Dodgers Debate

Shohei Ohtani’s finger is being ripped open due to a blister. He has a knee issue. IS HE FALLING APART? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at the best player in baseball’s issues and wonder if it’s that time of the season where Ohtani could sit for a bit and heal up before the postseason.

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is coming back to earth, blowing numerous games lately. And is Shohei Ohtani going to watch a new catcher after some ABS issues? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look into the team’s recent pitching woes and wax philosophical about the 2020 World Series ahead of the team’s series against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to be cruising at the moment, comfortably first in their division. Injured players are healing, some are coming back to form and the bullpen has been lights out. However, fans seem to still be stressed for some reason. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about why they think some fans are getting angry and who they’d trade for Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal.

They had pitching injuries, now they have position player injuries. Dod the Dodgers have enough young players to make up for the loss of their veterans? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson break down who is out, who is in and how great it is when Shohei Ohtani curses.

OK, well, the Dodgers are fine. If you overreacted, then you are the opposite of the media. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at their previous week, the big wins and what the next roadtrip looks like.

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t really hitting. Starting pitching isn’t performing lights-out. It’s May, but is it over for the season? Are fans right to be panicking? IS THE SKY FALLING? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson step back to see where the team is, where they were last year around this time and what steps they are taking to prevent fans from revolting.

Injuries happening, injuries healing. The Dodgers starting pitching situation is, like usual, complicated and messy.  Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at the injuries, who is coming back, who isn’t working out and which pitchers might be sent down to the minors when everyone is healthy.

It’s been a big few weeks for the Dodgers. Edwin Diaz went on the IL (and Bill Plaschke is vindicated.) And is Dalton Rushing a bully or MVP or both? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson determine which one.

The Dodgers are the best team in baseball, but the pitching is looking a little shaky. Should Roki Sasaki go to the bullpen? Is Edwin Diaz in trouble? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson break it all down.

The Dodgers are looking pretty good! But, it’s not necessarily against good teams. And Hello Kitty? WATCH BASEBALL. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about bobbleheads, bullpen and age concerns on the team.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are not undefeated. Players aren’t hitting well. The 2026 season is already lost! Not really. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about the team’s slow start, dead bats and trumpet controversy.

The Los Angeles Dodgers start the 2026 MLB season as the favorites to win the World Series. Again. But can they three-peat? Or will pressure, age and injuries finally take them down? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson break down what happened in Spring Training and what the team is facing at the start of the season.

The Dodgers are bcak-to-back champions. They want to in a third in a row, but need to fix a few things. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about what the team needs to do to fix the roster and pitching before the 2026 season starts. 
 

The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in Game 7 to become the first back-to-back World Series champions in 25 years. Miguel Rojas tied the game with a ninth-inning home run, and Will Smith’s 11th-inning home run provided the go-ahead run in a dramatic comeback. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched multiple innings, including the final three outs, despite throwing 96 pitches the night before. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke discuss the historical and emotional weight this win has on the franchise.

The Dodgers’ offense disappears again. It’s a tale as old as time (or, the second half of the 2025 season.) Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about the team being one game away from losing the World Series and if they can pull out two wins in a row.

The Blue Jays topped the Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4, tying the World Series at 2-2 heading into Game 5 on Wednesday. A four-run seventh-inning rally against the Dodgers’ fatigued and faulty bullpen proved to be the difference. The Dodgers’ slumping offense, which has just three runs over the last 21 innings, remains a critical concern. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke on the heat, Dylan’s sleep habits and if the Dodgers can actually win this series.

Another historical World Series Game 3 going 18 innings, another walk-off home run to win it for the Dodgers. This time, from Freddie Freeman. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk through their exhaustion about the win and how Game 4 is going to be affected.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, behind the pitching performance and complete game of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, won World Series Game 3 5-1. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez talk about the amazing pitching performance and how Hernandez called it and everyone should respect him now (so he thinks.)

The Los Angeles Dodgers came into the World Series as the favorites, but were completely dominated in Game 1 by the Toronto Blue Jays, losing 11-4. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez talk about what went wrong.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the World Series to face the Toronto Blue Jays. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke wonder if the Dodgers sweep and if anything can stop America's team. 
 

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers and are now heading to their second-straight World Series. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke discuss the amazing Ohtani performance and if they think this team will win it all.

Tyler Glasnow made it nearly 6 innings, but the much beleaguered Dodgers bullpen showed up in a big way, delivering a win in NLCS Game 3. The Dodgers are now one win from a second World Series in a row. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke break it all down.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws the Dodgers’ first postseason complete game since 2004, giving up three hits in a dominant 5-1 Game 2 victory. The defending champions take a commanding 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series with their first stress-free playoff win.

Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez talk about where the series goes from here (hint: not back to Milwaukee.)

The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 behind an amazing Blake Smell performance and despite a one-in-a-million, 400-foot double-play against them, Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez on what the Dodgers need to do to keep rolling and avoid the bullpen. 
 

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris, columnist Dylan’s Hernandez and old Dodgers beat writer Andy McCullough comes back home to the L.A. Times to guest star on this episode, and call Dylan out for his lies.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the NLCS after beating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about the wild game and where they hope to be traveling to in the next round.

Well, no NLDS sweep for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they lose Game 3 8-2. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke look at what went wrong, from bad pitching to dead bats.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, behind a shutout performance from Blake Snell and a sake from Roki Sasaki, win NLDS Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez talk about how big of a win this was and wonder, is the series over?

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in NLDS Game 1 behind a good, but not great, Shohei Ohtani start and some powerful at bats from Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez discuss how this affects the series, the loudness of Phillies fans and what Game 2 has in store.

The Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS in what might be the best series this MLB postseason. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez look at the Dodgers’ pitching woes and how their plans stack up against a hot Phillies team.

The Dodgers overcame a first-inning error by Teoscar Hernández and an early 2-0 deficit to beat Cincinnati 8-4 and sweep their NL wild-card series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered 6⅔ strong innings while Kiké Hernández and Mookie Betts provided key hits. The Dodgers will face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke wonder ... is this the Dodgers' World Series coming up?

The Los Angeles Dodgers offense dominated the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 in Game 1 of the wild-card series. But, the Dodgers bullpen woes continue, making the game closer than it should have been. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about Blake Snell’s amazing outing, Shohei Ohtani hitting two home runs, Teoscar Hernández hitting two home runs, the bullpen almost blowing it and if the team can wrap up this short series in two games.

Los The 2025 MLB postseason begins with the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the Cincinnati Reds in the wild-card round. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez break down what the Dodgers need to do to move on the face the Philadelphia Phillies in the division series.

The Dodgers are NL West champions and no one ever doubted that would happen! Just kidding, it’s been a rough second half of the season. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about what this win means, why the team doesn’t seem very happy about it and how they can use this frustration to get through October.

The Dodgers pitching legend, Clayton Kershaw, is retiring at the end of the 2025 season. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke explore his legacy and what he might do once his days as a player are over.

The Dodgers are going to make the playoffs, but will be required to play in the Wild Card round. Most likely. Anything can happen! But who will pitch when the starters are done? Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke have some thoughts. Some controversial thoughts. 
 

The Dodgers are back! Well, maybe? They’ve looked good, but against… the Rockies. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke on if the team actually has turned a corner or if dark days lie ahead.

The Los Angeles Dodgers might still the NL West, but it’s more like the San Diego Padres are going to lose it instead of taking it over, easily, as the Dodgers continue to slide. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about what is wrong with the team and if they can actually turn up in the playoffs in less than a month.

Okay, so, the Dodgers are probably making the playoffs. And their pitching is healing up. But, now there might be too many options. Who is starting Game 1 of the playoffs? Who is moved to the bullpen? Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke have a heated debate over two specific pitchers.

The Dodgers are back on top of the NL West! Barely. But the Mookie Betts playing safe is the the season-long debate that won’t end. But the Dodgers are trying. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke give you their opinion, which is correct even though they disagree with each other.