https://simplecast.com Dodgers Debate The Los Angeles Dodgers are changing baseball constantly. From star players, to salaries, to breaking records and upsetting opposing fans, the team has the attention of not only the nation, but the world. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson, three writers who intimately cover the team, take you through the ups and downs of the season as they try to win another World Series. Or sign another superstar. They might do both. 2025 Los Angeles Times en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:11 +0000 https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com Dodgers Debate https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e217f411-d8bf-4fc8-b210-5bc107962f24/ac63ada1-38ce-4a06-b533-2986b73df09b/3000x3000/ddnew.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com episodic The Los Angeles Dodgers are changing baseball constantly. From star players, to salaries, to breaking records and upsetting opposing fans, the team has the attention of not only the nation, but the world. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson, three writers who intimately cover the team, take you through the ups and downs of the season as they try to win another World Series. Or sign another superstar. They might do both. Bill Plaschke, Mirjam Swanson, Maddie Lee false https://feeds.simplecast.com/JqOFsB2d baseball, dodgers, los angeles dodgers, mlb, world series Mark Potts mark.potts@latimes.com 37702a19-81e9-40ca-98c4-65133edf9f50 Dodgers Debate: Taking advantage of bad baseball 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.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-debate-taking-advantage-of-bad-baseball-ShdYHEtn 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.

]]> Dodgers Debate: Taking advantage of bad baseball Mark Potts 00:20:13 false full 54 911219da-719b-448e-a1c2-782fd53e97a8 Dodgers Debate: LET'S PANIC! Or let's wait for that? 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.

]]> Fri, 3 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Bill Plaschke) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-debate-lets-panic-or-lets-wait-for-that-lwYWfzPP 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.

]]> Dodgers Debate: LET'S PANIC! Or let's wait for that? Bill Plaschke 00:14:40 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 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. false full 53 5324838b-ab4c-4485-817b-dd75358ce59c Dodgers Debate: The road to a three-peat 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.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:28:20 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-debate-the-road-to-a-three-peat-A_u5YsoA 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.

]]> Dodgers Debate: The road to a three-peat Mark Potts 00:10:15 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 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. baseball, los angeles dodgers, mlb, dodgers false full 52 af6c5a0a-bcae-4d11-b62d-00cfa6fb727a Where do the Dodgers go from here? | Dodgers Debate 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. 
 

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 21:29:29 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/where-do-the-dodgers-go-from-here-dodgers-debate-gL06fOyf 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. 
 

]]> Where do the Dodgers go from here? | Dodgers Debate Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris 00:28:46 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 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. shohei ohtani, dodgers false full 51 111cd03a-e9de-4ae3-929e-c610b139b5aa Dodgers win the World Series, cementing their dynasty | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Sun, 2 Nov 2025 07:45:53 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-win-the-world-series-cementing-their-dynasty-dodgers-debate-8YqF_qMZ 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.

]]> Dodgers win the World Series, cementing their dynasty | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:17:13 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 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. false full 50 7fcf8df0-06c9-4d0a-b298-a687795e1c0d World Series Game 5: Dodgers fall, on brink of losing the World Series | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:58:43 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/world-series-game-5-dodgers-fall-on-brink-of-losing-the-world-series-dodgers-debate-wonRINCX 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.

]]> World Series Game 5: Dodgers fall, on brink of losing the World Series | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:16:47 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 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. false full 49 7796eba6-255f-4b11-a5c1-19c52ed54490 Dodgers struggle in World Series Game 4 loss to Blue Jays | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:28:38 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-struggle-in-world-series-game-4-loss-to-blue-jays-dodgers-debate-VeQPatDV 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.

]]> Dodgers struggle in World Series Game 4 loss to Blue Jays | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:14:10 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. 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. false full 48 ed19f0c4-2575-40f3-9210-324999c66499 World Series Game 3: Freddie Freeman, World Series hero again as Dodgers win Game 3 | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:54:55 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/world-series-game-3-ggxV1Ts_ 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.

]]> World Series Game 3: Freddie Freeman, World Series hero again as Dodgers win Game 3 | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:15:47 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. 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. false full 47 3746d8af-bfaf-4404-8b5a-bf0e5399e14d Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches a masterclass, Dodgers win World Series Game 2 | Dodgers Debate 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.)

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:37:05 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (jack harris, Dylan Hernández) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/yoshinobu-yamamoto-pitches-a-masterclass-dodgers-win-world-series-game-2-dodgers-debate-NFAQBhsL 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.)

]]> Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches a masterclass, Dodgers win World Series Game 2 | Dodgers Debate jack harris, Dylan Hernández 00:10:43 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, 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.) world series, los angeles dodgers, dodgers false full 46 ba2687c1-dd68-4b28-9281-f3f205adabb0 Dodgers get humbled, lose World Series Game 1 | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2025 05:31:42 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-get-humbled-lose-world-series-game-1-dodgers-debate-3x5uNFs5 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.

]]> Dodgers get humbled, lose World Series Game 1 | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:15:19 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 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. false full 45 19f04d73-c5e3-478f-b35c-2de8c84a3622 World Series preview: Are the Dodgers actually the favorites? | Dodgers Debate 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. 
 

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:09:18 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (jack harris, Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/world-series-preview-are-the-dodgers-actually-the-favorites-dodgers-debate-JLgvnufY 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. 
 

]]> World Series preview: Are the Dodgers actually the favorites? | Dodgers Debate jack harris, Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke 00:21:31 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 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. world series, los angeles dodgers, blue jays, dodgers false full 44 6ae4ac80-70cd-46e3-989c-b45b1f727c69 Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented performance lifts Dodgers back into the World Series 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.

]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:35:33 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/shohei-ohtanis-unprecedented-performance-lifts-dodgers-back-into-the-world-series-fZn9OdRM 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.

]]> Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented performance lifts Dodgers back into the World Series Mark Potts 00:12:34 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. 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. false full 43 7ef3a2d9-3212-45f9-9ca5-2f2b5576a561 Dodgers bullpen shows up, brings team one win from the World Series | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:48:42 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-bullpen-shows-up-brings-team-one-win-from-the-world-series-dodgers-debate-eCR_HkJ2 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.

]]> Dodgers bullpen shows up, brings team one win from the World Series | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:15:19 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. 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. false full 42 f8570ca1-0506-4c9d-961e-74f48dba0ae8 Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a complete game to NLCS Game 2 | Dodgers Debate 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.)

 

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:24:17 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/yoshinobu-yamamoto-throws-a-complete-game-to-nlcs-game-2-dodgers-debate-zGJ7USfb 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.)

 

]]> Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a complete game to NLCS Game 2 | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:14:35 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.) 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.) false full 41 b2362511-bd3d-46f6-a314-6f5ccb5fe680 Dodgers win a nail-biter in NLCS Game 1 | Dodgers Debate 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. 
 

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:46:11 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-win-a-nail-biter-in-nlcs-game-1-dodgers-debate-riIMh0D_ 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. 
 

]]> Dodgers win a nail-biter in NLCS Game 1 | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:15:51 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 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. false full 40 6ec54abd-f401-4abe-b71d-e780ee236d4c NLCS preview: The Dodgers meet the brewers | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:21:07 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/nlcs-preview-the-dodgers-meet-the-brewers-dodgers-debate-6klIx8NV 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.

]]> NLCS preview: The Dodgers meet the brewers | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:15:23 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 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. false full 39 811cda21-c8a4-4e91-8c16-c230f4cab73b Dodgers defeat Phillies in a wild, instant-classic walk-off to reach the NLCS | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:11:55 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (jack harris, Bill Plaschke, Dylan Hernández) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-defeat-phillies-in-a-wild-instant-classic-walk-off-to-reach-the-nlcs-dodgers-debate-an7SHA0N 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.

]]> Dodgers defeat Phillies in a wild, instant-classic walk-off to reach the NLCS | Dodgers Debate jack harris, Bill Plaschke, Dylan Hernández 00:20:49 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. 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. baseball, nlcs, los angeles dodgers, mlb, los angeles, dodgers false full 38 ffde6825-778b-42ed-bb48-f909bee38c42 Dodgers are crushed in NLDS Game 3 as bats disappear | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 05:37:01 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-are-crushed-in-nlds-game-3-as-bats-disappear-dodgers-debate-lQRkVEiI 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.

]]> Dodgers are crushed in NLDS Game 3 as bats disappear | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:11:38 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. 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. false full 37 357d3f9e-bc68-4e74-911f-2fcd0b287abc Dodgers take NLDS Game 2 and are on the verge of the NLCS | Dodgers Debate 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?

]]> Tue, 7 Oct 2025 03:08:51 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (jack harris, Dylan Hernández) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-take-nlds-game-2-and-are-on-the-verge-of-the-nlcs-dodgers-debate-Vu1ioE3f 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?

]]> Dodgers take NLDS Game 2 and are on the verge of the NLCS | Dodgers Debate jack harris, Dylan Hernández 00:16:11 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, 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? shohei ohtani, dodgers false full 36 ede2eb11-b998-4618-9fc8-91983d0227ab NLDS Game 1: Dodgers steal home field advantage 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.

]]> Sun, 5 Oct 2025 03:36:46 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (jack harris, Dylan Hernández) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/nlds-game-1-dodgers-steal-home-field-advantage-pPwFTyQo 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.

]]> NLDS Game 1: Dodgers steal home field advantage jack harris, Dylan Hernández 00:14:32 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 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. shohei ohtani, phillies, dodgers, nlds false full 35 f8c725d4-e3b8-4387-bbda-a702de7887c8 NLDS Preview: Can the Dodgers’ pitchers show up against the Phillies’ big hitters? 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.

