Van Johnson’s Hidden Darkness at MGM — The Shocking Truth He Revealed Before His Tragic Death #TM
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Dennis Weaver Lived A Double Life For Years, And No One Knew—Until Now
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How Josue De Paula CAN Make Dodgers Postseason Roster! Is Kyle Tucker’s Turnaround Real? Ohtani Back
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are roaring toward October, and the biggest question surrounding the clubhouse is no longer whether they have enough talent, but whether they can find room for all of it. On the latest live episode of the Dodgers Dogout show presented by Dodgers Nation, former Dodgers World Series champion and SportsNet LA analyst Jerry Hairston Jr. joined the program to break down a surging roster, a resurgent superstar, and a rookie who may be forcing his way onto the postseason roster. At the center of the conversation was Hyeseong Kim, whose first road appearance dazzled and whose first home showing may have been even better. Kim delivered two hits, including a double that gave the Dodgers the lead in the sixth inning, and his at-bats have been defined by patience, discipline and an almost old-school approach at the plate. Hairston did not hold back his admiration. “What impressed me most is his skill as a hitter,” Hairston said. “His patience, his discipline in the strike zone, his ability to recognize pitches. He is an old-school, classic hitter. He is not just a guy who swings for power. He is a guy who is going to hit for a high average. He likes to understand what the pitcher is trying to do, and he will not chase pitches out of the zone. He waits for his pitch.” Hairston compared the young infielder to a smaller version of Freddie Freeman, praising his strike-zone discipline, his bat-to-ball skill and his willingness to take a walk rather than expand the zone. The numbers back it up. Kim has walked eight times while striking out only twice, a ratio that screams elite plate control for a player adjusting to the highest level of competition on the planet. That discipline has translated into a mindset that teammates and coaches have noticed. After Tuesday’s game, Kim told reporters he plans to silence doubters with his defense, a comment that revealed a confident, almost star-like mentality. Hairston believes that confidence is warranted, and he went a step further when asked whether Kim has done enough to earn a spot on the Dodgers postseason roster. “First of all, he deserves a spot. He definitely deserves a spot,” Hairston said. “I do not know if he will make it based on their plans, but in my opinion, I think he deserves a spot. I think he will be on the roster for two reasons. First, he can be a pinch-hitter off the bench, a left-handed bat who comes in when needed. And he adds an element I think we desperately need, and that is speed.” Hairston painted a vivid picture of how Kim could impact a playoff game even without starting. If the Dodgers need a runner to score from first on a double in the eighth or ninth inning, Kim can do it. If they need someone to steal a base in a critical moment, Kim can do it. And with Shohei Ohtani returning to the lineup, Kim has already begun adjusting to a role as a designated hitter and occasional substitute, essentially getting five at-bats a game in that capacity, which has helped him grow comfortable with the rhythm of coming off the bench. The comparison Hairston kept returning to was Miguel Cabrera, whom he watched as a young player and immediately recognized as a future superstar. “When I look at kids in Double-A or even in high school, I do not know what I am looking at when I see a professional player, but I know it when I see it,” Hairston said. “It is kind of like me. I do not know what I am looking at, but I know what I am looking at. When I go to see young kids play, I go looking for certain things. Boom. That is it. He is a professional player. Jose Ramirez, that is it. I have seen enough. I know what he can do and I know what he will do.” Hairston also pointed to the invaluable experience Kim is gaining simply by learning alongside Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Ohtani, whose presence was felt clearly in the clubhouse. That education, combined with Kim’s speed, his hitting prowess and his youthful energy, could be exactly what a team chasing a third straight championship needs. “It helps because it brings that energy and that passion,” Hairston said. “You can feel it. It looks like he has breathed new life into that locker room.” That energy has coincided with a dramatic turnaround from Kyle Tucker, whose early-season struggles had many around the sport wondering whether his best days were behind him. Hairston never believed that. He argued repeatedly that great hitters who have performed for years do not simply collapse; when they struggle, there is usually a reason, whether injury or a mechanical flaw, and the odds of a return to form are far higher than the odds of a permanent decline. That prediction has been vindicated in spectacular fashion. Tucker has found his groove, his power is back, and his confidence appears restored. Aaron Bates, the hitting coach, has been working tirelessly with him, and the results are showing up on the field. Tucker recently said he was trying to control the ball from the inside and from the top, a comment that Hairston seized on immediately. “I remember telling you, move from A to B, from A to B,” Hairston said. “Once you separate, you have to move. You do not have time to drop because your swing is done. You have to move from A to B because of pitchers throwing 95 miles per hour. You have to get the bat head out there.” That is exactly what Tucker has started doing. He set a goal for himself to move more directly from A to B, to control those fastballs so he could handle them and generate backspin. The results have been unmistakable. He is staying behind the ball far better, his bat path is improving as he catches pitches out front, and he is no longer collapsing his back side. The home run he hit, a left-on-left shot after Max Muncy, staying on that breaking ball and remaining balanced behind it, was Tucker at his absolute best. The numbers are staggering. Tucker’s OPS has topped 1000 in September, and he has slugged 776 over his last 15 games. “He looks like a completely new man,” Hairston said. “It is the perfect time of year. You love to see that. This is why I said he was not 41 or 43 years old. He was 10 years younger than that. He just turned 30. So I knew he was not old. It was just a mechanical flaw. Once a player like him figures it out, the challenge begins for the rest of the league.”…
TOUGH MOVE Yankees HAVE TO MAKE
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HUGE YANKEES MOVE! NEW YORK MAKES MASSIVE PLAYOFF DECISION ON AARON JUDGE!
