Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast
Episodes
True Blue LA, Episode 2002: Sign stealing, salary arbitration, and Alex Wood’s return
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Astros punishment came down for electronically stealing signs during the 2017 season and postseason, but was it enough? While Dodgers fans contemp...
True Blue LA, Episode 2001: Ryu & Hill head to the American League
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been three weeks since we last recorded, and the Dodgers didn’t make any moves in the interim. They did, however, lose National League Cy You...
True Blue LA, Episode 1935: Treinen to get better
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A winter meetings recap, which was eventful though not as much for the Dodgers, who did manage to sign reliever Blake Treinen, looking to bounce back ...
True Blue LA, Episode 1934: The best Dodgers from the 2010s
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the best Dodgers performances of the last 10 years, including Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Justin Turner, Kenley Jansen, Matt Kemp, Yasi...
True Blue LA, Episode 1933: MVP Cody Bellinger and the 2010s
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A final recap of MLB awards season, including Hyun-jin Ryu finishing second in NL Cy Young voting, and Cody Bellinger winning NL MVP, the first Dodger...
True Blue LA, Episode 1932: Dodgers offseason preview
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A breakdown of the Dodgers’ roster heading into the offseason, including free agents, options, additions, those eligible for salary arbitration, and...
True Blue LA, Episode 1931: The season is over
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Looking back at the stunning Game 5 loss to the Nationals, ending the Dodgers’ season much sooner than expected. We look at the fallout from the NLD...
True Blue LA, Episode 1930: NLDS Games 3-4 recap
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers and Nationals split another two games, this time in Washington D.C., sending the NLDS back to Los Angeles for a decisive Game 5. Learn mor...
True Blue LA, Episode 1929: NLDS Games 1-2 recap
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers and Nationals split the first two games of their NLDS at Dodger Stadium. A breakdown of those two games, plus reaction to the bigger momen...
True Blue LA, Episode 1928: NLDS preview - Dodgers vs. Nationals
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An immediate preview of the NLDS less than an hour after the NL wild card game finished, with the Nationals beating the Brewers in dramatic fashion. W...
True Blue LA, Episode 1927: Projecting the Dodgers’ NLDS roster
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks before the National League Division Series starts, we take a stab at predicting the Dodgers’ 25-man active roster for the first round of t...
True Blue LA, Episode 1926: Preparing for the home stretch
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are down to just two weeks remaining in the regular season, with the National League West champion Dodgers having one homestand and one road trip l...
True Blue LA, Episode 1925: The real concerns for the Dodgers
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers are just 12-11 over the last 3-plus weeks, which eliminated what would have been the earliest playoff clinch in franchise history. They wi...
True Blue LA, Episode 1924: Dodgers vs. Yankees
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers lost two of three games to the best-in-AL Yankees over the weekend, with an anemic-looking offense to boot. It was a scene eerily reminisc...
True Blue LA, Episode 1923: Too many home runs?
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the Dodgers setting a few home run records last week plus a few individual home run milestones, and in a year in which the baseball is ...
True Blue LA, Episode 1922: Closing in
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kenley Jansen is working through some things, no longer at his once-elite status, but the Dodgers continue their faith in him. We also catch up on the...
True Blue LA, Episode 1921: Dodgers mailbag time
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We sort out potential roster decisions looming for the Dodgers, both in the next few weeks and closer to October. This week is a mailbag episode, wher...
True Blue LA, Episode 1920: Recapping the Dodgers trade deadline
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly real-time reactions to the Dodgers’ moves at the one and only July 31 trade deadline, plus analysis of a busy transactional week prior that s...
True Blue LA, Episode 1918: Building the Dodgers’ playoff bullpen
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taking stock of the Dodgers under-performing bullpen, what additions they might make by the July 31 trade deadline, and constructing a postseason bull...
True Blue LA, Episode 1918: Cody Bellinger’s breakout season
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We head into the All-Star break with Cody Bellinger at the absolute top of his game. The versatile outfielder and first baseman star is building one o...
