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Friday, November 7, 2025

Condolences 🙏 ✝️ ❤️ "Dodgers’ Alex Vesia Announces His Daughter Passed Away Ahead of World Series"

"Dodgers lose World Series hero to rival Giants just a week after crushing Blue Jays' dreams"

"The Dodgers outrighted Justin Dean off the 40-man roster. He was claimed by the Giants. Dean played a key role for the Dodgers as a pinch runner and defensive replacement in center field this postseason. Forever a World Series champion," Camras wrote.

Dean may have only appeared in situational moments, but he understood his role and executed it perfectly. Who knows what might have happened had he not raised his arms to signal that lodged ball?

Justin Dean will forever be remembered for his heads-up play in Game 6. Without it, the Dodgers could have been sent packing — but instead, he helped secure their dynasty. Now, he'll suit up for their division rival, the San Francisco Giants..."


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Monday, November 3, 2025

Shame on @Dodgers Kike Hernandez for profanities at the Dodgers celebration 😡👎.

Shame on @Dodgers Kike Hernandez for profanities at the Dodgers celebration 😡👎. There's kids, mothers, wives in the crowd, etc - NOT the time or place to use such language. Not impressive 👎. Gave it a ghetto atmosphere 👎. Fortunately, most of the rest was positive 👍⚾

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Sunday, November 2, 2025

What do we know about Miguel Rojas who hit the game tying home run in the 7th game 9th inning ? ⚾🏟️🧢

Miguel Rojas

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." — Proverbs 9:10

Here's a detailed biography of Miguel Rojas. 

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Early Life & Background

Miguel Elias Rojas Naidenoff was born on February 24, 1989, in Los Teques, Miranda state, Venezuela. He is right-handed both in batting and throwing. 

He grew up in Venezuela, where baseball is deeply rooted, developing his skills and passion for the game from a young age. His path to the majors began by signing as an amateur free agent with the Cincinnati Reds organization in 2006. 


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Minor League & MLB Debut

After signing with the Reds, Rojas worked his way through their minor-league system, including stints in the Dominican and Venezuelan Summer Leagues, and various levels in the U.S. 

In late 2012 he became a free agent and signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization in 2013. 
On June 6, 2014, Rojas made his Major League Baseball debut with the Dodgers. 


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MLB Career Progression

Los Angeles Dodgers (first stint, 2014): Rojas appeared with the Dodgers in 2014, mostly in a defensive role and emerging from the minors. 

Miami Marlins (2015-2022): He spent several seasons with the Marlins, becoming a regular infielder, primarily at shortstop, known for his defense, versatility, and clubhouse presence. 

Return to Dodgers (2023-present): Rojas returned to the Dodgers in 2023. He has since continued his role as a veteran infielder and mentor, valued for his defense and leadership. 
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Skills & Playing Style

Rojas is not primarily known for prodigious power, but rather for his excellent defensive abilities, versatility across the infield (and occasionally second base or third), and his reliability in key situations. 

For example, in the 2024 season, he slashed .283/.337/.410, posted a career-high slugging percentage, and earned the Roy Campanella Award from the Dodgers for leadership. 
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Key Achievements

Two-time World Series champion with the Dodgers. 

Recipient of the Roy Campanella Award, which honors the Dodgers player who best exemplifies leadership and spirit, awarded by his teammates and coaches. 

Known for a remarkable team-record streak: In the 2024 season, when Rojas got at least one hit, the Dodgers were undefeated in those games. 

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Personal Life & Off-Field

Miguel Rojas is married to Mariana Rojas Gamboa, and they share two children: a son Aaron Elias and a daughter Amber Lucía. 
He changed his uniform number from 19 to 11 in 2022, in honor of his grandfather who had passed away in the offseason. 
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Contract & Financial Highlights

Rojas signed a contract extension in 2023 with the Dodgers (approximately 2 years, ~$11 million), inclusive of a signing bonus, reflecting the club's appreciation of his experience and value. 
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Legacy & Significance

Miguel Rojas stands out as a player who has built a long Major League career—not as a superstar in the conventional sense—but as a dependable defender, multi-position infielder, and clubhouse leader. His journey from Venezuela to MLB, his perseverance, and his role in championship teams underline his significance.

In many ways, Rojas embodies the biblical virtues of service, humility, and steadiness: not always in the spotlight, but faithful in his contributions and always ready when called upon.

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World Series 2025 recap: congrats to the Dodgers ⚾🏟️🏆! & good job Blue Jays 👍

"The Lord will fight for you; 
you need only to be still." — 
         Exodus 14:14

Hold onto your hat — the Los Angeles Dodgers have done the almost-unthinkable, clinching the 2025 World Series by a 4-3 margin over the Toronto Blue Jays in a breathtaking, emotional roller-coaster of a series. 

From the opening pitch in Game 1, Toronto announced themselves. The Blue Jays erupted to an 11-4 victory, chasing LA's bullpen and setting a tone of confidence. Their offense was alive; the Dodgers looked vulnerable. According to summaries, Game 1 saw a historic pinch-hit grand slam from Toronto's bench, energizing the home crowd. 

But the Dodgers weren't done. In Game 2, their ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto turned in a complete-game gem (4 hits allowed, 8 K's) to even the series and regain some momentum. 

 Game 3? An 18-inning marathon where the Dodgers edged Toronto 6-5 on a heroic walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman. Then the Blue Jays answered back — they took Games 4 and 5 (6-2 and 6-1 respectively) to grab a 3-2 series lead, exploiting LA's occasional lapses and firing up their offense and bullpen. 

Facing elimination in Game 6, the Dodgers rallied. Yamamoto again came through, six strong innings, and Freddie Freeman and company helped push it to a decisive Game 7. 

Game 7 — oh, what a game. Toronto jumped ahead early with a three-run blast from Bo Bichette off the Dodgers' starter Shohei Ohtani in the 3rd inning. The Blue Jays added another, pushing up to 4-2 by the sixth. But the Dodgers chipped away — in the 8th, Max Muncy belted a solo home run to make it 4-3.

 Then in the 9th, with their backs against the wall, the Dodgers tied it via an unexpected solo homer from utilityman Miguel Rojas. In 11 innings, with two outs, two strikes, the Dodgers' Will Smith launched a go-ahead homer to left, putting LA ahead 5-4. 

Then Yamamoto, despite throwing extraordinary effort on zero rest, backed it up: he closed the bottom of the 11th with a game-ending double play, clinching the title and earning World Series MVP. 

The Dodgers become the first team in 25 years to repeat as champions, and the first NL team since 1976 to do so. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays came within inches of their first title in 32 years, only to see it slip away.

What a battle. Momentum shifted, heroes emerged, dreams were chased. The faith, resilience and clutch moments of the Dodgers shine: not just talent, but endurance.

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Saturday, November 1, 2025

They did it! 🧢🏟️🙏🏆Will Smith's 11th-inning home run wins Game 7 & another World Series for LA Dodgers!

https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/107051/dodgers-world-series-will-smith-yoshinobu-yamamoto-game-7 

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Will Smith home run completes Dodgers Game 7 comeback to win another World Series
Home runs in 8th and 9th buy extra time for win in 11th. Yamamoto is World Series MVP

Smith caught all 73 innings of the 2025 World Series, two more than Lou Criger caught for the Boston Americans (later, the Red Sox) in the 1903 Fall Classic.."

Wow 😮 Miguel Rojas ties the game 4-4, top of the 9th, game 7 World Series at Canada (@Dodgers video)

Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) posted at 8:19 PM on Sat, Nov 01, 2025:
MIGUEL ROJAS TIE GAME! #WORLDSERIES https://t.co/1hDBIhVLS8
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Watch "Benches clear in 2025 World Series Game 7 (Dodgers vs. Blue Jays)" on YouTube

Good call ⚾👍"Sorry Toronto: Umpires were RIGHT to blow Addison Barger's double dead"

"[A]ny fair ball which, either before or after touching the ground, passes through or under a fence, or through or under a scoreboard, or through any opening in the fence or scoreboard, or through or under shrubbery, or vines on the fence, or which sticks in a fence or scoreboard, in which case the batter and the runners shall be entitled to two bases."
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"Fan Carrying American Flag Runs Onto Field at World Series Game 6"

Jays mgr:  “It’s Game 7 of the World Series at your home stadium. What the hell else could you want?” 

"Blue Jays manager John Schneider offered a surprising take following the loss, remarking, "It's Game 7 of the World Series at your home stadium. What the hell else could you want?" (h/t Keegan Matheson of MLB.com)

Schneider's comment came as his team watched a potential Joe Carter-style walk-off celebration evaporate."

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"Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw retirement has arrived, with just Game 7 pitching decisions in the way"

"He'll surely be down in the bullpen, available if L.A. manager Dave Roberts wants to call on him. But so will essentially every other Dodgers pitcher in a winner-take-all season finale.

Roberts used Kershaw once in relief in the NLDS, then not at all in the NLCS.

He only brought him in so far in this World Series in the marathon Game 3, as Kershaw got the testy final out of the top of the 12th inning as part of the 18-inning Dodgers victory.."

"World Series Game 6’s ninth inning was complete chaos — from a bizarre wedgie ball to final double play"

"Dodgers make rare Shohei Ohtani pitching decision for win-or-go-home Game 7 vs. Blue Jays"

"With everything on the line Saturday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers plan to start Shohei Ohtani on short rest in Game 7. Ohtani has previously made one start on three days' rest, but that was after completing only two innings in a prior start in 2023,..'

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Friday, October 31, 2025

⚾🏟️🧢Another exciting finish "How Dodgers stayed alive, beat Blue Jays in Game 6 of World Series -" The Athletic

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-live-updates-mlb-world-series-game-6-score/ZbIYplFzt5Wi/ 


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Down by 2 in the bottom of the ninth, Blue Jays put the tying run into scoring position with no outs when Alejandro Kirk was hit by a pitch and Addison Barger hit a ground-rule double that wedged beneath the padding on the center field wall. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts brought in Tyler Glasnow, a candidate to start Game 7, who induced a popup with his first pitch. Two pitches later, Andrés Giménez hit a fly ball to left field where Kiké Hernández made the catch and threw to second to double off Barger and end the game..."

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Fun facts: How many of the Toronto Blue Jays are actually Canadian citizens ?

> "Many hands make light work." — Ecclesiastes 4:9

As of the most recent information, the Toronto Blue Jays have only one Canadian-born player on their major-league roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (born in Montreal, Quebec) is identified as the sole Canadian-born player on the team. 

> "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and unto God what is God's." — Matthew 22:21

Yes — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Canadian citizen by birth. 🇨🇦

He was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1999, while his father, Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr., was playing for the Montreal Expos. That makes him a Canadian citizen by jus soli (citizenship by birthplace), even though he grew up primarily in the Dominican Republic and represents that country in international play.

So, while he identifies culturally and athletically with the Dominican Republic, he legally holds Canadian citizenship as well.


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"Every excuse Dodgers fans have for empty seats at the World Series, ranked"

dodgers owner now lakers owner too "LOS ANGELES, CA — Mark Walter, the primary owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has finalized his $10 billion purchase of the Lakers, the team announced Thursday.




📖 Bible Verse:

"Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint." — Proverbs 23:4


Mark Walter – Financier, Philanthropist, and Sports Owner

Mark Walter (born January 1, 1960, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American financier, philanthropist, and sports-franchise owner best known for leading ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers and, as of 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers. A graduate of Creighton University and Northwestern University School of Law, Walter co-founded Liberty Hampshire, which evolved into Guggenheim Partners, a global financial-services firm managing hundreds of billions in assets.

In 2012, Walter led the record-setting $2.15 billion acquisition of the Dodgers, ushering in an era of sustained excellence marked by multiple division titles and a World Series crown. Expanding his influence in professional sports, he agreed in 2025 to acquire a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers in a landmark $10 billion deal. Beyond baseball and basketball, he oversees TWG Global, investing across media, insurance, real estate, and emerging technologies.

Walter is married to Kimbra Walter, an attorney and philanthropist who serves on the boards of cultural and educational institutions, including the Lincoln Park Zoo, OneGoal, and the Goodman Theatre. The couple have one daughter and maintain a notably private family life, residing primarily in Chicago. Public information about their marriage date or Kimbra's early background is limited, and there are no credible reports of prior marriages.

Together, the Walters are devoted philanthropists. Through the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and other charitable efforts, they have contributed tens of millions toward education, conservation, and social-justice causes — including wildlife preservation in Florida and wildfire-recovery initiatives in California.

Politically, Walter has made select campaign contributions to Democratic causes, including to the Obama for America campaign and the Democratic National Committee in 2011, though he generally avoids public political involvement. He serves on boards of cultural and educational institutions, reflecting his broader commitment to civic engagement.

While his religious beliefs remain private, his philanthropic actions reflect values of compassion and stewardship. Walter's estimated net worth ranges from $6 billion to $12.5 billion, which is immense by everyday standards but modest compared to the global ultra-wealthy; the top 10 richest people in the world have net worths exceeding $150 billion, making Walter's fortune comparatively smaller in that elite context.

Throughout his career, Walter has largely avoided personal controversy, earning a reputation as a discreet, integrity-driven leader whose influence spans business, sports, and humanitarian service.

Confidence: 98%

Keep the faith ✝️🙏👍👑

Keep the faith & 
be crowned 👑 
 🙏✝️👍

"I have fought the good fight, 
I have finished the race, 
I have kept the faith."
— 2 Tim 4:7 

Blue Jays rookie pitcher stumps the Dodgers in LA to win game 5 heading back to Canada with a 3-2

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/blue-jays-vs-dodgers-live-updates-mlb-world-series-game-5-score/9sbKpg6N82Yi/ 


"...
year and a half ago, Trey Yesavage was in college. Six months ago, he was in A ball. On Wednesday, he was at Dodger Stadium, pitching the Toronto Blue Jays to within one win of a World Series championship...''

