Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast

Leading Off: Miguel Vargas' time to shine & Dodgers' road prowess

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Miguel Vargas drove in three runs to beat the Padres, vying for a spot on the Dodgers postseason roster. The win was the Dodgers' 108th of the season,...

The Lineup: Place your Betts

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We take stock of our various 2022 Dodgers bets (not Betts, except in some cases), and chronicle how much Craig Kimbrel’s stock has plummeted in the ...

Leading Off: Dodgers win 107th game, Julio Urías stays hot

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers won their franchise-record 107th game of the season behind another strong pitching performance by Julio Urías, one of the best pitchers i...

Dodgers Rewind: Andy Pafko

28 Sep 2022

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Andy Pafko was a five-time All-Star with the Cubs who played for the Dodgers in 1951 and 1952. He was a key contributor on a World Series team as well...

Leading Off: Previewing the Padres series, and who the Dodgers might play in the NLDS

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers play their final road series of the regular season, battling the Padres for three games at Petco Park in San Diego. The Padres are in a fi...

Leading Off: Dustin May, Blake Treinen shut down, adding to Dodgers October pitching questions

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recapping an eventful weekend at Dodger Stadium, including Albert Pujols hitting his 700th homer, Andre Jackson's three-inning save, and the Dodgers c...

Leading Off: Craig Kimbrel's Struggles as Dodgers Closer

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Kimbrel allowed a go-ahead home run Thursday night in a game the Dodgers came back to win anyway. But manager Dave Roberts was as publicly criti...

The Lineup: Who is the Dodgers MVP?

22 Sep 2022

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With two weeks remaining in the Dodgers’ season, we look back at contributions from various players and decide who should be the team’s Most Valua...

Leading Off: Concerns about Dustin May & Dodgers Pitching Unknowns

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dustin May was bad for the third start out of his last four, and has been erratic in his first six starts back from Tommy John surgery, with an abnorm...

Dodgers Rewind: Johnny Rutherford

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A look back at Dodgers pitcher Johnny Rutherford, who pitched one season in the majors in 1952 and started and won the pennant-clinching game for Broo...

Leading Off: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers earn extra rest in October

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers won their 102nd game and clinched a bye into the National League Division Series. Clayton Kershaw will be one of the beneficiaries of that...

Leading Off: Dodgers sweep Giants, set team record for road wins

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A sweep in San Francisco closed out the Dodgers' season series over the Giants at 15-4, their most wins ever in one year against the Giants. Along the...

Dodgers Rewind: Greg Shanahan

16 Sep 2022

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A look back at Greg Shanahan, a right-hander who pitched two years for the Dodgers in the 1970s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

The Lineup: Guessing the Dodgers Playoff Roster

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers have clinched the NL West for a 9th time in 10 years, so we look ahead to the postseason and try to predict the playoff roster. Learn more...

Leading Off: Rare Rest for The Big Three

15 Sep 2022

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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 mainsta...

Leading Off: Dodgers are NL West champs, Again

14 Sep 2022

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The Dodgers clinched their ninth National League West division crown in 10 years, with Clayton Kershaw pitching seven scoreless innings Tuesday, his f...

Leading Off: Tyler Anderson's Magnificent Season

13 Sep 2022

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Appreciating Tyler Anderson's career season, helping the Dodgers to a 10th consecutive playoff berth with consistent pitching from the veteran left-ha...

Leading Off: Turnaround for Justin Turner

12 Sep 2022

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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 i...

Dodgers Rewind: Rick Rhoden

09 Sep 2022

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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 profess...

Leading Off: Justin Turner and Max Muncy on fire

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. Al...

Leading Off: Craig Kimbrel lets it go

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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-fuel...

Leading Off: Andrew Heaney home runs & position players pitching

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dodgers Rewind: Goody Rosen

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Lineup: Wake me up when September ends

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Leading Off: Dodgers drop a close one to Jacob deGrom

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Leading Off: Dodgers find relief against Mets

31 Aug 2022

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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...

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

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Leagu...

Leading Off: Tony Gonsolin lands on the injured list

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dodgers Rewind: Jack Fimple

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

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

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, thou...

The Lineup: Preparing for October and beyond

25 Aug 2022

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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 o...

