Source: Skubal to start Dodgers’ NLDS opener; Braves’ plans in flux
Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal will get the ball in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, a source told ESPN on Friday.
ESPN
Ohtani won’t be fully healthy in playoffs: ‘Just got to manage’ injuries
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani said the left knee and right bicep ailments that compromised him throughout the summer are issues he’s "just going to have to manage" in the postseason.
ESPN
Will Aaron Judge Be Available For Yankees
ALDS Series vs. Rays? Published Oct. 2, 2026 6:48 p.m. ET share facebook x reddit link The New York Yankees surged its way to the American League Division Series after its two-game sweep over the Boston Red Sox. And yet, the Yankees’ dominant series win came without star Aaron Judge.
FOX Sports
Will rookie slugger take MLB playoffs by storm? Players who could decide division series
Breaking down MLB’s best-of-five Division Series and the players who will impact the games.
Yahoo
Brewers vs Padres schedule and game times for NLDS showdown
Brewers and Padres face off for spot in the NL Championship Series.
Yahoo
MLB Hitters Share What It’s Like To Face Jacob Misiorowski: ‘Swing And Pray’
Beyond his triple-digit heat, here’s what sticks out most to the hitters who have seen NL Cy Young favorite Jacob Misiorowski.
Fox Sports
The Super Specific Matchups That Could Determine Each Division Series
You know the superstars at the top of the call sheet. But what about the minute, in-the-weeds factors that will shape the course of history?
Fan Graphs
How the Yankees prepared for quirks of Tropicana Field on eve of ALDS
The Yankees’ workout Friday, on the eve of the ALDS, was targeted.
NY Post
Why Brewers may finally end postseason woes this year
The Milwaukee Brewers have become dependable regular-season contenders, but October has often brought a different story. After finishing with baseball’s best record, they have another chance to prove this team can turn sustained success into a championship run.
Clutch Points
A casual fan
The culmination of 162 games of home runs, strikeouts, bunts and diving catches. It’s been a long ride, and the gift at the end is the most high-stakes version of the sport you’ll find. Of course, not everyone has been along for that long ride.
ESPN.com
The Yankees are in great shape against pesky Rays — particularly if they’re sharp in critical area
The Yankees rolled past the Red Sox like they were playing a bunch of computer nerds.
NY Post
Dodgers’ chances for Game 1 win vs Braves may wilt depending on heat
The Dodgers’ biggest strength might lead them to their biggest flaw during the most critical part of the season. The strength? The starting pitching. The flaw? Their bullpen. The reason? A brutal heat wave that is set to hit California this weekend.
NY Post
Drew Rasmussen headlines a deep Rays staff entering ALDS
Other starters TBD as Tampa weighs its pitching options.
Yahoo
Dodgers reveal surprising mindset behind World Series three-peat quest
The Dodgers have a surprisingly simple mindset as they embark on their quest for history.
Yahoo
Previewing The Upcoming DH Class
By Steve Adams | at October 2, 2026 5:48pm CDT With the regular season in the books, MLBTR is taking a position-by-position look at the 2026-27 free agent market. Next up is the collection of designated hitter options.
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