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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 […]

Max Muncy walked into the 2025 season a two-time MLB All-Star and World Series champion. But his ’25 campaign has become error-filled with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The third baseman Muncy now sits at eight errors. That’s the second-highest mark among players of his position. He committed one fielding error in the eighth inning Sunday […]

Frustration was mounting during a four-game losing streak but the Los Angeles Dodgers managed to turn things around. The team won back-to-back games against the Arizona Diamondbacks before beginning a three-game series against the Mets in New York. However, an unforced error by third baseman Max Muncy could prove costly as the Mets were able […]

The Dodgers are the reigning, defending World Series champions and have continued to be an elite team, leading the National League West. Yet, they need to address some weaknesses or risks that could possibly hurt them at the worst time. Three players on this roster have driven Dodgers fans crazy with their struggles, and many […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are doing a good job avoiding the World Series hangover as the team attempts to return to the Fall Classic this season. The Dodgers are off to a strong start with a 22-10 record and a one-game lead over the second-place San Diego Padres in the National League West. Still, some […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers swung to silence the last two days. A high-powered batting lineup featuring home run threats has struggled. Manager Dave Roberts sounded off on where the problem lies following the series loss to the Chicago Cubs. Roberts and the Dodgers this time took a narrower 4-2 loss Sunday at Chavez Ravine. The […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy has decided to stop using the torpedo bat. Muncy says there’s a simple reason why he is getting out of the practice. “It just felt really off to me,” Muncy said, per the Foul Territory show. "It just felt really off to me." Max Muncy explains why he went […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki flipped a new switch 10 games into his first MLB season. Sasaki improved his mechanics on the mound in defeating the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday. But is Sasaki already showing he’s his own worst critic? He dropped a telling admission via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic after the 3-1 victory. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of their stars joining in on the torpedo bat craze. Max Muncy busted one out, right before his team took on the Atlanta Braves Wednesday. The left-handed batter Muncy was seen warming up with the widely-debated bat. L.A. radio personality David Vasseigh captured the moment during batting practice. Max […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers felt their heart sink during the third inning against the Chicago Cubs. Bobby Miller came after Michael Busch with a curveball in the MLB spring training opener. The Dodgers’ pitcher took a scary hit to the right side of his head, however. Busch’s blast traveled at 106 miles per hour, per […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rushed onto the field to attend to Bobby Miller Thursday. The Dodgers pitcher took a scary hit to his head against the Chicago Cubs, absorbing a line drive down the middle. Manager Dave Roberts provided an immediate update on Miller’s health. Miller, miraculously, managed to get up under his own power […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched Bobby Miller leave their spring training debut in horrific fashion. The Dodgers pitcher Miller took a scary comebacker to the head. Max Muncy became the one providing the update after the injury scare. Muncy watched Miller take a line drive hit to the right side of his head. The line […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2024 season as the favorite to win the World Series, and for good reason. After all, they had secured the services of Shohei Ohtani with what was at the time a record-setting contract. But with the MLB playoffs being the biggest crapshoot of them all, there was no guarantee […]

Amid the fallout of the New York Mets landing Juan Soto with a massive 15-year deal worth $765 million, teams hope that the market should begin to move in earnest with the biggest deal out of the way. As a result, the trade rumors continue to swirl, as in the rumors linking the St. Louis […]

Two fans had a quick exit during Game 4 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. One of them snatched the glove of Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts, forcing it open and removing the baseball on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. Dodgers players and staff expressed to The […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans breathed a collective sigh of relief when manager Dave Roberts penciled Shohei Ohtani into the lineup ahead of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees. Dodgers players, however, got an early inkling that their superstar teammate would be ready to play, according to third baseman Max Muncy. […]

It was an emotional moment when Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam to win Game 1 of the World Series in extra innings to beat the New York Yankees Friday night, 6-3. Besides Dodgers figures such as Mookie Betts and Dave Roberts celebrating the victory, Freeman’s father Fred would also […]

There is no doubt that it was an exciting moment when Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam to capture Game 1 of the World Series, 6-3, against the New York Yankees in extra innings. Besides the emotional moment for Freeman, there was also a great moment by Fox Sports announcer […]