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A look back at left-handed pitcher Ed Vande Berg, a Redlands native who pitched for the Dodgers in 1986. His one season in Los Angeles came in a pivotal time in Major League Baseball labor relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers made the correct decision in parting ways with Trevor Bauer, whose 194-game suspension is the longest in the history of MLB’s joint domestic violence and sexual assault policy. But the team also too way too long to make what was an obvious call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While this podcast isn't about the Mets or the Dodgers, it is about one of the true international treasures out there: "Weird Al" Yankovic. Hear Brian and Eric wax philosophical on "One More Minute," marvel at "The Saga Begins," and lament the continued timeliness of "Trigger Happy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back at a pair of Dodgers on this episode. First up is Doyle Alexander, a pitcher who started his career with the Dodgers, and we finish with outfielder Jack McCarthy, who ended his major league career with Brooklyn six decades earlier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers over the weekend signed J.D. Martinez to be their designated hitter, and saw franchise stalwart Justin Turner leave for a similar role with the Red Sox. We look at the choice of Martinez over Turner, with was surprising in how vcal the Dodgers were in wanting to bring Turner back to Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look at a very robust free agent market this offseason, one the Dodgers have largely shied away from to date. We look at Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts joining NL West rivals, plus take stock of Dodgers starting pitchers and who might they still add. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clayton Kershaw is back with the Dodgers, and will continue to pursue one-year deals for the duration of his career, deciding with his family whether he wants to remain in Los Angeles or stay home to pitch for the Rangers. Also, former Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner signed with the Phillies, and LA target Justin Verlander is a Met. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of the MLB winter meetings, we take stock of a Dodgers roster that will soon have Clayton Kershaw and Shelby Miller, but no Cody Bellinger. It’s a roster light on depth, with several needs heading into the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Fred McGriff up for Hall of Fame consideration, let’s look back at his one season with the Dodgers, in the very odd 2003 campaign in which Los Angeles were kings on the mound yet anemic at the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arnold “Jigger” Statz was considered one of the best defensive center fielders of his day, and played two years for the Brooklyn Dodgers. But that only accounted for a small portion of his amazing 24-year career, the bulk of which came with the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers did not tender a contract to Cody Bellinger, the former MVP and Rookie of the Year who had two down seasons in 2021-22. Bellinger is now a free agent, as are Edwin Ríos and Luke Williams. Plus, reaction of Cy Young and MVP award voting results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Clayton Kershaw coming back and Tyler Anderson moving down Interstate 5 to Anaheim, we take a look at the Dodgers starting rotation. Plus some other roster updates from the first two weeks of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recap of Dodgers moves on Tuesday, including Trea Turner and new Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson declining the qualifying offer, plus Diego Cartaya leading a group of prospects added to the 40-man roster. Dave Roberts finished second in NL Manager of the Year voting, and Eric Stephen explains his voting process for the award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clayton Kershaw is reportedly coming back to the Dodgers on a one-year deal, capping off a busy transactional day for the team. Justin Turner's 2023 option was declined, making him a free agent, though he might still return to Los Angeles. Also, Trea Turner and Tyler Anderson were extended qualifying offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías will finish in the top three of National League Cy Young Award voting, and Dave Roberts will finish in the top three for Manager of the Year. Freddie Freeman, though, was not among the top three for NL MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A closer look at the Dodgers roster to start the offseason, where they are at in terms of 2023 and how it relates to the competitive balance tax, plus what they need to complete the roster, namely starting pitching and a shortstop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Picking the 2023 teams for 10 Dodgers free agents, headlined by Clayton Kershaw and Trea Turner. Plus, Justin Turner won the Roberto Clemente Award and Mookie Betts won another Gold Glove Award, his sixth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With several days of hindsight, we look back at the Dodgers NLDS loss to the Padres, ending a 111-win season after the first round of the playoffs. Plus we get a head start on the coming offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers season is over after a shocking loss to the Padres in four games in the NLDS. A look at how it happened, and how there are several reasons and not one convenient scapegoat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking stock of the first two games of the NLDS, with the Dodgers winning Game 1 but losing Game 2 to the Padres. A look at highlights from the first two games, plus a goose, and a look ahead at Games 3 and 4 in San Diego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices