Benjamin Royer

Los Angeles

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Articles

Jack Kochanowicz shows potential, but gets little support in Angels’ loss to Yankees

1 week ago | modbee.com | Benjamin Royer

Jack Kochanowicz mowed through his first three innings against the Yankees on Monday night. The 6-foot-7 sinkerballer was doing all of what manager Ron Washington asked of him before the game: pitch to contact and let his defense do the work. "Just be Jack," Washington said. 'Throw his sinker, change, eye-level, put the ball in play early - which is when he's at his best. That's what he does. So that's all.
Jack Kochanowicz shows potential, but gets little support in Angels' loss to Yankees

1 week ago | latimes.com | Benjamin Royer

Jack Kochanowicz mowed through his first three innings against the Yankees on Monday night. The 6-foot-7 sinkerballer was doing all of what manager Ron Washington asked of him before the game: pitch to contact and let his defense do the work. “Just be Jack,” Washington said. ‘Throw his sinker, change, eye-level, put the ball in play early — which is when he’s at his best. That’s what he does. So that’s all.
Chris Taylor is staying in SoCal. Angels sign former Dodgers utilityman

1 week ago | latimes.com | Benjamin Royer

Utilityman Chris Taylor, who the Dodgers released last week, signed a one-year, major-league minimum contract with the Angels on Monday. Taylor will start in center field against the New York Yankees on Monday and bat eighth. Angels prospect Kyren Paris, who was struggling at the plate in recent weeks — hitting just .190 — was optioned to triple-A Salt Lake City to make room for Taylor on the roster.
Angels upbeat about their future despite dropping back-to-back games

1 week ago | chatsports.com | Benjamin Royer

By Benjamin RoyerMay 25, 2025 4:01 PM PTAngels manager Ron Washington knew his team needed cultural adjustments. It wasn’t just handling the 40-man roster general manager Perry Minasian assembled. The 73-year-old skipper, in his second season leading the Halos, identified a characteristic missing from last year’s Angels. Washington said his goal was for the Angels to become a family.
Angels upbeat about their future despite dropping back-to-back games

1 week ago | latimes.com | Benjamin Royer

Angels manager Ron Washington knew his team needed cultural adjustments. It wasn’t just handling the 40-man roster general manager Perry Minasian assembled. The 73-year-old skipper, in his second season leading the Halos, identified a characteristic missing from last year’s Angels. Washington said his goal was for the Angels to become a family.
UC Irvine baseball coach Ben Orloff proving Mike Gillespie's prediction right

2 weeks ago | latimes.com | Benjamin Royer

Mike Gillespie had a premonition about Ben Orloff. The USC and UC Irvine coaching legend guided Orloff for two years as an Anteater, watching Orloff become the baseball program’s all-time hits leader with his peak bat-to-ball abilities. But it wasn’t Orloff’s eye-popping swing or swift speed on the basepaths that captivated Gillespie the most. It was the future he imagined for his star infielder, the then-Big West Conference player of the year.
In Berlin, Purim represents Jewish joy and vigilance

2 weeks ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | Grace Galante |Benjamin Royer

BERLIN — For Jewish partygoers in Berlin, Purim is more than an opportunity to express their faith. The Purim celebration at Karneval de Purim at Renate, a club in Berlin’s Friedrichshain neighborhood, offered Israeli Mai Yaary a chance to freely celebrate for the first time since Oct. 7, 2023. “I haven’t celebrated Purim for three years, and the first time I’m celebrating is here,” said Yaary.
BC-BBO-ATHLETICS-DODGERS:LA

3 weeks ago | thederrick.com | Benjamin Royer

Manager Dave Roberts continued to give Michael Conforto his chances at the plate. The former Giant was pegged to do what he’s done his entire career: hit with power. Instead, he’s struck out 41 times and hits a whopping .153, comfortably bottom of the barrel in the Dodgers lineup. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Dodgers are routed by Athletics, but will get Clayton Kershaw back Saturday

3 weeks ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Benjamin Royer

By Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times Manager Dave Roberts continued to give Michael Conforto his chances at the plate. The former Giant was pegged to do what he's done his entire career: hit with power. Instead, he's struck out 41 times and hits a whopping .153, comfortably bottom of the barrel in the Dodgers lineup.
Dodgers are routed by Athletics, but will get Clayton Kershaw back Saturday

3 weeks ago | latimes.com | Benjamin Royer

Manager Dave Roberts continued to give Michael Conforto his chances at the plate. The former Giant was pegged to do what he’s done his entire career: hit with power. Instead, he’s struck out 41 times and hits a whopping .153, comfortably bottom of the barrel in the Dodgers lineup. For Chris Taylor, starts are few and far between. The Dodgers have now played 42 games. Taylor has only played in 26 and started in six.