Dodgers on Deck: Friday, March 27 vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles, CA - March 24: Pitcher Emmet Sheehan #80 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the outfield prior to an exhibition baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images

After opening day Thursday, there’s still pomp and circumstance to be had at Dodger Stadium, including before their Friday tilt against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the middle game of a three-game series.

The Dodgers before the game will have their championship ring ceremony, which is expected to begin at 6:20 p.m., narrated by Anthony Anderson, and will be televised by SportsNet LA. Brad Paisley will perform the national anthem.

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Once game action begins, Emmet Sheehan gets the start, looking to build on his strong finish to last season after returning from Tommy John surgery. He has never previously faced the Diamondbacks.

Right-hander Ryne Nelson starts on the mound for the Diamondbacks. In three games against the Dodgers last season, including two starts, Nelson had a 2.77 ERA in 13 innings, with 12 strikeouts against only one walk.

Friday game info

• Teams: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks
• Ballpark: Dodger Stadium
• Time: 7:10 p.m.
• TV: SportsNet LA, MLB Network (out of market)
• Radio: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)

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