Max Muncy 3B LAD Sun 5/28/23 12:37 PM
Max Muncy
3B LAD
Muncy left Sunday's game against the Rays after suffering an apparent injury in the top of the third inning, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. He went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored before leaving the contest.
EDGE Analysis
Muncy was seen limping around while running the bases, and while he was initially able to stay in the game, he wasn't able to stay in the game when the Dodgers returned to the field in the bottom of the third. The Dodgers should provide an update on the hot-hitting Muncy later Sunday, but for now, he can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener with the Nationals.
Max Muncy 3B LAD Sun 5/28/23 12:19 AM
Max Muncy
3B LAD
Muncy went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs and two RBI in Saturday's 6-5 win against Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Muncy came into the contest with just two hits -- both singles -- and 12 strikeouts over his past 27 at-bats. He emerged from the cold spell Saturday with a second-inning solo homer and an RBI double in the fourth frame. Muncy is tied for second in the league with 16 homers, tied for 10th with 37 RBI and tied for eighth with 32 walks, each of which has helped offset a .205 batting average.
Max Muncy 3B LAD Sun 5/21/23 3:35 PM
Max Muncy
3B LAD
Muncy was ejected from Sunday's game against the Cardinals for arguing balls and strikes, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 32-year-old struck out in both his plate appearances and was ejected for arguing a called third strike during the fourth inning. Muncy should be back in the lineup Monday in Atlanta, while Chris Taylor replaced him at third base Sunday.
Max Muncy 3B LAD Fri 5/19/23 4:35 PM
Max Muncy
3B LAD
Muncy isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Cardinals will begin Friday's contest with southpaw Steven Matz on the mound, forcing the lefty-hitting Muncy to the bench. Chris Taylor will take over at third base and bat fifth.
Max Muncy 3B LAD Thu 5/18/23 11:56 PM
Max Muncy
3B LAD
Muncy went 1-for-4 with a homer in Thursday's loss against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Muncy pulled the Dodgers within one run with his solo shot in the seventh. It was his 15th of the season, as he trails Pete Alonso by one for the MLB lead in homers. Muncy took a step back in 2022 with his worst OPS in a Dodger uniform at .713. He has bounced back with a phenomenal .943 OPS to start 2023.
Max Muncy 3B LAD Tue 5/16/23 2:10 AM
Max Muncy
3B LAD
Muncy went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's 9-8 win over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Muncy took over the MLB lead in homers with his 13th and 14th on Monday. With a .925 OPS, Muncy could end up posting his second ever season with an OPS over .900. The batting average is only .216, but great plate discipline and some extra power has Muncy rolling in 2023. He is on pace to top 40 home runs for the first time in his career.
Max Muncy 3B LAD Wed 5/10/23 10:40 AM
Max Muncy
3B LAD
Muncy is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Muncy will head to the bench after he went 1-for-18 with two RBI, a run scored and seven punchouts over his last five games. Pair that with the fact that left-hander Wade Miley is toeing the rubber for Milwaukee on Wednesday and Muncy is batting .139 against southpaws in 2023, and it seems like a good day to give the 32-year-old a breather. Chris Taylor will draw the start at third base and bat fourth in the series finale with the Brewers.
Max Muncy 3B LAD Sat 5/6/23 4:44 PM
Max Muncy
3B LAD
Muncy (illness) is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth Saturday against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
He left Friday's game with an illness, but it wasn't serious enough to keep him out of Saturday's action. Muncy is hitting .206 with a .333 OBP and four home runs over the past 10 games.
Max Muncy 3B LAD Sat 5/6/23 12:47 AM
Max Muncy
3B LAD
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Muncy left Friday's game against the Diamondbacks with illness, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muncy was due up to bat in the next inning, but the Dodgers replaced the infielder with Chris Taylor at third base. For now, Muncy should be considered day-to-day with a good chance to return by the end of the weekend.
Max Muncy 3B LAD Wed 5/3/23 8:14 PM
Max Muncy
3B LAD
Muncy went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Wednesday's win over the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Muncy came up with the bases loaded against Craig Kimbrel in the bottom of the ninth and promptly unloaded them with one swing, giving the Dodgers a 10-6 win and sweep of the Phillies. The grand slam was Muncy's 12th home run this season, putting him back atop the league leaderboard. The 32-year-old infielder's OPS is up to 1.039 through 118 plate appearances. He's added 27 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base.