Leading Off: A 2023 without Walker Buehler

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 mill...

Dodgers Rewind: Jim Lefebvre

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Leading Off: Dustin May returns to the Dodgers in style

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 duri...

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

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Leading Off: Craig Kimbrel gets back on the beam

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

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

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bue...

Dodgers Rewind: Dave Mlicki

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Mlicki was a serviceable starting pitcher, acquired by the Dodgers during the chaotic 1998 season, who pitched a rare shutout at Coors Field. Lea...

Leading Off: Dodgers go streaking, Dustin May nears return

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, pl...

Questions from Craig: Dodgers interleague schedule is wrapping up

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Dodgers interleague play schedule wrapping up we look back at various top performers for LA against American League teams. Plus questions on ...

Dodgers Rewind: Ernie Koy

11 Aug 2022

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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...

Dodgers Rewind: Chad Fonville

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Dodgers Rewind: Bernie Neis

09 Aug 2022

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A look back at Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder Bernie Neis, who played for Brooklyn for five years, and had a memorable debut, reaching base three times i...

Dodgers Rewind: Bert Hamric

08 Aug 2022

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Outfielder Bert Hamric had a productive decade-plus in the minors in the 1950s, and played in two games for the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, but didn't actu...

Leading Off: A pair of firsts for Vin Scully

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remembering two key games in the life of Vin Scully -- the first game he can remember seeing, Game 2 of the 1936 World Series, and then in 1950 his fi...

The Lineup: Remembering Vin Scully

04 Aug 2022

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Legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully died at age 94, so we look back at what made him so special and reminisce on how he touched our lives and so ma...

Leading Off: Miguel Vargas debuts, Vin Scully outpouring

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Miguel Vargas had the Dodgers' second stunning major league debut in four days, on the day where the outpouring of love for Vin Scully continued acros...

Leading Off: Dodgers Trade Deadline Recap: Hello, Joey Gallo & Miguel Vargas

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 A recap of a rather bland trade deadline for the Dodgers, who acquired Joey Gallo, cleared some 40-man roster space, and called up top prospect Migu...

Dodgers Rewind: Jeff Torborg

02 Aug 2022

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A look back at former Dodgers catcher Jeff Torborg, who caught three no-hitters, including Sandy Koufax’s perfect game in 1965. Learn more about you...

Leading Off: James Outman's amazing Dodgers debut

01 Aug 2022

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Dodgers outfielder James Outman homered, doubled, singled, and drove in three runs in his incredible major league debut at Coors Field. Plus, the Dodg...

The Lineup: Dodgers fine tuning down the stretch

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With a big lead in the division and a week before the trade deadline, the Dodgers are in a position to basically set themselves up for October Learn m...

Dodgers Mailbag: Trade deadline needs, Juan Soto, Chris Taylor, postseason roster

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Answering Dodgers questions about the trade deadline, will Carson Fulmer be up from Triple-A, what does Chris Taylor's return mean for the roster, and...

Leading Off: Good Dodgers offense makes pitching woes disappear

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers scored six runs early to beat the Nationals and take some of the heat off the beleaguered bullpen. Plus a look at the state of the relief ...

Leading Off: Dodgers clearly need bullpen help at the trade deadline

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday's Dodgers game left little doubt that the bullpen depth is lacking at the moment, a reminder that the club needs relief help, with the trade d...

Leading Off: Reyes Moronta's wild ride, Tony Gonsolin finally loses

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Gonsolin suffered his first loss of the season, and it came at the hands of the Nationals, the team with the worst record in baseball. Also in th...

Leading Off: The Dodgers sweep the Giants

25 Jul 2022

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The Dodgers came out of the All-Star break as hot as they were going into it, sweeping the Giants in four games, and have won 19 of their last 21. We ...

Leading Off: The baseball life of Red Adams

22 Jul 2022

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An interview with Eric Adams, who wrote a book about his grandfather, longtime Dodgers pitching coach Red Adams, and his incredible baseball life and ...

Dodgers Rewind: Mike Sharperson

18 Jul 2022

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A look back at Mike Sharperson, a productive utility player for the Dodgers for a few years who hit his way onto the 1992 National League All-Star tea...

