Jackie Robinson Day comes once a year and is usually filled with players across baseball paying tribute by wearing 42. It’s a wonderful tradition that unfortunately could not be accomplished this year due to the continued shutdown. What we were given instead was a rather slow day for LA sports.
We did, however, receive an amazing interview by ESPN’s Wright Thompson on how Kershaw has been dealing with the pain of the past few postseason departures. After so much heartbreak, Kershaw still wakes up each day with the determination to finally get over the hump.
Dodgers News: Kershaw Waiting on Baseball to Return and a New Chance at Redemption
Speaking of baseball, there have been plenty of rumored proposals on how the sport could move forward. Dr. Fauci gave his take on what the most viable plan would be and when he believed it could be accomplished.
Rams News: Rams Center Tested Positive For COVID-19, First NFL Player To Do So
Lastly, the Rams, who have been losing players like flies, addressed a few key departures from this offseason. Their general manager Les Snead gave his take on how the Cooks trade took place and gave his thoughts on Gurley and Matthews as well.
Rams News: Les Snead Breaks Down the Brandin Cooks Trade, Talks Gurley and Matthews
The biggest LA news dropped late when we got word that Rams center Brian Allen tested positive for COVID-19. Their center, Brian Allen, was first diagnosed last month.
Rams News: Rams Center Tested Positive For COVID-19, First NFL Player To Do So
Local Stories We Didn’t Get To
- Players and owners across baseball pay tribute to Jackie Robinson on his day
- Kyle Kuzma talks about playing with LeBron James and Anthony Davis
- Clippers star Pat Beverly talks about NBA Hiatus, NBA2K Tourney, and more
LA Social
Dodgers’ outfielder Mookie Betts on what Jackie Robinson means to him:
He showed us what the world could become. #42 pic.twitter.com/i9Bs27Ael0
— Mookie Betts (@mookiebetts) April 15, 2020
And LA pitcher Joe Kelly got to trying out a new pitch during this downtime… it didn’t go well:
Joe Kelly is learning how to throw a change up during his off time
🎥: ashleynicokelly pic.twitter.com/2yEDYKyTmi
— Dodger Yard (@DodgerYard) April 15, 2020
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