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Looking back at Dodgers TV & radio broadcasts in 2026
True Blue LA reviews the Dodgers' 2026 broadcast season, noting 17 nationally‑televised games (NBC, Fox, ESPN, Apple TV) with a 9‑8 record and 145 local games on SportsNet LA. Veteran play‑by‑play Joe Davis called 88 SportsNet LA games, five for Fox, and six postseason contests, while also featuring historical player profiles like 1930s outfielder Goody Rosen. Stephen Nelson handled the remaining 57 TV games and 59 AM 570 radio shows, including the March Freeway Series. Analyst Orel Hershiser appeared in 85 games, with the top TV pairings being Davis/Hershiser (58 games) and Nelson/Hershiser (27). Additional contributors included Eric Karros, Jessica Mendoza, and Dontrelle Willis, who returned for a September road trip and called all Apple TV games.
Arizona Fall League: Eduardo Quintero shines on the basepaths
In an Arizona Fall League slugfest, the Mesa Solar Sox edged the Glendale Desert Dogs 13-12, snapping Glendale’s 13‑loss streak in 18 games. Dodgers prospects dominated Glendale’s line‑up, with Eduardo Quintero reaching base three times and stealing three of the team’s six bases. Dodgers pitchers Brooks Auger, Sam Horn and Cody Morse combined for a clean inning, but a six‑run sixth‑inning rally by Mesa proved decisive. Antonio Anderson’s early homer sparked Mesa’s 13 runs, while the Desert Dogs’ offense tallied 16 hits but fell short. Glendale aims for a sixth win in their next game against Mesa on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. PT.
Dodgers notes – Bananas coming to town, roster talk
The Dodgers announce a quirky two‑game spring series with the Savannah Bananas, set for April 23‑24 at Uniqlo Field during the Dodgers’ road trip to Washington. Fans can enter a ticket drawing at bananaball.com/tickets by Oct. 31. The post also notes Andy McCullough’s warning that the Brewers may trade key players despite their recent NLCS run, contrasting with the Dodgers’ reliance on their farm system. columnist Dylan Hernandez suggests the Dodgers missed out on a player like Miguel Vargas this season as they look to refresh the roster.
MLB important dates of 2026-27 offseason
The 2026‑27 MLB offseason kicks off as soon as the World Series ends, with free‑agency eligibility for players with six or more service years (and some international free agents) beginning at 6 a.m. PT the next day. Dodgers free agents include Tarik Skubal, Eric Lauer, Kris Bubic, Kiké Hernández, Evan Phillips, Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol and retiring Miguel Rojas. The quiet period ends five days later, opening the signing window and qualifying‑offer deadline (no Dodgers qualify). Key dates follow: Nov 17‑19 owners’ meetings and reserve‑list filings, Nov 20 tender deadline, Dec 1 CBA expiration (triggering a possible lockout), Dec 7‑9 winter meetings (draft lottery & Rule 5 likely postponed), and Jan 8, 2027 arbitration exchange for Dodgers like Andy Pages and Emmet Sheehan.
Arizona Fall League: Luke Fox and Charles Davalan lead Glendale to a win
Dodger prospect Luke Fox sparks the Glendale Desert Dogs’ 5‑4 win over the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League on Oct. 24. Fox throws three innings, allowing one run and striking out six on just over 16 pitches per inning, part of a team total of 15 punch‑outs. The offense erupts early as second‑baseman Charles Davalan launches a leadoff homer – his second of the fall – to give Glendale an instant lead. The Desert Dogs close the game with a one‑run margin and will face the Mesa Solar Sox on Monday.
Dodgers notes: Josue De Paula, Mark Walter investigation, Shohei Ohtani card
The Dodgers face a roster crossroads as seven of nine regulars are over 30, with veteran outfielder Teoscar Hernández’s future hinging on the emergence of rookie left‑fielder Josue De Paula, who could earn everyday starts in 2027. Meanwhile, owner Mark Walter is under MLB scrutiny amid a federal probe, a situation Baseball Commissioner Manfred says is being monitored. The piece also spotlights pro‑wrestler Arik Cannon’s discovery of a rare Shohei Ohtani "Game for the Ages" card, which he hopes to sell to clear his father’s debts.
