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Ohtani won’t pitch Friday or play in the All-Star Game, opting for knee treatment and rest to stay healthy for October as he prioritizes a World Series over pursuing a Cy Young; the Dodgers hold a commanding NL lead and plan post-break rotations.
Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández will not join the team for the July 23 White House visit to celebrate the 2025 World Series title because he’s on a minor-league rehab assignment for a strained left oblique. He said he’d rather take a day off than participate in team activities if he’s not active, while manager Dave Roberts emphasized it’s an individual choice and expects many teammates to attend. The visit occurs during an East Coast road trip, and this marks the Dodgers’ third White House hosting this decade.
Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander announced he will retire after the 2026 MLB season, ending a career that includes two World Series titles, three Cy Young Awards, and one AL MVP.
The San Francisco Giants announced the hiring of Gary Pettis as their new third-base coach, replacing Hector Borg who moved to a player development role. Pettis, 68, brings 27 years of coaching experience and 11 years as an MLB player, including a decade as Houston’s third-base coach and a role on the Astros’ staff during their two World Series titles. He previously coached for the White Sox, Angels, Mets, Rangers and Astros, and will serve under rookie manager Tony Vitello, sharing expertise on baserunning and outfield defense.
Former MLB utility player Chris Taylor confirms retirement after a 12-season run (2014–2025), capped by two Dodgers World Series titles and a standout 2021 season; after a 2025 stint with the Angels’ Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, IG posts clarified his decision to step away from baseball.
Bob Skinner, a 12-season left fielder who spent the bulk of his career with the Pirates and was a two-time World Series champion, died at age 94. An All-Star in 1958 and 1960, he helped Pittsburgh win the 1960 World Series and later earned another title with the Cardinals in 1964; after playing, he spent decades as a manager, coach, and scout in MLB, staying in baseball through 2009. He finished his career batting .277/.351/.421 with more than 100 home runs, roughly 1,200 hits, and 531 RBIs.
Garret Anderson, the Angels’ steady left fielder and 2002 World Series Game 7 hero, died of a heart attack at 53. A franchise icon who led the Angels in several career categories and was known for his calm, hardworking approach, he played 15 seasons with Anaheim (plus stints with the Dodgers and Braves) and was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame in 2016. The Angels will honor him with a memorial patch and tributes.
Garret Anderson, a three-time All-Star who helped the Angels win the 2002 World Series and remains among the franchise leaders in multiple categories, died at 53 with the cause undisclosed. Angels owner Arte Moreno called him one of the franchise’s most beloved icons, and the team will honor him with a moment of silence and a season-long jersey patch.
A federal jury awarded Isaac Castellanos $11.8 million after he was blinded in one eye when LAPD officers fired a projectile into a crowd during the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series celebration in downtown Los Angeles; Castellanos argued excessive force and policy violations, and his lawyers have sought to triple the award under California law; the verdict—likely to be appealed—highlights concerns about the use of less-lethal weapons and accountability in crowd-control incidents.
Garret Anderson, longtime Angels outfielder and hero of the 2002 World Series, died at 53 from a heart attack. He left a lasting legacy as a franchise record-setter and a beloved, stoic leader who helped shape the Angels’ most successful era.
Three-time All-Star and 2002 World Series champion Garret Anderson, a cornerstone of the Angels for 15 seasons, has died at 53. The Angels organization and owner Arte Moreno praised his professionalism and loyalty and extended condolences to his wife Teresa and children.
A federal jury awarded $11.8 million to Isaac Castellanos, a Dodgers fan blinded in one eye when LAPD fired less-lethal projectiles into a Downtown crowd during the 2020 World Series celebration; the verdict ends a long-running lawsuit alleging excessive force, with potential tripling under state law, though appeals and city approvals remain to come.
Davey Lopes, longtime Dodgers infielder and renowned baserunner, dies at 80, leaving a lasting mark on the club’s infield legacy and its World Series-era success.
Two SB Nation writers share their early 2026 MLB picks, naming division winners, wild cards, and a World Series champion: AL East—Yankees; AL Central—Tigers; AL West—Mariners; NL East—Mets; NL Central—Cubs; NL West—Dodgers; AL wild cards—Mark: Orioles, Red Sox, Royals; James: Blue Jays, Red Sox, Guardians; NL wild cards—Mark: Phillies, Brewers, Padres; James: Mets, Cubs, Padres; World Series winners—Mark: Yankees; James: Dodgers. It’s presented as a living forecast heading into Opening Day.
The Athletic’s MLB staff lays out their early 2026 season predictions, with the Dodgers as favorites to win the NL West, the NL pennant, and the World Series, then debates likely playoff races, potential dark horses, and award winners across both leagues, noting plans to revisit the projections at Memorial Day, the All-Star break, and September.