Dodgers Nation Podcast Network
Formerly known as the Dodgers Nation Blue Heaven Podcast, we have grown to become the Dodgers Nation Podcast Network: Join Doug McKain and special guests from around MLB, 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!
Dodgers Lose in Extras to Giants, Muncy Injury Update, Tanner Scott "Worst Year of My Life"

The Dodgers LOSE 5-1 via a walk-off grand slam off of Tanner Scott and Doug McKain reacts to LA's bats going cold once again, talks about Max Muncy's and Will Smith's injury update, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's incredible start and more!
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MASSIVE Roki Sasaki Development, Will Smith Injury Update, WDGAF Dodgers BACK, Postseason Seeding

On this Thursday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain reacts to the team flying Roki Sasaki back to Los Angeles to determine his role moving forward, Will Smith's hand injury that kept him out of Wednesday's game, LA winning 4 straight games and more!
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Dodgers Make KEY Roster Move! Roki Sasaki Found Something, Dodgers NEW Lineup, & More!
Dodgers Make KEY Roster Move! Roki Sasaki Found Something, Dodgers NEW Lineup, & More!
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Dodgers Have a SECRET Weapon, Mookie is BACK, Teoscar Hernandez Turning it Around & More!

The Dodger BEAT the Rockies 7-2 at home and Doug McKain is joined by Tim Rogers to break down Emmet Sheehan's great start, Teoscar Hernández's 2-homer game, Mookie Betts continuing to thrive and more!
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Dodgers BIG Injury Update, LA's Postseason Rotation, What Will LA Do With Tanner Scott, & More!
Dodgers Interested in Signing Kyle Tucker, BIG Dodgers Injury Update, Postseason Bullpen Trust Tree
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Dodgers Interested in Signing Kyle Tucker, BIG Dodgers Injury Update, Postseason Bullpen Trust Tree

On this Monday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain reacts to a wild week of baseball that saw LA lose 5 games, new rumors that the Dodgers want to sign Kyle Tucker, injury updates involving Alex Vesia and Max Muncy and more!
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MUST-SEE: Shohei Ohtani Hits Two Home Runs, Sends MESSAGE, Clayton Kershaw 8 Strikeouts!
Shohei Ohtani drops two bombs in Baltimore, sending a message to the MLB. Mookie Betts goes yard. Kershaw was on point with a 5.2 IP and a season-high 8 strikeouts. Road trip ends 1-5, but momentum’s shifting as we head home vs. Colorado!
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DODGERS SUFFER NIGHTMARE WORST LOSS OF THE SEASON, YAMAMOTO LOSES NO-HITTER IN 9TH!

On this Dodgers Nation Postgame Show, Doug McKain reacts to LA blowing Yoshinobu Yamamoto's near no-hitter performance and losing 4-3 to the Orioles once again in walk-off fashion. McKain breaks down the bullpen struggles, lack of offense, listens to postgame pressers and more!
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Dodgers Lose, Dalton Rushing Injury Update! Who LA Will Call Up, Ohtani Comments on Start!
The Dodgers drop another tough one in Baltimore, and things get even worse with Dalton Rushing leaving the game after a lower right leg injury. With Will Smith already out, the catching depth is in crisis mode.
On the pitching side, Shohei Ohtani was pressed into a surprise start, filling in for Tyler Glasnow. Ohtani battled through illness and shared his thoughts on how it felt to be back on the mound.
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BREAKING: Shohei Ohtani Starting, Glasnow Scratched, Dodgers Player Hints at Players Only Meeting!
Shohei Ohtani is officially starting, while Tyler Glasnow has been scratched from his scheduled outing. Plus, a Dodgers player drops a cryptic hint about a possible players-only meeting. Doug McKain break downs the clubhouse vibe, and the series ahead.
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RUMORS: Dodgers 2025 Free Agency Look-Ahead, Will Smith Injury Update, Kyle Hurt, New Approach!

