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also tried the pulled pork sliders from King’s Hawaiian on the reserve level in right field (same stand as spam musubi dog). 3 sliders for $14.99, with slaw and a tangy sauce. Good stuff It’s not called prince’s hawaiian

3 pulled pork sliders from King’s Hawaiian at Dodger Stadium

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the spam musubi dog looks like the best of these postseason offerings, and the least expensive. It’s $12.99 A little messy, but the tempura fried rice bun holds together, and the hot dog is good

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The churro waffle ice cream sandwich is $16.99, as is the strawberry funnel cake (pictured below at reserve level section 2)

Churro waffle ice cream sandwich and a strawberry funnel cake, both available at Dodger Stadium

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The real mvp of the reserve level

A big fan (Power Breezer) blowing cold air at Dodger Stadium

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New name for when the Dodgers hit 3 home runs: punchtober?

Postseason cocktails at Dodger Stadium:

On the left, a pink concoction called Punchtober

on the right, and orange drink called Creamsicle Buzz

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Pretty hot again today, 97 degrees at the moment at Dodger Stadium. Only ones on the field are a Braves player jogging (I didn’t see who), plus Josue De Paula working with Dino Ebel on outfield drills

Dodgers coach Dino Ebel working with Josue De Paula in the outfield about 4.5 hours before the start time of NLDS Game 2

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but that’s such a long time from now

danger symbol with the header “Extreme Heat Warning.”

Extreme heat warning. These conditions are expected to last until 8:00 PM, Thursday, October 8.

National Weather Service

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Keith Williams Jr. was wearing this suit while belting out the anthem in triple-digit temperatures by the way (photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Keith Williams Jr. singing the national anthem at Dodger Stadium before Game 1 of the 2026 NLDS on October 3, 2026 (photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

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Let’s take a closer look at the souvenir glove bowl only maybe Slender Man could wear

souvenir Dodgers glove bowl, with an apparent slot to somehow fit a tiny hand in

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some real sticker shock on the orange chicken fries. An astonishing $39.99 for not that large a portion Guess it depends how much you value the hard plastic souvenir glove-shaped bowl it comes in

Orange chicken fries in a souvenir glove bowl at dodger stadium

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Chris Sale started and pitched into the 7th on Tuesday, then got final 4 outs to close out the wild card series Thursday. Braves manager Walt Weiss said Braves won't decide until Sunday morning whether Sale starts Game 2 on Sunday night

From Braves manager Walt Weiss, on pitcher Chris Sale:

The deciding factor is always going to be how Chris is
feeling. Now, to me it's not that big a deal when he
pitches. He's going to pitch in this series. Dodgers can't
win it in two. So he's going to pitch. It really doesn't matter
when.
Yeah, when we came in the other night, the first words out
of his mouth were "I feel amazing." If he were to come in
tomorrow morning and say "I feel amazing," there's a
chance he pitches tomorrow.

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Eric Stephen @ericstephen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

good morning, there are playoffs today

Dodger Stadium on the morning of Saturday, October 3, 2026, five hours before Game 1 of the Dodgers-Braves NLDS

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series starts mañana, but here are the NLDS umpires hoye

ATL @ LAD NLDS at Los Angeles on FOX/FS1/FOX Deportes/FOX One:
Game 1
Umpire
HP Game
Previous Postseason Assignments
HP
Roberto Ortiz
1
1 WC, 3 DS
1B
Chris Guccione
2
6 WC, 9 DS, 5 LCS, 2 WS
2B
James Hoye (CC)
3
5 WC, 5 DS, 5 LCS, 2 WS
3B
Tripp Gibson
4
5 WC, 4 DS, 2 LCS, 1 WS
LF
Jim Wolf
5
3 WC, 8 DS, 5 LCS, 2 WS
RF
Mike Estabrook
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3 WC, 3 DS, 1 LCS

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Eric Stephen @ericstephen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

tabloid papers are often garbage but damnit if I don't love some of the headlines

headline of The California Post, showing Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal, both of whom had surgery to remove loose bodies from their left elbows this season, using a smaller nano needle by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The headline is NEAL ARM STRONG with the subheader "Miracle med procedure put Dodgers one small step from postseason glory"

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Eric Stephen @ericstephen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Alex Vesia said he thought the same thing some of you did about a flyball pitcher having a double play promo.

Habit Burger advertisement for an Alex Vesia promo, with the tagline "it's game time," showing a double char cheeseburger, a salad with double chargrilled chicken breasts

A Habit Burger promo showing Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia with the wording "My Habit challenges"

“I thought the same thing. … It’s double the meat, double the protein, so I understand the double. Obviously, they weren’t going to do doubles, that would be brutal. … I think when you talk to just a regular person that’s not a big baseball fan, if you ask them what a double play is, I think they would be able to grasp that concept. So it reaches everybody, not just baseball specifics. When they were going over the concept, I definitely went back and forth on them about the naming.”