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

🏟️🧢⚾Freeman's homer in 18- inning thriller gives Dodgers win vs Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic !

" Rejoice always, pray without ceasing." — 1 Thessalonians 5:16–17

Here's a detailed synopsis of last night's epic: In Game 3 of the 2025 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 6–5 in an 18-inning marathon at Dodger Stadium, tying the longest game (by innings) in World Series history. 

The Blue Jays struck first in the 4th with a three-run homer by Alejandro Kirk, taking a 3-2 lead, and followed that with another run when two singles and a sacrifice fly made it 4-2. 

The Dodgers battled back: Shohei Ohtani crushed his first home run to pull them within, and then a two-out RBI single by Freddie Freeman tied the game before Ohtani's second homer in the 7th made it 5-5. Ohtani ended the night by reaching base nine times – a postseason record – thanks to two home runs, two doubles and five walks (four intentional). 

From the 7th through the 17th inning neither team managed another run — pitching changes and defensive gems dominated. Then, in the bottom of the 18th, Freeman ended it: facing left-hander Brendon Little, he roped a full-count sinker 406 feet to straight-away center field for a walk-off home run that sent Dodger Stadium into euphoria and gave LA the series lead, 2–1. 

Rookie reliever Will Klein earned the win with four shutout innings of relief, having previously never thrown more than 36 pitches in the majors. Bullpens were used like little else: together the teams used 19 pitchers, a postseason record. 

Manager Dave Roberts called the game "one of the greatest World Series games of all time." 

The Dodgers now lead the series 2–1, and have shifted momentum their way ...
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Clayton Kershaw is well known for his deep Christian faith. Throughout his career, he's spoken openly about giving glory to God for his talent and platform.

Kershaw has said that baseball is "a platform to share what Christ ✝️ has done in my life," and that he tries to "use every opportunity for God's glory." He and his wife Ellen founded Kershaw's Challenge, a faith-based nonprofit that supports children and families in need in Los Angeles, Dallas, Zambia, and the Dominican Republic.

He's also co-authored a book titled Arise: Live Out Your Faith and Dreams on Whatever Field You Find Yourself, where he writes:

> "It's not about baseball. God gave me this ability so I can help others and make His name known."

Fans got 2 World Series games for the price of 1. Thriller ! Dodgers beat Jays game 3 ⚾🧢🏟️ in 18 innings !



https://nypost.com/2025/10/28/sports/what-time-did-the-dodgers-game-end-and-other-shocking-numbers-from-world-series-classic/ 



"Freddie Freeman, who hit the game-ending Grand Slam in last year's Series opener against the New York Yankees' Nestor Cortes, became the only player with two World Series walk-off home runs. ..

Ohtani doubled in the first inning, homered in the third, hit an RBI double in the fifth and a tying solo homer in the seventh. He was intentionally walked in the ninth, 11th, 13th and 15th innings, then walked unintentionally on four pitches in the 17th. ..."

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Dodgers bounce back in game two of the World Series winning 5-1

In Game 2 of the 2025 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers evened the series at 1–1 with a decisive 5–1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The game was highlighted by a dominant pitching performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and timely hitting from the Dodgers' lineup.

🧢 Starting Pitchers

Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a masterful performance, tossing a complete game while allowing just one run on four hits. He struck out eight batters and did not issue any walks. This outing marked his second consecutive complete game in the postseason, a feat not accomplished since Curt Schilling in 2001. 

Blue Jays: Blake Snell struggled on the mound, surrendering five runs on eight hits and three walks over five-plus innings. 


🔑 Key Moments

Early Offense: The Dodgers took an early lead with a solo home run by Tommy Edman in the second inning.

Back-to-Back Homers: In the third inning, Mookie Betts singled, setting the stage for Teoscar Hernández and Freddie Freeman to hit back-to-back home runs, extending the Dodgers' lead to 4–1.

Insurance Runs: Max Muncy and Will Smith each added solo home runs in the seventh inning, providing additional cushion for the Dodgers. 

Injury Scare: In the seventh inning, Shohei Ohtani suffered a left shoulder subluxation while attempting to steal second base. He was attended to by trainers and exited the game, though the severity of the injury is yet to be determined. 


📊 Final Score

Team.       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E

Blue Jays  0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0
Dodgers.   0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 X 5 9 0


The series now shifts to LA for Game 3, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand in this tightly contested matchup.


