Bill Plaschke
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Plaschke: The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts should be National League MVP
Ronald Acuña Jr. has put up great numbers, but MVP favorite Mookie Betts' stats are better and his versatility is critical to the Dodgers' success. → Read More
Why isn't USC celebrating Caleb Williams' success?
Caleb Williams didn't talk with media after USC's blowout win over Nevada, and Lincoln Riley offered muted praise despite his quarterback's success. Is something wrong? → Read More
It's now or never. The Clippers must trade for James Harden
The title window is closing for the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George star combination. The Clippers must trade for James Harden to win that elusive ring in this last-chance season → Read More
Plaschke: Reeling Angels need to swallow hard and trade Shohei Ohtani
It's painful, but Bill Plaschke argues the Angels have no chance of retaining Shohei Ohtani and must trade him to get as much as possible in return. → Read More
Enough! Dodgers need to rescue lousy starting rotation and trade for an ace, now!
The Dodgers have barely played half of their games, but when it comes to their starting pitching, a trade needs to be made, the sooner the better. → Read More
Bill Plaschke: Rob Pelinka and Lakers win the summer
For the first time in recent memory, the NBA free-agent circus missed the Lakers this weekend, yet they were the greatest show on earth. → Read More
Dodgers fans must boo Houston Astros for stolen World Series
Time has not healed the anguish the Houston Astros caused by cheating the Dodgers out of a World Series title. They still deserve to be booed by fans. → Read More
Column: The Lakers’ first-round pick? Trade it, sign Chris Paul, win now
While the Lakers have a first-round draft pick they can keep, it makes sense to trade it for a veteran, then sign Chris Paul if he's waived by Wizards. → Read More
Plaschke: Dodgers’ Pride Night feels like a rainbow of love
The Dodgers honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence activist organization inside Dodger Stadium on Friday countered the protests outside. → Read More
Plaschke: Dodgers need to remember their history and trade for pitching.
The Dodgers have traditionally had one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. Andrew Friedman needs to make a trade for that to happen this season. → Read More
PGA commits heinous act of hypocrisy by merging with LIV Golf
The PGA Tour has essentially let Saudi Arabia, known for human rights violations, buy professional golf competition, columnist Bill Plaschke writes. → Read More
Lakers' inspirational season might open 2024 NBA Finals path
LeBron James, Anthony Davis turned a boos into cheers over the course of a resurrected Lakers season. Could it open the door to a 2024 title run? → Read More
USC and Carol Folt are responsible for the Mike Bohn mess
USC President Carol Folt praised athletic director Mike Bohn's integrity. Bill Plaschke writes amid a scandal, Folt must explain why Bohn was hired. → Read More
Anthony Davis' disappearing act is devastating Lakers' playoff run
Anthony Davis' failure to deliver when the Lakers needed him the most in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets might have cost the Lakers the series. → Read More
LeBron James fumbles Lakers' chance in Game 1 loss to Denver
After the Lakers made a valiant effort to put themselves in position to steal a Game 1 win in Denver, it was LeBron James who failed to deliver. → Read More
Want the real sports scoop? Meet the Senior Smack Talkers, whose words are their bond
Meet the Senior Smack Talkers, a gathering of retirees who congregate in room 1101 in the Birch building on the campus of Woodland Hills’ Pierce College every Tuesday to talk sports. → Read More
Clincher clinches it: These Lakers can win an NBA championship
While the Lakers knew after the trade deadline they might have the players to be a contender, dispatching defending-champ Warriors makes them legit. → Read More
Anthony Davis head injury could lead to Lakers' knockout
This is what the Lakers feared, their fans dreaded and the Golden State Warriors needed. A possible Anthony Davis injury would turn series upside down. → Read More
Column: Lonnie Walker IV goes from forgotten to hero in Game 4 win
Lonnie Walker IV hardly played in any Lakers' playoff games before Monday, but he scored 15 fourth-quarter points in Game 4 to help beat the Warriors. → Read More
Lakers facing a harsh reality after Game 2 loss to Warriors
Anthony Davis and LeBron James were pummelled by a Golden State Warriors team that made it clear in Game 2 they will not make life easy for the Lakers. → Read More