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The Opener: NLDS, ALDS, NLCS

By Nick Deeds | October 11, 2024 at 8:05am CDT

With two of the four teams headed to the LCS already decided, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on headed into the weekend:

1. NLDS Game 5:

Baseball fans get to enjoy three games from three different series this weekend, starting with a winner-take-all rubber match between the Dodgers and Padres at Dodger Stadium at 5:08pm local time this evening. In the first instance of a pitching match-up featuring two Japanese-born pitchers in MLB playoff history, Yoshinobu Yamamoto (3.00 ERA in 18 starts) will take the ball for the Dodgers in Game 5 opposite Padres veteran Yu Darvish (3.31 ERA in 16 starts). Yamamoto pitched for the Dodgers in Game 1 but was torched for five runs in three innings of work amid whispers that the star hurler was tipping his pitches. Meanwhile, Darvish hurled seven innings of one-run ball in his start against the Dodgers earlier in this series.

2. ALDS Game 5:

Tomorrow, another set of division rivals will prepare for a winner-take-all Game 5 when the Tigers and Guardians head back to Cleveland for a game scheduled at 8:08pm local time tomorrow evening. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal (2.39 ERA) will be back on the mound for the Guardians after previously striking out 14 across 13 scoreless frames this postseason between dominant starts against the Astros and Guardians. The Guardians have not announced their starter as they try to hand Skubal the first loss of his postseason career, though injuries to the Detroit lineup could help their own pitching staff keep pace with the dominant lefty.

Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter departed last night’s game with an apparent hamstring injury, and manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (including Evan Woodbery of MLive) that the club will need to get Carpenter looked at by team doctors before determining his availability for Game 5. Meanwhile, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reported last night that catcher Jake Rogers also underwent imaging after having his wrist and forearm wrapped in the aftermath of Game 4, though specifics of the backstop’s potential injury aren’t known. With two key pieces of the club’s starting lineup potentially unavailable headed into Game 5, the Tigers could need to rely on backup catcher Dillon Dingler and Carpenter’s platoon partner Justyn-Henry Malloy to take the club to the ALCS.

3. NLCS Game 1:

On Sunday, the winner of tonight’s game 5 will move on to face the Mets in Game 1 of the NLCS, which will take place at either Dodger Stadium or San Diego’s Petco Park at 5:15 local time that evening. With the club’s entire rotation set to be fully rested entering the series, the Mets appear likely to turn to either Luis Severino (3.91 ERA) or Sean Manaea (3.47 ERA) in Sunday’s game, while the Dodgers would likely turn to Jack Flaherty (3.17 ERA) should they advance. The Padres have less certainty in their rotation situation than the other remaining NL clubs after losing Joe Musgrove to Tommy John surgery earlier this postseason, but could start right-hander Michael King (2.95 ERA) on short rest or simply lean on their dominant bullpen in the first game of the seven game set.

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  1. Canuckleball

    8 months ago

    Carpenter would be a massive loss for the Tigers. Here’s hoping it was just a cramp or something minor (although it didn’t look like it)

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    • Acoss1331

      8 months ago

      It didn’t look good. If he’s not in the lineup this will hurt the Tigers, even if they have Skubal on the mound.

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      • jaysfansince1977

        8 months ago

        As Canuck said it could be a cramp, but it did not look to be that to me. Tigers going need to have someone like Greene step up in a big way with the bat

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        • avenger65

          8 months ago

          jaysfan: The announcers, who have no idea what the injury could be, speculated that he could have hurt his back. Either way, it would be difficult to come for game 5. Hopefully the rest of the players will pick him up.

          Reply
  2. Acoss1331

    8 months ago

    Tarik Skubal is undoubtedly the best guy to save Detroit’s playoff run. I think it’ll be a close game, and if the Tigers give Skubal just enough runs, maybe 2 or 3, I think that’s enough to win it. I could be wrong, maybe the Guardians figure him out and hammer him with runs.

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    • mad1

      8 months ago

      Tigers are going home but a nice run

      Reply
    • User 4014041831

      8 months ago

      Yeah I think it should be a relatively low scoring nail biter. I can see CLE or DET winning a 1 run game. I think CLE will find a way and win something like 5-4 .Clase isn’t perfect but he closes it out, Fry, Ramirez, Kwan, Thomas get some timely hits definitely maybe. Gimenez has kind of regressed this year offensively it seems to me. He should have enough experience now to be a 15 HR, 75 RBI, 15 SB, OBP .315.
      Still Golden glove defense at SS or 2B.

      I know Tigers fans would love to see them advance and Tarik duplicate a Mickey Lolich kind of 7 game series 1968 magic in the next 2 rounds.
      Eh? Almost Canadian so close to Toronto you know.

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    • avenger65

      8 months ago

      across: I don’t know. According to the article, Skubal will be pitching for both the Tigers and the guardians.

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      • Acoss1331

        8 months ago

        Avenger,

        Good catch!

        “Tigers ace Tarik Skubal (2.39 ERA) will be back on the mound for the Guardians.”

        Reply
        • waittilnextyear

          8 months ago

          That should give the Guardians the edge now

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  3. JoeBrady

    8 months ago

    Two Japanese pitchers going in the finale. Nice touch. That should get nice ratings in Japan.

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    • ChuckyNJ

      8 months ago

      Uhh, the time zone difference means Friday evening in the US is Saturday morning in Japan.

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      • imissjoebuzas

        8 months ago

        They’ll be watching regardless of the time in Japan.
        They are baseball crazy over there and very proud of their countrymen.

        Reply
      • JoeBrady

        8 months ago

        the time zone difference means Friday evening in the US is Saturday morning in Japan.
        ===============================
        Correct. I used to watch about 20 minutes of baseball in the morning during my visit to Japan.

        Reply
    • User 2770661946

      8 months ago

      Two whites starting at second base. That should get good ratings in Indiana.

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      • Samuel

        8 months ago

        Oh, jeeze…..another SJW knucklehead.

        TerryTurnbuckle;

        Your first sentence is incorrect.

        Your equating ethnic groups in America to people from other countries is moronic. If Joe had written that about Ohtani – as has been written for years – it would be understood. Many in Japan love baseball (guaranteed they know more about it than you do) and in fact do watch major games in America and are proud when players that came from there excel in America.

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        • Manfred Rob's Earth Band

          8 months ago

          Feel better bruh?

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        • User 2770661946

          8 months ago

          My first sentence is correct, unless you think Cronenworth hasn’t played 2b this series. Even the Japanese fans could tell you that. (Guaranteed they knew that and you didn’t) As for the rest of your nonsense, pipe down.

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        • Samuel

          8 months ago

          TerryTurnbuckle;

          You’re a lightweight and a kid.

          I’m an adult with adult experiences and a free thinker.

          I know being a totalitarian is righteous with the programmed in America today, but please don’t give me orders.

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        • Samuel

          8 months ago

          Manfred Rob’s Earth Band;

          Golly…..

          TerryTurnbuckle responded to me. Sorry he didn’t respond to you.

          Totalitarians are like that. They do what they want and tell everyone else what they’re allowed to do. For centuries.

          Reply
        • JoeBrady

          8 months ago

          and are proud when players that came from there excel in America.
          ======================
          I worked with the Japanese for years. Nothing made their eyes light up than talking about successful Japanese players in the US. It’s like me talking about my HS FB team.

          Reply
      • JoeBrady

        8 months ago

        No idea what that means.

        Reply
  4. Informed Sportsball Discussion

    8 months ago

    King would be on normal rest. He last pitched on Tuesday.

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    • avenger65

      8 months ago

      Informed: I think Yu will button up the series, but I also feel very optimistic with King.

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    • Brew’88

      8 months ago

      Normal rest would be 4 days between games, King will only have 3 games off since Tuesday.

      Reply
      • Mojo37

        8 months ago

        enjoy the game Brew.

        Reply
        • Brew88

          8 months ago

          You too, hope you’re there.

          Reply
        • Mojo37

          8 months ago

          helluva series Brew. I feel your pain.

          Reply
        • Brew’88

          8 months ago

          Well, I’ve waited 55 years, but we’ll reload and try again next year.

          That pen is something special. Never thought I’d say this but, beat the Mets.

          Reply
        • Mojo37

          8 months ago

          thanks Brother.