True Blue LA, Episode 1917: Questions at the All-Star break
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With one week before the 2019 All-Star break, we take stock of the Dodgers in the first half of the season, and look at what remains for the second ha...
True Blue LA, Episode 1916: All-Star season
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A closer look at MLB’s new All-Star voting system, and analysis of who could join Cody Bellinger, Hyun-jin Ryu, and Dave Roberts at the midsummer cl...
True Blue LA, Episode 1915: Reviewing the Dodgers’ draft
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Description: A look back at the 2019 MLB Draft for the Dodgers with prospect maven David Hood, plus what Corey Seager’s hamstring injury means for t...
True Blue LA, Episode 1914: Go get it out of the ocean
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Max Muncy delivered the MLB quote of the year and spawned a t-shirt. Plus we look at Corey Seager hitting doubles again, relive the first Will Smith e...
Bullpen Struggles
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A closer look at the struggling Dodgers bullpen, plus a recap of the recent road trip, Justin Turner’s surge, and more. Learn more about your ad cho...
The Strength of the Dodgers Rotation
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A closer look at the excellence of the Dodgers starting rotation, including the incredible emergence of Hyun-jin Ryu. Learn more about your ad choices...
The Travis d’Arnaud Era
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A fond look back at the Travis d=E2=80=99Arnaud tenure with the Dodgers, which lasted all of five days. Plus the excellence of Hyun-jin Ryu and more D...
Weathering The Storm
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A disappointing period for the Dodgers included inexplicable losses, a pair of key injuries, a brand new catcher and a stunning walk-off grand slam lo...
Cody Bellinger’s Record April
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A closer look at the record-setting April by Cody Bellinger, who leads the major leagues in nearly every major offensive category. Also the Dodgers ar...
Dodger Rotation Concerns
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the struggling start for the Dodgers starting pitchers, and how they struggled mightily against the Cardinals and Brewers. Learn more about ...
Dodgers Offense Rolls + Interview with Elizabeth Islas
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New True Blue LA Site Manager Elizabeth Islas joins Eric and Jacob to talk about the blazing hot Dodgers offense, rough bullpen options and the first ...
Opening Day Weekend Revue
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eric and Jacob discuss the opening series against the Diamondbacks and make quick evaluations on the highs and lows of the season so far. And after th...
The Season Begins!
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eric and Jacob catch up over an uneventful spring and preview the season ahead, including thoughts on what needs to happen for the Dodgers to win the ...
Harper; Kershaw shouldering the load
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How serious are the Dodgers about re-entering the Harper sweepstakes? Clayton Kershaw was named the Dodgers opening day starter for the ninth year in...
Spring training is here
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Catching up on Dodgers news now that spring training is fully underway at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Dodgers add Pollock & Martin
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers signed outfielder A.J. Pollock and traded for old friend Russell Martin to help at catcher, as the offseason starts to take shape. Learn m...
Welcome to the post-dump new year
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Catching up on the Dodgers offseason with our first podcast episode of 2019. We recap the salary dump trade with the Reds, which included jettisoning ...
A couple of Boston imports
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A recap of the baseball winter meetings in Las Vegas, where the Dodgers weren't too eventful but the stage is set for a busy winter. The club did sign...
Coaching staff finalized, 40-man roster update (fixed)
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Note: the previous version of the episode got cut off for some reason -- this is the full episode! Setting the stage for the Dodgers heading into the...
Dodgers free agent predictions
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, we look at some predictions for the Dodgers free agents and guess over or under on their contracts. Plus we take questions, ...
Podcast episode 1832: Farhan Zaidi gone, Hyun-jin Ryu back
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers lost general manager Farhan Zaidi, who left to lead the Giants baseball operations department on a 5-year deal. Manager Dave Roberts had h...
Building a Dodgers 25-man roster
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The 2018 season is over, and free agency has begun. At the start of the offseason, let’s look at what sort of active roster the Dodgers have now, an...
World Series recap & offseason intro
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers fell short in a second straight World Series, and we’re here to recap the final three games in Los Angeles. Plus we take a first look at...
