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Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap Game 2 of NLDS live from Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a 5-3 Game 1 NLDS victory over the Atlanta Braves in scorching 103-degree heat at Dodger Stadium.

The guys break down Tarik Skubal’s dominant 101-mph postseason statement, Tanner Scott’s alarming 9th-inning meltdown that nearly blew a four-run lead, and the physical limitations surrounding Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Plus, Teoscar Hernandez, Kyle Tucker, and Max Muncy provide the big-fly muscle to put LA ahead 1-0.

Finally, the show completely derails over Dylan’s desperate towel-wiping in 103-degree heat, Skubal risking his upcoming $300M free agency to pitch in relief, and Chris Sale’s mystery Game 2 availability.

CHAPTERS

05:08 - Tarik Skubal’s 101-MPH Statement Start

11:44 - Tanner Scott Meltdown & 9th Inning Closer Panic

21:07 - Ohtani & Freeman Health Check: Teoscar & Tucker Save LA

33:45 - Chris Sale Game 2 Mystery & Andy Pages ABS Frustration

41:00 - 103° Heat Wave, Stadium Roll Call & Fan Predictions

Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a 100-win regular season finish after sweeping the Giants in San Francisco, breaking down the exhaustion of their 10-hour overnight drive through the Central Valley.

Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a frustrating series loss to the San Diego Padres at Chavez Ravine, watching their rival clinch a postseason berth while the Dodgers' concerning 2-14 slump against playoff contenders continues.

The guys dive into Shohei Ohtani's return from the IL, analyzing his warning-track power, altered swing mechanics, and Andrew Friedman's explosive comments suggesting Ohtani wasn't fully honest about his physical condition.

Finally, the show covers Trevor Bauer's "snakes" interview, breaks down why the Snell-Skubal-Yamamoto rotation bromance is key to October, and devolves into an unhinged road story before setting up the high-stakes final prediction scoreboard.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro & Padres Clubhouse Champagne Drama

00:01:11 - Are the Padres the Dodgers' Postseason Nightmare?

00:04:30 - Dodgers' Alarmingly Bad 2-14 Record vs Playoff Teams

00:14:40 - Shohei Ohtani Returns: Warning Track Power & Swing Adjustments

00:28:43 - Andrew Friedman Comments: Did Ohtani Hide His Injuries?

00:32:58 - Postseason Seeding & Manny Machado "Over-Sharer" Euphemism

00:35:44 - Mailbag: Mookie vs Ohtani Leadoff Debate

00:38:15 - Skubal, Snell & Yamamoto: How Rotation Chemistry Fuels October

00:44:06 - Trevor Bauer Calls Dodgers Front Office "Snakes"

00:46:22 - Postseason Pitching Strategy & Bullpen Breakdown

00:53:57 - Trivia Challenge & Official Prediction Scoreboard Tally

Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a late-season sweep of the San Francisco Giants as Los Angeles prepares to welcome back Shohei Ohtani from the injured list.

The guys debate whether Mookie Betts should permanently replace Ohtani in the leadoff spot for October, evaluate Roki Sasaki's sudden move to the bullpen, and break down Josué De Paula's case for making the postseason roster.

Finally, Jack roasts Dylan by reading through his most outrageous 2026 column takes—including his flips on Tarik Skubal, Tyler Glasnow's "Fat Now" diet, and Roki Sasaki's "dying dream"—before conceding the famous 2009 Padres bee swarm trivia point.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro & Giants Sweep Illusion

02:22 - Blake Snell Groin Relief & Rotation Health

04:58 - Shohei Ohtani Trajekt Arc Return

15:38 - Dylan's "Idiot Baseball Medicine" Rant

20:48 - Mookie Betts Leadoff Revolution

25:40 - Josué De Paula Postseason Roster Case

28:11 - Roki Sasaki Bullpen Move & Rotation Order

36:26 - Roasting Dylan's Cold 2026 Columns

54:50 - Mailbag: The Great Bee Swarm Concession

01:01:42 - Voicemails & Lug Nut Lessons

01:06:25 - Scoreboard Update, Turner Ward Trivia & Predictions

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Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez react from Cincinnati after Blake Snell exited his start after just one inning with left groin tightness, plunging the rotation into complete panic.

