fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 1hOn the "fearless" Andy Pages, who overcame the worst October in baseball history at the plate and had his moment to send the Dodgers to the NLCS: www.nytimes.com/athletic/766... 0202
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 1hDodgers-Brewers in the NLCS for the third time in nine years. 0131
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 10hMiguel Rojas' back is feeling "not great," Dave Roberts said, but the Dodgers aren't contemplating a move in part because removing him from the NLDS roster would make Rojas ineligible for the NLCS. Rojas will "lay low" today and the Dodgers still have infield coverage. 0121
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 11hSome Dodgers Game 4 lineup thoughts on @TheAthleticMLB live blog: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...nytimes.comInsights on Dodgers Game 4 lineup (Gift Article)Shohei Ohtani never hit lower than second in his first three seasons as a Los Angeles Dodger until Game 3 of the NLDS last night, when Dave Roberts moved him to fifth. Roberts suggested it was a one-d... 020
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 12hDodgers in Game 4: Betts 6, Freeman 3, Smith 2, Ohtani DH, T. Hernández 7, Muncy 5, K. Hernández 4, Tucker 9, Pages 8, Glasnow RHP Shohei Ohtani hits fourth against a righty. Kiké Hernández earns another start over Tommy Edman. 0133
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 07/10/2026On Kiké Hernández, the Dodgers’ postseason “monster” who announced his annual arrival in October and launched the Dodgers back to within one game of returning to the NLDS: www.nytimes.com/athletic/766... 2545
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Dave Roberts: “We needed a bit of that Kiké dust.” 2493
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Miguel Rojas said he felt some tightness in his left lower back/hip area. He wasn’t concerned about his availability going forward. 0236
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Live Dodgers-Braves Game 3 takeaways: www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...nytimes.comKiké Hernández delivers again as Dodgers, Yamamoto take 2-1 NLDS lead over Braves 060
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 06/10/2026When Dave Roberts approached Shohei Ohtani yesterday about hitting him fifth, Roberts said Ohtani told him he was going to suggest dropping him in the order back in September. Roberts said the drop is just for today against Chris Sale. 0112
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Dodgers in Game 3: Betts 6, Freeman 3, T. Hernández 7, Smith 2, Ohtani DH, Rojas 4, Pages 8, Tucker 9, K. Hernández 5, Yamamoto RHP 071
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Shohei Ohtani is hitting fifth for the Dodgers today. 3142
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Miguel Rojas said he’s in the lineup today, hitting sixth against Chris Sale. 091
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Dave Roberts said Andy Pages is “trying to do too much” at the plate. Still, even in the backdrop of his struggles last postseason, don’t expect that to lead to taking Pages out of the lineup just yet. 170
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Dave Roberts: "There should be a lot of talk about Chris Sale, but our guy's pretty dang good." 0150
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 06/10/2026In an unsurprising development, Yoshinobu Yamamoto said (through Yoshihiro Sonoda) he would be willing to pitch in relief or on short rest if needed this October. Could open the door for him to pitch twice in this NLDS if needed. 2190
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 05/10/2026On a concerning night at the plate for the Dodgers, which has flipped the state of this NLDS and once again put the focus on the team’s biggest star: www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...nytimes.comShohei Ohtani, Dodgers offense go quiet in Game 2. The level of concern is rising 050
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The Dodgers have put the stop sign on Andy Pages for ABS challenges: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...nytimes.comNo more challenges for Pages (Gift Article)Andy Pages used and lost an ABS challenge for the Dodgers yesterday. He went 11-for-25 on ABS challenges during the regular season, a 44 percent success rate that became enough of an issue that manage... 2141
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Dodgers in Game 2: Betts 6, Ohtani DH, Smith 2, Freeman 3, T. Hernández 7, Tucker 9, Pages 8, Rojas 5, Edman 4, Snell LHP Miguel Rojas starts in Max Muncy's place. Braves going with Ray Kerr as an opener. 071
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 04/10/2026On Tarik Skubal's Dodgers postseason debut, and his ability to block out the heat that is surrounding each start he makes this October: www.nytimes.com/athletic/765... 0200
