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Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers Podcast)

Benches Cleared Podcast

Covering the best rivalry in sports San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers. Interviews, Updates, commentary on both teams and interactive trash talk cohosted by Jesse Gutierrez and Dave Contreras

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01:15:35

EP 167 - Justin Verlander to Giants, Hye-Seong Kim to...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2025/01/11

Called out sick last week, and both teams made some solid moves. Dodgers sign infield utility Hye-Seong Kim and trade Gavin Lux for some prospects. Does this mean the Dodgers are done or do they make a move for a reliever or another outfielder? Giants sign future hall of famer and certified AARP member Justin Verlander to a one year 15 million dollar deal. What can you expect out of him at age 42? Is the unicorn able to fight off Father Time another year? And it is reported the Giants want to add

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00:58:17

Episode 166 - Dodgers Resign Teoscar Hernandez! Do...

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2024/12/28

We are back from Christmas break! The Dodgers get their guy back and resign the World Series hero Teoscar Hernandez! But who is gonna track down ball on the outfield?? Is Corbin Burnes too expensive for the Giants? If so do they pivot to Pete Alonso and sign a Jack Flaherty or Kyle Gibson and trust the young arms who have never thrown over 125 innnings. Are the Dodgers done? Will the Padres do anything??? This and so much more on this weeks episode!!

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01:11:26

EP 165 - Burnes to the Giants? Dodgers look to Tanner...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/12/14

After the winter meetings we look back at all the major moves and the ones around the corner! Fried and Devin Williams to the Yankees, Crochett to the Red Sox, Kyle Tucker to the Cubs! What are the cubs doing? What are the Astros doing? Are the Giants gonna pay Corbin Burnes? Are the Dodgers gonna sign Teoscar??? This and so much more on this weeks episode!

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00:57:33

Episode 164 - Giants Get Willy Adames! Juan Soto Goes...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/12/10

Giants get their big SS Willy Adames for 7 years 182 million, posey beats out his own franchise record in Giants contract history. Making the Giants right side of the infield one of the best in baseball. But is it enough to compete in the NL West? Juan Soto shocks the baseball world signing with the Mets for 15 years and 765 million dollars! Where do the Yankees go from here? And what else does Steve Cohn do?? The Dodgers not to be outdone sign a solid bat to their line up in Micheal Conforto for a

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01:00:15

EP 163 - Burnes or Adames to The Giants? The Golden...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/12/05

Giants offseason goal of a SS is coming to a head this winter meetings, do they trade for a Correa or a Bo Bichette? Or do they pay Willy Adames? And what starter to they add?? Dodgers extend Tommy edman and of course defer money, and are heating up Teoscar talks that should materialize in the couple days. As well as bringing back Farhan to a front office role. Big bobby M brings a new rule to discuss and it’s worse than you think, this and so much more on this weeks episode!

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00:57:03

EP 162 - DODGERS SIGN BLAKE SNELL!! & ruin baseball?...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/11/28

We said we were gonna take a thanksgiving break but the Dodgers break the baseball internet signing Blake Snell for a 5 year 182 million dollar deal using their favorite method of deferred payment. Becoming the most hated team in baseball and possibly ruining baseball? Giants make a solid move and add Max Stassi to their catching core and we have no idea if they will spend. 2 time World Series champ and the best shortstop in Giants history Brandon Crawford retires, this and so much more on this

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00:57:48

EP 161 - Devin Williams a Dodger? Correa Comes Home?...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/11/22

Shohei Ohtani wins MVP unanimously! The Dodgers can’t stop making fun of the Yankees for their shitty defense, and giving the Padres their props which might be more offensive. Bergman wants 350 million which.. who doesn’t I guess. We go over our teams top 5 trade targets for the 2025 season and beyond, Dodgers need some relief and starting help. The Giants need a starter but more than that they need a SS and a power bat! We also go over the best baseball movies of all time, and call out field of

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01:04:43

Ep 160 - 2024 Predictions check in, Top Free Agents...

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2024/11/14

We check back to our 10 2024 predictions and how bad we got them wrong and some were okay. Giants are cutting payroll. But it still leaves them to add a lot in 2024, especially if they do drop Yaz and Wade who are rumored to be traded this offseason. The 2024 Champion Dodgers are favored to sign Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki for league minimum if you can stand anymore good news. We go over our top 5 free agent targets for 2025. This and so much more on this weeks episode!

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01:06:32

EP 159 - DODGERS WIN THE WORLD SERIES IN 5 GAMES! &...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/11/02

Dodgers beat the NY Yankees in 5 games! They finally did it, we break down the series and the road the Dodgers took to their 2nd title in 5 years. From Freddie’s MVP to the Yankees defensive breakdowns all the way to the parade! The early first off season moves including the Giants finding a GM Mike Minasian. This and so much more on this weeks episode!

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00:48:06

Ep 158 - The Most Popular World Series of all time?...

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2024/10/24

Dodgers beat the destiny Mets in 6 games. Offense showed up and the bullpen carried the pitching staff further than anyone thought they would need to. Now off to the what should be the most watched World Series of all time! Both teams are rested, and stacked. We cover this and so much more on this weeks episode!!

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01:00:39

Ep 157 - NLCS Preview Dodgers / Mets w/ John Saponaro...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/10/13

Dodgers move on! The beat the Padres in game 5 in a nail biter or boring game 5 depending on who you ask. And we break down the NLCS with the Mets with John Saponaro of the Til Mets Do Us Part Podcast!

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00:52:30

Ep 156 - NLDS Game 5 Preview: Dodger / Padres

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/10/10

The series is all tied up 2-2 going to Dodger Stadium. We’ve had tight games and blowout on both sides. Fans throwing shit on the field, players throwing shit at managers. Who will win game 5 and the bragging rights for at least a year. This and so much more on this weeks episode!

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00:42:29

Ep 155 - NLDS Preview: Dodger / Padres

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/10/05

We break down all facets of the NLDS between the Dodgers and the Padres. Will the Dodgers have enough pitching? Can the Padres offense hang with the Ohtani lead Dodgers? Whose bullpen is gonna lock down the other?? This and so much more on this weeks episode

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01:02:52

Ep 154 - Dodgers are Set to Pitch who? Farhan is out...

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2024/10/02

Dodgers are set to pitch Yamamoto Flahrety, Buehler and maybe Knack? Is that enough to take down the Padres and Phillies? Giants move on from Farhan Zaidi and the lovable Buster Posey takes over as president of baseball ops. Are the Giants using his credibility? Are the gonna ruin his statue status? And how much will he be involved. This and so much more on this weeks episode!!

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00:51:52

Ep 153 - Ohtani Has Best Season Ever? Dodgers Lose NL...

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2024/09/26

Dodgers cant beat the Padres even when they are set up, they have 2 more games to win one to lock down the NL West. The Eliminated Giants are unstoppable beating the orioles, Dbacks and sweep the Royals but is it enough to save Farhan’s job? Tigers are in the postseason and who’s the best team in the playoffs?? Studs, duds and so much more in this weeks episode!

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01:00:57

Ep 152- Shohei goes 50/50? Giants Are Eliminated?...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/09/20

Giants are a hot mess, the reporters can’t decide who signed Chapman. The fans can’t decide who deserves home run balls and the team can’t score runs!!! The Dodgers go .500 this week and have the possibility of the NL West crown ending up in San Diego. Shoes Ohtani makes his own club 50/50 for the season making history but is it enough for NL MVP when he’s only a DH? Who are the best Dodgers and Giants of all time?? Studs and duds, and so much more on this weeks episode!

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00:58:34

Ep 151 - Giants, the Mid-est Team to Ever Mid?...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/09/13

With the Giants season over, what went wrong? What should they do the rest of the season? What should they do next yearDodgers prepare for the playoffs, should they be platooning? Are these games even significant?and who would they want to see this postseason? Players are getting mad at pitchers for HBPs, what should the league do? Studs and duds and so much more this episode!

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00:42:06

Ep 150 - Dodger bobblehead Maddness, Giants try to...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/08/30

Giants season is still over as they lose both series, try to garage sell Estrada, Taylor Rogers and Matzek and struggle to find their identity. Who’s in the wrong for this Shohei Bobblehead craziness? We discuss who’s season is more special, Shohei or Judge, studs and duds and so much more on this weeks episode!!

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01:12:52

Ep 149 - Giants are Dead? Dodgers Fans Overreact?...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/08/23

The Giants suck, even though they did have an over .500 week they still end their easy schedule only 1 game above .500 and still 4 out of the last WC spot. Is this season wasted? For the Giants yes, but are the Dodger fans complaining over nothing? If they don’t win the WS is that a reason for a wasted season? Did Randy get upset over nothing? Studs and duds and so much more on this weeks episode!!

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00:50:30

Ep 148 - Double hook DH? Mookie is Back? Giants are...

Benches Cleared Podcast (SF Giants & Dodgers... ·

2024/08/16

We discuss MLBs try at getting starters deeper into games, 6 inning minimums or double hook DH? Dodgers get Mookie back but the Dbacks and Padres are 2 games back from the NL West! Giants beat the tigers but get bitch slapped by the Braves. Camilo Doval and Luciano are in AAA, Grant McCray must be the savior? Studs and duds and so much more on this weeks episode!!!

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