Baseball ShangriLA

New "fluffy" episode discussing Amie's Dodger Mural Tour and covering all things Spring Training. Dodger players reporting, new contracts and corresponding Injured List moves. Plus, Dave Roberts, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Max Muncy getting players pumped up for the coming season. The Tokyo Series is right around the corner. And we have a new uniforms update! Special thanks t...

Come join the party in this new "fluffy" episode where we celebrate Kiké Hernández re-signing with the Dodgers. Plus, Pitchers and Catchers report this week and Spring Training is officially underway. We discuss umpire Pat Hoberg getting fired by the MLB and former commissioner Fay Vincent's gambling warning. And we dig back into the recurring conversation about owners, team revenue...

New "fluffy" episode with teams updates and a DodgerFest recap. MLB info on trending weekday game times plus MLB Revenue by team. Sports topic on how we calculate athleticism based on player body types. New major league rule changes for 2025 and Spring Training to test the ABS system. The Royals are covering the cost of admission to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for Black History Mon...

Buckle up, buttercups - this "fluffy" episode is all over the baseball map, literally. We are discussing the Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees, Roki Sasaki and why he might have gambled on the Dodgers, and Mookie Betts with his surprise visit to Japan. Shohei Ohtani delivers his National League MVP speech. Plus a bunch of baseball updates from around the league. Juan is still seeking &...

Super "fluffy" episode breaking down Roki Sasaki signing with LA and putting to rest speculation about a precut deal. More additions with the Tanner Scott signing and rumors of Kirby Yates potentially being another bullpen option. Which begs the question - are the Dodgers bad for baseball? Does the MLB need a salary cap or a salary floor? Plus International player signings, Hall of Fame...

We kick off a new "fluffy" episode with some movie talk before diving into the current status of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes. We have more Dodgers chatter around Hyeseong Kim, arbitration outcomes, and acquiring Twins minor league pitcher Jose Vasquez for catcher Diego Cartaya. Key season dates quickly approaching for the 2025 season. New York Yankees fans getting an indefinite ban from the MLB fo...

Kicking off the start of Season 2 with an episode full of roster moves. Breaking News: Gavin Lux is being traded to the Cincinnati Reds, Dodgers sign KBO utility player Hyeseong Kim and officially announce Teoscar Hernandez being back on the team. How do all these moves and future moves impact the 40-man roster? More awards news and some chatter surrounding lawsuits being filed by the San Diego Pa...

Final "fluffy" episode for the year - join us as we celebrate the first year of our podcast AND our 100th episode! Lots of Dodgers news with Teoscar Hernandez re-signing, more Roki Sasaki rumors, the new Sho-baby on the way for Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka, and Mookie Betts telling us how he really feels. Plus we get into Dave Roberts' potential contract extension and the 2024 MLB Payroll numbe...

Holiday extra "fluffy" episode that is all over the place. From MLB Chatter about Walker Buehler signing with the Red Sox, the wait for where Teoscar Hernandez will land, Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt to the Yankees, Kiké Hernández and much more. We also cover the recent auction of Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam ball and Aaron Judge's ball that was auctioned for charity. Plus some...

New "fluffy" episode covering the progress of the MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas, Texas. The huge Juan Soto signing and what baseball has to say about it. Plus where do you stand on the proposed "Golden At-Bat" rule and MLBPA Grievances for teams. And a few rumors and announcements - Farhan Zaidi talking with the Dodgers, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes moving to Ontario, and welcoming Sonja Chen as th...

We had the pleasure of talking to author and sportswriter, Melissa Ludtke, about her new book - Locker Room Talk: A Woman's Struggle To Get Inside. She tells her story how as a Sports Illustrated reporter during the 1977 World Series she was denied access to the baseball clubhouse. Sports Illustrated then sued Major League Baseball in 1978 on her behalf. The book details her experience and the cou...

Fresh new "fluffy" episode - this one is all about the money. Show Me The Money! Dodgers make a splash with the first big offseason signing of Blake Snell, followed by locking Tommy Edman. Discussing disgruntled fans raging against deferrals and lobbying for salary caps or floors. More money talk with sponsorships and TV Rights updates. Plus diving into the World Series/Postseason Playoff Pool Sha...

A new "fluffy" episode covering Dodgers team updates and changes. The recent MLB Awards - Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP. Spoiler alert: both Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge were unanimously voted this year's MVP's. We discuss the MLBPA Fair Play Act as well as offseason talk of trade rumors and free agency. Plus, Freddie Freeman's World Season Grand Slam ball going to au...

