The Dodgers are NL West champions again, and now they're eyeing a three-peat despite injury concerns

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jeff Wallner | The Associated Press, as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · September 17, 2026 · 1 min read

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Dodgers' outfielder Kyle Tucker celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Sept. 17, 2026. The Dodgers went on to win the game and clinch their fifth straight NL West title. (Tanner Pearson / AP Photo) The Los Angeles Dodgers c...

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