Rojas achieves U.S. citizenship milestone in October
Retiring shortstop Miguel Rojas achieves U.S. citizenship in October 2026.
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MLB 2026 Season
Coverage of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, including team performance, playoffs, World Series, and player career developments.
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2026-10-12 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Rojas returned to Dodgers in 2023 trade after eight seasons with Marlins
Miguel Rojas was traded back to the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to the 2023 season after spending eight years with the Miami Marlins. Rojas originally began his Major League career with the Dodgers in 2014 but was traded to Miami along with Dee Gordon and Dan Haren in exchange for Andrew Heaney, catchers Chris Hatcher and Austin Barnes, and Enrique Hernández. During his tenure with Miami, Rojas batted .265 with 38 home runs and earned recognition as a defensive standout and clubhouse leader.
Rojas wins three Roy Campanella Awards for leadership
Miguel Rojas won three consecutive Roy Campanella Awards during his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. These awards recognize excellence in the clubhouse and leadership qualities among players. Rojas was noted for his role as a veteran leader and for improving clubhouse chemistry and culture with the Dodgers.
Rojas hits game-tying home run in 2025 World Series Game 7
Miguel Rojas hit a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the 2025 World Series to tie the game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers were trailing 4-3 when Rojas connected on a full-count slider from Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman. The Dodgers went on to win the game in the 11th inning on a Will Smith home run to secure their second consecutive World Series championship. Rojas' home run is considered one of the most significant moments in Dodgers franchise history.
Milwaukee Brewers sweep Los Angeles Dodgers in NLCS
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in Game 4 to complete a four-game sweep in the National League Championship Series on October 16, 2026. The Brewers advanced to the World Series after coming back from a 4-0 deficit in the decisive game. The Dodgers were defending two-time consecutive World Series champions but failed to advance past the NLCS.
Rojas becomes U.S. citizen in October 2026
Miguel Rojas, a Venezuelan native, took his U.S. citizenship test in October 2026, shortly before the playoffs. Rojas noted that the person administering the test did not initially realize he was a professional baseball player. He stated that he wanted to be treated fairly in the process without any preference based on his baseball career, and that he wanted to be judged by his character and preparation as a person rather than his athletic performance.
Miguel Rojas announces retirement from Major League Baseball
Miguel Rojas, 37-year-old infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, announced his retirement from professional baseball following Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on October 16, 2026. Rojas made the announcement to teammates and reporters in the clubhouse after the Dodgers were swept 4-0 by the Milwaukee Brewers. He stated: "This is it as a player. That was my last game played." Rojas indicated he plans to transition into a player development role with the Dodgers organization and eventually pursue a managerial career.
Rojas won two World Series championships with Dodgers
Miguel Rojas won two consecutive World Series championships with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 and 2025. In 2024, the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games. In 2025, the Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games, with Rojas playing a crucial role in Game 7 with his game-tying home run. Rojas made 1,401 regular season appearances over his 13-year career and compiled a .260 batting average with 61 home runs and 386 RBIs.
Brewers complete sweep after being swept by Dodgers previous year
The Milwaukee Brewers completed a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, one year after being swept by the same team in the 2025 NLCS. This made Milwaukee the first major league club to complete a postseason sweep after getting swept by that same opponent in the previous postseason.
David Hamilton hits two-run homer in ninth inning
David Hamilton, the Brewers' number 9 hitter, hit a two-out solo shot off Edwin Díaz in the ninth inning to give Milwaukee a two-run cushion. Hamilton had only four home runs during the regular season, making his postseason performance significant.
Shohei Ohtani hits three-run homer for Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani, the four-time MVP, broke out of his postseason slump with a three-run home run in the second inning after Andy Pages' RBI single. The homer gave Los Angeles an early 4-0 lead. This was Ohtani's first home run of the 2026 postseason.
Garrett Mitchell hits go-ahead homer in sixth inning
Garrett Mitchell hit a 409-foot home run to center field off reliever Tanner Scott in the sixth inning with the score tied 4-4. The shot, the first homer of Mitchell's career on an 0-2 count, put the Brewers ahead for the first time in the game. Mitchell also homered in the Brewers' 6-2 victory in Game 3 on Wednesday.
Milwaukee Brewers defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in Game 4 of NLCS
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. The victory completed a four-game sweep of the two-time defending World Series champions, giving Milwaukee their first World Series appearance since 1982. Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, and David Hamilton added a two-run solo shot in the ninth to seal the victory.
Brewers advance to World Series for first time since 1982
With their victory over the Dodgers, the Milwaukee Brewers earned their first trip to the World Series since 1982. The Brewers' only other World Series appearance was when they played in the American League, when they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.
Aaron Ashby records save with three scoreless innings
Aaron Ashby worked the final three innings for the Milwaukee Brewers, striking out Shohei Ohtani and recording a save. The Brewers' bullpen turned away multiple threats when the Dodgers had potential tying runs on base throughout the late innings.
Milwaukee Brewers defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 3 of National League Championship Series
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. The victory gave Milwaukee a 3-0 series lead in the best-of-seven playoff matchup. Jackson Chourio opened the game with a leadoff home run against Dodgers starter Blake Snell. Milwaukee's offense scored additional runs through home runs by Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell in the seventh inning, followed by runs scored on a wild pitch and an RBI single.
Will Smith hits two-run double for Los Angeles Dodgers in sixth inning
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith hit a two-run double off Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe in the sixth inning of Game 3, bringing home Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead. This was Smith's first hit of the NLCS after going 1 for 25 in the playoffs.
Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back home runs in seventh inning
In the seventh inning of Game 3, Jake Bauers hit a 412-foot home run to right field off Blake Snell for a 3-2 lead, followed immediately by Garrett Mitchell's 428-foot home run to right-center field. These back-to-back homers came after the Dodgers had taken a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning, swinging momentum back to Milwaukee and chasing Snell from the game.
Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to hit a home run in NLCS against Milwaukee
Through the first three games of the NLCS, the Los Angeles Dodgers have failed to hit a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers. This offensive struggles have contributed to their 3-0 series deficit and current situation on the brink of elimination.
Blake Snell allows four runs in six innings for Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell gave up four runs and four hits in six innings of work in Game 3 of the NLCS against Milwaukee. The two-time Cy Young Award winner struck out nine batters and walked two. Snell entered the game without having given up a home run in 46.1 innings this season, but gave up two home runs in the seventh inning before being removed from the game.
Jackson Chourio hits leadoff home run on first pitch of NLCS Game 3
Milwaukee Brewers' 22-year-old rookie Jackson Chourio hit a home run on the first pitch thrown by Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell in Game 3 of the NLCS. This was Chourio's third career leadoff home run. The early run gave the Brewers an initial 1-0 lead.
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Rojas retires after legendary Dodgers career highlighted by World Series glory
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Guardians sweep White Sox to advance to AL Championship Series
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