Dodgers Nation: Blue Heaven Podcast

Another week in and another week without the return of Justin Turner to the Dodgers. The guys dig into the latest hot stove chatter and wonder aloud if the sudden resurgence of Marcus Semien to LA rumors is a way to lit a fire under the JT negotiations. Next, we look at what the DH could mean for the Dodgers in 2021 and still this offseason after reports of Marcell Ozuna talks in free agency. Plus a HUGE giveaway with our friends at Elite Sports Collectables! More on our Instagram page, @officialdodgersnation In other news, the Padres made another trade, adding to their starting rotation once again. And once again, the guys ask, is Dinelson Lamet healthy? Additionally, Cody Bellinger still isn't swinging a bat, David Price might be signaling he's 100% in for the 2021 season, and two Dodgers sign with enemy teams. For roster news, we do a quick overview of the Dodgers' international signings, and recap the arbitration period. Looking to advertise on this show? Email us at podcast@dodgersnation.com and let's talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The baseball community took a blow with the news of legendary Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda's passing on the evening of Thursday, January 7, 2021. To continue our celebration of Tommy's life, we welcome Los Angeles Dodgers' team historian Mark Langill as he shares some of his favorite Lasorda stories and memories from over 25 years of friendship. If you're a true Dodger nerd, we like to think of this as a must-listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is all about Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda. Dodger fans share memories and stories of the iconic LA manager following his passing late last week. We also offer a preview of our conversation with Dodgers team historian Mark Langill who spent nearly 30 years working with the Hall of Famer. Next, we dig into the breaking news that LA offseason target Liam Hendriks inked a deal with the White Sox and how that likely doesn't even matter anymore. Particularly after the re-signing of workhorse reliever Blake Treinen. Plus, Clint makes a not so bold but still bold-ish prediction on the future of free agent third baseman Justin Turner while digging into the rumors involving former Yankee DJ LeMahieu. Finally, to cleanse the pallet, everyone picks their batter's walk up song for the 2021 season with a catch... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back and boy did we miss you! Thankfully, there's a whole bunch of Dodgers news for us all to catch up on! Unfortunately, not too much of it involves actually personnel moves. First up, Justin Turner has newly reported contract demands and these undoubtedly are too high for the Dodgers. With JT asking for a 4-year deal -- at the age of 36 -- Clint and Brook break down what could come next for the long-time LA third baseman. Plus, there are new hot stove rumors to discuss which link the Dodgers to two of the top free agents on the market. Finally, we assess how the Padres offseason is a good thing for LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrapping up the 2020 calendar with our final Blue Heaven on the year! Today we mostly have fun and look back at a rough year that featured some incredible bright spots. One bright spot is absolutely our HUGE mega giveaway with our friends at Elite Sports Collectables. Moreover, today we gave away three big ticket items to three winners, including one that was in the live audience! While this episode might not be for everyone, there is some substantial baseball talk and conversation involving the Dodgers for sure. We analyze life without Justin Turner and once again look at Liam Hendriks as the best possible fit for LA this winter. Plus the guys go in on an increasingly annoying Trevor Bauer free agency while he targets "simp" fans online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're halfway through December and things still are whisper quiet around the Dodgers and the hot stove. At least until Ken Rosenthal got bored. The baseball insider made not one but two big waves last week when he predicted Trevor Bauer to LA and went off the deep end with hypothetical transactions. Back in the real world, the Dodgers made actual moves when they used flashback Friday to bring back some familiar names including reliever Brandon Morrow. Once again the guys wonder if that will be the end of spending for the bullpen or if they should put faith in the other big rumor linking LA to Liam Hendricks. To celebrate the end of the year, we put together our biggest giveaway yet with our friends at Elite Sports Collectables on Instagram! Next week we'll be choosing three winners for a prize pack made up of two signed baseballs and a limited edition World Series bat! Finally, we revisit whether the Dodgers could or should bring back Enrique Hernandez and/or Justin Turner as DJ LeMahieu rumors percolate. It's a full show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week with some live stream issues, but the guys persevered and put together another quality offseason show, if we do say so! First, we welcome the newest Dodgers reliever Corey Knebel to the bullpen as we wonder what comes next for a 2021 reliever core that still needs more help. With that, we look at the sloooooow offseason hot stove as the MLB winter meetings kick off online. Properly, we debunk some of the latest rumors involving the Dodgers. Finally, MLB is telling teams to plan for no universal DH next season. The guys review season 1 with the DH in the NL and look at how people feel about it via Twitter poll. Plus, to celebrate him getting hitched over the weekend, we are giving away a signed Corey Seager photo thanks to our friends at Elite Sports Collectables on Instagram! Check it out here on our Instagram! To advertise on this show, please visit https://www.advertisecast.com/DodgersNationBlueHeaven or email Overtime@AdvertiseCast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Socially distanced, the guys battle through some technical difficulties (for the second night in a row) to talk about your Los Angeles Dodgers. The latest includes an update on those Nolan Arenado trade rumors. Surprise, they may have been premature. Plus, the guys make their hot stove predictions for the top-5 free agents for the month of December and Twitter votes on whether they prefer Justin Turner or Arenado as the 3B for 2021. And is a long-time friend of the show doing his pitch to get JT to Toronto? Next, the next giveaway is announced before the guys talk about the best Dodgers around the diamond EVER... in their lifetimes. With a fairly big age gap, how many names will match between the Blue Heaven Boys? The best Dodger players list starts in the third act of the podcast (around the 40 minute mark). How far off was our list from yours?  Remember to go enter to win a Tommy Lasorda signed baseball from our friends at Elite Sports Collectables on Instagram! Check it out here on our Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now the hot stove is finally trying to heat up! Former MLB GM Jim Bowden broke the internet when he predicted Rockies' superstar third baseman Nolan Arenado would be a Dodger by Christmas. We break down the rumors and wonder aloud how real they are in a supersized Arenado special. There are a lot of moving parts to the trade rumor for both sides. The guys take everything from Nolan's contract to the futures of homegrown stars like Corey Seager into consideration. Plus, Brook builds his own trade proposal for Colorado. And, in the spirit of the Thanksgiving, the guys talk about what they're thankful for this holiday season. To advertise on this show, please visit https://www.advertisecast.com/DodgersNationBlueHeaven or email Overtime@AdvertiseCast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right off the bat, we send our love and prayers to Tommy Lasorda and the entire family of the Dodgers legend. In other news, the guys praise the Marlins for their hiring of long time Dodger executive Kim Ng. Moreover, Kim made history as she shattered the glass ceiling while making Clint feel old at the same time. Next, the Padres lost ace Mike Clevinger to Tommy John surgery, setting up a conversation we had last week with former Dodger and Padre Adrian Gonzalez about San Diego's needs if they're ever going to beat the boys in blue. Additionally, the new MLB Hall of Fame ballot was revealed, allowing Brook and Clint to reveal their old unofficial ballots. In an offseason hot stove update, the guys discuss some more murmurs around Nolan Arenado and Kris Bryant, as well as gauge a potential contract for Justin Turner. And finally, Clint plays GM for a day and things get weird almost immediately. Plus, a reminder to go enter to win a Julio Urias autographed baseball from our friends at Elite Sports Collectables on Instagram! Check it out here on our Instagram! To advertise on this show, please visit https://www.advertisecast.com/DodgersNationBlueHeaven or email Overtime@AdvertiseCast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a headcase of an episode, the guys wrap up the Justin Turner 'rona saga and once again point to the failure known as Rob Manfred. The MLB commish keeps proving he's over his head as he jumps from one scandal back to an old one with the Astros. Plus, baseball's "warm stove" is underway as some media types are trying to link the Dodgers to some big time names. Including Frankie Lindor for another offseason. Brook and Clint shut down all the trade rumors. And finally, who would we offer an extension first? Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager, Walker Buehler, or Julio Urias? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The season is officially over -- oh, and the Dodgers are still World Series champions -- but there are a few things to tend to in 2020. Certainly, there are roster updates among the headlines, but the big item for LA and MLB is the Justin Turner situation. We dig into some of the things that were handled very poorly and hear from Joe Kelly about the conditions that may have lead to the positive test. The guys also introduce a new segment ripped off from ESPN and make some offseason predictions heading into 2021.  Plus, a reminder to go enter to win a Justin Turner autographed jersey from our friends at Elite Sports Collectables on Instagram! Check it out on our Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They've done it! In a year that has been so impossible, the good guys came out on top for the first time in 32 years! The Blue Heaven boys are here to celebrate the 2020 Dodgers and their World Series championship with fans online. Who outside of the 28 man roster chipped in on this title and deserves a ring? How did us fans help through rituals and superstitions?  Plus, a reminder to go enter to win an autographed Walker Buehler baseball thanks to our friends at Elite Sports Collectables on Instagram! To advertise on this show, please visit https://www.advertisecast.com/DodgersNationBlueHeaven or email Overtime@AdvertiseCast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Setting up World Series game 6 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays. Series notes and narratives, starting pitchers, lineups, and predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the off-day before game 6 of the World Series, Clint, Brook, and Gary get together to release a little steam and have a little fun while talking Dodgers baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices