Can the Los Angeles Dodgers overcome their bullpen woes? Tanner Scott's recent struggles have exposed significant vulnerabilities, raising questions about the team's depth. Clayton Kershaw's performance against the Cleveland Guardians offers a glimpse into his evolving role, while manager Dave Roberts' late-inning defensive decisions spark debate.

Explore the Dodgers' strategic challenges as hosts Jeff J. Snider and Vince Samperio dissect key moments from the game. They analyze Scott's bullpen issues, Kershaw's future prospects, and the impact of defensive choices involving Max Muncy and Kiké Hernandez. The discussion also touches on Miguel Rojas' lineup role and the Dodgers' upcoming matchups against the New York Yankees and New York Mets.

Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Dodgers' path forward and discover how they plan to tackle upcoming challenges.

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0:00 Tanner Scott's struggles expose bullpen flaws

5:03 Clayton Kershaw's performance and future outlook

10:41 Analyzing Kershaw's command and pitch effectiveness

16:45 Defensive alignments and outfield positioning

22:21 Questioning late-game defensive substitutions

27:32 Balancing win-now mentality with roster decisions

30:10 Upcoming tough homestand against Yankees and Mets

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