On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch recount the up and down Dodgers, who end a third straight week at .500 Max Muncy had a breakout week with a pair of two-home-run games, and the Dodgers scored nine and 10 runs in wins in San Francisco. But they were also shut out by the Giants and scored only six runs in three games against the Cubs at home, for a 3-3 week. Catcher Will Smith took a handful of foul tips off his face mask against the Giants then ...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 23Ep. 10
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch take stock of a brutal Dodgers weekend in Phoenix, with three straight losses to the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers are back to .500 at 5-5, and the pitching was terrible over the weekend, with Clayton Kershaw giving up back-to-back home runs to lose on Friday, then bad and short starts from Noah Syndergaard and Michael Grove. LA’s bullpen has also been shaky to open the season, striking out batters at a low rate, in...
Apr 11, 2023•55 min•Season 23Ep. 9
The latest Three-Inning Save podcast looks back at Nate Oliver, one of only nine Los Angeles Dodgers to make their major league debut with an opening day start. Oliver started at second base on opening day in 1963, a year the Dodgers won the World Series. Oliver played five years with the Dodgers, was a key part of a possibly apocryphal story about bunting, and later managed the Palm Spring Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 07, 2023•24 min•Season 23Ep. 4
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch review the Los Angeles Dodgers’ season-opening series against the Diamondbacks, with all the various highlights from opening day and more. What better way to start the Three-Inning Save podcast than with a three-inning save, this one by designated three-inning saver Andre Jackson, who has pulled off the feat three times in his eight major league games, dating back to 2021. Not bad for someone who didn’t even kno...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 23Ep. 8
With opening day nearly here, hosts from Fans First Sports Network’s National League West teams gather together for a roundtable about the division, digging deep into strengths and weaknesses of the Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Rockies, and Diamondbacks. Come get to know hosts from the Dodgers podcast (Three Inning Save), Rockies podcast (Rocky Mountain Rooftop), Giants podcast (Giants Chroncast), and Padres podcast (Talking Friars), all available RIGHT NOW on the brand new Fans First Sports Network...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 25 min
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into opening day. The final pieces of the roster are set in place, with rookie James Outman making his first opening day roster by forcing himself onto the team with a strong spring training, after a strong 2022. Rookie Ryan Pepiot won the fifth starter spot, taking over for Tony Gonsolin, who is out with a sprained ankle. Rookie Andre Jackson won the final bullpen spot. J...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 23Ep. 7
Welcome to the very first episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, in which Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch will talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers, as part of the Fans First Sports Network. If those names sound familiar to you, it’s because we podcasted about the team for over 10 years at True Blue LA. It will be more of the same on the new network, including questions from Craig Minami, plus Dodgers rewind episodes every so often. On this episode, we take a look at the dwindling decisions left f...
Mar 20, 2023•50 min•Season 23Ep. 6
The final episode of the True Blue LA podcast, after 10 years of talking about the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2023•57 min•Season 23Ep. 5
Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux tore the ACL in his right knee during spring training, and will miss the entire 2023 season. A look at the domino effect and how Lux’s injury affects Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, the outfield, and the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 23Ep. 4
With spring training now upon us, we look at the busy last week for the Dodgers, agreeing to terms with outfielder David Peralta plus pitchers Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2023•57 min•Season 23Ep. 3
Spring training is less than two weeks away, and the Dodgers roster looks mostly set, barring some late additions. We look at playing time expectations for Miguel Vargas and Miguel Rojas, a salary arbitration review, and a new deal for Tony Gonsolin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 04, 2023•59 min•Season 23Ep. 2
An interview with Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers broadcaster Alex Freedman on various Dodgers prospects he's seen in the minors, including Miguel Vargas, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, James Outman, Michael Busch, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2023•44 min•Season 23Ep. 4
Answering your Dodgers questions about Gavin Lux and Miguel Rojas at shortstop, future roster additions coming, non-roster invitees to watch, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2023•28 min•Season 23Ep. 3
A look back at the Dodgers career of Lee Lacy, who played all over the infield and outfield for Los Angeles during the 1970s, and had a particularly hot stretch as a pinch-hitter in 1978. During the World Series, Lacy became the first designated hitter in Dodgers history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2023•23 min•Season 23Ep. 2
