Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast

True Blue LA, Episode 2213: Wall-to-wall baseball

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers played their first home doubleheader in 23 years, part of four games in a 45-hour span. It was a weird week for Los Angeles, with a long l...

True Blue LA, Episode 2212: It’s all relative

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A look at the Dodgers’ start to the season, which has their offense leading the majors in runs scored per game but still feeling like not everyone i...

True Blue LA, Episode 2211: Scoring is down in MLB, Trevor Bauer suspended

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recapping April for the Dodgers, in which scoring was way down across MLB. Also, the Trevor Bauer situation moved closer to a resolution, with the pit...

True Blue LA, Episode 2210: Two big innings

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The stacked Dodgers lineup hasn’t looked so hot through four games, outside of two big innings. We also wonder what’s up with Julio Urías and his...

True Blue LA, Episode 2209: The MLB season is finally here

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After an extended lockout and a shortened spring training, the 2022 Major League Baseball is finally upon us. We look at where the Dodgers are at head...

True Blue LA, Episode 2208: Craig Kimbrel traded to the Dodgers

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers traded outfielder AJ Pollock to the White Sox for closer Craig Kimbrel on the second-to-last day of spring training camp at Camelback Ran...

True Blue LA, Episode 2207: Guessing the Dodgers opening day roster

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After about two weeks of spring training, we try to guess the 28 players who will be on the Dodgers opening day active roster. Learn more about your a...

True Blue LA, Episode 2206: Freddie Freeman signs with the Dodgers

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers added first baseman Freddie Freeman, a five-time All-Star and former National League MVP, to an already potent lineup, signing Freeman to ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2205: Baseball, and Clayton Kershaw, are back

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MLB is back in business with a new labor deal and spring training already started. Clayton Kershaw re-signed on a one-year deal, and the Dodgers are r...

True Blue LA, Episode 2204: MLB delays the start of the season

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MLB owners, who locked out the players, canceled the first week of regular season games after failing to reach agreement with players by an artificial...

True Blue LA, Episode 2203: Cartoon villainy

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Commissioner Rob Manfred said Major League Baseball missing regular season games would be disastrous, but he and the owners haven’t acted like anyon...

True Blue LA, Episode 2202: The Dodgers designated hitter draft

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the designated hitter likely coming to the National League in the next collective bargaining agreement, we try to guess which players will have t...

True Blue LA, Episode 2201: Dodgers have a GM again

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off 2022 by catching up on MLB labor negotiations (hint: you haven’t missed much), look at Brandon Gomes getting promoted to general manager...

True Blue LA 2146: Gil Hodges makes the Hall of Fame

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Longtime Dodgers first baseman Gil Hodges was elected to the Hall of Fame on his 35th try. Plus Dodgers minor league news, including the Rule 5 Draft ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2145: The MLB lockout is here

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Major League Baseball owners locked out the players on December 2 after the expiration of the league’s collective bargaining agreement. But not befo...

True Blue LA, Episode 2144: Predicting free agency

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guessing the 2022 teams for Dodgers free agents Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, Kenley Jansen, Max Scherzer, Chris Taylor, and more. Plus, a closer loo...

True Blue LA, Episode 2143: The Dodgers offseason is here

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A postmortem on the Dodgers’ NLCS loss and playoff elimination, plus a look ahead to the offseason, and a look back to Bill North, a centerfielder o...

SB Nation's 2021 World Series Preview - presented by T-Mobile

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John Stolnis, Kris Willis and Ashley MacLennon set the table for the World Series showdown between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros! Presented b...

True Blue LA, Episode 2142: The middle NLCS games at Dodger Stadium

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A recap of Games 3-5 of the NLCS, featuring the Dodgers winning two of three games from the Braves to force the series back to Atlanta with the Braves...

True Blue LA, Episode 2141: Costs and benefits

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers in the National League Championship Series did not take advantage of opportunities in the first two games in Atlanta, falling behind 2-0 a...

SB Nation's MLB NLCS Dodgers-Braves Preview - Presented by T-Mobile

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Stephens of True Blue LA and Kris Willis of Talking Chop go head-to-head to preview the MLB NLCS showdown between the Braves and Dodgers! Presen...

True Blue LA, Episode 2140: Goodbye Giants, hello Braves

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers withstood the Giants in an classic, exhausting five-game series, finally surpassing the 109-win NL West champions. That earned Los Angeles...

True Blue LA, Episode 2139: NLDS highs & lows at Dodger Stadium

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Just like the first two games of the National League Division Series in San Francisco, the Dodgers and Giants split Games 3 and 4 at Dodg...

True Blue LA, Episode 2138: A San Francisco split

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers and Giants split the first two games of the National League Division Series in San Francisco, with the next two games set for Dodger Stadi...

True Blue LA, Episode 2137: Goodbye Cardinals, hello Giants

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers won a thrilling National League wild card game thanks to a home run by Chris Taylor, the fourth walk-off home run in franchise history. Th...

SB Nation's MLB NLDS Giants-Dodgers Preview - Presented by T-Mobile

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Stephen (True Blue LA) and Brady Klopfer (McCovey Chronicles) go head-to-head in SB Nation's special preview of the Giants-Dodgers NLDS showdown!...

SB Nation's MLB NL Playoff Preview - Presented by T-Mobile

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talent from all around SB Nation come together to preview the MLB NL Playoffs as John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and Kris Willis debate all the biggest to...

True Blue LA, Episode 2136: NL wild card game preview

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers finished their regular season with a flourish, winning their final seven games to tie a franchise record with 106 wins, only to finish in ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2135: The final countdown

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With one week left in the regular season, we look at what’s ahead for the 100-win Dodgers heading into the postseason. Learn more about your ad choi...

True Blue LA, Episode 2134: Clayton Kershaw & Gavin Lux return

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the season enters its final weeks, the Dodgers have Clayton Kershaw (and Tony Gonsolin) back in their starting rotation, getting ready for October....

True Blue LA, Episode 2133: The incredible Max Scherzer

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A look at the amazing Max Scherzer, who has a 1.05 ERA in his first seven starts with the Dodgers, who have needed every bit of it to stay in contenti...

True Blue LA, Episode 2132: Dodgers mailbag, and the rest

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A look at how the Dodgers have used rest for their position players and pitchers, plus several Dodgers questions about Corey Seager’s free agency, W...

True Blue LA, Episode 2131: Prepping for the home stretch

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers won nine straight games and moved closer to the Giants in the National League West. A look at that, plus what’s ahead in the final seven...

True Blue LA, Episode 2130: Dissecting the Dodgers road trip

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A look back at a week that saw the Dodgers win five of six games on the road against the Phillies and Mets, overcoming various obstacles along the way...

True Blue LA, Episode 2129: Sorting through the roster turnover

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers have added several players over the last few weeks. Max Scherzer and Trea Turner are the headliners from the trade deadline. But there hav...

True Blue LA, Episode 2128: Do the Dodgers have enough pitching?

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the trade deadline, the Dodgers acquired Max Scherzer, who is starting this week, and Danny Duffy, who will be ready in late August or early Septem...

True Blue LA, Episode 2127: Dodgers get Max Scherzer & Trea Turner

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers made a huge splash at the MLB trade deadline, adding future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer to shore up a leaky starting rotation and in...

True Blue LA, Episode 2126: Dodgers position-player needs at the trade deadline

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mookie Betts went on the injured list for the first time in three years with hip inflammation, after missing a week’s worth of games. Cody Bellinger...

True Blue LA, Episode 2125: The trade deadline is coming

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With a week and a half until the MLB trade deadline, we look at the state of the Dodgers pitching staff and possible targets for adding to the staff. ...

SB Nation's 2021 MLB Home Run Derby LIVE w/John Kruk - Presented by T-Mobile

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MLB great John Kruk joins Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and a host of community guests from around SB Nation to watch the 2021 MLB Home Run ...

SB Nation’s 2021 MLB Draft Recap – Presented by T-Mobile

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SB Nation’s all-star cast (Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Eric Stephen and guest Jeremy Brener) breaks down everything that happened in the 1st round of ...

SB Nation's 2021 MLB All-Star Game Preview! - Presented by T-Mobile

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SB Nation welcomes you to it’s coverage of the 2021 MLB All-Star Week, powered by T-Mobile! On today’s episode, Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, and Brad...

True Blue LA, Episode 2124: Trevor Bauer on leave, under investigation for assault

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Bauer is accused of assault and a Los Angeles judge granted a temporary restraining order against him, with a hearing date in court set for Jul...

True Blue LA, Episode 2123: Getting no-hit, bouncing back, and All-Stars

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of former All-Stars returned to the Dodgers lineup and were the best hitters in a week that ended with a four-game winning streak. It followe...

True Blue LA, Episode 2122: Playing catchup

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We went two weeks in between True Blue LA podcasts, so we caught up on Dodgers news in the interim, including both Max Muncy and Cody Bellinger gettin...

True Blue LA, Episode 2121: '100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,' with Jon Weisman

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Weisman updated his seminal book, '100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die' after the Dodgers won the 2020 World Series, and inc...

True Blue LA, Episode 2120: Sticky stuff, 60 games in, and trade deadline questions

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We briefly recap the latest kerfuffle surrounding MLB with foreign substances on baseballs, including Trevor Bauer’s comments. And we also compare t...

True Blue LA, Episode 2119: Maximum Muncy in May

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A look back at Max Muncy’s incredible May, and how he’s become a heightened version of his 2018-19 self, a strike zone-owning power hitter who has...

