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“The Dodgers Post” is the California Post’s Dodgers podcast hosted by California Post reporters Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris. This baseball podcast will take you inside the clubhouse and on the field with breaking down all the latest news and highlights from the Dodgers. Dylan and Jack will provide opinions and insights on the Dodgers quest for a championship and break down every decision both on and off the field.

Dodgers will air every Tuesday on the California Post YouTube channel and everywhere you can watch or listen to your podcasts.

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August 7 · 1 hr 27 min
Dodgers' Six-Game Tailspin, Tarik Skubal Debut Truth & Shohei Ohtani Two-Way Crisis | Dodgers Post
California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez break down Los Angeles' alarming six-game losing streak, Tarik Skubal’s six-strikeout debut at Wrigley Field, and the growing internal debate over Shohei Ohtani’s shrinking two-way workload as Pete Crow-Armstrong surges in the National League MVP race. The guys bring on Arizona Republic beat writer Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) to analyze the Diamondbacks' frustrating trade deadline, trade market bitterness toward LA's financial moat, and why European soccer might hold the answer to MLB's competitive balance debate. Then, the show opens up the all-new DGP Hotline for listener voicemails, triggering an aggressive breakdown of Dodgers President Stan Kasten's front office role and the bizarre waiver carousel bringing Ben Rortvedt back to Los Angeles. Finally, the studio debauchery peaks as Jack and Dylan ignite a heated dispute over the prediction scoreboard rules, breakdown a classic 2005 Milton Bradley trade trivia question, and Dylan delivers an unhinged, 20-year-overdue confession regarding a biohazard incident in Nick Piecoro’s Phoenix apartment. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - New Studio Debut & Dress Code Clashes 01:45 - D-backs Beat Writer Nick Piecoro on Deadline Frustrations 09:07 - Are the Dodgers "Ruining Baseball"? Financial Moats & Soccer Comparisons 21:40 - Panic Meter: Six-Game Losing Streak & Tarik Skubal's Debut Reality 32:45 - Shohei Ohtani's Two-Way Role Under Threat & NL MVP War vs. PCA 47:35 - DGP Hotline Voicemails: Stan Kasten's Real Role & Ben Rortvedt's Return 58:10 - Japanese Media Challenges & Ohtani Postgame Access 01:08:05 - Scoreboard Tracking, 2005 Trade Trivia, & Piecoro Vomit Confession
August 4 · 1 hr 12 min
Tarik Skubal Dodgers Debut, Trade Deadline Recap & Ned Colletti Secrets
California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a wild 2026 trade deadline straight from a makeshift broom closet studio and the Wrigley Field press box. The guys break down the blockbuster arrival of Tarik Skubal, his viral press conference callout to league critics, and how his competitive edge fits LA's championship DNA. Plus, they dissect minor bullpen additions like Kris Bubic, Dalton Rushing's elbow injury, and the Padres' aggressive farm-system trades. Finally, former Dodgers GM Ned Colletti joins the show to spill behind-the-scenes secrets on the 2008 Manny Ramirez trade, how CC Sabathia almost became a Dodger, and negotiating Manny’s iconic haircut. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Studio Upgrade & Wrigley Press Box Chaos 01:12 - Deadline Recap: Kris Bubic & Catching Depth 05:00 - Tarik Skubal Press Conference & Dodgers Debut 16:25 - Division Rivals: Padres Panic & Brewers Breakdown 19:12 - Scoreboard Receipts & New Weekly Bets 24:55 - Ned Colletti Interview: 2008 Mannywood & CC Sabathia Secrets
August 2 · 25 min
Tarik Skubal Traded to Dodgers: LA Lands Two-Time Cy Young Ace | Dodgers Post
Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris and California Post columnist Dylan Hernandez break down an emergency late-night blockbuster trade as LA acquires two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. The guys analyze the ridiculously light prospect haul given up by Andrew Friedman, flame small-market MLB owners for refusing to compete, and share behind-the-scenes press box chaos during the middle of the game. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Emergency Broadcast: Tarik Skubal is a Dodger 00:51 - The Heist: Breaking down the Prospect Package 08:00 - "Loser Franchises" and CBA Implications 13:30 - Press Box Chaos: The Emmet Sheehan Dugout Scramble 19:44 - October or Bust: World Series Expectations
July 31 · 1 hr 8 min
Shohei Ohtani Injury Crisis, Looming Trade Deadline & Red Sox Series Preview
California Post's Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan Hernandez break down the escalating injury crisis surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s knee and bicep flare-ups, as the Dodgers front office refuses to place their $700 million superstar on the Injured List. The guys analyze Andrew Friedman’s trade deadline leverage, dissect Roki Sasaki’s electric yet cramp-ridden outings, and highlight Eric Lauer’s improbable five-start win streak. MLB.com Red Sox beat writer Ian Browne joins the show to discuss Boston’s wild flight-delayed heater and Mookie Betts’ complex legacy. Finally, a wild episode devolves into a direct assault on ESPN’s Ohtani gambling podcast and an unhinged dispute over the show’s official prediction scoreboard. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro & Panda Express Sponsorship Pitch 01:12 - Ohtani Injury Crisis: Knee & Bicep Drama 09:35 - Dylan Rips ESPN's Ohtani Gambling Podcast 14:04 - Trade Deadline: How Ohtani Impacts Market Moves 22:34 - Roki Sasaki Cramps & Eric Lauer's Win Streak 28:57 - Red Sox Preview featuring MLB.com's Ian Browne 48:24 - Mailbag: Doomsday Headlines & Vetoed Trades 54:28 - Predictions, Trivia & Scoreboard Cheating Drama
July 27 · 1 hr 11 min
Shohei Ohtani Knee Alarm & Slump | Tarik Skubal Trade Deadline Debate | Roki Sasaki Metric Surge
The California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a 6-3 East Coast road trip against the Yankees, Phillies and Mets through pure press box fatigue and spilled coffee at Citi Field. The guys break down the escalating concern surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s scratched Saturday bullpen session and 7-for-38 road slump, Will Smith’s alarming neck disc issue and the need for trade deadline insurance, and Roki Sasaki’s dominant metric surge in New York. Plus, an intense debate on whether Andrew Friedman should gut the farm system for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, a deep dive into the Dodgers' six Top-100 outfield prospects, Yasiel Puig’s career spiral and ADHD revelation, and the launch of the official DGP Fan Hotline. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro & East Coast Road Trip Recovery 03:38 - Shohei Ohtani Knee Emergency & Slump Crisis 09:15 - Will Smith Neck Disc Alarm & Catcher Depth 12:00 - Roki Sasaki's Fastball Surge & "Small Face" Quote 18:51 - Tarik Skubal Trade Block: Will Friedman Move? 39:00 - Outfield Prospect Deep Dive: Who Gets Traded? 46:20 - Are the Diamondbacks a Real Threat? 48:11 - Yasiel Puig's Legacy, ADHD & Canadian Comeback 57:09 - DGP Fan Hotline Launch: (213) 454-0589 01:00:10 - Dodgers Trivia & Predictions Scoreboard
July 23 · 1 hr 6 min
Dodgers Hand Phillies Series Loss As Kyle Tucker Slump Deepens & Shohei Ohtani Pitching Return Looms
California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a statement series win over the Phillies, despite rotation exhaustion and bullpen game reliance. The guys analyze Kyle Tucker's mental collapse under his $240M contract, Dalton Rushing's clutch breakout amidst Will Smith's murky 60-day IL stint, and Shohei Ohtani's surprise bullpen session. They also debate whether Cody Bellinger would have been cheaper and better than Tucker. Finally, a routine recap completely devolves into a hilarious roast of Philadelphia food and weather, an aggressive dispute over a 2006 Dodgers beer-glass injury trivia question, and a wild six-point scoreboard comeback. