Dodgers Debate
Episodes
Dodgers Debate: Taking advantage of bad baseball
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers are looking pretty good! But, it’s not necessarily against good teams. And Hello Kitty? WATCH BASEBALL. Los Angeles Times beat writer Ma...
Dodgers Debate: LET'S PANIC! Or let's wait for that?
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers are not undefeated. Players aren’t hitting well. The 2026 season is already lost! Not really. Los Angeles Times beat writer ...
Dodgers Debate: The road to a three-peat
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers start the 2026 MLB season as the favorites to win the World Series. Again. But can they three-peat? Or will pressure, age and ...
Where do the Dodgers go from here? | Dodgers Debate
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers are bcak-to-back champions. They want to in a third in a row, but need to fix a few things. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harr...
Dodgers win the World Series, cementing their dynasty | Dodgers Debate
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in Game 7 to become the first back-to-back World Series champions in 25 years. Miguel Roj...
World Series Game 5: Dodgers fall, on brink of losing the World Series | Dodgers Debate
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers’ offense disappears again. It’s a tale as old as time (or, the second half of the 2025 season.) Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer J...
Dodgers struggle in World Series Game 4 loss to Blue Jays | Dodgers Debate
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Jays topped the Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4, tying the World Series at 2-2 heading into Game 5 on Wednesday. A four-run seventh-inning rally agains...
World Series Game 3: Freddie Freeman, World Series hero again as Dodgers win Game 3 | Dodgers Debate
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another historical World Series Game 3 going 18 innings, another walk-off home run to win it for the Dodgers. This time, from Freddie Freeman. Los Ang...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches a masterclass, Dodgers win World Series Game 2 | Dodgers Debate
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers, behind the pitching performance and complete game of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, won World Series Game 3 5-1. Los Angeles Times Dodge...
Dodgers get humbled, lose World Series Game 1 | Dodgers Debate
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers came into the World Series as the favorites, but were completely dominated in Game 1 by the Toronto Blue Jays, losing 11-4. Lo...
World Series preview: Are the Dodgers actually the favorites? | Dodgers Debate
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the World Series to face the Toronto Blue Jays. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists...
Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented performance lifts Dodgers back into the World Series
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers and are now heading to their second-straight World Series. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Ja...
Dodgers bullpen shows up, brings team one win from the World Series | Dodgers Debate
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Glasnow made it nearly 6 innings, but the much beleaguered Dodgers bullpen showed up in a big way, delivering a win in NLCS Game 3. The Dodgers ...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a complete game to NLCS Game 2 | Dodgers Debate
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws the Dodgers’ first postseason complete game since 2004, giving up three hits in a dominant 5-1 Game 2 victory. The defendi...
Dodgers win a nail-biter in NLCS Game 1 | Dodgers Debate
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 behind an amazing Blake Smell performance and despite a one-in-a-mill...
NLCS preview: The Dodgers meet the brewers | Dodgers Debate
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers will play the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris, columnist Dylan’s Hernan...
Dodgers defeat Phillies in a wild, instant-classic walk-off to reach the NLCS | Dodgers Debate
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the NLCS after beating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Ja...
Dodgers are crushed in NLDS Game 3 as bats disappear | Dodgers Debate
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, no NLDS sweep for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they lose Game 3 8-2. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Her...
Dodgers take NLDS Game 2 and are on the verge of the NLCS | Dodgers Debate
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers, behind a shutout performance from Blake Snell and a sake from Roki Sasaki, win NLDS Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies....
NLDS Game 1: Dodgers steal home field advantage
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in NLDS Game 1 behind a good, but not great, Shohei Ohtani start and some powerful at bats ...
NLDS Preview: Can the Dodgers’ pitchers show up against the Phillies’ big hitters?
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS in what might be the best series this MLB postseason. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat...
The Dodgers advance to the NLDS, defeating the Reds | Dodgers Debate
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers overcame a first-inning error by Teoscar Hernández and an early 2-0 deficit to beat Cincinnati 8-4 and sweep their NL wild-card series. ...
Ohtani, Hernández, dominate. Dodgers bullpen, not so much | Dodgers Debate
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers offense dominated the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 in Game 1 of the wild-card series. But, the Dodgers bullpen woes continue, making t...
Should Shohei Ohtani be pitching wild-card game 1? | Dodgers Debate
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Los The 2025 MLB postseason begins with the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the Cincinnati Reds in the wild-card round. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat wr...
Dodgers are NL West Champs! Never doubted (so much doubt) | Dodgers Debate
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers are NL West champions and no one ever doubted that would happen! Just kidding, it’s been a rough second half of the season. Los Angeles ...
Is Clayton Kershaw the greatest Dodger ever? | Dodgers Debate
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers pitching legend, Clayton Kershaw, is retiring at the end of the 2025 season. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnis...
