Dodgers Debate

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 struggling. What do they need to do with the upcoming trade deadline? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández pinpoint what moves need to be made to make sure the team, at the very least, makes it to the postseason.

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 should? Or is this the beginning of the end? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the road ahead.

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 Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the All-Star break could help the team when nothing is looking exactly positive right now.

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 the season with a knee injury. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández go over what moves the Dodgers could make to replace Muncy and what Kershaw’s accomplishments mean to the team.

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 Hernández do their best to talk about all of it in this episode. Also, which reporter would win in a fight?

Department of Homeland Security vehicles with masked agents were stationed Thursday morning outside Dodger Stadium, in another sign of the raids sweeping Southern California.It is unclear what operation the federal agents were carrying out or whether anyone in the area was arrested. Images of the government vehicles immediately played out on social media and fueled speculation about their activities. The agents declined to say why they were at the stadium when asked by a Times reporter.Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what it means for the team and the city.

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 reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming schedule, debate the pros and cons of punting a game and share “heartwarming” sports stories about their fathers.

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 looking dicey as we get under 100 games to go. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at which players they still believe will help the team, and which need to go.

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? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the week ahead with trepidation.

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 Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming games and the concerns the team must be having right now.

Austin Barnes is gone. Chris Taylor is next? Max Muncy? Or another injured pitcher? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the roster and how the Dodgers are trying to adapt to a long season and prepare for the postseason.

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 is on the right track or heading to disaster. Which way do you think?

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 hitters not hitting are issues. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the team is performing well, but possibly hurting themselves in October.

The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers are good, but not playing like anyone expected them to. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what is going on with the hitters, pitchers and why they're sort of... boring?

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 Dylan Hernández discuss where the team’s pitching woes are, how they might improve soon and also, which Dodgers Debate reporter is most stylish? Cast your votes in the comments!

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 Jack Harris and columnist Dylan Hernández discuss the issues and if there is cause for concern already.

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 columnist Bill Plaschke talk about the first week of baseball, what the team needs to do to continue its success, if Roki Sasaki will be all right and if this team truly is hungrier for a World Series title than the 2024 team.

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 Plaschke and Dylan Hernández sit down to talk about the game, the season, the not-at-all-hot-button issue of visiting the White House and all of them wonder how many wins the Dodgers need for Dylan not to trash the team.

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 banter, expert analysis — and tons of hot takes. They’ll laugh, bump heads and talk current-season predictions and Dodgers history.