Mirjam Swanson is a sports columnist for the Southern California News Group. She covers a range of topics within the realm of competitive sports, including major league sports, international sports leagues, and sports business, with a focus on teams such as the Clippers and the L.A. Sparks. Mirjam's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Press-Enterprise, Yahoo Sports, and the Los Angeles Times.
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By: Bill Plaschke, Mirjam Swanson, Iliana Limón Romero, Mark E. Potts, Maddie Lee
Shohei Ohtani is hurt. The Dodgers’ rotation is injured. The team is in a fairly long slump and a first round bye isn’t remotely guaranteed. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at what the team needs to do right now (hint: shut Ohtani down from everything) to get ready for the postseason.
By: Mirjam Swanson
Sports By Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times The Tribune Content Agency September 6, 2026 4:27 AM
By: Mirjam Swanson
Sports By Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times The Tribune Content Agency Updated September 6, 2026 4:48 AM
By: Maddie Lee, Mirjam Swanson, Bill Plaschke, Mark E. Potts
Shohei Ohtani is now on the IL. Freddie Freeman is banged up. Andy Pages might not be back any time soon. And more players are ailing. Can they heal in time for October? Is Bill Plaschke correct saying the team is too old? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson go back an forth about the team’s chances to not only get healthy for October, but how long they can last in October.
By: Mirjam Swanson
UCLA asked fans to return to the Rose Bowl. Now Bob Chesney and the Bruins ask for patience as they work through their early hiccups.
By: Mirjam Swanson
UCLA promoted Saturday's 28-10 home-opening victory against San Diego State like a friend's band does a local show — by telling all his friends to tell all their friends to come.
By: Mirjam Swanson
Sports By Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times The Tribune Content Agency Updated September 14, 2026 4:25 AM
By: Mirjam Swanson
Following the Rams' season-opening loss to the 49ers, the Chargers could have been L.A.'s only 1-0 NFL team, but they blew the assignment against the Cardinals.
By: Mirjam Swanson
The Kawhi Leonard trade will help the Clippers in the wake of the NBA's penalties, but the team needs to part ways with Lawrence Frank to start the recovery.
By: Mirjam Swanson
Mirjam Swanson Along with Kawhi Leonard , the Clippers should send the Toronto Raptors a fruit basket and a thank you card.
