Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers Podcast)

We check back to our 10 2024 predictions and how bad we got them wrong and some were okay. Giants are cutting payroll. But it still leaves them to add a lot in 2024, especially if they do drop Yaz and Wade who are rumored to be traded this offseason. The 2024 Champion Dodgers are favored to sign Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki for league minimum if you can stand anymore good news. We go over our top 5 free agent targets for 2025. This and so much more on this weeks episode!

Dodgers beat the NY Yankees in 5 games! They finally did it, we break down the series and the road the Dodgers took to their 2nd title in 5 years. From Freddie’s MVP to the Yankees defensive breakdowns all the way to the parade! The early first off season moves including the Giants finding a GM Mike Minasian. This and so much more on this weeks episode!

Dodgers beat the destiny Mets in 6 games. Offense showed up and the bullpen carried the pitching staff further than anyone thought they would need to. Now off to the what should be the most watched World Series of all time! Both teams are rested, and stacked. We cover this and so much more on this weeks episode!! 

Dodgers move on! The beat the Padres in game 5 in a nail biter or boring game 5 depending on who you ask. And we break down the NLCS with the Mets with John Saponaro of the Til Mets Do Us Part Podcast!

The series is all tied up 2-2 going to Dodger Stadium. We’ve had tight games and blowout on both sides. Fans throwing shit on the field, players throwing shit at managers. Who will win game 5 and the bragging rights for at least a year. This and so much more on this weeks episode!

We break down all facets of the NLDS between the Dodgers and the Padres. Will the Dodgers have enough pitching? Can the Padres offense hang with the Ohtani lead Dodgers? Whose bullpen is gonna lock down the other?? This and so much more on this weeks episode

Dodgers are set to pitch Yamamoto Flahrety, Buehler and maybe Knack? Is that enough to take down the Padres and Phillies? Giants move on from Farhan Zaidi and the lovable Buster Posey takes over as president of baseball ops. Are the Giants using his credibility? Are the gonna ruin his statue status? And how much will he be involved. This and so much more on this weeks episode!!

Dodgers cant beat the Padres even when they are set up, they have 2 more games to win one to lock down the NL West. The Eliminated Giants are unstoppable beating the orioles, Dbacks and sweep the Royals but is it enough to save Farhan’s job? Tigers are in the postseason and who’s the best team in the playoffs?? Studs, duds and so much more in this weeks episode!

Giants are a hot mess, the reporters can’t decide who signed Chapman. The fans can’t decide who deserves home run balls and the team can’t score runs!!! The Dodgers go .500 this week and have the possibility of the NL West crown ending up in San Diego. Shoes Ohtani makes his own club 50/50 for the season making history but is it enough for NL MVP when he’s only a DH? Who are the best Dodgers and Giants of all time?? Studs and duds, and so much more on this weeks episode!

With the Giants season over, what went wrong? What should they do the rest of the season? What should they do next year

Dodgers prepare for the playoffs, should they be platooning? Are these games even significant?and who would they want to see this postseason?

Players are getting mad at pitchers for HBPs, what should the league do? Studs and duds and so much more this episode!