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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosts Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch recap a monumental week for the Dodgers, in which they finalized a 10-year contract for Shohei Ohtani then traded for pitcher Tyler Glasnow.
Everything last week pretty much revolved around Ohtani, the global superstar, in some way or another. First, his heavily-deferred contract broke some brains in how to properly interpret this deal, and how it can be worth $700 million or $461 million depending on your point of view.
Ohtani was also heavily involved in the recruitment of star free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, his teammate on Japan in the World Baseball Classic. Ohtani even recorded a video to help woo Glasnow to reach a five-year, $136.5-million contract extension that finalized the Dodgers’ trade with the Rays.
In addition to Glasnow, the Dodgers got outfielder Manuel Margot from Tampa Bay, in exchange for pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers got swept by the Pirates in Pittsburgh for the first time since 2015.
Plus, more on the timeline for Will Smith and his right hand contusion, Ben Rortvedt getting called up and into the fire right away, and Kendall George stealing his 100th (and 10st) base of the season for Great Lakes.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers dropped a second straight game to the Pirates, failing to score a run Wednesday night.
But more importantly, catcher Will Smith was hit on his right hand by a foul ball and left the game with a right hand contusion. Shohei Ohtani had two hits, including a double, but didn’t make his scheduled pitching start, pushed back to this weekend in Baltimore because he was feeling under the weather.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Shohei Ohtani hit his 100th home run for the Dodgers, faster than any player in franchise history. But the strong offensive night was undone by seven walks from a porous pitching staff in a loss to the Pirates.
Plus, Tommy Edman started his rehab assignment, updates on Roki Sasaki, Kendall George, and more.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, some discussion of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tanner Scott, and everything in between on the Dodgers pitching staff.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers continued their inconsistent play with little to no offense in two losses to the Diamondbacks before getting rescued by a Will Smith walk-off home run on Sunday.
Also, Teoscar Hernández got a “two-day reset,” Emmet Sheehan is getting skipped this time through the rotation, plus updates on Hyeseong Kim, Michael Kopech, Max Muncy, Tommy Edman, and Alex Vesia.
Plus, the Dodgers connection to the movie ‘Caught Stealing.’
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers finished off a sweep of the Reds behind Shohei Ohtani striking out nine and lasting five innings for the first time in his first pitching win for the Dodgers.
In all, Dodgers pitchers set a team record for a nine-inning game with 19 strikeouts, plus the team finally solved Nick Lodolo with a four-run fourth inning. Also, Freddie Freeman suffered a neck stinger and sat out Wednesday, and injury updates on Alex Call and the soon-to-be returning Hyeseong Kim, Michael Kopech, and Max Muncy.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about Gavin Lux returning to Los Angeles, now with the Reds, and the recent history of Dodgers draft picks.
Plus, banter on Freddie Freeman and the batting order, performances by rookie relievers Jack Dreyer and Ben Casparius, and of course chips and dips.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers beat the Reds behind a strong performance by Clayton Kershaw, and have suddenly won three straight games.
Alex Vesia on Tuesday was placed on the injured list with a right oblique strain, the same area that kept him out of last year's NLCS. Plus injury updates on Alex Call, Michael Kopech, and the 2026 schedule is out.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of the various Dodgers returning from the injured list.
Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, and Kiké Hernández have been activated in the last four days. Hyeseong Kim and Michael Kopech are expected to follow soon. Max Muncy could be back as early as next week, then Tommy Edman at some point in September.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers salvaged a victory Sunday over the Padres to escape from San Diego in a first-place tie atop the National League West.
Two solo home runs by rookie Alex Freeland provided the only scoring for the Dodgers in losses on Friday and Saturday, and it was more of the same on Sunday for most of the game. But Freddie Freeman homered twice, Dalton Rushing hit a go-ahead three-run home run, and Shohei Ohtani homered as well.
Plus more on the returns of Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates from the injured list, and pending returns of Kiké Hernández, Michael Kopech, and Hyeseong Kim, and the roster maneuvering expected over the next few days.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers salvaged their final game of the season at Coors Field to secure a series split, and still have not lost a series to a National League West opponent in 10 tries in 2025.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages homered on Thursday, the latter snapping a bizarre streak for Pages hitting his previous 16 home runs at Dodger Stadium. Clayton Kershaw improved to 7-2 after a loss this season, including wins in such games in all four August starts, with a 1.90 ERA so far this month.
The Dodgers are 24-9 against the NL West, and will put that to the test against the Padres this weekend at Petco Park in San Diego. The Dodgers have won all three series against the Padres this season and take a one-game divisional lead into the weekend. Blake Snell starts the opener Friday night for the Dodgers, facing Yu Darvish for San Diego.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers lost to the Rockies for the second time in three days at Coors Field. But more importantly, Shohei Ohtani was hit on the right thigh by a line drive back to the mound.
Ohtani, who allowed five runs on nine hits in the loss, was already getting a planned day off Thursday in Colorado, and told reporters in Denver he plans to be in the lineup against the Padres on Friday in San Diego.
Plus, more on the Dodgers baffling play of late, and updates on rehabbing Dodgers Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, Kiké Hernández, and Roki Sasaki with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers split the first two games against the Rockies at Coors Field.
In this episode, we talk about Teoscar Hernández's defensive woes in right field and Dave Roberts' comments on Monday. Plus, Mookie Betts likely not moving off shortstop, Alex Call's big night Tuesday, and Shohei Ohtani piling up numbers at an impressive rate, such that he'll get a rare day off on Thursday.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about the large number of injured Dodgers rehabbing this week in the minors, plus talk about extra-base hits and saves.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers very up and down (down and up???) week, in which they were swept by the middling Angels to fall out of first place, then swept the Padres to get back on top in the division.
Also, Will Smith kept throwing out Padres runners, Max Muncy injured his oblique, and Buddy Kennedy is the 2,000th player in Dodgers history.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at Terry Whitfield, an outfielder who played for the Dodgers for three seasons.
Whitfield hit a memorable pinch-hit home run on August 15, 1985 off Bruce Sutter to beat the Braves at Dodger Stadium. Whitfield played 10 major league seasons and three more in Japan, and also invented a soft-toss batting practice machine called the “Terry Toss.”
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin is out for the season after elbow surgery, and reliever Brock Stewart was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, and will have testing done Wednesday in Los Angeles. Stewart is the 19th different Dodgers pitcher to be placed on the injured list in 2025.
Plus the Dodgers lost a wild game in extra innings to the Angels, dropping to 0-5 against the Halos this season. The loss dropped the Dodgers into a first-place tie with the Padres in the National League West.
Plus, Shohei Ohtani homered and continues to pile up runs scored, Michael Conforto continues to struggle, and a former Dodgers minor leaguer (Justin Hagenman) got a FOUR-inning save (close enough!) for the Mets on Tuesday night.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, look back on the milestone matchup between Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer last week, and facing old friend Kenley Jansen and the Angels this week in Anaheim.
Plus injury rehab updates on Kiké Hernández, Hyeseong Kim, Kirby Yates, Michael Kopech, and more.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers dropped the series opener to the Angels in Anaheim, losing for a second straight day. The Dodgers lead the Padres by only one game, the closest the National League West has been since June 14.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed six runs, his most allowed in 41 major league starts, and the Dodgers trailed 7-0 before Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy homered in the eighth inning to pull within three runs. Old friend Kenley Jansen picked up his 487th career save, but for the Angels.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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