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - October Is Inevitable for the Dodgers 03:52 - Are the Phillies Still an NL Threat? 08:00 - Kyle Tucker's $240M Mental Crisis 12:45 - Dalton Rushing Breakout & Catcher Market 21:18 - Shohei Ohtani Bullpen & Seth Halvorsen Trade 24:16 - Mailbag: DarkWolf Roast & Bellinger vs. Tucker 37:38 - Don Mattingly vs. Andre Ethier Feud 42:43 - Why We Hate Your City: Philadelphia Roast 47:00 - Weekly Predictions & Scoreboard Receipts 50:45 - Dodgers Trivia: Max Muncy & 2006 Glass Incident 58:14 - Six-Point Scoreboard Comeback & Outro
July 20 · 55 min
Shohei Ohtani Knee Emergency, Pitching Plan Collapse & Roki Sasaki’s Anger Outing
California Post Dodgers reporters Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a grueling doubleheader against the Yankees from the press box at Yankee Stadium. Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers a 9-inning complete game gem in the opener, but all alarm bells sound after Dave Roberts scratches Shohei Ohtani from his scheduled Wednesday start due to persistent left knee irritation following a lubricant injection. The guys debate whether Roberts is spinning Ohtani’s knee severity, revisit the star pitcher's 2019 bipartite patella surgery history, and clash over whether the "Billion-Dollar Dodgers" must pivot aggressively to buy frontline starting pitching at the trade deadline. Plus, Roki Sasaki touches 102 MPH in an anger-fueled outing with an oversized anti-tipping glove, Yamamoto makes his Cy Young case, a brutal city debate pits New York against Chicago, and Dylan suffers an embarrassing trivia meltdown over Greg Maddux. 00:00 - Bronx Doubleheader Exhaustion & Yamamoto’s Complete Game 00:41 - Shohei Ohtani Knee Crisis: Wednesday Start Scratched 02:32 - Is Dave Roberts Spinning Ohtani’s Injury Severity? 07:41 - Trade Deadline Shift: Must LA Buy Frontline Aces? 12:41 - Roki Sasaki & Postseason Rotation Realities 19:40 - The "Messi Effect": What Happens If Ohtani Can't Pitch? 22:50 - Roki Sasaki’s 102 MPH Outing & The Giant Anti-Tipping Glove 29:00 - Will Smith Injury Concern & Yamamoto’s Cy Young Push 31:18 - Why We Hate Your City: New York vs. Chicago vs. Tokyo 34:15 - Covering Superstars: Japanese Media Memoirs & Lefty Ohtani 41:12 - Official Prediction Scoreboard: Mookie vs. Tucker Picks 43:43 - Trivia Time: Greg Maddux Trades & All-Star Strikeouts 48:56 - 1990 World Cup Final Roast & Cody Bellinger’s "Brain Clutter"
July 13 · 1 hr 2 min
Dodgers Swept By D-Backs, Shohei Knee Surgery Shock & Mookie Slump Escalates
The Calfornia Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a brutal 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks that cements a shocking pre-All-Star break series sweep at Dodger Stadium. The guys break down the terrifying medical update on Shohei Ohtani having his left knee drained, forcing him to drop out of the Midsummer Classic despite blasting his 22nd home run of the year. They dig into Mookie Betts' baffling offensive free-fall as his average plummets to an icy .235, and the high-friction bullpen collapse that saw Edgardo Henriquez and Evan Phillips surrender late leads to Arizona. Finally, a classic post-game breakdown completely derails into an unhinged, 10-minute argument over the front office's failure to secure high-leverage arms before the deadline and a ruthless dispute over the show's official prediction scoreboard. 0:00 - Pre-All-Star Break Disaster As D-Backs Sweep 2:46 - Shohei Ohtani Knee Drama 13:11 - Mookie Betts Slump: Can the Lineup Recover? 23:46 - Bullpen Meltdown & Trade Deadline Targets 32:16 - The Official Scoreboard War
July 10 · 51 min
Roki Sasaki Inconsistent, Justin Wroblewski All-Star Snub & Shohei Ohtani 300th Home Run
California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez break down Roki Sasaki’s highly anticipated bounce-back start against the Colorado Rockies, analyzing if his 99-mph gas can overcome a shifting command profile and an ERA over 5. The guys lock horns over a high-stakes postseason dilemma: If October started today, do you trust the red-hot Justin Wroblewski or lean entirely on Sasaki's raw arm talent? Plus, Shohei Ohtani blasts his historic 300th career home run, the locker room reacts to a newly scheduled White House visit, and Dylan opens up his vault to expose the sheer dysfunction, player mutinies, and media wars of the infamous 2007 Dodgers clubhouse. 00:00 Cruising Towards October: 14 Games Up 02:45 The Roki Sasaki Profile 11:30 The Postseason Node: Wrobleski vs. Roki 17:15 Shohei Ohtani's 300th HR & Mid-Summer Snubs 23:40 Inside the Toxic 2007 Kent-Loney Locker Room War 41:15 Trivia, Weekly Scoreboards & Live Predictions
July 6 · 1 hr 1 min
A Rookie's Tragic Debut, Trade Deadline Strategy & The Roki Sasaki Excuse Debate
California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a 5-2 loss to the Padres after a 3.5-hour dragging game at Dodger Stadium. The guys break down rookie catcher Eliézer Alfonzo Jr.’s deeply emotional and tragic MLB debut following a family disaster in Venezuela, the internal front office debate over trading top prospects like Josue De Paula for Tarik Skubal, and the massive postseason rotation hazard surrounding Shohei Ohtani's mounting bicep, knee, and blister injuries. Finally, a classic mailbag segment derails into Dylan calling out "weirdo" anime super fans, a wild look back at Vicente Padilla being shot in the leg before Opening Day, and an unhinged dispute over a high-stakes, tiered scoreboard prediction. 00:00 - Exhausted Post-Game Intro & Padres Loss 01:01 - Eliézer Alfonzo Jr.’s Heartbreaking MLB Debut 06:51 - Cruising in the NL West & The Skubal Trade Deadline Debate 16:10 - Postseason Roster Projections & Ohtani’s Injury Calculus 24:31 - Mailbag: Roki Sasaki Excuse Wars & Dylan vs. Anime Fans 38:26 - Trivia: Vicente Padilla’s Gun Range Incident & 2018 All-Stars 49:06 - Scoreboard Tally & Unhinged Future Predictions
July 3 · 59 min
Dodgers Explode After Roki Sasaki Disaster, Dave Roberts Hits 1,000 Wins
Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a wild, comic-book-style 12-7 comeback victory over the San Diego Padres after Roki Sasaki puts the team in an immediate six-run hole. The guys deconstruct the postgame clubhouse drama surrounding Sasaki’s alleged pitch-tipping saga, dissect Yoshinobu Yamamoto's superior analytical self-correction methods, and evaluate the ticking clock on the rotation with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow working their way back. Finally, the show details Dave Roberts’ historic 1,000th managerial win celebrated on a Triple-A field in Sacramento, debating his status as the greatest manager in franchise history, before another chaotic prediction segment completely derails the standings. 00:00 - The One-Piece Fedora Crisis 01:02 - The High-Value Card Stadium Heist 02:04 - Roki Sasaki’s Worst Career Outing 12:05 - Decoding the Clubhouse Postgame Scrum 17:54 - The Reliever Shift: Bullpen or Minor Leagues? 23:17 - Torching the Padres: Ohtani, Betts, & Freeman Click 29:47 - Is Dave Roberts the Greatest Dodger Manager Ever? 42:05 - The Dalton Rushing & Shohei Ohtani Battery Conflict 43:55 - Trivia: Bobby Abreu’s Venezuelan Reality TV Drama 53:06 - Double or Nothing: Yamamoto Strikeout Predictions
June 30 · 1 hr 1 min
Shohei Ohtani Rages, Dalton Rushing Drama Erupts & Dave Roberts Chases 1,000 Wins
California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez break down a wild, hostile takeover of Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento after a dominant 9-4 win over the Athletics. The guys unpack the brewing, viral clubhouse drama between rookie catcher Dalton Rushing and megastar Shohei Ohtani following a terrifying on-mound confrontation. Plus, a deep look at Mookie Betts reviving his swing to look like an MVP candidate again, effectively serving as an early trade deadline acquisition. Finally, the show goes entirely off the rails as Dylan drops a bizarre piece of Dodger reality TV history involving former pitcher Esteban Loayza, and Jack presents a historical managerial quiz as Dave Roberts sits exactly on the precipice of win number 1,000. 00:00 Sacramento Press Box Hate 01:08 June 29th & The Division is Over 06:09 Mookie Betts Is Elite Again 14:27 Inside the Ohtani/Rushing Drama 23:21 Reader Mailbag: Pitch-Com Nuances 38:48 Scoreboard War & Loayza Trivia
