Dodgers Nation Podcast Network

The Dodgers had a busy weekend as FanFest was held at Dodger Stadium! We talk about our experiences with our interviews with players and interesting things said by stars like Freddie Freeman, Julio Urias, and manager Dave Roberts! We react to the announcement of Fernando Valenzuela getting his number retired! Will there be more numbers retired? We discuss that and dive into Dave Robert's comments...

Tony Gonsolin has finally signed a contract extension to avoid further arbitration talks. Gonsolin and the Dodgers reached a deal for 2 years for $6.65 million. The Catman had been in talks with the Dodgers for a bit and finally reached a deal. Gonsolin played a great role in the 2022 season so D-Mac discusses what his role will be for LA in 2023 and what the extension means for LA moving forward....

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac dives into whether the Dodgers will give star catcher Will Smith an extension. It is unusual for LA to lock down their talent early on unlike some other teams in the MLB but could Will Smith be an exception? D-Mac breaks down whether LA will give Smith an extension and what a contract proposal would look like. With other talent up the pipeline l...

The Dodgers will have new faces in the outfield and the infield. We dive into the infield players and how we think they will fit this year. We discuss Miguel Rojas and the impact he has had off the field with potential infielders like Miguel Vargas. Vargas and Rojas will be names to watch throughout the season as they find their roles in the lineup and within the team. Gavin Lux seems to be the to...

Dodgers top prospect Diego Cartaya joins D-Mac for a great chat about his journey to the MLB! We get to know more about Cartaya through a rapid fire round of questions as we ask him about his interests and favorite teammates. D-Mac then dives deep into his offseason and where Cartaya has improved in his game as he looks to make his debut in the majors. We discuss whether he has played other positi...

The Dodgers made some more quiet moves in the offseason as they signed three pitchers with some BIG LEAGUE experience in Jordan Yamamoto, Wander Suero, and Jordan Gowdy. All three have had some experiences in the majors so D-Mac breaks down why there were signed by LA, what impact they could make, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

D-Mac is joined by Dodgers pitcher Ryan Pepiot for a SPECIAL interview! They do a little rapid fire round of questions to get to know Pepiot a little better then dive into his first taste in the majors this past season. They discuss his wicked changeup pitch and why it is so effective for him on the mound. They talk about his offseason and how he has progressed his offseason and what his role coul...

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac breaks down the signing of Tyler Cyr! A right-handed relief pitcher with some MLB experience that might see some actions if certain things happen through the season. D-Mac discussed the impact Cyr could have and if we will see Cyr at Dodger Stadium this year. He then goes into whether LA should consider signing Blake Treinen to reset luxury tax...

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac discusses how the Dodgers could land MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani. Reports from ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan talked about how many around the MLB believed that Ohtani would be the first $500 million dollar man. He breaks down what it'll take the Dodgers to get him and what the competition will be like to get him at Dodger Stadium. Advertising Inq...

We begin the show talking about some non roster impact players especially in the center field position. We dive deep into the battles that we will see among Jason Hayward, Bradley Zimmer, and Steven Dugger. We talk a bit about whether Trayce Thompson will have a role in the outfield for the Dodgers this upcoming season. We then discuss the young players within the farm system that can make an impa...

D-Mac is joined by Dodgers writer Tim Rogers to talk about James Outman! With the departure of Cody Bellinger, D-Mac and Tim break down James Outman potentially being brought up to play centerfield. The Dodgers seem to be moving toward getting younger in certain positions, giving opportunities to younger prospects like James Outman, who showed some spark this past season. They talk about how Outma...

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac gives a recap of Dodgers arbitration deals as Julio Urias, Walker Buehler, Dustin May, Will Smith, and others find a way to get contract talks negotiated with LA while Tony Gonsolin seems to be headed towards arbitration with LA soon. D-Mac breaks down the talks between Gonsolin and the Dodgers as they look to settle at a certain price. He also...

