The Los Angeles Dodgers are returning to the NLCS and will be looking to win their first NL pennant since 2020, when they won the World Series. They advanced here by taking down the San Diego Padres in the NLDS on the strength of a 2-0 win in Game 5 Friday night in a rowdy Dodger Stadium.

Bob Costas dissects the playoff format and schedule and how it may impact the teams that make it to the World Series, the success of the MLB season so far as a whole, bad blood between the Dodgers and Padres, and more. With the series tied 1-1, Game 3 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Padres is set to begin at 9:08 p.m. on Tuesday night.

The Los Angeles Dodgers sealed their spot in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) for the first time since 2021 as they clinched a 2-0 victory against the San Diego Padres to complete their series win.