{
  "id": 11781365,
  "title": "Walker Buehler’s family situation simplified Padres’ decision to start Robbie Ray in Game 1 of NLDS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/walker-buehlers-family-situation-simplified-padres-decision-to-start",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T21:54:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/10/03/walker-buehlers-family-situation-simplified-padres-decision-to-start-robbie-ray-in-game-1-of-nlds"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The San Diego Padres opted to start Robbie Ray in Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers due to Walker Buehler's growing family situation. Buehler's family circumstances, specifically the impending birth of his child, made it easier for Padres manager Craig Stammen to choose Ray as the starting pitcher. Buehler was placed on the postseason paternity list, allowing him to be away from the team for one to three days. Randy Vásquez is currently filling Buehler's spot on the Padres' NLDS roster.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/how-to-watch-brewers-vs-padres-game-1-mlb-playoffs-live-stream-tv",
        "published": "2026-10-03T23:30:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}