Dylan Dodd

The Atlanta Braves have named left-hander Dylan Dodd as their opener for NLDS Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with playoffs getting underway at Dodger Stadium. Manager Walt Weiss, Brent Suter and Lane Thomas discussed lineups, openers and weather conditions ahead of the series, while fans in Los Angeles are debating how the matchup will unfold.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for their National League Division Series, with lineup and pitching decisions drawing attention. Tarik Skubal has been named to start Game 1 over Yoshinobu Yamamoto, while the Braves will counter with Dylan Dodd. Updates on the Dodgers' bullpen and rotation status have been released, and Teoscar Hernandez's home run recently helped Los Angeles shut out the Giants heading into the postseason.