Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the  Dodgers got swept by the Pirates in Pittsburgh  for the first time since 2015. Plus, more on the timeline for Will Smith and his right hand contusion,  Ben Rortvedt getting called up  and into the fire right away, and  Kendall George stealing his 100th (and 10st) base of the season  for Great Lakes. The Three-Inning Save is part of  the Fans F...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the  Dodgers dropped a second straight game to the Pirates , failing to score a run Wednesday night. But more importantly, catcher Will Smith was hit on his right hand by a foul ball and  left the game with a right hand contusion . Shohei Ohtani had two hits, including a double, but  didn’t make his scheduled pitching start , pushed back to this we...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast,  Shohei Ohtani hit his 100th home run for the Dodgers , faster than any player in franchise history. But the strong offensive night was undone by seven walks from a porous pitching staff  in a loss to the Pirates . Plus, Tommy Edman started his rehab assignment, updates on Roki Sasaki, Kendall George, and more.  The Three-Inning Save is part of  th...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, some discussion of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tanner Scott, and everything in between on the Dodgers pitching staff. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network . Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers continued their inconsistent play with little to no offense in two losses to the Diamondbacks before getting  rescued by a Will Smith walk-off home run on Sunday . Also,  Teoscar Hernández got a “two-day reset ,”  Emmet Sheehan is getting skipped  this time through the rotation, plus updates on Hyeseong Kim, Michael Kopech, Max Muncy, T...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers finished off a sweep of the Reds behind Shohei Ohtani striking out nine and lasting five innings for the first time  in his first pitching win for the Dodgers . In all, Dodgers pitchers set a team record for a nine-inning game with 19 strikeouts, plus the team finally solved Nick Lodolo with a four-run fourth inning. Also,  Freddie Free...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about Gavin Lux returning to Los Angeles, now with the Reds, and the recent history of Dodgers draft picks. Plus, banter on Freddie Freeman and the batting order, performances by rookie relievers Jack Dreyer and Ben Casparius, and of course chips and dips. The Three-Inning Save is part of  the Fans First Sports Network . Hosted by Eric Step...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers beat the Reds behind  a strong performance by Clayton Kershaw , and have suddenly won three straight games. Alex Vesia on Tuesday  was placed on the injured list with a right oblique strain , the same area that kept him out of last year's NLCS. Plus injury updates on Alex Call, Michael Kopech, and  the 2026 schedule is out . The Three-I...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of the various Dodgers returning from the injured list. Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, and Kiké Hernández have been activated in the last four days. Hyeseong Kim and Michael Kopech are expected to follow soon. Max Muncy could be back as early as next week, then Tommy Edman at some point in September.  The Three-Inning Save is part of  the...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers salvaged a victory Sunday over the Padres to escape from San Diego in a first-place tie atop the National League West. Two solo home runs by rookie Alex Freeland provided  the only scoring for the Dodgers in losses on Friday and Saturday , and it was more of the same on Sunday for most of the game. But Freddie Freeman homered twice,  Da...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers  salvaged their final game of the season at Coors Field  to secure a series split, and still have not lost a series to a National League West opponent in 10 tries in 2025. Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages homered on Thursday, the latter snapping  a bizarre streak for Pages hitting his previous 16 home runs at Dodger Stadium . Clayton Kers...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers lost to the Rockies for the second time in three days at Coors Field. But more importantly, Shohei Ohtani was hit on the right thigh by a line drive back to the mound. Ohtani,  who allowed five runs on nine hits in the loss , was already getting a planned day off Thursday in Colorado, and told reporters in Denver he plans to be in the l...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers split the first two games against the Rockies at Coors Field. In this episode, we talk about Teoscar Hernández's defensive woes in right field and Dave Roberts' comments on Monday. Plus, Mookie Betts likely not moving off shortstop, Alex Call's big night Tuesday, and Shohei Ohtani piling up numbers at an impressive rate, such that he'll...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about the large number  of injured Dodgers   rehabbing this week in the minors , plus talk about extra-base hits and saves. The Three-Inning Save is part of  the Fans First Sports Network . Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers very up and down (down and up???) week, in which they  were swept by the middling Angels  to fall out of first place, then  swept the Padres to get back on top in the division . Also,  Will Smith kept throwing out Padres runners ,  Max Muncy injured his oblique , and  Buddy Kennedy is the 2,000th player in Dodgers history . The...

Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at Terry Whitfield, an outfielder who played for the Dodgers for three seasons. Whitfield hit a memorable pinch-hit home run on August 15, 1985 off Bruce Sutter to beat the Braves at Dodger Stadium. Whitfield played 10 major league seasons and three more in Japan, and also invented a soft-toss batting practice machine c...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin is out for the season after elbow surgery, and reliever Brock Stewart  was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation , and will have testing done Wednesday in Los Angeles. Stewart is the 19th different Dodgers pitcher to be placed  on the injured list in 2025 . Plus  the Dodgers lost a wild gam...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, look back on the milestone matchup between Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer last week, and facing old friend Kenley Jansen and the Angels this week in Anaheim. Plus injury rehab updates on Kiké Hernández, Hyeseong Kim, Kirby Yates, Michael Kopech, and more. The Three-Inning Save is part of  the Fans First Sports Network . Hosted by Eric Stephen and...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast,  the Dodgers dropped the series opener to the Angels in Anaheim , losing for a second straight day. The Dodgers lead the Padres by only one game, the closest the National League West has been since June 14. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed six runs, his most allowed in 41 major league starts, and the Dodgers trailed 7-0 before Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the first full week of Dodgers baseball in August, including excellent starting pitching with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow making big contributions. Plus,  Shohei Ohtani gets to 40 home runs  and then some.  Mookie Betts talks about his lost season  and has a strong few games,  Max Muncy returned to the lineup with a bang , Justin Dean...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Max Muncy is back with the Dodgers, who lost to the Cardinals on Monday night back at Dodger Stadium. Also, Tyler Glasnow was fantastic in his seven strong innings and has been a godsend since returning to the rotation, Tommy Edman was placed on the injured list for the second time with a right ankle injury, and the Dodgers claimed power-hitting fi...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we discuss the upcoming NL West-heavy schedule for the Dodgers down the stretch, plus an appreciation of Will Smith and sorting out some roster things after the trade deadline. The Three-Inning Save is part of  the Fans First Sports Network . Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Host...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Blake Snell returned to the Dodgers rotation, which suddenly looks more stable than any point since the first week or so of the season. More on the Dodgers winning road trip, Freddie Freeman finding his swing again with the help of the Coldplay kiss-cam meme ( read Jack Harris in the Los Angeles Times  for more), the debut of Alex Freeland, Max Mun...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers trade deadline, in which they acquired Brock Stewart, Paul Gervase, and Alex Call, and said goodbye to Dustin May, James Outman, and Hunter Feduccia. The Three-Inning Save is part of  the Fans First Sports Network . Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Hosted by...

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap  the Dodgers' loss to the Reds on Wednesday in Cincinnati , including a fateful eighth inning in both halves, plus  Shohei Ohtani leaving his pitching start with cramping in his right hip . Also, more on Alex Freeland's major league debut, Freddie Freeman hitting his first home run in a month, Blake Snell pitching Saturday in Tampa, and ev...