{
  "id": 11890951,
  "title": "Dodgers’ Blake Snell says quiet part out loud about becoming MLB ‘legend’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/dodgers-blake-snell-says-quiet-part-out-loud-about-becoming-mlb-legend",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T09:13:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-blake-snell-says-quiet-091354994.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Blake Snell, a left-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has emphasized that his focus is not on regular-season accolades, but rather on becoming a Hall of Famer and a legend in Major League Baseball. Snell, who has already won two Cy Young Awards and a World Series ring, made this statement while being prepared to start Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. The Dodgers are aiming for a third consecutive championship, and Snell's presence behind Los Angeles' ace, Tarik Skubal, is a strategic decision due to the Braves' historical struggles against left-handed pitching. Despite facing shoulder and elbow issues that required surgery, Snell has shown remarkable performance in his last eight starts, maintaining a low earned run average and strikeouts. His recent strong showing is crucial for the Dodgers, as a victory in Game 2 would give them a 2-0 lead and put pressure on the Braves to eliminate them from the series.",
  "summary": "Blake Snell has already collected two Cy Young Awards and a World Series ring. As the Los Angeles Dodgers chase a third straight championship , the left-hander made it clear that regular-season hardware is not what he believes will define his career. “If you want to be a Hall of Famer, if you want to be a legend in the game, I think it all happens […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell says quiet part…",
  "key_points": [
    "Blake Snell focuses on Hall of Fame legacy, not regular-season accolades",
    "Dodgers ace prepares for Game 2 against Atlanta Braves",
    "Snell's strong performance crucial for Dodgers' championship push"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}