Leading Off: Jon Weisman on 20 years of Dodger Thoughts

15 Jul 2022

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Jon Weisman joins us ahead of the 20th anniversary of starting Dodger Thoughts, the gold standard of Dodgers blogging. We talked about the history of ...

Leading Off: The comeback Dodgers, and Home Run Derby

14 Jul 2022

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An homage to the Dodgers' best comeback win of the year, erasing a late six-run deficit to beat the Cardinals. Plus the Home Run Derby field for Dodge...

The Lineup: All-Star Game roster, snubs, and memories

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium is almost here, and at least four Dodgers will play for the National League. We break down the roster, and also sh...

Dodgers Rewind: Leo Durocher

13 Jul 2022

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A look at Leo Durocher's playing career, which included fights as a rookie with teammates Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, winning a World Series with the Ga...

Dodgers Mailbag: Dodgers depth, reliever usage, roster churn, Bobby Miller

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Answering questions about the Dodgers depth compared to recent years, how they use relievers, the roster churn of pitchers, when will Bobby Miller rea...

Leading Off: Dodgers have four All-Stars

11 Jul 2022

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Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Clayton Kershaw, and Tony Gonsolin were named to the National League All-Star team, for the midsummer classic at Dodger Sta...

Leading Off: Bullpen woes, Dodgers win anyway, farewell Mike Brito

08 Jul 2022

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Recapping another win for the Dodgers, strong outings from Mookie Betts and Tony Gonsolin, plus Brusdar Graterol getting hurt and Craig Kimbrel shaky ...

The Lineup: Chris Taylor has a foot fracture, The Captain gets a new contract

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Catching up on two weeks of Dodgers news, including injuries to Mookie Betts (who’s since returned), Chris Taylor, and Andrew Heaney. Plus, catcher ...

Leading Off: Chris Taylor has a foot fracture, Dodgers sweep Rockies

07 Jul 2022

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The Dodgers swept the Rockies in three games at home thanks in large part to great pitching of late. Also, LA will be without Chris Taylor for a while...

Leading Off: A grand slam, anniversaries, and baseball memories

06 Jul 2022

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Franklin Stubbs hit a grand slam to cap an improbable seven-run rally to beat the Cardinals on July 6, 1988. Thirty-four years later, I look back at m...

Dodgers Rewind: Hank Aguirre

05 Jul 2022

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A look back at Dodgers reliever Hank Aguirre, the left-hander who in his one season in Los Angeles set a franchise record for best ERA by a relief pit...

Dodgers Mailbag: Trade deadline, Bellinger, Trea, Freeman, Muncy

04 Jul 2022

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Answering your questions heading into the trade deadline, such as should the Dodgers get a position player with Max Muncy, Cody Bellinger, and Justin ...

Leading Off: Dodgers' All-Star hopefuls & Justin Turner powers up

01 Jul 2022

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Mookie Betts and Trea Turner have a chance to start in the MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium, plus we look at other potential deserving Dodgers cand...

Questions from Craig: Streaks, trades, butter and egg men

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Answering Dodgers questions on streaks, home runs, the likelihood of the Angels trading Shohei Ohtani, who the Dodgers might acquire before the All-St...

Leading Off: Searching for Offense

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers' offense is struggling at Coors Field, but also just about everywhere for the last month, when LA has only been a .500 team. Jake Lamb is...

Dodgers Rewind: Tommy Brown

28 Jun 2022

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Looking back to Tommy Brown, the youngest player in Dodgers history, who played for Brooklyn from 1944-50, hit three home runs in a game once, and is ...

Leading Off: More pitching injuries & Freddie Freeman's Atlanta return

27 Jun 2022

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Dodgers pitchers Andrew Heaney and Daniel Hudson are on the injured list, including Hudson out for the season with a torn ACL. That adds to the Dodger...

Questions from Craig: June Edition

24 Jun 2022

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Eric Stephen and Craig Minami talk about the Dodgers' sweep of the Reds, then delve into questions about famous Los Angeles and Brooklyn June performa...

Leading Off: Dodgers add another outfielder

23 Jun 2022

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Stefen Romero was called up from Triple-A, the second veteran right-handed outfielder the Dodgers have added to the roster in two days. A look at how ...

