On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk to author Steve Dittmore about his book 'Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger.'

Gilliam played for the Dodgers from 1953-66, spanning their time in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, winning National League Rookie of the Year and playing in seven World Series. Gilliam was also a longtime coach with the Dodgers, and the first Black base coach in major league history.

Dittmore's book delves into Gilliam's upbringing, his early life, time in the Negro Leagues, and his decades in baseball. The book features several interviews of former players and teammates of Gilliam, and the Foreword to the book is written by former Dodgers general manager Fred Claire.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we rehash the most surprising Dodgers moves of the offseason heading into 2025.

Also, a note about Dave Roberts and his likely contract extension, Super Bowl talk, MLB free agency, and a look back at the 1985 team.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers the Dodgers held their annual fan fest at Dodger Stadium, which brought several injury updates and the club keeping the door open for a return of free agent Kiké Hernández.

Also, injury updates on Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Tyler Glasnow, Kirby Yates’ contract finalized, Ryan Brasier getting designated for assignment, and Alex Vesia avoiding arbitration.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, three players were elected to the Hall of Fame, and former Dodgers Andruw Jones and Chase Utley gained on the ballot.

2025 will be the fourth straight year a former Dodger is inducted to Cooperstown, with Dick Allen posthumously getting the call in July. That streak will be tested in 2026, batting a strong push by Jones. The most notable player eligible for his first time on the ballot next year is Matt Kemp.

Plus trivia related to the Dodgers and the Hall of Fame, questions about Dave Roberts, Dalton Rushing, and more.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers introduced Roki Sasaki at Dodger Stadium, and talked about how they plan to use the rookie pitcher in 2025.

Among the highlights of the press conference for Sasaki, who signed for a signing bonus of $6.5 million, were his wearing number 11, previously worn by Miguel Rojas, and how the Dodgers might help him regain velocity on his prodigious fastball.

Also, notes on the Dodgers’ signing of Tanner Scott, their interest in adding Kirby Yates, the status of Michael Kopech’s elbow, and how Clayton Kershaw was part of the recruitment of Sasaki.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers signed reliever Tanner Scott to a 4-year, $72 million contract, adding to a whirlwind offseason.

Scott had a 1.75 ERA, 2.96 xERA, and 22 saves in 67 games for the Marlins and Padres in 2024. The Dodgers got a good look at the left-hander down the stretch and in the NLDS. He struck out Shohei Ohtani in five of their six at-bats against one another over those few weeks in September and October.

We take stock of where Scott puts a very deep Dodgers bullpen, plus we sort through what the roster might look like come opening day.

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This week on the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers got their man, again, signing Roki Sasaki, the pitcher from Japan whom they've coveted for years.

The Dodgers beat out the Blue Jays and Padres for the 23-year-old Sasaki, signing the right-hander for a reported $6.5 million bonus. "It was a very difficult decision, but I will do my best to make it the right decision when I look back after my baseball career," Sasaki wrote in an Instagram post on January 17, announcing his signing with the Dodgers.

Also on Friday, the Dodgers traded two minor league outfielders for international bonus pool space, to help bolster their offer to Sasaki, sending Dylan Campbell to the Phillies and trading Arnaldo Lantigua to the Reds.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers resolved all but one salary arbitration case, and exchanged figures with reliever Alex Vesia.

The team avoided arbitration with four pitchers by signing one-year deals for Michael Kopech, Evan Phillips, Brusdar Graterol, and Anthony Banda. We dug into the salary figures exchanged by Vesia and the team, plus the Dodgers history in salary arbitration.

Catcher Diego Cartaya, who was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on January 3, was traded on January 9 to the Twins for minor league right-hander Jose Vasquez.

Also, spring training dates and news and notes regarding Heyseong Kim, and more.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the 2025 international signing period is here, and the Dodgers are one of three finalists for Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki.

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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk with Jeffrey Paternostro of Baseball Prospectus about the top 10 prospects (and beyond) in the Dodgers organization.

Outfielder Zyhir Hope was rated the top Dodgers prospect by BP, but as Paternostro notes on this episode, he is very close in ranking to another Dodgers outfielder Josue De Paula, both of whom are ranked in the top 10 on the Baseball Prospectus top-101 prospects in baseball.

We talked about the Dodgers minor league system, potential major-league-ready prospects, and others who caught Paternostro's eye. You can find Jeffrey's work at Baseball Prospectus, and can follow him on Bluesky at @jeffreypaternostro.bsky.social.

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