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Oklahoma City manager Scott Hennessy — the PCL manager of the year fresh off a Triple-A championship —is here at Dodger Stadium as the Dodgers prepare for the NLDS Seen here with first base coach Chris Woodward and third base coach Dino Ebel

Dodgers coaches Chris Woodward (background) and Dino Ebel (foreground left) talk with Oklahoma City manager Scott Hennessy at Dodger Stadium on October 1, 2026 as the Dodgers prepare for the NLDS

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one last item: Wing Sampler "shareable platter of 45 crispy chicken wings tossed in multiple homemade sauces – Buffalo, Lemon Pepper and Spicy & Sweet Gochujang" -Reserve Section 12 Chicken Change Up -Field Level Section 47 Flamin’ Hot Corner 📸 Levy via Eddie Sanchez

Dodger Stadium NLDS food

Wing Sampler: A shareable platter of 45 crispy chicken wings tossed in multiple homemade sauces – Buffalo, Lemon Pepper and Spicy & Sweet Gochujang. Reserve Level Section 12 Chicken Change Up and Field Level Section 47 Flamin’ Hot Corner.

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Colossal Burger "24-ounce burger patty with American cheese, shredded lettuce, grilled onions, tomatoes and secret sauce on a 10-inch brioche bun, served with a fries on a 4-pound tray" -Reserve Section 12 Grand Slam Burgers -RF Plaza Cantina photo (4-pound tray!) via Levy & Eddie Sanchez

Dodger Stadium NLDS food

Colossal Burger: 24-ounce burger patty with American cheese, shredded lettuce, grilled onions, tomatoes and secret sauce on a 10-inch brioche bun, served with a fries on a 4-pound tray. Reserve Level Section 12 Grand Slam Burgers and Right Field Plaza Cantina.

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I want to try this even though I'm not the biggest guac fan... Chicharron & Guacamole a simple description: "House-made crispy chicharron with fresh guacamole." Field Level Section 10 Fan Fare Reserve Level Section 4 Fan Fare (photo from Levy/Eddie Sanchez)

Dodger Stadium NLDS food:

Chicharron & Guacamole: House-made crispy chicharron with fresh guacamole. Field Level Section 10 Fan Fare and Reserve Level Section 4 Fan Fare.

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Spam musubi dog "Tempura fried rice bun with a spam hot dog, drizzled with oyster sauce, spicy mustard and scallions." available at Reserve Level Section 32 King’s Hawaiian (photo via Levy and Eddie Sanchez)

NLDS food at Dodger Stadium:

Spam Musubi Dog: Tempura fried rice bun with a spam hot dog, drizzled with oyster sauce, spicy mustard and scallions. Reserve Level Section 32 King’s Hawaiian.

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This one feels like flying too close to the sun, but here is the churro waffle ice cream sandwich "Cinnamon sugar dusted waffles with chocolate chip ice cream, caramel sauce and whipped cream" Field Level Section 46 Sweet Spot Reserve Level Section 2 Trolley Treats photo via Levy (Eddie Sanchez)

Dodger Stadium 2026 NLDS food...

Churro Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich: Cinnamon sugar dusted waffles with chocolate chip ice cream, caramel sauce and whipped cream. Field Level Section 46 Sweet Spot and Reserve Level Section 2 Trolley Treats.

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among the new food items at Dodger Stadium for the NLDS is orange chicken fries from Levy: "Loaded fries topped with crispy chicken, classic orange sauce, shredded mozzarella, spicy mayo and green onions." available RF Plaza Cantina & Reserve section 17 LA Taqueria 📸 Levy (via Eddie Sanchez)

available at Dodger Stadium for the NLDS...
Orange Chicken Fries: Loaded fries topped with crispy chicken, classic orange sauce, shredded mozzarella, spicy mayo and green onions. Right Field Plaza Cantina and Reserve Level Section 17 LA Taqueria

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postseason logo is on the field at dodger stadium

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Looks like about 98 degrees on 1pm Saturday at Dodger Stadium

weather forecast for Elysian Park in Los Angeles, CA (right next to Dodger Stadium) on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a high of 98 degrees and a low of 75

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from the mlb press release sunday...

IF RANGERS/ASTROS-WHITE SOX IS OVER
Time (ET/Site Time)
NETWORKS
Game 3: #6 D-backs/Phillies @
#3 Braves
2:00 p.m.
NBC & Peacock
Game 3: #5 Red Sox @ #4 Yankees
8:00 p.m.
NBC & Peacock
Game 3: #5 Cubs @ #4 Padres
10:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.
Peacock & NBCSN

IF BOS @ NYY and CWS @ TEX/HOU
ARE OVER
Time (ET/Site Time)
NETWORKS
Game 3: #6 D-backs/Phillies @
#3 Braves
2:00 p.m.
NBC & Peacock
Game 3: #5 Cubs @ #4 Padres
8:00 p.m./5:00 p.m.
NBC & Peacock

IF CWS @ TEX/HOU and
CHC @ SD ARE OVER
Time (ET/Site Time)
NETWORKS
Game 3: #6 D-backs/Phillies @
#3 Braves
2:00 p.m.
NBC & Peacock
Game 3: #5 Red Sox @ #4 Yankees
8:00 p.m.
NBC & Peacock

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the last montgomery ward is on the south side of chicago

white sox hitters due up:
braden montgomery
colson montgomery
sam antonacci

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obligatory, from that very at-bat

Ozzie Smith, batting left-handed in Game 5 of the 1985 NLCS

NBC graphic: "Has not homered batting lefty in 2,967 career at bats"

(he homered off Tom Niedenfuer to win the game)

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I like how the dots and positions on gameday get all bunched up during mound visits

a snapshot of mlb gameday for braves-phillies, showing all the phillies infielders around the mound for a visit with the pitcher and catcher

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