Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast

On this special episode of The Three-Inning Save, part of the Fans First Sports Network, we talk to Kris Willis from Battery Power to preview the National League showdown between the Dodgers and Braves in Atlanta. The series features the teams with the two best records in the NL, but both are juggling pitching injuries at the moment. Perhaps the Dodgers and Braves will have to rely more on their offenses, scoring the most and second-most runs per game in the league. It should be a fun series between two teams who played against each other in the postseason three times in the last five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, a look at what's next after Dustin May injured his elbow in a start on Wednesday. The Dodgers right-hander is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. May suffered a flexor pronator strain in his right elbow, and is expected to receive a platelet-rich plasma injection, per multiple reports. Wednesday was his 15th start since returning from Tommy John surgery. Gavin Stone seems likely to replace May in the short-term, but there's more to deal with on the Dodgers pitching staff. Noah Syndergaard is dealing with a blister on his right index finger, and hasn't pitched well enough or deep enough into games. The Dodgers bullpen was unusually taxed this week, throwing 21 innings in three games against the Twins, with several relievers pushed to their limits. We discuss the roster fallout on this podcast. Plus, an update on Walker Buehler, who aims to return from his own Tommy John surgery by starting in September, just over a year after his procedure. That timetable was deemed aggressive, but Buehler also talked about his rehab and the nature of his surgery. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch reconvene to talk about the red-hot Dodgers, after Jacob and his wife welcomed a new baby. The Dodgers beat the Padres in a series for two straight weekends, including a sweep in Los Angeles over Mother’s Day weekend to open up a seven-game lead in the National League West over third-place San Diego only about a quarter into the 2023 season. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are heating up, and both Will Smith and J.D. Martinez are back in the lineup, putting the Dodgers formidable offense back at full strength. With Tony Gonsolin back in the rotation, Dodgers pitching has stabled somewhat, including Clayton Kershaw, Julio Urías, and Dustin May, plus a bullpen that started slow but had pitched well the last few weeks, specifically the higher-leverage pitchers. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, host Eric Stephen and guest Jon Weisman catch up on the Dodgers, who rode a winning streak into first place in the National League West. With catcher Will Smith and third baseman Max Muncy back in the lineup, the Dodgers won seven of their first eight games back together to streak into first place. A look at accolades for Clayton Kershaw and James Outman for their strong Aprils, Gavin Stone making his major league debut, our expectations for the 2023 Dodgers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch recount the up and down Dodgers, who end a third straight week at .500 Max Muncy had a breakout week with a pair of two-home-run games, and the Dodgers scored nine and 10 runs in wins in San Francisco. But they were also shut out by the Giants and scored only six runs in three games against the Cubs at home, for a 3-3 week. Catcher Will Smith took a handful of foul tips off his face mask against the Giants then missed all three games against the Cubs after experiencing concussion symptoms. Smith was placed on the concussion injured list, the first roster move since opening day for the Dodgers, who signed catcher Austin Wynns as a temporary backup to Austin Barnes behind the plate. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch take stock of a brutal Dodgers weekend in Phoenix, with three straight losses to the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers are back to .500 at 5-5, and the pitching was terrible over the weekend, with Clayton Kershaw giving up back-to-back home runs to lose on Friday, then bad and short starts from Noah Syndergaard and Michael Grove. LA’s bullpen has also been shaky to open the season, striking out batters at a low rate, in the lower third of the league. The bad pitching overshadowed what has otherwise been a pretty good Dodgers offense, especially from Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, James Outman, J.D. Martinez, and Jason Heyward. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest Three-Inning Save podcast looks back at Nate Oliver, one of only nine Los Angeles Dodgers to make their major league debut with an opening day start. Oliver started at second base on opening day in 1963, a year the Dodgers won the World Series. Oliver played five years with the Dodgers, was a key part of a possibly apocryphal story about bunting, and later managed the Palm Spring Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch review the Los Angeles Dodgers’ season-opening series against the Diamondbacks, with all the various highlights from opening day and more. What better way to start the Three-Inning Save podcast than with a three-inning save, this one by designated three-inning saver Andre Jackson, who has pulled off the feat three times in his eight major league games, dating back to 2021. Not bad for someone who didn’t even know three-inning saves existed when he first got one. The Dodgers offense was up and down in the first weekend, combining for 18 runs in the two wins, and falling 2-1 in both losses. Trayce Thompson hit three home runs and drove in eight in one game, and Will Smith was the offensive hero on opening day, driving in four. Dodgers pitching was excellent, allowing only seven runs in four games. But two late blips by the bullpen contributed to both losses. We go over the first four games of the weekend, plus thoughts from the series and highlights from opening day. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With opening day nearly here, hosts from Fans First Sports Network’s National League West teams gather together for a roundtable about the division, digging deep into strengths and weaknesses of the Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Rockies, and Diamondbacks. Come get to know hosts from the Dodgers podcast (Three Inning Save), Rockies podcast (Rocky Mountain Rooftop), Giants podcast (Giants Chroncast), and Padres podcast (Talking Friars), all available RIGHT NOW on the brand new Fans First Sports Network (FFSN). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into opening day. The final pieces of the roster are set in place, with rookie James Outman making his first opening day roster by forcing himself onto the team with a strong spring training, after a strong 2022. Rookie Ryan Pepiot won the fifth starter spot, taking over for Tony Gonsolin, who is out with a sprained ankle. Rookie Andre Jackson won the final bullpen spot. Julio Urías gets the first opening day start of his career, on the mound for the Dodgers on March 30 against the D-backs. Urías will be followed in the rotation by Dustin May, Clayton Kershaw, Noah Syndergaard, and Pepiot to begin the season. Also on this episode, we make some predictions for the season, including how many wins for the Dodgers and where they’ll finish in the National League West. We also look at some over/unders for specific players. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the very first episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, in which Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch will talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers, as part of the Fans First Sports Network. If those names sound familiar to you, it’s because we podcasted about the team for over 10 years at True Blue LA. It will be more of the same on the new network, including questions from Craig Minami, plus Dodgers rewind episodes every so often. On this episode, we take a look at the dwindling decisions left for the Dodgers to finalize their opening day roster. Tony Gonsolin will open the season on the injured list with a sprained left ankle, leaving a competition between Ryan Pepiot, Michael Grove, and Andre Jackson for the final spot in the starting rotation. Outfielder Jason Heyward, a non-roster invitee in spring training, is likely to make the Dodgers. With recent roster cuts, the Dodgers only have healthy 13 position players on the 40-man roster. Adding Heyward essentially means that the final position player roster spot is between outfielder James Outman and infielder Yonny Hernández. Outman has been impressive all spring, and played well enough to earn a roster spot, but it’s in question whether he will make the opening day roster. In the bullpen, Daniel Hudson will open the season on the injured list with ankle tendinitis, though he’s not expected to miss too much time. Jimmy Nelson, signed to a major league deal after missing the last year and a half due to Tommy John surgery and flextor tendon repair, hasn’t found his command this spring, walking eight of his 17 batters faced, with no strikeouts. We do know at least two left-handers will be on the opening day roster, with Dave Roberts saying Alex Vesia and Caleb Ferguson will be on the team, per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. This week’s questions from Craig look back at Dodgers Cy Young Award winners, and St. Patrick’s Day food traditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final episode of the True Blue LA podcast, after 10 years of talking about the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux tore the ACL in his right knee during spring training, and will miss the entire 2023 season. A look at the domino effect and how Lux’s injury affects Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, the outfield, and the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With spring training now upon us, we look at the busy last week for the Dodgers, agreeing to terms with outfielder David Peralta plus pitchers Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring training is less than two weeks away, and the Dodgers roster looks mostly set, barring some late additions. We look at playing time expectations for Miguel Vargas and Miguel Rojas, a salary arbitration review, and a new deal for Tony Gonsolin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An interview with Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers broadcaster Alex Freedman on various Dodgers prospects he's seen in the minors, including Miguel Vargas, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, James Outman, Michael Busch, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Answering your Dodgers questions about Gavin Lux and Miguel Rojas at shortstop, future roster additions coming, non-roster invitees to watch, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look back at the Dodgers career of Lee Lacy, who played all over the infield and outfield for Los Angeles during the 1970s, and had a particularly hot stretch as a pinch-hitter in 1978. During the World Series, Lacy became the first designated hitter in Dodgers history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A summary of the Dodgers players eligible for salary arbitration, with Julio Urías, Walker Buehler, Will Smith and five others reaching agreements on 2023 contracts by Friday's exchange deadline. Tony Gonsolin is the only one of ten Dodgers who did not reach an agreement, and could face an arbitration hearing at some point in early February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look ahead to the 2023 Dodgers, and make our picks for most playing time at five different positions, and the likelihood of some rookies stepping in for bigger roles. Plus, a breakdown of the Dodgers acquiring shortstop and old friend Miguel Rojas from the Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look back at left-handed pitcher Ed Vande Berg, a Redlands native who pitched for the Dodgers in 1986. His one season in Los Angeles came in a pivotal time in Major League Baseball labor relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers made the correct decision in parting ways with Trevor Bauer, whose 194-game suspension is the longest in the history of MLB’s joint domestic violence and sexual assault policy. But the team also too way too long to make what was an obvious call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While this podcast isn't about the Mets or the Dodgers, it is about one of the true international treasures out there: "Weird Al" Yankovic. Hear Brian and Eric wax philosophical on "One More Minute," marvel at "The Saga Begins," and lament the continued timeliness of "Trigger Happy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look back at a pair of Dodgers on this episode. First up is Doyle Alexander, a pitcher who started his career with the Dodgers, and we finish with outfielder Jack McCarthy, who ended his major league career with Brooklyn six decades earlier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers over the weekend signed J.D. Martinez to be their designated hitter, and saw franchise stalwart Justin Turner leave for a similar role with the Red Sox. We look at the choice of Martinez over Turner, with was surprising in how vcal the Dodgers were in wanting to bring Turner back to Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at a very robust free agent market this offseason, one the Dodgers have largely shied away from to date. We look at Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts joining NL West rivals, plus take stock of Dodgers starting pitchers and who might they still add. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clayton Kershaw is back with the Dodgers, and will continue to pursue one-year deals for the duration of his career, deciding with his family whether he wants to remain in Los Angeles or stay home to pitch for the Rangers. Also, former Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner signed with the Phillies, and LA target Justin Verlander is a Met. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of the MLB winter meetings, we take stock of a Dodgers roster that will soon have Clayton Kershaw and Shelby Miller, but no Cody Bellinger. It’s a roster light on depth, with several needs heading into the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Fred McGriff up for Hall of Fame consideration, let’s look back at his one season with the Dodgers, in the very odd 2003 campaign in which Los Angeles were kings on the mound yet anemic at the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arnold “Jigger” Statz was considered one of the best defensive center fielders of his day, and played two years for the Brooklyn Dodgers. But that only accounted for a small portion of his amazing 24-year career, the bulk of which came with the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers did not tender a contract to Cody Bellinger, the former MVP and Rookie of the Year who had two down seasons in 2021-22. Bellinger is now a free agent, as are Edwin Ríos and Luke Williams. Plus, reaction of Cy Young and MVP award voting results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Clayton Kershaw coming back and Tyler Anderson moving down Interstate 5 to Anaheim, we take a look at the Dodgers starting rotation. Plus some other roster updates from the first two weeks of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recap of Dodgers moves on Tuesday, including Trea Turner and new Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson declining the qualifying offer, plus Diego Cartaya leading a group of prospects added to the 40-man roster. Dave Roberts finished second in NL Manager of the Year voting, and Eric Stephen explains his voting process for the award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clayton Kershaw is reportedly coming back to the Dodgers on a one-year deal, capping off a busy transactional day for the team. Justin Turner's 2023 option was declined, making him a free agent, though he might still return to Los Angeles. Also, Trea Turner and Tyler Anderson were extended qualifying offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías will finish in the top three of National League Cy Young Award voting, and Dave Roberts will finish in the top three for Manager of the Year. Freddie Freeman, though, was not among the top three for NL MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A closer look at the Dodgers roster to start the offseason, where they are at in terms of 2023 and how it relates to the competitive balance tax, plus what they need to complete the roster, namely starting pitching and a shortstop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picking the 2023 teams for 10 Dodgers free agents, headlined by Clayton Kershaw and Trea Turner. Plus, Justin Turner won the Roberto Clemente Award and Mookie Betts won another Gold Glove Award, his sixth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With several days of hindsight, we look back at the Dodgers NLDS loss to the Padres, ending a 111-win season after the first round of the playoffs. Plus we get a head start on the coming offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers season is over after a shocking loss to the Padres in four games in the NLDS. A look at how it happened, and how there are several reasons and not one convenient scapegoat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking stock of the first two games of the NLDS, with the Dodgers winning Game 1 but losing Game 2 to the Padres. A look at highlights from the first two games, plus a goose, and a look ahead at Games 3 and 4 in San Diego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look back at the Dodgers' loss in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series to the Padres, on the missed opportunities, the runners left on base, the inability to hit San Diego's bullpen, some questionable choices, plus a look ahead to the two games in San Diego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights and thoughts from the Dodgers' victory over the Padres in Game 1 of the NLDS, including a strong early offense and a strong bullpen late, giving Los Angeles a 1-0 advantage in the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers will battle the Padres in the National League Division Series. We break down the matchup between the very familiar foes, and wonder what LA’s 14-5 mark against San Diego during the regular season will tell us in the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the Dodgers were off as a result of their playoff bye, the Padres beat the Mets in three games in New York to capture their wild card series. San Diego will play Los Angeles in the National League Division Series for the second time in three years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vicente Romo pitched in parts of eight major league seasons, but was more known for his exploits in the Mexican League both in the winter and summer. Romo, who pitched for the Dodgers in 1968 and in 1982, was named to the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers regular season is over, and after 111 wins they get five days off before having to play a postseason game. In between is the wild card round, so we pick the winners of the four series which will run from Friday to Sunday, with the Dodgers awaiting the winner of Mets vs. Padres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers closed out a record-breaking season with a win, their 111th of the year. They head into the playoffs strong, and with a healthy and productive Clayton Kershaw, who was hurt last October. We celebrate the milestones of 2022 and look forward to the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers in the National League Division Series will play the winner of the Mets vs. Padres wild card series. But first they have one more game to play in the regular season before five days off. Julio Urías clinched the NL ERA crown in the penultimate game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Foster was the Dodgers second-ever draft pick, selected in 1965 out of high school in Southern California. The right-hander pitched four years with the Dodgers, and allowed the first home run ever hit out of Dodger Stadium, to Willie Stargell in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers have secured the best record in baseball, and have three more regular season games remaining, plus five days off, to get their ducks in a row for the postseason. A look at some statistical milestones to attain, plus a peak at who Los Angeles might play in the National League Division Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices