Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers Podcast)

the fist week of the baseball season is done and the dodgers almost go undefeated but who would expect anything different? the giants only lose one game but is it a fluke? or can they actually compete for a playoff spot this year? the bats are different, we got our first studs and dud of the week, this and so much more on this weeks episode!!!

We Got Ernie from Dodgers Tailgate to Celebrate opening day tomorrow! all the optimisim gets put to the test as we start a new season! Can the Dodgers repeat? Can the Giants get over .500? the Dodgers World series Doc come out and fan are mad at Kershaw on the 2024 World Series Mural? Giants leak their new city connect jersey and its getting terrible reviews out the gate. We give our Predictions f...

Dodgers sweep the cubs in Tokyo, but should MLB start in another country at 3am?? Max Muncy gets robbed by former NFL quarterback and gets mad but is MLB pushing Shohei too much??? The Giants survive a Jung Hoo Lee scare, and get a theme song in the same week, is it lucky or a curse? The Giants sell 10% of the team to fund some real estate but makes it super clear its not to sign the next "Aa...

we talk ins and outs of the Tokyo series as the starters are announced, Giants Roster spots start to shape as we are getting closer to opening day. The rockies owner goes off on the Dodgers ruining baseball cause "something has got to happen". this and so much more on this weeks episode! For all socials and podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/BenchesCleared?utm_source=linktree_profile_s...

Roki Sasaski and Shoehei Ohtani make their spring debut and shine, and The popular Dodgers manager get a record extension?? Blue Jays want to overpay everyone except for Vladdy, is he worth 600 Millon??? super prospect Bryce Eldridge and former super prospect Marco Luciano get optioned to minor league camp, is that a suprise? For all socials and podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/BenchesCleared?...

Freddie is suppose to be ready for opening day but what kind of Freddie are we going to get? Is Logan Webb an ace? hes in the running for cy young the past 3 years but what do you consider to be an ace? and the Padres like the yankees think they were the better team, is it time to move on? or do they have a point. this and so much more on this weeks episode!!For all socials and podcast platforms:...

We talk about the things to watch this spring training! who will make rotations, bullpens, everyday spots and bench spots! we also get into the automatic ball and strike system they are trying out this spring training. this and so much more on this weeks episode!! For all socials and podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/BenchesCleared?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=e71e7652-6099-4a13-...

Aaron boone keeps getting questions on the Dodgers trash talk but is it getting desperate already? or is he just answering the question? spring training is here! we use MLB.com 3 topics to get nyou pumped up for this spring training!!

We celebrate Barry Bonds day a couple days late, Pete Alonso Resigns where do the Giants go from here? Manfred loves the Dodgers moves but does the rest of the owners?? we talk potential Salary Cap and or work stoppage incoming. we finish our NL West Draft putting together a line up!!

Jack Flaherty signs a 2 year deal with the Tigers! MLB Umpire Pat Hoberg when is known for his perfect game a couple years ago and known for being a great umpire was fired for sharing a bank account with a friend who betted on baseball. Was it fair? Should he have risked being so close to gambling in baseball? We get to talk to former Giants reliever Dominic Leone! We get into the magical 2021 sea...

dodgers make the best bullen in baseball offcial by signing kirby yates! the giants trade the lefty Rogers for a prospect and save about 6 million in payroll space, but will they spend it? or will they just pocket it and trust the kids? we start out NL west draft with som starters and a some relivers! For all socials and podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/BenchesCleared?utm_source=linktree_profi...

Andrew Friedman addresses the Roki Sasaki “handshake deal” accusations, but does it answer any real questions? The Ippei Mizuhara tapes come out but does that really prove anything? We discuss how irrational people will never change their minds when it is decided. Are the Padres bad? No but we discuss how they will take a step back but how far will they step back?  Are the Giants a playoff team? M...

Dodgers wont stop making moves, went into the week with the bullpen with a.lot of question marks and now have one of the best bullpens in baseball. The baseball world isnt even getting over getting mad about Tanner Scott and then the Dodgers reportedly, sign Kirby Yates. what does this mean for the upcoming CBT? will MLB make rules to make cheap owners happy? we shall see. Giants also make a bullp...

