The Dodgers were hammered in Milwaukee 9-1 as their mid-season skid continues. If the Clippers do sign Bradley Beal (and even if they dont) - do they have a better roster than the Lakers?
The Dodgers were swept by the hated Astros but still maintain a 7 game lead in the NL West as they head to Milwaukee and San Francisco to close out the first half of the season. Could they entertain a trade of Dustin May for Ryan McMahon of Colorado? The Clippers traded away fan favorite, Norman Powell, for John Collins. Bradley Beal is likely going to be on the free agent market soon - is he a good fit for the Lakers or the Clippers?
Clayton Kershaw was Ned Colletti's first draft pick when he was the GM of the Dodgers and Ned joins us to talk about the career and legacy of Clayton. Now that Jake Paul is ranked, is he a 'legit' boxer?
Dan Woike hops on to talk maritime hijinx and DeAndre Ayton signing with the Lakers. Are carnival games actually rigged? Theres a way to increase your chances of winning. Can Mookie's offensive struggles be attributed to playing shortstop?
Clayton Kershaw picked up career strikeout #3000 in last nights Dodger win over the White Sox. The win was bittersweet as Max Muncy went down with a knee injury. Chuck E Cheese is opening locations geared towards adults.
David Vassegh joins us just hours before Clayton Kershaw takes the mound to attempt to surpass the 3000 strikeout mark. DeAndre Ayton to the Lakers is now official - is the risk worth the reward?
Fox Sports Radio NBA insider, Mark Medina, joins us to talk about the Lakers' pursuit of DeAndre Ayton, Lebron's future, the Clippers' offseason and more. Are the Angels true playoff contenders or just fools gold? TSA will flag you if you have 'swamp crotch.'
Ohtani hit homerun #30 last night while Michael Conforto drove in a couple of runs for the Dodgers in their win over the White Sox. DeAndre Ayton watch continues as the Lakers are still in search for a center. Does the WNBA player vote for the all-star game reveal that Caitlyn Clark's peers are jealous of her?
Fred and Jonas Knox talk ticket scalping and whether the Lakers should pursue Al Horford instead of DeAndre Ayton
Jovan Buha hops on to talk about the Lakers' pursuit of DeAndre Ayton, the signing on Jake Lavaria, Lebron's future in LA and more. Is Clayton Kershaw a top 5 Dodger of all time? Is he on the mount rushmore? The LA Kings lost two key defensemen, but did sign a 'seasoned' veteran.
DeAndre Ayton is a free agent and despite his attitude and maturity issues, he seems to be the Lakers' top free agent target. Apparently the signing of Jake Lavaria isnt the most inspiring signing for some folks out there. A conversation about Al Horford's age devolves into a discussion about Tombstone Arizona, gunshot wounds and the way that people smelled in the 1800's.
James Harden is back with the Clippers after opting out of the last year of his contract. Now he and Kawhi's deals run concurrently and the Clipps can pivot in 2 years if need be. Chris Haynes reported that DeAndre Ayton is likely to sign with the Lakers. Would you eat your lunch at a cemetary?
Dan Woike joins us to talk about Lebron opting into his contract and top Laker targets with free agency beginning this afternoon. We discuss Bill Plaschke's recent article on Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick needing a longer leash under the new ownership group. Former Laker, Malik Beasley, is the subject of an NBA investigation into gambling.
Why do so many parents feel like their kids are going to be star athletes? Lebron James opted-in to his contract with the Lakers but Rich Paul released an interesting (if not nebulous) statement. The Dodgers went 5-1 on their trip to Colorado and Kansas City and Ohtani threw the hardest pitch of his career.
Dan Woike from The Athletic hops on to talk about the Lakers trading up in the Draft, Ace Bailey's pre-draft antics and more. Could the Dodgers be targeting Sandy Alcantara in the trade market?
Clayton Kershaw is 3 strikeouts shy of 3,000 for his career and some have taken issue with him being pulled out of yesterdays game before he could get the record. Does Clayton Kershaw get lost in the shuffle nationally when the best pitchers of this era are talked about (we use Max Scherzer as an example)? Also, Fred says Ace Bailey is entitled and ungrateful for the way he conducted himself before the NBA Draft
Should the NBA Draft be abolished? Despite the joint statement from Jeanie Buss and Mark Walter this morning, how much influence will she actually have with the Lakers moving forward?
The Dodgers held on to beat the Rockies last night as Michael Conforto had a couple of hits including a homerun. Patrick Saunders from the Denver Post joins us to talk about Colorado's struggles in recent years. A fan in Chicago was tossed after heckling Ketel Marte about his deceased mother.
David Vassegh joins us from Coors Field as the Dodgers get set to face the Rockies. We know how you can get rid of 'old person smell.'
With the Dodgers set to face the woeful Rockies, we wonder if pro sports like MLB and the NBA would be better off retracting instead of expanding. Walker Buehler got lit up in Anaheim last night and has been terrible for Boston - might the Dodgers look to bring him back for pennies on the dollar? Luka Doncic is reportedly eating better and losing weight.
Rams COO Kevin Demoff joins us to talk about the franchises efforts to grow its brand on a global scale. Fred says we need to settle down on the Ohtani excitement until he is able to pitch deeper into games. The NBA Finals ratings were surprisingly higher than most people thought they would be.
Adam Auslund hops on to talk about Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant heading to Houston, Mark Walter buying the Lakers and more. In the wake of the controversy surrounding the head coach of Coastal Carolina getting ejected at the College World Series, we talk about how referees and officials are best being nameless and faceless. The Rams are expanding their brand on a global scale.
Max Muncys has been one of the Dodgers' best hitters lately as he hit a grand slam against Washington to help them finish with a 7-3 homestand before they head to Colorado. Some fans have taken issue with Kike' Hernandez (and position players in general) pitching in games. Did the Lakers' sale and Kevin Durant being traded overshadow the NBA Finals?
David Vassegh joins us to recap the contentious Padres-Dodgers series. Lebron James doesnt understand 'Ring Culture' in the NBA, but Charles Barkley says that he does. So who's right?
Jerry Hairston Jr joins us to talk about the tension-filled Dodgers-Padres series. The Angels dont have a bad enough record to recognize just how much of a contender they ARENT! Ever walk into a hotel lobby and see an alligator?
During the Padres win over the Dodgers last night, the benches cleared after Fernando Tatis Jr was hit by a pitch. Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt had a heated exchange, and this Padres-Dodgers rivalry seems to have intensified
Ned Colletti joins us to offer perspective on what its like to work for Mark Walter and what Laker fans can expect moving forward. Fred talks about his favorite ipad games while Jonas Knox chimes in about his obsession with weather apps
Dan Woike joins us to talk about Mark Walter's purchase of the Lakers and what it will mean for the franchise moving forward. With Michael Conforto continuing to struggle, should Hyeseong Kim replace him in the starting lineup? Are the Rams really putting in big work at their minicamp in Hawaii or is it just a giant party?
Will Smith hit a pinch hit homerun to secure a series win over the Padres. We discuss the atmosphere at Dodger Stadium and what Mark Walter buying the Lakers could mean for games at The Crypt. Did Whitney Houston lip sing the national anthem at the Superbowl? (Bobby Brown unfortunately catches a stray)
Bill Shaikin, who covers sports business for the LA Times, hops on the show to talk about the Lakers' sale to Mark Walter. Rodney spoke with Magic Johnson and shares exclusive information about the sale, the future of the Laker franchise and more.