A summary of the Dodgers players eligible for salary arbitration, with Julio Urías, Walker Buehler, Will Smith and five others reaching agreements on 2023 contracts by Friday's exchange deadline. Tony Gonsolin is the only one of ten Dodgers who did not reach an agreement, and could face an arbitration hearing at some point in early February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2023•22 min•Season 23Ep. 2
We look ahead to the 2023 Dodgers, and make our picks for most playing time at five different positions, and the likelihood of some rookies stepping in for bigger roles. Plus, a breakdown of the Dodgers acquiring shortstop and old friend Miguel Rojas from the Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 23Ep. 1
A look back at left-handed pitcher Ed Vande Berg, a Redlands native who pitched for the Dodgers in 1986. His one season in Los Angeles came in a pivotal time in Major League Baseball labor relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023•21 min•Season 23Ep. 1
The Dodgers made the correct decision in parting ways with Trevor Bauer, whose 194-game suspension is the longest in the history of MLB’s joint domestic violence and sexual assault policy. But the team also too way too long to make what was an obvious call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 09, 2023•24 min•Season 23Ep. 1
While this podcast isn't about the Mets or the Dodgers, it is about one of the true international treasures out there: "Weird Al" Yankovic. Hear Brian and Eric wax philosophical on "One More Minute," marvel at "The Saga Begins," and lament the continued timeliness of "Trigger Happy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 22Ep. 1
We look back at a pair of Dodgers on this episode. First up is Doyle Alexander, a pitcher who started his career with the Dodgers, and we finish with outfielder Jack McCarthy, who ended his major league career with Brooklyn six decades earlier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2022•24 min•Season 22Ep. 26
The Dodgers over the weekend signed J.D. Martinez to be their designated hitter, and saw franchise stalwart Justin Turner leave for a similar role with the Red Sox. We look at the choice of Martinez over Turner, with was surprising in how vcal the Dodgers were in wanting to bring Turner back to Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2022•26 min•Season 22Ep. 73
A look at a very robust free agent market this offseason, one the Dodgers have largely shied away from to date. We look at Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts joining NL West rivals, plus take stock of Dodgers starting pitchers and who might they still add. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 22Ep. 35
Clayton Kershaw is back with the Dodgers, and will continue to pursue one-year deals for the duration of his career, deciding with his family whether he wants to remain in Los Angeles or stay home to pitch for the Rangers. Also, former Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner signed with the Phillies, and LA target Justin Verlander is a Met. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 06, 2022•21 min•Season 22Ep. 72
On the eve of the MLB winter meetings, we take stock of a Dodgers roster that will soon have Clayton Kershaw and Shelby Miller, but no Cody Bellinger. It’s a roster light on depth, with several needs heading into the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 22Ep. 34
With Fred McGriff up for Hall of Fame consideration, let’s look back at his one season with the Dodgers, in the very odd 2003 campaign in which Los Angeles were kings on the mound yet anemic at the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022•20 min•Season 22Ep. 25
Arnold “Jigger” Statz was considered one of the best defensive center fielders of his day, and played two years for the Brooklyn Dodgers. But that only accounted for a small portion of his amazing 24-year career, the bulk of which came with the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022•34 min•Season 22Ep. 24
The Dodgers did not tender a contract to Cody Bellinger, the former MVP and Rookie of the Year who had two down seasons in 2021-22. Bellinger is now a free agent, as are Edwin Ríos and Luke Williams. Plus, reaction of Cy Young and MVP award voting results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2022•23 min•Season 22Ep. 71
With Clayton Kershaw coming back and Tyler Anderson moving down Interstate 5 to Anaheim, we take a look at the Dodgers starting rotation. Plus some other roster updates from the first two weeks of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 22Ep. 33
A recap of Dodgers moves on Tuesday, including Trea Turner and new Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson declining the qualifying offer, plus Diego Cartaya leading a group of prospects added to the 40-man roster. Dave Roberts finished second in NL Manager of the Year voting, and Eric Stephen explains his voting process for the award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2022•24 min•Season 22Ep. 70
Clayton Kershaw is reportedly coming back to the Dodgers on a one-year deal, capping off a busy transactional day for the team. Justin Turner's 2023 option was declined, making him a free agent, though he might still return to Los Angeles. Also, Trea Turner and Tyler Anderson were extended qualifying offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 11, 2022•24 min•Season 22Ep. 69