On this Thursday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain looks ahead to the 2025 offseason and breaks down WHICH free agents LA could target, an update on Kyle Hurt and if he could return, a new plan for the Dodgers as they look to avoid getting swept by the Pirates and more!
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Will Smith Injury Update! Dodgers Suffer Embarrassing Series Loss to Last Place Pirates!

On this Dodgers Nation Postgame Show, host Doug McKain reacts to the Dodgers losing 3-0 to the Pirates and dropping another series to a below .500 team! McKain also reacts to Will Smith's injury update, listens to postgame pressers and reacts to fan comments!
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Shohei Ohtani Suprisingly NOT Starting, Roki Sasaki Update, Reviewing 2024-'25 Free Agency Signings

On this Wednesday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain talks about Emmet Sheehan replacing Shohei Ohtani as LA's starting pitcher, Roki Sasaki's progression in his rehab assignments, an honest assessment on the Dodgers 2024 free agency and more!
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It's Time For the Dodgers to FINALLY Make This Change, Dodgers Lose to Pirates

The Dodgers LOSE to the Pirates 9-7 and on this edition of the Dodgers Nation Postgame Show, host Doug McKain reacts to Clayton Kershaw's start, Shohei Ohtani hitting a 120 MPH home run, Michael Conforto struggling once again. McKain also listens to postgame pressers from the team and Dave Roberts!
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Dodgers Get GOOD News, Why LA Signed Heaney, 5 Biggest Concerns For LA, Playoff Picture!

On this Tuesday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain shares his 10 big takeaways from the past week of Dodgers baseball including what Tanner Scott's role could look like in the postseason, the Dodgers pitching rotation starting to seam together nicely, Dave Roberts' frustration with inconsistent play and more! McKain also further breaks down why LA signed Andrew Heaney, talks to fans in the live chat, compares Shohei Ohtani's MVP case and so much more!
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BREAKDOWN: Dodgers Avoid Meltdown Loss With Epic Walk-Off Win! Yoshinobu Yamamoto DOMINATES!

Recap the entire Dodgers BIG win over the Diamondbacks to avoid getting swept at home! Host Doug McKain breaks down Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 10 strikeouts, Tanner Scott giving up a 3-run home run, Will Smith hitting a walk-off home run and more!
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BREAKING: Dodgers Sign Pitcher, Teoscar Hernandez Benched, BIG Injury Updates, Justin Dean Interview

On this Monday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain reacts to LA bringing back a previous pitcher in Andrew Heaney, Teoscar Hernández getting benched in Sunday's win, some big injury updates, Hyeseong Kim and Michael Kopech re-joining the team and so much more. McKain also plays an exclusive interview with Justin Dean.
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Dodgers Get Walk-Off Win! Tanner Scott Blows Lead, Walker Buehler to Phillies, Yamamoto Shoves!
The Dodgers walk it off in epic style thanks to Will Smith’s pinch-hit home run! We break down how Tanner Scott let the lead slip before Smith saved the day with his clutch blast. Plus, we dive into the surprising Walker Buehler-to-the-Phillies move and celebrate another dominant outing from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. All that and more on this episode of the Dodgers Nation Podcast—your go-to home for Dodgers news, rumors, and fan-driven analysis!
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Dodgers Lose, Truth About Why Blake Snell's Velo Was Down, Should the Dodgers Sign Walker Buehler?
The Dodgers drop another tough one, and we’ve got to talk about it. Why was Blake Snell’s velocity down in this game, and should Dodgers fans be concerned? We’ll break down the real reason behind the dip, plus whether the front office should consider bringing back Walker Buehler. Is this the move that could change the season?
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BREAKING: Walker Buehler Cut By Red Sox, Dodgers September Call Ups Revealed, A Change Dodgers NEED

On this Friday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, host Doug McKain reacts to the breaking news that Walker Buehler has been cut by the Red Sox and talks if a return to LA would make sense. McKain also breaks down the Dodgers September call-ups could look like, the best of Dodgers social media and so much more!
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Shohei Proved Something BIG! Shohei Ohtani Gets First Win as Dodgers Pitcher, Are Dodgers Back?

On this Dodgers Nation Postgame Show, host Doug McKain breaks down LA's BIG 5-1 win over the Reds that lands them the sweep! McKain talks about Shohei Ohtani striking out 9 batters, LA logging 19 strikeouts as a team, Michael Conforto hitting a home run, the division lead and more!
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Roki Sasaki Update, Big Dodgers Injury Update, Elly Da La Cruz to LA?, Postseason Rotation & More!

On this Wednesday edition of "Dodgers Dougout Live," DMac breaks down his prediction for the Dodgers' postseason rotation, Roki Sasaki updates, how the Elly Da La Cruz to LA rumors started, Hyeseong Kim's convo with V from BTS, an interview with Alex Freeland, and more!
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Alex Call Injured, Alex Vesia Injury Update, Dodgers Beat Reds to Win Third in a Row!

On this Dodgers Nation Postgame Show, host Doug McKain is joined by NBC's Michael Duarte to break down the Dodgers 6-3 win over the Reds! They talk about Alex Call's back injury, Clayton Kershaw's start, offense on fire and more!
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Dodgers Secret Weapon is BACK! LA Makes Roster Move, Conforto Plan, Postseason Rotation

On this Tuesday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain is joined by Jose Mota to talk about Mookie Betts' continued success, what LA's postseason rotation could look like and how Shohei Ohtani could be used in October, McKain also talks about Kiké Hernández returning to the team, reacts to fan takes and more!
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Dominant Dodgers Are BACK! Sheehan Shoves, V Throws Out First Pitch, Pages Two Homers!

The Dodgers BEAT the Reds 7-0 and on this episode of the Dodgers Nation Postgame Show, Doug McKain reacts to Emmet Sheehan striking out 10 batters, Andy Pages hitting 2 home runs, Michael Conforto producing, V throwing out the first pitch and more!
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EXCLUSIVE: Padres Fan Who Heckled Shohei Ohtani Reveals Shocking Aftermath, 10 Dodgers Takeaways!

On this Monday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, host Doug McKain is joined by the Padres fan that was heckling Shohei Ohtani on Sunday for an exclusive interview! The fan breaks down his exchange with Ohtani after he hit a home run and why he was heckling him! McKain also shares his 10 biggest takeaways from the past week of Dodgers baseball.
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Shohei Ohtani Responds to Padres Heckler in Best Way Possible, Breakdown!

A Padres fan was heckling Shohei Ohtani all game long on Sunday as the Dodgers beat the Padres and after Ohtani hit his 45th home run of the season, he went and gave the fan a high-five! Our host Doug McKain breaks down how it all went down!
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Changes Coming! Dodgers Fall Out of First After Another BRUTAL Loss to Padres
The Dodgers drop another tough one to the Padres, and with it, fall out of first place in the NL West. LA’s offense struggled once again while San Diego took advantage in key moments. Doug McKain breaks down what went wrong, the major concerns for Dave Roberts’ squad, and what changes could be coming next for the Dodgers as they try to bounce back in this crucial stretch of the season.
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Dodgers Hint at Michael Conforto Move, Hyeseong Kim Plays Left Field, Dodgers Lose to Padres & More!

The Dodgers LOSE to the Padres 2-1 and on this edition of the Dodgers Nation Postgame Show, Doug McKain talks about the looming future of Michael Conforto, Hyeseong Kim getting some run in left field in Triple-A, Blake Snell pitching 7 innings of 2-run ball against San Diego and more!
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Dodgers vs. Padres Ultimate Breakdown, Every Game Condensed Highlights, Get Ready For This Weekend!

On this MEGA edition of the Dodgers Nation Breakdown Series, Doug McKain goes game-by-game from the Dodgers SWEEP over the Padres last weekend in preparation for their new series at Petco Park!
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How Dodgers Will Handle Michael Conforto Revealed, Max Muncy Update, Hyeseong Kim, Edman & More!

