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The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a hotly contested race for the National League West crown, but slugger Max Muncy will require a reprieve before he can return to action. Muncy left two straight games after being hit. He will not play in Sunday’s contest against the San Francisco Giants. “After leaving back to back […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is having a brutally unlucky year when it comes to injuries. He endured a particularly scary moment in Saturday night’s game versus the San Francisco Giants. The two-time All-Star was hit in the back of the head by left-handed pitcher Matt Gage, who immediately looked up to the […]

After Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy exited the game with a wrist injury against the San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers made their final injury report, including All-Star catcher Will Smith, ahead of the second game of their three-game series. Friday’s 5-1 Giants loss snapped a four-game win streak for the defending World Series […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the series opener against the San Francisco Giants on a hot streak. The team swept the Colorado Rockies, extending their win streak to four games. And the Dodgers’ rotation dominated over the last week as the team makes a final push for the division crown. Unfortunately, not everything went to […]

There’s a saying that has been increasing common in Los Angeles: as goes Max Muncy, so goes the Dodgers. In games where Muncy saw action, the Dodgers have a 54-35 record, taking care of business against some of the best teams MLB has to offer. But when Muncy isn’t available for one reason or another? […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are inching closer to getting a key piece of their offense back. Veteran third baseman Max Muncy has officially started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, signaling that his return to the big league roster is on track. After weeks of uncertainty, this injury update comes at a crucial time […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a three-game winning streak, finally breaking out of a slump. Dave Roberts’ team finishes off a series against the Cincinnati Reds tonight, looking to complete a sweep. However, the biggest news that comes from Wednesday night might be on the status of Max Muncy. Alex Freeland might not have […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to get Max Muncy back shortly, but he recently landed on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain. It was the same injury that kept him sidelined for three months last season, and it’s uncertain when he will return to the lineup this time around. Dave […]

After the Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was a late scratch for Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, manager Dave Roberts provided an injury update. Muncy is headed to the IL with a Grade 1 oblique strain injury. Roberts also announced that the Dodgers acquired third baseman Buddy Kennedy to fill in for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an important three-game series against the San Diego Padres over the weekend, as both teams are neck-and-neck in the NL West. Unfortunately for L.A., it sounds like the club will be without Max Muncy for Friday’s contest. Reports indicate that the 34-year-old third baseman is dealing with side soreness, according […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their eyes fully set on the playoffs at this point in the season as they play out the final few months of the regular season before their World Series title defense really heats up. While playing their best baseball is certainly the primary objective for Dave Roberts and company, but […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in an unexpectedly tight National League West battle. After a months-long lead, their cushion has dwindled to just one game over the surging San Diego Padres. As of mid-August, the Dodgers are 68-51 and clinging to first place. This is the closest a challenger has been this late in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers scaled past three runs in their last five games. But Sunday’s performance against the Toronto Blue Jays became enough for Max Muncy to fire a clear message. The Dodgers put four on the scoreboard. Yet Toronto snatched the 5-4 win at Chavez Ravine. The Blue Jays win prevented a three-game sweep […]

There has been much talk about if the Los Angeles Dodgers did enough at the MLB trade deadline to combat the flurry of moves the San Diego Padres made, as the National League West race intensifies. They seemingly have enough talent, though. The defending World Series champions are counting on their big offseason acquisitions to […]

When Max Muncy went down with a scary leg injury at the beginning of July, it felt to many fans like he took the entire Los Angeles Dodgers offense with him. An underrated hitter who always gives opposing pitchers tough at-bats, Muncy did a little bit of everything for the Dodgers in the middle of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got a much-needed boost Monday night as veteran slugger Max Muncy returned to the lineup after a month-long stint on the injured list. His comeback comes at a critical time, with versatile infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman expected to be sidelined once again due to a recurring ankle injury. “He’s back!” the Dodgers […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy could be back in the lineup by the team’s next homestand. The two-time All-Star will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, according to the Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett. Plunkett reports the plan is for Muncy to play third base and take three at […]

As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting closer to a different kind of boost — key reinforcements from the injured list. Two of the most significant updates involve left-handed pitcher Blake Snell and infielder Max Muncy, both of whom are trending in the right direction and could rejoin […]

When Max Muncy crumpled to the dirt in agony earlier in July after an awkward collision at third base, even Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes feared the worst. “From a coping mechanism in my head, it was like, ‘OK, he’s done for the year,’” Gomes admitted. That mindset, thankfully, turned out to be premature. What […]

After spending months fighting through injury after injury during the first half of the 2025 MLB season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have finally started to turn the corner, with more and more players getting back into action before the trade deadline. Tyler Glasnow made his much-anticipated return on July 9th against the Brewers and followed […]

