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Dodgers Debate

Bill Plaschke, Mirjam Swanson, Maddie Lee

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.

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00:14:32

NLDS Game 1: Dodgers steal home field advantage

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/10/05

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.

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00:17:00

NLDS Preview: Can the Dodgers’ pitchers show up...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/10/04

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.

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00:09:53

The Dodgers advance to the NLDS, defeating the Reds |...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/10/02

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?

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00:11:40

Ohtani, Hernández, dominate. Dodgers bullpen, not so...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/10/01

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.

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00:26:35

Should Shohei Ohtani be pitching wild-card game 1? |...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/09/30

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.

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00:31:25

Dodgers are NL West Champs! Never doubted (so much...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/09/26

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.

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00:30:40

Is Clayton Kershaw the greatest Dodger ever? |...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/09/19

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.

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00:39:08

Dodgers playoff closer Clayton Kershaw? | Dodgers Debate

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/09/18

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.

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00:33:17

Dodgers are looking good, but is it a mirage? |...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/09/11

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.

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00:32:30

Does anyone want to win the NL West? | Dodgers Debate

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/09/05

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.

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00:37:00

Who are the Dodgers playoff pitchers? | Dodgers Debate

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/08/29

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.

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00:37:14

Dodgers back in first (and, no, not moving Mookie...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/08/21

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.

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00:40:13

Well, This season isn't going as planned | Dodgers...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/08/15

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.

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00:29:59

Do you believe in Mookie? Or this Dodgers team? |...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/08/07

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.

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00:34:20

Dodgers betting their current players start...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/08/01

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.

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00:21:12

How aggressive do the Dodgers need to be at the trade...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/07/25

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.

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00:33:02

Dodgers second half, here we come! | Dodgers Debate

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/07/18

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.

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00:27:58

The Dodgers need a break, and a lot of help | Dodgers...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/07/10

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.

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00:28:03

Kershaw gets 3000, Muncy’s injury could be huge

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/07/03

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.

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00:25:57

Is Ohtani going to be ready to pitch this postseason?...

Dodgers Debate ·

2025/06/27

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?

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