Dodgers’ Ted Lilly – a Stanley Cup magnet?

When you see an athlete wearing number 9 and Gordie Howe – or even Mike Modano – instantly come to mind, perhaps it’s a sign you watch too much hockey.
Yet, that was the thought as Ted Lilly trotted to the mound yesterday for his first pitching assignment in about two months. After starting off the [...]

Andre Ethier internalizes what the Dodgers need for future success

From the best team in baseball to dropping 15-of-20 games as they headed into last week’s All Star break, the Dodgers have been on a wild ride of late. Yett, conventional wisdom pointed to the impending returns of Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp as the duo that would right the ship.
In just four games since [...]

Charley Steiner talks Dodgers, Kings and NY Rangers

As reported previously on MayorsManor, a few days after the Kings won the Stanley Cup they took their new hardware to Dodger Stadium for a pre-game ceremony that included a photo-op with the Dodgers and Angels – as well as one of the largest ‘first pitch’ ceremonies you will ever see.  Video from all the fun, [...]

Interviews and video of Kings with Cup at Dodger Stadium

As part of their victory celebration tour, the LA Kings took the Stanley Cup to Dodger Stadium. Our video below includes on-field interviews with Dustin Penner, Matt Greene and Brad Richardson – plus footage of 20 guys simultaneously trying to throw out the first pitch, a historic gathering of the Kings-Dodgers-Angels for a group photo with [...]

Cup going to Dodger Stadium and video of Kings ‘players’ singing

Later tonight the LA Kings will bring the Stanley Cup to Dodger Stadium for a photo-op with the Dodgers and Angels. Then, a few of the Kings will throw out the first pitch. Of course, we’ll be on hand for all the activities and providing live notes and quotes on twitter.
To help get you ready, [...]

New owners deliver Magical press conference at Dodger Stadium

Los Angeles, please welcome Mark Walter, Stan Kasten and Magic Johnson as the new owners of the Dodgers…
Wait, Magic Johnson? Yes, Showtime has definitely gone Big Time.
After the trio paid more than $2 billion dollars for the historic franchise, the man synonymous with the Lakers proudly paraded around Dodger Stadium today in a blue and [...]

Trevor Lewis dishes on his new roommate – Mike Richards

When a new guy joins a team some of the first questions that need to be answered are what’s his number and what’s his nickname?
For Mike Richards, the move to LA has involved a change in both.
He left his familiar #18 behind in Philadelphia and now sports #10 with the Kings. As for the nickname, [...]

Anze Kopitar in the lead for 3rd annual Eddie Joyal Award

Eddie Joyal, early LA Kings star

At the end of Spring Training, the Dodgers hand out the Roy Campanella Award, to a player who best exemplifies the spirit and leadership of the team’s former Hall of Fame catcher.
On a more humble note, for the past few seasons, MayorsManor has recognized the player who leads the Kings [...]

VIDEO: ‘LA Kings players’ sing an American classic

On a day like today, there are few things more American than baseball.
Well, maybe hot dogs. And the video below touches on that too.
Enjoy a partially animated Dustin Brown, Drew Doughty, Dustin Penner, Jack Johnson and Jonathan Quick as they temporarily trade in their Kings sweaters for some Los Angeles Dodgers gear.

SPECIAL NOTE: [...]

Dodgers’ Tony Gwynn remembers LA Kings ’93 playoff run

Last month Dodgers’ first baseman James Loney and outfielder Matt Kemp stopped by MayorsManor to share a few thoughts on hockey.
As you may recall, Loney is eager to not only come out to Staples Center for a game, but he wants to suit up and take part in warm-ups. Meanwhile, the always laid-back Kemp [...]