Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast
The Three-Inning Save podcast covers all things Los Angeles Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages, and many other stars. Hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch react to the action on the field, analyze trends and performances by the team, and break down roster moves and other news as it happens. We also take a stroll through Dodgers history and how it might relate to the present. From spring training through the regular season and postseason, plus all the transactions and maneuverings of the offseason, the Three-Inning Save podcast is your one-stop shop for the Dodgers.
Episodes
Three-Inning Save: The not 3-inning saves
The Dodgers nearly had a three-inning save last week, and then had a three-inning “save the bullpen.”
Plus home runs at Dodger Stadium, banter about the return of Will Smith, the weight of trying to threepeat, and movies we’d pick from the Criterion closet.
The Three-Inning Save is part of Bleav Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Sa
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers offense is holding them back
The Dodgers lost three of four games to the Milwaukee Brewers and are still fighting for playoff positioning, though they hold a sizeable lead in the National League West.
The offense downturn has been a problem, going from best in MLB across the board though June, to a bottom-third team for the past six and a half weeks since July 1.
Plus, struggles by Edwin Díaz, Kyle Tucker’s inexplicably terri
Three-Inning Save: Blake Snell back with Dodgers
Blake Snell returns to the Dodgers on Tuesday after arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow knocked out the left-hander for three months.
With Snell joining Tarik Skubal with the Dodgers, we look at Cy Young Award history in relation to Los Angeles.
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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers are bad now
The Dodgers are in their worst stretch of the season, dropping eight of their last nine games, with problems from the offense, the starting rotation, and the bullpen.
Plus, Tarik Skubal debuted, Blake Snell is back this week, and what to expect in the next few weeks.
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Three-Inning Save: Getting past the trade deadline
Taking stock of Tarik Skubal’s performance and finding other Dodgers comparables, plus a look at the landscape of MLB playoff races after the trade deadline.
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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers land Tarik Skubal at trade deadline
The Dodgers acquired two-time Cy Young Award-winner Tarik Skubal, the one superstar they were after at the trade deadline, adding from the top down to a starting rotation that was already deep.
But that wasn’t all from the trade deadline by the Dodgers, who also acquire Kris Bubic from the Royals for a potential bullpen role, plus catchers Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia both return to the organi
Three-Inning Save: Trade deadline, home run leaders, and peanut butter & jelly sandwiches
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we catch up with recent three-inning saves in Major League Baseball, and how this year is ahead of the 2025 pace that saw the most such saves in a quarter century.
Plus, we talk about franchise home run leaders and the all-important peanut butter and jelly sandwich (see this Baxter Holmes ESPN article on the NBA’s love of the sandwich from 2017).
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Three-Inning Save: Edwin Díaz, Kiké Hernández, Blake Snell on the way back
Kiké Hernández and Edwin Díaz will be back with the Dodgers this week after missing long stints on the injured list. Blake Snell will likely join them in Los Angeles within a week or two.
Plus, recapping the Dodgers finishing up a 6-3 road trip that included series wins over the Yankees, Phillies, and Mets, and getting the deadline season started by trading for reliever Seth Halvorsen.
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Three-Inning Save: Trade deadline needs, MLB Draft & more
Looking back at the Dodgers MLB Drafts, and looking ahead to the Major League Baseball trade deadline, which this year is Monday, August 3.
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Three-Inning Save: No timetable for Shohei Ohtani pitching return
Shohei Ohtani’s left knee injury will keep him off the mound for longer than expected. The Dodgers star remains in the starting lineup as the DH, but has had pitching starts scratched on July 10 and July 22 while he deals with the lingering knee problem.
Ohtani last pitched on July 3.
Plus, notes this week from the All-Star Game, Justin Wrobleski, old friends Cody Bellinger and Miguel Vargas, plus
Three-Inning Save: Five Dodgers are All-Stars
Five Dodgers were named to the National League All-Star team: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Andy Pages, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the midsummer classic on July 14.
Ohtani, Freeman, Muncy, and Pages are in the starting lineup, matching the Dodgers team record for most All-Star starters set in 1974 and 1980.
Plus more on Mookie Betts recent hot streaks and milestones, and Justin Wroble
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers take control in NL West
The Dodgers in June and into July have distanced themselves from the pack in the National League West.
A look at their recent hot stretch, the returns of Teoscar Hernández and Evan Phillips, and the Dodgers this week matching their total games played as Los Angeles and Brooklyn.
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Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani set another Dodgers home run record
Shohei Ohtani already has more home runs in any three-year period in Dodgers history, and there is still half of 2026 yet to be played. The Dodgers star on Monday in Minnesota hit his 17th home run of this season, giving him 126 home runs since the start of 2024. That’s one more than Duke Snider’s previous franchise record of 125 home runs, hit in overlapping three-year periods from 1954-56 and 19
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers injuries piling up
More Dodgers injuries came this week, when Kyle Tucker left Monday’s game with back spasms and won’t return until this weekend at the earliest. Dalton Rushing took a foul tip off the mask and missed nearly two games before returning Wednesday.
Catcher Will Smith didn’t travel with the team on its 9-game road trip, which means July 2 is his earliest possible date back. On a more positive note, outf
Three-Inning Save: The many facets of Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani is dealing with inflammation in his left knee that isn’t going away, but he’s still found a way to be productive, including hitting a game-winning home run on Tuesday.
Ohtani on Wednesday gave up a four-run inning, just the second multi-run frame against him all season. But he still completed six innings in the win, something he’s done in 11 of his 12 starts. The blister on his rig
Three-Inning Save: Max Muncy having an All-Star season
A closer look at Max Muncy’s 2026 season, during which he has been arguably the best third baseman in the National League, and in line for a potential third All-Star Game appearance.
Muncy leads all NL third basemen in home runs (16), runs scored (46), on-base percentage (.371), slugging percentage (.532), OPS (.903), wRC+ (151), Outs Above Average (+5), and FanGraphs WAR (2.9). His 225 home runs
Three-Inning Save: Yoshinobu Yamamoto flirts with no-hitter, again
For the second time in 10 months, Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning. This time, on Saturday in Chicago, he flirted with perfection in a win over the White Sox, retiring his first 23 batters faced.
Yamamoto is the first Dodgers pitcher to lose two no-hitters in the ninth inning. Coupled with his previous start, his 45 consecutive batters retired was one shy of Yusm
Three-Inning Save: Here come the road games
We take a look at the Dodgers upcoming schedule, which includes their two longest road trips of the year within a 5-week span. Couple that with a June slate that has only nine home games, we are in a road-heavy pocket of the schedule.
Plus, putting the recent mound exploits of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, and Roki Sasaki into perspective, a look at the success of the Dodgers’ six-man rotatio
Three-Inning Save: Tyler Glasnow to 60-day injured list
The Dodgers moved Tyler Glasnow to the 60-day injured list over the weekend, pushing back his timeline for returning from back spasms until July 6 at the absolute earliest. Glasnow has been shut down from throwing.
With Glasnow and Blake Snell out, we compare the Dodgers rotation this year to 2025, when those two were injured midseason but returned by August, giving the team a big four starters th
Three-Inning Save: Which Dodgers will make the All-Star Game?
We are a little more than a month from the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, so we take a look at various Dodgers who might play for Dave Roberts and the National League team at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Shohei Ohtani is a lock for the All-Star team, whether he’s voted as the starting designated hitter or not. He should make the team as both a DH and a pitcher for the first time since 2021 in Colo
Three-Inning Save: Interview with Stephen Nelson, Dodgers broadcaster
We talk to Dodgers play-by-play announcer Stephen Nelson about his four years calling games in Los Angeles on television and radio, and much more about his process, the team, and more.
Nelson joined the Dodgers broadcast team in 2023, and has called games on both SportsNet LA television and KLAC AM 570 radio for four seasons. He shared his gameday routine, from the time he arrives at the ballpark
Three-Inning Save: What’s working for the Dodgers so far in 2026
Catching up on the first roughly third of the 2026 season for the Dodgers, who are atop the National League West as expected, despite injuries to Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Edwin Díaz, Mookie Betts and others.
Shohei Ohtani is excelling at both the plate and on the mound in his first full two-way season since 2023. Andy Pages is having a breakout season both at the plate and playing exceptional c
Three-Inning Save: Opening day is nearly here
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, a few more notes from spring training, plus looking ahead to opening day 2026 and looking back to opening day 2016, Dave Roberts’ debut as Dodgers manager.
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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers early starting rotation set
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers rotation for the start of the season is set. We look at how that might be affected by off days in the first three weeks.
Also, the battle for part of second base between Hyeseong Kim and Alex Freeland, how Santiago Espinal played his way onto the roster, Jack Suwinski found his power stroke, and how good Shohei Ohtani looked in his firs
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers roster thoughts & World Baseball Classic highlights
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we reminisce about the exciting first week of the World Baseball Classic, plus we talk Dodgers roster, including Roki Sasaki, Santiago Espinal, and more.
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Three-Inning Save: Pancake Etiquette
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the Dodgers rotation three and a half weeks to opening day, and go over news and notes from the first week-plus of Cactus League games.
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Three-Inning Save: World Baseball Classic is coming
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the World Baseball Classic is coming, including Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto heading to Tokyo this week.
Also, a look back at Ohtani’s signature game in the 2025 NLCS clincher, plus a few questions regarding Dodgers camp in Arizona.
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Three-Inning Save: Kiké Hernández & Evan Phillips back with Dodgers, eventually
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap a handful of recent Dodgers transactions and take stock of roster battles with various players unavailable for opening day.
Evan Phillips is back on a one-year deal, so is Kiké Hernández, though both are expected to be out until midseason after surgeries. Also, Max Muncy signed another extension that will keep him in Los Angeles through 20
Three-Inning Save: Anthony Banda gone, Ben Rortvedt returns
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers made a number of transactions on the fringes of the 40-man roster, including bringing back catcher Ben Rortvedt and designating Anthony Banda for assignment.
Andy Ibáñez signed a one-year deal with the Dodgers in January and three weeks later was claimed off waivers by the A’s. Plus, outfielder Michael Siani got claimed by the Dodgers f
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers recent transactions aside from Kyle Tucker
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look more into the signing of Kyle Tucker, and also other recent Dodgers transactions in the last two weeks.
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Three-Inning Save: What’s left to do in the Dodgers offseason?
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Kyle Tucker press conference, go over his contract details and opt-out clauses in the four-year, $240 million deal, why he chose uniform number 23, and where the right fielder might hit in the Dodgers lineup.
We also take a look at what is probably remaining for the Dodgers to add to the roster in the two-plus weeks before pitchers and
Three-Inning Save: Kyle Tucker joins Dodgers on record-setting contract
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers continued to swim in the deep end of the free agent pool, signing Kyle Tucker for a staggering $240 million over four years.
Tucker, who turned 29 on Saturday, was considered the top free agent on the market, and he stabilizes a Dodgers outfield that struggled to produce in 2025, especially in the corners. He joins Andy Pages as the onl
Three-Inning Save: Voting for the Hall of Fame
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the Hall of Fame ballot, and the experience of first-time Hall voter Eric Stephen.
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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers add Andy Ibáñez & Ryan Fitzgerald
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers settled all salary arbitration cases and added some infield depth to the 40-man roster.
Andy Ibáñez signed a one-year deal and figures to see time at second and third base, adding some insurance with Tommy Edman coming off ankle surgery and Max Muncy playing only 173 total games over the last two seasons.
Four players eligible for arbi
Three-Inning Save: Looking back at our 2025 Dodgers predictions
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back at various predictions we made about the Dodgers and MLB in 2025, to rate how we need.
Plus, questions on the current free agent market, what’s left for the Dodgers, and looking back at Clayton Kershaw stats.
Related holiday recipes:
Bo Ssam
Wassail Punch
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Three-Inning Save: Edwin Díaz joins the Dodgers bullpen
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, closer extraordinaire Edwin Díaz signed with the Dodgers, shoring up the back end of the Los Angeles bullpen.
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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers roster thoughts
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the Dodgers roster, Dalton Rushing’s role, possible free agent additions, and holiday leftovers.
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Three-Inning Save: Miguel Rojas returns to Dodgers, Jeff Kent makes Hall of Fame
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Miguel Rojas re-signed with the Dodgers for 2026, and will join the front office in 2027.
Also, former Dodgers second baseman Jeff Kent made the Hall of Fame, and we catch up on a month’s worth of roster minutiae.
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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers offseason is here, Tony Gonsolin designated for assignment
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we usher in the official start of the MLB offseason.
Seven Dodgers became free agents on November 2, the morning after the World Series, including Kiké Hernández, Miguel Rojas, and a retiring Clayton Kershaw.
