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Looking ahead to the Dodgers pitching plans for the postseason, both for the rotation and bullpen, with six weeks or so to work it all out. Plus, thoughts on Max Muncy's contract extension, Justin Turner's pending club option, and plans for Miguel Vargas in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers lost Walker Buehler to another Tommy John surgery, but in the meantime are still playing well. They locked up Max Muncy for 2023 with an option for 2024, and the offense looked great against a pair of Cy Young candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Walker Buehler had his second Tommy John surgery as well as flexor tendon repair, which not only knocks him out for 2022, but 2023 as well. We look at the Dodgers next year without Buehler, as well as the 2023 schedule, which was just released by MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers signed Max Muncy to a $13.5 million contract for 2023, the same salary that was in his club option. The new deal also included a $10 million club option for 2024 plus potential for $4 million more in incentives. Muncy is the third Dodger to sign an extension for 2023-24 during this 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look back at second baseman Jim Lefebvre, the 1965 NL Rookie of the Year for the World Series-winning Dodgers, part of the first all-switch-hitting infield in MLB history, and who played for Los Angeles for eight seasons, and later managed three major league teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin May was electric in his first start back from Tommy John surgery, and now has six weeks to determine what his role will be for the Dodgers during the postseason. He'll have company, with Clayton Kershaw, Blake Treinen, and Brusdar Graterol all due back in the next two weeks, augmenting an already deep team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Walker Buehler is out for the year, Clayton Kershaw is on the injured list, but Dustin May is back in the rotation this week. Trying to piece together the Dodgers postseason pitching staff, including which of the rehabbing relievers will make their way back, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One night after blowing his fourth save in as many chances with a one-run lead, Craig Kimbrel closed out a one-run Dodgers win on Wednesday against the Brewers with a scoreless ninth inning. Also, props to David Vassegh, who injured himself on the slide in Milwaukee but did not miss a beat despite a broken wrist and six cracked ribs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Walker Buehler is out for the 2022 season after elbow surgery. We look at what that means in the short term and long term for both the Dodgers and Buehler. Also, a slumping Cody Bellinger was benched for a few days for a "reset" after a recent slump and a rough season at the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Mlicki was a serviceable starting pitcher, acquired by the Dodgers during the chaotic 1998 season, who pitched a rare shutout at Coors Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers ran their winning streak to 12 games before a loss on Sunday. We take time to appreciate all those wins in such a short amount of time, plus Max Muncy is red hot and Dustin May is almost all the way back from Tommy John surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Dodgers interleague play schedule wrapping up we look back at various top performers for LA against American League teams. Plus questions on the final third of the season, the three-batter minimum, roster minutiae, and obviously, pancakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inspired by James Outman hitting a home run in his first major league at-bat, the eighth Dodger to do so, we look back at the first position player on the team to accomplish the feat, outfielder Ernie Koy for Brooklyn in 1938. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look back at speedster Chad Fonville, who earned his way into the top of the lineup down the stretch for the 1995 Dodgers, and even hit .500 in the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look back at Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder Bernie Neis, who played for Brooklyn for five years, and had a memorable debut, reaching base three times in each of his first two major league games in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Outfielder Bert Hamric had a productive decade-plus in the minors in the 1950s, and played in two games for the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, but didn't actually play in the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remembering two key games in the life of Vin Scully -- the first game he can remember seeing, Game 2 of the 1936 World Series, and then in 1950 his first-ever game broadcasting, the start of a glorious 67-year career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully died at age 94, so we look back at what made him so special and reminisce on how he touched our lives and so many others during his astonishing 67-year career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miguel Vargas had the Dodgers' second stunning major league debut in four days, on the day where the outpouring of love for Vin Scully continued across baseball.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 A recap of a rather bland trade deadline for the Dodgers, who acquired Joey Gallo, cleared some 40-man roster space, and called up top prospect Miguel Vargas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices