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Summary: Dodgers Nation Production: Join your Blue Heaven Podcast hosts Clint Pasillas and Doug McKain as we talk about this week in Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball. We pull from our platform of nearly one million followers across social media to gain insight on what the fans are thinking and do our best to represent all perspectives in the Dodgers Community. Look out for special interviews with other bloggers, celebrities, players, and more, along with giveaways for the best fans on earth!
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Following a costly error in a 4-3 loss to the Phillies, the spotlight was firmly pointed at the continued struggles for Max Muncy this season. The two-time all-star has hit well under .200 on the season and his defense seemed to be taking a hit through the issues. The question is, what can and should the Dodgers do about Max? We share our thoughts on the subject and discuss some options on how he can get back on track mentally. So, that's the big headline. In other news, we focus in on a trio of hot Dodgers that have absolutely been getting it done over the first 40+ games of the season. Plus some quick thoughts on Jomboy's take on position players pitching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Dodgers Nation roundtable, Brook navigates Clint, Eric, and Doug through some hot Dodgers topics including the strange way the team has treated veteran pitcher David Price, thoughts on Freddie Freeman, and who the bigger threat is in the NL West -- the Padres or Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Brook out at Dodger Stadium for the site, Doug joins Clint and Eric to talk about a rough week of Dodgers baseball. The LA starting rotation fell apart after losing Clayton Kershaw to a lower back issue and quickly reignited concerns from the offseason... do the Dodgers have enough pitching? We discuss internal options and take an early look at the trade market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Dodgers Nation roundtable, Eric navigates Clint, Brook, and Doug through some hot Dodgers topics including CT3's struggles, Justin Turner's possible hot streak, Chicago deep dish vs Philly cheesesteaks, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After 26 games, the Dodgers have proven every MLB pundit wrong. The starting rotation is elite, something no one expected in pre-season polls. While the entire staff has been solid, Clayton Kershaw has been back to a new version of his old self which is fun to watch. We discuss whether or not he's been good enough to garner early Cy Young consideration. Plus, the Dodgers say that reliever Blake Treinen is out through at least the all-star break. The guys chat about who needs to step up in the interim and look at more help down the road from returning hurlers. Finally, a little on friend of the show Ryan Pepiot who is set to make his major league debut on Wednesday in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we jumped on a chat with ESPN's Karl Ravech to talk about the Dodgers as they head to Chicago to take on the Cubs on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's Dodgers Nation roundtable, Clint is back hosting and is on a good one. Featuring Doug, Brook, and Eric on the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Off day Blue Heaven ahead of a key NL West showdown vs the Giants. Plus the big Mookie news, Kershaw adulation, and Bauer talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clint Pasillas, Brook Smith, Doug McKain, and Eric Eulau discuss the Dodgers impending roster crunch and grade the overall performance of the bench so far this season. They also discuss the red hot San Francisco Giants and whether or not the Giants are LA's biggest threat in the NL West for a second year in a row. Clint explains why he's not worried quite yet about Justin Turner's rough start to the season offensively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While the Dodgers have the best winning percentage in baseball, the guys opt to be pessimistic in today's episode. As usual. We focus in on the struggles of Justin Turner, Max Muncy, and Mookie Betts and decide whether or not we're worried after only 15 games. Next, Brook dives into the less than stellar defense early in the season and we chat about the early injury concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a doom-and-gloom-feeling first regular season episode last week, the vibes have changed following a 6 game winning streak from the Dodgers. With Brook out at Dodger Stadium this week, we tag Doug McKain as the spot starters as we look into an unexpected strength for LA... the starting rotation. Heading into spring training and the season, the narrative was that the Dodgers starting rotation would be a glaring weakness. However, through the first 9 games of the season, it's been one of the best in baseball. We discuss how much we should believe this small sample size. Next, we look ahead to the Braves series and wonder if these restocked franchises could be heading toward a third straight postseason matchup this October. Plus, the return of reliever Phil Bickford opens up a Pandora's Box for the Dodger front office and active roster over the next few weeks. Yes, a roster crunch is a-coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The much-hyped Dodgers fell flat on their faces to open the season. The obvious question is, do we worry or is there some blame on opening the season at the evil Coors Field. Some fans are in panic mode but we're here to play some version of cooler heads prevailing. We do take a mini dive into Mookie Betts' struggles and give props to our favorite Dodger, Gavin Lux. Plus we look ahead to the upcoming series in Minnesota which could feature an old friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As we approach opening day for the 2022 season, the Dodgers send fan favorite AJ Pollock out of town for long-time nemesis and closer Craig Kimbrel. We review the blockbuster move and address the question of why the team just didn't re-sign Kenley Jansen if this is what they wanted. And, with Pollock gone, what happens in left field? Plus an updated look at the potential opening day roster four days until opening day. Astros' cheater Josh Reddick butted in to a conversation about the sign stealing scandal and Brook has some words about it. Next, the Padres made a huge splash of their own as the club acquired veteran starter Sean Manaea from the Athletics. We discuss whether the move reshaped the NL West, bringing San Diego a step closer to the Dodgers. We're Giving Away a Replica World Series Trophy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Beaty was traded to the Padres and the Blue Heaven boys are happy and sad all at the same time. The Dodgers finally freed our guy but we all hoped it would be to a better place! We break down the trade and look at how much of an improvement Matt is over Eric Hosmer in San Diego. In other news, Albert Pujols returns to the Cardinals and we react to move. And it looks like Joe Davis will be taking over for Joe Buck at Fox this season. Hat tip in insider Brook. Next, the return of "let him play or DFA" where this time we explore the struggles of pitcher Andrew Heaney and former MVP Cody Bellinger. How worried should we be about these two? Finally, we do our updated opening day roster predictions where a Jake Lamb prediction stirs the pot at DNHQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Freddie Freeman comes to LA, Kenley Jansen bids adieu to Dodger blue. We explore Kenley's new 1-year deal with the Braves and discuss whether he could be back next season. Plus, with the franchise saves leader out, what happens in the suddenly new look bullpen? Next, all the latest from Camelback Ranch, including Max Muncy's first game back since an ugly arm injury in October, the revelation that Chris Taylor had offseason surgery. All the latest player signings, drama involving Freddie Freeman's old team, and more in an off the rails episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices