Dodgers Debate

The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 behind an amazing Blake Smell performance and despite a one-in-a-million, 400-foot double-play against them, Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez on what the Dodgers need to do to keep rolling and avoid the bullpen.   

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris, columnist Dylan’s Hernandez and old Dodgers beat writer Andy McCullough comes back home to the L.A. Times to guest star on this episode, and call Dylan out for his lies.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the NLCS after beating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about the wild game and where they hope to be traveling to in the next round.

Well, no NLDS sweep for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they lose Game 3 8-2. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke look at what went wrong, from bad pitching to dead bats.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, behind a shutout performance from Blake Snell and a sake from Roki Sasaki, win NLDS Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez talk about how big of a win this was and wonder, is the series over?

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in NLDS Game 1 behind a good, but not great, Shohei Ohtani start and some powerful at bats from Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez discuss how this affects the series, the loudness of Phillies fans and what Game 2 has in store.

The Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS in what might be the best series this MLB postseason. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez look at the Dodgers’ pitching woes and how their plans stack up against a hot Phillies team.

The Dodgers overcame a first-inning error by Teoscar Hernández and an early 2-0 deficit to beat Cincinnati 8-4 and sweep their NL wild-card series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered 6⅔ strong innings while Kiké Hernández and Mookie Betts provided key hits. The Dodgers will face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists D...

The Los Angeles Dodgers offense dominated the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 in Game 1 of the wild-card series. But, the Dodgers bullpen woes continue, making the game closer than it should have been. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about Blake Snell’s amazing outing, Shohei Ohtani hitting two home runs, Teoscar Hernández hitting two h...

Los The 2025 MLB postseason begins with the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the Cincinnati Reds in the wild-card round. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez break down what the Dodgers need to do to move on the face the Philadelphia Phillies in the division series.

The Dodgers are NL West champions and no one ever doubted that would happen! Just kidding, it’s been a rough second half of the season. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about what this win means, why the team doesn’t seem very happy about it and how they can use this frustration to get through October.

The Dodgers pitching legend, Clayton Kershaw, is retiring at the end of the 2025 season. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke explore his legacy and what he might do once his days as a player are over.

The Dodgers are going to make the playoffs, but will be required to play in the Wild Card round. Most likely. Anything can happen! But who will pitch when the starters are done? Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke have some thoughts. Some controversial thoughts.   

The Dodgers are back! Well, maybe? They’ve looked good, but against… the Rockies. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke on if the team actually has turned a corner or if dark days lie ahead.

The Los Angeles Dodgers might still the NL West, but it’s more like the San Diego Padres are going to lose it instead of taking it over, easily, as the Dodgers continue to slide. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about what is wrong with the team and if they can actually turn up in the playoffs in less than a month.

Okay, so, the Dodgers are probably making the playoffs. And their pitching is healing up. But, now there might be too many options. Who is starting Game 1 of the playoffs? Who is moved to the bullpen? Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke have a heated debate over two specific pitchers.

The Dodgers are back on top of the NL West! Barely. But the Mookie Betts playing safe is the the season-long debate that won’t end. But the Dodgers are trying. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke give you their opinion, which is correct even though they disagree with each other. 

Dodgers are second in the NL West. They look … pretty bad. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke discuss what’s happening and if there is hope this team can turn it around.   

Mookie Betts is back? Maybe? Tyler Glasnow is back? Maybe? But the Dodgers might lose the division? Maybe? So many questions and Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke are here to answer them.

So… not a very splashy trade deadline performance by the Dodgers. But, was it by design? Our team breaks it down. Oh, and Plaschke talks about working without a shirt on.

The Dodgers are… not where anyone thought they would be. Still first in the NL West, but not with a huge lead. Star players slumping. A bullpen struggling. What do they need to do with the upcoming trade deadline? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández pinpoint what moves need to be made to make sure the team, at the very least, makes it to the post...

The Dodgers ended the first half a little down. Do they come out in the second half swinging and hitting and pitching the way everyone thinks they should? Or is this the beginning of the end? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the road ahead.

The Dodgers’ bats are gone. The pitching is getting sort of better, but it’s not great. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the All-Star break could help the team when nothing is looking exactly positive right now.

It was a big night for the Dodgers across the emotional spectrum asClayton Kershaw threw his 3,000th career strikeout and Max Muncy might be lost for the season with a knee injury. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández go over what moves the Dodgers could make to replace Muncy and what Kershaw’s accomplishments mean to the team.

There’s been A LOT of Dodger baseball these past two weeks and Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández do their best to talk about all of it in this episode. Also, which reporter would win in a fight?