What happened: MLB Network pointed to Freddie Freeman's lighter-than-usual power output and said a postseason adjustment could help the three-time World Series champion. The timing matters immediately for Los Angeles, which opens the NLDS against Atlanta on Saturday.

Why it matters: Middle-of-the-order power can swing a short series, especially for a club facing frontline pitching in October. Freeman has stayed central to the Dodgers' late-season picture, including a September absence tied to a right knee issue in prior Wire Report coverage.

What to watch: Watch whether Freeman starts driving the ball with more authority early in the series and how much run production Los Angeles gets from the middle of its order.