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Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast

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Leading Off: Rare Rest for The Big Three

Freddie Freeman sat out the day after the Dodgers clinched the division, his first time not starting a game in 2022 after 141 straight. Lineup mainstays Trea Turner, Mookie Betts, and Justin Turner all sat out the final in Arizona, which the Dodgers nearly won, but lost on a walk-off home run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 202214 minSeason 22Ep. 51

Leading Off: Dodgers are NL West champs, Again

The Dodgers clinched their ninth National League West division crown in 10 years, with Clayton Kershaw pitching seven scoreless innings Tuesday, his fourth excellent clinching game performance during this run. Plus a look at why this is the best Dodgers team of the last decade, and poised to do damage in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 202227 minSeason 22Ep. 50

Leading Off: Tyler Anderson's Magnificent Season

Appreciating Tyler Anderson's career season, helping the Dodgers to a 10th consecutive playoff berth with consistent pitching from the veteran left-hander. Plus Cody Bellinger hits a big double after confusing Chippendale and Chip 'n' Dale, and Mookie Betts sets a franchise home run record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 202221 minSeason 22Ep. 49

Leading Off: Turnaround for Justin Turner

Justin Turner has been one of the best hitters in baseball for the last two and a half months, after making some mechanical adjustments to his swing in June. The Dodgers' third baseman and designated hitter hit two home runs Sunday in San Diego to help clinch LA's 10th consecutive postseason appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202223 minSeason 22Ep. 48

Dodgers Rewind: Rick Rhoden

A look back at former pitcher Rick Rhoden, one of the best Dodgers draft picks of the 1970s, and someone who after his pitching days turned to professional golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 09, 202216 minSeason 22Ep. 18

Leading Off: Justin Turner and Max Muncy on fire

Justin Turner and Max Muncy both homered on Wednesday, and have been hitting well for some time, adding even more depth to a strong Dodgers lineup. Also, Clayton Kershaw looks healthy in his second start off the injured list, and he accurately described how the team is approaching September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 202216 minSeason 22Ep. 47

Leading Off: Craig Kimbrel lets it go

Craig Kimbrel has pitched incredibly well since switching to Let It Go from Frozen as his entrance music, coincidence or not. He saved a home-run-fueled Dodgers win on Tuesday. Plus news on Tony Gonsolin suffering a setback, and Julio Urías pitching for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 202216 minSeason 22Ep. 46

Leading Off: Andrew Heaney home runs & position players pitching

The Dodgers' Andrew Heaney is in a terrible stretch of allowing home runs, with 10 hit against him over his last four starts. Plus, a recap on various rehabbing players, and thoughts on position players pitching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 202221 minSeason 22Ep. 45

Dodgers Rewind: Goody Rosen

Looking back at Goody Rosen, the first Canadian-born Jewish player in major league history, who made an All-Star team for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 202222 minSeason 22Ep. 17

Leading Off: Dodgers fall to Mets, Clayton Kershaw returns, Tony Gonsolin has a setback

Clayton Kershaw looked very good in his return from the injured list after missing four weeks with low back pain, though the Dodgers lost to the Mets for a second straight day, dropping their first series since July. A look at the pitching injury situation as the club comes back home to host the Padres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 02, 202219 minSeason 22Ep. 44

The Lineup: Wake me up when September ends

The Dodgers have finished off one of their best Augusts in franchise history, so we look ahead to September, when Clayton Kershaw and Miguel Vargas rejoin the team, and other injured pitchers looming. Plus, appreciating Dodgers-Mets and minor league baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 202258 minSeason 22Ep. 24

Leading Off: Dodgers drop a close one to Jacob deGrom

Jacob deGrom looked dominant and held the Dodgers to one run over seven innings, thanks in part to a great catch by Brandon Nimmo to rob Justin Turner of a home run. The Mets only scored two off Tyler Anderson, but it was enough in Game 2 of the series in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 202215 minSeason 22Ep. 43

Leading Off: Dodgers find relief against Mets

The Dodgers beat the Mets in the opener of an exciting series between two postseason teams, but the cast of characters, especially in the bullpen, was a little different than usual. Also, Gavin Lux had a big game, Evan Phillips has a hidden perfect game, and LA will add Clayton Kershaw and Miguel Vargas on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 202221 minSeason 22Ep. 42

Leading Off: Dodgers vs. Mets Series Preview, with Amazin' Avenue

A preview of the three-game series between the division-leading Dodgers and division-leading Mets, owners of the top two records in the National League, and on a potential collision course for October. Plus, the importance of a team and ownership group remembering and celebrating its past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 22Ep. 41

Leading Off: Tony Gonsolin lands on the injured list

Tony Gonsolin, in the midst of his greatest season, and coming up on a professional career high in innings, was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm inflammation. The National League ERA leader is expected to possibly miss only two starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 202217 minSeason 22Ep. 40

