Ken Rosenthal questions Dodgers' beatability against Braves in NLDS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Ken Rosenthal, MLB insider, discussed the Los Angeles Dodgers' chances against the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series. He expressed confidence in the Dodgers' pitching rotation but noted concerns about their hitting performance. Rosenthal highlighted Freddie Freeman's recent swing adjustments and Mookie Betts' strong finish to the season. He acknowledged the Braves' potential, with Chris Sale's availability for key games. The series opener is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium.
- •Rosenthal favors the Dodgers due to their pitching depth.
- •Concerns remain regarding the Dodgers' hitting consistency.
- •Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts are critical players for Los Angeles.
- •Braves' Chris Sale may play a crucial role in the series.
- •Game 1 is set for Saturday at Dodger Stadium.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Why MLB insider Ken Rosenthal doesn’t believe the Dodgers are beatable vs. Braves
"MLB insider Ken Rosenthal was asked whether the Los Angeles Dodgers are beatable in their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves . His answer leaned one way without closing the door. “Are they beatable in this series? I don’t think so, necessarily,” the FOX Sports insider said on Foul Territory . “I do like the Dodgers in this […] The post Why MLB insider Ken Rosenthal doesn’t believe the Dodgers are beatable vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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