Max Muncy ($10 million) and Alex Vesia ($3.65 million) had their club options exercised by the Dodgers. Tony Gonsolin was designated for assi
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers win another World Series, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is MVP
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers won their second straight World Series with an incredible Game 7 comeback, which took 11 innings to beat the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto started and won Game 6, then got the final eight outs of Game 7 to win World Series MVP. Will Smith hit the game-winning home run in the 11th inning of Game 7, after his 73 innings behind
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers win 18-inning World Series marathon, then lose two 9-inning home games
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers won an 18-inning Game 3 classic, but lost Games 4 and 5 to the Blue Jays, sending the World Series back to Canada with Toronto leading three games to two.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. Hosted by Simplec
Three-Inning Save: Yoshinobu Yamamoto finishes what he starts, World Series is tied moving to LA
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers split the first two games of the World Series with the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was the star of Game 2, pitching his second straight complete game. Both games were close into the middle/late innings, while the Blue Jays took advantage with a nine-run sixth inning to win Game 1.
Plus, notes on Alex Vesia away from the tea
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays World Series preview
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we preview the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays.
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Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani sends Dodgers back to the World Series
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers swept the Brewers in the National League Championship Series, with Shohei Ohtani closing out the series with a sublime individual explosion in Game 4.
Ohtani hit three home runs in Game 4, a game in which he also pitched six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts, the best individual performance in baseball history, to cement his NLCS MVP
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers win first two NLCS games on the road
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers are up 2-0 in the National League Championship Series after brilliant starts by Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Snell in Game 1 was the first MLB pitcher to face the minimum in eight or more innings in the postseason since Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series. Yamamoto in Game 2 pitched the first MLB postseason complet
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers-Brewers NLCS preview
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we preview the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and Brewers beginning Monday in Milwaukee.
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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers beat Phillies to win NLDS
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers beat the Phillies to win the National League Division Series, clinching the series on a walk-off error.
We talk Roki Sasaki, Dodgers starting pitching, Tanner Scott, return of the postseason punt, and waiting to face either the Brewers or Cubs in the NLCS.
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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers win first two vs. Phillies in Philadelphia
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers beat the Phillies in Philadelphia in the first two games of the National League Division Series, and head home up 2-0 in the best-of-five series.
Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell continued the Dodgers’ hot starting pitching run, the Dodgers offense took the lead in the seventh inning in each game. They escaped a squirrelly ninth inning in
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers sweep Reds, now play Phillies in NLDS
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers swept the Reds in two games in the wild card series, and will next play the Phillies in the National League Division Series.
Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto each shined in their starts against the Reds. Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández each homered twice in Game 1, then Mookie Betts had four hits, including three doubles in Game 2
Three-Inning Save: Blake Snell starts Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto Game 2 for Dodgers
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the wild card series between the Dodgers vs. Reds, including Blake Snell vs. Hunter Greene in Game 1 on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.
Plus, Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts Game 2 for the Dodgers, it's likely Max Muncy and Tommy Edman will be back in the lineup on Tuesday after missing time last week. Will Smith took batting practice o
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers will play Reds in wild card round
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the Dodgers facing the Reds in the wild card series at Dodger Stadium, and some questions heading into the playoffs.
Also, looking back at some statistics from the season, and more.
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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers finish off regular season with a bang
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Clayton Kershaw finished off his regular season career with yet another scoreless start. The Dodgers won their final five games to win the National League West.
Plus, Shohei Ohtani broke his own home run record, Freddie Freeman had a strong finish to his season, Landon Knack fulfilled his final-day purpose, and a brief glimpse at the upcoming wild
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers win the National League West, again
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers are division champions, clinching the National League West with a blowout of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
More on Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s excellent season and his sublime September, and getting his most run support of the season on the day the Dodgers clinched the division. Plus, Shohei Ohtani tied his own Dodgers home run record and broke t
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers bullpen blows another game
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers bullpen continued its terrible September, blowing a 4-0 lead in a stunning loss to the Diamondbacks.
The loss marred great games by Shohei Ohtani (six scoreless innings) and Teoscar Hernández (home run, triple, three RBI). More on Dave Roberts comments after the game about pitching scared, plus a look ahead to Wednesday and the rest of
Three-Inning Save: What to expect in Dodgers final week of season
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back at Clayton Kershaw, look ahead to the Dodgers’ final week of the regular season and most likely playoff seeding, and more.
