NLDS Game 3 Preview: Dodgers vs. Braves
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Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman fires back at dummies who think getting playoff bye is bad
The Los Angeles Dodgers are tied 1-1 in their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, and the old debate about whether a playoff bye helps or hurts has come roaring back. Freddie Freeman has heard enough of it. Atlanta evened the series with a 3-2 win at Dodger Stadium on Sunday night, one […] The post Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman fires back at dummies who think getting playoff bye is bad appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Braves’ Walt Weiss reveals surprising silver lining from Game 1 loss to Dodgers that secured Game 2 win
If any MLB team would have their way, they would want to go through a postseason run entirely unbeaten. This would spare them from most of the stress that comes with competing for a World Series title. But the margins between teams are razor-thin, making such a dream impossible. However, for the Atlanta Braves, if […] The post Braves’ Walt Weiss reveals surprising silver lining from Game 1 loss to Dodgers that secured Game 2 win appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts considering Shohei Ohtani lineup move before Game 3 Braves clash
The Los Angeles Dodgers are caught in a deadlock against an old rival of theirs in the National League Division Series. LA is heading into Atlanta tied with the Braves in their series. Despite being the home team in the series, LA isn’t quite out of the woods yet, especially with Atlanta’s top pitcher set […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts considering Shohei Ohtani lineup move before Game 3 Braves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Shohei Ohtani named 2026 NL Hank Aaron Award finalist
Shohei Ohtani hit 30 home runs for the Dodgers in 2026. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers) by Megan Garcia Shohei Ohtani was named a finalist for the 2026 National League Hank Aaron Award. He won the award the last two seasons with the Dodgers. Ohtani has won the award in three consecutive seasons starting in 2023, when he played for the Angels. The award recognizes the most outstanding regular season offensive performer in each league. It was introduced in 1999 to commemorate the 25th anniversa...
Braves star Michael Harris II joins Ronald Acuna Jr. on exclusive list after near-cycle vs. Dodgers
Atlanta Braves left-handed hitter Michael Harris II came through in the clutch in Sunday night’s 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Division Series to even the series at 1-1. Harris went 3-for-5 with a single, triple and RBI double, finishing one home run shy of becoming only […] The post Braves star Michael Harris II joins Ronald Acuna Jr. on exclusive list after near-cycle vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
An ordinary Shohei Ohtani leaves the Dodgers with little room for error
Los Angeles won't pull off the three-peat without Shohei Ohtani playing better.
Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz Making Strong Case to Return to High-Leverage
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Edwin Diaz had yet another impressive performance in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves. The Dodgers may not have won the game, suffering a 3-2 loss at the hands of the AL East’s winners, but Diaz continued improving following his return from the injured list in September. […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz Making Strong Case to Return to High-Leverage appeared first on LA Sports Report.
ALDS Game 2 Open Thread
Yesterday’s action in the NL saw the Braves pull even with the reigning champion Dodgers and the Brewers take a comanding 2-0 lead over Manny Machado and the and Padres. Today, we shift back to the AL, with the White Sox and Rays looking to extend their series leads. From a former Orioles perspective, neither […]
SnakePit Post-season GDT, #6
Probably safe to say that both results in the National League Division Series went in the way most readers of the SnakePit wanted, with the Padres and Dodgers both losing. The NL gets a travel day today, as the series relocate to San Diego and Atlanta respectively, before resuming on Wednesday. So, today, it’s the […]
Thoughts on first two Dodgers-Braves NLDS games
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are now in Atlanta in what his whittled to a best-of-3 National League Division Series, with the Braves suddenly in the driver’s seat as the home team on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Dodgers starting rotation is their biggest advantage, which is one reason Sunday night was so frustrating. Blake Snell […]
Dave Roberts reveals concerns about Shohei Ohtani’s health after Dodgers’ Game 2 loss to Braves
Shohei Ohtani did not look to be at his best in Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves, and Dave Roberts is concerned that the star may not be at 100% health at this point in the season. The Los Angeles Dodgers are undoubtedly among the top contenders for the title, but to make a deep run, they need all of their players operating at 100%. Shohei Ohtani is one of several players who have dealt with injuries throughout the season, and following the Game 2 loss to the Atlanta Braves , Dave Roberts b...
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MLB Division Series 2026 discussion thread: Day 3
After the Braves tied up their series with the Dodgers 1-1 and the Brewers took a 2-0 lead on the Padres on Sunday, the American League Division Series are on tap today. After the Rays beat the Yankees 1-0 and the White Sox beat the Guardians 3-0 on Saturday, all four teams got an off […]
Dodgers’ Fans Empty Stands Midways After Team’s Disappointing Performance vs Braves
Dodger Stadium was packed on Sunday, but by the eighth inning, it suddenly looked like the fans had decided they had seen enough. With the Los Angeles Dodgers trailing the Atlanta Braves 1-3, fans began leaving the stands despite the NLDS matchup being anything but over. And when Max Muncy launched a ninth-inning home run […] The post Dodgers’ Fans Empty Stands Midways After Team’s Disappointing Performance vs Braves appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Dodgers outsmarted themselves
The good news is that the Dodgers’ primary doomsday scenarios (San Diego winning or getting swept à la 2023) are either extremely unlikely to happen or mathematically impossible. A champion contender taking a commanding 2-0 NLDS series lead, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat? What a game. Oh wait. I’m thinking of the almost […]
A potentially overlooked development of Braves Game 2 win over Dodgers
The Braves’ Game 2 victory over the Dodgers in the NLDS featured a slew of talking points. Ray Kerr delivered again as an opener, as the aura around his path to this point continues to grow. Michael Harris II keeps cementing himself as a postseason demon, adding three more hits to his tally this October, […]
Was Blake Snell tipping pitches? Dodgers legend weighs in after Braves take Game 2
A former Los Angeles Dodgers postseason hero commented on Blake Snell potentially tipping pitches.
Can the Braves Win With Just Two Starters? The 2024 Dodgers Say Yes
The Braves’ paper-thin rotation is the result of two things: Alex Anthopoulos not adding anybody in free agency, and injuries. It left the club with only three healthy starting pitchers on the roster coming into October, and after five games, it’s fair to say they really only have two — Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle. […]
Next game at Dodger Stadium is up in the air
LOS ANGELES — By losing Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Sunday night, the Dodgers and Braves are now tied at one game apiece in the series, and home-field advantage wrests with Atlanta with the next two games at Truist Park. The Dodgers need to win at least once in Atlanta to […]
This will ultimately decide if the Braves can slay the Dodgers
The Braves pieced together a bullpen masterpiece on Sunday to tie the series with the Dodgers at one apiece. It’s the best-case scenario for a club that doesn’t feature a lot of starting pitching, one that now has its two horses ready for Games 3 and 4 at Truist Park, where the Braves are 54-30 […]
2026 NLDS: Díaz shines in Dodger postseason debut
In his Dodger postseason debut, Edwin Díaz pitched a scoreless sixth inning with two strikeouts against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the National League Division Series at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers) by Mark Langill The trumpets were supposed to blare on schedule in the ninth inning to announce his grand arrival after three-time All-Star Edwin Díaz signed with the Dodgers as their planned closer for the 2026 season. It was the signature musical entr...
Dodgers most to blame for NLDS Game 2 loss to Braves in Blake Snell vs. Ray Kerr start
On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped to 1-1 in their NLDS series against the Atlanta Braves with a tough 3-2 home loss in Game 2. The Dodgers now head to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4 of the series, having suddenly relinquished some major momentum in the series. Making matters more concerning for […] The post Dodgers most to blame for NLDS Game 2 loss to Braves in Blake Snell vs. Ray Kerr start appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A Dodgers Dreamteam full circle: Coach of the Year gives back to the community that raised her
Keyli Ferrera recieved her Coach of the Year Award in partnership with Nike on Sept. 22 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. (Gary A. Vasquez/Los Angeles Dodgers) by Erin Edwards Before Keyli Ferrera stood on the field as a Dodgers Dreamteam coach, she stood there as a player. Ferrera grew up playing softball at nearby Lennox Park, alongside her younger sister. Years later, now a college student who works and volunteers in the same community, Ferrera returned to the program — this time ready to ...
2 reasons Braves stole NLDS Game 2 win from Dodgers that are being overlooked
The Atlanta Braves earned a crucial Game 2 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series on Sunday. In all reality, there are a number of reasons Atlanta won the game. Michael Harris II had a huge performance to fuel the offense, Ray Kerr pitched well as the opener once […] The post 2 reasons Braves stole NLDS Game 2 win from Dodgers that are being overlooked appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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