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Quick takeaways from the Dodgers’ Game 1 win: www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...nytimes.comTarik Skubal comes out scorching as Dodgers take Game 1. Can Braves handle the heat? (Gift Article)The Braves' decision to start Chris Sale in Game 2 looms even larger. 0131
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Blake Treinen's shoulder issue is "not surgical," Andrew Friedman said today, as the Dodgers president of baseball ops did not rule out Treinen being an option this month: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...nytimes.comDodgers roster details (Gift Article)Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Blake Treinen's shoulder injury is "not surgical" and did not rule him out for some kind of October role. The original thought was that Tr... 030
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The Athletic subscribers: I'll be in the discussion tab for Dodgers-Braves taking some questions for the next half hour or so about Game 1. Fire them away here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb...nytimes.comAtlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers Game Discussion - October 03, 2026 - The AthleticAtlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, October 03, 2026. Join the discussion with subscribers of The Athletic. 020
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Josue De Paula is on the Dodgers' postseason roster. He has an admirer in Juan Soto. Story with Will Sammon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...nytimes.comJuan Soto tips his cap to Dodgers' rookie Josue De Paula — and his shuffle 030
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Dodgers in Game 1: Betts 6, Ohtani DH, Smith 2, Freeman 3, T. Hernández 7, Tucker 9, Pages 8, Muncy 5, Edman 4, Skubal LHP 051
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Josue De Paula is on the NLDS roster, Dave Roberts said. So is Hyeseong Kim. No Jack Dreyer or Justin Wrobleski. 1224
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026On the Dodgers' Game 1 and 2 starters: www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...nytimes.comThe ‘Big Bro, Little Bro’ bond that powers the Dodgers’ rotation (and a viral video) (Gift Article)Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell love to joke around, but the two Dodgers aces have formed a deep friendship. 020
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Blake Snell starts Game 2 for the Dodgers, which likely lines Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Game 3. What the numbers say, and what Dave Roberts said yesterday about the team's thinking over on our live blog (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...nytimes.comSnell to start Game 2, Yamamoto Game 3 for Dodgers (Gift Article)The Dodgers announced Blake Snell will start Game 2 on Sunday, which means Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start Game 3. The logic is layered. For one, the Braves are significantly worse against left-handed p... 0120
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026On Shohei Ohtani, who has a bat in his hand right now and is about to take BP again: www.nytimes.com/athletic/765... 0201
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The Dodgers named their Branch Rickey minor league players of the year: Josue De Paula and Christian Zazueta. 0141
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Asked Shohei Ohtani (through Ireton) about Andrew Friedman's comments last month, saying Ohtani's transparency about how he was feeling was "not as awesome." 140
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026For everything Tarik Skubal, the reigning back-to-back unanimous Cy Young winner, has accomplished, he has not had the experience he will have on Saturday afternoon. He never got a chance to pitch at home in October. He will for the Dodgers tomorrow. www.nytimes.com/athletic/765... 1121
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Dave Roberts listed Tanner Scott, Evan Phillips, Roki Sasaki and Edwin Díaz amongst the arms he would feel "comfortable" closing a game. Scott is probably highest on that list of relievers, but Roberts said he didn't want that to prevent him from deploying Scott earlier. 080
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Dodgers will go 14 position players, 12 pitchers for the NLDS, per Dave Roberts. They're not ready to announce the Game 2 and 3 starter, Roberts said. Yoshinobu Yamamoto faced hitters Wednesday....which means Game 3 would be on his regular rest. 0100
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Shohei Ohtani (through Will Ireton) said "I haven't been able to get a good grasp of the root cause of all" of his various ailments (biceps, knee, neck). Said he will take some time to evaluate in the offseason. "As of now, it's something I'm just going to have to manage." 2111
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The Dodgers will start Tarik Skubal in Game 1 of the NLDS, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation told @theathletic.com. The big deadline acquisition will get the ball to start the Dodgers' run at a threepeat: www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...nytimes.comTarik Skubal to start Game 1 for Dodgers as L.A.’s pursuit of another World Series title begins (Gift Article)Skubal earned the nod over the reigning World Series MVP, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. 1160
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Some things I think about the Dodgers heading into October and their matchup with the Braves, including: - can they catch up to fastballs like they did in September? - can Freddie Freeman get his swing right? - what can you expect from Shohei Ohtani? www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...nytimes.comThe Dodgers are chasing a three-peat. The Braves stand in their way, with 6 questions looming (Gift Article)Freddie Freeman said of his ailments: "A couple of Octobers ago was probably 100 times worse. I truly feel good right now, physically. " 132
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Kyle Tucker’s first season as a Dodger has been a disappointment, but it’s written in pencil and lacks an ending. A big October could change everything for the 29-year-old, a chance to rewrite his legacy in pen. w/ @katiejwoo.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...nytimes.comKyle Tucker was a costly bust. October offers a chance at salvation 050
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Because the Padres advanced, Game 1 of the NLDS for the Dodgers will be at 1 pm on Saturday. It’s going to be a hot one. Stay hydrated, folks. 3263
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The Kyle Tucker signing became the avatar of the Dodgers’ unfettered spending. Then his first season in LA became a disaster. Up next: an October that can wipe away a career-worst year. From @katiejwoo.bsky.social and I on the perception and reality of Tucker: www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...nytimes.comKyle Tucker was a costly bust. October offers a chance at salvation 040
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Dave Roberts said the Dodgers will wait to officially announce their starting pitchers for the NLDS until later in the week. 0114
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Edgardo Henriquez recently faced hitters and came out of it well, Brandon Gomes said. If all goes well this week, Gomes said he expects Henriquez on the NLDS roster. 0182
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 29/09/2026For @theathletic.com's live blog on Atlanta's Game 1 starter, Chris Sale, who I'm sure the Dodgers would rather not have to face again should Atlanta advance to the NLDS: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...nytimes.comSale remains ageless (Gift Article)The pinnacle of Chris Sale’s elite season to date came at Truist Park, against the team the Atlanta Braves are hoping to see in the National League Division Series should they get past the Philadelphi... 161
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 29/09/2026On Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal, “Big Bro” and “Little Bro,” who argue which is which but have fostered a Dodgers friendship built on the respect of being two-time Cy Young winners: www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...nytimes.comThe 'Big Bro, Little Bro' bond that powers the Dodgers' rotation (and a viral video) 061
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Initial fear is Blake Treinen suffered a capsule injury, Dave Roberts said. MRI scheduled for tomorrow. 022
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Edgardo Henriquez will face hitters this week, Dave Roberts said. If all goes well, he will be on the NLDS roster. 0132
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Blake Snell passed a test, Shohei Ohtani still needs to get going at the plate and Blake Treinen’s season appears over. On an eventful Saturday in San Francisco for the Dodgers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...nytimes.comSome health questions answered, others arise for Dodgers with October looming 1120
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Blake Treinen’s shoulder flared up while warming up. His season’s over, per Dave Roberts. Will get imaging soon. 2214
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The Dodgers secured the bye. Their new magic number: 11 wins to winning a third straight World Series. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...nytimes.comDodgers secure first-round bye as they pursue a World Series three-peat (Gift Article)The Dodgers secured the bye with the Atlanta Braves' loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night. 0160
fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 25/09/2026On Dalton Rushing, Josue De Paula and the looming battle for a spot on the Dodgers postseason roster: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...nytimes.comDodgers get Rushing back, for now (Gift Article)Dalton Rushing will be activated tomorrow, Dave Roberts said.Rushing has been trying to rehab a small tear in his ulnar collateral ligament and flexor strain in his right elbow that has limited him to... 030