June 25 · 58 min
Shohei Ohtani’s Fury & Tony Gwynn Jr. Unleashes On The Padres | Dodgers Post
The California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a highly-contentious sweep over the Minnesota Twins. The guys break down the public on-field friction between multi-million dollar superstar Shohei Ohtani and rookie catcher Dalton Rushing following a chaotic Pitch-Com breakdown and a passed ball that lit up the dugout. They track the ensuing physical dugout interventions from Dave Roberts and Freddie Freeman as the Dodgers protect their locker room culture. Plus, former MLB veteran, Padres color commentator and host of Gwynn & Chris sports talk show, Tony Gwynn Jr. joins the program to explain why San Diego is struggling, the dark cloud of an impending collective bargaining lockout, and what it was like playing inside the bankrupt McCourt era in Los Angeles. Finally, the show completely derails into an unhinged debate over reader mailbag comments regarding the keto diet, marriage ATM rules, and a bitter argument over the official prediction scoreboard standings. 00:00 - Press Box Nap & The Twin Cities Sweep 03:47 - Ohtani vs. Rushing: The Target Field Incident 06:55 - Crossed Pitch-Com Signals Breakdown 11:44 - Clubhouse Intervention: Freeman & Roberts Step In 16:44 - October Conundrum: Can Rushing Catch Ohtani Long-Term? 22:18 - Tony Gwynn Jr. Interview: Why Do the Padres Suck? 25:54 - Lockout Shadow: Evaluating the 1994 Strike Legacy 34:01 - Changing Eras: McCourt Courtrooms vs. Peter Seidler 42:22 - Mailbag: Keto Transformations & Marriage Rules 47:51 - Prediction Scoreboard Fight & Mookie Betts Claims
June 23 · 43 min
Kyle Tucker Injury Crisis, Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Manifesto & The $240M Dodger Back Panic
California Post columnist Dylan Hernandez and guest David Vassegh hold down the fort in Minneapolis while Jack Harris enjoys a luxury vacation. The guys break down a chaotic series opener in Minnesota, starting with Kyle Tucker’s sudden exit due to lower back spasms and the mounting fan panic over his massive $240 million contract. Dylan dives deep into his latest column translating Shohei Ohtani’s candid interview with trusted Japanese media, highlighting Ohtani’s desire for a "thicker" pitching career over longevity and the hilariously public critique from his own father. Finally, the show completely derails into Vassegh recounting his infamous bank teller firing , a blunt review of Dylan’s facial hair from the letters section , and a high-stakes slate of mid-week weather and strikeout predictions. 00:00 - Fending Solo in Minneapolis & Slide Injury Residual Pain 02:23 - The Stadium Vault: Dodgers Bankruptcy Club Memories 06:23 - Kyle Tucker Out: Back Spasms & The $240M Contract Debate 13:29 - Shohei Ohtani’s Manifesto: "Thicker" Pitching & Open Fatherly Letters 21:43 - Built on Slug: The True Structural Identity of the Dodgers 24:07 - LA Media Royalty: David Vassegh's Bank Teller Cash Blunder 30:10 - Mailbag: Ghost Runners, Baby Announcements & Shaving the Beard 35:55 - Scoreboard Predictions: Doubleheaders & Ohtani’s 10 K Guarantee
June 18 · 56 min
Is Shohei Ohtani Pushing Too Hard? And Mookie Betts Baffling Slump Metrics
Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez, co-hosts of The California Post's Dodgers podcast The Dodgers Post, recap a critical series sweep over the Tampa Bay Rays, catapulting the club to the most wins in the majors. The guys engage in a heated debate over Shohei Ohtani’s compounding physical setbacks, breaking down whether a recurring blister issue and sudden knee swelling mean the superstar is dangerously redlining his body in June at the expense of October. They also lift the hood on Mookie Betts' baffling .203 slump, exposing the massive 74-point gap in his advanced analytics that crowns him the single unluckiest hitter in baseball. Finally, the show takes a wild detour into media row nostalgia with a hilarious Manny Ramirez PED suspension flashback and a high-stakes look at the show's official prediction scoreboard. 00:00 - Intro: Surviving the 7 AM Recording Window 01:15 - Shohei Ohtani Injury & Workload Alarm Bells 08:33 - The Cy Young Slide & Mechanical Swelling 20:22 - Mookie Betts: Unluckiest Hitter in Major League Baseball? 31:13 - Bullpen Dominance & The Sandy Mound Crisis 43:48 - Scoreboard Shambles & Forgotten Pitcher Home Run Trivia
June 16 · 38 min
Breaking Down A Near-Historic Dodgers Performance
Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a dramatic 4-3 bounce-back win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium on pure exhaustion after a narrative-dragging road trip through Chicago. The guys break down Yoshinobu Yamamoto's heartbreaking near-perfect game against the White Sox, Mookie Betts' devastating eighth-inning fielding error that ruined baseball history, and the latest medical timeline surrounding Shohei Ohtani's left knee inflammation. Finally, a classic post-game show completely derails into a chaotic mailbag segment on Tarik Skubal trade rumors, a petty dispute over Dylan's couch-sleeping habits, and a heated, unhinged argument over the show's official prediction scoreboard that features blatant cheating allegations. 00:00 Intro: Jinxing Yoshinobu Yamamoto 01:38 Bullpen Panic & Capitalizing on the Rays 03:54 The Mookie Betts Error: Ruining Yamamoto's Perfection 14:44 Shohei Ohtani Knee Inflammation & Starbucks Spill Stories 19:06 Mailbag: Going "Keep-Away" on a Tarik Skubal Trade 25:00 Travel Grips: Cabs vs. Ubers at LAX 25:40 Game Time: The Prediction Tally & Trivia Battle 34:04 Outro: Kyle Tucker, Yasiel Puig, and Sign-Off
June 12 · 46 min
Dodgers Survive Pittsburgh, But Face Shohei Ohtani Injury Scare
Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a tense series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on pure hotspot cellular data after a brutal, hours-long Amtrak delay deep in rural Ohio. The guys break down the high-alert injury scare surrounding Shohei Ohtani's sudden seventh-inning exit due to left knee inflammation, before shifting focus to the alarming inherited runner trends threatening an overworked bullpen. Dylan details the stunning mechanical adjustments behind Roki Sasaki's sudden June resurgence, while the pair trade barbs over Mookie Betts' elite defensive value offsetting an extended sub-.200 slump at the plate. Finally, a classic late-innings mailbag segment derails into an aggressive trivia dispute over a forgotten 2009 infielder and a total validation of the show's cutthroat prediction scoreboard. 00:00 Amtrak Nightmares & Mobile Hotspots 01:39 Ohtani Knee Inflammation: Reality Check 04:49 Sharing the $415M Payroll Burden 09:21 Bullpen Red Flags & The Edwin Diaz Factor 17:48 Roki Sasaki's Mind-Blowing June Turnaround 22:53 Why Shortstop Defense Keeps Mookie Betts Safe 30:07 Weekly Prop Bets: Ohtani & Sasaki Forecasts 32:56 The Old Dog Out: 2009 Dodgers Trivia 35:33 The Trade Vault: Kopech, Edman, & Prospect Gold
June 9 · 57 min
Slumping Stars, Roki’s 100-mph Heat, And Late-Night Pittsburgh Arrest Drama
The California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a highly dramatic series against the Angels on total exhaustion after an aggressive three-flight connection into Pittsburgh. On their Dodgers podcast, the guys dive deep into the $100 Million Panic Button, checking the analytics and testing the fan frustration behind Mookie Betts' offensive shifts and Kyle Tucker’s underwhelming swing metrics. Dylan breaks down why championship contract deferrals mean superstars are essentially playing for free, while Jack questions whether Tucker can ever regain his MVP-level caliber form. Finally, the show moves into an All-Star PR campaign strategy against Pete Crow-Armstrong, a legendary look back at a late-night police stop involving players in Pittsburgh, and a multiple-choice trivia challenge that leaves Jack completely stranded. 