World Series: Dodgers Lose Game 1 to Blue Jays in Toronto after a blowout 6th inning. Final score: 11-4

The Blue Jays exploded at home, routing the Dodgers 11-4 in the opener at Rogers Centre in Toronto. They trailed 2-0 after the third inning, with the Dodgers getting early RBI hits by Will Smith and Enrique Hernández. But Toronto answered in the fourth when Daulton Varsho launched a two-run homer off the Dodgers' starter Blake Snell.

The game turned in the sixth inning — the Blue Jays unleashed a nine-run inning, the largest in a World Series frame since 1968. Highlights included Addison Barger's pinch-hit grand slam (the first in World Series history) and a two-run homer by Alejandro Kirk. That surge put Toronto firmly in command. The Dodgers' bullpen faltered, allowing eight hits and multiple walks.

For Los Angeles, Shohei Ohtani belted a two-run shot in the seventh, but it proved too little, too late. The result gave Toronto a 1-0 lead in the series and a massive momentum boost.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

is Shoehei Ohtani a Christian ?

While Shohei Ohtani has maintained a high degree of privacy regarding His personal life, including His faith, several reports indicate that He is a practicing Christian.

This is considered a "surprise" by some commentators because Christianity accounts for a very small percentage of the population in Japan (around 1%), where the primary religious traditions are Buddhism and Shintoism.

Ohtani Himself has not frequently spoken publicly about His faith. However, media reports often link Him to the Christian faith, particularly in the context of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have a number of openly Christian players."

The reason I included the video was to provide context, as that particular "Christian Faith Night" event is often cited in the reports that claim He is a practicing Christian.

Why the Evidence is Indirect

Ohtani, being extremely private about His personal life, rarely makes public statements regarding His religious beliefs. The reports of His faith usually come from the following indirect sources:

  • Teammate Testimony: Other openly Christian players on His team (like Clayton Kershaw or Freddie Freeman) sometimes mention His presence and participation in team-related faith activities.

  • Organizational Context: The source snippets indicated that He is a "surprise Christian on the Dodgers" and that He is "reported He is a practicing Christian," which means the information is based on reporting and observation, not His own public interviews.

Therefore, while the reporting suggests His affiliation with the Christian faith, direct public evidence, such as Him speaking at a Faith Night, is rare or non-existent due to His private nature.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Dodgers will play Blue Jays in the World Series ⚾🏟️

Toronto Blue Jays just defeated the Seattle Mariners to win the ALCS in advance to the World Series
 versus the La Dodgers: 
Canada 🇨🇦🍁
versus 
USA 🇺🇸 🗽

"Dodgers Made Back Shohei Ohtani's Entire $700 Million Contract in His First Season: Report"

Dodgers Made Back Shohei Ohtani's Entire $700 Million Contract in His First Season: Report Source: Los Angeles Dodgers On SI

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Video, Epic! "Shohei Ohtani Has All-Time Performance, Dodgers Sweep Brewers in NLCS |" MLB on TBS - YouTube

"Greatest game ever? Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani can't stop doing the impossible"

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They knew they were part of history. They knew they had never seen anything like it. There was nothing like it in the history books. It just didn't seem humanly possible.

So how could they express what Shohei Ohtani just did in front of a frenzied sellout crowd of 52,883 that screamed and cheered so loud that Dodger Stadium actually shook?"



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⚾Wow 😲! "Shohei Ohtani’s legendary night leads Dodgers to another World Series, sweeping Milwaukee in 4 games


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The Dodgers were led by their otherworldly star, Shohei Ohtani, who hit three home runs, struck out 10 batters and got the win for the Dodgers.

It was one of the greatest individual performances in the history of the game, let alone on a stage of this magnitude. He hit home runs in the first, fourth and seventh innings, with the last one sending his teammates into hysterics.He was, quite obviously, named the NLCS MVP for his performance."

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Friday, October 17, 2025

ALCS UPDATE: Blue Jays and Mariners are tied 2–2 heading into Game 5.



The American League Championship Series is down to a dramatic deadlock — the Blue Jays and Mariners are tied 2–2 heading into Game 5. 

Seattle came out swinging early, grabbing a 2–0 lead in the series with a dazzling Game 2 showing. Jorge Polanco crushed a three-run homer that broke the game open, bolstered by big swings from Julio Rodríguez and Josh Naylor. 

But Toronto struck back in spectacular fashion in Game 3, erupting for a blowout victory (13–4) to stave off elimination and shift momentum back to their side. 

Most recently, Game 4 favored the visitors again: Max Scherzer delivered a vintage performance in his 500th career start — 5⅔ innings, two earned runs — guiding the Jays to an 8–2 win and leveling the series. Meanwhile, offensively, Toronto kept the pressure on via homers from Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Andres Giménez, each pivotal in the win. 

