Dodgers HomeStand: A Bird's Eye View from Stadium Announcer TODD LEITZ

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up the Dodgers 5-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the first game of a three game series to open a six-game home stand at Dodger Stadium.  Todd talks to the Managing Parnter of Blue Prints John Soto, who makes it possible for fans to take home a major league memory, a professional photograph of their family or friends at the iconic ballpark.

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up the exciting final game of the Dodgers-Yankees series with a chat with his New York counterpart -- Yankees PA Announcer Paul Olden.  Hear about the route he took to the PA booth at Yankee stadium for the past 15 seasons, and what he did to hone his craft as a play by play man for baseball and football at the highest levels.  

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps-up the Dodgers 6-3 loss to the Yankees in the second game of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium before another sellout crowd of nearly 53,000 fans.  The day was highlighted by a special musical guest -- legendary music producer Jimmy Jam, who served as guest organist of the game and accompanied organist Dieter Ruehle on the Keytar, and DJ Severe on the organ.  You'll hear from Jimmy, and get a chance to enjoy some of the music that the fans heard here at the Stadium.

Dodger Stadium Public Address Announcer Todd Leitz helps to welcome the New York Yankees to Chavez Ravine for the first of a three game series, which the Dodgers win 8-4.  These teams haven't faced off at Dodger Stadium since 2019, but they have a long and storied history ... a rivalry born in New York that's become a battle of two of the great cities in the USA -- west coast vs. east coast.  For perspective, Todd goes back to Dodgers Team Historian Mark Langell to discuss why this rivalry is so special, and why fans have been so passionate about Dodgers vs. Yankees.

Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up a three game home stand against the Washington Nationals.  The Dodgers drop the final game of a three game series but take two out of three from the team from our nation's capitol.  In this episode Todd talks to Dodger Stadium Executive Chef Christine Gerriets, who is responsible for all of the food offerings here at the stadium, and brings her Armenian-Lebanese heritage to many of the delicious hybrid food items that fans get to enjoy here.  Find out which are her favorites, and which items you won't want to miss when you come to Blue Heaven on Earth.

Memorial Day is Military Appreciation day at Dodger Stadium, and PA Announcer Todd Leitz was a busy man during a moving pregame ceremony, honoring military heroes of various wars.  Todd recounts the story of former Dodger Roy Gleason, who was drafted and sent to Vietnam, curtailing what was a promising career in baseball.  You won't want to miss how the story ends!

Dodger Stadium Announcer Todd Leitz isn't in the PA Booth; he's in his home studio for  a special "Road Trip Edition" of Dodgers HomeStand.
While the Dodgers are back east, fighting it out with the NL East leading Atlanta Braves and the AL East leading Tampa Bay Rays, Todd talks to long-time Dodgers radio play-by-play man  -- Charley Steiner -- who offers perspective on Dodgers baseball that goes back to his childhood in New York, rooting for the  Brooklyn Dodgers. 
You won't want to miss this conversation ... on a special "Road-Trip Edition" of Dodgers HomeStand.

Dodger Stadium Announcer Todd Leitz wraps-up a successful six-game Home Stand for the Dodgers, who won 5 out of 6 at Chavez Ravine to improve their record to 28-16,  the best in the National League.  Todd talks about the fan experience with a member of the Dodgers' Fan Services Department.  Did you know some fans bring their suitcases to the Ballpark, and Fan Services is able to accomodate their luggage while they enjoy Dodger baseball?

On this episode of Dodgers HomeStand, Dodgers PA Announcer Todd Leitz wraps up Mexican Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium, and the Dodgers 5-1 loss to the Twins, which evens their three game series at a game apiece.  Todd talks about what goes into managing an important night for probably the biggest part of the Dodgers' fan base, and talks to one of DodgerVision's stage managers, who help to make sure everyone is where they're supposed to be, when they're supposed to be there.

Dodger Stadium Announcer wraps-up the Dodgers 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres in game two of their three-game series in a game that was nationally televised on Fox.  In this episode, Todd talks to Dodgers Insider, David Vassegh, who hosts postgame Dodger Talk on the Dodgers flagship radio station AM570 LA Sports, and who is an absolute fixture at the ballpark ... both home and away.  Find out what it's like deep in the heart of the third oldest ballpark in the Major Leagues, and how the players' amenities have changed over the years here at Blue Heaven on Earth.