Swing Shift with Ryan and Beau

Ryan and Beau discuss the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline with friend of the show and former Dodgers Nation writer Wyatt Asher. What could a deal for Max Scherzer or Jose Berrios look like? What should you expect the Giants and Padres to do before the deadline? It's time to get Keibert Ruiz to the majors, whether that's with the Dodgers or elsewhere. What do you do with Cody Bellinger? The guys look at potential bullpen acquisitions and discuss a rough couple of weeks for Kenley Jansen. Plus, Aaron Rodgers returns for now, but the Rams may make this season irrelevant for the Packers and the rest of the NFC.

It stands for "F*ck Trevor Bauer." I don't know if podcast sites get weird with curse words in titles or descriptions but there's just no other way to title this episode. We talk about the sexual assault allegations against Trevor Bauer, explain why we don't want him on the Dodgers or any other team ever again, and dissect the Dodgers and MLB's unfortunately slow response to the story. The optics from the Dodgers and Dave Roberts over the last couple days have been bad, but Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy has made this whole situation even worse. Sure, maybe he is innocent and maybe the situation is not as it seems, but we can't and won't handle it in that regard right now. Sorry if you're looking for a level-headed discussion on this topic, we are too furious and too appalled to even try to handle it that way.

The foreign substance crackdown has arrived in Major League Baseball, but the reason for the enforcement goes much further than just the sticky stuff making its way into ballgames. Ryan and Beau break down how we got here, what is next for Major League pitchers, and how this could directly impact the Dodgers, with everything from honest criticisms to rabid conspiracy theories galore. Plus, complaints about Mookie Betts are stupid, and Chris Taylor deserves to be an All-Star.

The Dodgers have won 12 of the last 15 games since Ryan and Beau recorded their previous miserable episode, and now the magic of Albert Pujols decrees that the team can never lose again. The guys react to the Pujols signing and look at how the move has made more and more sense every day. Ryan and Beau analyze the additions of Yoshi Tsutsugo and a couple new bullpen arms. Stop blaming analytics for no-hitters. Trevor Bauer continues to be a saving grace. Plus, the worst wardrobe choice by a fan in Dodger Stadium history, the hilarious highlights of Oaks Christian nepotism, and Beau's horrible day at Disneyland.

Ryan and Beau talk about the worst team in baseball. But no, seriously though, the Dodgers are going to be fine, everything is just very frustrating right now. The guys break down the various reasons behind the recent skid and explain why there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the rest of the season. Corey Seager needs to figure out how to play shortstop again. Dave Roberts makes bad decisions sometimes but what else is new. Plus, Albert Pujols deserves your damn respect, and Aaron Rodgers will get his way, one way or another.

Well, it was fun while it lasted. Congrats to the San Diego Padres for once again winning the World Series. But really, this new “rivalry” between the Dodgers and Padres is great for baseball and we should acknowledge it as such. Ryan and Beau look to start some beef, say goodbye to some legendary beef, and tell you why the Fernando Tatis Jr. and Trevor Bauer beef is a win for everyone. The reasons behind the Dodgers recent offensive struggles are trickier than you would think. Plus, Mad-Bum maybe threw a no-hitter, and the Oscars were actually good but a little awkward.

Friend of the show Brandon Gutierrez joins Ryan and Beau to give a firsthand account of the Dodgers 2021 home opener and ring ceremony. Brandon brings in all the sights, sounds, and emotions of the pregame celebration and tells you what new things you should expect in your return to Dodger Stadium this season. Kenley Jansen has experienced a whole season within the last week. Of course Trevor Bauer being targeted, but some aspects make it hard to sympathize with him. Plus, the Dodgers are the best team in baseball, but you already knew that.

Ryan and Beau preview the 2021 season and highlight the names grabbing the final spots on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster. Francisco Lindor and Steve Cohen are making Corey Seager more money by the second. Dustin May starts the year as the fifth starter, but could he finish the year as the closer? The guys discuss the benefits and issues of a potential timeshare at catcher. Plus, bad billboards, alternate jerseys, division winners,  award picks, and much more!

Ryan and Beau look back on a year on COVID and it's impact on the sports world. The guys have the perfect solution for a Dodgers 2020 Championship celebration. A Spring Training update: DJ Peters, Matt Beaty, and David Price make things interesting. Plus, Wandavision was good and many of the complaints about the ending are dumb.

Ryan and Beau look at the biggest Dodger and MLB storylines of the last couple weeks. Justin Turner is back home. Dave Roberts shockingly speaks kindly of Kenley Jansen. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s extension is a great thing for baseball. The guys highlight a few players to watch this Spring. Plus, the depths of Kevin Mather's idiocy go beyond what people realize and Trevor Bauer is doing Trevor Bauer things.