Spotlight Top Story BREWERS Brewers' magical season ends in NLCS sweep as Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani shines GREG BEACHAM Associated Press Oct 18, 2025 Oct 18, 2025 Updated Jan 22, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani has propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers back to the World Series with a two-way performance for the ages.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^ec7bahe3\_eg`\c32c\g3h`\`bf7_fh`cedcQm!@==i w@H H@F=5 J@F 8C256 E96 qC6H6CDV A6C7@C>2?46 GD] s@586CD :? }{r$ v2>6 ck^2mk^AmkAm~9E2?: 9:E E9C66 >2>>@E9 9@>6CD 2?5 DECF4< @FE `_ H9:=6 A:E49:?8 :?E@ E96 D6G6?E9 :??:?8[ 2?5 E96 s@586CD DH6AE E96 |:=H2F<66 qC6H6CD @FE @7 E96 }{ r92>A:@?D9:A $6C:6D H:E9 2 d\` G:4E@CJ :? v2>6 c @? uC:52J ?:89E]k^Am kAm“%92E H2D AC@323=J E96 8C62E6DE A@DED62D@? 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Poll: How would you grade the Brewers' performance vs. Dodgers in NLCS Game 4 What a season for the Milwaukee Brewers. But it came to an end with the Dodgers' sweep. What did you make of the Brewers' outing in Game 4?
Brewers fall into 3-0 NLCS deficit as Dodgers roll in return to Los Angeles The Brewers are one game away from an end to their magical season after the Dodgers took care of business at home on Thursday night.
Jackson Chourio say hurting hamstring 'just a cramp,' believes he can play Friday The Dodgers beat the Brewers 3-1 in Thursday's Game 3 of the NLCS and can eliminate Milwaukee in Friday's Game 4 of the best-of-seven series.
Jacob Misiorowski's brilliance not enough as Dodgers hold down punchless Brewers again The rookie right-hander struck out nine in holding off the Dodgers until they edged ahead in the sixth inning, while Milwaukee again managed j…
Brewers fan fired after ‘let's call ICE’ comment to Dodgers fan at NLCS Game 2 The video published by FOX6 in Milwaukee was taken by Ricardo Fosado, the Dodgers fan who said he is a U.S. citizen and Navy veteran.
Brewers outclassed by big-money Dodgers as rousing season ends with NLCS sweep Milwaukee and its $124.8 million payroll mustered only four runs in a four-game NLCS sweep by Los Angeles and its $509.5 million payroll and l…
The champion Dodgers are dominating October again. There's much more behind their success than money Los Angeles has a strong top-to-bottom organization, starting with player development and scouting. And the team's vast resources can cover up…
Brandon Woodruff declines option with Brewers, who exercise option on Freddy Peralta The moves mean Brandon Woodruff is a free agent, while Freddy Peralta remains with the Brewers for the final year of his current contract.
Rhys Hoskins, Jose Quintana to become free agents after Brewers decline 2026 options First baseman Rhys Hoskins and left-hander José Quintana are heading to free agency after the Milwaukee Brewers declined their 2026 mutual options.
Rickie Weeks moves into new role with Brewers, Brandon Woodruff gets qualifying offer Rickie Weeks is leaving his position as Milwaukee's associate manager to move into a new role as special assistant in baseball operations and …
Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy and Cleveland's Stephen Vogt win Manager of the Year for 2nd straight season Murphy got 27 of 30 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
