Dodgers Debate
by Bill Plaschke, Mirjam Swanson, Maddie Lee
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Dodgers Debate NLCS GAME 3: Dodgers stare down a sweep
Dodgers Debate NLCS GAME 3: Dodgers stare down a sweep
About this podcast
The Los Angeles Dodgers are changing baseball constantly. From star players, to salaries, to breaking records and upsetting opposing fans, the team has the attention of not only the nation, but the world. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson, three writers who intimately cover the team, take you through the ups and downs of the season as they try to win another World Series. Or sign another superstar. They might do both.
Episodes
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- Dodgers Debate NLCS GAME 3: Dodgers stare down a sweep · 13 min · Episode 84The Los Angeles Dodgers are one game away from being swept out of the playoffs and missing their chance at three-peat history after losing Game 3 to the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2…
- Dodgers Debate NLCS Game 2: Did the Dodgers forget how to hit? · 15 min · Episode 83The Los Angeles Dodgers are now two games down in the best-of-7 series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They aren’t hitting and their bullpen was lackluster tonight. Los Angeles…
- Dodgers Debate NLCS Game 1: Great pitching but no offense · 10 min · Episode 82The Los Angeles Dodgers struck first, but not enough, losing Game 1 of the NLCS to the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill…
- Dodgers Debate NLDS GAME 4: The Dodgers ADvance to the NLCS · 9 min · Episode 81The three-peat is still on as the Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 4 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and…
- Dodgers Debate NLDS Game 3: Yamamoto Dominates, October Kiké arrives · 13 min · Episode 80The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 3 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves 3-1, but the story is the pitching domination by Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Los Angeles Times beat writer…
- Dodgers Debate NLDS Game 2: Bats go cold · 8 min · Episode 79The Atlanta Braves took Game 2 of the NLDS, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2. The series heads to Atlanta tied, with the Braves’ best pitchers looming. Los Angeles Times…
- Dodgers Debate: Tarik Skubal dominates as bats come alive · 10 min · Episode 78The Los Angeles Dodgers take defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in NLDS Game 1. Tarik Skubal dominated and the Dodgers hit 3 home runs. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and…
- Dodgers Debate: Dodgers and Braves · 10 min · Episode 77The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves in NLDS Game 1 of the MLB playoffs. The heat is on. Literally. Game 1 might be around 100 degrees. Los Angeles Times beat…
- Dodgers Debate: Who do the Dodgers want in the NLDS? · 16 min · Episode 76The Dodgers are in the playoffs. Shocking, breaking news. They did get a first round bye which, snark aside, is sort of shocking. Now, they wait to find out who they play in the…
- Introducing: House of Troy · 16 min · Episode 75House of Troy is a new podcast from LA Times Studios tracing the rise and fall of USC football, from coach Pete Carroll’s back-to-back national titles in the 2000s, to the Reggie…
- Dodgers Debate: Playoff bound! But, World Series bound? · 21 min · Episode 74In news that you knew was coming, the Dodgers won the NL West. Now, the team is still fighting for that first round bye they definitely need as many on the team heal up. Los…
- Dodgers Debate: Can this team turn it around in a month? · 17 min · Episode 72Shohei Ohtani is hurt. The Dodgers’ rotation is injured. The team is in a fairly long slump and a first round bye isn’t remotely guaranteed. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie…
- Dodgers Debate: There's hope! The Dodgers have big names coming back · 17 min · Episode 71It’s hot. It’s not great for the Dodgers. They’ve looked a bit lost since the All-Star break. But, rejoice! Will Smith is coming! Shohei Ohtani, as a pitcher, is returning! Los…
- Dodgers Debate: Never a dull moment with the Dodgers ... · 20 min · Episode 70Well, the Dodgers just can’t have some peace and calm, can they? Now, an owner is getting in on the fun with some controversy. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and…
- Dodgers Debate: The Dodgers will stop at nothing to win · 15 min · Episode 69Tarik Skubal. He IS a Dodger. The team made the biggest splash at the trade deadline and upset a lot of MLB fans who don't like that the Dodgers will spend money to win. Los…
- Dodgers Debate: Trade deadline madness · 20 min · Episode 68Tarik Skubal. Is he a Dodger? Do they need him? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson really think so, and Plaschke has an…
- Dodgers Debate: The White House and the trade deadline · 20 min · Episode 67The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the White House. It was hot. It was sort of odd? But mostly hot. But now that it’s over, we can get back to baseball. Los Angeles Times beat…
- Dodgers Debate: What the Dodgers need right now · 19 min · Episode 66The second half of the baseball season is upon us and the Dodgers ended the first half looking… sort of sloppy. Shohei Ohtani might not be on the mound for a while. Will Smith…
- Dodgers Debate: Midseason awards · 14 min · Episode 65Shocking news: the Los Angeles Dodgers are really good. And they haven't really even been clicking at the same time yet. Mookie Betts is looking like Mookie Betts, but injuries…
- Dodgers Debate: Ohtani and Rushing, trouble in paradise · 19 min · Episode 64Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing aren’t really working. Will Smith, the starting catcher, is still on the injured list and not coming back soon. What do the Dodgers do? Los…
