True Blue La

The final episode of the True Blue LA podcast, after 10 years of talking about the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux tore the ACL in his right knee during spring training, and will miss the entire 2023 season. A look at the domino effect and how Lux’s injury affects Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, the outfield, and the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With spring training now upon us, we look at the busy last week for the Dodgers, agreeing to terms with outfielder David Peralta plus pitchers Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring training is less than two weeks away, and the Dodgers roster looks mostly set, barring some late additions. We look at playing time expectations for Miguel Vargas and Miguel Rojas, a salary arbitration review, and a new deal for Tony Gonsolin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An interview with Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers broadcaster Alex Freedman on various Dodgers prospects he's seen in the minors, including Miguel Vargas, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, James Outman, Michael Busch, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Answering your Dodgers questions about Gavin Lux and Miguel Rojas at shortstop, future roster additions coming, non-roster invitees to watch, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look back at the Dodgers career of Lee Lacy, who played all over the infield and outfield for Los Angeles during the 1970s, and had a particularly hot stretch as a pinch-hitter in 1978. During the World Series, Lacy became the first designated hitter in Dodgers history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A summary of the Dodgers players eligible for salary arbitration, with Julio Urías, Walker Buehler, Will Smith and five others reaching agreements on 2023 contracts by Friday's exchange deadline. Tony Gonsolin is the only one of ten Dodgers who did not reach an agreement, and could face an arbitration hearing at some point in early February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look ahead to the 2023 Dodgers, and make our picks for most playing time at five different positions, and the likelihood of some rookies stepping in for bigger roles. Plus, a breakdown of the Dodgers acquiring shortstop and old friend Miguel Rojas from the Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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