          Reply
      • fox471 Dave

        8 months ago

        Actually, king will be taking the rest of the off- season off, as will Darvish.

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        • Informed Sportsball Discussion

          8 months ago

          @fox471 Yes, you’re very clever. Here’s a gold star to shove up your ass.

          Reply
        • Mojo37

          8 months ago

          Padres have a great team. But some of their fans don’t seem to know how to gracefully lose. Just like some Dodger fans act like jerks.

          Reply
        • Butter Biscuits

          8 months ago

          You guys choked didn’t even put up a fight the last 2 games

          Reply
      • Informed Sportsball Discussion

        8 months ago

        @Brew88 The NLCS starts on Sunday. Starters pitch every fifth day. Sunday is the fifth day since Tuesday. That is 4 days in between.

        Moot point now.

        Reply
  5. User 2770661946

    8 months ago

    Cleveland and Detroit fighting for the right to be humiliated against the Yankees.

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    • Old York

      8 months ago

      @TerryTurnbuckle

      Yanks can’t even humiliate the Royals. 3-1 win? What happened to the powerful Yankee offense? All 4 games had a difference of 2 or 1 runs. Jazz humiliated himself by crying about a guy sliding into 2nd base. Players nowadays are pampered babies crying about everything under the sun. Boo Hoo! He called me a mean name!

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      • whyhayzee

        8 months ago

        Not to mention they stole game 1 on an awful call by the umpire. And then to pour salt, Witt got rung up in the 9th on a pitch in a different continent. But sure, the $600 Trillion Yankees are great.

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        • avenger65

          8 months ago

          whyhayzee: Amazing how the nyy get all the calls. I’m hoping for a Padres/Tigers WS. That should result in a lot of soiled underpants among network executives and the rest of the media.

          1
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        • fox471 Dave

          8 months ago

          Well, the Padres were hoping too. Alas, they LOST.

          Reply
    • JRamHOF

      8 months ago

      Why even play the games? Just hang the banner already

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    • Samuel

      8 months ago

      TerryTurnbuckle……

      Yet another classless, entitled Yankee troll graces the chatroom.

      Reply
      • User 2770661946

        8 months ago

        Chat room? I don’t know what corners of the internet you hang out in but this isn’t a chat room. Take your filth elsewhere

        3
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        • Samuel

          8 months ago

          TerryTurnbuckle;

          This is a baseball site. Most people come to discuss baseball.

          You haven’t.

          You’re a know-nothing troll.

          1
          Reply
        • User 2770661946

          8 months ago

          People that come to this site know that Cronenworth has been the Padres second baseman and are aware of his ethnicity unlike a certain…you. You’re a know nothing nothing. I’m done with this discussion and I’m done with you.

          Reply
        • whyhayzee

          8 months ago

          Yes, because ethnicity is “white”. Yeesh.

          Reply
  6. Yankee Clipper

    8 months ago

    Despite the series going four games instead of five, those games could’ve easily gone the other way. The Royals are a really good, young team, obviously. Congratulations to their fans on an excellent season.

    Game four was easily tied (or Royals winning) if it had been played in Yankee Stadium, or almost anywhere else for that matter. The one blowing in saved Cole at least two HRs, but probably three.

    Although the umpires messed up on both sides of the ball, taking the bat out of Witt’s & Judge’s (and for Stanton & Perez as well) hands for third strike calls in a playoff game is inexcusable as one swing from either player could change the series. Hopefully that’s rectified in upcoming games.

    Looking forward to the Pads & Dodgers game – should be electric!

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    • Acoss1331

      8 months ago

      Clip,

      Gleyber and Stanton carried the team this series, and Boone has restrained himself from putting Clay in high-leverage spots. Rodon needs to get his act together for Game 1, he has not had success in the playoffs in his career, and the Yankees need him to step up. Cole was so awesome to watch last night!

      1
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      • Yankee Clipper

        8 months ago

        Couldn’t agree more, man. Torres had great ABs and Stanton has been incredible in postseason play. Cole was the ace we desperately needed him to be. Rodon makes me nervous – he’s either lights out or getting crushed it seems.

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        • YankeesBleacherCreature

          8 months ago

          Rodon is likely to start Game 1 so Yankees fans brace ourselves! Judge got a hit so let’s hope that’s his breakout moment. Drop Wells from cleanup. Keep Berti at 1B.

