Dodgers Debate

The Los Angeles Dodgers. Villains? Maybe. Heroes? Maybe. The most entertaining team in baseball? Most definitely. Los Angeles Times beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández, 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.

Does anyone want to win the NL West? | Dodgers Debate

The Los Angeles Dodgers might still the NL West, but it’s more like the San Diego Padres are going to lose it instead of taking it over, easily, as the Dodgers continue to slide. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about what is wrong with the team and if they can actually turn up in the playoffs in less than a month.

09-05
32:30

Who are the Dodgers playoff pitchers? | Dodgers Debate

Okay, so, the Dodgers are probably making the playoffs. And their pitching is healing up. But, now there might be too many options. Who is starting Game 1 of the playoffs? Who is moved to the bullpen? Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke have a heated debate over two specific pitchers.

08-29
37:00

Dodgers back in first (and, no, not moving Mookie Betts to right field) | Dodgers Debate

The Dodgers are back on top of the NL West! Barely. But the Mookie Betts playing safe is the the season-long debate that won’t end. But the Dodgers are trying. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke give you their opinion, which is correct even though they disagree with each other. 

08-21
37:14

Well, This season isn't going as planned | Dodgers Debate

Dodgers are second in the NL West. They look … pretty bad. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke discuss what’s happening and if there is hope this team can turn it around.  

08-15
40:13

Do you believe in Mookie? Or this Dodgers team? | Dodgers Debate

Mookie Betts is back? Maybe? Tyler Glasnow is back? Maybe? But the Dodgers might lose the division? Maybe? So many questions and Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke are here to answer them.

08-07
29:59

Dodgers betting their current players start performing | Dodgers Debate

So… not a very splashy trade deadline performance by the Dodgers. But, was it by design? Our team breaks it down. Oh, and Plaschke talks about working without a shirt on.

08-01
34:20

How aggressive do the Dodgers need to be at the trade deadline? | Dodgers Debate

The Dodgers are… not where anyone thought they would be. Still first in the NL West, but not with a huge lead. Star players slumping. A bullpen struggling. What do they need to do with the upcoming trade deadline? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández pinpoint what moves need to be made to make sure the team, at the very least, makes it to the postseason.

07-25
21:12

Dodgers second half, here we come! | Dodgers Debate

The Dodgers ended the first half a little down. Do they come out in the second half swinging and hitting and pitching the way everyone thinks they should? Or is this the beginning of the end? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the road ahead.

07-18
33:02

The Dodgers need a break, and a lot of help | Dodgers Debate

The Dodgers’ bats are gone. The pitching is getting sort of better, but it’s not great. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the All-Star break could help the team when nothing is looking exactly positive right now.

07-10
27:58

Kershaw gets 3000, Muncy’s injury could be huge

It was a big night for the Dodgers across the emotional spectrum asClayton Kershaw threw his 3,000th career strikeout and Max Muncy might be lost for the season with a knee injury. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández go over what moves the Dodgers could make to replace Muncy and what Kershaw’s accomplishments mean to the team.

07-03
28:03

Is Ohtani going to be ready to pitch this postseason? | Dodgers Debate

There’s been A LOT of Dodger baseball these past two weeks and Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández do their best to talk about all of it in this episode. Also, which reporter would win in a fight?

06-27
25:57

When Dodger baseball meets L.A. reality | Dodgers Debate

Department of Homeland Security vehicles with masked agents were stationed Thursday morning outside Dodger Stadium, in another sign of the raids sweeping Southern California.It is unclear what operation the federal agents were carrying out or whether anyone in the area was arrested. Images of the government vehicles immediately played out on social media and fueled speculation about their activities. The agents declined to say why they were at the stadium when asked by a Times reporter.Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what it means for the team and the city.

06-19
15:17

Dodgers comments? Only positive vibes! | Dodgers Debate

Hey, y’all. Are you tired of the negative Los Angeles Times crew? Well, get ready for only positivity! For, maybe 2 minutes. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming schedule, debate the pros and cons of punting a game and share “heartwarming” sports stories about their fathers.  

06-13
22:41

Do you believe in these Dodger players still? | Dodgers Debate

The Dodgers might have one of the best records in baseball, but they aren’t looking like one of the best teams. Between injuries and slumps, it’s looking dicey as we get under 100 games to go. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at which players they still believe will help the team, and which need to go.  

06-06
28:43

Is this season going off the rails soon? | Dodgers Debate

The Dodgers have a huge homestand coming up against both New York juggernauts: the Yankees and Mets. Could this be the breaking point for the team? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the week ahead with trepidation.

05-30
28:28

Are the Dodgers... imposters? | Dodgers Debate

Are the Dodgers going to be out of playoff contention within the week? Are they imposters? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the upcoming games and the concerns the team must be having right now.

05-23
24:55

Who is the next Dodger to go? | Dodgers Debate

Austin Barnes is gone. Chris Taylor is next? Max Muncy? Or another injured pitcher? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández look at the roster and how the Dodgers are trying to adapt to a long season and prepare for the postseason.

05-16
34:37

Are the Dodgers in a glass half full situation or glass half empty?

The Dodgers look good. But also bad? Fine? Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández wonder if the team is on the right track or heading to disaster. Which way do you think?

05-08
31:06

Dodgers have injured pitchers? What else is new? | Dodgers Debate

The Los Angeles Dodgers actually have one of the best records in baseball but no one seems to be too thrilled by it. Injuries, question marks and hitters not hitting are issues. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández talk about how the team is performing well, but possibly hurting themselves in October.

05-02
25:05

Will the Dodgers lock in soon? | Dodgers Debate

The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers are good, but not playing like anyone expected them to. Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández discuss what is going on with the hitters, pitchers and why they're sort of... boring?

04-25
16:15

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