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Dodgers advance to NLCS as Padres season comes to an end

Headline from KYMA Yuma, from the development of Oct 7, 2026

Newest development Oct 8, 2026 · 3 reportsDodgers advance to NLCS after eliminating Braves, move closer to historic World Series three-peat

The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed back to the National League Championship Series after defeating the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Truist Park, clinching the series three games to one.

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Developments in this update

7 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Braves vs Dodgers NLDS: Watch parties, sendoffs, and tickets

    Headline from Fox5 Atlanta ·

  2. Dodgers fall to Braves 3-2 in Game 2 to tie NLDS

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

  3. Dodgers beat Braves 3-1 in Game 3 of NLDS

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

  4. Braves return home for Game 3 against Dodgers in tied NLDS

    Headline from Fox5 Atlanta ·

  5. Pages delivers go-ahead single in 7th as Dodgers beat Braves 4-1 to clinch NL Division Series

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  6. Names this update

    Dodgers advance to NLCS as Padres season comes to an end

    Headline from KYMA Yuma ·

  7. Newest

    Dodgers advance to NLCS after eliminating Braves, move closer to historic World Series three-peat

    Headline from Foxla ·

10 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

88 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Dodgers NLDS tickets so wildly cheap that fans will pay less than $1 per degree of heat (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Game 1 of the National League Division Series is slated to be a hot one, literally. First pitch between the Dodgers and Phillies or Braves (depending on who wins Game 3 of the wild-card series Thursday) is set for 1 p.m. Saturday.

  2. New York Post

    MLB unveils Dodgers’ full NLDS schedule. Fans won’t be thrilled (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Get ready for a hot Game 1, and some at-work viewing for Games 3 and 4

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Dodgers eying a 3rd straight World Series title as NLDS opener nears (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Los Angeles Dodgers are staying relaxed as they head into the postseason, aiming to become the first team since the late '90s Yankees to win three straight World Series titles

  4. New York Post

    Dodgers NLDS preview: Who has edge in matchup against Braves (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A look at how the Dodgers and Braves will match-up in their postseason meeting

  5. Fox5 Atlanta

    Braves vs Dodgers NLDS: Watch parties, sendoffs, and tickets (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    The Atlanta Braves, fresh off their 6-2 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night, released postseason tickets and scheduled fan events ahead of their National League Division Series matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Atlanta Braves vs.

  6. New York Post

    Dodgers’ chances for Game 1 win vs Braves may wilt depending on heat (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    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.

  7. New York Post

    Dodgers could take advantage of run-down Braves, top pitcher in NLDS (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Five weeks ago, Chris Sale was a problem for the Dodgers. In a 1-0 win for the Braves at Truist Park, Sale pitched a complete-game shutout, striking out 11 batters over nine innings. He allowed only five hits. He didn’t walk a batter. But the Dodgers won’t see Sale on the mound at Dodger Stadium...

  8. NBC Los Angeles

    Skubal dominates in 100-degree heat as Dodgers beat Braves 5-3 in NLDS opener (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal works against an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning of Game 1 of a National League Division Series baseball game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Los Angeles.

  9. New York Post

    The Post’s experts Dodgers-Braves, Padres-Brewers NLDS predictions (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The California Post’s experts make their predictions on the Dodgers-Braves and Padres-Brewers NLDS matchups, which are scheduled to begin Saturday: DODGERS-BRAVES Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani practices at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.

  10. NBC Los Angeles

    Blazing triple-digit heat bears down on Braves-Dodgers NLDS opener in LA (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Fans try to deal with the heat during the first inning of Game 1 of a National League Division Series baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Los Angeles.

  11. New York Post

    Braves vs. Dodgers prediction, best bets: Reigning champs on upset alert in NLDS Game 1 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Atlanta finished the regular season with the fourth-best record and fifth-best run differential, but the oddsmakers remain unmoved.

  12. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Tarik Skubal gets nod for 1st career home playoff start as Dodgers open NLDS against Braves (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Tarik Skubal expects cheers instead of boos when he pitches for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series

  13. New York Post

    Dodgers NLDS playoff roster: Josue De Paula, Hyeseong Kim active vs Braves (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Dodgers announced their roster for the NLDS with few surprises

  14. Fox5 Atlanta

    Braves face Dodgers in NLDS Game 1 following Wild Card win (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    The Atlanta Braves travel to Los Angeles to open the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Dodgers on Saturday afternoon following a series-clinching Wild Card victory. Game 1 of the best-of-five NLDS takes place Saturday at 4 p.m. EDT at Dodger Stadium.

  15. WFMZ Allentown

    Blazing triple-digit heat bears down on Braves-Dodgers NLDS opener in Los Angeles (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting the Atlanta Braves in what is forecast to be the hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium since 2017.

  16. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Blazing triple-digit heat bears down on Dodger Stadium as LA hosts Braves for NLDS opener (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    The Dodgers are hosting the Atlanta Braves in what is forecast to be the hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium since 2017.

  17. New York Post

    Teoscar Hernandez brings the heat as Dodgers strike first in NLDS opener against Braves (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Teoscar Hernandez kicked off the scoring for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS as the California heat wave is taking its toll on baseball fans at Dodger Stadium. Hernandez hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning off of Braves reliever Victor Mederos to bring home Freddie Freeman who w…

  18. New York Post

    Dodgers avoid Game 1 trap, power past Braves in NLDS opener (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A dominant start from Tarik Skubal and home runs from Teoscar Hernández, Kyle Tucker and Max Muncy lifted the Dodgers to a Game 1 win.

  19. New York Post

    Tarik Skubal steps up as Dodgers draw first blood in NLDS against Braves (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Forget about the $430-million payroll. Never mind the home field that now bears the name of a Japanese casual-wear retailer. The Dodgers turned back the clock in their playoff opener on Saturday. There was nothing fancy about their 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their National Leag…

  20. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Skubal dominates in 100-degree heat as the Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3 in NLDS opener (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Tarik Skubal tossed six dominant innings in scorching heat and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in Game 1 of their NL Division Series

  21. KOB 4

    Tarik Skubal dominates in 100-degree heat as the Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3 in NLDS opener (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Tarik Skubal tossed six dominant innings in scorching heat and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in Game 1 of their NL Division Series. The game-time temperature was 100 degrees, just shy of a Dodger Stadium record.

  22. Fox News

    Dodgers begin quest for third straight World Series title by holding on for Game 1 win over Braves (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Tarik Skubal dominated on the mound while Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández launched massive home runs to power the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Atlanta Braves for the Game 1 win.

  23. The Boston Globe

    Tarik Skubal dominates in 100-degree heat as the Dodgers beat the Braves in NLDS opener (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The two-time Cy Young Award winner allowed one run and two hits, struck out seven and walked two while starting a postseason game at home for the first time in his career.

  24. NBC Los Angeles

    Dodgers fall to Braves 3-2 in Game 2 to tie NLDS (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani exhales while batting during the third inning of Game 2 of a National League Division Series baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles.

  25. Hawaiitribune Herald

    MLB roundup: Tarik Skubal pitches Dodgers past Braves in Game 1 of NLDS (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — Tarik Skubal dominated over six innings, three home runs powered the offense and the Los Angeles Dodgers opened the National League Division Series with a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

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