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The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. The club has won nine World Series championships and a record 26 National League pennants. As of 2026, Forbes ranked the Dodgers second in MLB franchise valuation at $7.8 billion.
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The Dodgers don't need Ohtani to pitch to make the playoffs or even to win the NL West. But they definitely need him healthy for the postseason.
The Los Angeles Dodgers face uncertainty after their earliest postseason exit in three years. Shohei Ohtani struggled with injuries and didn't pitch after the All-Star break. He may need offseason surgery, but it's unclear if his recovery would affect next season. A potential MLB lockout looms with the collective…
Speaking after the NLCS sweep, Ohtani praised Milwaukee, reflected on his own shortcomings and said he intends to keep playing both ways.