Kyle Tucker's October resurgence just twists the knife in Cubs' early exit
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker is red hot, and some Chicago Cubs might have another reason to feel irritated.
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Tarik Skubal beat the heat, and the Braves
LOS ANGELES — On a day in 100-degree heat, the second-highest temperature ever for a postseason game at Dodger Stadium, Tarik Skubal reared back and fired a 101.1-mph fastball to Austin Riley in the second inning of the Dodgers’ win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. “ I think […]
Open Thread for Sunday’s Division Series Games
We had some fun games yesterday. The vile Yankees were shut out by the slightly less (?) vile Rays. The vile Dodgers staved off a comeback attempt by vile Atlanta. And not especially vile Milwaukee and Chicago won fairly close games against also not especially vile San Diego and Cleveland. In the Rays game, we […]
Dodgers utilized advantages over Braves in Game 1
Choosing how much to take from a single game in the postseason is a challenge. Tarik Skubal did what you expect from baseball’s most talented pitcher. The Dodgers out-homered the Braves three to two with the superior offense. Kyle Tucker hopefully started his redemption tour with a homer in his first playoff affair for the […]
NLDS Game 1 notes: Tarik Skubal, Teoscar Hernández, Max Muncy
The Dodgers secured their first postseason game of the year on Saturday, powering three home runs to back a strong start from Tarik Skubal in a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. It was the first time that Skubal was able to pitch at home in a postseason starts, as all of his four playoff […]
MLB playoff schedule: NLDS gets the Sunday stage
LOS ANGELES — After a four-game Saturday, the National League has Sunday to itself with a pair of Games 2 of the NLDS first in Milwaukee and then in Los Angeles. After winning Game 1 in 100-degree heat on Saturday afternoon behind Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers turn to Blake Snell for Game 2 in trying […]
How to watch Dodgers vs. Braves NLDS Game 2
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers will turn to Blake Snell in Game 2 of the National League Division Series, throwing another southpaw starter against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. Snell, like Skubal, has won two Cy Young Awards in his career. But for Snell, his two Cy Young years (2018, 2023) […]
NLDS Game 2 Preview: Braves vs. Dodgers
Atlanta could start one of the best pitchers in baseball, or run a second consecutive bullpen day. There's no in between. The post NLDS Game 2 Preview: Braves vs. Dodgers appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Dodgers’ Blake Snell says quiet part out loud about becoming MLB ‘legend’
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 […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell says quiet part out loud about becoming MLB ‘legend’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Magic Johnson thanks Dodgers fans for braving 100-degree heat to watch Game 1 win
Magic Johnson had plenty to celebrate after the Los Angeles Dodgers opened their National League Division Series with a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. The Dodgers played Game 1 at Dodger Stadium in temperatures above 100 degrees, but the extreme heat did not keep fans away. Johnson thanked the crowd for showing […] The post Magic Johnson thanks Dodgers fans for braving 100-degree heat to watch Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 127-degree reason Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal had no problem with Game 1 heat in LA
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they are World Series contenders again with a 5-3 Game 1 NLDS win over the Braves that included a Max Muncy moon shot. Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal got 100% real afterward on his big start while also sharing a key story dating back to his Little League days. Journalist Bob […] The post The 127-degree reason Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal had no problem with Game 1 heat in LA appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dodgers’ Max Muncy is ready to dominate even while batting 8th in playoff lineup
Manager Dave Roberts’ Los Angeles Dodgers got a big performance from Tarik Skubal in a 5-3 win in Game 1 of the NLDS. Dodgers DH Kyle Tucker went yard as did Max Muncy, the latter of whom batted eighth. Muncy hit his 17th career postseason home run with the Dodgers, a franchise record. He spoke […] The post Dodgers’ Max Muncy is ready to dominate even while batting 8th in playoff lineup appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Forget the regular season, Kyle Tucker is hitting playoff home runs for the Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Kyle Tucker left his disappointing regular season behind Saturday, coming up big when it mattered most in a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium. The 29-year-old went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBIs, helping Los Angeles […] The post Forget the regular season, Kyle Tucker is hitting playoff home runs for the Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 NLDS: Teoscar Hernández breaks the ice in sizzling victory over Braves
Teoscar Hernández’s two-run home run in the fourth inning opened the scoring in the Dodgers’ 5–3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers) By Mark Langill While a journey to a championship may feel like an October marathon, the first step usually sets the tone, especially at home. A 5–3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday let the Do...
Skubal Shoves, Teoscar Slugs: Dodgers Out-Homer Braves in NLDS Game 1
Turns out it's better start Tarik Skubal than to go with a bullpen game.
2026 NLDS: Tarik Skubal sets the tone for the Dodgers in Game 1
Tarik Skubal allowed one run across six innings in his first postseason outing for the Dodgers on Saturday. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers) by Senji Torrey It took Tarik Skubal six innings to set the right tone to start Dodgers’ postseason run. And when it went sideways in the later innings, the newly minted Dodger exemplified his trademark grit to maintain a winning trajectory on Saturday and beyond. Skubal was outstanding in his Dodger postseason debut in their 5–3 win over the Atlanta...
Kyle Tucker joins select Dodgers group with home run & steal in postseason game
LOS ANGELES — Kyle Tucker hit one of the Dodgers three home runs in Saturday afternoon’s 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium, carrying over his strong September play into October. “I’m just trying to swing at good pitches, trying to put the barrel […]
Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal gets 100% real on big Game 1 start vs. Braves
Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal got the ball for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves and led his team to a win on a day when manager Dave Roberts chose his starters for Games 2 and 3. Skubal outdueled Atlanta’s Dylan Dodd, striking out seven batters in six innings, ceding a single earned […] The post Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal gets 100% real on big Game 1 start vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 NLDS: Kyle Tucker begins his October story
Kyle Tucker went 2-for-4 with a home run on Saturday. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers) by Cary Osborne He watched from the batter’s box. Gave a backward bat flip. He cracked a smile rounding third base. And he gave an emphatic high-five to Teoscar Hernández. Who is this guy? It’s Kyle Tucker. The guy the Dodgers were getting when they signed him to one of the offseason’s most ground-shaking moves. The earth shook at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. This, after Tucker’s two-run home run in ...
Weiss: Decision on Chris Sale could come later on Saturday night
The Atlanta Braves have opened up this five-game series on the short-end of the stick to start things off, as they took a 5-3 loss on the chin against the Los Angeles Dodgers to begin the 2026 NLDS. It’s a bit of a flattering result, since Tarik Skubal spent most of the game in complete […]
Josue De Paula, 21, lands bold Dodgers NLDS roster spot
Josue De Paula, the Dodgers' top-ranked prospect, earned a spot on the 26-man NLDS roster as a left-handed bench bat after impressing in September.
Brewers’ Pat Murphy calls out false narrative about Milwaukee’s effort in landing Tarik Skubal
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy made one thing clear about his team’s failed bid to acquire star pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers before the 2026 MLB trade deadline on Monday. The Los Angeles Dodgers ultimately won the Tarik Skubal trade deadline sweepstakes, but not without competition from Milwaukee. Two-time National League Manager of [...]
“Break Down a Little Bit”: Dodgers Handed Three-Peat Warning as Yankees Legend Derek Jeter Makes a Bold Claim
A 100-win season. A commanding 5-3 score in NLDS Game 1. Yet, according to Yankees legend Derek Jeter, the Los Angeles Dodgers may still face hurdles in their way to secure a three-peat. The Dodgers have already paid a steep price for their pursuit. Shohei Ohtani was rushed onto the NLDS roster, while Blake Treinen […] The post “Break Down a Little Bit”: Dodgers Handed Three-Peat Warning as Yankees Legend Derek Jeter Makes a Bold Claim appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Tarik Skubal, Dodgers Beat Braves, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Updated MLB Playoff Bracket
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal led his squad to a 5-3 National League Division Series Game 1 win over the Atlanta Braves at home on Saturday.
Braves’ offense can’t pick up bullpen in Game 1 loss
The Braves had a mountain to climb as heavy underdogs against Tarik Skubal and the Death Star Dodgers, with a bullpen game opened by Dylan Dodd on tap. The story of the first couple innings was a horrid strike zone being called by home plate umpire Roberto Ortiz. There was a flurry of challenges and […]
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