Dodgers Rewind: Jack Fimple

Description: A look back at Jack Fimple who made his major league debut with the Dodgers in a pennant race, and by his second day in the majors was the everyday catcher for the rest of the season on a division winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 202218 minSeason 22Ep. 16

Dodgers Mailbag: Dodgers postseason pitching plans, Max Muncy's contract

Looking ahead to the Dodgers pitching plans for the postseason, both for the rotation and bullpen, with six weeks or so to work it all out. Plus, thoughts on Max Muncy's contract extension, Justin Turner's pending club option, and plans for Miguel Vargas in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 202220 minSeason 22Ep. 4

The Lineup: Preparing for October and beyond

The Dodgers lost Walker Buehler to another Tommy John surgery, but in the meantime are still playing well. They locked up Max Muncy for 2023 with an option for 2024, and the offense looked great against a pair of Cy Young candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 22Ep. 23

Leading Off: A 2023 without Walker Buehler

Walker Buehler had his second Tommy John surgery as well as flexor tendon repair, which not only knocks him out for 2022, but 2023 as well. We look at the Dodgers next year without Buehler, as well as the 2023 schedule, which was just released by MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 202222 minSeason 22Ep. 39

Leading Off: Max Muncy gets a new contract with the Dodgers

The Dodgers signed Max Muncy to a $13.5 million contract for 2023, the same salary that was in his club option. The new deal also included a $10 million club option for 2024 plus potential for $4 million more in incentives. Muncy is the third Dodger to sign an extension for 2023-24 during this 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 202219 minSeason 22Ep. 38

Dodgers Rewind: Jim Lefebvre

A look back at second baseman Jim Lefebvre, the 1965 NL Rookie of the Year for the World Series-winning Dodgers, part of the first all-switch-hitting infield in MLB history, and who played for Los Angeles for eight seasons, and later managed three major league teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 202230 minSeason 22Ep. 15

Leading Off: Dustin May returns to the Dodgers in style

Dustin May was electric in his first start back from Tommy John surgery, and now has six weeks to determine what his role will be for the Dodgers during the postseason. He'll have company, with Clayton Kershaw, Blake Treinen, and Brusdar Graterol all due back in the next two weeks, augmenting an already deep team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 202221 minSeason 22Ep. 37

The Lineup: Who’s pitching for the Dodgers in October?

Walker Buehler is out for the year, Clayton Kershaw is on the injured list, but Dustin May is back in the rotation this week. Trying to piece together the Dodgers postseason pitching staff, including which of the rehabbing relievers will make their way back, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 202258 minSeason 22Ep. 22

Leading Off: Craig Kimbrel gets back on the beam

One night after blowing his fourth save in as many chances with a one-run lead, Craig Kimbrel closed out a one-run Dodgers win on Wednesday against the Brewers with a scoreless ninth inning. Also, props to David Vassegh, who injured himself on the slide in Milwaukee but did not miss a beat despite a broken wrist and six cracked ribs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 202214 minSeason 22Ep. 36

Leading Off: Walker Buehler’s season is over, Cody Bellinger gets a ‘reset’

Walker Buehler is out for the 2022 season after elbow surgery. We look at what that means in the short term and long term for both the Dodgers and Buehler. Also, a slumping Cody Bellinger was benched for a few days for a "reset" after a recent slump and a rough season at the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 202220 minSeason 22Ep. 35

Dodgers Rewind: Dave Mlicki

Dave Mlicki was a serviceable starting pitcher, acquired by the Dodgers during the chaotic 1998 season, who pitched a rare shutout at Coors Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 202216 minSeason 22Ep. 14

Leading Off: Dodgers go streaking, Dustin May nears return

The Dodgers ran their winning streak to 12 games before a loss on Sunday. We take time to appreciate all those wins in such a short amount of time, plus Max Muncy is red hot and Dustin May is almost all the way back from Tommy John surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 202223 minSeason 22Ep. 34

Questions from Craig: Dodgers interleague schedule is wrapping up

With the Dodgers interleague play schedule wrapping up we look back at various top performers for LA against American League teams. Plus questions on the final third of the season, the three-batter minimum, roster minutiae, and obviously, pancakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 202233 minSeason 22Ep. 3

Dodgers Rewind: Ernie Koy

Inspired by James Outman hitting a home run in his first major league at-bat, the eighth Dodger to do so, we look back at the first position player on the team to accomplish the feat, outfielder Ernie Koy for Brooklyn in 1938. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 202212 minSeason 22Ep. 13

Dodgers Rewind: Chad Fonville

A look back at speedster Chad Fonville, who earned his way into the top of the lineup down the stretch for the 1995 Dodgers, and even hit .500 in the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 202217 minSeason 22Ep. 12
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