Dodgers' Muncy Hints at Throwback Spring Training After World Series Win

The Dodgers star says the team is already ramping up baseball activities ahead of spring training.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 4:07pm

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Max Muncy has hinted that the team is taking an old-school approach to spring training this year after winning the World Series. Muncy says the Dodgers are already beginning baseball activities and are envisioning a more intense spring training regimen to prepare for the upcoming season, rather than showing up fully ready to go.

Why it matters

The Dodgers are coming off back-to-back World Series championships and are looking to make history by becoming the first team to win three straight titles since the late 1990s/early 2000s New York Yankees. Muncy's comments suggest the team is eager to get to work and build on their recent success, even with a shorter offseason.

The details

Muncy told Foul Territory on Wednesday that the Dodgers' spring training this year will be "more like it was in the old days, where you're really starting to ramp up instead of showing up to fully ready to go." He said most of the Dodgers players have been on the same program, starting baseball activities in mid-January, in order to be as rested as possible for the long season ahead.

  • The Dodgers open spring training against the Anaheim Angels on February 21 in Tempe, Arizona.
  • The Dodgers won the World Series in November 2025.

The players

Max Muncy

A star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers who has won three World Series championships with the team.

Dave Roberts

The manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who has led the team to multiple World Series titles.

Kyle Tucker

A former Chicago Cubs player who recently signed with the Dodgers, further bolstering their roster.

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What they’re saying

“Spring Training this year is gonna be more like it was in the old days, where you're really starting to ramp up instead of showing up to fully ready to go.”

— Max Muncy

“If we want to make another run to November, you've got to be as rested as you can to get through the summertime. We've got to have our rest and most guys push back their training until now.”

— Max Muncy

What’s next

The Dodgers will look to continue their dominance in the upcoming season as they aim for a third straight World Series championship.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' approach to spring training this year, with players already ramping up baseball activities, shows the team's commitment to building on their recent success and making history by winning a third consecutive World Series title.