Now, with the series tied and both clubs guaranteed more drama, Game 5 looms as a pivotal turning point. Seattle will counter with Bryce Miller (returning from relief duty) while the Jays roll out Kevin Gausman — the stage is set for an ALCS clash that could go either way. 






Back in LA, Dodgers win game 3 NLCS versus Brewers: could be a sweep into World Series ⚾🧢 🏟️


Dodger Stadium crackled with tension and promise as Game 3 opened. From the first pitch, L.A. struck quickly: Shohei Ohtani lashed a leadoff triple and Mookie Betts followed with a double to drive him home — the Dodgers were on the board early. 

Milwaukee answered right back in the top of the second. Caleb Durbin roared a triple into the gap, and Jake Bauers sneaked in a single to knot the game 1–1. 

But this was when the Dodgers' resolve showed. Tyler Glasnow, sharp and fierce, carried them through 5⅔ innings, giving up just one run and punching out eight batters. 

In the bottom of the sixth, L.A. pounced. Will Smith singled in Tommy Edman, reclaiming the lead. Chaos followed: a wild pickoff throw by reliever Abner Uribe allowed Freddie Freeman to dash home for a 3–1 cushion. 

From there, the bullpen locked the door. Rōki Sasaki closed out a perfect ninth. In between, Mookie Betts made a jaw-dropping defensive play in the late innings — ranging deep, snagging a grounder, and whipping it to first to preserve the lead. 

Final: Dodgers 3, Brewers 1. L.A. now leads the NLCS 3–0, one win away from a return to the World Series. 

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

NLCS: Dodgers v Brewers game 2 recap : LA leads series 2-0, heading home

📖 Bible Verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." — Philippians 4:13

The Dodgers marched into Milwaukee for Game 2 of the NLCS looking to take command of the series—and that's exactly what they did. Behind the masterful pitching of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles silenced the Brewers' bats and took a 5–1 victory, moving one step closer to another World Series berth. Milwaukee's crowd came alive early when rookie Jackson Chourio opened the bottom of the first with a solo blast that gave the Brewers brief hope. But that noise faded fast.

Yamamoto settled into a rhythm, mowing down hitters with his precision fastball and devastating splitter. His complete-game gem featured just three hits allowed, one walk, and seven strikeouts—a performance that echoed postseason greatness. On offense, the Dodgers responded in kind. Teoscar Hernández tied the game with a solo homer, Max Muncy launched another, and Shohei Ohtani drove in a key run with his usual flair. By the seventh inning, it was clear who owned the night.

Now up 2–0 in the series, the Dodgers head home to Chavez Ravine with the momentum firmly on their side, their sights fixed on finishing what they started in Milwaukee.




Tuesday, October 14, 2025

NCLS: Dodgers win Game 1 v Brewers

🔥 Key Moments & Highlights

  • Pitching Dominance by Snell — Blake Snell delivered a gem: 8 innings, one hit allowed, 10 strikeouts, and no walks. He also picked off the lone baserunner he allowed. AP News+3True Blue LA+3MLB.com+3

  • Historic Double Play — With the bases loaded in the 4th inning, Max Muncy hit a deep fly to center. Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick got a glove on it, but the ball deflected off the wall and back into his glove. Runners mistakenly tagged up, and Milwaukee executed an 8-6-2 double play (out at home, then third) — the first of its kind in postseason history. True Blue LA+6MLB.com+6MLB.com+6

  • Freeman Goes Deep — In the 6th inning, Freddie Freeman launched a solo homer to break the scoreless tie and put the Dodgers up 1–0. MLB.com+2AP News+2

  • Insurance via Walk — In the top of the 9th, with the bases loaded, Mookie Betts drew a walk to push the Dodgers' lead to 2–0. MLB.com+2Wikipedia+2

  • Brewers' Late Push — Milwaukee rallied in the bottom of the 9th: a walk, a double, and a sac fly cut the lead to 2–1. But Blake Treinen struck out Brice Turang with the bases loaded to seal the win. True Blue LA+3MLB.com+3Wikipedia+3


🏁 Final Result & Impact

Friday, October 10, 2025

Dodgers vs. Phillies NLDS recap: LA wins the series 3-1 after nail biting 11th inning game 4

watch 11th inning game 4 here 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrpl6yDp2zI

The series began in Philadelphia, with the Dodgers taking Game 1 by rallying late and holding off a Phillies comeback. In Game 2, both pitching staffs dominated until the Dodgers broke through in the seventh to take a 2–0 series lead. When the action shifted to Los Angeles for Game 3, the Phillies delivered a strong offensive performance. Kyle Schwarber belted two home runs, and in the eighth inning they erupted for a five-run inning that turned the game into a rout. Clayton Kershaw was pulled after being battered and the Dodgers could only muster one run; the Phillies won 8–2 to force a Game 4. MLB.com+3Wikipedia+3The Washington Post+3

