Jorge Castillo
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Why Canelo Álvarez isn't fighting on Mexican Independence Day
A 'strange combination of factors' has led to Canelo Álvarez not fighting on Mexican Independence Day for the first time since 2009, opening the door for UFC. → Read More
The Dodgers are favorites to sign Shohei Ohtani. Will the third time be the charm?
Twice the Dodgers were considered the favorites to land Shohei Ohtani. Twice the Dodgers failed. Why will it be different this offseason with the organization's white whale? → Read More
Manny Mota and the Dodgers have been nearly inseparable for 75 years
The Dodgers will honor Manny Mota, 85, by inducting him into the franchise’s Legends of Dodger Baseball on Saturday. → Read More
Max Muncy and Brusdar Graterol to join wave of Dodgers on paternity leave
Max Muncy and Brusdar Graterol are expected to miss the start of the Dodgers' series against the Pirates on Tuesday due to paternity leave. → Read More
Dodgers apologize to Diamondbacks for stadium lights blunders during season opener
The Dodgers apologized to the Arizona Diamondbacks after flickering and dimming LED stadium lights irk the manager and players during season opener. → Read More
Dodger Stadium's 'fun' new LED lights annoy Diamondbacks
New LED lights at Dodger Stadium gained unwanted attention from players of both teams during the Dodgers' season-opening win over the Diamondbacks. → Read More
Padres aiming to dethrone Dodgers in NL West after spending big in offseason
The San Diego Padres are serious about becoming contenders in the NL West by adding Xander Bogaerts and making sure Manny Machado stays around. → Read More
Undefeated boxing champion Seniesa Estrada is now the role model she never had
When Seniesa Estrada first stepped into a boxing gym at 8 years old, women’s pro boxing was dormant. Now 30 and a champion, she knows who is watching. → Read More
How Shohei Ohtani fanned Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan
Shohei Ohtani, the tournament MVP, got the save and struck out Mike Trout for the last out as Japan beat the United States 3-2 in the WBC title game. → Read More
Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally to beat Mexico and advance to World Baseball Classic final
Shohei Ohtani sparked a rally in the bottom of the ninth as Japan beat Mexico 6-5 to advance to the World Baseball Classic final in Miami. → Read More
Trea Turner has been on a home run tear for the U.S. in WBC
Trea Turner isn't known for his home run prowess, but the ex-Dodger has been delivering plenty of power for the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic. → Read More
Shohei Ohtani says he would only pitch in relief for Japan in potential WBC final
Shohei Ohtani told Japanese media that he would be available only to pitch out of the bullpen in the WBC final should Japan beat Mexico in the semifinals. → Read More
U.S. beats Venezuela in WBC quarterfinals; José Altuve injured
Trea Turner's grand slam led the U.S. to a 9-7 win in the WBC quarterfinals over Venezuela, which lost José Altuve when a pitch hit his right thumb. → Read More
Mexico WBC manager Benji Gil wants a chance to lead an MLB team
Mexico WBC manager Benji Gil is known for his candor and his frank approach. He wants to make it clear that he is doing all he can to be an MLB manager. → Read More
Mexico motivated to go all the way after defeating Canada and advancing to WBC quarterfinals
Mexico has proven to be among the best after beating Canada 10-3 on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. → Read More
How Ali Modami became the go-to batting practice pitcher
Angels batting practice pitcher Ali Modami joined Team USA for the WBC — an assignment built on years of stellar work with hitters around MLB. → Read More
The World Baseball Classic is a success again. But the best U.S. pitchers stayed away
With some top U.S. pitchers not taking part in the World Baseball Classic, the tournament could struggle to grow among U.S. baseball fans. → Read More
Julio Urías, Austin Barnes play well in Mexico's loss to Colombia
Julio Urías sent down 12 consecutive batters before giving up three runs in a three-batter stretch while Austin Barnes had two hits, including a double. → Read More
Julio Urías ready for his WBC moment as Mexico's baseball king
Coming off a pair of remarkable seasons with the Dodgers, pitcher Julio Urías enters the World Baseball Classic as an icon for Mexico and its fans. → Read More
Mike Trout shows Angels what it's like to play against him
Mike Trout played against the Angels in a World Baseball Classic exhibition as he continues his quest to win a WBC title for the United States. → Read More