Dodgers secure first-round bye in the NL playoffs

The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured the National League's final first-round bye in the playoffs, following the Atlanta Braves' loss to the Cincinnati Reds on September 24. This achievement allows the Dodgers to prepare for the postseason, with notable players like Shohei Ohtani returning to the lineup. The Dodgers are finishing the regular season with a series against the San Francisco Giants, an opportunity to get players ready before the playoffs. As the likely No. 2 seed, they await the winner of the wild card series between the Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies for their National League Division Series opponent.

• 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers lock up NL bye as playoff picture comes into focus