In the final week of the regular season and with the National League playoff picture not yet complete, we try to predict the Dodgers postseason roster on the podcast -- after firmly knocking on wood.
68 min
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The Stretch Run
Yasiel Puig turned on the power spigot, Walker Buehler |keeps getting better, and the Dodgers won a series against a team they were |trailing for a third straight weekend. Now they are down to two more weeks |to determine if they win the division,...
42 min
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Big Difference
A glimpse at the Dodgers frustrating 2018 season, currently on the outside looking in for the playoffs despite having the best run differential in the National League. NOTE: Jacob was dealing with microphone issues near the end, so apologize if...
31 min
429
September additions & the wild, wild NL West race
The Dodgers erased a 4.5-game deficit in just over a week, culminating with three late comeback wins against the Diamondbacks. September callups and two new trade additions have arrived, just in time for a tight, three-team race in the National League...
41 min
430
Clutching Season
A look at the ups and downs of the Dodgers, specifically their struggles with runners in scoring position and the failures of the bullpen both without and with Kenley Jansen.
51 min
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The Evolving Dodgers Lineup
Catching up on the Dodgers after their toughest extended stretch of the schedule, and sorting out their lineup after the addition of Brian Dozier.
43 min
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Dodgers Trade Deadline Recap
The implications of the Dodgers acquiring Brian Dozier and John Axford at the non-waiver trade deadline, and what it means for October and what the luxury tax implications are.
38 min
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Mach Ado About Manny
The Dodgers got a head start on the trade deadline by reeling in the biggest fish, acquiring All-Star shortstop Manny Machado from the Orioles. Along the way the team climbed into first place and is in the middle of a stretch of games against...
39 min
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All-Star selections & trade season
A look at the Dodgers headed to the All-Star Game plus those who might join them, and where the Dodgers might upgrade as the trade deadline approaches.
55 min
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1813: Dodgers pitching updates, and the trade d...
Clayton Kershaw is getting closer to returning, trying to join a pair of Dodgers pitchers in rejoining the starting rotation. Plus a discussion of what pitchers the Dodgers might target in trade, a look at LA’s series unbeaten streak, and a pair of...
52 min
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1812: Dodgers 2018 draft review with David Hood
Reviewing the Dodgers' selections in the 2018 MLB Draft with David Hood, including detailed thoughts on first-round pick J.T. Ginn plus all the picks in the first 10 rounds and more.
45 min
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The revolving door of the Dodgers rotation
A look at the topsy-turvy Dodgers starting rotation, including Ross Stripling pitching like an All-Star and Walker Buehler indispensable. Clayton Kershaw is hurt again and four-fifths of the rotation is on the disabled list. We have not one, but two...
40 min
438
1810: The Dodgers rotation, plus Maximum Muncy
Sorting through the ever-changing Dodgers starting rotation, the pending return of Clayton Kershaw, Dennis Santana making his major league debut, and the dazzling May of Max Muncy.
56 min
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Episode 1809: The wild, wild NL West
This week on the podcast we find the Dodgers in much better relative position in the National League West, thanks to an unexpected winning streak and cooperation from the rest of the division. Also on this episode, a hole in the rotation and in Rich...
57 min
440
The Race to the Bottom
The Dodgers are off to their worst 40-game start in 60 years, with little reason to think they will turn their 2018 season around.
40 min
441
1807: The Road Trip From Hell
Digging into the disastrous road trip for the Dodgers, which included 7 losses in 11 games and injuries to Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, Hyun-jin Ryu and Yasiel Puig. Oh yeah, and they also pitched a no-hitter in Mexico! New iTunes Feed:...
51 min
442
1806: Corey Seager is out for the year
Taking stock of the Dodgers bad April, and coping with the news of shortstop Corey Seager needing Tommy John surgery and missing the rest of the 2018 season.