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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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00:12:57

Dodgers Debate NLDS Game 3: Yamamoto Dominates,...

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/10/07

The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 3 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves 3-1, but the story is the pitching domination by Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson discuss that and Kiké Hernández’s October arrival.

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00:08:08

Dodgers Debate NLDS Game 2: Bats go cold

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/10/05

The Atlanta Braves took Game 2 of the NLDS, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2. The series heads to Atlanta tied, with the Braves’ best pitchers looming. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at what went wrong and what the team has to be concerned about.

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00:10:10

Dodgers Debate: Tarik Skubal dominates as bats come...

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/10/04

The Los Angeles Dodgers take defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in NLDS Game 1. Tarik Skubal dominated and the Dodgers hit 3 home runs. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson break down what the team did right to take Game 1.

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00:09:45

Dodgers Debate: Dodgers and Braves

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/10/03

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves in NLDS Game 1 of the MLB playoffs. The heat is on. Literally. Game 1 might be around 100 degrees. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee look at the matchup.

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00:16:29

Dodgers Debate: Who do the Dodgers want in the NLDS?

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/09/29

The Dodgers are in the playoffs. Shocking, breaking news. They did get a first round bye which, snark aside, is sort of shocking. Now, they wait to find out who they play in the NLDS. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee pick which team, the Chicago Cubs or the San Diego Padres, they hope the Dodgers play.

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00:16:25

Introducing: House of Troy

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/09/22

House of Troy is a new podcast from LA Times Studios tracing the rise and fall of USC football, from coach Pete Carroll’s back-to-back national titles in the 2000s, to the Reggie Bush scandal, to the series of missteps that followed. It’ll feature exclusive interviews with coaches, players, and USC officials who saw it all up close — and shine new light on how a college football dynasty came undone.

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00:20:32

Dodgers Debate: Playoff bound! But, World Series bound?

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/09/18

In news that you knew was coming, the Dodgers won the NL West. Now, the team is still fighting for that first round bye they definitely need as many on the team heal up. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at their possible postseason roster.

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00:16:54

Dodgers Debate: Can this team turn it around in a month?

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/09/04

Shohei Ohtani is hurt. The Dodgers’ rotation is injured. The team is in a fairly long slump and a first round bye isn’t remotely guaranteed. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at what the team needs to do right now (hint: shut Ohtani down from everything) to get ready for the postseason.

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00:16:32

Dodgers Debate: There's hope! The Dodgers have big...

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/08/27

It’s hot. It’s not great for the Dodgers. They’ve looked a bit lost since the All-Star break. But, rejoice! Will Smith is coming! Shohei Ohtani, as a pitcher, is returning! Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about Tarik Skubal's Detroit return and how the Dodgers are adjusting to getting players back and ready for the postseason.

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00:20:01

Dodgers Debate: Never a dull moment with the Dodgers ...

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/08/20

Well, the Dodgers just can’t have some peace and calm, can they? Now, an owner is getting in on the fun with some controversy. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at the situation and how it could affect the team and also question if Shohei Ohtani is still the MVP frontrunner.

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00:15:29

Dodgers Debate: The Dodgers will stop at nothing to win

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/08/04

Tarik Skubal. He IS a Dodger. The team made the biggest splash at the trade deadline and upset a lot of MLB fans who don't like that the Dodgers will spend money to win. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at the new pitcher and the team's new life.

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00:19:51

Dodgers Debate: Trade deadline madness

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/07/30

Tarik Skubal. Is he a Dodger? Do they need him? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson really think so, and Plaschke has an exclusive “picture” of him in a Dodgers jersey!

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00:19:50

Dodgers Debate: The White House and the trade deadline

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/07/24

The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the White House. It was hot. It was sort of odd? But mostly hot. But now that it’s over, we can get back to baseball. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about the visit but then hit the trade deadline talk hard, with vastly different opinions on what the Dodgers should, or shouldn’t, do.

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00:18:52

Dodgers Debate: What the Dodgers need right now

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/07/17

The second half of the baseball season is upon us and the Dodgers ended the first half looking… sort of sloppy. Shohei Ohtani might not be on the mound for a while. Will Smith might not be back yet and no one is sure when. And now, starting pitching is an issue. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson break down what the team needs to do in the second half to make sure they not only get to October, but get to the end of that month as well.

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00:13:50

Dodgers Debate: Midseason awards

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/07/03

Shocking news: the Los Angeles Dodgers are really good. And they haven't really even been clicking at the same time yet. Mookie Betts is looking like Mookie Betts, but injuries are still an issue. However, we're at the halfway point of the season almost and they look unstoppable. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about who is the MVP so far, who is improving and Roki Sasaki: the team's biggest issue at the moment.

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00:18:30

Dodgers Debate: Ohtani and Rushing, trouble in paradise

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/06/26

Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing aren’t really working. Will Smith, the starting catcher, is still on the injured list and not coming back soon. What do the Dodgers do? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at how Rushing can improve, why he needs to and what happens if he can’t work with Ohtani.

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00:17:46

Dodgers Debate: BLISTER WATCH. Should Shohei Ohtani...

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/06/19

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

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00:19:26

Dodgers Debate: The pitching blues of the summer

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/06/11

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

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00:15:51

Dodgers Debate: The team is calm,fans should be, too

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/06/05

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

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00:18:27

Dodgers Debate: Age might actually be an issue

Dodgers Debate ·

2026/05/29

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

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