Jay Paris

San Diego

Sportswriter, Commentator and Contributor at Freelance

Contributor at Forbes

Sports Columnist at MLB

Cover NFL for Forbes // Author of books on Rams, Chargers and Shohei Ohtani // Deadhead // Hotty Toddy!

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Articles

All things Padres can be found on 'Friar Territory'

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Jay Paris

The Padres are sizzling at home, which brings us to a home-grown observer. Kyle Glaser always had the national scoop as a keen writer for Baseball America and as a frequent broadcast guest when talking baseball. But there were few teams Glaser, a Torrey Pines High graduate, knew better than the Padres. And if timing is anything, Glaser’s might be everything.
Carlsbad 5000 a slice of heaven for Ainsley's Angels

3 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Jay Paris

When searching for the Carlsbad 5000’s soul, check Bailey Benton’s soles. “If we can see the bottom of her shoes,” Tricia Benton said. “We know she’s very happy.’’We’re pleased to meet Tricia, Bailey’s mother. She leads a group on Sunday’s Carlsbad 5K that never leaves a dry eye in its wake. “I was raised to give the shirt off my back for others,’’ the elder Benton said. Benton does better in connecting athletes with special needs to those with special hearts.
Prized Prospect Roki Sasaki’s Debut Is Uneven For Los Angeles Dodgers

1 month ago | forbes.com | Jay Paris

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ prized prospect, Roki Sasaki, was sensational, electric and erratic in his major-league debut in the Tokyo Series finale. The Dodgers prevailed, 6-3, to sweep the two-game set that opened the regular season before a pair of packed crowds at the Tokyo Dome. The Dodgers were led by homers from Tommy Edman and Shohei Ohtani, with Ohtani’s blast to right-center, which was confirmed by replay, sending the Japanese fans into a frenzy.
Los Angeles Dodgers Have Potentially A Big Value In Rookie Roki Sasaki

1 month ago | forbes.com | Jay Paris

Pitcher Roki Sasaki is not only a rookie, but he could also be the Los Angeles Dodgers’ best bargain. Sasaki gets his first major-league start on Wednesday in game two of the Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs. The prized off-season acquisition for the Dodgers has top-of-the-rotation stuff, but the right-hander lands on the lower end of L.A.’s league-high $306 million payroll. If Sasaki is on his game similar to when becoming a star in Japan, the Dodgers will have gotten him on the cheap.
Los Angeles Dodgers Turn To Yoshinobu Yamamoto For The Season Opener

1 month ago | forbes.com | Jay Paris

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani has few peers, but not even he’s done what Yoshinobu Yamamoto has accomplished. Yamamoto, a former Japanese star in his second season with the Dodgers, has completed baseball’s unique triple crown.
Shohei Ohtani Is The Biggest Star In The Land Of The Rising Sun

1 month ago | forbes.com | Jay Paris

Japan, the land of the rising sun, can’t get enough of Shohei Ohtani, their returning native son. “He’s a national hero,” a Tokyo gentleman said and he could be speaking on behalf of the country. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Ohtani is back in Japan and that puts an even bigger grin on these gracious locals. Despite their polite and understated personalities, the Japanese can’t dim their enthusiasm for baseball’s brightest star.
Los Angeles Chargers, Khalil Mack Agree To Run It Back Next Season

1 month ago | forbes.com | Jay Paris

L.A.’s the place for Khalil Mack. The Los Angeles Chargers’ star outside linebacker agreed to an one-year, $18 million deal to remain with the team. The deal is guaranteed, as first reported by the NFL Network. Mack, 34, enters his fourth season with the Chargers’ of his stellar 12-year career by taking a $1.2 million pay cut from 2024, according to Spotrac. The pending free agent decided to run it back with L.A. and a unit which last season allowed the fewest points per game (17.7).
Los Angeles Chargers Sack Joey Bosa And His Bloated Contract

1 month ago | forbes.com | Jay Paris

The Los Angeles Chargers and edge rusher Joey Bosa have parted ways. Bosa’s cumbersome contract, which carried a $36.4 million hit against this season’s salary cap, was too rich for L.A.The Chargers save about $25.3 million with his release, according to Spotrac, as it marks the end of Bosa’s star-crossed, nine-year run with the Chargers. Bosa, a five-time Pro Bowler, exits with 72 career sacks, second only to Leslie O’Neal (105.5), in franchise history.
Los Angeles Rams Announce That Matthew Stafford Is Staying Put

1 month ago | forbes.com | Jay Paris

Quarterback Matthew Stafford, after shopping his services, isn’t divorcing himself from the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams and Stafford, a 16-year pro, agreed on a restructured contract on Friday that will keep him in L.A. While the particulars of the deal weren’t released, the organization is breathing a sign of relief that Stafford remains on board.
Los Angeles Rams Making A Super Gamble With Quarterback Matthew Stafford

1 month ago | forbes.com | Jay Paris

While America grapples with the soaring price of eggs are the Los Angeles Rams bound to have eggs on their face considering Matthew Stafford’s contract situation? Are they really contemplating their Super Bowl-caliber roster making a Super Bowl run minus their quarterback that won them a Super Bowl title? Something doesn’t add up and welcome to the Rams’ offseason, which is resembling last year’s version when they arm-wrestled the strong-armed Stafford to return in 2024.