]]> Sat, 4 Oct 2025 00:32:35 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/nlds-preview-can-the-dodgers-pitchers-show-up-against-the-phillies-big-hitters-qmVZTvQF 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.

]]> NLDS Preview: Can the Dodgers’ pitchers show up against the Phillies’ big hitters? Mark Potts 00:17:00 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 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. false full 34 f3f86cac-f839-4311-bb60-f0c05c5b989c The Dodgers advance to the NLDS, defeating the Reds | Dodgers Debate Thu, 2 Oct 2025 05:59:09 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dodgers-advance-to-the-nlds-defeating-the-reds-dodgers-debate-nUAe_y1o The Dodgers advance to the NLDS, defeating the Reds | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:09:53 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 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? false full 33 2b4657c3-77ee-4557-8bb3-e216ccf577ae Ohtani, Hernández, dominate. Dodgers bullpen, not so much | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2025 05:58:23 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/ohtani-hernandez-dominate-dodgers-bullpen-not-so-much-dodgers-debate-hxlvvvFp 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.

]]> Ohtani, Hernández, dominate. Dodgers bullpen, not so much | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:11:40 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. 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. false full 32 cea87635-e4f8-4a20-bae7-ffd51b522aa1 Should Shohei Ohtani be pitching wild-card game 1? | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:33:12 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/should-shohei-ohtani-be-pitching-wild-card-game-1-dodgers-debate-GKNvzsl5 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.

]]> Should Shohei Ohtani be pitching wild-card game 1? | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:26:35 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. 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. false full 31 69ce906b-d75f-44b2-a008-7e6603a92c53 Dodgers are NL West Champs! Never doubted (so much doubt) | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Dylan Hernández, jack harris, Bill Plaschke) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-are-nl-west-champs-never-doubted-so-much-doubt-dodgers-debate-ojQdjQ1J 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.

]]> Dodgers are NL West Champs! Never doubted (so much doubt) | Dodgers Debate Dylan Hernández, jack harris, Bill Plaschke 00:31:25 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 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. shohei ohtani, los angeles dodgers, playoffs, mlb playoffs, dodgers false full 30 e1ff4ad6-05eb-4caf-a60a-25206733e65f Is Clayton Kershaw the greatest Dodger ever? | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:13:08 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/is-clayton-kershaw-the-greatest-dodger-ever-dodgers-debate-C6TklVJQ 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.

]]> Is Clayton Kershaw the greatest Dodger ever? | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:30:40 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 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. false full 29 13ecc20c-b323-4265-bf3c-9d472d5aab1b Dodgers playoff closer Clayton Kershaw? | Dodgers Debate 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. 
 

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:06:57 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-playoff-closer-clayton-kershaw-dodgers-debate-SniBULBB 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. 
 

]]> Dodgers playoff closer Clayton Kershaw? | Dodgers Debate Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris 00:39:08 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 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. false full 28 43cff97e-8328-4bbf-a0c8-31dd44723d9e Dodgers are looking good, but is it a mirage? | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:23:46 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-are-looking-good-but-is-it-a-mirage-dodgers-debate-2NU7jRFq 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.

]]> Dodgers are looking good, but is it a mirage? | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:33:17 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 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. false full 27 9a4980c8-4060-490f-8e47-55fd16ed17a9 Does anyone want to win the NL West? | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (jack harris, Bill Plaschke, Dylan Hernández) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/does-anyone-want-to-win-the-nl-west-dodgers-debate-DDo_p8_l 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.

]]> Does anyone want to win the NL West? | Dodgers Debate jack harris, Bill Plaschke, Dylan Hernández 00:32:30 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. 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. false full 26 54a39f08-cb68-4eb2-bbcc-6d34963cec46 Who are the Dodgers playoff pitchers? | Dodgers Debate 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.

]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (jack harris, Bill Plaschke, Dylan Hernández) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/who-are-the-dodgers-playoff-pitchers-dodgers-debate-zaOt7w_t 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.

]]> Who are the Dodgers playoff pitchers? | Dodgers Debate jack harris, Bill Plaschke, Dylan Hernández 00:37:00 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. 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. false full 25 23781e3b-faf3-4fa4-88f7-78165c7b9341 Dodgers back in first (and, no, not moving Mookie Betts to right field) | Dodgers Debate 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. 

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-back-in-first-and-no-not-moving-mookie-betts-to-right-field-dodgers-debate-n3ob2Ut3 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. 

]]> Dodgers back in first (and, no, not moving Mookie Betts to right field) | Dodgers Debate Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris 00:37:14 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. 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. shohei ohtani, los angeles dodgers, mookie betts, dodgers false full 24 65e882a0-0f83-4948-b42b-0a2ad996411c Well, This season isn't going as planned | Dodgers Debate Dodgers are second in the NL West. They look … pretty bad. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke discuss what’s happening and if there is hope this team can turn it around. 
 

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/well-this-season-isnt-going-as-planned-dodgers-debate-kMLk1bME Dodgers are second in the NL West. They look … pretty bad. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke discuss what’s happening and if there is hope this team can turn it around. 
 

]]> Well, This season isn't going as planned | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:40:13 Dodgers are second in the NL West. They look … pretty bad. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke discuss what’s happening and if there is hope this team can turn it around. Dodgers are second in the NL West. They look … pretty bad. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke discuss what’s happening and if there is hope this team can turn it around. false full 23 0ef38843-c0eb-447c-93cc-da541bc3ed63 Do you believe in Mookie? Or this Dodgers team? | Dodgers Debate Mookie Betts is back? Maybe? Tyler Glasnow is back? Maybe? But the Dodgers might lose the division? Maybe? So many questions and Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke are here to answer them.

]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2025 19:32:57 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/do-you-believe-in-mookie-or-this-dodgers-team-dodgers-debate-zapIgpmB Mookie Betts is back? Maybe? Tyler Glasnow is back? Maybe? But the Dodgers might lose the division? Maybe? So many questions and Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke are here to answer them.

]]> Do you believe in Mookie? Or this Dodgers team? | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:29:59 Mookie Betts is back? Maybe? Tyler Glasnow is back? Maybe? But the Dodgers might lose the division? Maybe? So many questions and Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke are here to answer them. Mookie Betts is back? Maybe? Tyler Glasnow is back? Maybe? But the Dodgers might lose the division? Maybe? So many questions and Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke are here to answer them. false full 22 80a6ddcd-2471-407b-95fd-851721bf83d8 Dodgers betting their current players start performing | Dodgers Debate Fri, 1 Aug 2025 03:59:02 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-betting-their-current-players-start-performing-dodgers-debate-6xmkHEso Dodgers betting their current players start performing | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:34:20 So… not a very splashy trade deadline performance by the Dodgers. But, was it by design? Our team breaks it down. Oh, and Plaschke talks about working without a shirt on. So… not a very splashy trade deadline performance by the Dodgers. But, was it by design? Our team breaks it down. Oh, and Plaschke talks about working without a shirt on. los angeles dodgers, dodgers false full 21 b639b204-340e-4a69-8c71-2d9ded8cac8f How aggressive do the Dodgers need to be at the trade deadline? | Dodgers Debate The Dodgers are… not where anyone thought they would be. Still first in the NL West, but not with a huge lead. Star players slumping. A bullpen struggling. What do they need to do with the upcoming trade deadline? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández pinpoint what moves need to be made to make sure the team, at the very least, makes it to the postseason.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/how-aggressive-do-the-dodgers-need-to-be-at-the-trade-deadline-dodgers-debate-1u_AlHr_ The Dodgers are… not where anyone thought they would be. Still first in the NL West, but not with a huge lead. Star players slumping. A bullpen struggling. What do they need to do with the upcoming trade deadline? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández pinpoint what moves need to be made to make sure the team, at the very least, makes it to the postseason.

]]> How aggressive do the Dodgers need to be at the trade deadline? | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:21:12 The Dodgers are… not where anyone thought they would be. Still first in the NL West, but not with a huge lead. Star players slumping. A bullpen struggling. What do they need to do with the upcoming trade deadline? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández pinpoint what moves need to be made to make sure the team, at the very least, makes it to the postseason. The Dodgers are… not where anyone thought they would be. Still first in the NL West, but not with a huge lead. Star players slumping. A bullpen struggling. What do they need to do with the upcoming trade deadline? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández pinpoint what moves need to be made to make sure the team, at the very least, makes it to the postseason. false full 20 2f60d9eb-aeb2-494a-a46d-cdcd877fa41e Dodgers second half, here we come! | Dodgers Debate The Dodgers ended the first half a little down. Do they come out in the second half swinging and hitting and pitching the way everyone thinks they should? Or is this the beginning of the end? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the road ahead.

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-second-half-here-we-come-dodgers-debate-puGSX8Xq The Dodgers ended the first half a little down. Do they come out in the second half swinging and hitting and pitching the way everyone thinks they should? Or is this the beginning of the end? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the road ahead.

]]> Dodgers second half, here we come! | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:33:02 The Dodgers ended the first half a little down. Do they come out in the second half swinging and hitting and pitching the way everyone thinks they should? Or is this the beginning of the end? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the road ahead. The Dodgers ended the first half a little down. Do they come out in the second half swinging and hitting and pitching the way everyone thinks they should? Or is this the beginning of the end? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the road ahead. false full 19 59ea1e90-9c77-4d5b-932b-d2eb2d5b8aed The Dodgers need a break, and a lot of help | Dodgers Debate The Dodgers’ bats are gone. The pitching is getting sort of better, but it’s not great. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the All-Star break could help the team when nothing is looking exactly positive right now.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:14:56 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dodgers-need-a-break-and-a-lot-of-help-dodgers-debate-7LHpwTKN The Dodgers’ bats are gone. The pitching is getting sort of better, but it’s not great. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the All-Star break could help the team when nothing is looking exactly positive right now.

