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Smith a big hit for Serra Baseball
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 10 June 2010
Â ONE TO WATCH: As a freshman, Dominic Smith finished in the Top 10 of the Southern Section for batting average and hits while helping Gardena Serra reach the postseasonFirst baseman hit .597 in first ... read more >>

Xavier Paul proves why he belongs in Dodgers' future
Written by Tamara Latta (Contributing Writer) 27 May 2010
Â Xavier PaulDodgers ReportBy Tamara LattaSentinel Contributing WriterIt hasn't been an easy ride for Xavier Paul in finding a place with the Dodgers. But that's expected when you're playing behind an ... read more >>

Former Negro League pitcher Doc Skyles remembered
Written by Tony McClean (Black Athlete Sports Network) 20 May 2010
Â STAND BY SITTING: Former Negro Leagues pitcher Doc Sykes sits before taking the witness stand to testify on behalf of the Scottsboro Boys, nine men accused of raping two White women in Arkansas. It ... read more >>

Lakers showing signs of life
Written by Jason Lewis (Special to the Sentinel) 10 May 2010
UP, UP & AWAY: The Lakers have seemed to find their mojo and Kobe Bryant has regained his shooting form as they head to Salt Lake City for Game 3 Saturday against the Utah Jazz. Lakers showing signs ... read more >>

New Decade, Same Dodgers
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 09 April 2010
HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU: Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, along with Andre Ethier, is now the face of the Dodgers and he'll be expected to have a consistent encore in 2010 after his Gold Glove/Silver Slugger ... read more >>

Prep teams to use wood bats at Urban Youth Academy Easter Classic
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 24 March 2010
Prep teams to use wood bats at Urban Youth Academy Easter Classic Â Twenty-four Los Angeles high school baseball teams will use wood bats exclusively in the 1st annual Dennis Gilbert MLB UYA Easter Classic ... read more >>

Dodgers Report: More Questions Than Answers for Dodgers
Written by Tamara Latta (Sports Writer) 24 March 2010
Dodgers Report More Questions Than Answers for Dodgers Pitching woes, depths are issues to watch with team this year By Tamara Latta Sentinel Sports WriterGLENDALE, AZ -- Heading to spring training last ... read more >>

Pierre leaves mark on not just the Dodgers, but L.A.
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 17 December 2009
Pierre leaves mark on not just the Dodgers, but L.A. You won't find much of Juan Pierre's impact in his overall stat line the past three years, but numbers don't tell the whole story. Pierre, who ... read more >>

Game 5 win another sign of Angels' resiliency
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 23 October 2009
Game 5 win another sign of Angels' resiliencyIf Thursday was the last time the Angels fans would see their team, what a finale they got. For one more night, the Angels battled like they have all season. ... read more >>

Dodgers, Angels take different roads in LCS
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 22 October 2009
Dodgers, Angels take different roads in LCSBy Evan BarnesSentinel Sports Editor DISGUST: Matt Kemp's home run in Game 4 of the NLCS was wated with the Dodgers' walkoff loss.Â For the second straight ... read more >>

Pierre Wins Roy Campanella Award
Written by Sentinel News Service 08 October 2009
Pierre Wins Roy Campanella Award Â Juan Pierre Outfielder voted "Most Inspirational Dodger" by his teammates and coachesÂ The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that outfielder Juan Pierre was named the ... read more >>

OCTOBER MADNESS
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) & Tamara Latta (Sports Writer) 08 October 2009
OCTOBER MADNESSBACK TO WORK: Matt Kemp (top) and Tori Hunter (bottom), celebrated their teams clinching the division but now they have to focus on helping the Dodgers and Angles clinch penants.Â Dodgers, ... read more >>

Dodgers Notebook: Final Stretch has offense heating up and critics shutting up
Written by Tamara Latta (Sports Writer) 24 September 2009
James Loney Photo Credit: Jeff Lewis for Sentinel Dodgers Notebook:Final stretch has offense heating up and critics shutting up By Tamara LattaSentinel Sports Writer With the postseason just weeks away, ... read more >>

Angels' Hunter wins Branch Rickey Award for Community Service
Written by Associated Press 17 September 2009
LEADER: In his second year with the Angels, Tori Hunter has stepped up his community outreach as well as his leadership on a young team which earned him the Branch Rickey Award.Â Angels' Hunter wins ... read more >>

Dodgers Notebook: Dodgers trying to stay safe in the west
Written by By Tamara Latta (Sentinel Sports Writer) 11 September 2009
Dodgers Notebook: DodgersÂ trying to stayÂ safe in the westÂ By Tamara LattaSentinel Sports WriterÂ It's been tough for the Dodgers, but they still remain the number one team in the NL west, two ... read more >>

Say It Loud! I'm Orlando Hudson and I'm Proud
Written by Kenneth Miller (Managing Editor) 27 August 2009
BOLD BROTHER: In his first season with the Dodgers, Orlando Hudson's outspoken personality has brought life to the clubhouse where his predecessor Jeff Kent alienated several of the younger Dodgers.Â Say ... read more >>

Henderson, Rice inducted into Hall of Fame
Written by Sentinel News Service 30 July 2009
HALL PASSES: Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice received their long overdue entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.Â Henderson got in on his first try while Rice got in on his 15th.Henderson, Rice ... read more >>

James Loney to host state farm Dodgers Dream Foundation Bowling Extravaganza
Written by Sentinel News Service 23 July 2009
James Loney to host state farm Dodgers Dream Foundation Bowling Extravaganza Â James Loney will host the Fifth Annual State Farm Dodgers Dream Foundation Bowling Extravaganza this Thursday, July 23, ... read more >>

Dodgers announce June Winners of Dodger Pride Awards
Written by Sentinel News Service 16 July 2009
James McDonaldThe Los Angeles Dodgers announced the June winners of the Dodger Pride Awards. The Dodger Pride Awards were created in 2008 by General Manager Ned Colletti, and are given on a monthly basis ... read more >>

Kemp to Be Depicted In Dodgers' Third and Final Bobblehead Promotion
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 June 2009
The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that Matt Kemp will be depicted on the third and final bobblehead promotion of 2009. The first 50,000 fans in attendance on Wednesday, August 19, when the Dodgers ... read more >>

Baseball's steroid outrage severely misplaced
Written by Chris Murray 25 June 2009
Black Athlete Sports NetworkI never thought I would see the day where I would quote Ronald Reagan in any column that I write. But as I listen to the latest round of misplaced outrage at yet another outed ... read more >>

Making The Case
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 25 June 2009
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A BIG HIT: Angels outfielder Torii Hunter has an All-Star caliber season with his offense as well as his leadership ... read more >>

Don't Panic! Dodgers' Bases Are Still Safe
Written by Tamara Latta (Sentinel Sports Writer) 11 June 2009
Tuning into the Dodger games lately, it's noticeable that the scoring has decreased dramatically. They've only scored two or fewer runs in six of their last nine games.But if your getting worried, just ... read more >>

Dodgers Return Home To Face World Series Champion Phillies
Written by Sentinel News Service 04 June 2009
LOS ANGELES - The Dodgers will take on 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies (June 4-7) in a rematch of last year's National League Championship Series. Special guests throughout the week will ... read more >>

Hudson, Pierre and Hunter give back to Compton
Written by Tamara Latta (Sports Writer) 02 June 2009
The Urban Youth Academy is first stop of "Around the Mound" tourÂ In the middle of the Freeway Series last weekend, Orlando Hudson, Juan Pierre and Torii Hunter came together for a different battle - ... read more >>

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