00:00 The Delta Hub Travel Grind 02:02 Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto Explode 06:14 Dalton Rushing and Andy Pages Tech Up 07:20 The Mookie Betts and Kyle Tucker Slump Debate 13:12 Why Championships Erase $40M Contract Concerns 16:32 The Ted Williams Comparison Breakdown 20:48 Nomar Garciaparra's Wrist Adjustment Secrets 27:58 The Shohei Ohtani 140-Inning Cy Young Prop 30:48 Juicing All-Star Ballots: Pages vs. Crow-Armstrong 35:13 Scoreboard Arguments & The Skenes Prop 41:53 Beat History: Tinted Windows and Curbside Reporting 48:24 Trivia: The 2013 Brandon League Closers Era
June 8 · 26 min
Randy Wolf On His Rare Advice To A Young Clayton Kershaw
On this special edition of The Dodgers Post podcast, hosts Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez sit down with former Dodgers and Phillies left-hander Randy Wolf. A true Los Angeles native and the workhorse of the memorable 2009 NL West championship team, Wolf pulls back the curtain on a wildly chaotic era in franchise history. Wolf takes us inside the clubhouse during the exact moment Manny Ramirez was handed his 50-game suspension, explains how a broke front office couldn't even afford to offer him arbitration after a 200-inning season, and describes the "rough" old Dodger Stadium facilities players used to endure. Plus, Wolf shares some incredible, never-before-heard stories about dealing with a brutally honest, young Zack Greinke, and the exact piece of advice he gave a 21-year-old Clayton Kershaw when team legends tried to alter his legendary delivery. Finally, a 16-year MLB veteran gives his candid take on today's modern pitching injury crisis and why the human body is reaching its absolute limit. 0:00 - Introduction: Welcoming LA Native Randy Wolf 4:10 - Playing for Both the Phillies and the Dodgers 6:10 - From "Broke" to Behemoth: The Dodgers' Financial Evolution 8:37 - Navigating the Chaos of the 2009 Dodgers Season 10:39 - The Day Manny Ramirez Got Suspended 12:59 - Zack Greinke Stories: Bluntness, World of Warcraft & Napoleon Dynamite 15:17 - Advice to a Young Clayton Kershaw: "Don't Learn From Freaks" 17:59 - Life After Retirement & Returning to the Ballpark 19:17 - Is Dylan Hernandez Actually a "Teddy Bear"? 20:16 - The Modern Pitching Crisis: Velocity vs. Human Limits 21:54 - Could Randy Wolf Have Been Shohei Ohtani?
June 5 · 59 min
Ohtani Cy Young Race, Muncy Injury Update & Dodgers Bullpen Collapse
Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a grueling, late-inning 3-2 bullpen collapse against the Arizona Diamondbacks on pure, unadulterated exhaustion. The guys confront Tanner Scott's high-leverage stability late in games before diving into an unexpected, dark examination of online fan toxicity — anchored by a classic Dylan story about a high school classmate who ended up in criminal court after firing off drunken death threats to a major college basketball coach. The crew reviews the terrifying baseline collision between Max Muncy and Miguel Vargas, analyzing the split-second physics of "de-weighting" that saved the Dodgers from a catastrophic double injury. Finally, the show ignites into a fierce war over Shohei Ohtani's historic 0.74 ERA, whether a protected six-man rotation fundamentally disqualifies him from National League Cy Young consideration, and a total on-screen meltdown over historic post-Kenley Jansen saves trivia. 00:00 - Bullpen Meltdown: Is the Road to October Already Bleeding? 09:01 - Cold Call Death Threats: Unmasking the Anonymous UCLA Bruin Troll 12:33 - The Muncy Crash: The Frightening Physics of De-Weighting 15:47 - Ohtani's Cy Young Mission: Historic 0.74 ERA vs. Voter Groupthink 37:24 - Fortunes & Phoenix: 115-degree Pizza Debates & Historic Closer Meltdowns

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