Phil Wallace

So we admit that LAist has had a Dodger bias, since we were first published about a year ago. The Dodgers, unlike the Angels, actually play in Los Angeles, and have made a firm imprint here. The Angels--with whatever city name they like to play under--are just a team of the moment, and have a lot more catching up to do. But the Los Angeles of Anaheim team made a bold statement this weekend,...

There was one bit of silver lining this week for the Dodgers, in the wake of their disappointing play. After we freaked out last week, and thought Eric Gagne's career might be over, there was good news on the Dr. Frank Jobe surgery front. It turns out Gagne didn't need Tommy John surgery after all, and his elbow pain was due to an irritated nerve. Gagne will still miss the rest of the season,...

It has been an absolutely disastrous week for the Dodgers. While every team gets injuries, the DePodesta haters have plenty of ammunition to fire now that the Azul have lost eight straight games. Just a few weeks ago, were saying that Dodgers main problem rest in a rotation wrecked by injuries, and some ineffectiveness. But suddenly, the pitching has come around, and the Dodger bats have just died. The Dodgers have seen seven quality...

It has been an absolutely disastrous week for the Dodgers. While every team gets injuries, the DePodesta haters have plenty of ammunition to fire now that the Azul have lost eight straight games. Just a few weeks ago, were saying that Dodgers main problem rest in a rotation wrecked by injuries, and some ineffectiveness. But suddenly, the pitching has come around, and the Dodger bats have just died. The Dodgers have seen seven quality...

We apologize for the hockey post in advance, but there are some interesting happenings in Anaheim. At a press conference to announce the hiring of new GM Brian Burke (which we disagree with, but that will come in a future post), new Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli admitted they are considering a name change. No, that doesn't mean they'll become the Mighty Ducks of Los Angeles of Anaheim. Assuming there is a hockey...

We apologize for the hockey post in advance, but there are some interesting happenings in Anaheim. At a press conference to announce the hiring of new GM Brian Burke (which we disagree with, but that will come in a future post), new Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli admitted they are considering a name change. No, that doesn't mean they'll become the Mighty Ducks of Los Angeles of Anaheim. Assuming there is a hockey...

Since the day Lamar Odom was drafted, we've been hearing the same thing: "He's the next Scottie Pippen." So, when Lamar Odom was traded to the Lakers a year ago, we all thought it might work out. Kobe, after all is like Michael Jordan. Odom could be like Pippen. And poof! You have the old Chicago Bulls. With Phil Jackson coaching the team, we're hearing the comparison more....

Since the day Lamar Odom was drafted, we've been hearing the same thing: "He's the next Scottie Pippen." So, when Lamar Odom was traded to the Lakers a year ago, we all thought it might work out. Kobe, after all is like Michael Jordan. Odom could be like Pippen. And poof! You have the old Chicago Bulls. With Phil Jackson coaching the team, we're hearing the comparison more....

As most people expected, the Lakers hired Joel Meyers to be their new television play-by-play announcer. LAist can't help but be happy for the guy. Few sports announcers have paid their dues like Joel Meyers. This guy seems to show up everywhere. Listening to the NFL playoffs on the radio? There's Joel Meyers. Watching the Padres-Cubs go to 12 innings at midnight on ESPN2? There's Joel Meyers. Wake up to watch Kansas-Iowa State Big...

Just when things were getting good, the Dodgers have had a devastating week. Aside from being swept by the lowly Kansas City Royals, Eric Gagne has been placed on the DL and might have a career threatening injury. Depending on the extent of the tear in Gagne's elbow, which won't be known for at least another week, Gagne might need to have Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career. We're hoping...