Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast

Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast episodes:

• 04.25.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers have a bad week, and 3 major league debuts

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap a rough homestand for the Dodgers, who lost three series in a row at Dodger Stadium. There were troubles with runners in scoring position, and especially so with the bases loaded,...

  
• 04.18.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Andy McCullough on his new book about Clayton Kershaw

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we interview Andy McCullough about his new book, 'The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness.' McCullough has covered baseball for over a decade, including covering the Dodgers for the...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Bobby Miller on injured list, Ippei Mizuhara charged with bank fraud

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we marvel at the details of the criminal complaint against Ippei Mizzuhara, who was charged with bank fraud and stealing over $16 million from Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani and the Dodgers say they want to move...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Dodgers Rewind: Pat Zachry

  Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at Pat Zachry, a right-handed pitcher who relieved for the Dodgers in 1983-84 and died on April 4 at age 71. Related reading: Remembering Zachry at True Blue LA Zachry’s...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers bullpen roster churn

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we banter about Shohei Ohtani’s first home run as a Dodger, and the hubbub surrounding the aftermath regarding Dodger Stadium security and the fan who caught the ball. The Dodgers have used their...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers opening series win in the cards

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers re-opened the regular season with the home opener and a four-game weekend series against the Cardinals, of which they won three games. Mookie Betts started the season on fire, including hitting a...

  
• 03.28.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers extend Will Smith for 10 years, $140 million

  The Dodgers signed Will Smith to a 10-year contract worth $140 million, wiping out the final two years of salary arbitration for the All-Star catcher, plus another eight years after that. The deal was finalized on March 27, the day before the...

  
• 03.28.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani makes his statement

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers are back stateside but the biggest story in the sport involves Shohei Ohtani and fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Ohtani during a press conference at Dodger Stadium read a statement, though did not...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Yoshinobu Yamamoto rocked in debut

  The Dodgers lost a wild game to the Padres to close out the Seoul Series in South Korea, but that wasn't the biggest story of the day. That belonged to Shohei Ohtani, whose interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers on...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers win on opening day in Seoul

  Reaction to the Dodgers beating the Padres 5-2 on opening day at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, in MLB's first-ever regular season games in SOuth Korea. The low-scoring affair featured the Dodgers hitless in their 14 at-bats with runners on base through seven...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Opening day is here

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, opening day is finally here and we look ahead to the Dodgers and Padres playing two early morning games in Seoul, South Korea. We go over the Dodgers’ frenzied reception at Incheon International...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Dodgers Rewind: Jim Neidlinger

  Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at Jim Neidlinger, who made 12 starts for the Dodgers in 1990. That was Neidlinger’s only season in the majors. Acquired from the Pirates in a trade in...

  
• 03.11.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Mookie Betts is a shortstop ‘for now’

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we discuss the latest position switch for superstar Mookie Betts, who is now the Dodgers shortstop after Gavin Lux’s throwing problems created an untenable situation in the infield. There’s also the matter of manager Dave...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Dodgers Rewind: Stan Javier

  Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at outfielder Stan Javier, who played for the Dodgers from 1991-93. Related reading: Javier’s SABR bio, written by Richard Cuicchi The Three-Inning Save podcast is part of the Fans First Sports...

  
• 03.05.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani gets married, Kiké Hernández returns to Dodgers

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we revel in Shohei Ohtani’s first Dodgers (spring training) home run as well as his surprise revelation that he is now a married man. Also, we take a look at the potential Dodgers...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers season preview with Ginny Searle of Baseball Prospectus

  Previewing the Dodgers 2024 campaign with Ginny Searle, an editor for Baseball Prospectus, who wrote the season preview for Los Angeles last week at BP. We talk about the Dodgers' whirlwind offseason, adding Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and more, plus the...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Three-Inning Save: The universal concern is the pant

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we have actual spring training games to talk about. That, and MLB uniform quality, and concern over the pants. We review the Dodgers’ first four games, which included Tyler Glasnow’s debut with the...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Dodgers Rewind: Frenchy Bordagaray

  Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at catcher Frenchy Bordagaray, an outfielder and third baseman who had two stints with the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1930s and 1940s, and held the distinction as...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto turn heads at Dodgers spring training

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we unpack the first week and a half of Dodgers spring training, including Clayton Kershaw returning, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto making first impressions, and more. Ohtani keeps hitting home runs in batting...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Dodgers Rewind: Kevin Pasley

  Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at catcher Kevin Pasley, who played in parts of three seasons for the Dodgers in the 1970s, and was the last Dodger to wear number four before...

  
• 02.07.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Clayton Kershaw is still a Dodger (so is Ryan Brasier)

  On the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers signed Clayton Kershaw for what would be his 17th season, and potentially longer with a reported player option. Kershaw had elbow surgery in November and isn't expected to pitch until after the All-Star break, but he...

  
• 02.05.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani was the star of DodgersFest

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, a recap of DodgersFest at Dodger Stadium, at which Shohei Ohtani was understandably the star attraction. We talk about highlights and moments from FanFest, the general vibe at Dodger Stadium, plus some news...

  
• 02.02.2024

  Three-Inning Save: James Paxton rounds out the Dodgers rotation

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers signed veteran pitcher James Paxton to a one-year contract to seemingly round out their starting rotation. Paxton returned from Tommy John surgery to put up a 4.50 ERA in 19 starts for the...

  
• 01.15.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers opt for the bird in the hand

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take a look at the Dodgers roster and payroll for 2024, which has become clearer in the last week. Michael Busch, whose path to playing time with Los Angeles was narrow at...

  
• 01.10.2024

  Three-Inning Saving: What we got right and wrong about the 2023 Dodgers

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch give a full accounting of our various predictions about the 2023 Dodgers. We got some right, and got some wrong. Like Eric picking the Padres to win...

