Braves reveal Game 1 pitching plans for Dodgers series
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History of Dodgers playing the Braves in the postseason
LOS ANGELES — The 2026 National League Division Series is the sixth postseason matchup between the Dodgers and Braves, dating back to 1996, and the fourth playoff matchup between the two teams in the last nine years. This doesn’t count when the Dodgers and Milwaukee Braves tied for the best record in the National League […]
2026 NLDS: Tarik Skubal’s plan for Game 1 — be him
2026 NLDS: Tarik Skubal’s plan for Game 1 — be him Tarik Skubal will start Saturday’s NLDS Game 1 for the Dodgers. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers) by Cary Osborne If you don’t feel nervous, you don’t feel alive. Tarik Skubal, a Dodger for two months, will take the mound in 100-degree weather to start Game 1 of the 2026 National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, and he admits he’ll have some nerves. “But I get nervous for every game,” he said. Imagine how the batters in t...
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani shares injury update ahead of NLDS vs. Braves
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani dealt with injury concerns toward the end of the regular season. Ohtani struggled at the plate after returning from injury late in the season, but he’s still one of the best players in the sport and the Dodgers are looking forward to having him available for the MLB playoffs. […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani shares injury update ahead of NLDS vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Shohei Ohtani Gives Injury Update Before Dodgers vs. Braves MLB Playoff Series Amid Arm, Knee Issues
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani provided a positive update to reporters regarding ailments in his left knee (inflammation, soreness, lingering pain) and right biceps (discomfort, pain) on Friday, one day before L.A. will host the Atlanta Braves for Game 1 of the National League Division Series.
Atlanta Braves NLDS eve chat and discussion, October 2
Happy Victory Friday, Braves Country. The thing that tickles me about the photo above is the bespoke “Let It Fly / Wild Card Won” sticker on that champagne bottle. It’s been a beautiful, mostly stress-free day of enjoying the satisfaction of last night’s cathartic win and all the content that came with it. For example, […]
Braves’ Chris Sale gives Ray Kerr his flowers for amazing Wild Card heroics vs. Phillies
The Atlanta Braves advanced to the National League Division Series for the first time since winning the 2021 World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Thursday’s Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series. Atlanta’s win hinged on an unusual pitching plan that featured Ray Kerr as the opener and Chris Sale handling the […] The post Braves’ Chris Sale gives Ray Kerr his flowers for amazing Wild Card heroics vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 NLDS Preview: Can the Braves topple the Dodgers once more?
Whoa, last night was fun, no? This playoff series win was at least five years in the making, which is exactly the last time the Braves won a playoff series. The Phillies have excelled at beating the Braves in October in recent years, but didn’t have a lot of luck with anyone else. I felt […]
Braves’ Walt Weiss drops fiery ‘David and Goliath’ line ahead of MLB Playoffs series vs. Dodgers
The Atlanta Braves handled business against the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL Wild Card, and now they have a date against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. It’s safe to say that the Dodgers are the title favorites, and they’re on a mission to 3-peat, which would be something no team has ever been […] The post Braves’ Walt Weiss drops fiery ‘David and Goliath’ line ahead of MLB Playoffs series vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Toppling the Juggernaut: Dodgers vs. Braves NLDS Preview
The Braves have a tall task ahead of them as they try to take down the Dodgers in the NLDS.
Dodgers NLDS Game 1: Keith Williams Jr. anthem, Adrián González first pitch
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers will have a familiar face and voice on the field before Saturday’s opener of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium, as Keith Williams Jr. is slated to sing the national anthem before Game 1 against the Atlanta Braves. It’s the 14th postseason national anthem at Dodger Stadium dating […]
MLB Playoff Predictions: Picks for National League, American League Division Series
The MLB postseason moves on this weekend to the Divisional Series, with matchups between the Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles […]
Braves pitcher Ray Kerr couldn’t stop dropping F-bombs after Wild Card win vs. Phillies
The Atlanta Braves advanced to the NLDS on Thursday night with a 6–2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of their Wild Card series. One of several heroes on the night for the Braves was pitcher Ray Kerr, who started the game and pitched three shutout innings before getting pulled to a standing…
Braves’ Walt Weiss provides update on Chris Sale NLDS plan
The Atlanta Braves have been meticulous in how they handle Chris Sale for the last three years, making sure to give him enough rest so that he can maintain his excellent form for an entire campaign. The 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner has still spent time on the injured list, but their plan […] The post Braves’ Walt Weiss provides update on Chris Sale NLDS plan appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dodgers-Braves NLDS umpires helmed by James Hoye
LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball on Friday announced the umpires for the Divisional Series round. For the Dodgers vs. Braves NLDS, the umpire crew will be led by crew chief James Hoye. This is the 18th career postseason series for Hoye, who has been umpiring in the majors since 2003. He was an umpire […]
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Anthony Franco Good afternoon, hope you’re all doing well! Looking forward to another of these, let’s get rolling Isabella It feels like each of the lower seeds has a shot at an upset this postseason with the Yankees most likely, then White Sox, Braves, and Padres being least likely (but even then an upset of […]
Phillies most to blame for heartbreaking NL Wild Card Series loss to Braves
The Phillies gave themselves a chance to escape Atlanta, then watched their season unravel Thursday night. After a 6-2 loss in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series, manager Don Mattingly and shortstop Trea Turner deserve some of the toughest questions. Mattingly’s decision to start Aaron Nola over Zack Wheeler immediately backfired. Nola […] The post Phillies most to blame for heartbreaking NL Wild Card Series loss to Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How might the Braves line up their starting pitching against the Dodgers?
We know Tarik Skubal will get the ball in Game 1 of the Braves’ NLDS showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Walt Weiss, on the other hand, has much more difficult questions to answer when it comes to how they’ll line up their starting pitching. Game 1 feels like a bullpen game. The Braves really […]
Dodgers make Tarik Skubal Game 1 decision for NLDS vs. Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are preparing for what should be a close matchup in the National League Divisional series starting in LA. Former Tigers and current Dodgers star Tarik Skubal has built close friendships in LA and fans have wondered whether he might start Game 1. ESPN baseball reporter Alden Gonzalez shared […] The post Dodgers make Tarik Skubal Game 1 decision for NLDS vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tarik Skubal starts NLDS Game 1 for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers set their trade deadline sights on one big target and landed him in Tarik Skubal. The two-time Cy Young Award winner will get the call to start Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday at Dodger Stadium against the Atlanta Braves. Fabian Ardaya at The Athletic was […]
Walt Weiss shares confident expectations for NLDS, plus injury updates
By the time you’re reading this, the Atlanta Braves will either be on the plane to Los Angeles to face off against the Dodgers in the NLDS or already touched down in the City of Angels to meet their opponents in the Divisional Series. Either way, it’s certainly been a whirlwind 24-hour period for the […]
Lane Thomas could be available for the Braves against Dodgers
According to Mark Bowman, Walt Weiss said that Lane Thomas, who has been on the IL with an intercostal strain, could be available to play against the Dodgers in the NLDS. Weiss also confirmed that both Martin Perez and Bryce Elder are out with their respective injuries, saying it’s possible they could be available for […]
Dodgers vs. Braves: NLDS Series Preview
After outlasting the Phillies in a hard-fought three-game set in Atlanta, the Atlanta Braves take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs for the first time since the 2021 NLCS. Since then, the Braves have won just one playoff series, and the Dodgers now look to complete a three-peat. The two squads have taken […] The post Dodgers vs. Braves: NLDS Series Preview appeared first on Just Baseball .
3 bold predictions for Braves-Dodgers NLDS clash
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to host the Atlanta Braves to begin the National League Division Series on Saturday. The Braves clinched a spot in the NLDS after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in their three-game NL Wild Card Series. So, will Atlanta be able to upset Los Angeles, or will the Dodgers get […] The post 3 bold predictions for Braves-Dodgers NLDS clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former All-Star reveals how Phillies can bounce back after early postseason exit
The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a tough season-ender against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Atlanta took the first game of the NL Wild Card on Tuesday and responded with a win in Game 3 after the Phillies stole the middle contest. This was a great 3-game series, and the only one to go three […] The post Former All-Star reveals how Phillies can bounce back after early postseason exit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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