Dodgers HomeStand: A Bird's Eye View from Stadium Announcer TODD LEITZ

There's no way to sugarcoat it ... game 1 of the NLDS was a revolting one for Dodger fans, players, and all of the Dodger workers who worked so hard to make the playoff atmosphere come to life at Chavez Ravine.  Dodgers PA Announcer wraps up the game, which followed a pretty hyped up pregame featuring a jet flyover.  You'll hear from Dodger manager Dave Roberts about another epic meltdow...

After the Dodgers walked off the Giants on the final regular season home game at Dodger Stadium, PA Announcer Todd Leitz gives the blow-by-blow of the final seven game home stand, which included many milestones and some heartbreak for the Dodger family.  On the field the Dodgers continued to roll, going 5-2 for the home stand and possibly putting their rivals to the north in a hole that they can&a...

The Dodgers return to Dodger Stadium for the final home stand of the 2023 regular season as National League West Division Champions for the 10th time in 11 seasons.  They open with three games against the Detroit Tigers, and PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up their 8-3 victory on Armenian Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium.  You'll hear about a moment of silence to honor a fixture in the Vin Scul...

On the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, it was Firefighter Appreciation Night at Dodger Stadium as the Dodgers took on the San Diego Padres.  Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up the game, and an emotional pregame ceremony remembering that fateful day that's been seared into our collective memory.  Todd talks to a Los Angeles City Fire Captain, who was working in LA that day,...

As the Dodgers complete a 7-game home stand, Dodgers' PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up their victory over the Atlanta Braves in the fourth game of a four-game series against the MLB's top team.  The Dodgers went 4-3 on the home stand, and head off to Miami to kick off their next road trip, and Todd talks to James Drew, a long-time Dodger Stadium tour-guide, who takes fans behind-the-scen...

In this episode of Dodgers HomeStand, Dodgers' PA Announcer Todd Leitz lets the baseball do the talking, as he wraps up the first game of a four game series against the Atlanta Braves, who hold the best record in the National League - indeed all of Major League Baseball.  Todd recounts the playoff-like atmosphere of the Dodgers' 8-7 loss to the Braves, despite Mooke Betts' 2 home ru...

On Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at Dodger Stadium, PA Announcer Todd Leitz gets you caught up with the Dodgers' 7-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, as they kick off a seven game home stand at Chavez Ravine.  Going with the theme of first responders and those who look out for our safety, Todd interviews LA Fire Department Inspector John Williams, who acts as the Fire Marshall here...

In this episode of Dodgers HomeStand, Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz has the tables turned on him, as his producer Jessica Rae interviews him between games of a day/night double-header against the Miami Marlins.  She's often said, "Todd, I have questions.", so she asks them, and Todd answers, giving you a deeper look at your host.

The Dodgers resume their longest home stand of the year, and PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up their 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, in town for a three game series.  Todd takes a look back at a historic weekend at Dodger Stadium that saw Fernando Valenzuela's number 34 retired in an emotional pre-game ceremony, and then a whole weekend of FernandoMania activities at the ballpark.  If...

Do you like stories?  Then, you're gonna love this episode of Dodgers HomeStand, where Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz talks to long time broadcaster Ted Sobel, who's been a credentialed reporter here at Chavez Ravine for 50 years, and who's been coming here for many years before that.  He's covered just about every major sporting event you can imagine, shares his perspective o...

Dodgers PA Todd Leitz wraps up the nine-game home stand after the Dodgers swept the Oakland Athletics in a three game series with a conversation with Dodger Broadcaster Jose Mota -- the son of Legend of Dodger Baseball Manny Mota -- who practically grew up at Dodger Stadium, and tells some fantastic stories about being one of the "Little Motas" at Chavez Ravine.  

On this episode of Dodgers HomeStand, PA Announcer Todd Leitz gets you caught up on the Dodgers' victory over the Oakland A's at the Ravine.  It was new Dodger Starter Lance Lynn's debut in a Dodger uniform on MLB's Trade Deadline Day.  Todd talks with MLB.Com's Dodgers beat Reporter Juan Toribio about what it takes to cover the Boys in Blue day in and day out, and about t...

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up the Dodgers' 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on the night when the great Orel Hershiser is inducted into "The Legends of Dodger Baseball" in an emotional ceremony.  Hear the full ceremony from behind-the-scenes and remarks from Dodger greats, past and present.

On LA Kings Night at Dodger Stadium, Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up the 11-inning 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of a three game series.  Todd runs-down the promotional giveaways and special ticket packages for this 9-game home stand, and lets you hear both the National Anthems of Canada and the United States, along with some special appearances by a couple of the Ki...

In this special All Star Break edition of Dodgers HomeStand, Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz gets us ready for the second half of the season, and welcomes a mystery guest, chosen to give you a little more insight into the man behind the microphone -- who was once a sports-loving boy.  Todd also wraps up some of the unsung highlights of the last home stand to give you a little taste of the ballpark...

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps-up the first half of the MLB season with a Dodgers sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Japanese Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium.  Todd talks to Dodgers Major League Video Coordinator Petie Montero about what it takes to use technology to keep the Dodger players and coaches ready for just about any situation.  It's a rare behind-the-scenes look at how team...

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz breaks down the Dodgers' victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, as Julio Urías returns to the mound at the Ravine after a stint on the injured list.  Todd talks to a couple of the Dodger Stadium bartenders, who do their best to make the ballgame experience the best for the fans they serve, and offer some tips on how best to get what you want from a crowded bar qu...

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz welcomes you into the PA Booth at Dodger Stadium following the Dodgers' 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.  In this episode, Todd talks to Lorrie Ann, who sells 50-50 raffle tickets during home games for the Los Angeles Dodgers foundation, and who has followed a remarkable baseball journey from not having a home, to losing everything to a robbery, to buil...

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz recaps the first game of a three game series against the Houston Astros, before which the Dodgers honored the 50th anniversary of the first time "The Infield" of Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell, and Ron Cey played together.  Todd talks to Keith Garcia, one of DodgerVision's "Audio-2's" about what he does here at the stadium, and...

Dodger Stadium PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up a thrilling walk off victory in 11 innings over the Chicago White Sox to take the three game series two games to one.  The bullpen stepped-up, and held the Sox down for the last several innings to preserve the win.  Chris Taylor hit a game-tying grand slam in the sixth inning and Freddie Freeman delivered the walk-off RBI  base hit in the bottom of t...

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up the Dodgers 5-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the first game of a three game series to open a six-game home stand at Dodger Stadium.  Todd talks to the Managing Parnter of Blue Prints John Soto, who makes it possible for fans to take home a major league memory, a professional photograph of their family or friends at the iconic ballpark.

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up the exciting final game of the Dodgers-Yankees series with a chat with his New York counterpart -- Yankees PA Announcer Paul Olden.  Hear about the route he took to the PA booth at Yankee stadium for the past 15 seasons, and what he did to hone his craft as a play by play man for baseball and football at the highest levels.  

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps-up the Dodgers 6-3 loss to the Yankees in the second game of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium before another sellout crowd of nearly 53,000 fans.  The day was highlighted by a special musical guest -- legendary music producer Jimmy Jam, who served as guest organist of the game and accompanied organist Dieter Ruehle on the Keytar, and DJ Severe on the orga...

Dodger Stadium Public Address Announcer Todd Leitz helps to welcome the New York Yankees to Chavez Ravine for the first of a three game series, which the Dodgers win 8-4.  These teams haven't faced off at Dodger Stadium since 2019, but they have a long and storied history ... a rivalry born in New York that's become a battle of two of the great cities in the USA -- west coast vs. east co...

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up a three game home stand against the Washington Nationals.  The Dodgers drop the final game of a three game series but take two out of three from the team from our nation's capitol.  In this episode Todd talks to Dodger Stadium Executive Chef Christine Gerriets, who is responsible for all of the food offerings here at the stadium, and brings her Armenia...