When Max Muncy went down with an ugly-looking leg injury in an early June showdown against the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers fans feared the worst. Though initial tests came back negative, with no major structural damage to any of his tendons, it still looked like it would be a long road back for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in 2024 and have been just as impressive in 2025. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming at the end of the month, all eyes are on the Dodgers. However, the team was not projected to be very active before Max Muncy found himself on Los […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a key injury in their Wednesday night victory over the Chicago White Sox. They lost 3rd baseman Max Muncy to a severe bone bruise on his knee after a collision with Michael A. Taylor on stolen base attempt. A further examination of the injury revealed that Muncy did not suffer […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines Thursday as they claimed infielder CJ Alexander off waivers from the New York Yankees, adding infield depth amid a critical stretch of the season. This move came hours after third baseman Max Muncy got injured against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night, leaving a gap in Los Angeles’ infield […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy exited Wednesday’s game after suffering an injury scare. The Dodgers earned a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox, but attention turned to Muncy’s injury status after the game. Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are “optimistic” following the initial tests, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Further updates should […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night for Game 2 of a three-game series, and through five innings, the White Sox were up 4-2. To make matters worse for the Dodgers, third baseman Max Muncy went down with an injury in the top of the sixth inning. There was […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is cooking. On Friday, Muncy hit his 4th home run in four days as the Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-4.  But even in triumph, Muncy openly complimented the Royals’ efforts in keeping it a close game despite a 38-44 record, per SportsNet LA.  “I don’t care what […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their winning streak going against the Colorado Rockies. Los Angeles swept Colorado, outscoring the team 20-9 in the three-game series. And, despite the Dodgers’ star-studded lineup, Max Muncy stole the spotlight with his recent offensive eruption. Muncy hit his second grand slam in three games on Wednesday, driving in 6 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have dominated as Shohei Ohtani resumed his two-way role with the team. Los Angeles has scored 30 runs over the last three games. And while Ohtani contributed 2 home runs and 7 RBI in that span, Max Muncy has overshadowed the reigning NL MVP. Muncy hit a grand slam against the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched Max Muncy hit a feat not seen in more than seven decades. He produced an MLB mark that Ralph Kiner last nailed in 1951. Muncy drove in an astonishing seven runners in against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The Dodgers claimed the 13-7 win at Chavez Ravine. It’s not his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been competing with a less-than-healthy pitching staff throughout the season. They have slowly but surely regaining their health, and superstar Shohei Ohtani has returned to the mound. He is perhaps the best pitching weapon the Dodgers have. He was the opener for Los Angeles Sunday against the visiting Washington Nationals, […]

The Washington Nationals are headed for their sixth straight losing season, as the team hasn’t reached the playoffs since its title run in 2019. If there’s an upside to another lost season in Washington, it’s that the Nationals’ talented, young prospects are getting playing time. One of those players is making the most of his […]

As Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani nears his pitching return, some continue to have concerns regarding his health, especially if he will be doing double duty in hitting and pitching. With some thinking, Ohtani will return to the Dodgers’ pitching rotation before the All-Star break, teammate Max Muncy has one need for the 30-year-old […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers put together one of their most dramatic wins of the season on Tuesday night, powered by Max Muncy’s home run in the ninth inning and a Freddie Freeman walk-off in extras to beat the New York Mets, 6–5, at Dodger Stadium. With the Dodgers trailing 5–4 and down to their final […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy put on a show early in Tuesday night’s showdown against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. With Los Angeles ahead by a run and with a man on base, Muncy sent one deep off Mets starter Tylor Megill for a two-run home run that put Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went deep not once, but twice in an 18-2 blowout of the New York Yankees. Following Saturday’s game, Muncy revealed what it meant to him to have that kind of stellar performance. Max Muncy hit career homer 200 and 201 today in a dominant 7 RBI performance. More with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Yankees in Game 2 of their World Series rematch. The Dodgers jumped all over Yankees starter Will Warren, hanging seven runs on him and chasing him from the game in the second inning. LA took the lead early and ran the score up to 14-1 after five […]

The New York Yankees entered their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with something to prove. They lost the 2024 World Series in embarrassing fashion to Los Angeles. After Mookie Betts was ruled out with a toe injury, New York was hopeful that Will Warren could shut the Dodgers lineup down. Instead, New York […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers, few players are as unpopular with fans as Max Muncy. Sure, there’s still Michael Conforto, who is among the least effective players in MLB considering his workload, but with Tommy Edman back and the duo of Andy Pages and Hyeseong Kim largely solving the team’s center field […]