle down to finish the 9th inning as the Angels won the first game of the series handily.
The 4th of July weekend is upon us. Sports nuts need something to watch, here's some good options.
The Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamonbacks 4-3 tonight, as pitcher Brett Anderson picked up his fifth win of the season.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped.
Los Angeles County veterans were outraged after thieves stole a bronze statue from a memorial in Paramount.
Wanting to do the right thing, a Texas man mailed $50 to Langer's Deli after he couldn't remember if he tipped his server.
Lineage rolled back the percentage of rotten food removed from its Boyle Heights warehouse on Friday after posting that it had cleaned up 104.1% of the biohazardous waste.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a burglary suspect near South LA.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped.
Los Angeles County veterans were outraged after thieves stole a bronze statue from a memorial in Paramount.
Wanting to do the right thing, a Texas man mailed $50 to Langer's Deli after he couldn't remember if he tipped his server.
Lineage rolled back the percentage of rotten food removed from its Boyle Heights warehouse on Friday after posting that it had cleaned up 104.1% of the biohazardous waste.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a burglary suspect near South LA.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped.
Los Angeles County veterans were outraged after thieves stole a bronze statue from a memorial in Paramount.
Wanting to do the right thing, a Texas man mailed $50 to Langer's Deli after he couldn't remember if he tipped his server.
Lineage rolled back the percentage of rotten food removed from its Boyle Heights warehouse on Friday after posting that it had cleaned up 104.1% of the biohazardous waste.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a burglary suspect near South LA.
California is one of three states that allow children of any age to get married if a parent or guardian signs off.
A Fullerton youth soccer coach was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly used Instagram to solicit a minor for sexual activity.
Wildlife activists named the new eagle that has been seen accompanying Shadow through the treetops and skies of Big Bear.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the buyback will take place Sept. 13 at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards and Los Angeles Angels tickets in exchange for the bikes.
Loved ones say that 19-year-old William Leapart was a standout football player and person with a big heart.
The California Highway Patrol closed all lanes except the carpool lane along the westbound 10 Freeway after two semi-trucks collided near Montclair.
California is one of three states that allow children of any age to get married if a parent or guardian signs off.
Wildlife activists named the new eagle that has been seen accompanying Shadow through the treetops and skies of Big Bear.
Newly proposed state legislation seeks to separate the Riverside County Sheriff's and Coroner's offices in order to eliminate potential conflicts of interest regarding in-custody death investigations. Sheriff Chad Bianco says the move could impact more than 600 jobs.
More than 120 boxes of McLaren F1 LEGO sets were discovered inside an abandoned van in Barstow. Police said they're connected to a recent boxcar theft.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, who worked for CBS Miami in the 1990s, was among those killed in the crash.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
In what has become a debate garnering national attention over whether standardized testing should continue to be administered in schools, California legislators are urging the state's public universities to reconsider their policies on SAT and ACT scores.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
California voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposed $11 billion bond aimed at addressing the state's affordable housing and homelessness crises.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to remove 12 anti-camping zones around Hollywood, ending a years-long ban that prevented people from sitting, sleeping or camping in certain areas.
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
Jacob Cowing returned a punt for an 83-yard touchdown, Eddy Pineiro kicked a pair of field goals and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 on Thursday night in a preseason game.
Joseph Paintsil scored a short-handed goal in the 79th minute to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.
Mookie Betts homered and capped a three-hit night with an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4.
Nico Hansen finished with one save and had his third consecutive shutout to help the Colorado Rapids beat Los Angeles FC 1-0.
Ethan Pecko struck out four in his major-league debut, five Houston relievers pitched shutout ball for five-plus innings and Christian Vázquez homered as the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
The high-pressure system will continue to cause hot and humid temperatures through the weekend.
The FBI added a man named "No Name Given Kamal" to their Most Wanted list.
A possible shooting near Los Angeles Southwest College caused panic during a high school football game on Friday night.
Desmond Shaw flies to Mission Hills for tonight's Look At This!
California lawmakers are considering new legislation to ban kids under 16 from using social media platforms with "addictive features." Tom Wait reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
