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Don Mattingly Reflects on Dodgers Legacy Amid World Series Run

10/28/2025

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Mattingly Reflects on Dodgers

Don Mattingly, the Toronto Blue Jays bench coach, returns to Dodger Stadium and reflects on his Dodgers past.
He says his Dodgers departure was a family decision, not a career setback.
He notes the Dodgers transformed under new ownership, with higher spending and a more competitive team.
The World Series is a milestone for Mattingly, who has not reached this stage in prior managerial roles.

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Scherzer Prepares for World Series

Max Scherzer, now with the Toronto Blue Jays, prepares to pitch in Game 3 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
This marks his fourth World Series appearance with a franchise.
Bench coach Don Mattingly is experiencing this moment for the first time after 36 years in baseball.
Scherzer posted a 5.19 ERA and a thumb injury during the season, but found ALCS success after a three-week rest.

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Mattingly Reflects on Dodgers

Don Mattingly, the Toronto Blue Jays bench coach, returns to Dodger Stadium and reflects on his Dodgers past.
He says his Dodgers departure was a family decision, not a career setback.
He notes the Dodgers transformed under new ownership, with higher spending and a more competitive team.
The World Series is a milestone for Mattingly, who has not reached this stage in prior managerial roles.

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