Benjamin Royer was a 2025 spring reporting intern for the Los Angeles Times, where he wrote for the Sports section and continues to freelance. His bylines can also be found in the New York Times and UCLA Blueprint. An Angeleno, he graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in communication and earned his master’s degree in specialized journalism from USC.
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Outfielder Alex Call, and relief pitchers Anthony Banda and Brock Stewart each avoided arbitration, coming to an agreement with the Dodgers before Thursday’s MLB arbitration deadline.
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said his star quarterback and the rest of the team have been gladiators and warriors for making it to the postseason despite numerous injuries.
Brusdar Graterol reportedly agreed to terms with the Dodgers on a one-year, $2.8-million deal before Thursday’s deadline to avoid an arbitration hearing.
Quentin Lake has proven to be a stabilizing force in the Rams’ secondary, and the team is hopeful he can help them stop ‘explosive’ plays by the Panthers in the wild-card playoffs.
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