          3
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        • avenger65

          8 months ago

          across: I think this is the first time rodon has pitched in the postseason. I don’t understand some players. They tense up because it’s the playoffs. It’s the same exact game they’ve played 162 times this year.

          1
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      • Citizen1

        8 months ago

        Robson has not gotten his act together all mlb career

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    • Cap & Crunch

      8 months ago

      Nice to see some humility and grace in this current cesspool

      Nice post Clip

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  7. warnbeeb

    8 months ago

    As a Tiger fan I’m pretty sanguine about their chances tomorrow. OTOH, I think the Yankees are going to have their hands full vs either the Tribe’s or Tiger’s pitching staffs. I could easily see a AL Central team going to the WS…..vs?????…..The New York Metropolitans!!!

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    • Yankee Clipper

      8 months ago

      Well, if it’s the Tigers, the Yanks might as well forfeit against Skubal. They can’t hit LH pitching already, and he’s the best in the game. Our only hope is to drive his pitch count up and attack relief pitching, although that’s not exactly a great winning strategy.

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    • Samuel

      8 months ago

      warnbeeb;

      Both teams can beat the Yankees.

      I’d think seriously of intentionally walking Soto and Judge every time they come up to bat. The rest of that line-up isn’t going to beat the pitchers from either team.

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      • warnbeeb

        8 months ago

        I would’ve walked Big Papi back in 2013 too.

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  8. Kash Considerations

    8 months ago

    Tigers vs. Padres, make it happen Universe!

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    • LATrolleyDodger

      8 months ago

      Hahahaha you wish bro

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    • LATrolleyDodger

      8 months ago

      Karma is real

      Reply
      • captainsalty

        8 months ago

        Come on man, don’t sink to that level. The Padres were a tough team and came out with massive fight, couldn’t have asked for a better run. I hope that one day you guys get your ring.

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  9. superunclea

    8 months ago

    If the Mets lose are people going to say the 4 day wait to play will be the reason?

    Reply
    • Samuel

      8 months ago

      superunclea

      If they’re New Yorkers….

      Of course.

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    • Mets Era Thumping Soto

      8 months ago

      Will everyone say it was the 4 day break if they win?

      1
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    • YankeesBleacherCreature

      8 months ago

      Can’t win with those folks. Oh yeah, they should’ve punted Game 4 to stay sharp. Not like teams can’t run simulated games and drills during those days off. Or have more time to dissect their upcoming opponents.

      1
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    • Cap & Crunch

      8 months ago

      TerryTurnbuckle;

      This is a baseball site. Most people come to discuss baseball.

      You haven’t.

      You’re a know-nothing troll.

      Nice baseball comment here Samantha !

      1
      Reply
    • Citizen1

      8 months ago

      Mets ares last years spur of the moment wild card team. They will run out of gas

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      • Miken31

        8 months ago

        Apparently, you just started watching baseball and don’t realize the Mets have the best record in baseball since June 1. That’s 2/3 of the season.

        Reply
  10. ChuckyNJ

    8 months ago

    Friday night alert: ALDS Game 5 moved up to 1:08 PM EDT on Saturday to avoid a forecast of nighttime rain. TV remains TBS and Max.
    On Sunday, Fox will go straight from its NFL doubleheader to NLCS Game 1.

    Reply
  11. whyhayzee

    8 months ago

    If it’s Padres vs. Tigers, even Big Brother will be watching.

    Reply
  12. JoeBrady

    8 months ago

    Good luck to the Padre fans. I thought they’d have beaten the Dodgers, but BB is a funny game. Best off-season by Preller so far.

    Reply
    • Butter Biscuits

      8 months ago

      Preller is cooked just watch

      Reply
  13. YankeesBleacherCreature

    8 months ago

    Congrats Dodgers fans!

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    • fox471 Dave

      8 months ago

      Thank you, Yankees Bleacher!

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    • LATrolleyDodger

      8 months ago

      You don’t know how bad I’ve prayed to the baseball gods for a LA vs NYY WS

      3
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    • Mojo37

      8 months ago

      Thanks YBC. See you in da Bronx soon enough.

      1
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