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The Dodgers will make the playoffs, but the collection of players they bought to fortify their World Series title defense has fallen far short of expectations.

Third baseman Max Muncy has been a staple in the Los Angeles Dodgers ’ lineup since his arrival ahead of the 2018 season. The 34-year-old has since collected two World Series titles with Los Angeles (2020, 2024) along with two All-Star selections and even received NL MVP votes during his peak.

Shohei Ohtani is simply a unicorn and it has proved it once again after shattering an historic two-year stretch.

As the Dodgers prepare for the final 16 games of the regular season, there are some who have concerns on the viability of their chances to repeat as World Series champions once the postseason begins.

Starting tonight at Oracle Park, the Giants and Dodgers face off 7 times in next 10 games, with SF 2 games back of final NL wild card.

Before the Giants even stepped onto the field against the rival Dodgers on Friday, they had a big call go their way. Third baseman Matt Chapman, who had received a one-game suspension for pushing Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland in a benches-clearing incident on Sept.

Anonymous MLB executives predict the Los Angeles Dodgers to to sign a Chicago Cubs outfielder during free agency after the 2025 season.

Shohei Ohtani joined the Dodgers’ elite 100-walk club in 2025 as Los Angeles ended up losing 5-1 to the Giants.