MLB Baseball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 7, 2026, 10:03 PM ET
Postseason Results
The Dodgers took a 2-1 lead in the NL Division Series after Yamamoto outdueled Chris Sale in a 3-1 win over the Braves. The Dodgers' Game 4 lineup is missing second baseman Miguel Rojas, who is sidelined with a back issue, while Michael Harris's replacement in right field is Acuña for Atlanta.
In San Diego's series against Milwaukee, the Padres will have closer Mason Miller available for Game 4 after his paternity leave, while the Brewers have tabbed Robert Gasser to start.
American League Division Series
The Guardians kept their season alive by breaking out their bats in Game 3 after managing just three runs in the first two games. Chicago and Cleveland will both send openers to the mound as the White Sox look to complete a sweep.
Around the League
Alex Cora again declined the chance to manage the Phillies and plans to take the 2027 season off. Former Dodgers general manager Fred Claire, who oversaw the 1988 World Series club, died at 91. Four-time AL strikeout leader Sam McDowell also died at 84.
Labor Outlook
The playoffs are also shaping the upcoming labor fight, as players and executives weigh whether a Dodgers dynasty could push the league toward a salary cap in the 2026 collective bargaining talks.