We talk about the pending returns of Roki Sasaki and Brock Stewart to the Dodgers bullpen, and the Dodgers possibly hosting either the Mets, Reds, or Diamondbacks during the wild card round at Dodger Stadium.
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Three-Inning Save: Clayton Kershaw retires, Will Smith has fracture in hand
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement at the end of his 18th season.
Also, Will Smith has a hairline fracture in his right hand, Emmet Sheehan has pitched great but will likely be used out of the bullpen in the postseason, Blake Treinen is in a huge slump out of the bullpen, Michael Kopech’s regular season is over, and more.
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Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani piling up numbers
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of several Shohei Ohtani statistics from his second season as a Dodger, look at some October roster decisions, and of course talk about pretzels.
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Three-Inning Save: Let’s talk Dodgers postseason roster
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we try to figure out the Dodgers postseason roster, and how things can change round by round.
Among the questions are how will Shohei Ohtani be used as a pitcher, which struggling bullpen arms will figure it out, and how healthy are catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, among other things.
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Three-Inning Save: Tyler Glasnow dominates, Dodgers flirt with a no-hitter again
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers took a no-hitter into the ninth inning for the second time in three days. This time they won it behind Tyler Glasnow and a two-out, two-run single by Mookie Betts in the seventh inning that brought home the game-winner.
Plus, Max Muncy returned from the injured list, and the Dodgers are expected to get back Alex Vesia on Tuesday and Tom
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers return home after disastrous road trip
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers return home after a terrible 1-5 road trip against two last-place teams in the Pirates and Orioles.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was one out away from a no-hitter on Saturday in Baltimore, but instead the Dodgers bullpen suffered a second walk-off loss in a row. Also last week, both catchers got injured, two starting pitchers were scratched, plus
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers swept by Pirates
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers got swept by the Pirates in Pittsburgh for the first time since 2015.
Plus, more on the timeline for Will Smith and his right hand contusion, Ben Rortvedt getting called up and into the fire right away, and Kendall George stealing his 100th (and 10st) base of the season for Great Lakes.
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Three-Inning Save: Will Smith leaves with hand injury, Shohei Ohtani scratched from pitching start
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers dropped a second straight game to the Pirates, failing to score a run Wednesday night.
But more importantly, catcher Will Smith was hit on his right hand by a foul ball and left the game with a right hand contusion. Shohei Ohtani had two hits, including a double, but didn’t make his scheduled pitching start, pushed back to this weekend
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers walk the plank vs. Pirates, Shohei Ohtani hits 100th home run
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Shohei Ohtani hit his 100th home run for the Dodgers, faster than any player in franchise history. But the strong offensive night was undone by seven walks from a porous pitching staff in a loss to the Pirates.
Plus, Tommy Edman started his rehab assignment, updates on Roki Sasaki, Kendall George, and more.
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Three-Inning Save: Thoughts on the Dodgers pitching staff
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, some discussion of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tanner Scott, and everything in between on the Dodgers pitching staff.
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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers start September in first place, barely
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers continued their inconsistent play with little to no offense in two losses to the Diamondbacks before getting rescued by a Will Smith walk-off home run on Sunday.
Also, Teoscar Hernández got a “two-day reset,” Emmet Sheehan is getting skipped this time through the rotation, plus updates on Hyeseong Kim, Michael Kopech, Max Muncy, Tommy E
Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani gets first win, Dodgers pitchers strike out team-record 19
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers finished off a sweep of the Reds behind Shohei Ohtani striking out nine and lasting five innings for the first time in his first pitching win for the Dodgers.
In all, Dodgers pitchers set a team record for a nine-inning game with 19 strikeouts, plus the team finally solved Nick Lodolo with a four-run fourth inning. Also, Freddie Freeman
Three-Inning Save: Gavin Lux gets his ring at Dodger Stadium
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about Gavin Lux returning to Los Angeles, now with the Reds, and the recent history of Dodgers draft picks.
Plus, banter on Freddie Freeman and the batting order, performances by rookie relievers Jack Dreyer and Ben Casparius, and of course chips and dips.
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Three-Inning Save: Clayton Kershaw finishes off 5-0 August, Alex Vesia placed on injured list
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers beat the Reds behind a strong performance by Clayton Kershaw, and have suddenly won three straight games.