Leading Off: Trayce Thompson is now a Dodger

22 Jun 2022

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The Dodgers quenched their outfield thirst by bringing back an old friend, trading for Trayce Thompson, who was on a minor league deal with the Tigers...

Dodgers Rewind: Red Smith

21 Jun 2022

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With the Dodgers about to play the Braves, we look back at a third baseman who played for only those two teams, but in Brooklyn and Boston over a cent...

Leading Off: Mookie Betts is out a while with a broken rib

20 Jun 2022

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Mookie Betts is on the injured list with a broken rib, and is expected to miss at least two weeks. It comes at an interesting time for the Dodgers, w...

The Lineup: Tony Gonsolin’s ascension, Walker Buehler’s injury

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A recap of a rather weird week for the Dodgers, which included getting swept in San Francisco and Walker Buehler needing to miss three months with a f...

Tyler Anderson flirts with a no-hitter

16 Jun 2022

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Dodgers pitcher Tyler Anderson took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before the Angels' Shohei Ohtani, the reigning American League MVP, broke it up ...

Walker Buehler has arthroscopic elbow surgery

15 Jun 2022

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Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is already on the injured list with a Grad 2 right flexor tendon strain. On Monday, he also had surgery to remove bone ...

Dodgers Rewind: Tom Paciorek

14 Jun 2022

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A look back at longtime outfielder, first baseman, and announcer Tom Paciorek, who started his playing career with the Dodgers, played in the majors f...

Walker Buehler shut down 6-8 weeks with flexor strain

13 Jun 2022

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Dodgers opening day starter Walker Buehler suffered an elbow injury and will be shut down for 6-8 weeks, putting his return this season in jeopardy. F...

Mailbag: 6-man rotation, Walker Buehler, Dellin Betances

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Answering several Dodgers questions, like whether the team would use a six-man rotation once Andrew Heaney returns from the injured list, what's going...

The Lineup with True Blue LA: Guessing the middle 54 games

10 Jun 2022

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Now that the Dodgers season is one-third over, we take guesses at some performances for the middle 54 games of the 2022 campaign. Learn more about you...

Tony Gonsolin putting it all together

09 Jun 2022

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Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin is on the best run of his career, lowering his ERA to 1.58 through 11 starts, with a 7-0 record, making a bid to ma...

Justin Turner gets his 1,000th hit with the Dodgers

08 Jun 2022

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A single in the seventh inning on Tuesday night in Chicago was the 1,000th hit of Justin Turner's time with the Dodgers. That was one of the few highl...

Dodgers Rewind: Ken McMullen

07 Jun 2022

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A look back at third baseman Ken McMullen, who started twice on opening day for the Dodgers and in between was involved in a pair of star-studded tra...

Dodgers split with Mets, Clayton Kershaw nears return

06 Jun 2022

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Recapping the four-game weekend series between the Dodgers and Mets, a split for the teams with the two best National League records. Plus, Clayton Ke...

Dodgers minor league rehab weekend

03 Jun 2022

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Heading into the weekend with updates on several injured Dodgers. Kevin Pillar fractured his shoulder and will be out a while. Clayton Kershaw makes ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2215: Tales from the group chat

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Looking back on the Dodgers' May, plus injury updates. But the most important thing is the MLB-wide glorious distraction that is the Tommy Pham vs. Jo...

Mookie Betts' big May

02 Jun 2022

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A look back at the incredible May for Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, which he carried over into June with a home run in his first game of the month....

Another Dodgers loss to the Pirates

01 Jun 2022

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The Dodgers lost two games in a row at Dodger Stadium to the Pirates, something that hadn't happened since 2016. After winning 23 of the last 25 meeti...

Dodgers Rewind: Joe Pignatano

31 May 2022

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Joe Pignatano, a Brooklyn native who debuted with his hometown Dodgers in 1957 and caught the final five innings of the last game at Ebbets Field in B...

Welcome to Leading Off with True Blue LA!

30 May 2022

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The True Blue LA podcast is branching out, and adding a weekday morning podcast that will run every Monday through Friday, called Leading Off with Tru...

True Blue LA, Episode 2214: Pitching crunch coming?

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers are currently operating with four starting pitchers and a series of fill-ins while Clayton Kershaw and Andrew Heaney rehab their injuries....