  
• 01.08.2024

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers sign Teoscar Hernández

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch react to the Dodgers signing outfielder Teoscar Hernández to a one-year, $23.5 million contract. Hernández adds a right-handed-hitting power hitter who averaged 28 home runs and 31 doubles...

  
• 12.23.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto, too

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch react to Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing a record-setting $325 million contract with the Dodgers. Yamamoto hit the perfect storm in free agency, as a star who won the last...

  
• 12.18.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers trade for Tyler Glasnow

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch recap a monumental week for the Dodgers, in which they finalized a 10-year contract for Shohei Ohtani then traded for pitcher Tyler Glasnow. Everything last week pretty much revolved...

  
• 12.14.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Learn more about Shohei Ohtani, from Jeff Fletcher

  The Three-Inning Save podcast covers the Los Angeles Dodgers, and this week we interview Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, who covered the newest Dodger, Shohei Ohtani, in his first six years in the major leagues with the Angels. Jeff...

  
• 12.10.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers land Shohei Ohtani

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we are stunned at the enormity of Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers. Ohtani’s deal shattered records for both total value and average annual salary in both baseball and North American...

  
• 12.02.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers winter meetings preview

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of the Dodgers ahead of the winter meetings. The first four weeks of the offseason have been mostly quiet. Jason Heyward is coming back to Los Angeles after a nice...

  
• 11.09.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Clayton Kershaw has surgery, Max Muncy has a new contract, MLB offseason is here

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we usher in the official start of the MLB offseason. On November 2, the day after the World Series, 12 Dodgers became free agents, headlined by shoulder-surgery-recoverer Clayton Kershaw and J.D. Martinez. We go over the...

  
• 10.14.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Another Dodgers season ends early

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we lament the Dodgers getting swept in three games by the Diamondbacks in the NLDS. Game 3 at Chase Field in Phoenix went much like the first two games in Los Angeles. Arizona...

  
• 10.11.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers lay an egg at home in the NLDS

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we dissect the Dodgers implosion in the first two games of the NLDS against the Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Clayton Kershaw had the worst start of his career, allowing six runs while recording...

  
• 10.06.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers vs. D-backs NLDS preview

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we preview the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the wild card round, giving the Dodgers their fourth straight NLDS against...

  
• 10.03.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers await their NLDS opponent

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers won 100 games for the fourth full season in a row, and will play either the Brewers or Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series. We briefly look back at the...

  
• 09.30.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers getting ready for October

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers have less than one week left to go in the regular season, with their October path now fairly clear. The Dodgers have clinched a bye past the wild card round and...

  
• 09.18.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers win the National League West, again

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers clinching their 10th division title in 11 years. Despite a starting pitching staff that was decimated, and growing pains for several rookies along the way, the Dodgers cruised to yet...

  
• 09.11.2023

  Three-Inning Save: The good, the bad, and the despicable

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap a very eventful week for the Dodgers, the good, the bad, and the despicable. Julio Urías was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and was placed on administrative leave by Major...

  
• 09.05.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Takeaways from the Dodgers-Braves series

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of the good, bad, and the ugly of the Dodgers losing three out of four games to the Braves. Bobby Miller impressed on Sunday with seven strong innings, making...

  
• 08.31.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers-Braves series preview

  This week on the Three-Inning Save podcast, we preview the series at Dodger Stadium between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves, the two best teams in the National League (and maybe even the major leagues). Kris Willis from Battery Power joins...

  
• 08.29.2023

  Dodgers Rewind: Pete Richert

  Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at pitcher Pete Richert, who pitched for the Dodgers at the start (1962-64) and near the end (1972-73) of his career. The Three-Inning Save podcast is part of...

  
• 08.29.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Tony Gonsolin needs Tommy John surgery

  The frustrating 2023 season of Tony Gonsolin officially comes to an end, with news that the Dodgers right-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery on Friday, September 1. Gonsolin started the season on the injured list with an ankle injury, and was...

  
• 08.28.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman & the National League MVP race

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Mookie Betts continued one of the best hot streaks in Dodgers history, and returned to Boston for the first time since getting traded by the Red Sox. Betts is on such an incredible hot...

  
• 08.21.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Mookie Betts on fire, Tony Gonsolin’s season might be over

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back at another winning week for the Dodgers, led by a scalding-hot Mookie Betts and a resurgent Austin Barnes, among others. Also, Tony Gonsolin reached the end of his rope after...

  
• 08.16.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Another Dodgers three-inning save, by Ryan Yarbrough

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers punctuated their ninth consecutive win by living up to our podcast name, with Ryan Yarbrough collecting a three-inning save. Yarbrough, one of five players acquired by the Dodgers before the trade...

  
• 08.14.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers take control of the National League West

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch discuss the juggernaut Dodgers, who have won eight straight games and now have a commanding 8½-game lead in the National League West. Clayton Kershaw returned for the first time in...

  
• 08.11.2023

  Dodgers Rewind: Ed Roebuck

  Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at pitcher Ed Roebuck, the former Dodgers reliever who was a rookie on the 1955 Brooklyn team that won the first World Series in franchise history, and...

  
• 08.07.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Lance Lynn era begins, Dodgers get a 4-inning save

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch give a final recap of the Dodgers trade deadline, including the deal for Eduardo Rodrigez that fell through and adding Ryan Yarbrough. Emmet Sheehan pitched a perfectly-timed...

  
• 07.31.2023

  Three-Inning Save: Dodgers get an early start on the trade deadline

  On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back on last week’s plea that the Dodgers very clearly needed to trade for starting pitching, then they went out and proved it by having...