I've been going to dodgers game since 1984 back in the good ol' days...but for a few years when i returned to LA (around '98 et seq) the DODGER environment went bad..very bad..I no longer enjoyed going to games, & Angels became my team of choice. New ownership has helped LA come back..better environment, let's hope it keeps improving!
"On Sunset Boulevard down the hill from Dodger Stadium, drivers formed an impromptu parade, honking and cheering. Los Angeles police or...
"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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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%
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.
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.
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.
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 Score: Dodgers 2, Brewers 1 MLB.com+3Wikipedia+3AP News+3
The win gives Los Angeles a 1–0 lead in the NLCS. SI+3True Blue LA+3MLB.com+3
The game was defined by stellar starting pitching, opportunistic offense, and one of the wildest defensive plays in postseason memory.
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
"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."
"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..."
"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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"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."
"The Apple TV+'s rules analyst, former MLB umpire Ben Gorman, explained that a baserunner doesn't have to wait until the ball is caught and called an out. The rule dictates a baserunner can tag up once the opposing team simply makes contact with the baseball.
"The reason behind the touch, as opposed to when he eventually catches the ball, is that an outfielder can actually juggle the ball all the way in and prevent the guy from advancing," Gorman explained. "As soon as the ball hits the glove, he can take off."