A new "fluffy" postseason episode to entertain you. This week we talk about Dodgers updates - players and stadium renovations. The Tampa Bay Rays and Athletics playing in minor league stadiums and how that impacts potential expansion within the MLB. Plus covering MLB televising games and access to baseball across the league. Pittsburgh Pirates offering season tickets for Paul Skenes rookie card. A...

Another "fluffy" offseason episode - buckle up, buttercups! We're discussing the status of the Dodgers, coaching moves, Dave Roberts potential contract extension, Mookie Betts moving to the infield, Awards - silver sluggers, MVP finalists, and more. Plus, diving into Free Agency for the team and potential player additions, as well as rumors about Roki Sasaki. Special thanks to AJ Padilla (IG: @sat...

The World Series wrap up you've been waiting for is here! Buckle up for the "fluffiest" episode to date. Juan and Amie were both sick and they attempt to cover the five games it took to win the Fall Classic without devolving into coughing fits. Much like the Dodgers, they were able to power through. Freddie Freeman hits the first ever World Series walk-off grand slam while still nursing a sprained...

A new postseason "Fluffy" episode. We are getting caught up on the Dodgers battling through to beat the Mets in the NLCS. They are currently World Series bound to face off with the New York Yankees. We also feel our "feels" with the news that broke on Tuesday of legendary Fernando Valenzuela passing. Join us as we breakdown the Boys in Blue as they get ready for the Fall Classic. Special thanks to...

Another "fluffy" postseason episode! We are recapping the final three games of the NLDS vs. the Padres before the Dodgers advanced to the NLCS. And we discuss the first two games of the Championship Series and what happens when the Boys in Blue go to New York. Special thanks to AJ Padilla (IG: @saterfoo) for our new theme song. X: @bbshangrila IG, Youtube, Twitch:⁠⁠  @BaseballShangriLA ⁠⁠  Amie's...

Get your rally towels ready! We're recapping NLDS Games 1 and 2 in this "fluffy" episode. One episode to rule them all (nerd alert) this week because it's playoffs. We compare the results of Game 1 vs. game 2 and also discuss the different ways fans experience the game. And why people should not throw things on the field of play. Special thanks to AJ Padilla (IG: @saterfoo) for our new theme song....

A new "Everything" episode. We discuss the backlash that Mookie Betts received after recording his podcast "On Base with Mookie Betts" where he interviewed Fernando Tatis Jr. during the Padres series and the division of what happens on the field vs. personal time. Plus a number of topics around baseball: MLB and All Star Game uniform updates, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and lineup changes, Buster Posey as...

It's officially the Postseason and the Los Angeles Dodgers have the best record in baseball...again. Hang out while we recap the series win against the San Diego Padres, from "the triple play" to the Boys in Blue clinching at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 2018 (Juan and Amie were there!). We also touch on some of the highlights from the series sweep against the Colorado Rockies to end th...

This episode is ALL Shohei Ohtani, ALL the time! We discuss his milestones over the last week and how he has singlehandedly established the 50/50 club for home runs and stolen bases. Was Thursday's (09/19/24) game against the Miami Marlins the greatest game ever? Where were you when it happened? We look at the stats but also some of the key moments that led to all the excitement around Shohei...

We recap the series win against the Miami Marlins and briefly tease the accomplishments of Shohei Ohtani (which we will cover in more detail in the next episode). And we discuss the Rockies series and the stand outs heading into the last week of the regular season. Come hang out with us as we take a closer look at how the offense and pitching look as we barrel towards the postseason. Special thank...

A new "Everything" episode - starting off with Freddie Freeman back in Atlanta again and the Braves organization making a donation on behalf of his son Max. We dig deeper into pitching issues in the league but more specifically within the Dodgers franchise. And a story about a minor league player who was released for tipping pitches - a catcher not a pitcher, who was tipping off batters...

Dodgers have a mixed bag with the series loss to the Chicago Cubs and the series split against the Atlanta Braves. They've also been hit again by the injury bug, losing pitchers Tyler Glasnow and Anthony Banda. On the upside, pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Brusdar Graterol returned after their IL stints. Plus Shohei Ohtani continues to make history. Special thanks to AJ Padilla (IG: @saterfoo...