Max Muncy won’t name the Dodgers teammate whose “cheeks” were out during NLDS clubhouse chaos

Los Angeles Dodgers postseason celebrations have produced more than the usual collection of champagne showers and candid locker-room photos. During the Dodgers’ NLDS run, a moment involving exposed “cheeks” became a talking point, and playoff veteran Max Muncy acknowledged he knew which teammate it referred to. He also made clear he was not going to say who it was, even as the image continued to circulate.

Muncy’s comments came in the context of the kind of clubhouse revelry that often follows playoff wins. The description that accompanied the viral images shows players celebrating in the Dodgers’ clubhouse with flying celebratory drinks, a scene that captured multiple athletes during the immediate aftermath of the team’s NLDS victory.

According to the Yahoo Sports report, the focus of the question was specific. Muncy knows the identity tied to the “cheeks out” detail, but he refused to reveal it. That refusal did not stop the story from spreading, in part because it suggested the Dodgers’ internal moment, however informal it may be, is something players themselves still recognize as a standout scene.

There was also a separate, more obvious visual centerpiece in the clubhouse material: Shohei Ohtani getting doused with celebratory beverages. Even if the “cheeks” detail remains unconfirmed publicly due to Muncy’s refusal, the broader frame of the moment was clear, clubhouse celebration as the Dodgers leaned into the spotlight with a party-like atmosphere.

Postseason locker-room chaos is familiar in baseball, but this story stands out for two reasons. First, it is tied to a single identifiable line of conversation, not just general celebration. Second, the player who could settle the debate chose not to, which turns what could have been a simple confirmation into a lingering pop culture mystery around the Dodgers’ October spotlight.

For Dodgers fans, the immediate takeaway is less about any single photo and more about the team’s collective comfort level at the time. The NLDS is where many clubs tighten their public image, yet the Dodgers’ celebration, as reflected in the circulating images and Muncy’s willingness to engage without naming names, points to a group that still treated the night as a shared release after a high-stakes stretch.

Going forward, the most likely “next” chapter is not an official correction, since Muncy did not appear interested in providing one. Instead, it will likely remain a player-to-player anecdote inside the franchise unless someone else eventually decides to address it on the record.

If you are trying to place the moment, remember it is anchored to the Dodgers’ NLDS clubhouse celebration and the broader postseason environment of October. The baseball on the field is still the primary narrative, but these off-the-field details can shape how the season’s memory is told, long after the last out. Despite the curiosity the “cheeks” question sparked, Muncy has already indicated the answer is not coming from him.