Talk Dodgers to Me

Shohei Ohtani has reached 300 career home runs, the Dodgers continue to dominate the NL West, and we're sending all our love to Eliézer Alfonzo Jr. and Venezuela. This week on Talk Dodgers to Me, Melissa joins Jaclyn on zoom from New Jersey for a conversation about Shohei Ohtani’s historic 300th career home run, the Dodgers’ incredible culture, and why they’re continuing to separate themselves...

What separates great players isn't just talent—it's mindset. This week on Talk Dodgers to Me , we're diving into the mental side of baseball through the lens of Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing . From Shohei's remarkable ability to move on from failure to Dalton's emotional honesty after a tough moment on the field, we explore what it really means to "turn the page" i...

This week on Talk Dodgers to Me, we’re celebrating what makes this Dodgers team so special: everyone is ready when their moment arrives. From stars to role players, this team has embraced a “next man up” mentality, and we had to show some love to players like Justin Wrobleski and Max Muncy, who continue to step up and understand exactly what their role is in helping this team win. We also talk abo...

This week, we sit down with best friends Laura Galvan and Marnie Wekselblatt, who turned their love of Rummikub into a thriving, community-driven brand that's bringing people together in a fresh, elevated way. As someone who grew up playing Rummikub with my Nana, this conversation felt especially meaningful. From the moment I discovered what they were building, I knew we had to have them on th...

This week on Talk Dodgers to Me, we're talking about another incredible stretch of Dodger baseball as Shohei Ohtani continues to do things we've never seen before. From his dominance pitching and hitting to the impact he has on the game, we're running out of words to describe what we're witnessing. We're also diving into the story behind Andy Pages and the journey that brought...

Shohei Ohtani made history AGAIN... and we're officially out of words! This week, the Dodgers completed a sweep of the Rockies, but not without some challenges. Kiké Hernández returned for just two days before landing back on the IL, Teoscar Hernández left a game with a hamstring injury, and the Dodgers once again had to call up players they had just sent down. But through all of it, one playe...

New episode + TDTM x SHEERGEAR Collab drop! Melissa sits down with Lesley Grosvenor, founder of SHEERGEAR Handbags, for a real founder-to-founder conversation about entrepreneurship, bringing an idea to life, and the highs and lows that come with building something from the ground up. This episode isn’t just about introducing the new Talk Dodgers to Me x SHEERGEAR collaboration, it’s about introdu...

The Dodgers are turning things around and we are SO here for it. This week, we’re talking about our team finding their rhythm again, what’s clicking, and why this stretch feels like the Dodgers we know and trust! And of course, we had to spend a lot of time talking Shohei Ohtani because HOW do you not? After working through one of the toughest offensive stretches of his career, Shohei has come roa...

The Dodgers may be going through a rough stretch, but we’re choosing trust over panic this week. In this episode, we open up about fear, confidence, and how pushing through uncomfortable moments is often what leads to growth, both in life and as fans sticking by our team. We also talk Ice Cube Bobblehead Night, the cultural crossover between hip-hop, sports, and fashion, and why the influence of a...

This week’s episode feels like the perfect snapshot of Dodgers baseball right now: confusing, emotional, frustrating… and somehow still fun. We’re talking all things Shohei Ohtani after one of the most talked-about weeks of his career. In the same week he’s being discussed as the National League Pitcher of the Month, he’s also in the biggest offensive slump of his career. Only Shohei could complet...

This episode was recorded right before opening day and we were so excited to kick off the season with sports reporter and life-long Dodger fan, Tracy Sandler! From covering the game at the highest level to navigating the world of sports media as a woman, Tracy shares her journey, the moments that shaped her career, and what it really takes to stay grounded in such a fast-paced industry. We talk Do...

Recorded right after Game 3 of the Dodgers/Marlins series, we’re coming to you in real time, and this one stings. From Freddie hitting into a game-ending double play to dropping a series we definitely didn’t have on our bingo card, the bats just aren’t clicking the way we know they can. But if there’s one thing about us, it’s that we’re staying positive. We talk through the frustration, what we ar...