The Dodgers will have a big decision to make surrounding Michael Conforto as we near the beginning of September! Doug McKain breaks down what Conforto's future with the team could look like as Kiké Hernández, Max Muncy, Hyeseong Kim and more all work their way back.
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HUGE Injury Update, 10 MASSIVE Questions the Dodgers Need to Answer! Dodgers Win!

The Dodgers BEAT the Rockies 9-5 and on this Dodgers Nation postgame show, Doug McKain talks about Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates set to make their returns to the bullpen, breaks down of the biggest questions LA needs to answer if they want to defend their World Series title, listens to postgame reaction from Clayton Kershaw and Dave Roberts and more!
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MUST-LISTEN: Shohei Ohtani Gets By Line Drive! Ohtani Full Start Breakdown!

On this Dodgers Nation Breakdown, Doug McKain walks through all highlights of the Dodgers Wednesday loss vs the Rockies and reacts to Shohei Ohtani getting hit by a line drive, LA's offense struggling and more!
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Shohei Ohtani Injury Update, Ohtani Reacts to Worst Outing, Dodgers CAN'T Keep Doing This...

The Dodgers LOSE 8-3 to the Rockies and are now in danger of dropping this away series to them! On this Wednesday edition of the Dodgers Nation postgame show, Doug McKain breaks down exactly what went wrong, listens to Shohei Ohtani react to his start and injury, breaks down the updated division race and more!
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Dodgers Linked to Next BIG Japanese Star. Shohei Ohtani Out Thursday, Big Injury Update

On this Wednesday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain talks LA being linked to Munetaka Murakami as his move to MLB gets closer, Shohei Ohtani getting the day off on Thursday with Will Smith in his place, big updates on Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates and more!
0:00 Intro
5:29 Dodgers division race stays close
6:08 Dodgers lineup for Game 3 vs Rockies
7:31 Reactions to Alex Call's 4-hit game
12:00 Likely CF options for Dodgers in postseason
17:26 Alex Call reflects on 4-hit game
20:55 Roki Sasaki injury update
21:47...
Dave Roberts Hints at Possible Shakeup, Clears Air on Meeting With Mookie, Dodgers Beat Rockies!

The Dodgers BEAT the Rockies 10-4 to tie their series! On this edition of the Dodgers Nation Postgame Show, Doug McKain reacts to Alex Call getting a 4-hit game and being one triple shy of a cycle, Emmet Sheehan's start, new updates on Mookie Betts and Teoscar Hernández and more!
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Dodgers Have a BIG Issue, Mookie Betts Private Meeting, Teoscar to LF? Alex Bregman Linked to LA!

On this Tuesday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain talks about the private meeting that Mookie Betts had with Dave Roberts and Andrew Friedman after LA's loss to the Rockies, the future of Teoscar Hernández in the OF, Alex Bregman being linked to the Dodgers once again and more!
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Dodgers SUFFER Letdown to Rockies, Teoscar Hernandez Reacts to Defense, Yamamoto Reacts to Outing

The Dodgers LOSE 4-3 to the Rockies after failing to come through the offensively in the back end of the game! On this edition of the Dodgers Nation postgame show, Doug McKain reacts to Teoscar Hernández's critical dropped ball, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 7-inning start, listens to postgame reactions from the team and more!
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This Was So SMART by Dodgers, BIG Injury Updates, Dodgers Send Message to Padres

On this Monday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain talks about the Dodgers sweeping the Padres in an epic 3-game series at Dodger Stadium, LA's rotation proving they can be great when healthy, big injury updates surrounding Tanner Scott/Hyeseong Kim/Kike Hernández and more!
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Dodgers SWEEP Padres! BIG Kiké Hernández Update, Why This Series Meant So Much More!

The Dodgers BEAT the Padres 5-4 and finalize their sweep to take a multi-game lead in the NL West. On this Dodgers Nation Postgame Show, Doug McKain reacts to Tyler Glasnow's start, Mookie Betts' clutch home run, Alex Vesia's save and more!
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