The Dodgers get their man and get another Japanese superstar in Roki Sasaki! And the rest of baseball is pissed. If you’re a Dodger fan who cares, and if you’re anyone else it feels too easy, did the dodgers play by all the rules?? We take on some bad contracts to help our teams in very different ways.  What’s the state of the NL West these next couple years? Are the Padres overrated? How set are...

Called out sick last week, and both teams made some solid moves. Dodgers sign infield utility Hye-Seong Kim and trade Gavin Lux for some prospects. Does this mean the Dodgers are done or do they make a move for a reliever or another outfielder? Giants sign future hall of famer and certified AARP member Justin Verlander to a one year 15 million dollar deal. What can you expect out of him at age 42?...

We are back from Christmas break! The Dodgers get their guy back and resign the World  Series hero Teoscar Hernandez! But who is gonna track down ball on the outfield?? Is Corbin Burnes too expensive for the Giants? If so do they pivot to Pete Alonso and sign a Jack Flaherty or Kyle Gibson and trust the young arms who have never thrown over 125 innnings. Are the Dodgers done? Will the Padres do an...

After the winter meetings we look back at all the major moves and the ones around the corner! Fried and Devin Williams to the Yankees, Crochett to the Red Sox, Kyle Tucker to the Cubs! What are the cubs doing? What are the Astros doing? Are the Giants gonna pay Corbin Burnes? Are the Dodgers gonna sign Teoscar??? This and so much more on this weeks episode! 

Giants get their big SS Willy Adames for 7 years 182 million, posey beats out his own franchise record in Giants contract history. Making the Giants right side of the infield one of the best in baseball. But is it enough to compete in the NL West? Juan Soto shocks the baseball world signing with the Mets for 15 years and 765 million dollars! Where do the Yankees go from here? And what else does St...

Giants offseason goal of a SS is coming to a head this winter meetings, do they trade for a Correa or a Bo Bichette? Or do they pay Willy Adames? And what starter to they add?? Dodgers extend Tommy edman and of course defer money, and are heating up Teoscar talks that should materialize in the couple days. As well as bringing back Farhan to a front office role. Big bobby M brings a new rule to dis...

We said we were gonna take a thanksgiving break but the Dodgers break the baseball internet signing Blake Snell for a 5 year 182 million dollar deal using their favorite method of deferred payment. Becoming the most hated team in baseball and possibly ruining baseball? Giants make a solid move and add Max Stassi to their catching core and we have no idea if they will spend. 2 time World Series cha...

Shohei Ohtani wins MVP unanimously! The Dodgers can’t stop making fun of the Yankees for their shitty defense, and giving the Padres their props which might be more offensive. Bergman wants 350 million which.. who doesn’t I guess. We go over our teams top 5 trade targets for the 2025 season and beyond, Dodgers need some relief and starting help. The Giants need a starter but more than that they ne...

We check back to our 10 2024 predictions and how bad we got them wrong and some were okay. Giants are cutting payroll. But it still leaves them to add a lot in 2024, especially if they do drop Yaz and Wade who are rumored to be traded this offseason. The 2024 Champion Dodgers are favored to sign Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki for league minimum if you can stand anymore good news. We go over our to...

Dodgers beat the NY Yankees in 5 games! They finally did it, we break down the series and the road the Dodgers took to their 2nd title in 5 years. From Freddie’s MVP to the Yankees defensive breakdowns all the way to the parade! The early first off season moves including the Giants finding a GM Mike Minasian. This and so much more on this weeks episode!

Dodgers beat the destiny Mets in 6 games. Offense showed up and the bullpen carried the pitching staff further than anyone thought they would need to. Now off to the what should be the most watched World Series of all time! Both teams are rested, and stacked. We cover this and so much more on this weeks episode!! 

Dodgers move on! The beat the Padres in game 5 in a nail biter or boring game 5 depending on who you ask. And we break down the NLCS with the Mets with John Saponaro of the Til Mets Do Us Part Podcast!