In this milestone episode of Talk Dodgers to Me, we're taking a moment at the top to reflect on what hitting 100 means to us. What started as a way for Melissa to find connection through grief has turned into something so much bigger. This Dodger community not only embraced the show, but also brought Jaclyn and Melissa together, adding a new voice to the podcast and deepening what it has becom...

Melissa and Jaclyn are on zoom today talking about the Rockies series, which was a bit rocky. Our bats were hot on the coldest game for the Dodgers, and ended the same. And no so much in between. Muncy had two multi-homer games, Rushing is heating up, Shohei climbs the Dodger leaderboard with a 53 game on base streak. We also had some tough pitching outings and big news about Edwin Diaz going to t...

The Dodgers take the series against the Rangers and we’re breaking it ALL down. Even with a tough final game, this series had everything - Max Muncy going absolutely OFF with three home runs in Game 1, including a walk-off moment that had us screaming, and Shohei Ohtani reminding everyone who he is with a first-pitch homer off one of the best pitchers in the league, Jacob Degrom. We also talk abou...

The Dodgers return to Toronto to face the Blue Jays and upset their fans again with a series win for LA. Our bats are heating up, and the energy is starting to feel like that team again. Kim steps in for Mookie, Alex Freeland is heating up, Dalton Rushing has the best game of his career and we have the best record in the NL. We talk about the emotional side of the game as news of Miggy losing his...

Happy Opening Week of baseball! We kicked things off at Benny Boy Brewing before heading into Dodger Stadium and from the moment we walked in, you could feel it, this season is different. In this episode, we take you through Opening Day as we got to cheer on our boys for the first time since winning back-to-back World Series. From the energy in the stadium to the love from Dodger fans (some tears...

We sat down with Dodgers legend Adrián González at his restaurants, Slizeria and 323 in West LA, for one of our favorite conversations yet. From pizza and tacos to Dodger baseball, we talk about everything — including his role in the transition from the McCourt era to the Guggenheim group, and what it’s been like watching the Dodgers evolve into what they are today. We get his honest take on the D...

Melissa and Jaclyn are feeling extra giggly as they catch up on all things baseball and life. From the excitement of spring training and the new ABS challenge system to Kiké Hernández becoming a dad and Puerto Rican players bringing the blonde hair energy to the field, the girls cover it all. They also talk about Clayton Kershaw joining Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, Jaclyn heading back...

This week, Melissa and Jaclyn are getting into the Valentine's Day spirit. We're sharing what Valentine's Day means to us and the loved ones in our lives. We also share our thoughts on the superbowl, or better known to us as the Benito Bowl. And of course, we're diving into all things Dodger baseball, what's been happening in Dodgerland and across baseball. Let us know your fav...

This episode of Talk Dodgers to Me is a little different — and I’m extremely proud to be sharing it with you. I’m joined by Ericka Claudio, the first Black woman to create a Super PAC centered on body autonomy. When I first met Ericka, what I thought would be a short conversation ended up opening my eyes in a big way. I learned so much so quickly, and I honestly walked away thinking: if I didn’t k...

Today we take a walk down memory lane, reliving the Dodger moments that made us fall in love with the team, and shaped who we are as fans. And Dodger fans, we haven't always had an ownership group that was as willing to spend and be competitive as they are today, so let's enjoy this golden era as much as we can! And in a time when so much feels divided, sports continues to be the one place...

The baseball world is saying the Dodgers are ruining the game… so of course we had to talk about it. After the Kyle Tucker signing sent everyone into a frenzy, Melissa and Jacqueline chime in on the debate and share how we really feel about everything the Dodgers are doing. We tried to see all sides, understand different perspectives, and have an honest conversation about what this moment in baseb...

We’re back for Season 3 of Talk Dodgers to Me and the vibes could not be better. After winning the World Series in both of our first two seasons, we’re heading into this year feeling confident, excited, and ready to talk about a possible three-peat. This episode is part reintroduction, part reunion, and part off-season catch-up. Melissa shares when and why she started Talk Dodgers to Me, and Melis...

We couldn't be more excited to have our 3X World Series Champion, Max Muncy on the podcast! Earlier this season, we got the chance to talk and get to know Max's amazing wife, Kellie, so we've been waiting for the moment to have Max on, too. Of course we talked all about the incredible World Series win and the whole postseason run, but we also got to hear Max talk about his family, wher...