Alex Call addressed reporters on June 17, 2026, following a series sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays in which he contributed a notable catch, an RBI, and a stolen base for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Call credited the full roster for the result, noting that contributions came from every part of the lineup and pitching staff. "Guys contributed from every spot, pitching, defense, timely hitting," he said during the press conference. He added that the sweep against a quality opponent carried meaning: "Those guys are a good team and, you know, we battled, did the little things, and came out on top."
One of the defining moments of the series was a catch Call made in the sixth inning of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's start, navigating a short wall in the outfield. Call explained his mindset in the moment: "I said, 'Hey, it's going to be close. Just run until you catch it.'" He noted he managed to slow down just in time after securing the ball, joking that he avoided a "major car crash." Yamamoto saluted Call following the play.
Call also detailed his preparation for his at-bat against Shane McClanahan, stating he viewed approximately 40 to 50 pitches of McClanahan in VR before stepping to the plate. "Just feeling pretty good. Had a good plan and approach ready to go," he noted.
When asked about the team's broader approach, Call stated the philosophy was straightforward: "Just go out there, play good baseball, and trust it."