Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk with Bill Plunkett, author of the new book, ‘LA Story: Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a season for the ages.’. Bill has covered baseball for four decades, including as a Dodgers and Angels beat reporter for a number of outlets. Currently he covers the Dodgers for the Southern California News Group. Plunkett’s book chronicles Ohtani’s first season in Los Angeles, a whirlwind beginning with his free agency, to South Korea, to fraud and gambling debt by his longtime friend and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Ohtani overcame that, even in a season in which he did not pitch, he won his third MVP award with the first 50-homer, 50-steal campaign in baseball history, and helped the Dodgers to a World Series championship in his very first taste of the postseason. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about the pitching side of the Dodgers roster, including Michael Grove not being ready by opening day. Plus we go over news and notes from spring training. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the return of regulars Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith to the Dodgers lineups in Cactus League play. Also, we review the position player battle in camp, whether Hyeseong Kim starts the season in Triple-A, what to expect from Andy Pages and James Outman, who plays center field, and the hot start of non-roster invitee David Bote. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, spring training games have started for the Dodgers, so let’s talk about the starting rotation. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, spring training games are upon us and opening day is four weeks away. We take a stab at picking the opening day roster, factoring in various injuries and potential position battles The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we reached the five-year anniversary of the Mookie Betts trade, which so far has seen two Dodgers championships and three top-five MVP finishes for Betts. Also, thoughts on spring training at Camelback Ranch with the opening of camp, Baseball Reference turns 25 years old, and robust beans talk. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, spring training has started for the Dodgers, and both Clayton Kershaw and Kiké Hernández have re-signed with the team. Plus, news and notes on the first few days of camp, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto and possibly Roki Sasaki pitching in the two games against the Cubs in Japan, relievers Evan Phillips and Michael Kopech behind schedule with injuries, Farhan Zaidi returning to the organization, and more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk to author Steve Dittmore about his book 'Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger.' Gilliam played for the Dodgers from 1953-66, spanning their time in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, winning National League Rookie of the Year and playing in seven World Series. Gilliam was also a longtime coach with the Dodgers, and the first Black base coach in major league history. Dittmore's book delves into Gilliam's upbringing, his early life, time in the Negro Leagues, and his decades in baseball. The book features several interviews of former players and teammates of Gilliam, and the Foreword to the book is written by former Dodgers general manager Fred Claire. Related reading: How to buy 'Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger' Steve Dittmore's website From 2021, Dittmore on why Gilliam and Willie Davis deserve more consideration for the Hall of Fame. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we rehash the most surprising Dodgers moves of the offseason heading into 2025. Also, a note about Dave Roberts and his likely contract extension, Super Bowl talk, MLB free agency, and a look back at the 1985 team. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers the Dodgers held their annual fan fest at Dodger Stadium, which brought several injury updates and the club keeping the door open for a return of free agent Kiké Hernández. Also, injury updates on Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Tyler Glasnow, Kirby Yates’ contract finalized, Ryan Brasier getting designated for assignment, and Alex Vesia avoiding arbitration. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, three players were elected to the Hall of Fame, and former Dodgers Andruw Jones and Chase Utley gained on the ballot. 2025 will be the fourth straight year a former Dodger is inducted to Cooperstown, with Dick Allen posthumously getting the call in July. That streak will be tested in 2026, batting a strong push by Jones. The most notable player eligible for his first time on the ballot next year is Matt Kemp. Plus trivia related to the Dodgers and the Hall of Fame, questions about Dave Roberts, Dalton Rushing, and more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers introduced Roki Sasaki at Dodger Stadium, and talked about how they plan to use the rookie pitcher in 2025. Among the highlights of the press conference for Sasaki, who signed for a signing bonus of $6.5 million, were his wearing number 11, previously worn by Miguel Rojas, and how the Dodgers might help him regain velocity on his prodigious fastball. Also, notes on the Dodgers’ signing of Tanner Scott, their interest in adding Kirby Yates, the status of Michael Kopech’s elbow, and how Clayton Kershaw was part of the recruitment of Sasaki. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers signed reliever Tanner Scott to a 4-year, $72 million contract, adding to a whirlwind offseason. Scott had a 1.75 ERA, 2.96 xERA, and 22 saves in 67 games for the Marlins and Padres in 2024. The Dodgers got a good look at the left-hander down the stretch and in the NLDS. He struck out Shohei Ohtani in five of their six at-bats against one another over those few weeks in September and October. We take stock of where Scott puts a very deep Dodgers bullpen, plus we sort through what the roster might look like come opening day. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers got their man, again, signing Roki Sasaki, the pitcher from Japan whom they've coveted for years. The Dodgers beat out the Blue Jays and Padres for the 23-year-old Sasaki, signing the right-hander for a reported $6.5 million bonus. "It was a very difficult decision, but I will do my best to make it the right decision when I look back after my baseball career," Sasaki wrote in an Instagram post on January 17, announcing his signing with the Dodgers. Also on Friday, the Dodgers traded two minor league outfielders for international bonus pool space, to help bolster their offer to Sasaki, sending Dylan Campbell to the Phillies and trading Arnaldo Lantigua to the Reds. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers resolved all but one salary arbitration case, and exchanged figures with reliever Alex Vesia. The team avoided arbitration with four pitchers by signing one-year deals for Michael Kopech, Evan Phillips, Brusdar Graterol, and Anthony Banda. We dug into the salary figures exchanged by Vesia and the team, plus the Dodgers history in salary arbitration. Catcher Diego Cartaya, who was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on January 3, was traded on January 9 to the Twins for minor league right-hander Jose Vasquez. Also, spring training dates and news and notes regarding Heyseong Kim, and more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the 2025 international signing period is here, and the Dodgers are one of three finalists for Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk with Jeffrey Paternostro of Baseball Prospectus about the top 10 prospects (and beyond) in the Dodgers organization. Outfielder Zyhir Hope was rated the top Dodgers prospect by BP, but as Paternostro notes on this episode, he is very close in ranking to another Dodgers outfielder Josue De Paula, both of whom are ranked in the top 10 on the Baseball Prospectus top-101 prospects in baseball. We talked about the Dodgers minor league system, potential major-league-ready prospects, and others who caught Paternostro's eye. You can find Jeffrey's work at Baseball Prospectus, and can follow him on Bluesky at @jeffreypaternostro.bsky.social. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at Gordie Windhorn, the outfielder who played for the Dodgers in 1961. Windhorn in his four major league seasons played for the Yankees, Dodgers, A’s, and Angels. He also played 12 years in the minors – including briefly retiring as a Dodgers minor leaguer in 1960 to run a bowling alley in Danville, Virginia – and finished up his playing days with six seasons for the Hankyu Braves in the Japanese Pacific League. The Three-Inning Save podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, an overview of the Dodgers offseason after the signings of Teoscar Hernández and Hyeseong Kim on January 3. Plus a look at what’s left to come this offseason, headlined by Roki Sasaki. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers traded Gavin Lux to the Reds, three days after signing Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim to a three-year deal. The signing of Kim gave the Dodgers a bit of an infield glut, which was cleared by moving Lux, who was pretty much limited to second base. But the Dodgers still might add position-player depth this offseason. From Cincinnati, the Dodgers received outfielder Mike Sirota, a third-round pick of the Reds in 2024 and 16th-round 2021 draft pick of the Dodgers out of high school. The Dodgers also got the Reds’ Competitive Balance Round A draft pick in 2025, which will be somewhere in the 35-40 pick range. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers re-signed Teoscar Hernández, bringing back a key component to one of the best offenses in Major League Baseball. They also signed Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim to a three-year deal, further solidifying the position-player roster. Hernández, who settled for a one-year contract last offseason, got the three-year deal he wanted this time around, with a guaranteed $66 million. There’s a club option in 2028, a hefty signing bonus, and some deferred money as well, a fashion similar to the Dodgers’ recent pacts with Blake Snell and Tommy Edman. Kim was a three-time Golden Glove Award winner, at shortstop and second base, for the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO, and played the Dodgers in an exhibition game in Seoul last March. The Dodgers signed the lefty-hitting soon-to-be 26-year-old for three years, $12.5 million plus a two-year option for 2028-29. Kim is expected to play all over the field for Los Angeles. We look at what signing Hernández and Kim means for the now-full 40-man roster, the payroll implications of this latest Dodgers move, what it might mean for Chris Taylor, Gavin Lux, Andy Pages, and others. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back on various predictions made for the Dodgers in 2024 as well as the MLB season and postseason. From the first Dodgers pinch-hit home run, to which teams would make the playoffs, to guessing contracts, number of pitchers used, number of players to hit a home run, and much more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers signed Blake Treinen and Michael Conforto, highlighting their activity during the winter meetings. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the winter meetings are here, and we look at the schedule for next week in Dallas. With Blake Snell and Tommy Edman already signed, the next Dodgers signing might very well be outfielder Teoscar Hernández returning to Los Angeles. We look at what might be next for the Dodgers. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Blake Snell is now a Dodger as the team swam in the deep end of the free agent pool early in the offseason. We look at how Snell fits the rotation, plus highlights from his press conference at Dodger Stadium, thoughts on the Dodgers payroll, and all those deferrals. Tommy Edman was going to be a free agent after 2025, but they signed the infielder/outfielder to a five-year deal to keep him through 2029. Those two deals alone make this the most money the Dodgers have added prior to the winter meetings than the first 10 offseasons of the Andrew Friedman-led Dodgers front office combined. Also, Freddie Freeman had surgery on the sprained right ankle that hampered him during October, until winning World Series MVP. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Shohei Ohtani won the National League MVP award unanimously, and the Dodgers made a slew of roster moves in the last week. Ohtani is the only MLB player ever with more than one unanimous MVP win, and he’s done so in three of the last four years. He joined Frank Robinson as the only players to win MVP in both the American League and National League. We also look at the Dodgers making some roster moves in the last week, which featured deadlines to set reserve lists for the Rule 5 Draft and to tender contracts to players on the 40-man roster. And Chris Woodward will be the first base coach in 2025, replacing Clayton McCullough who left to manage the Marlins. Left-hander Jack Dreyer was added to the roster after strong numbers in Triple-A and Double-A this season. Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May, both of whom missed all of 2024 after elbow surgery, avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to terms on contracts for 2025. Postseason cult hero Brent Honeywell and left-hander Zach Logue were non-tendered, making them free agents. Both pitchers are out of options, as is Connor Brogdon, who was sent outright to Triple-A but opted for free agency instead. We analyze the Dodgers 40-man roster, which now has 36 players, including 22 pitchers and 14 position players. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the offseason is here, and we take stock of the Dodgers, roster, decisions so far, and those yet to come. Since the season ended, three Dodgers had surgeries: Shohei Ohtani to repair a torn labrum after dislocating his left shoulder in the World Series, Clayton Kershaw had procedures on his left foot and left knee, and Brusdar Graterol had left shoulder surgery to repair his labrum. Austin Barnes and Miguel Rojas are back after their options were picked up. Plus we talked about free agents like Teoscar Hernández and Walker Buehler, plus the intrigue surrounding when Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted to MLB. For more on Sasaki, informative pieces were written by Daniel Brim at Dodgers Digest and by Jim Allen. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back on the 2024 Dodgers season, which ended in triumph with a World Series win. We answer trivia about the season and postseason, plus look at Dave Roberts’ legacy, the rivalry with the Padres, and much more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers winning the World Series. We recap the final three games at Yankee Stadium, which began with a Walker Buehler win in Game 3 in New York and ended with a Walker Buehler save two days later. In between was a study in bullpen management and game theory, plus a stunning comeback in Game 5 with the Dodgers erasing a 5-0 deficit to win their second championship in five years. Freddie Freeman electrified Dodger Stadium with his walk-off grand slam in Game 1, and homered in each of the first four games of the series. He delivered a two-run single in the Game 5 comeback, and finished with 12 RBI, tying a record on his way to winning the World Series MVP award. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the raucous first two games of the World Series, both won by the Dodgers over the Yankees at Dodger Stadium. From Freddie Freeman hitting the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history in Game 1 to Yoshinobu Yamamoto having an ace-like start in Game 2, plus Tommy Edman, Teoscar Hernández, and even Ice Cube, there were plenty of storylines in the first two games. Now the series shifts to Yankee Stadium in New York. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers are in the World Series in a star-studded matchup with the Yankees. Jack Flaherty on the mound in Game 1 at Dodger Stadium against Gerrit Cole. Yoshinobu Yamamoto against Carlos Rodón in Game 2. We preview the matchup of so many potential Hall of Famers, like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Freddie Freeman, Giancarlo Stanton, and more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we remember the glorious career and baseball life of Dodgers icon Fernando Valenzuela, who died on October 22. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers finished the job at home, beating the Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS to clinch their first pennant at Dodger Stadium since 1988. The Dodgers deployed a bullpen game in Game 6, relying on all high-leverage relievers to cover all nine innings. Four pitchers recorded more than three outs, and Blake Treinen closed out the win in the final two innings. Bulk reliever Brent Honeywell was an unsung hero as well, eating innings in Games 2 and 5 to keep the others fresh. LA’s offense provided the cover with another double-digit outburst, led by surprise NLCS MVP Tommy Edman, who tied Dodgers records with 11 hits and 11 RBI during the series. Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy each set Dodgers records by reaching base 17 times. As a team, the Dodgers walked more in the NLCS than any team in postseason series, and had the highest-scoring series by any National League team ever. Now, it’s on to face the Yankees in the World Series, which will begin Friday at Dodger Stadium. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers won two of three over the Mets in New York in the NLCS, and now need just one more win to get back to the World Series. Every game of the NLCS has been decided by four or more runs, and the Dodgers were on the positive side of that in big wins in Games 3 and 4 at Citi Field. Max Muncy reached base in 12 consecutive plate appearances to set a major league record for one postseason. Mookie Betts had a 4-hit, 4-RBI game in Game 4, and the Dodgers got effective starts by Walker Buehler and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Jack Flaherty could not repeat his Game 1 performance in Game 5, and was blasted for eight runs in three innings. The game got away in a five-run third inning, in which Dave Roberts had to navigate when to use high-leverage relievers versus saving them for back home for Game 6 (with more rest) and potentially Game 7. Those are the kind of decisions a team can make when up 3-1 in a series, but now the Dodgers are up 3-2. But most importantly, they still lead the NLCS, and have two chances to win one game at Dodger Stadium to get back to the World Series. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers split the first two games with the Mets in the NLCS at home. Game 1 was a blowout for Los Angeles, with Jack Flaherty pitching seven strong innings in a 9-0 blowout win. That tied the Dodgers with the 1966 Orioles for the longest scoreless streak in postseason history at 33 innings. In Game 2, the Mets jumped out early, including a grand slam by Mark Vientos off Landon Knack that gave New York a 6-0 lead in the second inning. The Dodgers clawed back and got the tying run on base or to the plate in two late innings but couldn’t complete the comeback. Now the NLCS shifts to Citi Field in New York for three games. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we preview the NLCS between the Dodgers and Mets with the fine folks at Home Run Applesauce. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers are back in the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2021, and their sixth NLCS appearance in nine years. The Dodgers will face the Mets beginning Sunday night at Dodger Stadium, with Jack Flaherty on the mound in Game 1 for Los Angeles and Kodai Senga starting for New York. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers foiled the Padres elimination plans twice in winning the NLDS. We recap the decisive Game 5 win for the Dodgers, which was their second straight shutout to close out the series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto recovered from a bad Game 1 start to pitch five scoreless innings. The Hernándezes (Kiké and Teoscar) each homered to provide the only offense the Dodgers needed. After 24 consecutive scoreless innings to close out the NLDS, the Dodgers move onto the NLCS to face the Mets. More on that soon. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers forced a Game 5 of the National League Division Series by beating the Padres in Game 4 in San Diego. Mookie Betts snapped an 0-for-22 postseason skid that dated back to 2022 with a pair of two-hit games at Petco Park, including a first-inning home run in each game. After a one-run loss to the Padres in Game 3, the Dodgers used a bullpen game to shut out San Diego in Game 4. That sets up a winner-take-all Game 5 at Dodger Stadium, and the Dodgers bullpen will figure heavily again in the final game of the series. The question is how much, or will Yoshinobu Yamamoto figure into Game 5. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers split the first two games of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium against the Padres. Starting pitching remains an issue for the Dodgers, who are constantly trailing early in games. The offense did enough to come back to win Game 1, but Game 2 featured fans throwing objects onto the field at Padres outfielders, and San Diego hit six home runs to romp on Sunday. Now the series shifts to Petco Park in San Diego, where the Dodgers need to win at least once to keep their season alive. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the Dodgers potential roster for the National League Division series, with really only one or two decisions remaining. Also, updates on Freddie Freeman’s sprained ankle and Miguel Rojas’ torn adductor/groin. Both are expected to start in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers won the National League West again and Shohei Ohtani is in the MLB postseason for the first time. The Dodgers beat the Padres two out of three times to clinch the division at Dodger Stadium, giving them three NL West titles in a row and 11 in the last 12 years. By the time the season ended, the Dodgers had the best record in MLB and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Ohtani won NL player of the week in each of the final two weeks of the regular season and was named NL player of the month for September, and finished his likely MVP season with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the postseason, which the Dodgers are in for a 12th year in a row. And we look at the many unanswered questions remaining in the starting rotation. Plus, we talked about delicious chocolate chip cookies. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we marvel at Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s first 50-50 player. The superstar clinched 50-50 on the same day the Dodgers clinched a playoff berth, the first of Ohtani’s career. On that day in Miami, Ohtani has six hits, two doubles, three home runs, two stolen bases, and 10 RBI in one of most ridiculous single games in baseball history. Then he kept going during the next series, including a game-tying home run in the ninth inning in a win over the Rockies, in a game in which Ohtani already stole two bases. He enters the season’s final week with 53 home runs and 55 stolen bases. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the final two weeks of the regular season, and what’s left on the Dodgers checklist heading into the postseason. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we catch up on two weeks of news and several disastrous Dodgers pitching injuries. Tyler Glasnow has a sprained elbow that effectively ended his season. Gavin Stone has shoulder inflammation, which leaves his October very much in doubt. Those two are the top two Dodgers in starts and innings on the season. The good news is that Yoshinobu Yamamoto returned with an abbreviated yet still triumphant outing in his first game back. But even with that, the Dodgers had one of their worst starting pitching weeks of the season in dropping four of six games against the Cubs and Braves. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at Clayton Keshaw’s inflamed left big toe, and how he’ll miss at least two weeks and maybe more. Kershaw is another unknown along among Dodgers starting pitchers with Tyler Glasnow, who is throwing again but still not close to returning from elbow tendinitis. There are less than four weeks remaining in the regular season. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back at the Dodgers winning three of four games over the Diamondbacks in a wild weekend in the desert, to solidify LA’s spot atop the National League West. More on the series, including a rested Freddie Freeman finding his power stroke, and Shohei Ohtani running wild as he closes in on a 50-50 season. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we peek ahead at what the Dodgers postseason roster might look like. The lineup is complete with Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, and Tommy Edman back. The bullpen is at its fullest strength all season. Now it’s just a matter of sorting out the starting pitching, and hoping that Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto get healthy in time for October. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we relive Shohei Ohtani’s walk-off grand slam that also clinched the sixth 40-40 season in major league history. That was part of a winning week for the Dodgers, who won five out of six games after getting their lineup back at full strength with Max Muncy and Tommy Edman activated off the injured list. Muncy had five extra-base hits in his first week back. Jason Heyward was designated for assignment, but hit a game-winning three-run home run as his final act with the Dodgers. The Dodgers this week got discouraging news on Tyler Glasnow, whose return from elbow tendinitis will be a slow process, questioning his eventual availability for the postseason. On a positive pitching side, Gavin Stone had a great week and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch in a rehab game this week, making his potential return more tangible. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices