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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dodgers All-Star candidate Max Muncy out 6 weeks with knee bone bruise after ugly collision vs. White Sox
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Max Muncy on the 10-day IL with a left knee bone bruise on Thursday, an injury he sustained in the same at-bat as Clayton Kershaw's 3,000th career strikeout. He later told reporters he expects to be out around six weeks. Muncy described his prognosis as a "best-case scenario," with no structural damage shown on his MRI: "It was tough news, but it was also great news. When you look at the play and the injury that could have happened, we possibly got the best case scenario. There's no structural damage in there which is huge ... The timetable still kinda sucks for me." With Kershaw one strikeout away from the exclusive club club, Chicago White Sox center fielder Michael A. Taylor was caught stealing and slid directly into Muncy's lower left leg. The impact left the 34-year-old writhing on the ground and holding his knee. Advertisement Muncy was eventually helped off the field by a trainer, with a pronounced limp. Dodgers broadcaster Orel Hershiser later told viewers that Sportsnet LA would not show replay of the injury because of how ugly it was, reporting that Muncy's knee appeared to bend backward. The Dodgers later announced that Muncy left the game due to left knee pain. Kershaw reached 3,000 strikeouts later in the at-bat, becoming the 20th MLB player to join the exclusive club. Muncy's injury took the air out of the Dodger Stadium crowd, but it still gave the southpaw a lengthy standing ovation between innings. Taylor left the game as well after a partial inning in the field, with the White Sox calling his injury a left trap contusion. The Dodgers won the game 5-4, walking off the White Sox with a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth. Advertisement Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was optimistic about Muncy's outlook after the game, and it now appears he has avoided ligament damage, even though he is now out until at least mid-August. A serious injury for Muncy would have been a significant blow for the Dodgers, who have been working seemingly all season to not even get healthy, but perhaps more like 90%. Muncy has been good enough that he reached reach Phase 2 of the voting for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game before losing out on the NL third-base spot to San Diego Padres star Manny Machado. Despite not making it as a starter, Muncy has a solid case to make the game as a reserve. Advertisement Muncy turned a dreadful start to the season around after a trip to the eye doctor led to him adopting glasses at the plate. The results were like night and day: .194/.309/.301 and one homer in 29 games before the glasses, .286/.414/.553 and 12 home runs in 51 games after the glasses entering Wednesday. He just finished a month of June in which he ranked second in the majors in OPS at 1.113, behind only Juan Soto. With Muncy out, the Dodgers are looking at some combination of Kiké Hernández and Miguel Rojas at the hot corner, with top-100 prospect Alex Freeland still waiting in the wings at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dodgers' Muncy on injured list with knee bruise after collision with White Sox's Taylor
Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy falls over White Sox's Michael A. Taylor as he tags him out attempting to steal third base during the sixth inning of baseball game Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy holds his knee after tagging out Chicago White Sox's Michael A. Taylor attempting to steal third base during the during the sixth inning Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy holds his knee after tagging out Chicago White Sox's Michael A. Taylor attempting to steal third base during the during the sixth inning Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy falls over White Sox's Michael A. Taylor as he tags him out attempting to steal third base during the sixth inning of baseball game Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy holds his knee after tagging out Chicago White Sox's Michael A. Taylor attempting to steal third base during the during the sixth inning Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went on the injured list Thursday with a left knee bone bruise. He left in the sixth inning Wednesday night after a collision with Chicago White Sox center fielder Michael A. Taylor, who was attempting a steal. Muncy took a throw from catcher Will Smith and tagged out Taylor. Advertisement Muncy sprawled on his back as a Dodgers trainer came out to check on him. He had to be helped off the field and was barely able to put any weight on his left leg. A White Sox trainer checked on Taylor, who sustained a bruised back and left the game. The incident occurred just before Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw got his 3,000th career strikeout against Vinny Capra to end the inning. Muncy is hitting .250 with 13 home runs and 55 RBI in 81 games this season. The Dodgers recalled outfielder Esteury Ruiz from Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he batted .292 with eight homers, 37 RBI and 38 stolen bases in 66 games. He was acquired in April from the Athletics in exchange for minor league pitcher Carlos Duran after being designated for assignment on March 30. ___ AP MLB:
Washington Post
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Dodgers' Max Muncy injured while tagging out Michael A. Taylor of White Sox
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy was injured while tagging out Michael A. Taylor in the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. Taylor was caught stealing as catcher Will Smith threw to Muncy, who tagged Taylor for the second out of the inning.
CBS News
04-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Smith and Taylor help White Sox cool Tigers
Shane Smith pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 on Tuesday night to stop a four-game slide. Michael A. Taylor homered and drove in four runs for Chicago, which had dropped seven of eight overall. Smith (2-3) struck out six in 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since April 24. It was the first home win for the White Sox against the Tigers since June 4, 2023. They had lost a franchise-record 11 straight home games versus Detroit. Dillon Dingler hit an RBI double in the seventh to account for the Tigers' only run. The AL Central leaders had won seven of eight, including a 13-1 victory in the series opener. Taylor started in center field in place of Luis Robert Jr., who is making some adjustments at the plate and got the day off. Chicago opened a 4-0 lead when Taylor hit a three-run drive off Tyler Holton with two out in the sixth. It was his third homer of the season. Austin Slater tacked on a two-run double in the seventh against Dylan Smith on a bullpen day for Detroit. The Tigers went 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position and stranded nine overall. Chicago jumped in front in the fourth. Brenan Hanifee replaced Brant Hurter (2-1) and committed a throwing error to help set up Taylor's bases-loaded walk. Key moment The Tigers loaded the bases with one out in the eighth, but Wenceel Pérez struck out swinging against Brandon Eisert before Dingler lined out to right. Key stat The White Sox improved to 3-15 against the AL Central this season. They went 10-42 against the division last year. Up next Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday. He is coming back from elbow and hip surgeries. The White Sox are going with a bullpen day.
Washington Post
04-06-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Smith and Taylor help the White Sox cool off the Tigers with an 8-1 victory
CHICAGO — Shane Smith pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 on Tuesday night to stop a four-game slide. Michael A. Taylor homered and drove in four runs for Chicago, which had dropped seven of eight overall. Smith (2-3) struck out six in 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since April 24. It was the first home win for the White Sox against the Tigers since June 4, 2023. They had lost a franchise-record 11 straight home games versus Detroit. Dillon Dingler hit an RBI double in the seventh to account for the Tigers' only run. The AL Central leaders had won seven of eight, including a 13-1 victory in the series opener. Taylor started in center field in place of Luis Robert Jr. , who is making some adjustments at the plate and got the day off. Chicago opened a 4-0 lead when Taylor hit a three-run drive off Tyler Holton with two out in the sixth. It was his third homer of the season. Austin Slater tacked on a two-run double in the seventh against Dylan Smith on a bullpen day for Detroit. The Tigers went 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position and stranded nine overall. Chicago jumped in front in the fourth. Brenan Hanifee replaced Brant Hurter (2-1) and committed a throwing error to help set up Taylor's bases-loaded walk. The Tigers loaded the bases with one out in the eighth, but Wenceel Pérez struck out swinging against Brandon Eisert before Dingler lined out to right. The White Sox improved to 3-15 against the AL Central this season. They went 10-42 against the division last year. Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday. He is coming back from elbow and hip surgeries. The White Sox are going with a bullpen day. ___ AP MLB:
