The Dodgers Bleed Los Podcast

Good news for Shohei Ohtani, a major setback for Dalton Rushing and a potentially fast-moving market for Tarik Skubal. What do the Dodgers’ latest updates mean for their offseason? Drea, Cody and Anthony react to the end-of-season press conference, including Ohtani avoiding surgery, the need to incorporate younger players and Mark Walter’s sentiments after the NLCS sweep. They also discuss Rushing’s expected nine-month recovery, Skubal potentially signing before December 1 and how CBA uncertainty could shape roster decisions and spring training. Plus: The Brewers’ “Timeless Ticket” controversy, World Series ticket prices and ratings, and whether Dave Roberts will finish in the top three for Manager of the Year. Follow Bleed Los Podcast for Dodgers offseason discussion and visit DodgersBeat.com for more coverage.

A rotation built for October. A lineup full of stars. A four-game NLCS exit. How much do the Dodgers need to change? Drea, Cody and Anthony examine the sweep by Milwaukee, the offense’s struggles and whether Los Angeles needs to prioritize youth and athleticism heading into 2027. Then comes the roster debate: Who should return among Kiké Hernández, Alex Vesia, Evan Phillips and Tarik Skubal? And how should the Dodgers approach Shohei Ohtani’s future as a two-way player? Plus: Hyeseong Kim reflects on a disappointing season, emotional messages from Kiké and Vesia, offseason timing and whether we’ll keep watching the World Series without LA. Follow Bleed Los Podcast for Dodgers offseason discussions and visit DodgersBeat.com for more coverage.

A three-run homer from Shohei Ohtani. A 4-0 Dodgers lead. And still, the end of the season. Bleed Los Podcast reacts to the Dodgers’ NLCS Game 4 elimination against Milwaukee and the questions this finish leaves behind. We break down Ohtani’s return to leadoff, Tyler Glasnow’s fifth-inning exit, Kyle Tucker, the bullpen and an offense hurt by double plays and missed opportunities. How did the Brewers keep answering? Why couldn’t the Dodgers’ celebrated rotation stop them? And should Los Angeles rethink its offensive approach after watching Milwaukee execute throughout the series? Plus: William Contreras’ impact, what Andrew Friedman needs to address and the Dodgers’ most pressing offseason needs. Follow Bleed Los Podcast for offseason reactions and discussion. More coverage at DodgersBeat.com.

The Dodgers kept Shohei Ohtani in the lineup. Was it the right call—and what can change their fortunes against Milwaukee? Cody and Drea react to NLCS Game 3, from Blake Snell’s first-pitch homer allowed to the Dodgers’ missed opportunities in the third and sixth. They debate the lineup order, Max Muncy pinch-hitting for Andy Pages and the balance between trusting Ohtani and doing what gives the team its best chance to win. Plus: Pat Murphy’s confidence, the Brewers’ execution and whether Tyler Glasnow can give Los Angeles the start it needs in Game 4. They also discuss the reported Game 1 audience, Dodgers Gold Glove finalists, the Tarik Skubal contract report and happy news for Will and Cara Smith. Follow Bleed Los Podcast and visit DodgersBeat.com for more Dodgers postseason coverage.

Yamamoto couldn’t get through the third, Shohei Ohtani moved to cleanup, and the bullpen faced another test. Which Dodgers decisions deserve the most scrutiny after NLCS Game 2? Drea, Cody and Anthony break down Milwaukee’s approach against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani’s at-bats and the Dodgers’ effort to manufacture runs with Tommy Edman back in the lineup. Plus: Could Roki Sasaki have gone another inning? We discuss the move to Kris Bubic, William Contreras’ game-tying homer, Brock Stewart’s bases-loaded jam and Will Smith’s decision not to request an ABS challenge. With the series heading to Dodger Stadium, we look ahead to Blake Snell in Game 3 and the adjustments Los Angeles needs most. Follow Bleed Los Podcast for postseason reactions and find more coverage at DodgersBeat.com.