Dodgers name Tarik Skubal as Game 1 starter for NLDS against Braves
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have selected Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, Oct. 3. Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, will take the mound ahead of other notable pitchers such as Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow. Acquired from the Detroit Tigers in August, Skubal is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. His performance will be crucial as the Dodgers aim for postseason success.
- •Tarik Skubal will start Game 1 for the Dodgers on Oct. 3.
- •He was acquired from Detroit Tigers in August for three minor league prospects.
- •Skubal is a two-time Cy Young Award winner.
- •Other pitchers considered include Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell.
- 8:08 PMESPN MLB — Source: Skubal to start Dodgers' NLDS opener; Braves' plans in flux
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers make Tarik Skubal decision for Game 1 of NLDS vs. Braves
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers tab Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 of NLDS
"Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal will get the ball in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, a source told ESPN on Friday.
"The Dodgers have finally determined who their Game 1 starter will be.
"The two-time Cy Young Award winner will get the ball Saturday
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBOct 2, 2026, 8:08 PMSource: Skubal to start Dodgers' NLDS opener; Braves' plans in flux
Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal will get the ball in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, a source told ESPN on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 5:42 PMDodgers make Tarik Skubal decision for Game 1 of NLDS vs. Braves
The Dodgers have finally determined who their Game 1 starter will be.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 5:30 PMDodgers tab Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 of NLDS
The two-time Cy Young Award winner will get the ball Saturday
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