Overview

• Detroit beat Cleveland 2-1 at Progressive Field behind Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts over 7 2/3 innings, taking a 1-0 series lead.
• The eight Wild Card clubs finalized their 26-man rosters, with Cleveland carrying top prospect Chase DeLauter despite no regular-season MLB at-bats.
• Notable omissions included Clayton Kershaw being unavailable after starting the season finale, Lucas Giolito sidelined by elbow discomfort, Cade Horton out with a fractured rib, and Emmanuel Clase on administrative leave.
• The Dodgers included Roki Sasaki after a sharp Triple-A relief audition, and the day’s remaining Game 1s featured Padres-Cubs, Red Sox-Yankees, and Reds-Dodgers.
• Sportsbooks installed the Phillies as World Series favorites at roughly +425, the longest favorite odds in a decade, while the Dodgers drew the most wagers.