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As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to host the New York Yankees in the upcoming World Series, excitement is palpable among fans and players alike. Dodgers infielder Max Muncy captured the essence of this anticipation, stating, “The biggest stars in the sport on the biggest stage. … Dodgers versus Yankees — Come on!” His remarks […]

With a comfortable 8-1 lead in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, New York Mets starter David Peterson was feeling himself. After running over to first for the force out against Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy, Peterson was caught on camera jawing at Muncy. "Sit down, bitch" […]

There are plenty of subplots that have come to the forefront amid the Los Angeles Dodgers’ run in the 2024 MLB playoffs. Their playoff record-tying consecutive shutout innings streak. The disparity in Shohei Ohtani’s numbers with the bases empty and with runners on base. Kike Hernandez’s October heroics. All of those have garnered plenty of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers decided to push Walker Buehler’s NLCS start back, opting to go with a bullpen game in Game 2 against the New York Mets instead. This seemed to light a fire underneath Buehler. Even though it took him 90 pitches to get through four innings, Buehler still set the tone in what […]

Every postseason lead is precious, every October loss is heart wrenching. Looking for positives is sometimes tougher than hitting an Edwin Diaz fastball, especially if there were any self-inflicted wounds. They only committed one error but the Los Angeles Dodgers were swinging snakes in a 7-3 Game 2 NLCS loss versus the New York Mets. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has a message to people who doubt his team. Muncy fired off that message following the club’s NLDS series victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday. It includes some words that may be unsuitable for younger ears. Max Muncy kept the receipts 🧾 pic.twitter.com/UBTAhAlOdl — Blake Harris […]

Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy isn’t about to let the Padres get under his skin. Speaking to the media before Game 3 of the Division Series matchup between the two teams, Muncy looked back on San Diego’s emotional Game 2 win. Now that the series has shifted to Petco Park in San Diego, he expects […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not begun the first two games of their NLDS clash against the San Diego Padres on the best of notes. While going down 3-0 early in the contest did not cost them in Game 1, they could not muster the same comeback magic in Game 2, with the Padres running […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers season has been overshadowed by the surreal accomplishments of superstar Shohei Ohtani. Now a lock to land his third career MVP award, Ohtani has dazzled, becoming the first player to join the 50/50 club, hitting 50+ home runs and stealing 50+ bases in a single season. And he accomplished the incredible […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is about to conclude what has arguably been the most impressive offensive season in baseball history. Even more impressive–Ohtani has been doing all of this while actively rehabbing a torn UCL after undergoing elbow surgery last September.  Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy spoke about Ohtani’s balancing act in an […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the throws of a division race. The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres are knocking down the door in the National League West and threatening to take the crown from the Dodgers. To hold them off, they will need breakout Septembers from multiple depth pieces. While Shohei Ohtani, Mookie […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment. Upon the announcement, Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy talked about Heyward’s impact on the field and positive vibes among his teammates, per Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. “He is the definition of a pro with everything he does in this clubhouse and on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won seven of their last ten games to solidify their top position on the National League West standings. On Monday, the team beat the Seattle Mariners 3-0 to spoil the LA homecoming of fan favorite Justin Turner, thanks to the efforts of Gavin Stone and Max Muncy, recently activated off […]

Freddie Freeman will play through the pain of the hairline fracture in his right middle finger, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Monday. Freeman’s pain tolerance will dictate his availability and he is in the lineup for their game against the Seattle Mariners. His injury occurred during the Dodgers’ game against the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman is currently dealing with a jammed finger and has been announced to be scratched from Sunday’s series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. With that development, the Dodgers activated Max Muncy and was seen taking ground balls at first base to fill for Freeman according to Mike […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are already a dangerous enough team as it is, as following their 7-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, they stand tall as the proud owner of the best record in the National League. But things could get better still for the powerhouse Dodgers, as they are on track to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is still on the injured list with an oblique strain. The veteran slugger landed on the IL in May and has not played since. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes provided an update on Muncy’s status Tuesday, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “We still feel very strongly Max will […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been searching for production at third base since slugger Max Muncy went down with an oblique injury in the middle of May. Now they may be considering shifting Miguel Vargas to the position, per Mike DiGiovanna of The Los Angeles Times: “Miguel Vargas taking ground balls at 3B again … […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain at the top of the National League West, but they’ve been without two key players in Mookie Betts and Max Muncy due to injuries. But, it sounds like both guys aren’t too far off a return to the lineup. Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes appeared on High Heat on Friday and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to lead the National League West without much trouble. In fact, LA holds a comfortable 8.5-game lead as of this story’s writing. Additionally, starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is trending in a positive direction as he hopes to return soon after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. Kershaw is expected to make his […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is rehabbing from an oblique injury, and things aren’t going as well as he would like. Muncy says he’s not progressing as quickly as he would like from his ailment. .@Dodgers slugger @maxmuncy9 says he is "not progressing as fast" as he would like to from his oblique injury. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to lead the National League West despite dealing with a plethora of injury concerns. Starting pitcher Bobby Miller and third baseman Max Muncy are among LA’s players who are currently on the injured list. MLB.com reports that Muncy is expected to return around mid-to-late June. The third baseman is battling […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a mixed bag of injuries early on despite their strong start to the 2024 MLB season. The latest player to join the injury report is veteran third baseman Max Muncy. Muncy is recovering from a right oblique strain and was set to revamp his activity. Dave Roberts originally said Muncy […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have revealed some devastating injury news ahead of their matchup with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, as they will be placing third baseman Max Muncy on the injured list due to a right oblique strain, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Just as the Dodgers were getting outfielder Jason Heyward back […]

Clayton Kershaw is a fan of his new teammate Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani has enjoyed a tremendous start to the 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In fact, Kershaw believes Ohtani is playing even better with the Dodgers than he did with the Los Angeles Angels, and it is important to remember that Shohei won […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling. After suffering a rough stretch, which included a three-game losing streak in the middle of April, the Dodgers have since won nine of their last 12, including their last three straight. Tyler Glasnow and Max Muncy were big parts of why last night, as the Dodgers crushed the Atlanta […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their fifth loss in six games, 6-4 at the hands of the New York Mets on Saturday. After the game, Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy weighed in on the team’s struggles: Max Muncy: "It's one of those things where you have to weather the storm, grind through it, and know […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers charge into the early stages of the 2024 season with an 8-4 record, leading the NL West, their powerhouse offense has been nothing short of spectacular, as advertised. But no team is perfect, not even the daunting Dodgers. Leading the league in home runs, runs, and RBI, and ranking third […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers knocked off the Chicago Cubs by a final score of 4-1 on Saturday, led by a stellar performance from new starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The big win came one day after the Dodgers traded for a Philadelphia Phillies pitcher to add to their staff. A fan recently shared surprising thoughts on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2024 MLB season as World Series favorites after signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason, and while Mookie Betts being moved to shortstop is one of the more intriguing stories this spring training, it is a move that could be concerning for the team and overall defensive alignment […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans felt a wave of anxiety last Wednesday when Max Muncy got hit by a pitch on his left hand. The slugger had to exit the Dodgers’ exhibition game against the Texas Rangers to undergo x-ray testing. While the results came back negative, there was no immediate word on when Muncy would […]

When Max Muncy left Wednesday’s spring training contest, every Los Angeles Dodgers fan collectively held their breath. While not completely out of the woods, Muncy’s latest injury update will have Dodgers fans breathing a sigh of relief. Muncy confirmed that his MRI came back negative and that the swelling on his left hand has gone […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy reportedly is having X-Rays on his left hand after being hit by a pitch in his first at-bat today against the Texas Rangers in spring training, according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. Luckily, the X-Rays did come back negative, according to Bob Nightengale of USA […]

Max Muncy and the Los Angeles Dodgers recently agreed on a two-year, $24 million contract for the infielder to return to LA. Muncy had an up-and-down 2023 season, but LA clearly still has faith in the veteran. It looks like Muncy is ready to prove the Dodgers right, as the third baseman is reportedly in excellent shape headed into […]

Mookie Betts made some headlines when he said that teams will view playing the Los Angeles Dodgers as their World Series, and Max Muncy responded to those comments during his appearance on Foul Territory. “I figured you guys were gonna bring that up,” Max Muncy said, via Foul Territory. “Mookie tossed that out there, and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently agreed to a contract with Clayton Kershaw in MLB free agency, ultimately bringing the future Hall-of-Famer back to LA for at least one more season. It seemed to destined to happen, but Kershaw’s reunion with the Dodgers did not come to fruition until February. Of course, there are some critics […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers landed the big fish they have been planning to go after for years in Shohei Ohtani on a 10-year, $700 million contract, but that was not before there were reports and wild speculation that he was going to go to the Toronto Blue Jays. Shohei Ohtani’s new Dodgers teammate Max Muncy […]

Clayton Kershaw recently announced that he underwent shoulder surgery. Kershaw’s future with the Los Angeles Dodgers was already in question amid his looming free agency, but now there is even more uncertainty. Max Muncy, Kershaw’s teammate on the Dodgers, revealed during a recent episode of Foul Territory that he did not know the future Hall-of-Famer […]

Max Muncy and the Los Angeles Dodgers recently agreed on a two-year, $24 million contract for the infielder to return to LA. Muncy had an up-and-down 2023 season, but LA clearly still has faith in the veteran. Muncy explained his mindset before agreeing to the contract with the Dodgers, per Foul Territory. “We started talking […]