Game 4 was a pitchers' duel deep into extra innings. The Phillies scored in the top of the seventh, but the Dodgers tied it in that half on a bases-loaded walk. From the 8th through 10th, both teams held steady, sending the game into the 11th tied at 1–1. Yahoo Sports+4Wikipedia+4MLB.com+4 In the bottom of the 11th, after two outs, pinch runner Hyeseong Kim stood on third base with the bases loaded. Andy Pages hit a weak comebacker to pitcher Orion Kerkering. Kerkering mis-handled it and instead of throwing to first, he foolishly attempted a play at the plate; his throw sailed wildly past catcher J.T. Realmuto, allowing Kim to score the walk-off run. The Dodgers won 2-1 and clinched the series 3–1. 

Dodgers will play Brewers or Cubs in the NLCS 

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

MLB PLAYOFFS update

📖 Verse of the Day:

> "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
— Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
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🐅⚾ MLB Playoffs update (3 PM PST, Oct 8 2025):
The Tigers stun Seattle 9-3 to tie the ALDS 2-2 — forcing a winner-take-all Game 5!
Elsewhere:

Blue Jays lead Yankees 2-1

Brewers up 2-0 on Cubs

Dodgers up 2-0 on Phillies
October chaos is alive and well. 🌕🔥

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

10.5.25 MLB playoffs update

The American League Division Series are underway: Toronto dismantled the Yankees 10–1 in Game 1 to take a 1–0 lead, and Detroit edged out Seattle 3–2 in 11 innings, grabbing an early 1–0 edge. 

In the National League, Milwaukee pummeled the Cubs 9–3 in Game 1, and Los Angeles eked past Philadelphia 5–3 behind a clutch 7th-inning homer. 

Four teams remain in each league, each up 1–0 in their respective series. The race for the pennants is just beginning.

"Dodgers Make Insane Japanese-Related History in NLDS Game 1 Win"

"The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki made postseason history in their NLDS Game 1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, becoming the first Japanese-born duo to earn a win and a save in the same playoff game..."

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LA Wins game 1 "Dodgers flip script on Phillies as we all 'witness history' with Shohei Ohtani"

"Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' two-way MVP making his first career postseason start as a pitcher, played his role by pitching six dominant innings. He gave up three hits and three runs, while retiring 15 of the last 17 batters he faced. His only blemish was a two-run triple by catcher J.T. Realmuto.

He even hit like a pitcher striking out four consecutive times for only the second time in his career. He'll be back doing his regular DH duties until Game 5, if the game is necessary."


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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

summary of Game 1 of the 2025 NL Wild Card Series, in which the Dodgers defeated the Reds 10–5:



🔥 Key Highlights & Performances

Explosive offense:

Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández each hit two home runs. 

Tommy Edman also contributed a homer. 

In total, the Dodgers launched five homers, setting a postseason mark for their club. 


Pitching & control:

Blake Snell turned in a strong start: 7 innings, 9 strikeouts, and just 2 runs allowed. 

Reds starter Hunter Greene struggled, giving up five runs in three innings before being pulled. 


Game flow:

The Dodgers jumped on top early. Ohtani hit a leadoff homer in the first inning. 

L.A. built a big lead through the middle innings (including back-to-back homers by Hernández and Edman in the 3rd). 

The Reds attempted a late rally, plating 5 runs in the 7th and 8th, but couldn't overcome the deficit. 


Other notes & concerns:

Two Dodgers — Tommy Edman (ankle) and Kiké Hernández (back) — exited early due to injury concerns. 

The bullpen allowed some damage late (three runs), briefly loading the bases in the 8th, but held on. 




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✅ Bottom Line

The Dodgers' offense overwhelmed the Reds in Game 1. Their combination of power hitting and a quality start from Snell gave them a commanding win. Though the bullpen showed some cracks late, the early lead was more than enough. Los Angeles now leads the series 1–0.

If you want a play-by-play, box score, or Game 2 preview, I can dig into that too — which would you prefer?


He needs the rest "Clayton Kershaw Reacts to Not Making Dodgers Wild Card Roster"

"The Dodgers will host the Reds for the first of what could be a three-game series on Tuesday at 6 p.m. PT. While Kershaw won't be directly contributing, the future Hall of Famer was unsurprisingly team-first in his response to not making the Wild Card roster... 
I'll take the next few days to recover from this one and then come Saturday, just be ready for anything," Kershaw said. "That's the part of the playoffs that's exciting, and there's part of the playoffs that you just can't prepare for either. You just do what's asked of you."

