Topic: Dodger Stadium

Cubs leave Wrigley Field? North Siders call $300 million plan a strikeout.

The Chicago Cubs want to upgrade Wrigley Field with $300 million in renovations. But locals worry that the changes could hurt the neighborhood and the park.

Fans range from giddy to somber on baseball's opening day

The 2013 baseball season officially opened last night, when the Houston Astros beat Texas, but don't tell that to the thousands of fans celebrating Opening Day today.

Remembering Johnny Pesky: the little big man of the Boston Red Sox

Enos Slaughter, the former Cardinals star, says Pesky was not to blame on a key play in the 1946 World Series.

Men ordered to trial in attack on SF Giants fan

The transcript of the talk between Louie Sanchez and co-defendant Marvin Norwood was released after a preliminary hearing where both men were ordered to stand trial on charges of mayhem, assault, and battery in the 2011 attack on Bryan Stow. 

MLB Opening Day: Looking back at 100 years of baseball history

To get a sense of the historic arc Major League Baseball has taken over just the past 100 years, hop on our time machine and review some of its key news and developments at 10-year intervals, beginning in 1912.

Magic Johnson rides to Dodgers rescue – and all L.A. is smiling

A group of investors fronted by Los Angeles basketball legend Magic Johnson has bought the bankrupt Dodgers for $2 billion, nearly twice the previous record for a US sports team.

Magic Johnson, basketball legend, is now a Dodgers owner

Los Angeles Dodgers will be bought by a group of owners that includes NBA legend Magic Johnson for a staggering $2 billion. The Los Angeles Dodgers sale is the most expensive in professional sports history.

L.A. arsons: Coordination among agencies, with public credited in arrest (VIDEO)

Harry Burkhart has been charged in the four-day arson spree in Los Angeles. Several officials have spoken glowingly of the collective work of a quickly constituted joint task force.

Occupy LA report card: Was LAPD fair in evicting protesters?

Police evicted Occupy LA protesters Wednesday, and while some occupiers said the 1,400-strong force was 'overkill,' LAPD has gotten high marks for its communication and restraint. 
11/30/2011 05:53 pm

Paying people to ID violent sports fans: a winning idea?

A California lawmaker wants to set up a fund to pay people who help identify violent sports fans. His legislation comes after brutal attacks this year at Dodger Stadium and Candlestick Park.
08/24/2011 07:45 pm

Bankruptcy protection sought by Dodgers: Will it affect ownership of the team?

Bankruptcy filing by Dodgers owner Frank McCourt throws a curveball at Major League Baseball. But sports analysts say the move only delays the inevitable: MLB will find a new owner.
06/27/2011 04:08 pm

How a savage ballpark beating improved the LAPD's image

The brutal beating of a Giants fan at Dodger Stadium on Opening Day shook the entire city and led to a wave of cooperation with the LAPD – and renewed appreciation for its hard work.
05/28/2011 01:07 pm

MLB Opening Day: Traditional opener in Cincinnati, and Yankees' Jeter goes after record

MLB Opening Day is today, with the requisite questionable weather. There are six games on the docket for MLB Opening Day, including the traditional day game in Cincinnati. Will Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter reach 3,000 hits?
03/31/2011 01:07 pm

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In Pictures Which side of the fence are you on? The US immigration debate

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Court ruling on L.A. pot ban could prompt stronger regulation

L.A.'s temporary ban on pot dispensaries is invalid, said a judge Monday. That could force the city council to a pass more permanent ordinance to regulate the boom in medical marijuana dispensaries.
10/21/2009 01:00 am

Horizons The Matt Holliday error and why 'white towels' defense doesn't fly

Video of the Matt Holliday error showed he lost the ball in the lights – but was fan interference to blame?
10/09/2009 01:00 am

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03/26/2009 01:00 am

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03/25/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Japan beats archrival Korea in World Baseball Classic showdown

For Koreans and Japanese, the game carried far more significance than Red Sox-Yankee-type rivalries.
03/24/2009 01:00 am

In L.A., valet is everywhere – and not just for cars

In the city where parking your own car is so yesterday, residents rely on valet service for their bikes as well as BMWs.
06/19/2008 01:00 am

In L.A., valet is everywhere – and not just for cars

In the city where parking your own car is so yesterday, residents rely on valet service for their bikes as well as BMWs.
06/18/2008 01:00 am