The Dodgers don’t yet know whether they’ll be heading to Milwaukee to face the Brewers or welcoming the Cubs into Dodger Stadium for Monday’s series opener of the NLCS, but that’s not stopping them from making plans for the series. In particular, manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including MLB.com’s Sonja Chen) this afternoon that he expects the club to carry at least one … [Read more...] about Dodgers Notes: Rotation, Bench, Hernandez
Miguel Rojas Intends To Retire After 2026 Season
Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas plans to retire after the 2026 season, he told Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation following last night’s series-clinching win over the Phillies. The 36-year-old Rojas is an impending free agent and said he hopes to remain in Dodger blue for the final season of his career. “I’ve been giving it everything that I have every single night for the four years … [Read more...] about Miguel Rojas Intends To Retire After 2026 Season
Angels, Albert Pujols Discussing Managerial Deal
6:22pm: Bob Nightengale of USA Today writes that the Angels have not yet made Pujols an official offer, though he confirms that the interview went well. 6:00pm: It seems the Angels have made up their mind about their next manager, though he still has to agree. According to a report from Sam Blum and Katie Woo of The Athletic, the job is going to go to Albert Pujols as long as … [Read more...] about Angels, Albert Pujols Discussing Managerial Deal
Tanner Scott Removed From Dodgers’ NLDS Roster
Lefty reliever Tanner Scott has been removed from the Dodgers’ NLDS active roster, MLB announced today. As a result, he will be ineligible for the NLCS should the Dodgers advance. Fellow lefty Justin Wrobleski will take Scott’s place on the roster for the remainder of the series against the Phillies. Manager Dave Roberts told Sonja Chen of MLB.com that Scott had a lower body … [Read more...] about Tanner Scott Removed From Dodgers’ NLDS Roster
Roberts: Roki Sasaki Will Be “Primary Option” In Save Situations
Roki Sasaki will operate as the Dodgers’ “primary option” in save situations, manager Dave Roberts told reporters this evening (relayed by Jack Harris of The Los Angeles Times). Roberts hedged on calling the rookie righty his full-time closer, noting that they can’t ask Sasaki to pitch in every game. The Dodgers tried to avoid using Sasaki last night in Philadelphia. L.A. took … [Read more...] about Roberts: Roki Sasaki Will Be “Primary Option” In Save Situations