Teoscar Hernández’s seventh-inning three-run homer flipped Game 1 of the Dodgers-Phillies NLDS, delivering a late edge as Ohtani battled a tough night at the plate yet still piled up nine strikeouts in six frames. The bullpen locked it down, with Roki Sasaki closing it out for the save. Dodgers momentum heading to Philadelphia sets the stage for a series where Hernández’s power and Ohtani’s playoff resilience shape fantasy and betting angles.

Fantasy managers should watch Hernández’s clutch power in high-leverage spots, Ohtani’s mixed plate results with elite strikeout outcomes, and the Dodgers’ bullpen depth after this opener. Philadelphia’s lineup must adapt to Ohtani’s efficiency and the late surge from Los Angeles, especially if Sasaki remains a back-half weapon. Series momentum is now firmly with LAD.

Blue Jays topple Yankees 10-1 in ALDS Game 1, seizing early momentum and cruising behind a balanced attack as Toronto takes a 1-0 lead in the series. The lopsided win signals a swift path for fantasy managers to chase exposure to the Jays lineup, especially in daily formats where run support and leverage spots can swing quickly.

Milwaukee’s NLDS opener delivered a pounding, 9-3, with Jackson Chourio going 3-for-3 and driving in three across the first two innings before leaving with a hamstring tightness. The Brewers jumped out to a 9-1 edge early, Peralta tying a playoff strikeout mark with nine. The Cubs battled back some, but Milwaukee’s depth and discipline set the tone for the series.

Dodgers slid past the Phillies 5-3 as Teoscar Hernandez delivered a pivotal three-run homer, and Ohtani worked six innings with nine strikeouts, easing playoff nerves. Los Angeles leaned on a bullpen quartet, including Vesia and Sasaki, to close it out while Realmuto clanged a two-run triple for Philadelphia. The night underscored the two-way impact of Ohtani and the Dodgers’ depth for fantasy leaguers.

Dodgers ride a big NL wild-card win into the NLDS, opening with Shohei Ohtani on the hill against Cristopher Sánchez at Citizens Bank Park. Ohtani’s two-way dominance sets the tone as Los Angeles leans on a tweaked lineup and depth to outlast Philadelphia’s ace in a pivotal road start.

Lineup shuffles put Tommy Edman at second, Kiké Hernández at third, Alex Call in left, Andy Pages in center, and Ben Rortvedt catching, with Will Smith on the roster but not yet cleared. The bench—Dalton Rushing, Hyeseong Kim, James Dean—gives Roberts options as the series unfolds.

Reds were swept in the wild-card, turning attention to a tougher test against the Phillies. The Ohtani-Sánchez duel, top-heavy Dodgers offense, and backups ready to contribute shape a high-leverage NLDS that could hinge on Game 1’s early momentum.

Two heavyweight NL powers collide as the Dodgers defend their title against a Phillies club determined to end postseason heartbreak. Ohtani, Yamamoto, and Snell anchor Los Angeles’ rotation, while Philadelphia navigates Wheeler’s injury and leans on Sanchez, Suarez, Luzardo, and Nola to carry the load. The series centers on tempo: Phillies must extend at-bats and blunt LA’s starters, while the Dodgers look to turn their bullpen into a stabilizing force in tight late innings.

Key strategic edges: the Phillies’ grind-it-out approach to force longer at-bats to fatigue the Dodgers’ rotation, and the Dodgers’ bullpen reliability in high-leverage moments. The outcome will hinge on how well each team executes game plans once the starters exit and how bullpen missteps are avoided or exploited. Saturday’s start looms as a marquee showdown.

Dodgers and Phillies meet in the NLDS after LA’s red-hot run and Philly’s potent offense. Shohei Ohtani will make his playoff pitching debut for the Dodgers in Game 1, with critics calling for total dominance after his October ramp-up. Veterans like Mookie Betts and Kyle Schwarber anchor two lineups expected to be fueled by late-season form, while analysts pick the winner as the NL’s best, underscoring a tantalizing, edge-by-edge series.

Inside the chatter, the Phillies’ depth and stars Adler Bryce Harper and Turner pace the offense, against a Dodgers squad riding Ohtani’s two-way power and a rested rotation. The path to victory hinges on pitching depth and explosive moments from the big boppers, making this a long, strategic clash worthy of postseason lore.