The Sick Podcast - The Dodger Zone: LA Dodgers

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Ryan, Monse and Beau discuss the Dodgers losing back to back series, Shohei Ohtani's struggles, if the Dodgers made a mistake trading Michael Busch and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Ryan, Monse and Beau discuss Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, if Gavin Lux is a bust, reports that Ohtani's interpreter is being charged in the gambling investigation and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Ryan, Monse and Beau discuss Mookie Betts, if there should be concern with Shohei Ohtani, the starting rotation, a need in the bullpen and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Ryan, Monse and Beau introduce the podcast and discuss the Shohei Ohtani scandal and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson have sold out like they said they would. After 4 seasons of covering the Dodgers independently, the guys have gigantic news on the future of this humble podcast. This episode has no baseball talk whatsoever. The guys look back on the beginning of their friendship, the World Series win, the awful playoff exits, and everything that has made Swing Shift something that...

Two days into Spring Training and Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson have seen enough; the Dodgers are your 2024 World Series Champions. The guys explain why the MLB Network's Top 100 proves that Mookie Betts was absolutely right about the way the Dodgers are perceived around the league. Anthony Rendon gives yet another reason to feel bad for Angels fans. Plus, the perfect way to bring a Minor Leagu...

Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson are back for another year of Dodger baseball, where the world is blessed and beautiful with Shohei Ohtani in blue. The guys celebrate the return of Clayton Kershaw and dive into the acquisitions of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and James Paxton, and explain how the rotation will be navigated with the loaded crop of talent. Ryan and Beau look at how Teoscar Her...

SHOHEI OHTANI IS A DODGER. Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson react. Everything is great and wonderful and we love you. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! @swingshiftrnb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson lay out expectations and hopes for the Dodgers offseason. The guys explain why the Dodgers being in on Aaron Nola is a great sign for what could come. Ryan and Beau lay out what rumors should be believed and what rumors should be dismissed, concerning the likes of Mike Trout, Dylan Cease, Tyler Glasnow, and more. Plus, a positive outlook for Clayton Kershaw, what t...

The Dodgers did it again. They somehow were eliminated from the postseason in a more embarrassing way than last year. Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson dive into every aspect of the pathetic exit. From the disappearances of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, to the depressing potential end of Clayton Kershaw's career, to the collective offensive slump, to the baffling roster decisions - the guys try...

Ryan and Beau react to the Dodgers winning 100 games yet again and examine how players are recognizing that winning with this squad feels different than the teams of the last few years. The guys break down what they expect to see from the starting rotation in the NLDS and look at how Caleb Ferguson's recent struggles could open the door for an intriguing late addition to the playoff bullpen. Plus,...

The Dodgers are NL West Champions for the 10th time in 11 years, even though both Ryan and Beau thought it wouldn't happen. The guys look at how the Dodgers were able to take the division yet again despite losing key pieces in 2022, while the Padres appeared to be primed for a very successful season. The guys look at how the playoff pitching staff will shape up and explain why LA may be better off...

Ryan and Beau react to Julio Urias being an idiot. The guys look at the shape of the rotation moving forward and explain why there are reasons to be optimistic about the pitching staff heading into the postseason. Plus, Tony Gonsolin deserves your respect, Shohei Ohtani should still be a Dodger, and don't let stolen bases take the MVP away from Mookie Betts. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @swi...

Ryan and Beau examine how the new (and some familiar) faces for the Dodgers have been beneficial acquisitions nearly 2 weeks since the trade deadline. The guys discuss the significance of adding Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly, and Ryan Yarbrough to the pitching staff. Is Mookie Betts the real NL MVP? The Angels and Padres have both fallen flat on their faces. Max Scherzer is a bitter ex, but the New York M...

Ryan and Beau preview the Dodgers' potential trade deadline action with Dodger Blue Senior Editor Blake Williams. The guys examine the scope of the pitching market and identify possible right-handed hitting outfielders that could make sense as platoon bats. How concerned should we be about Julio Urias? Blake gives an update on Walker Buehler and Blake Treinen. Plus, Blake explains what he believes...

Ryan and Beau react to the events of the All-Star Break and explain why Shohei Ohtani joining the Dodgers prior to next season makes too much sense. Could an Ohtani trade to a different contender ruin the Dodgers' chances at signing the superstar? Ryan has his first in-person exposure to the new era of baseball and breaks down why the pitch clock harms the stadium experience. Can Miguel Vargas get...

Ryan and Beau react to a tumultuous start to June for the Dodgers. The guys highlight the positives, as the stars and veterans are carrying the offense, while a legend and a rookie give the only bright spots on the mound. Ryan and Beau examine the rough times for Noah Syndergaard and much of the bullpen and discuss how the Dodgers need to handle these weaknesses. However, the guys break down why t...

Ryan and Beau react to the last couple weeks of Dodger baseball, including exciting displays of the future from Bobby Miller and Gavin Stone. The Dodgers have ran into injuries to the starting staff and high mileage on the bullpen, but there are reasons to be optimistic about the pitching staff moving forward. The guys highlight some starting pitchers that could be trade targets ahead of the deadl...

Ryan and Beau react to a hot start to May for the Dodgers and explain why these wins are a great sign for the state of the team in 2023. The Padres were able to steal one win from the streaking Dodgers, but they're instant karma for gloating made the next two wins even more satisfying. How many times does Mookie Betts need to remind you that he's Mookie Betts? Max Muncy is raking, James Outman is...

Ryan and Beau react to a .500 start for the Dodgers over the first few weeks of the 2023 season. The guys reveal how technical difficulties saved them from instantly cold takes, creating a perfect metaphor for the first month of a baseball season. Max Muncy and Chris Taylor were bad until they suddenly weren't (but CT3 might still be). The bullpen is bad when it needs to be good and good when the...

Ryan and Beau preview the start of the 2023 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers by diving into the final 26-man roster. The guys discuss the impact of Gavin Lux's injury. James Outman should be a huge contributer this year, but Miguel Vargas should be seen as the most exciting rookie to start the season. Ryan has a stupid reason why Julio Urias actually shouldn't start Opening Day. Plus, high expec...

Ryan and Beau have shaken off the sadness after the end of the 2022 season and have recommitted to another year of Dodgers baseball. The Dodgers rightfully are changing a decades-old tradition. Trading for Miguel Rojas addresses a wildly underrated need. David Peralta, Alex Reyes, and old friend Jimmy Nelson bring beneficial new layers to the roster. The guys dive into the barrel of fun that is th...

Ryan and Beau are back with an update on an active offseason around baseball and an uncharacteristically inactive offseason for the Dodgers. The guys explain why all signs point to Trevor Bauer being released now that his suspension is reduced. Noah Syndergaard and JD Martinez are compelling additions. Ryan and Beau break down why every decision this offseason is a step towards going all-in for Sh...

The 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers won 112 games, with only one of them coming in the 2022 postseason. The Dodgers got bounced by the San Diego Padres after an abysmal, disgusting, horrible, shameful display of baseball from a team that was fresh off of making history. Ryan and Beau dive deep into what went wrong, where the blame should be placed, and how the franchise should move forward. What will thi...

Ryan and Beau celebrate a record-breaking regular season for the Dodgers and are fed up with fans who refuse to appreciate it. Have some confidence in the best team in baseball. A long lost friend may pop up on the postseason roster, and Craig Kimbrel hopefully will not. The Padres beating the Mets could pose both a best-case and worst-case scenario for the Dodgers. Good on Padres fans for being w...