Swing Shift with Ryan and Beau

Ryan and Beau preview the Dodgers' potential trade deadline action with Dodger Blue Senior Editor Blake Williams. The guys examine the scope of the pitching market and identify possible right-handed hitting outfielders that could make sense as platoon bats. How concerned should we be about Julio Urias? Blake gives an update on Walker Buehler and Blake Treinen. Plus, Blake explains what he believes will happen with Shohei Ohtani.

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Ryan and Beau react to the events of the All-Star Break and explain why Shohei Ohtani joining the Dodgers prior to next season makes too much sense. Could an Ohtani trade to a different contender ruin the Dodgers' chances at signing the superstar? Ryan has his first in-person exposure to the new era of baseball and breaks down why the pitch clock harms the stadium experience. Can Miguel Vargas get a starting job back by the end of the season? Plus, a new path forward for Dustin May, the truth about the Dodgers' upcoming deadline plans, and Elon Musk out-dorks the biggest dorks.

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Ryan and Beau react to a tumultuous start to June for the Dodgers. The guys highlight the positives, as the stars and veterans are carrying the offense, while a legend and a rookie give the only bright spots on the mound. Ryan and Beau examine the rough times for Noah Syndergaard and much of the bullpen and discuss how the Dodgers need to handle these weaknesses. However, the guys break down why there are reasons to be optimistic for a return to form for much of the pitching staff. Plus, what John Sterling calling Dodger games would sound like, the Padres are in a legitimate crisis, and the Oakland A's do not exist.

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Ryan and Beau react to the last couple weeks of Dodger baseball, including exciting displays of the future from Bobby Miller and Gavin Stone. The Dodgers have ran into injuries to the starting staff and high mileage on the bullpen, but there are reasons to be optimistic about the pitching staff moving forward. The guys highlight some starting pitchers that could be trade targets ahead of the deadline. Plus, the Padres may be digging too deep of a hole, a truly terrible month for Trayce Thompson, and everyone should hate Marcell Ozuna.

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Ryan and Beau react to a hot start to May for the Dodgers and explain why these wins are a great sign for the state of the team in 2023. The Padres were able to steal one win from the streaking Dodgers, but they're instant karma for gloating made the next two wins even more satisfying. How many times does Mookie Betts need to remind you that he's Mookie Betts? Max Muncy is raking, James Outman is legit, Victor Gonzalez is resurging, and Michael Busch is running into the exact problem we expected him to run into. Plus, Noah Syndergaard sees a hypnotist, the White Sox should have a movie made after them, All-Star Break "festivities," and the Cardinal Way has gone from bombastic arrogance to hilariously awful strategy.

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Ryan and Beau react to a .500 start for the Dodgers over the first few weeks of the 2023 season. The guys reveal how technical difficulties saved them from instantly cold takes, creating a perfect metaphor for the first month of a baseball season. Max Muncy and Chris Taylor were bad until they suddenly weren't (but CT3 might still be). The bullpen is bad when it needs to be good and good when the offense fails. Plus, new rules may be hurting the Dodgers, Fernando Tatis Jr. destroying AAA is nothing special, and why blink-182 was not the biggest surprise of weekend 1 at Coachella.

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Ryan and Beau preview the start of the 2023 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers by diving into the final 26-man roster. The guys discuss the impact of Gavin Lux's injury. James Outman should be a huge contributer this year, but Miguel Vargas should be seen as the most exciting rookie to start the season. Ryan has a stupid reason why Julio Urias actually shouldn't start Opening Day. Plus, high expectations for certain role players, forgiveness for Pete Rose, and the debut of "Overreacting Over Tiny Stories And Assuming They Mean Shohei Ohtani Will Be A Dodger."

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Ryan and Beau have shaken off the sadness after the end of the 2022 season and have recommitted to another year of Dodgers baseball. The Dodgers rightfully are changing a decades-old tradition. Trading for Miguel Rojas addresses a wildly underrated need. David Peralta, Alex Reyes, and old friend Jimmy Nelson bring beneficial new layers to the roster. The guys dive into the barrel of fun that is the list of Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees. Plus; Clayton Kershaw skipping the World Baseball Classic is a relief, Manny Machado opting out is no surprise, and the Brewers disrespecting Corbin Burnes is insane.

Ryan and Beau are back with an update on an active offseason around baseball and an uncharacteristically inactive offseason for the Dodgers. The guys explain why all signs point to Trevor Bauer being released now that his suspension is reduced. Noah Syndergaard and JD Martinez are compelling additions. Ryan and Beau break down why every decision this offseason is a step towards going all-in for Shohei Ohtani. Plus, the guys pay their respects to Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger, Gavin Lux at shortstop will probably be a bad thing, and the Mets' spending spree is a good thing but may be a pointless thing.

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The 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers won 112 games, with only one of them coming in the 2022 postseason. The Dodgers got bounced by the San Diego Padres after an abysmal, disgusting, horrible, shameful display of baseball from a team that was fresh off of making history. Ryan and Beau dive deep into what went wrong, where the blame should be placed, and how the franchise should move forward. What will this mean for Dave Roberts' future in LA? Plus, a new level of appreciation for 2020, a potential playoff format adjustment incoming, and Ryan is warming up to welcoming in a controversial superstar.