]]> The Dodgers need a break, and a lot of help | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:27:58 The Dodgers’ bats are gone. The pitching is getting sort of better, but it’s not great. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the All-Star break could help the team when nothing is looking exactly positive right now. The Dodgers’ bats are gone. The pitching is getting sort of better, but it’s not great. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the All-Star break could help the team when nothing is looking exactly positive right now. false full 18 ee34bc30-9486-4746-b6c0-c0a927c73d63 Kershaw gets 3000, Muncy’s injury could be huge It was a big night for the Dodgers across the emotional spectrum asClayton Kershaw threw his 3,000th career strikeout and Max Muncy might be lost for the season with a knee injury. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández go over what moves the Dodgers could make to replace Muncy and what Kershaw’s accomplishments mean to the team.

]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 19:21:43 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Bill Plaschke, jack harris, Dylan Hernández) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/kershaw-gets-3000-muncys-injury-could-be-huge-0MlrSGT_ It was a big night for the Dodgers across the emotional spectrum asClayton Kershaw threw his 3,000th career strikeout and Max Muncy might be lost for the season with a knee injury. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández go over what moves the Dodgers could make to replace Muncy and what Kershaw’s accomplishments mean to the team.

]]> Kershaw gets 3000, Muncy’s injury could be huge Bill Plaschke, jack harris, Dylan Hernández 00:28:03 It was a big night for the Dodgers across the emotional spectrum asClayton Kershaw threw his 3,000th career strikeout and Max Muncy might be lost for the season with a knee injury. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández go over what moves the Dodgers could make to replace Muncy and what Kershaw’s accomplishments mean to the team. It was a big night for the Dodgers across the emotional spectrum asClayton Kershaw threw his 3,000th career strikeout and Max Muncy might be lost for the season with a knee injury. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández go over what moves the Dodgers could make to replace Muncy and what Kershaw’s accomplishments mean to the team. false full 17 d3496d22-b53c-4584-afb2-58f539576a71 Is Ohtani going to be ready to pitch this postseason? | Dodgers Debate There’s been A LOT of Dodger baseball these past two weeks and Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández do their best to talk about all of it in this episode. Also, which reporter would win in a fight?

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/is-ohtani-going-to-be-ready-to-pitch-this-postseason-dodgers-debate-TWLAZ9j4 There’s been A LOT of Dodger baseball these past two weeks and Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández do their best to talk about all of it in this episode. Also, which reporter would win in a fight?

]]> Is Ohtani going to be ready to pitch this postseason? | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:25:57 There’s been A LOT of Dodger baseball these past two weeks and Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández do their best to talk about all of it in this episode. Also, which reporter would win in a fight? There’s been A LOT of Dodger baseball these past two weeks and Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández do their best to talk about all of it in this episode. Also, which reporter would win in a fight? false full 16 810f7138-a687-41cb-a431-16b1b6d364b7 When Dodger baseball meets L.A. reality | Dodgers Debate Department of Homeland Security vehicles with masked agents were stationed Thursday morning outside Dodger Stadium, in another sign of the raids sweeping Southern California.

It is unclear what operation the federal agents were carrying out or whether anyone in the area was arrested. Images of the government vehicles immediately played out on social media and fueled speculation about their activities. The agents declined to say why they were at the stadium when asked by a Times reporter.

Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what it means for the team and the city.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:34:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/when-dodger-baseball-meets-la-reality-dodgers-debate-Ou1ytHF9 Department of Homeland Security vehicles with masked agents were stationed Thursday morning outside Dodger Stadium, in another sign of the raids sweeping Southern California.

It is unclear what operation the federal agents were carrying out or whether anyone in the area was arrested. Images of the government vehicles immediately played out on social media and fueled speculation about their activities. The agents declined to say why they were at the stadium when asked by a Times reporter.

Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what it means for the team and the city.

]]> When Dodger baseball meets L.A. reality | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:15:17 Department of Homeland Security vehicles with masked agents were stationed Thursday morning outside Dodger Stadium, in another sign of the raids sweeping Southern California. It is unclear what operation the federal agents were carrying out or whether anyone in the area was arrested. Images of the government vehicles immediately played out on social media and fueled speculation about their activities. The agents declined to say why they were at the stadium when asked by a Times reporter. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what it means for the team and the city. Department of Homeland Security vehicles with masked agents were stationed Thursday morning outside Dodger Stadium, in another sign of the raids sweeping Southern California. It is unclear what operation the federal agents were carrying out or whether anyone in the area was arrested. Images of the government vehicles immediately played out on social media and fueled speculation about their activities. The agents declined to say why they were at the stadium when asked by a Times reporter. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what it means for the team and the city. false full 15 96182488-4269-42b8-a20a-cc7fd0cccb82 Dodgers comments? Only positive vibes! | Dodgers Debate Hey, y’all. Are you tired of the negative Los Angeles Times crew? Well, get ready for only positivity! For, maybe 2 minutes. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming schedule, debate the pros and cons of punting a game and share “heartwarming” sports stories about their fathers. 
 