True Blue LA, Episode 2118: Back on track

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers won eight straight games for the second time in 2021, and have moved near the top of the National League West, fueled by a starting rotati...

True Blue LA, Episode 2117: Albert Pujols is a Dodger

22 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The losses kept coming for the Dodgers, but not on the field. Corey Seager broke his hand, AJ Pollock got hurt, and Edwin Ríos is out for the year af...

True Blue LA, Episode 2116: The good, the bad, the ugly, and the tight pants

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A wild week for the Dodgers, pushing their losing skid to 3 weeks before potentially turning the tide with a stunning three-run home run by Gavin Lux ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2115: Dustin May to have Tommy John surgery

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the bright spots of the 2021 season was 23-year-old pitcher Dustin May blossoming into an effective starter with a high strikeout rate, but now...

True Blue LA, Episode 2114: Hitting the skids

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A slumping offense, several injuries, and a shaky bullpen sent the Dodgers to seven losses in their last nine games. We dig into the reasons why. Lear...

True Blue LA, Episode 2113: Wackiness, intensity, and more Dodgers injuries

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first incarnation of Dodgers-Padres was even better than advertised, providing some heightened April intensity. We also had Jackie Robinson Day an...

True Blue LA, Episode 2112: Fans are back

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers played in front of fans at Dodger Stadium for the first time in 18 months, and got their rings to boot. Also the starting pitching keeps h...

True Blue LA, Episode 2111: A weird weekend at Coors Field

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers won three of four games against the Rockies at Coors Field in their first series of 2021, and the weekend was full of weirdness, including...

True Blue LA, Episode 2110: Opening day is here

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We review our guesses of the Dodgers opening day roster -- we did pretty good -- and are happy the regular season is finally here.   Learn more abou...

True Blue LA, Episode 2109: Questions with Craig

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We expand our “Questions from Craig” segment to an entire episode this week, previewing the Dodgers season and of course talking food with Craig M...

True Blue LA, Episode 2108: The leaders of spring

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With opening day rapidly approaching for the Dodgers, we look back at recent spring trainings, plus some news: Cody Bellinger is back, with a new batt...

True Blue LA, Episode 2107: The mailbag episode

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We answer questions from listeners, Dodgers-related and otherwise, on this week’s episode of the podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2106: Guessing the Dodgers opening day roster

06 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With spring training underway and opening day just four weeks away, we take a stab at predicting the Dodgers’ roster for their first game on April 1...

True Blue LA, Episode 2105: Justin Turner is back

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers did what we thought they’d do all along, re-signing Justin Turner, this time to a two-year, $34 million deal with an option for 2023. Th...

True Blue LA, Episode 2104: Trevor time, and everything that comes with it

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer signed with the Dodgers for a reported three-year, $102 million, including record salaries...

True Blue LA, Episode 2103: The start of spring

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A look at a letter from the Cactus League to MLB, reportedly spurred on by MLB, asking for spring training to be delayed, which was disingenuous at be...

True Blue LA, Episode 2102: Remembering Don Sutton

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A look back at the life of Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton, who pitched 16 of his 23 seasons for the Dodgers, and whose number 20 is one of ten unifor...

True Blue LA, Episode 2101: Remembering Tommy Lasorda

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A look back at the life of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda, who spent a remarkable 71 years in the Dodgers organization as a player, coach, scout, ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2037: Padres try to close the gap

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres traded for two frontline starters (Blake Snell and Yu Darvish) and signed an infielder (Ha-seong Kim), and look every bit as loaded as the ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2036: Minor detail

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers lost eight minor league players in MLB’s Rule 5 Draft, but also gained two players. They also signed six players to minor league contrac...

True Blue LA, Episode 2035: Dodgers take a chance on Corey Knebel

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Corey Knebel, one of the top relief pitchers in baseball for the Brewers before Tommy John surgery in 2019, was acquired by the Dodgers before MLB’s...

True Blue LA, Episode 2034: Cody Bellinger has shoulder surgery

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers offseason is here, with the biggest news so far shoulder surgery for Cody Bellinger, who dislocated his right shoulder celebrating his pen...

True Blue LA, Episode 2033: The Dodgers are World Series champions

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers won the World Series for the first time in 32 years, beating the Rays in six games, thanks to Herculean performances by Corey Seager, Clay...

True Blue LA, Episode 2032: Dodgers are back in the World Series

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers were running the same script of every recent playoff loss through four games of the NLCS. Then, they woke up and claimed their third trip ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2031: Down go the Padres, bring on the Braves

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We look back at the Dodgers’ three-game sweep of a depleted Padres team, and how they match up with the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS. Learn more about...

True Blue LA, Episode 2030: Dodgers wild card series review & NLDS preview

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers made quick work of the Milwaukee Brewers and Clayton Kershaw had his best postseason start. Now it’s time for the showdown with the Padr...

