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Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto is visiting Dodger Stadium this weekend with his new team, the Chicago Cubs.
The Dodgers honored Conforto on Friday night by presenting him a World Series ring for his contributions to the 2025 championship season.
“Opening it, putting it on — one of the coolest moments in my baseball career, for sure,” Conforto said, per AP. “Right up there with dogpiling after Game 7.”
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The Cubs entered Saturday night’s game with a 10-game winning streak. But the Dodgers put an end to that with a 12-4 triumph. As the game wound down, the Los Angeles dugout had a little fun at Conforto’s expense.
As shared by Foul Territory on X, the Dodgers tried to get Conforto to perform their on-base celebration after he singled in the seventh inning.
Conforto ignored the request, chatting instead with Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman.
The 2025 season was frustrating for the 33-year-old Conforto. Playing on a one-year, $17 million deal, Conforto batted a career-worst .199 and struck out 121 times. Consequently, he did not make Los Angeles’ postseason roster.
Still, the Dodgers credited him for being a positive presence in the clubhouse throughout the season. Freeman, Will Smith, **** Hernandez and Tommy Edman greeted Conforto when he received the World Series ring.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Michael Conforto (20) hits a single and Los Angeles Dodgers center Dalton Rushing (68) watches the play during the seventh inning on Saturday. | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
“I know he didn’t perform the way that people would have liked and he would have liked, but I loved him on the team. I loved what he brought to the Dodgers,” manager Dave Roberts said.
Conforto signed a minor-league deal with Cubs in the offseason and is making $2 million. He is enjoying more success in a backup role, batting .333 with a .927 OPS in 32 plate appearances.
Finally, both teams are enjoying strong starts to the 2026 season. The Dodgers are 18-9 and trail the San Diego Padres by a half-game in the NL West. The Cubs are 17-10, one game behind the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central.
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The Dodgers honored Conforto on Friday night by presenting him a World Series ring for his contributions to the 2025 championship season.
“Opening it, putting it on — one of the coolest moments in my baseball career, for sure,” Conforto said, per AP. “Right up there with dogpiling after Game 7.”
MORE: Red Sox make stunning decision after 17-1 victory over Orioles
The Cubs entered Saturday night’s game with a 10-game winning streak. But the Dodgers put an end to that with a 12-4 triumph. As the game wound down, the Los Angeles dugout had a little fun at Conforto’s expense.
As shared by Foul Territory on X, the Dodgers tried to get Conforto to perform their on-base celebration after he singled in the seventh inning.
Conforto ignored the request, chatting instead with Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman.
The 2025 season was frustrating for the 33-year-old Conforto. Playing on a one-year, $17 million deal, Conforto batted a career-worst .199 and struck out 121 times. Consequently, he did not make Los Angeles’ postseason roster.
Still, the Dodgers credited him for being a positive presence in the clubhouse throughout the season. Freeman, Will Smith, **** Hernandez and Tommy Edman greeted Conforto when he received the World Series ring.
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Michael Conforto (20) hits a single and Los Angeles Dodgers center Dalton Rushing (68) watches the play during the seventh inning on Saturday. | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
“I know he didn’t perform the way that people would have liked and he would have liked, but I loved him on the team. I loved what he brought to the Dodgers,” manager Dave Roberts said.
Conforto signed a minor-league deal with Cubs in the offseason and is making $2 million. He is enjoying more success in a backup role, batting .333 with a .927 OPS in 32 plate appearances.
Finally, both teams are enjoying strong starts to the 2026 season. The Dodgers are 18-9 and trail the San Diego Padres by a half-game in the NL West. The Cubs are 17-10, one game behind the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central.
Continue reading...