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:28:31 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (jack harris, Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-comments-only-positive-vibes-dodgers-debate-Sg0_1fAA Hey, y’all. Are you tired of the negative Los Angeles Times crew? Well, get ready for only positivity! For, maybe 2 minutes. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming schedule, debate the pros and cons of punting a game and share “heartwarming” sports stories about their fathers. 
 

]]> Dodgers comments? Only positive vibes! | Dodgers Debate jack harris, Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke 00:22:41 Hey, y’all. Are you tired of the negative Los Angeles Times crew? Well, get ready for only positivity! For, maybe 2 minutes. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming schedule, debate the pros and cons of punting a game and share “heartwarming” sports stories about their fathers. Hey, y’all. Are you tired of the negative Los Angeles Times crew? Well, get ready for only positivity! For, maybe 2 minutes. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming schedule, debate the pros and cons of punting a game and share “heartwarming” sports stories about their fathers. false full 14 bf4b3d44-ef20-4bdf-a976-57577221a859 Do you believe in these Dodger players still? | Dodgers Debate The Dodgers might have one of the best records in baseball, but they aren’t looking like one of the best teams. Between injuries and slumps, it’s looking dicey as we get under 100 games to go. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at which players they still believe will help the team, and which need to go. 
 

]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/do-you-believe-in-these-dodger-players-still-dodgers-debate-mgWVQToX The Dodgers might have one of the best records in baseball, but they aren’t looking like one of the best teams. Between injuries and slumps, it’s looking dicey as we get under 100 games to go. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at which players they still believe will help the team, and which need to go. 
 

]]> Do you believe in these Dodger players still? | Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:28:43 The Dodgers might have one of the best records in baseball, but they aren’t looking like one of the best teams. Between injuries and slumps, it’s looking dicey as we get under 100 games to go. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at which players they still believe will help the team, and which need to go. The Dodgers might have one of the best records in baseball, but they aren’t looking like one of the best teams. Between injuries and slumps, it’s looking dicey as we get under 100 games to go. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at which players they still believe will help the team, and which need to go. false full 13 fb951640-e861-4785-bfce-d890eb91d976 Is this season going off the rails soon? | Dodgers Debate The Dodgers have a huge homestand coming up against both New York juggernauts: the Yankees and Mets. Could this be the breaking point for the team? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the week ahead with trepidation.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/is-this-season-going-off-the-rails-soon-dodgers-debate-4Ks51Kbp The Dodgers have a huge homestand coming up against both New York juggernauts: the Yankees and Mets. Could this be the breaking point for the team? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the week ahead with trepidation.

]]> Is this season going off the rails soon? | Dodgers Debate Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris 00:28:28 The Dodgers have a huge homestand coming up against both New York juggernauts: the Yankees and Mets. Could this be the breaking point for the team? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the week ahead with trepidation. The Dodgers have a huge homestand coming up against both New York juggernauts: the Yankees and Mets. Could this be the breaking point for the team? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the week ahead with trepidation. false full 12 66dbb25b-c138-43a2-bacc-acf274f910ad Are the Dodgers... imposters? | Dodgers Debate Are the Dodgers going to be out of playoff contention within the week? Are they imposters? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming games and the concerns the team must be having right now.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/are-the-dodgers-imposters-dodgers-debate-SEsFIsub Are the Dodgers going to be out of playoff contention within the week? Are they imposters? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming games and the concerns the team must be having right now.

]]> Are the Dodgers... imposters? | Dodgers Debate Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris 00:24:55 Are the Dodgers going to be out of playoff contention within the week? Are they imposters? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming games and the concerns the team must be having right now. Are the Dodgers going to be out of playoff contention within the week? Are they imposters? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming games and the concerns the team must be having right now. false full 11 ab04290c-6fc2-4b04-9f17-fed2246493d7 Who is the next Dodger to go? | Dodgers Debate Austin Barnes is gone. Chris Taylor is next? Max Muncy? Or another injured pitcher? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the roster and how the Dodgers are trying to adapt to a long season and prepare for the postseason.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/who-is-the-next-dodger-to-go-dodgers-debate-z3vfrlt_ Austin Barnes is gone. Chris Taylor is next? Max Muncy? Or another injured pitcher? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the roster and how the Dodgers are trying to adapt to a long season and prepare for the postseason.

