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After two years in a row of relatively hard-fought NL West titles in 2024 and 2025, things felt a bit more comfortable this year in 2026 despite an awfully familiar slump in August. Sorta like those years, the Dodgers are still facing a ton of questions, this time mostly due to injuries, and they usually use those questions to play better in the playoffs. Hopefully that continues.
The Dodgers clinch in the NL West. pic.twitter.com/lpQwexXhhI
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2026
It’s a remarkable 13th NL West title in 14 years, and 14 years in a row for the playoffs, something you should never take for granted as fans.
As usual, they had fun celebrating it, but they aren’t going crazy either.
On the field with the Champs. pic.twitter.com/MEMVImwmq5
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 17, 2026
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Dave Roberts kicked things off with a speech…
IT'S TIME TO POP SOME BOTTLES 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾#Dodgers #Clinched pic.twitter.com/0oEEGyXIdm
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 17, 2026
…including a premature explosion.
Somebody prematurely uncorked themselves. pic.twitter.com/w017evWd6q
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2026
Doc and the boys are ready for October. pic.twitter.com/krnwXYR7ap
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 17, 2026
The champagne antics, including Miguel Rojas‘ bell and Enrique Hernandez getting a bottle so deep into Yoshinobu Yamamoto‘s pants that he couldn’t get it out.
Miggy goes around the clubhouse dinging a bell. https://t.co/YTGRBWBrfJ pic.twitter.com/FsM9Vjxb4d
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2026
Damn, he got that bottle in there deep. pic.twitter.com/ESdRRbrdPr
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2026
The Dodgers celebrated clinching the NL West title with a champagne-soaked party in the clubhouse. https://t.co/dFM73xUIPe pic.twitter.com/qlTc0hlrBE
— California Post Sports (@capostsports) September 17, 2026
Stellar, veteran champagne spray technique in the center here. pic.twitter.com/0u7M9Cw6RA
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2026
Scenes of a clinch, including Tarik Skubal’s Budweiser fort. pic.twitter.com/ISCYKpw17D
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) September 17, 2026
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Max Muncy talks about not taking it for granted.
Muncy: "I know we've done this a lot, but you can't ever take this moment for granted." @kirsten_watson #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/WHZYBLtjNJ
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 17, 2026
Miguel Rojas gives a shoutout to Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages, lol.
Nothing like an NL West title and some ice-cold champagne to cool you down. 😂🍾
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 17, 2026
Miguel Rojas on another division title, his big homer and celebrating with his #Dodgers teammates. pic.twitter.com/bOdO8RYHQj
He also was grateful for the support his teammates have showed him over the years.
“I can’t say thank you enough to these guys for what they have done for me the last 4 years.”
— AM 570 LA Sports (@AM570LASports) September 17, 2026
Miguel Rojas thanks his teammates for being there for him this season ?
(@THEREAL_DV) pic.twitter.com/Uef9hXLqY7
Freddie Freeman does the same, gives props to fans, and gets drenched by Dave Roberts.
Freddie: "It's only step one, but it's nice to celebrate… Man, my eyes are burning." #Dodgers
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 17, 2026
?: @THEREAL_DV pic.twitter.com/01gsJhmvzF
Kyle Tucker actually has a great time when Blake Snell tries to drown David Vassegh.
"This is where you want to be at throughout the year; hopefully we can do this a lot more."
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 17, 2026
Kyle Tucker catches up with @THEREAL_DV after the #Dodgers clinch the NL West, beating the Reds 8-2. pic.twitter.com/12Ql12UFYj
Most fun he’s had all year is watching Vassegh near death.
Visual evidence of Kyle Tucker having fun as Blake Snell basically drowns David Vassegh. pic.twitter.com/tLPqfsfp7K
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2026
Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell are basically besties now.
Skubal: "It's gonna be special. It's gonna be the first of many."
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 17, 2026
Snell: "Tell em it's gonna be special because you're playing this postseason with your boy."
Skubal: "This is my best friend; he's my little brother."
😂😂 #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/NbuCXndo63
Blake Snell drops a "funnest" and then takes a bullet for Tarik Skubal. pic.twitter.com/nXmyXToKnS
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2026
Mookie Betts thanks fans for sticking with him and gets got a ton.
“Thank you for sticking with me… and by our side. We got something special coming.” ?
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 17, 2026
Mookie Betts has a message for #Dodgers fans while attempting to talk about what makes this group special as his teammates have other plans. ?? pic.twitter.com/Hqjr8DDBpl
It included a bald jab and him … getting a facial.
The anticipation and money shot. pic.twitter.com/xB1FsiPvpO
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2026
Josue De Paula just seemed happy to be here and contributing.
Welcome to the big leagues, Josue! ???
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 17, 2026
Major League debut and now his first NL West celebration. Josue De Paula is soaking in every second! pic.twitter.com/222mBLmAnC
Alex Vesia interrupted Evan Phillips‘ interview and talked about his stock and generic answers.
Alex Vesia giving Evan Phillips shit for "stock, generic answers", lol. pic.twitter.com/0K0BkftYAo
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2026
Andrew Friedman gave me the annual sus pic…
…and talked about the promise of the next month.
"This team is so talented, and as it's coming together right now has us incredibly encouraged for what October can look like."
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 17, 2026
Andrew Friedman chats with @THEREAL_DV after the #Dodgers clinch their 11th division title in his tenure. pic.twitter.com/Tqbz4vxAbu
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Incredible direction for the pictures.
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Nine games to go … and then (hopefully) 11 more after that.
Prepare yourselves.
