Dodgers announce starting lineup vs Pirates

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Dodgers announce starting lineup vs Pirates

5 sourcesUpdated Aug 22, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto matching up against Bubba Chandler as LA seeks to continue its recent momentum after a sweep of the Rockies. In Houston, the Astros face the Oakland Athletics in a pivotal weekend series as they try to reclaim the AL West lead, with Wesneski and Ginn listed as notable starters after mixed results post-Tommy John surgery and a bullpen role for Ginn. Colorado heads to Denver hoping to rebound from a rough stretch and potentially spoil the Guardians’ playoff push as Cleveland battles for the final AL wild-card spot, with key matchups highlighted as Foster Griffin faces Colorado and Sugano looks to rebound. The Guardians will also rely on early-season hot hitters Chase DeLauter and Jake McCarthy as they visit Coors Field in what promises to be a competitive series against Colorado. Injury updates and probable starters for both Rockies and Guardians are part of the lead-up to Friday’s games, underscoring how health and rotation depth are shaping these late-season matchups.

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