Doug McKain is joined by Dodgers infielder Max Muncy! D-Mac asks Muncy about his offseason as he looks to bounce back from a rocky 2022 season, Muncy's thoughts on the new look Dodgers with the departures of Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger, Max's reaction the Rojas trade, the Padres-Dodgers matchup, and much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

LA finished negotiations with certain players this past weekend to avoid arbitration except Tony Gonsolin so the two sides will enter arbitration in order to figure out contractual means. We talk about the impact of the Cat Man and what arbitration between the two sides will look like. We try to break down what the two sides will settle at and what Gonsolin's impact will be this season. Other than...

Trevor Bauer was designated for assignment late last week so we discuss the last remaining details and steps LA needs to take in order to release the pitcher. We break down what potential teams are out there for Bauer to sign with once he is released. We discuss the results of Bauer being released by LA and what it means moving forward. The Dodgers seem to be moving towards a youth movement so we...

Chris Taylor joins Dodgers Nation! D-Mac and CT3 talk about his role as shortstop for LA, J.D. Martinez signing with LA, the young talent the Dodgers have in James Outman, Miguel Vargas and more! He talks about his wedding, Justin Turner signing elsewhere, D-Mac does a rapid round of questions to get to know Chris Taylor more, and CT3 talks about his foundation and an inspiring upcoming event they...

The Dodgers DFA'd Trevor Bauer earlier today (1/6) after the looming decision hung over the team's clubhouse and fans. Clint and D-Mac discuss what this means for the Dodgers moving forward, dove into fans' reactions, how this will affect the Dodgers immediately, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac breaks down reports that there may be some players within the Dodgers clubhouse that want Trevor Bauer back. Will LA bring him back to pitch for 2023 or will they release him when the time comes. D-Mac discusses what factors are going into this decisions, who is making the decisions, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Doug McKain is joined by Dodgers team historian Mark Langill! In a segment dubbed the "Question Mark?", D-Mac asks Langill some tough questions about his Dodgers Mount Rushmore, some of the biggest "What Ifs" in Dodgers history, top moments in his career, some underrated Dodgers, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Happy New Year Dodgers Nation! We start off the year discussing the Trevor Bauer situation as LA has a looming decision on the rise as the plans of what the Dodgers will do with Trevor Bauer will come soon. Will they keep him or release him? We break down the details of what keeping him will be like in terms of contract as well as what it will look like contractually if LA does plan on releasing B...

Doug McKain is joined by LA Times writer Bill Shaikin to talk about Trevor Bauer and the Dodgers. They discuss the looming questions surrounding Bauer and the Dodgers as there has been reports of releasing the pitcher or keeping him. Will LA consider trading Bauer and if there are teams interested in the pitcher while the Dodgers make their decisions. They also discuss the impact Bauer has had on...

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac discusses the possibilities that the Dodgers sign Carlos Correa after his deal with the Mets stalled over concerns on his physical. There are reports going around that they are three teams interested in Correa if he is made available again. D-Mac breaks down whether LA is one of those teams and the likelihood of Correa becoming a Dodgers if the...

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac discusses LA signing outfielder Bradley Zimmer as they look to bolster holes on the outfield. Was Zimmer a reassurance signing as young outfielder James Outman will look to get some starts at CF. The Dodgers still have Trayce Thompson so will LA go out and make a trade for another outfielder? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac discusses what the future plans are potentially are for Trevor Bauer and the Dodgers. Bauer's suspension was reduced and reinstated, making him eligible to play. The question to ask is, whether LA let Bauer play or what will they do? D-Mac breaks down whether LA will keep or release Bauer, whether they can trade him and more! Advertising Inquiri...

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac and the entire DN crew give their Holiday Dodgers Wishlist! We give players we want the Dodgers to go out and make a move for! We got wishes for Shohei Ohtani, Bryan Reynolds, Jean Segura, Shane Bieber and much more! Happy Holidays from Dodgers Nation! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands