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Why Cubs-Padres series could have 100-degree impact on Dodgers’ playoff opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a scheduling uncertainty for their upcoming postseason opener on Saturday depending on the outcome of the wild-card series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres. A Cubs victory would push the first pitch to a more favorable evening slot at 6 p.m., while a Padres triumph would force an afternoon start at 1 p.m.

during an anticipated heat wave expected to drive temperatures near 100 degrees. Manager Dave Roberts noted that the afternoon timing would make a night game considerably more beneficial for his squad, though he and the club are not actively rooting for either opponent.

This scheduling ambiguity has temporarily stalled the finalization of the Dodgers pitching rotation for the National League Division Series, with team leadership waiting on confirmed game times before making official announcements. The projected rotation order is expected to feature Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow, though decisions remain pending.

In the meantime, the squad continues preparation while awaiting the resolution of the wild-card round.

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