The New York Yankees have placed captain Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain involving the soleus muscle, casting immediate doubt over his availability for the postseason and forcing the organization to confront its most pressing October question: can this team make a deep playoff run without its most important player at full strength? The move, retroactive to Thursday, came after Judge was removed in the sixth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins for a pinch hitter due to discomfort in his leg. At the time, Judge described the removal as precautionary. But the symptoms persisted, and an MRI later revealed the strain, transforming what initially appeared to be a minor issue into a significant concern with the playoffs approaching. The Yankees have not provided a timetable for Judge’s return, and manager Aaron Boone declined to speculate about a specific date. Boone said he is hoping for the best but acknowledged that the next few weeks will depend entirely on how the injury heals and how Judge responds to treatment. That cautious approach may be the only sensible one given the stakes involved. Judge is eligible to be activated for the Yankees’ final regular season game on September 27th, but eligibility does not guarantee readiness. The captain said Saturday that he would like to be back for the postseason, though he does not have a specific timeline. He is continuing to throw and plans to complete as many workouts as possible in hopes that his body allows him to return. The timing could hardly be more frustrating. Judge had just returned from a rib injury that kept him out for more than three months. Since coming back, he played seven games and went four for 23 at the plate with 13 strikeouts and only one extra-base hit. Now he faces another physical obstacle just as October looms on the horizon. Judge has admitted his frustration, explaining that his goal was to return, get several games under his belt, and build himself back up before the postseason. Instead, he must navigate yet another recovery. He noted that he has dealt with strains before and has played through them, but this particular injury is in a different area and has made things more difficult. There is no realistic way to replace what Judge brings to the lineup. His presence changes how opposing pitchers approach the entire Yankees order, and losing him during the final stretch of the season creates a substantial challenge. The numbers illustrate the gap: New York is 41-25 in games Judge has played this season and 48-39 in games he has missed. That statistical split tells two stories. The Yankees are clearly better with Judge in the lineup, but they have also demonstrated they can win games without him. Earlier this season, Judge missed more than three months because of the rib injury, yet New York still reached the playoffs. That experience may prove valuable as the team waits to see if its captain can return….
Dodgers make multiple moves…This is huge
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have dramatically reshaped their roster for the stretch run, activating star center fielder Andy Pages and right-hander Roki Sasaki from the injured list on Tuesday while optioning infielder Emit Sheen and outfielder Elazir Alfonso, a series of moves that signals the club is shifting into full postseason preparation mode with just two series remaining in the regular season. The announcement, made Tuesday morning, comes as the Dodgers prepare to open a critical three-game series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium, a matchup that carries the weight of October baseball even though the calendar still reads September. The stakes could hardly be higher for both clubs, with the Dodgers needing just three wins or three Atlanta Braves losses to clinch a first-round bye, while the Padres sit merely two wins away from securing their own playoff berth. But the most consequential development may still be on the horizon. According to sources familiar with the team’s plans, two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected to be activated on Wednesday, with left-hander Kyle Freeland projected as the corresponding roster move. Ohtani has been sidelined for an extended period, and his return would provide the Dodgers with a seismic boost as they jockey for positioning in a crowded National League playoff picture. Pages, who has been absent for 27 games since suffering a broken left hand, returns to a Dodgers lineup that has weathered his absence but never fully replaced his production. Manager Dave Roberts indicated earlier this week that the club planned to activate Pages ahead of the final regular-season series, and that projection has now become reality. The 25-year-old center fielder was enjoying a breakout campaign before the injury, posting a . 272 batting average with a . 338 on-base percentage and a . 