Dodgers playoff closer Clayton Kershaw? | Dodgers Debate
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers are going to make the playoffs, but will be required to play in the Wild Card round. Most likely. Anything can happen! But who will pitch ...
Dodgers are looking good, but is it a mirage? | Dodgers Debate
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers are back! Well, maybe? They’ve looked good, but against… the Rockies. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists ...
Does anyone want to win the NL West? | Dodgers Debate
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers might still the NL West, but it’s more like the San Diego Padres are going to lose it instead of taking it over, easily, as ...
Who are the Dodgers playoff pitchers? | Dodgers Debate
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, so, the Dodgers are probably making the playoffs. And their pitching is healing up. But, now there might be too many options. Who is starting Ga...
Dodgers back in first (and, no, not moving Mookie Betts to right field) | Dodgers Debate
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers are back on top of the NL West! Barely. But the Mookie Betts playing safe is the the season-long debate that won’t end. But the Dodgers ...
Well, This season isn't going as planned | Dodgers Debate
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dodgers are second in the NL West. They look … pretty bad. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and B...
Do you believe in Mookie? Or this Dodgers team? | Dodgers Debate
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mookie Betts is back? Maybe? Tyler Glasnow is back? Maybe? But the Dodgers might lose the division? Maybe? So many questions and Los Angeles Times Dod...
Dodgers betting their current players start performing | Dodgers Debate
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So… not a very splashy trade deadline performance by the Dodgers. But, was it by design? Our team breaks it down. Oh, and Plaschke talks about worki...
How aggressive do the Dodgers need to be at the trade deadline? | Dodgers Debate
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers are… not where anyone thought they would be. Still first in the NL West, but not with a huge lead. Star players slumping. A bullpen stru...
Dodgers second half, here we come! | Dodgers Debate
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers ended the first half a little down. Do they come out in the second half swinging and hitting and pitching the way everyone thinks they sho...
The Dodgers need a break, and a lot of help | Dodgers Debate
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers’ bats are gone. The pitching is getting sort of better, but it’s not great. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill...
Kershaw gets 3000, Muncy’s injury could be huge
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a big night for the Dodgers across the emotional spectrum asClayton Kershaw threw his 3,000th career strikeout and Max Muncy might be lost for ...
Is Ohtani going to be ready to pitch this postseason? | Dodgers Debate
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s been A LOT of Dodger baseball these past two weeks and Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernán...
When Dodger baseball meets L.A. reality | Dodgers Debate
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Department of Homeland Security vehicles with masked agents were stationed Thursday morning outside Dodger Stadium, in another sign of the raids sweep...
Dodgers comments? Only positive vibes! | Dodgers Debate
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, y’all. Are you tired of the negative Los Angeles Times crew? Well, get ready for only positivity! For, maybe 2 minutes. Los Angeles Times repor...
Do you believe in these Dodger players still? | Dodgers Debate
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers might have one of the best records in baseball, but they aren’t looking like one of the best teams. Between injuries and slumps, it’s ...
Is this season going off the rails soon? | Dodgers Debate
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers have a huge homestand coming up against both New York juggernauts: the Yankees and Mets. Could this be the breaking point for the team? Lo...
Are the Dodgers... imposters? | Dodgers Debate
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Dodgers going to be out of playoff contention within the week? Are they imposters? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill ...
Who is the next Dodger to go? | Dodgers Debate
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Barnes is gone. Chris Taylor is next? Max Muncy? Or another injured pitcher? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschk...
Are the Dodgers in a glass half full situation or glass half empty?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers look good. But also bad? Fine? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández wonder if the team...
Dodgers have injured pitchers? What else is new? | Dodgers Debate
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers actually have one of the best records in baseball but no one seems to be too thrilled by it. Injuries, question marks and hitt...
Will the Dodgers lock in soon? | Dodgers Debate
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers are good, but not playing like anyone expected them to. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plasch...
Pitching help on the way, improved bats, too? | Dodgers Debate
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers had a bit of a slump, but a sweep of the Colorado Rockies might have pulled them out. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnist...
Some concern for the Dodgers already?
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers had a not-so-great road trip where they were nearly swept by the Nationals. Oh, and they met President Trump. Los Angeles Times reporter J...
Are the Dodgers hungrier than last year?
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers have not lost a game in 2025 so far, yet they haven’t played their best baseball. Los Angeles Times beat writer Jack Harris and column...
Wins, White House and World Series bound again?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers win their domestic home opener to begin the season 3-0. Los Angeles Times beat reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plasch...
Introducing: Dodgers Debate
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By popular demand, the hit L.A. Times Sports video series is now a podcast! Join hosts Bill Plaschke, Jack Harris and Dylan Hernández for baseball ba...