Alex Vesia on Tuesday was placed on the injured list with a right oblique strain, the same area that kept him out of last year's NLCS. Plus injury updates on Alex Call, Michael Kopech, and the 2026 schedule is out.
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Three-Inning Save: Several Dodgers returning from the injured list
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of the various Dodgers returning from the injured list.
Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, and Kiké Hernández have been activated in the last four days. Hyeseong Kim and Michael Kopech are expected to follow soon. Max Muncy could be back as early as next week, then Tommy Edman at some point in September.
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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers salvage a game in San Diego, return home in first-place tie
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers salvaged a victory Sunday over the Padres to escape from San Diego in a first-place tie atop the National League West.
Two solo home runs by rookie Alex Freeland provided the only scoring for the Dodgers in losses on Friday and Saturday, and it was more of the same on Sunday for most of the game. But Freddie Freeman homered twice, Dalto
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers salvage a split at Coors Field
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers salvaged their final game of the season at Coors Field to secure a series split, and still have not lost a series to a National League West opponent in 10 tries in 2025.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages homered on Thursday, the latter snapping a bizarre streak for Pages hitting his previous 16 home runs at Dodger Stadium. Clayton Kershaw
Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani hit by line drive in Dodgers loss to Rockies
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers lost to the Rockies for the second time in three days at Coors Field. But more importantly, Shohei Ohtani was hit on the right thigh by a line drive back to the mound.
Ohtani, who allowed five runs on nine hits in the loss, was already getting a planned day off Thursday in Colorado, and told reporters in Denver he plans to be in the lin
Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani piling up numbers, Teoscar Hernández struggling defensively
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers split the first two games against the Rockies at Coors Field.
In this episode, we talk about Teoscar Hernández's defensive woes in right field and Dave Roberts' comments on Monday. Plus, Mookie Betts likely not moving off shortstop, Alex Call's big night Tuesday, and Shohei Ohtani piling up numbers at an impressive rate, such that he'll
Three-Inning Save: The many Dodgers rehabbing in the minors
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about the large number of injured Dodgers rehabbing this week in the minors, plus talk about extra-base hits and saves.
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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Three-Inning Save: Dodgers sweep Padres, reclaim top spot in National League West
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers very up and down (down and up???) week, in which they were swept by the middling Angels to fall out of first place, then swept the Padres to get back on top in the division.
Also, Will Smith kept throwing out Padres runners, Max Muncy injured his oblique, and Buddy Kennedy is the 2,000th player in Dodgers history.
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Dodgers Rewind: Terry Whitfield
Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at Terry Whitfield, an outfielder who played for the Dodgers for three seasons.
Whitfield hit a memorable pinch-hit home run on August 15, 1985 off Bruce Sutter to beat the Braves at Dodger Stadium. Whitfield played 10 major league seasons and three more in Japan, and also invented a soft-toss batting practice machine c
Three-Inning Save: Tony Gonsolin out for year after elbow surgery, Brock Stewart to injured list with shoulder inflammation
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin is out for the season after elbow surgery, and reliever Brock Stewart was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, and will have testing done Wednesday in Los Angeles. Stewart is the 19th different Dodgers pitcher to be placed on the injured list in 2025.
Plus the Dodgers lost a wild game in
Three-Inning Save: Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, Kenley Jansen, and milestones
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, look back on the milestone matchup between Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer last week, and facing old friend Kenley Jansen and the Angels this week in Anaheim.
Plus injury rehab updates on Kiké Hernández, Hyeseong Kim, Kirby Yates, Michael Kopech, and more.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and J
Three-Inning Save: Yoshinobu Yamamoto has rare bad start, Dodgers lose to Angels
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers dropped the series opener to the Angels in Anaheim, losing for a second straight day. The Dodgers lead the Padres by only one game, the closest the National League West has been since June 14.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed six runs, his most allowed in 41 major league starts, and the Dodgers trailed 7-0 before Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy h
Three-Inning Save: Dodgers starting pitching rounding into form
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the first full week of Dodgers baseball in August, including excellent starting pitching with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow making big contributions.
Plus, Shohei Ohtani gets to 40 home runs and then some. Mookie Betts talks about his lost season and has a strong few games, Max Muncy returned to the lineup with a bang, Justin Dean made h
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