The guys break down the cascading effects on Tyler Glasnow and Roki Sasaki, debate Tanner Scott's polarizing analytics vs. gut-feeling closer optics, and expose the fact that MLB clubhouses use California sparkling wine instead of authentic French Champagne.

Finally, the show devolves into a wild rant about Manny Ramirez nearly giving Dylan hypothermia in 2008 and a heated dispute over a 2009 Padres bee swarm trivia question.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Champagne Shower Flight Dilemma

01:15 - Blake Snell Left Groin Strain Emergency

11:32 - Rotation Cascades & Roki Sasaki's Role

25:00 - Dylan's Near-Death Manny Ramirez Story & Decoy Wine

33:25 - Tanner Scott Analytics vs. Closing Optics

46:48 - Voicemails: Blunt Columns & Edgardo Enriquez Update

53:38 - The 2009 Bee Swarm Trivia Scandal & Scoreboard

Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a quiet 4-1 postseason-clinching victory over the Cincinnati Reds after Tarik Skubal’s 7 shutout innings.

The guys break down Freddie Freeman's alarming right knee patellar tendonitis slump, Edwin Díaz's disastrous 5-run rehab outing putting his playoff spot in jeopardy, and Josué De Paula's electric 400-foot upper deck home run.

Finally, the show devolves into a hilarious debate over Dylan's inability to change a flat tire, minor league ear-biting trivia, and whether the Dodgers should bench Shohei Ohtani for De Paula at DH in October.

Chapters

Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez break down the emergency placement of Shohei Ohtani on the injured list, debating whether the front office's deferential treatment ruined his physical state for the postseason.

The guys analyze the surprise call-up of top prospect Josue De Paula straight from Double-A Tulsa, compare Ohtani's physical breakdown to Mike Trout's career arc, and welcome Marlins reporter & LeBatard Show producer Jeremy Taché to discuss the massive $431M vs. $84M payroll gap between LA and Miami.

Finally, the show devolves into a feud over Isao Harimoto's passing, Don Quixote analogies, and Dylan's conspiracy theory that a disgruntled fan slashed his car tires outside Dodger Stadium.

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California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds as Shohei Ohtani returns to the lineup following a four-game absence.

The guys debate whether Ohtani can effectively play through physical discomfort now that his pitching season is officially over, dive into Teoscar Hernandez's red-hot streak carrying the offense, and confront Dylan’s infamous 2022 column roasting Freddie Freeman.

Finally, the show descends into an unhinged argument over prediction scoreboard points and Australian Olympic breakdancing.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro: Ohtani Returns, Pitching Shut Down

01:01 - Can Ohtani Hit at Less Than 100%?

17:32 - Teoscar Hernandez & Mookie Betts Power the Streak

28:35 - Don Quixote Columns & Raygun Breakdancing

37:36 - Fan Mailbag: Dodgers Medical Secrecy

42:18 - Kyle Tucker's Broken Swing & The Freddie Feud

53:53 - Japanese Pitching Prospects & Scoreboard Robbery

01:04:08 - Predictions & "Is Dylan a Bad Person?" Poll

California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a thrilling 3-2 walk-off victory over the Cardinals to avoid a sweep, courtesy of a clutch two-run double from Teoscar Hernández.

The guys dive deep into Shohei Ohtani’s physical decline — from lingering biceps and neck tightness to compromised knee mechanics —and debate whether the front office mismanaged his workload heading into October.

Plus, the guys break down the September call-up snub of prospect James Tibbs, react to Stan Kroenke’s acquisition of the Los Angeles Angels, and battle through another contentious round of Dodgers trivia.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Ballpark Setup & Ohtani Panic Button

01:08 Walk-Off Win vs. Cardinals & Teoscar's Redemption

03:40 Ohtani's Health Crisis: Knee, Biceps & Front Office Gaslighting

15:44 Who Is at Fault? Ohtani's Pain Tolerance vs. Team Management

31:07 September Call-Ups: Alex Freeland over James Tibbs

38:50 Arte Moreno Sells Angels to Stan Kroenke

43:06 Fan Mailbag: Hitting Coaches & Playoff Roster Perks

49:03 Prediction Scoreboard & St. Louis Trivia