Dodgers notes: Janet Marie Smith, Todd Benzinger, Dave Roberts
The True Blue LA roundup highlights three Dodgers‑related figures: executive VP Janet Marie Smith, whose groundbreaking work on Oriole Park at Camden Yards reshaped ballpark design and is praised by Joe Posnanski; former Dodger first baseman Todd Benzinger, who died at 63 after a brief 1992 stint with the club, posting a .239 average in 121 games; and manager Dave Roberts, whose postseason performance receives a fresh review from FanGraphs’ Dan Szymborski. The piece also references a recent Architectural Digest interview with Smith and a 2020 press conference featuring Mookie Betts and David Price.
Former Dodgers active for the Rays-Brewers World Series
The 2026 World Series pits the Milwaukee Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays, and three former Dodgers are on the rosters. Center fielder Jonny DeLuca, acquired in the Tyler Glasnow trade, has started every postseason game for the Rays, logging six hits, a double, a walk and two steals in 30 at-bats. Left‑hander Garrett Cleavinger, also from the Dodgers, returns to the mound after missing the final month with forearm tightness. Meanwhile, former Dodger pitcher Dustin May, now with Milwaukee, has struggled, posting a 5.65 ERA in ten starts and yielding Shohei Ohtani’s first home run in eight weeks during the NLCS. Their presence adds a familiar Dodgers’ thread to the Fall Classic.
Scott’s Tots in Milwaukee
The piece reflects on Milwaukee’s surprise World Series berth as the Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays, noting the author’s usual indifference toward non‑Dodger teams. It revisits the 2015 “Timeless Ticket” gimmick—1,000 bronze tickets sold for $1,000 each that promise entry to any future Brewers home game, including a World Series appearance. While the concept, inspired by forever stamps, seemed clever, fans this year are met with limited Upper Deck or standing‑room options, sparking frustration. The article blends nostalgia, the looming MLB lockout, and the unique ticket program to highlight Milwaukee’s current excitement and missed opportunities.
Dodgers pitching outlook heading into offseason
The Dodgers head into the offseason with 21 arms on their 40‑man roster, including eight starters—Yamamoto, Snell, Glasnow, Sasaki, Wrobleski, Sheehan, Stone and Knack—and a potential third starter in Shohei Ohtani, whose 2026 injury‑limited season raises questions about his future workload. The bullpen features 10 right‑handed relievers (Diaz, Henriquez, Stewart, Klein, Hurt, Casparius, Halvorsen, Gervase, Miller, Cousins) and three lefties (Scott, Dreyer, Kopp), many battling injuries or arbitration. The article probes which pitching move the Dodgers should prioritize before 2027.
Arizona Fall League: Chase Harlan homers, Sam Horn pitches scoreless inning
Chase Harlan ignites the Glendale Desert Dogs with a solo home run in the first at‑bat, sparking a 10‑0 blowout over the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League. Harlan finishes the game a triple shy of the cycle, posting four hits, three RBIs and his third AFL homer, while posting a .289 average. Reliever Sam Horn delivers a clean sixth inning, striking out one and allowing only two baserunners. The win follows Glendale’s rough start to the week (12 losses in 15 games). The Dogs next host the Scottsdale Scorpions Saturday at 4:30 p.m. PT.
Miguel Rojas will serve as World Series correspondent
Former Dodger infielder Miguel Rojas transitions to a World Series correspondent role, joining MLB Español for Spanish‑language coverage of Game 1 in Milwaukee on October 23, 2026. After the Dodgers’ three‑peat hopes ended, Rojas will interview coaches and players from the Brewers and Rays, then head back to Venezuela to play for Tiburones de la Guaira on Nov. 14‑15. The article also notes Shohei Ohtani’s injury‑limited season, his likely runner‑up finish to Pete Crow‑Armstrong for NL MVP, and upcoming roster changes as the Dodgers eye a younger core for 2027.