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Monday, September 22, 2025

Shohei Ohtani pitches 5 no-hit innings & hits his 50th homer ... But Dodgers still lose

"Ohtani started on the mound for the Dodgers against the Phillies. He went five no-hit innings, striking out five and walking just one while averaging 99 miles per hour on his fastball.

Later in the game, Ohtani hit his 50th home run.

The Dodgers still lost, because the bullpen imploded almost immediately upon Ohtani's removal..."


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Saturday, September 13, 2025

"Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Loses No-Hitter with One Out to Go, Orioles Win on Walk-Off"

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"Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto came within one out of no-hit history, only to have the whole thing unravel before his very eyes. He surrendered only two walks and struck out ten before the dam broke,

Yamamoto gave way to Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen. However, the pen was unable to stop the bleeding as Treinen failed to retire any of the four hitters he faced. Treinen then gave way to Tanner Scott, who surrendered the two-run home run to Emmanuel Rivera..."

Saturday, September 6, 2025

"Dodgers Announce Release of All-Star After Will Smith News"

"In response, the Dodgers called up catcher Ben Rortvedt to the active roster, optioned infielder Alex Freeland, and unexpectedly designated former All-Star closer Alexis Diaz for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster..."

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

"Shohei Ohtani just hit the hardest home run in Dodgers history"

"He turned on a pitch, crushing it to deep right field and long gone. It left the bat at 120 miles per hour.

That's the hardest-hit ball by the Dodgers in the Statcast era, dating to 2015, according to MLB Network's Sarah Langs...."

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

"MLB analyst on Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: "It really is unbelievable"

MLB analyst on Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: "It really is unbelievable" Source: Sporting News

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Kershaw had a 5-0 record in August and a 1.88 ERA. He has 19 strikeouts in 28.2 innings pitched. Mark DeRosa praised the 37-year-old starting pitcher on MLB Central for his latest performance. DeRosa said about Kershaw,

If he continues to pitch like this, there is no doubt he could be the "ace" in the playoffs for the Dodgers. In 17 games pitched for Los Angeles in 2025, he has a 9-2 record and a 3.06 ERA. In 88.1 innings pitched, he has given up 81 hits and 34 runs. Kershaw has also walked 21 batters and has 58 strikeouts. His WHIP is 1.15..."

Sunday, August 17, 2025

''Plaschke: The 'legend' Clayton Kershaw is legendary again for Dodgers"

"Final score: Dodgers 3, Padres 2

Final line: Six innings, two hits, one run.

Final verdict: He's still All That.

"We had the right guy on the mound tonight, I think we all know that," said manager Dave Roberts, smiling for what seemed like the first time in a week. "What he did for us tonight, not only just the compete, but the stuff ... getting us through six innings was huge, setting us up for the rest of the series ... Clayton set the tone ... big, big outing by him."


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Thursday, August 14, 2025

"Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani extends home run streak with 9th-inning blast, BUT


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Jo Adell notched a single off Ben Casparius in the 10th to lift the Angels to a 7-6 walk-off victory.

Following another surprising defeat in the Freeway Series, the Dodgers (68-52) have officially lost their advantage in the National League West. The red-hot San Diego Padres are now tied with the World Series champions for first place in the division, setting the stage for an epic clash in Dodger Stadium this weekend. .."

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Dodgers Dominant, Mariners Rising: Who’s Leading the 2025 World Series Chase?

📖 Bible Verse of the Day:
"From the ends of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."
—Psalm 61:2 (KJV)


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As the dog days of the MLB season unfold, the Los Angeles Dodgers maintain their spot as the World Series favorites, buoyed by recent midseason acquisitions like Alex Call and Brock Stewart. With deep reserves and formidable betting odds, L.A. continues to project championship caliber. 

But this year's championship narrative stretches well beyond L.A. The New York Yankees and Mets remain in the conversation—each securing bullpen upgrades and fighting for top wild card positioning. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies are making noise, their odds improving as both clubs sit among the standout contenders in the American League and National League, respectively. 

Elsewhere, the Seattle Mariners are quietly surging with a lineup that consistently delivers. New additions Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor have boosted Seattle's already impressive team batting metrics, placing them squarely in the hunt alongside elite contenders. Not to be overlooked, the Miami Marlins have emerged as dark-horse contenders following a spectacular 30–14 run since mid-June, including a sweep of the Yankees that turned heads. 

On the individual front, stars are shining across the league. Aaron Judge continues to lead the American League in batting average and OPS, reinforcing his MVP campaign. On the National League side, Kyle Schwarber, Shohei Ohtani, and Will Smith pace the stat leaders in home runs and OPS. 

With teams jockeying for position and postseason odds constantly shifting, the stretch run promises drama. If any storyline stands out, it's that depth, timing, and roster firepower are shaping this year's World Series chase in unprecedented ways.


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