Dodgers swept by Brewers in NLCS, then lose nine players to free agency
The gist
The Los Angeles Dodgers' bid for a third straight World Series ended in an NLCS sweep by Milwaukee.
Nine Dodgers hit free agency, headlined by ace Tarik Skubal, reshaping the roster.
How it unfolded
- Oct 15, 2026Evan Phillips pitches for the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium.
- Oct 16, 2026The Dodgers' push for a third straight World Series ends with a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS.
- Oct 17, 2026Catcher Ben Rortvedt elects free agency, two days after LA's last postseason game, after being sent outright to the minors in September.