On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back at opening days past while we look toward the Dodgers home opener.

The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the exhibition schedule is finally complete, and the Dodgers home opener is Thursday at Dodger Stadium.

We go over news and notes from the Freeway Series, including Mookie Betts’ weeks-long battle with a stomach illness, and looking ahead to the first weekend of the domestic regular season schedule ahead, including Blake Snell vs. Tarik Skubal in a battle of Cy Young Award winners. 

The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers winning two games over the Cubs to open the regular season at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.

The Dodgers Japanese star players all made an impact. Shohei Ohtani had three hits, including a home run. Yoshinobu Yamamoto started and won on opening day. Roki Sasaki made his major league debut and struck out three in three innings, though was pulled after five walks.

Even without Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman in the two games, the Dodgers offense found ways to score, more with patience in the first game and sheer power in the second game, including three home runs and three doubles on Wednesday.

The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the regular season is here for the Dodgers, so we start making some 2025 predictions.

Also, with Dave Roberts now signed through 2029, a look back at some trivia about his career.

The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the regular season is upon us, with the Dodgers and Cubs starting things in Tokyo and Japan.

We look at the final days of spring training and the Dodgers’ reception and two exhibition games at the Tokyo Dome, recount the various pitching injuries, and the final roster decisions.

The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers signed manager Dave Roberts to a record-setting contract extension that will pay him $32.4 million over four years.

In nine years on the job, Roberts has won four pennants, two World Series, and his .627 winning percentage is the best in National League/American League history, averaging over 101 wins per 162 games. His Hall of Fame credentials are established. And now he’s paid accordingly. 

At $8.1 million per year, Roberts broke Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s record for average annual salary. Roberts was set to earn $4 million in 2025 on his previous contract, and his salary is now doubled.

Related reading: Stephanie Apstein at Sports Illustrated on Roberts

The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk with Bill Plunkett, author of the new book, ‘LA Story: Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a season for the ages.’.

Bill has covered baseball for four decades, including as a Dodgers and Angels beat reporter for a number of outlets. Currently he covers the Dodgers for the Southern California News Group.

Plunkett’s book chronicles Ohtani’s first season in Los Angeles, a whirlwind beginning with his free agency, to South Korea, to fraud and gambling debt by his longtime friend and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Ohtani overcame that, even in a season in which he did not pitch, he won his third MVP award with the first 50-homer, 50-steal campaign in baseball history, and helped the Dodgers to a World Series championship in his very first taste of the postseason.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about the pitching side of the Dodgers roster, including Michael Grove not being ready by opening day. Plus we go over news and notes from spring training.

The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the return of regulars Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith to the Dodgers lineups in Cactus League play.

Also, we review the position player battle in camp, whether Hyeseong Kim starts the season in Triple-A, what to expect from Andy Pages and James Outman, who plays center field, and the hot start of non-roster invitee David Bote.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, spring training games have started for the Dodgers, so let’s talk about the starting rotation.

The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.

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