
Dodgers Legend Davey Lopes Passes Away at 80
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.
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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.

Rotoworld’s baseball staff offers predictions for the 2026 MLB season, including division winners, wild-card teams, the World Series champion, and top individual awards (MVPs, Cy Youngs, and ROYs), with the Los Angeles Dodgers favored to contend and NBC Sports expanding its MLB coverage in 2026.
Terrance Gore, 34, a speedy outfielder who helped the Kansas City Royals win the 2015 World Series and steal 43 bases in his MLB career, died from complications after a medical procedure. He played for the Royals, Cubs, Dodgers and Mets (also appearing in the 2021 postseason with the Braves); his last major-league appearance was with the Mets in 2022. Gore is survived by his wife Britney and their children, with tributes pouring in from teammates and fans alike.

Terrance Gore, a speedy outfielder who played eight MLB seasons with the Royals, Cubs, Dodgers and Mets and helped three teams win World Series titles, died at 34 from complications after a procedure. Drafted by Kansas City in 2011, Gore was renowned for elite baserunning (23 steals in 2014) and his pinch-running roles, including a key run for the Cubs in the 2018 wild-card loss, with postseason stints spanning the Royals (2015), Dodgers (2020) and Braves (2021). His death was confirmed by a family friend; his wife noted it was due to complications from a simple procedure, and tributes highlighted his energy, humility, and impact through his baseball academy.

Terrance Gore, a compact speedster who specialized as a postseason pinch runner, helped three teams win World Series titles (Royals in 2015, Dodgers in 2020, Braves in 2021) and left a lasting mark on the game before passing away at 34; his career, built on speed and self-awareness, spanned 2011–2022 with a final stint for the Mets in 2022.

Terrance Gore, a speed-focused pinch runner whose baserunning helped him win three World Series titles with the Royals (2015), Dodgers (2020) and Braves (2021), died at age 34 from complications after a routine surgical procedure, per a Kansas City Royals announcement. Drafted in 2011 out of Gulf Coast State College, Gore spent eight pro seasons and 112 regular-season games, bouncing through the minors and several MLB teams before his late-2020 stint with the Dodgers. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Terrance Gore, a speedy outfielder who spent parts of eight MLB seasons with the Royals, Cubs, Dodgers and Mets and helped three World Series-winning teams, has died at 34. Known for his elite baserunning and pinch-running ability, Gore left a lasting impact on teammates and youth through his baseball academy.

Terrance Gore, a speed-first former MLB outfielder who earned three World Series rings with the Royals (2015), Dodgers (2020) and Braves (2021), has died at 34. Known for his pinch-running role in a 112-game career and 43 stolen bases, Gore debuted in 2014, notching his first MLB hit in 2018 and making his last appearance in 2022. The cause of death has not been disclosed. He lived in Florida, worked as a trainer and coached his son's baseball team, and is survived by his wife and three children.

Terrance Gore, longtime Royals outfielder and pinch-running specialist, died at 34 after a routine surgical procedure. In eight MLB seasons he played 112 games (14 starts) and was renowned for elite baserunning, stealing 43 of 52 bases, contributing to three World Series-winning teams (Royals 2015, Dodgers 2020, Braves 2021). He also posted solid defensive work across the outfield and spent time with several post-season contenders later in his career. MLBTR extends condolences to Gore’s family and loved ones.

Bo Bichette left the Blue Jays for the New York Mets on a three-year, $126 million contract with opt-outs after the first two years. He cited the Mets’ commitment to winning every year, a roster built for contention, and playing in NYC’s passionate market as decisive factors, noting he valued the chance to pursue a World Series with a storied franchise. He acknowledged talks with Toronto but felt moving to the Mets was the clear decision, and he’ll shift to third base as he helps push the Mets back toward the postseason.

Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia sat out the World Series after his infant daughter tragically died during the series, with the team and players showing support and honoring him in solidarity.

Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia missed the World Series due to the death of his daughter, Sterling, and received support from teammates and fans, with players wearing his jersey number as a tribute; the Dodgers won the series in seven games.

Dodgers fans turned their team's World Series loss into a charitable effort, donating $30,000 to Toronto's Sick Kids hospital as a gesture of goodwill, inspired by a Blue Jays fan’s suggestion to offset rivalry negativity.