What happened: The Dodgers will not start Shohei Ohtani in any of the three games against the Yankees this weekend, per Bill Nightengale. Roki Sasaki takes the ball Friday, Emmet Sheehan goes Saturday, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts Sunday.
Why it matters: Los Angeles arrives on a three-game losing streak and dropping four of its last five, while New York has won four straight. Roberts said Ohtani's plans remain unaffected heading into the postseason, even as he sits out this series.
By the numbers: Dodgers: 58-33, L3, scoring 5.3 runs per game, allowing 3.7. Yankees: 48-39, W4, scoring 4.8 runs per game, allowing 3.9.
What to watch: Sasaki takes the mound Friday to open the series, with Sheehan and Yamamoto following on consecutive days.