]]> Who is the next Dodger to go? | Dodgers Debate Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, jack harris 00:34:37 Austin Barnes is gone. Chris Taylor is next? Max Muncy? Or another injured pitcher? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the roster and how the Dodgers are trying to adapt to a long season and prepare for the postseason. Austin Barnes is gone. Chris Taylor is next? Max Muncy? Or another injured pitcher? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the roster and how the Dodgers are trying to adapt to a long season and prepare for the postseason. false full 10 5f9fb147-8921-4cb9-889a-7fa4f3eada55 Are the Dodgers in a glass half full situation or glass half empty? The Dodgers look good. But also bad? Fine? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández wonder if the team is on the right track or heading to disaster. Which way do you think?

]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 22:28:46 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (jack harris, Bill Plaschke, Dylan Hernández) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/are-the-dodgers-in-a-glass-half-full-situation-or-glass-half-empty-iK4ieufb The Dodgers look good. But also bad? Fine? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández wonder if the team is on the right track or heading to disaster. Which way do you think?

]]> Are the Dodgers in a glass half full situation or glass half empty? jack harris, Bill Plaschke, Dylan Hernández 00:31:06 The Dodgers look good. But also bad? Fine? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández wonder if the team is on the right track or heading to disaster. Which way do you think? The Dodgers look good. But also bad? Fine? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández wonder if the team is on the right track or heading to disaster. Which way do you think? false full 9 c24a35de-58c8-4f77-90e9-05ee47cc250b Dodgers have injured pitchers? What else is new? | Dodgers Debate The Los Angeles Dodgers actually have one of the best records in baseball but no one seems to be too thrilled by it. Injuries, question marks and hitters not hitting are issues. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the team is performing well, but possibly hurting themselves in October.

]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Jack Harris, Bill Plaschke, Dylan Hernández) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/dodgers-have-injured-pitchers-what-else-is-new-dodgers-debate-grc5zcon-kCGLjHeQ The Los Angeles Dodgers actually have one of the best records in baseball but no one seems to be too thrilled by it. Injuries, question marks and hitters not hitting are issues. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the team is performing well, but possibly hurting themselves in October.

]]> Dodgers have injured pitchers? What else is new? | Dodgers Debate Jack Harris, Bill Plaschke, Dylan Hernández 00:25:05 The Los Angeles Dodgers actually have one of the best records in baseball but no one seems to be too thrilled by it. Injuries, question marks and hitters not hitting are issues. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the team is performing well, but possibly hurting themselves in October. The Los Angeles Dodgers actually have one of the best records in baseball but no one seems to be too thrilled by it. Injuries, question marks and hitters not hitting are issues. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the team is performing well, but possibly hurting themselves in October. false full 8 d002dd3b-522f-43c4-bcfa-1a167a5d7f30 Will the Dodgers lock in soon? | Dodgers Debate The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers are good, but not playing like anyone expected them to. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what is going on with the hitters, pitchers and why they're sort of... boring?

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Bill Plaschke, dylan hernandez, jack harris, mark potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/will-the-dodgers-lock-in-soon-dodgers-debate-WQFkO84h The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers are good, but not playing like anyone expected them to. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what is going on with the hitters, pitchers and why they're sort of... boring?

]]> Will the Dodgers lock in soon? | Dodgers Debate Bill Plaschke, dylan hernandez, jack harris, mark potts 00:16:15 The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers are good, but not playing like anyone expected them to. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what is going on with the hitters, pitchers and why they're sort of... boring? The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers are good, but not playing like anyone expected them to. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what is going on with the hitters, pitchers and why they're sort of... boring? false full 6 4ac06f89-9175-4f03-81cd-28a9f7e73b7f Pitching help on the way, improved bats, too? | Dodgers Debate The Dodgers had a bit of a slump, but a sweep of the Colorado Rockies might have pulled them out. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnist Dylan Hernández discuss where the team’s pitching woes are, how they might improve soon and also, which Dodgers Debate reporter is most stylish? Cast your votes in the comments!

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Jack Harris, Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, mark potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/pitching-help-on-the-way-improved-bats-too-dodgers-debate-yZVu0Q9n The Dodgers had a bit of a slump, but a sweep of the Colorado Rockies might have pulled them out. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnist Dylan Hernández discuss where the team’s pitching woes are, how they might improve soon and also, which Dodgers Debate reporter is most stylish? Cast your votes in the comments!

]]> Pitching help on the way, improved bats, too? | Dodgers Debate Jack Harris, Dylan Hernández, Bill Plaschke, mark potts 00:33:50 The Dodgers had a bit of a slump, but a sweep of the Colorado Rockies might have pulled them out. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnist Dylan Hernández discuss where the team’s pitching woes are, how they might improve soon and also, which Dodgers Debate reporter is most stylish? Cast your votes in the comments! The Dodgers had a bit of a slump, but a sweep of the Colorado Rockies might have pulled them out. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnist Dylan Hernández discuss where the team’s pitching woes are, how they might improve soon and also, which Dodgers Debate reporter is most stylish? Cast your votes in the comments! false full 5 7038cc24-37e2-44a6-a580-738e16c693a2 Some concern for the Dodgers already? The Dodgers had a not-so-great road trip where they were nearly swept by the Nationals. Oh, and they met President Trump. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnist Dylan Hernández discuss the issues and if there is cause for concern already.

