Overview
- The Apple TV doubleheader, which aired Friday night, was available only on the Apple TV app forcing many viewers to subscribe or rely on radio and bars for access.
- The Phillies announced Zack Wheeler as their starter and put Kyle Schwarber in the leadoff spot for the May 29 game at Dodger Stadium.
- The Dodgers will start Justin Wrobleski with Shohei Ohtani batting leadoff and Mookie Betts in the cleanup role for the same game.
- Philadelphia placed Aaron Nola on the paternity list and recalled Nolan Hoffman to provide bullpen depth for the series.
- The Twins‑Pirates opener featured Jared Jones returning to the Pirates' rotation after 20 months recovering from elbow surgery, and Mookie Betts entered the weekend three homers shy of 300 career home runs.