World Series is here, but let’s talk MLB lockout first
The 2026 World Series kicks off Friday with the Milwaukee Brewers facing the Tampa Bay Rays, but a looming MLB lockout steals the spotlight. The current collective bargaining agreement expires at 8:59 p.m. PT on Dec. 1, after which owners will lock out players. The article reviews the three past labor stoppages—1972 strike, 1994‑95 strike, and the 2021‑22 lockout—detailing how they shifted opening days and altered schedules. With opening day for 2027 slated for March 25, fans wonder when the next regular‑season game will actually be played. The piece invites readers to weigh in on the timing before the World Series unfolds.
Will Klein has right elbow surgery to remove bone chips
Dodgers right‑hander Will Klein undergoes right elbow surgery to remove bone chips and a spur, the team announced on October 22, 2026. Acquired from Seattle in June 2025, Klein helped the Dodgers win the World Series with a career‑best four‑inning relief effort in Game 3. In 2026 he made the opening‑day roster and logged 41 2/3 innings with a 3.67 ERA, 49 strikeouts and two saves before landing on the injured list on Aug. 1. The procedure aims to have him ready for spring training, with one option year left on his contract.
Dalton Rushing has elbow surgery, not expected to catch until 2nd half of 2027
Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing undergoes surgery to repair a partially torn UCL in his right elbow, pushing his return past the 2027 All‑Star break. The procedure, a hybrid internal brace, means he won’t catch again this season and is likely limited to pinch‑hitting in early 2027, with full catching duties not expected until the second half of the year. Rushing, who posted a .246/.328/.460 line with 12 homers in 80 games this season, missed the final stretch after re‑injuring the elbow in September. The setback clears the way for backup Hunter Feduccia to start 2027 behind the plate.
Charles Davalan singles, plus Brent Honeywell Jr. in Dominican Winter League
In the Arizona Fall League, the Glendale Desert Dogs were shut out 3-0 by the Peoria Javelinas in a rain‑shortened six‑inning game, with only four hits—each a single, including one by second baseman Charles Davalan. Shifting focus to the Dominican Winter League, Dodgers prospect shortstop Emil Morales continues his stint with Gigantes del Cibao, posting a single, double and two walks in seven plate appearances. Former Dodgers reliever Brent Honeywell Jr., the 2024 NLCS MVP, threw a scoreless sixth inning for the Gigantes, marking his second winter‑league season after a two‑year injury layoff. Upcoming matchups feature Gigantes vs. Toros del Este on MLBtv and Glendale vs. Mesa Solar Sox in the AFL.
Dodger notes: Shohei Ohtani’s arm, aging roster and more
The Dodgers’ offseason focus centers on Shohei Ohtani’s arm, with President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman confirming surgery is “not on the table.” Ohtani admits he didn’t pitch this year or in the postseason and plans to revamp his treatment and training for 2027. L.A. Times columnists debate whether the team should limit his pitching or even consider trading the two‑way star. Meanwhile, writers highlight the aging Dodgers roster, owner Mark Walter’s financial woes, and the franchise’s potential dynasty decline. Opinions also note that only big‑spending clubs are now making deep postseason runs.
Surgery ‘not on the table’ for Shohei Ohtani this offseason, Andrew Friedman says
Dodgers' president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirms that surgery is off the table for Shohei Ohtani’s left‑knee and right‑biceps injuries this offseason. Ohtani, who missed pitching after July and missed the All‑Star game, returned to hit a home run in Game 4 of the NLCS, ending a 155‑at‑bat drought. Over the final 26 games he slumped to .167/.298/.240, but earlier in the season he posted a .294/.390/.558 line with 30 homers and led the NL in OPS and slugging. Friedman says Ohtani should be ready for spring training and plans to pitch again in 2027, though workload management remains a challenge.
