MAX MUNCY NEWS

Considered day-to-day Muncy (ankle) is considered day-to-day following his early exit from Friday's win over Atlanta, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts said after Friday's contest that Muncy "felt something not right" with his right ankle, and the infielder will be reevaluated Saturday to determine the extent of the issue. If the 30-year-old misses additional time, Albert Pujols could step in at first base.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor clears bases in 8-run fifth, Dodgers beat Braves 9-5

Chris Taylor hit a bases-loaded double in the eight-run fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 in a rematch of last year’s NL Championship Series

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Muncy exits with right ankle pain Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy was removed from Friday’s game at Truist Park against the Braves with right ankle pain after the top of the...

JUNE 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Dodgers: Max Muncy injury news is worrisome after exit vs Braves The Los Angeles Dodgers haven't dominated quite like the massive juggernauts everyone expected them to play like, but they can't point to th...

JUNE 5, 2021 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dealing with right ankle issue Muncy exited Friday's game against Atlanta with right ankle pain, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Muncy sustained the injury in the top of the fourth inning while he was trying to beat out a double play, and he was replaced by Matt Beaty at first base. It's not yet clear whether the 29-year-old's injury will force him to miss additional time.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ardaya: The Dodgers say that Max Muncy exited tonight’s... - The Athletic The Dodgers say that Max Muncy exited tonight’s game with “right ankle pain.”

JUNE 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Exits with apparent injury Muncy left Friday's game against Atlanta in the top of the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Muncy suffered his injury after he tried to beat out a double play in the fourth inning, and he was lifted from the contest immediately afterward. The nature and severity of the issue aren't yet known.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta's Swanson puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Dodgers

Atlanta's Swanson puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Dodgers

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Forever grateful': Max Muncy has continued to be a blessing for the Dodgers The Dodgers once envisioned Muncy as a platoon player but wound up with an ever-improving slugger who has entered early MVP conversations.

JUNE 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Martinez expected to start for the Cardinals against Dodgers

The Cardinals will start Carlos Martinez on Wednesday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Walker Buehler

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sosa's bat, O'Neill's glove lift Cardinals over Dodgers 3-2

Edmundo Sosa hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning, Tyler O’Neill made a running catch for the final out and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers look to stop 3-game losing streak against Cardinals

Los Angeles is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over St. Louis

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep again Sunday Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Giants.

Impact Muncy took Zack Littell deep for a two-run home run in the eighth inning. He is on fire right now, with five long balls in his last eight games. The 30-year-old leads the Dodgers in home runs (13), RBI (30) and leads all of baseball in walks (43).

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ardaya: Max Muncy on the Giants after seeing them seven... - The Athletic Max Muncy on the Giants after seeing them seven times in 11 days: “They’re a good team. They were never a bad team, they just couldn’t put i...

MAY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gausman throws 6 shutout innings, Giants hold off Dodgers

Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings and Mauricio Dubón hit one of two homers off Clayton Kershaw, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches 12th home run Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Saturday's 11-6 loss to the Giants.

Impact Muncy slammed a leadoff home run in the sixth inning off Scott Kazmir Saturday. The 30-year-old has four long balls in his last seven games. On the season, he is slashing .282/.445/.552 with 12 homers, 28 RBI and 36 runs in 211 plate appearances. His current OPS of .997 is the best of his career.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Max Muncy is officially most underrated player in baseball A fringy DH type whom the Dodgers acquired essentially for free as he was squeezed off the Oakland A's roster prior to the 2018 season is no...

MAY 30, 2021 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Kershaw expected to start for the Dodgers against the Giants

The Giants will start Kevin Gausman on Sunday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Clayton Kershaw

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solano, Longoria HR, Webb sharp as Giants beat Dodgers 11-6

Donovan Solano and Evan Longoria homered, Logan Webb pitched five sharp innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-6

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Urias expected to start for the Dodgers against the Giants

The Giants will start Logan Webb on Saturday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Julio Urias

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buehler scheduled to start for Los Angeles against San Francisco

The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Friday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Walker Buehler

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches go-ahead home run Muncy went 1-for-4 with a home run and a strike out in Los Angeles' 4-3 win over San Francisco on Thursday.

Impact Muncy took Giants' starter Alex Wood deep in the sixth to break a 3-3 tie and put the Dodgers up for good. The infielder has been one of Los Angeles' most reliable bats yet again this season and Muncy leads the league with an impressive .450 on base.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Muncy's game-winner caps slugfest vs. SF LOS ANGELES -- After having a down regular season in 2020, Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy hit three homers last postseason, helping L.A. wi...

MAY 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

Dodgers outlast rival Giants 4-3 in homer-filled contest

Max Muncy hit a go-ahead solo shot leading off the sixth — one of five home runs in the game — and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patient and disciplined, Dodgers slugger Max Muncy is quietly one of MLB's best

Though overshadowed by his flashier teammates, the Dodgers' Max Muncy is one of baseball's best hitters, Jordan Shusterman writes.

MAY 27, 2021