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Ben Rortvedt News / Dodger Blue / October 19
Ben Rortvedt Elects To Become Dodgers Minor League Free Agent
Ben Rortvedt finished the 2026 season with Triple-A Oklahoma City but has since elected to become a free agent, per the transactions on his MLB profile page.
The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz
MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?
Tarik Skubal News / Dodger Blue / October 19
Tarik Skubal Made Change To ‘Just Be Who I Am And Interact With Guys’ On Start Days
The Los Angeles Dodgers took a big swing at the trade deadline to acquire Tarik Skubal, and although they fell short of a three-peat, the left-hander was instrumental to success they did have in the meantime.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / October 19
Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, NLCS symmetry, Savannah Bananas 
Waking up on a Monday morning knowing we’ll know the full World Series matchup. The Tampa Bay Rays return home up three games to two on the Cleveland Guardians, with Game 6 on Monday night at Tropicana Field.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / EssentiallySports / October 19
Dodgers’ 29-YO Pro Makes His Exit as LA Faces Major Shake-Up After Postseason Elimination
The Dodgers’ unexpected NLCS exit is already forcing roster moves, starting with backup catcher Ben Rortvedt. Brought in at the trade deadline to shore up the catching depth amid injuries to Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, the 29-year-old was expected to provide valuable cover.
Shohei Ohtani News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 18
Brewers 'Exposed' Shohei Ohtani, Per the Dodgers Star Himself
The Milwaukee Brewers have had a nearly perfect run in the 2026 Major League Baseball postseason so far. Now, the Brewers are on the doorstep of history with the World Series set to begin on Friday, Oct.
Tarik Skubal News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / October 18
Dodgers Predicted to Compete With 6 Teams, Including Biggest Rival, for Tarik Skubal
The Los Angeles Dodgers will likely face major competition for Tarik Skubal this offseason, assuming they try to re-sign him. Skubal, 29, will be a free agent this winter and is by far the top option on the open market.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / October 18
Pat Murphy: ‘Nobody Has A Tougher Job Than Dave Roberts’
The Milwaukee Brewers outclassed the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2026 National League Championship Series, sweeping them in four games to advance to their first World Series appearance since 1982.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / October 18
One Dodgers Free Agent They Can't Afford to Lose (and One They Can)
The Los Angeles Dodgers have nine players set to hit free agency this offseason. While no free agent is bigger than Tarik Skubal, there are plenty of other players hitting the open market that LA won't want to lose.
Kyle Tucker News / Dodger Blue / October 18
Kyle Tucker Thanks Dodgers Fans After Disappointing End To 2026 Season
Kyle Tucker struggled for the better part of his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he was able to finish the year on a strong note. The four-time All-Star emerged as arguably the team’s most productive hitter in October, batting .333/.419/.519 with two doubles, one home run and two RBI across 31 plate appearances.
Max Muncy News / Dodger Blue / October 18
Max Muncy Grateful For What Dodgers Accomplished In 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ dreams of completing a rare three-peat were squashed when the Milwaukee Brewers swept them in the National League Championship Series.
Ben Rortvedt News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18
Ben Rortvedt Elects Free Agency
Catcher Ben Rortvedt has chosen to become a minor league free agent, according to his MLB.com profile page. This was the expected outcome after Rortvedt
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 18
Dodgers Free Agents 2027: Enrique Hernández Hopes To Re-Sign
Disappointment from the Los Angeles Dodgers falling short of completing the first three-peat in franchise and National League history will give way to the start of free agency the morning after the World Series concludes, and with that a curious period will begin.
Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 18
Why Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani must give up pitching after injury-plagued 2026 season
Shohei Ohtani remains one of baseball’s most extraordinary pitchers, which is exactly why the Dodgers face such a difficult decision. His 2026 results on the mound were dominant, yet the injuries that ended his pitching season also appeared to damage the rest of his game.
Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / October 18
Freddie Freeman: Older Dodgers Roster Not To Blame For Playoff Struggles
The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2026 season with the oldest roster in the Majors, which comes with its own pros and cons. The question of the team’s roster makeup being detrimental to their performance was raised at various times throughout the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 18
1 free agent Dodgers must avoid re-signing this offseason
The Los Angeles Dodgers face uncomfortable decisions after the Milwaukee Brewers swept them out of the NLCS. Rebuilding an entire roster would be an overreaction, but bringing back familiar names without reassessing their reliability would be another mistake.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 18
3 radical changes Dodgers must make after getting swept by Brewers in NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pursuit of a third consecutive World Series championship ended with a collapse. Milwaukee erased a four-run deficit to win Game 4, 6-4, completing an NLCS sweep and reversing last October’s postseason humiliation.
Hyeseong Kim News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17
Dodgers infielder expresses unhappiness about his playing time
The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to have an unhappy player on their hands. Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim spoke this week in an interview with the Korean media.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / October 17
Los Angeles Dodgers 2026 Post-Mortem: The Cost of Chasing History
Watching the champs go down is always a bit jarring. Watching this iteration of the Los Angeles Dodgers get swept out of the postseason on their home field?
Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16
Shohei Ohtani offered startling quote about his NLCS performance
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was the talk of the National League Championship Series for all the wrong reasons in 2026, and it prompted him to make a somewhat startling admission about his performance.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 17
Pat Riley loses big on Dodgers' playoff upset
The Los Angeles Dodgers were upset by the Milwaukee Brewers in a four-game sweep in the National League Championship Series. This was a big disappointment to their players, Dodger fans and Riley.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / October 16
Despite NLCS loss, Dodgers dynasty is far from over
Los Angeles' quest for a third straight World Series came to a screeching halt Thursday when it was swept in the NLCS by the Milwaukee Brewers, and while many believe that marks the end of the Dodgers dynasty, that is not at all the case.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / October 16
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani intends to pitch in 2027
Shohei Ohtani expects to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2027. He made that clear Thursday night after a 6-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers ended the Dodgers’ season in a four-game National League Championship Series sweep.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 16
Brewers move one step closer to first World Series championship in franchise history
For the first time since 1982 and just the second time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series.
Dave Roberts News / Yardbarker / October 15
Dave Roberts has key experience as Dodgers look to overcome 3-0 deficit
It's win or go home for the Dodgers, but manager Dave Roberts has some key experience in such situations.
Jake Bauers News / Yardbarker / October 15
Brewers' Jake Bauers has another at-bat for the ages
Bauers is having the best season of his career. It helps that he is playing every day for the first time in his career and has taken advantage of the situation.
Blake Snell News / Yardbarker / October 15
Brewers make history with comeback win vs. Dodgers in NLCS Game 3
It took only one pitch for the Milwaukee Brewers to get on the scoreboard on Wednesday night when Jackson Chourio crushed a game-opening solo shot. They wouldn't score again until six innings later.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15
Brewers push Dodgers to the brink with NLCS Game 3 win
The narrative on the Milwaukee Brewers is that they play baseball the right way. They proved it again on Wednesday in a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. With that win, the Brewers have a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, are one game away from their first World Series appearance since 1982 and have pushed the Dodgers to the brink of elimination.
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