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Jack Harris, Dylan Hernández) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/some-concern-for-the-dodgers-already-nwL7Q2ND The Dodgers had a not-so-great road trip where they were nearly swept by the Nationals. Oh, and they met President Trump. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnist Dylan Hernández discuss the issues and if there is cause for concern already.

]]> Some concern for the Dodgers already? Jack Harris, Dylan Hernández 00:32:26 The Dodgers had a not-so-great road trip where they were nearly swept by the Nationals. Oh, and they met President Trump. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnist Dylan Hernández discuss the issues and if there is cause for concern already. The Dodgers had a not-so-great road trip where they were nearly swept by the Nationals. Oh, and they met President Trump. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnist Dylan Hernández discuss the issues and if there is cause for concern already. false full 4 4bfd7867-010d-4fac-a536-07209d611b9e Are the Dodgers hungrier than last year? The Dodgers have not lost a game in 2025 so far, yet they haven’t played their best baseball. Los Angeles Times beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Bill Plaschke talk about the first week of baseball, what the team needs to do to continue its success, if Roki Sasaki will be all right and if this team truly is hungrier for a World Series title than the 2024 team.

]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Jack Harris, Bill Plaschke) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/are-thedodgers-hungrier-than-last-year-HmU8PkAx The Dodgers have not lost a game in 2025 so far, yet they haven’t played their best baseball. Los Angeles Times beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Bill Plaschke talk about the first week of baseball, what the team needs to do to continue its success, if Roki Sasaki will be all right and if this team truly is hungrier for a World Series title than the 2024 team.

]]> Are the Dodgers hungrier than last year? Jack Harris, Bill Plaschke 00:25:55 The Dodgers have not lost a game in 2025 so far, yet they haven’t played their best baseball. Los Angeles Times beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Bill Plaschke talk about the first week of baseball, what the team needs to do to continue its success, if Roki Sasaki will be all right and if this team truly is hungrier for a World Series title than the 2024 team. The Dodgers have not lost a game in 2025 so far, yet they haven’t played their best baseball. Los Angeles Times beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Bill Plaschke talk about the first week of baseball, what the team needs to do to continue its success, if Roki Sasaki will be all right and if this team truly is hungrier for a World Series title than the 2024 team. false full 3 177c90c4-8315-43c3-b5a6-6646700fef26 Wins, White House and World Series bound again? The Los Angeles Dodgers win their domestic home opener to begin the season 3-0. Los Angeles Times beat reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández sit down to talk about the game, the season, the not-at-all-hot-button issue of visiting the White House and all of them wonder how many wins the Dodgers need for Dylan not to trash the team.

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Jack Harris, Dylan Hernandez, Bill Plaschke) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/wins-white-house-and-world-series-bound-again-xEqzusyw The Los Angeles Dodgers win their domestic home opener to begin the season 3-0. Los Angeles Times beat reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández sit down to talk about the game, the season, the not-at-all-hot-button issue of visiting the White House and all of them wonder how many wins the Dodgers need for Dylan not to trash the team.

]]> Wins, White House and World Series bound again? Jack Harris, Dylan Hernandez, Bill Plaschke 00:19:55 The Los Angeles Dodgers win their domestic home opener to begin the season 3-0. Los Angeles Times beat reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández sit down to talk about the game, the season, the not-at-all-hot-button issue of visiting the White House and all of them wonder how many wins the Dodgers need for Dylan not to trash the team. The Los Angeles Dodgers win their domestic home opener to begin the season 3-0. Los Angeles Times beat reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández sit down to talk about the game, the season, the not-at-all-hot-button issue of visiting the White House and all of them wonder how many wins the Dodgers need for Dylan not to trash the team. baseball, los angeles dodgers, mlb, dodgers, ohtani false full 2 b1cee069-59f7-442c-8202-7fdd2b8c8656 Introducing: Dodgers Debate Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0000 mark.potts@latimes.com (Mark Potts) https://the-dodgers-debate.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-the-dodgers-debate-Or4YFjT7 Introducing: Dodgers Debate Mark Potts 00:00:31 By popular demand, the hit L.A. Times Sports video series is now a podcast! Join hosts Bill Plaschke, Jack Harris and Dylan Hernández for baseball banter, expert analysis — and tons of hot takes. They’ll laugh, bump heads and talk current-season predictions and Dodgers history. By popular demand, the hit L.A. Times Sports video series is now a podcast! Join hosts Bill Plaschke, Jack Harris and Dylan Hernández for baseball banter, expert analysis — and tons of hot takes. They’ll laugh, bump heads and talk current-season predictions and Dodgers history. false full 1