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Dodgers Debate

Dodgers Debate

By: Bill Plaschke Mirjam Swanson Maddie Lee
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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.2025 Los Angeles Times Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Dodgers Debate: Ohtani and Rushing, trouble in paradise

    Dodgers Debate: Ohtani and Rushing, trouble in paradise
    Jun 26 2026

    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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    19 mins
  • Dodgers Debate: BLISTER WATCH. Should Shohei Ohtani Be shut down?

    Dodgers Debate: BLISTER WATCH. Should Shohei Ohtani Be shut down?
    Jun 19 2026

    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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    18 mins
  • Dodgers Debate: The pitching blues of the summer

    Dodgers Debate: The pitching blues of the summer
    Jun 11 2026

    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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    19 mins
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