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Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez react from Cincinnati after Blake Snell exited his start after just one inning with left groin tightness, plunging the rotation into complete panic. The guys break down the cascading effects on Tyler Glasnow and Roki Sasaki, debate Tanner Scott's polarizing analytics vs. gut-feeling closer optics, and expose the fact that MLB clubhouses use California sparkling wine instead of authentic French Champagne. Finally, the show devolves into a wild rant about Manny Ramirez nearly giving Dylan hypothermia in 2008 and a heated dispute over a 2009 Padres bee swarm trivia question. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Champagne Shower Flight Dilemma 01:15 - Blake Snell Left Groin Strain Emergency 11:32 - Rotation Cascades & Roki Sasaki's Role 25:00 - Dylan's Near-Death Manny Ramirez Story & Decoy Wine 33:25 - Tanner Scott Analytics vs. Closing Optics 46:48 - Voicemails: Blunt Columns & Edgardo Enriquez Update 53:38 - The 2009 Bee Swarm Trivia Scandal & Scoreboard

Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a quiet 4-1 postseason-clinching victory over the Cincinnati Reds after Tarik Skubal’s 7 shutout innings. The guys break down Freddie Freeman's alarming right knee patellar tendonitis slump, Edwin Díaz's disastrous 5-run rehab outing putting his playoff spot in jeopardy, and Josué De Paula's electric 400-foot upper deck home run. Finally, the show devolves into a hilarious debate over Dylan's inability to change a flat tire, minor league ear-biting trivia, and whether the Dodgers should bench Shohei Ohtani for De Paula at DH in October. Chapters 00:00 - Intro & Cincinnati Clinch Party  01:23 - The 14-Year Dynasty & Franchise History  15:03 - Bullpen Crisis: Edwin Díaz & Edgardo Enriquez Injuries  26:03 - Freddie Freeman Knee Injury & Ohtani Swing Progression  35:51 - Josué De Paula Revolution & Kyle Tucker Resurgence  44:03 - YouTube Comments & Dylan’s Flat Tire Embarrassment  50:34 - Caller Voicemails: Press Room Protocol & Ohtani Tourism  58:48 - Scoreboard Update, Ear-Biting Trivia & Predictions

Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez break down the emergency placement of Shohei Ohtani on the injured list, debating whether the front office's deferential treatment ruined his physical state for the postseason. The guys analyze the surprise call-up of top prospect Josue De Paula straight from Double-A Tulsa, compare Ohtani's physical breakdown to Mike Trout's career arc, and welcome Marlins reporter & LeBatard Show producer Jeremy Taché to discuss the massive $431M vs. $84M payroll gap between LA and Miami. Finally, the show devolves into a feud over Isao Harimoto's passing, Don Quixote analogies, and Dylan's conspiracy theory that a disgruntled fan slashed his car tires outside Dodger Stadium. Chapters 00:00 - AAA Nightmare at 2 AM 01:53 - Shohei Ohtani Placed on Injured List 10:58 - Did the Dodgers Mismanage Ohtani's Health? 27:31 - Is Ohtani Entering His "Mike Trout Era"? 40:54 - Josue De Paula Promoted Straight From Double-A 46:44 - Marlins' Jeremy Taché on Payroll Disparities & Rintaro Sasaki 01:23:53 - Voicemails: Playoff Seeding & Ohtani's Learning Curve 01:33:20 - YouTube Comments & Don Quixote Debates 01:38:57 - Scoreboard Update, Darwin Barney Trivia & Predictions

California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds as Shohei Ohtani returns to the lineup following a four-game absence. The guys debate whether Ohtani can effectively play through physical discomfort now that his pitching season is officially over, dive into Teoscar Hernandez's red-hot streak carrying the offense, and confront Dylan’s infamous 2022 column roasting Freddie Freeman. Finally, the show descends into an unhinged argument over prediction scoreboard points and Australian Olympic breakdancing. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro: Ohtani Returns, Pitching Shut Down 01:01 - Can Ohtani Hit at Less Than 100%? 17:32 - Teoscar Hernandez & Mookie Betts Power the Streak 28:35 - Don Quixote Columns & Raygun Breakdancing 37:36 - Fan Mailbag: Dodgers Medical Secrecy 42:18 - Kyle Tucker's Broken Swing & The Freddie Feud 53:53 - Japanese Pitching Prospects & Scoreboard Robbery 01:04:08 - Predictions & "Is Dylan a Bad Person?" Poll

California Post's Dodgers beat writers Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez recap a thrilling 3-2 walk-off victory over the Cardinals to avoid a sweep, courtesy of a clutch two-run double from Teoscar Hernández. The guys dive deep into Shohei Ohtani’s physical decline — from lingering biceps and neck tightness to compromised knee mechanics —and debate whether the front office mismanaged his workload heading into October. Plus, the guys break down the September call-up snub of prospect James Tibbs, react to Stan Kroenke’s acquisition of the Los Angeles Angels, and battle through another contentious round of Dodgers trivia. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Ballpark Setup & Ohtani Panic Button 01:08 Walk-Off Win vs. Cardinals & Teoscar's Redemption 03:40 Ohtani's Health Crisis: Knee, Biceps & Front Office Gaslighting 15:44 Who Is at Fault? Ohtani's Pain Tolerance vs. Team Management 31:07 September Call-Ups: Alex Freeland over James Tibbs 38:50 Arte Moreno Sells Angels to Stan Kroenke 43:06 Fan Mailbag: Hitting Coaches & Playoff Roster Perks 49:03 Prediction Scoreboard & St. Louis Trivia