Dodgers position player outlook heading into offseason
The Dodgers enter the 2027 offseason with a 2026 lineup largely locked in, but eight of the nine regular position players will be in their thirties, sparking concerns about aging depth. Injuries to Will Smith, Tommy Edman and Shohei Ohtani limited the starters to just three games together this season. Rookie outfielder Josue De Paula, who saw brief DH action after Ohtani’s IL stint, is seen as a potential left‑field solution, yet he must improve defensively and earn a roster spot. With Teoscar Hernández entering the final year of his $21 million contract, a trade may free space for De Paula, while the Dodgers weigh utility moves, possible trades for a younger second baseman, and trimming their four‑catcher depth. The article debates the roster tweaks needed to rejuvenate the position‑player group.
Arizona Fall League: Chase Harlan drives in pair in blowout win
After a six‑run loss, the Glendale Desert Dogs bounce back with a 10‑3 rout of the Surprise Saguaros in the Arizona Fall League on Oct. 11, 2026. The surge comes from an explosive fifth inning, highlighted by Chase Harlan’s bases‑loaded single that drives in two runs. Dodger prospects double on the roster, with Cody Morse delivering a scoreless sixth and Anson Aroz adding an infield single. Leadoff man Eduardo Quintero contributes a walk and a run. The Desert Dogs look to continue the momentum in their next game against Peoria on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. PT.
Dodgers notes: Alex Vesia, Teruaki Sato, Hyeseong Kim
The Dodgers face key roster decisions after the 2026 World Series. Left‑handed reliever Alex Vesia, a reliable bullpen piece since 2020, is entering free agency with a 22‑13 record, 2.87 ERA (328 innings) and a stellar 1.59 ERA in the postseason, and has thanked fans on Instagram. The club also eyes international talent, notably Hanshin Tigers outfielder Teruaki Sato, who posted a .303/.383/.609 line with 39 homers and 106 RBIs, and utility player Hyeseong Kim, who expressed gratitude despite limited playing time. These moves could shape the Dodgers' 2027 outlook.
Who are you rooting for in the World Series?
The 2026 World Series pits the Milwaukee Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays—both making their first championship appearance as neither franchise has ever won the title. The Brewers, last in the Fall Classic in 1982, host Game 1 on Friday at American Family Field, while the Rays secured their spot after beating the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS. This matchup marks the first World Series since 1980 featuring two teams without a championship. Every game airs at 5 p.m. PT on Fox. Who will you root for?
Arizona Fall League: Charles Davalan reaches base twice, Brooks Auger has rough 1st inning
In an October 19 Arizona Fall League showdown at Salt River Fields, the Glendale Desert Dogs fell 7-1 to the Salt River Rafters. Glendale starter Brooks Auger struggled early, surrendering a triple, a single and an inside‑the‑park homer to Twins prospect Kyle DeBarge before settling down to retire nine of the next ten hitters over three innings. Charles Davalan accounted for Glendale’s lone run, walking in the fourth and singling in the eighth, raising his on‑base percentage to .349 over nine games. The Rafters’ offense surged early, and the Desert Dogs look to rebound in their next game Tuesday at Surprise.
Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani and what might’ve been
After the Dodgers’ 6‑4 NLCS loss to Milwaukee, the focus shifts to Shohei Ohtani’s injury saga. Sonja Chen (MLB.com) outlines his timeline—from a knee tweak to a full IL stint—and argues the club could have intervened earlier, while Ohtani vows to return to the mound in 2027, though surgery remains undecided. Dodgers president Andrew Friedman praises communication but admits gaps in understanding Ohtani’s condition. The piece also hints at broader league concerns, including a looming lockout and the Dodgers’ future as a potential dynasty.
Will Smith won’t win the World Series, for the first time since 2019
Will Smith’s six‑year World Series streak ends in 2026 because no player named Will Smith is on the Brewers or Rays. The article recounts the quirky coincidence of two MLB players sharing the name: catcher Will Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers and left‑handed reliever Will Smith, who together helped win six consecutive championships from 2020‑25. Highlights include the Dodgers’ dramatic NLCS comeback on Oct. 16, 2020, when catcher Smith hit a three‑run homer off his namesake pitcher, and the catcher’s 11th‑inning, game‑winning blast in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series after catching all 73 innings. The piece lists each World Series title linked to the two Smiths.
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