Dodgers focus on playoff success ahead of NL Division Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for Game 1 of the National League Division Series, manager Dave Roberts emphasizes the importance of staying focused on the present rather than the pursuit of a historic third consecutive World Series title. Veteran players, including Miguel Rojas and Max Muncy, reiterate that the team is concentrating on winning games this season, not getting caught up in the weight of past successes. The Dodgers have entered the playoffs after another impressive regular season, reflecting on their goals without the distraction of historical pressures.
- •Dodgers begin NL Division Series against Braves on October 3.
- •Manager Dave Roberts stresses focusing on the current season.
- •Team remains wary of historical pressure while pursuing a third title.
- •Dodgers finished regular season successfully with over 100 wins.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers reveal surprising mindset behind World Series three-peat quest
"The Dodgers have a surprisingly simple mindset as they embark on their quest for history.
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