True Blue LA, Episode 2029: Dodgers vs. Brewers playoff preview

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers will face the Brewers in the wild card series, with every game of the best-of-3 series at Dodger Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices...

True Blue LA, Episode 2028: Reviewing our Dodgers season predictions

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A look at all the Dodgers predictions we made this season, what came true and what we got horribly wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

True Blue LA, Episode 2027: Dodgers preparing for October

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers clinched a playoff spot for the eighth straight season and took control of the National League West by taking two of three games from the ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2026: Dodgers pitching springing a leak

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers are down to three healthy starting pitchers at the moment, with just two weeks left in the regular season, and Kenley Jansen just had his ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2025: Dodgers keep rolling along

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers consolidated things a bit with the trade of Ross Stripling, providing a clear runway for their young pitchers down the stretch. They also ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2024: The Dodgers’ protest, and support

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers and Giants did not play Wednesday, one of three MLB games postponed to protest racial injustice. The process showed the leadership of Mook...

True Blue LA, Episode 2023: This one goes to 11

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Back-to-back 11-strikeout games by Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler highlighted the week for the Dodgers, which also included Keibert Ruiz hitting a...

True Blue LA, Episode 2022: Busy week for Dodgers MVPs

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A look back at last week for the Dodgers, including LA still having not lost a series, Mookie Betts hitting three home runs in a game and helping the ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2021: Fingers on the pulse

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A look at the difference in finger injuries for Mookie Betts and Max Muncy and how the Dodgers handled them, plus a tale of two starts for Clayton Ker...

True Blue LA, Episode 2020: The Final Countdown?

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are one week into the 2020 MLB season, but with 20 percent of the league sidelined by coronavirus outbreaks, reports say the season cut be shut dow...

True Blue LA, Episode 2019: Baseball has started. Will it finish?

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

MLB completed its opening weekend, but with a COVID-19 breakout on the Marlins, the viability of the entire season is in question. Learn more about yo...

True Blue LA, Episode 2018: Opening Day & the Mookie Betts contract

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A whirlwind week for the Dodgers saw them sign Mookie Betts to a 12-year, $365 million extension to stay in Los Angeles, then lose Opening Day starter...

True Blue LA, Episode 2017: Opening day is finally here

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a few days before opening day of the 2020 MLB season, a look at Dodgers stories from summer camp and an overview of the most likely 30-man openin...

True Blue LA, Episode 2016: Feeling a draft

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A look at all six Dodgers picks from the 2020 MLB Draft, who has signed and who’s left, plus a look at the undrafted free agent market.  Learn more...

True Blue LA, Episode 2015: Is there going to be a season or no?

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The negotiations between owners and players have gotten ugly, and public, and each side accusing the other of negotiating in bad faith (one of them is...

True Blue LA, Episode 2014: No spitting in baseball

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A look at the safety and testing protocols for a potential Major League Baseball return, breaking down the financial data MLB shared with the players,...

True Blue LA, Episode 2013: Feeling a draft

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the latest news of a possible 2020 Major League Baseball season, including the MLB Draft shortened from 40 to five rounds, and a pending pr...

True Blue LA, Episode 2012: The Dodgers’ ‘Major League’ team

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Picking the best Dodgers team of players with one Win Above Replacement or fewer, in the style of the movie ‘Major League.’  Learn more about you...

True Blue LA, Episode 2011: The first baseball game you remember

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Looking back at the first major league games we can remember attending in person, and the Dodgers memories they entail.  Learn more about your ad cho...

True Blue LA, Episode 2010: The grab bag episode

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kind of all over the place in this episode. We talk about Joe Davis’ cutting board, round up what’s going on at True Blue LA, answer some ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2009: The Dodgers Monopoly board

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

All the quirks and oddities of an old set of Dodgers Monopoly, from the year 2000, and some of the players who are and aren’t included in the game. ...

True Blue LA, Episode 2008: Killing time without baseball

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are coming up on four weeks without sports, and it’s getting harder and harder to occupy all the time sports used to take up. Here’s a few thin...

True Blue LA, Episode 2007: What will come of the 2020 season?

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Major League Baseball and the players association agreed to terms on how to proceed in the 2020 season, when it might begin, when we might see the pos...

True Blue LA, Episode 2006: No baseball, now what?

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The coronavirus pandemic has affected all of our daily lives, and we are now without the distraction of sports, with virtually every sports league or ...

True Blue LA, 2005: Guessing the Dodgers opening day roster

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spring training games have begun, so it’s time to predict the Dodgers’ 26-man opening day roster. It sure seems like the position players are set,...

True Blue LA, Episode 2004: It’s more real now

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After nearly a week in limbo, the Dodgers finally finalized a trade with the Red Sox that brought Mookie Betts and David Price to Los Angeles, plus an...