World Series Games 1 and 2 Recap
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eric and Jacob console each other through two frustrating losses and briefly look ahead to a home stand to hopefully turn around the World Series Lear...
WORLD SERIES Preview & NLCS Wrap Up
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eric and Jacob go over the last five games of the emblematic NLCS, then preview the World Series (!!!) against the Boston Red Sox. Learn more about yo...
Recapping NLCS Games 1 and 2
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
* Note: Due to travel, today's podcast was recorded via phone -- apologies for the voicemail quality!* Eric and Jacob discussed the NLCS as it he...
Talking NLCS Games 1 and 2, Recapping the NLDS
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eric and Jacob discuss the last two games against the Braves and look ahead to The Dodgers trip to Milwaukee with a World Series trip on the line. Lea...
Talking NLDS Games 1 and 2, looking ahead at 3 and 4*
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eric and Jacob talk about the dominating performance by the Dodgers in the first two games against the Braves, and look ahead at Sunday's Game 3 in At...
NLDS Games 1 and 2
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob and Eric have their first playoff episode and go over expected rosters and pitching matchups of the first two games against the Braves at Dodger...
The Dodgers’ final week rollercoaster
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers saw extreme highs and lows during the final week of the regular season, but finished with a flourish, including a tiebreaker win to clinch...
Dodgers Playoff Roster Predictions
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the final week of the regular season and with the National League playoff picture not yet complete, we try to predict the Dodgers postseason roster...
The Stretch Run
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Yasiel Puig turned on the power spigot, Walker Buehler |keeps getting better, and the Dodgers won a series against a team they were |trailing for a th...
Big Difference
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A glimpse at the Dodgers frustrating 2018 season, currently on the outside looking in for the playoffs despite having the best run differential in the...
September additions & the wild, wild NL West race
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers erased a 4.5-game deficit in just over a week, culminating with three late comeback wins against the Diamondbacks. September callups and t...
Clutching Season
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the ups and downs of the Dodgers, specifically their struggles with runners in scoring position and the failures of the bullpen both without...
The Evolving Dodgers Lineup
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Catching up on the Dodgers after their toughest extended stretch of the schedule, and sorting out their lineup after the addition of Brian Dozier. Lea...
Dodgers Trade Deadline Recap
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The implications of the Dodgers acquiring Brian Dozier and John Axford at the non-waiver trade deadline, and what it means for October and what the lu...
Mach Ado About Manny
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers got a head start on the trade deadline by reeling in the biggest fish, acquiring All-Star shortstop Manny Machado from the Orioles. Along ...
All-Star selections & trade season
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the Dodgers headed to the All-Star Game plus those who might join them, and where the Dodgers might upgrade as the trade deadline approaches...
1813: Dodgers pitching updates, and the trade deadline
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Clayton Kershaw is getting closer to returning, trying to join a pair of Dodgers pitchers in rejoining the starting rotation. Plus a discussion of wha...
1812: Dodgers 2018 draft review with David Hood
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing the Dodgers' selections in the 2018 MLB Draft with David Hood, including detailed thoughts on first-round pick J.T. Ginn plus all the picks ...
The revolving door of the Dodgers rotation
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the topsy-turvy Dodgers starting rotation, including Ross Stripling pitching like an All-Star and Walker Buehler indispensable. Clayton Kers...
1810: The Dodgers rotation, plus Maximum Muncy
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sorting through the ever-changing Dodgers starting rotation, the pending return of Clayton Kershaw, Dennis Santana making his major league debut, and ...
Episode 1809: The wild, wild NL West
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we find the Dodgers in much better relative position in the National League West, thanks to an unexpected winning streak and ...
The Race to the Bottom
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers are off to their worst 40-game start in 60 years, with little reason to think they will turn their 2018 season around. Learn more about yo...
1807: The Road Trip From Hell
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Digging into the disastrous road trip for the Dodgers, which included 7 losses in 11 games and injuries to Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, Hyun-jin Ryu...
1806: Corey Seager is out for the year
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Taking stock of the Dodgers bad April, and coping with the news of shortstop Corey Seager needing Tommy John surgery and missing the rest of the 2018 ...