The Dodgers Bleed Los Podcast

Good news for Shohei Ohtani, a major setback for Dalton Rushing and a potentially fast-moving market for Tarik Skubal. What do the Dodgers’ latest updates mean for their offseason?

Drea, Cody and Anthony react to the end-of-season press conference, including Ohtani avoiding surgery, the need to incorporate younger players and Mark Walter’s sentiments after the NLCS sweep.

They also discuss Rushing’s expected nine-month recovery, Skubal potentially signing before December 1 and how CBA uncertainty could shape roster decisions and spring training.

Plus: The Brewers’ “Timeless Ticket” controversy, World Series ticket prices and ratings, and whether Dave Roberts will finish in the top three for Manager of the Year.

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A rotation built for October. A lineup full of stars. A four-game NLCS exit. How much do the Dodgers need to change?

Drea, Cody and Anthony examine the sweep by Milwaukee, the offense’s struggles and whether Los Angeles needs to prioritize youth and athleticism heading into 2027.

Then comes the roster debate: Who should return among Kiké Hernández, Alex Vesia, Evan Phillips and Tarik Skubal? And how should the Dodgers approach Shohei Ohtani’s future as a two-way player?

Plus: Hyeseong Kim reflects on a disappointing season, emotional messages from Kiké and Vesia, offseason timing and whether we’ll keep watching the World Series without LA.

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A three-run homer from Shohei Ohtani. A 4-0 Dodgers lead. And still, the end of the season.

Bleed Los Podcast reacts to the Dodgers’ NLCS Game 4 elimination against Milwaukee and the questions this finish leaves behind.

We break down Ohtani’s return to leadoff, Tyler Glasnow’s fifth-inning exit, Kyle Tucker, the bullpen and an offense hurt by double plays and missed opportunities.

How did the Brewers keep answering? Why couldn’t the Dodgers’ celebrated rotation stop them? And should Los Angeles rethink its offensive approach after watching Milwaukee execute throughout the series?

Plus: William Contreras’ impact, what Andrew Friedman needs to address and the Dodgers’ most pressing offseason needs.

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The Dodgers kept Shohei Ohtani in the lineup. Was it the right call—and what can change their fortunes against Milwaukee?

Cody and Drea react to NLCS Game 3, from Blake Snell’s first-pitch homer allowed to the Dodgers’ missed opportunities in the third and sixth. They debate the lineup order, Max Muncy pinch-hitting for Andy Pages and the balance between trusting Ohtani and doing what gives the team its best chance to win.

Plus: Pat Murphy’s confidence, the Brewers’ execution and whether Tyler Glasnow can give Los Angeles the start it needs in Game 4.

They also discuss the reported Game 1 audience, Dodgers Gold Glove finalists, the Tarik Skubal contract report and happy news for Will and Cara Smith.

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Yamamoto couldn’t get through the third, Shohei Ohtani moved to cleanup, and the bullpen faced another test. Which Dodgers decisions deserve the most scrutiny after NLCS Game 2?

Drea, Cody and Anthony break down Milwaukee’s approach against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani’s at-bats and the Dodgers’ effort to manufacture runs with Tommy Edman back in the lineup.

Plus: Could Roki Sasaki have gone another inning? We discuss the move to Kris Bubic, William Contreras’ game-tying homer, Brock Stewart’s bases-loaded jam and Will Smith’s decision not to request an ABS challenge.

With the series heading to Dodger Stadium, we look ahead to Blake Snell in Game 3 and the adjustments Los Angeles needs most.

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Missed opportunities, sloppy play and double plays: What must the Dodgers clean up after NLCS Game 1 against the Brewers?

Drea and Cody break down Tarik Skubal’s five-inning start, Shohei Ohtani’s contributions, Andy Pages’ RBI and a bases-loaded chance that went to waste. They also discuss Evan Phillips striking out the side, Milwaukee’s pitching and the Dodgers’ decision to carry Justin Wrobleski over Emmet Sheehan.

Plus: Should Dave Roberts change the lineup for Game 2? How confident are we heading into the next game, and where does Dustin May fit into this series?

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The Dodgers are four wins from another World Series appearance. Can they get past the Brewers if Shohei Ohtani’s bat stays quiet?

Drea, Cody and Anthony preview the NLCS, debate the Dodgers’ biggest roster decisions, and examine an offense that struggled with runners in scoring position against Atlanta.

We discuss Miguel Rojas’ availability, Hyeseong Kim’s roster spot, whether Emmet Sheehan or Justin Wrobleski should add pitching depth, and the bullpen decision between Kris Bubic and Jack Dreyer.

Who needs to step up—and what will decide Dodgers vs. Brewers? Listen for the debate, then send us your series prediction.

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Next stop: the NLCS! Cody and Anthony celebrate and break down the Dodgers’ NLDS Game 4 clincher over Atlanta.

Andy Pages delivers the Dodgers’ first hit with runners in scoring position this series, Tyler Glasnow gives Los Angeles what it needs, and Max Muncy and Kiké Hernández come through in October. Plus, we discuss how Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers’ pitching shaped the series.

Now Los Angeles awaits the winner of Brewers vs. Padres. Which matchup do we want—and who deserves the Dodgers’ series MVP?

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto brought the strikeouts. Freeman brought the answer to Atlanta’s boos. But what does NLDS Game 3 tell us about the Dodgers’ chances of reaching the NLCS?

Bleed Los Podcast reacts to Yamamoto’s standout start, Freeman’s home run, Mookie Betts’ at-bats and the return of postseason Kiké Hernández. We debate whether Los Angeles relies too heavily on the long ball, assess Tanner Scott and the bullpen, and discuss Miguel Rojas heading to the clubhouse in the eighth.

Then we turn to Game 4: Tyler Glasnow takes the mound, lineup decisions loom, and we make our predictions. Can the Dodgers finish the job in Atlanta, or will this series return to Los Angeles for Game 5?

Plus, other Division Series updates and a remembrance of former Dodgers general manager Fred Claire.

Who was your Game 3 MVP? Leave your take in the comments and follow Bleed Los Podcast for Dodgers postseason reactions and analysis.

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The NLDS is tied 1–1, and Dodgers fans are debating everything: the rotation, the lineup, and what it will take to get Shohei Ohtani going.

Should Yoshinobu Yamamoto have started Game 2? Does Andy Pages’s defense make up for his offensive struggles? And can the Dodgers finally turn opportunities with runners in scoring position into runs against Atlanta?

Bleed Los Podcast breaks down Tarik Skubal’s dominant start, Blake Snell’s rough outing, Edwin Díaz’s progress, and the bullpen workload before previewing Yamamoto vs. Chris Sale in Game 3. We also discuss Yamamoto’s willingness to pitch on short rest or in relief, Atlanta’s bullpen strategy, and whether this series will return to Dodger Stadium.

Plus: White Sox–Guardians and Yankees–Rays updates, Miguel Rojas’s path toward U.S. citizenship, and the case for bringing back the bullpen dawg mask.

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