True Blue LA managing editor Eric Stephen stops by to talk about the Dodgers’ bipolar season, including their recent 1-16 stretch, Dave Roberts’s managerial prowess, and the tough decisions they need to make about their playoff roster. Then aspiring R&B singer Melanie Barnett (Ego Nwodim, Upright Citizens Brigade) sings us a few baseball-inspired songs in preparation for performing the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium. And Greg and Joe memorialize the Indians’ 22-game winning streak, plus make fun of John Lackey’s hiss fit while Wayland is away on his Bones-themed honeymoon. Plus thoughts on Yu Darvish, Alex Wood, Yasiel Puig, Joc Pederson, Austin Barnes, Logan Forsythe, Kenley Jansen, Pedro Baez, Brandon McCarthy, Chris Taylor, Yasmani Grandal, Rich Hill, Calyton Kershaw, Willson Contreras, Joe West, and more!

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