786 OPS, numbers that mirror his 2025 output almost exactly. Yet the stakes for Pages extend beyond regular-season statistics. His postseason performance last October was a source of frustration for the organization, and his return now represents an opportunity for redemption. The Dodgers are counting on him to rediscover the form that made him one of the most productive outfielders in the National League during the first half of the season, particularly as the club weighs difficult roster decisions in the coming days. The activation of Sasaki carries its own intrigue. The hard-throwing right-hander has not appeared in a Dodgers uniform in over a month, and Roberts has indicated he will be used in a multi-inning relief role rather than his customary starting assignment. Sasaki has made 23 starts this season, tossing 119 innings while striking out 117 batters, but his transition to the bullpen represents a significant adjustment as the Dodgers evaluate how best to deploy him in October. Roberts suggested that Sasaki’s workload will be carefully managed, with a maximum of roughly three innings per appearance over the next week. The 24-year-old has never made a relief appearance in his Major League career, making this a fascinating experiment for a pitcher whose electric stuff could play up in shorter bursts. The Dodgers already boast a deep bullpen featuring Taylor Scott, Vessia, Diaz and Eduardo Hernandez, so Sasaki’s role remains somewhat undefined, but his talent is undeniable. The corresponding moves, while expected, still carry significance. Sheen’s optioning does not necessarily spell the end of his season, as his versatility as both a starter and reliever makes him a potential postseason roster candidate. The Dodgers value his ability to provide bulk innings, a skill that could prove invaluable in a playoff series where pitching depth often determines outcomes. Alfonso, meanwhile, becomes a victim of a roster crunch, his optioning a reflection of the Dodgers’ embarrassment of riches rather than any deficiency in his game. The timing of these moves could not be more critical. The Dodgers enter their series against the Padres riding a wave of strong play over the past two weeks, and the return of Pages and Sasaki injects fresh energy into a clubhouse that understands the magnitude of what lies ahead. San Diego, meanwhile, arrives at Dodger Stadium with its own postseason aspirations, needing just two wins to punch its ticket to October. The atmosphere promises to be electric, a preview of the intensity that awaits in the postseason. For the Dodgers, the series represents an opportunity to clinch a first-round bye and potentially close the gap on the Milwaukee Brewers for the top seed in the National League. Los Angeles currently trails Milwaukee by two games, and securing the No. 1 seed would allow the Dodgers to avoid the Braves for a longer stretch, a strategic consideration that could pay dividends in a grueling playoff format. Roberts has emphasized the importance of these final games as a tune-up for October, a chance for his players to acclimate to playoff-level pressure before the games truly count. The return of Pages, in particular, offers the Dodgers an opportunity to evaluate his readiness for the postseason, both offensively and defensively. His bat has been sorely missed, and his presence in center field upgrades a defense that has occasionally been exposed in his absence. The comparison between Pages and rookie outfielder Jose Paulo has become a topic of considerable debate among Dodgers faithful. Paulo has performed admirably since his call-up, earning praise from Roberts and positioning himself as a potential postseason contributor. But Pages’ track record and defensive prowess give him an edge, particularly if his bat returns to form. The Dodgers may ultimately face a difficult choice between the two, and Pages’ performance over the next week could tip the scales. For Sasaki, the transition to the bullpen represents both a challenge and an opportunity. His stuff has always been tantalizing, but consistency has eluded him at times. In shorter outings, he may be able to unleash his full arsenal without pacing himself, a prospect that has Dodgers coaches intrigued. The club does not need him to serve as a closer, not with the depth it has assembled, but a reliable multi-inning option out of the bullpen could be a weapon in October. The return of Ohtani, expected Wednesday, would complete a remarkable roster transformation in the span of 48 hours. The two-way star has battled injuries throughout the season, and his numbers have not matched the lofty expectations that accompanied his arrival in Los Angeles. But Ohtani’s track record speaks for itself, and his presence in the lineup, even at less than full strength, commands respect from opposing pitchers. The Dodgers’ magic number to clinch a first-round bye stands at three, meaning a sweep of the Padres would accomplish the feat outright. San Diego’s magic number to clinch a playoff spot is two, setting up a series with enormous implications for both clubs. The Padres have been one of the National League’s most consistent teams, and their lineup poses a formidable challenge for a Dodgers pitching staff that has been stretched thin at times. Yet the Dodgers enter the series with momentum and confidence. Their play over the past two weeks has been among the best in baseball, and the return of key contributors only strengthens their position. The atmosphere at Dodger Stadium figures to be playoff-like, a fitting backdrop for a series that could define both teams’ seasons. Roberts has spoken repeatedly about the importance of finishing strong, of entering the postseason playing well rather than simply hoping to flip a switch. The return of Pages, Sasaki and potentially Ohtani gives the Dodgers their best opportunity to do exactly that. The next week will reveal much about this team’s readiness for the challenges ahead. For Pages, the opportunity is clear. He can erase the memory of last October’s struggles with a strong finish, proving that he belongs in the Dodgers’ postseason plans. For Sasaki, the chance to contribute in a new role could cement his place on the October roster. For Ohtani, the return represents a chance to write a different ending to a season that has been defined as much by adversity as by brilliance. The Dodgers have made their moves. Now comes the hard part: proving they were the right ones.