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Will Shohei Ohtani decide Dodgers' fate in NLCS?

The Dodgers have reached the NLCS for three consecutive seasons, with Ohtani playing a central role in their postseason hopes once again.

On air: Vera Bullock, Brock Thunderson and Kenji Moonfield on The Weekend Shift
Published 1:54 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Will Shohei Ohtani decide Dodgers' fate in NLCS?”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 1:54 AM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Vera Bullock, Brock Thunderson and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: NLCS, Dodgers.
BBN covered this story before: MLB league championship series games on TV today (October 11).

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Yahoo SportsWill Shohei Ohtani decide Dodgers' fate in NLCS?

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYahoo Sports says Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers are back in the NLCS for a third straight season. Hot takes, please. Thermometer's warm.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistOhtani's a high pressure system. The whole stadium sits under him. Nobody else gets weather.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNOT. Brock, the rest of the roster exists. Allegedly.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThree straight NLCS trips. Ohtani should get a loyalty card. Ten series, free hot dog.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHOT. A free hot dog is a fair wage in this economy.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistFree hot dog?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentStamp card. Nine more series.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMy take: the dugout thermometer is the real MVP. Never swings, never misses, always reads hot. Give it the contract.

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