Clayton Kershaw's masterful performance ignites hope for the Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching staff. But with Tony Gonsolin sidelined, who will fill the rotation gap? 

Hosts Vince Samperio and Jeff J. Snider break down potential replacements, including Bobby Miller and Matt Sauer. The discussion shifts to Hyeseong Kim's limited playing time despite his .400+ batting average, and whether he should replace Michael Conforto in the lineup. Plus, a temperature check on Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani's recent performances. As the Dodgers prepare to face the San Diego Padres, can they overcome pitching concerns and assert their dominance in the NL West?

Tune in for expert analysis on the Dodgers' evolving strategy and key player assessments as they navigate a crucial stretch of the season.

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0:00 Dodgers rotation changes and Kershaw's performance

5:46 Hyeseong Kim's limited playing time

12:13 Dodgers' offensive struggles over the weekend

24:43 Mookie Betts' improved performance

28:20 Concerns about Dodgers position players

30:45 Preview of upcoming Padres series

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