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Dodger Talk with David Vassegh, Ned Colletti, Jerry Hairston Jr and Nomar Garciaparra, bringing you the latest on the Los Angeles Dodgers.

David Vassegh


    • Oct 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 5,048 EPISODES

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    The Dodger Talk podcast is a must-listen for any fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hosted by David Vassegh, the show offers insightful analysis, recaps of games, and fan reactions. Vassegh's informed opinions and inside knowledge make him a great host who provides valuable insight into the team and its players. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the supporting cast, including Tim Cates, who complements Vassegh's personality with his patient and forgiving approach to callers. The show is a great resource for fans who don't get much live game time, providing recaps and discussions about the team. Overall, it's a fantastic podcast that keeps listeners engaged with Dodger baseball.

    One of the best aspects of The Dodger Talk podcast is David Vassegh's deep knowledge of Dodgers baseball and his ability to provide solid insight and analysis. He has earned the trust and respect of the players, allowing him to offer insider information without compromising his relationships. Additionally, his willingness to listen to callers who are direct and to-the-point enhances the quality of the show. The supporting cast, including Colletti's insight and guest appearances from former players like Nomar Garciaparra and Orel Hershiser, add value to each episode.

    However, one negative aspect of the podcast is Vassegh's occasional condescension towards callers. While he may have extensive knowledge about the game, it can come across as belittling when he dismisses or ridicules callers who may not have the same level of expertise. This can deter some listeners from fully enjoying the show.

    In conclusion, The Dodger Talk podcast hosted by David Vassegh is an informative and engaging resource for Dodgers fans. Despite some occasional condescension towards callers, Vassegh's depth of knowledge about Dodgers baseball shines through in his insights and analysis. The supporting cast adds further value to each episode, making it a must-listen for any fan of the Dodgers.



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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 3) 10/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 41:37 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk with Dodgers Insider David Vassegh ahead of Game 3 of the NLCS. Hear from Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow. Steve's Keys To a Game 3 win

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 43:02 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim take your calls and thoughts about the Dodgers being up 2-0 in the NLCS. Hear from manager Dave Roberts. A former MLB slugger and future Hall of Famer is the "Hot" name in managerial openings across MLB.

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 49:30 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates get you ready for Game 3 of the NLCS. Shohei Ohtani does something very rare and it's making news. No Gold Glove for Freddie, really? Ghosts in Milwaukee affecting today's Dodgers

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 3) 10/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 40:46 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim on the greatness of the Dodgers starters the first 2 games of the NLCS. Former Dodgers great Mike Scioscia on the NLCS and the dominaton by the Dodgers so far vs the Brewers.

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 42:15 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim take your calls on the Dodgers up 2-0 in the NLCS. Hear from Orel Hershiser on the pitching complete game from Yamamoto. 

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 48:44 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates react to the dominating pitching performance from Yamamoto in the NLCS. The Dodgers starting pitching is the best in baseball in October

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    Dodger Talk-NLCS Game 2 (10-14-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 49:47 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates takes your calls after the Dodgers defeat the Brewers, 5-1 in Game 2 of the NLCS. Yoshinobu Yamamto addresses the media after becoming the first Dodger to pitch a complete game in the postseason since Jose Lima in 2004. Dave Roberts talks about Yoshi's historic start. 

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    Max Muncy Postgame (10-14-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 2:07 Transcription Available


    Max talks to DV after setting a new franchise record by hitting his 14th Postseason HR. 

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    Teoscar Hernández Postgame (10-14-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 1:41 Transcription Available


    Teoscar talks to DV after hitting a HR to help the Dodgers defeat the Brewers in Game 2 of the NLCS.

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    Max Muncy (10-14-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 4:34 Transcription Available


    DV talks to Max before Game 2 of the NLCS in Milwaukee. 

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    Dodgers on Deck-NLCS Game 2 (10-14-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 40:00 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready before Game 2 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers. Teoscar Hernández talks about his baserunning blunder. Rick Monday recites a poem about David Vassegh. DV chats with Max Muncy. 

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 3) 10/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 37:17 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk with David Vassegh in Milwaukee. Dodgers fans weigh-in about Snellzilla and the Dodgers chances of going up 2-0 in the NLCS. Steves Keys to Game 2 

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 44:24 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim breakdown the Dodgers bullpen almost blowing the lead in the 9th and the job Blake Snell did shutting down the Brewers. Jose Mota checks-in from Milwaukee. Calls from Dodgers fans

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 47:56 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates react to the Dodgers Game 1 win over the Brewers. What a pitching performance from Blake Snell. Steve breaks down and explains the wild 8-6-2 double play in the 4th inning.

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    Dodger Talk (10-13-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 56:42 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls after the Dodgers defeat the Brewers, 2-1 in Game 1 of the NLCS. DV shares his postgame conversation with Blake Snell. Freddie Freeman talks to the media after hitting a massive go-ahead HR in the 6th. Dave Roberts talks about Blake Snell's historic performance. Blake Treinen addresses the media in the clubhouse after picking up his first save of the postseason. 

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    Blake Snell Postgame (10-13-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 1:25 Transcription Available


    SnellZilla talks to DV after becoming the first pitcher to face the minimum through 8 innings of a postseason game since Don Larsen's 1956 perfect game. 

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    Will Smith (10-13-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 4:08 Transcription Available


    DV talks to Will before Game 1 of the NLCS in Milwaukee.

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    Dodgers on Deck (10-13-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 39:56 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready for Game 1 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers. Dave Roberts talks about the change made to the NLCS roster. Charlie Steiner and Rick Monday preview the series. DV catches up with Will Smith. 

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 3) 10/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 40:15 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk with David Vassegh about this NLCS. (DV is returning to the scene of the 2022 slide incident). Your Calls and Steve announces he is throwing out the first pitch before Game 3 

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 44:49 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk to the play-by-play voice of the Brewers, Jeff Levering about this NLCS matchup. Hear from Game 1 starter Blake Snell. 

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 46:05 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates get you ready for Game 1 of the NLCS vs the Brewers Hear from both managers. History lesson of Milwaukee

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    Dodger Talk (10-10-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 44:25


    Off-day Dodger Talk with David Vassegh the day after they advance to the NLCS.

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 3) 10/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 39:55 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim breakdown what happened in Game 4 and the dominating pitching from both sides in the series. Hear from manager Dave Roberts. Sports Net LA Host John Hartung joins the guys

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 47:37 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim take your calls and breakdown the Dodgers exiciting walkoff win over the Phillies. David Vassegh checks-in on his birthday 

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 50:50 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates react to the Dodgers dramatic walkoff win over the Phillies in Game 4 o the NLDS. 

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    Dodger Talk- NLDS Game 4 (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 71:49 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers walk-off the Phillies to advance to the NLCS. Brad Paisley joins the show to talk about Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, and the Dodgers resilience . Dave Roberts addresses the media after the thrilling win. Mookie Betts talks to Kirsten Watson in the clubhouse. Orion Kerkering talks about his throwing error. 

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    Kiké Hernández (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 3:45


    Kiké talks to DV after the Dodgers walk-off the Phillies to advance to the NLCS.

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    Tommy Edman Clubhouse (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 1:26


    Tommy talks to DV after the Dodgers walk-off the Phillies to advance to the NLCS. 

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    Blake Snell Clubhouse (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 1:40


    SnellZilla talks to DV after the Dodgers walk-off the Phillies to advance to the NLCS.

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    Alex Vesia and Emmet Sheehan Clubhouse (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 0:49


    The bullpen dogs join DV after the Dodgers walk-off the Phillies to advance to the NLCS.

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    Max Muncy Clubhouse (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 1:29


    Max talks to DV after the Dodgers walk-off the Phillies to advance to the NLCS.

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    Teoscar Hernández Clubhouse (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 1:35 Transcription Available


    Teoscar talks to DV after the Dodgers walk-off the Phillies to advance to the NLCS.

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    Freddie Freeman Clubhouse (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 1:40 Transcription Available


    Freddie talks to DV after the Dodgers defeat the Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS to advance to the NLCS.

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    Roki Sasaki Postgame (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 1:30 Transcription Available


    Roki talks to DV after pitching 3 massive shutout innings to help the Dodgers defeat the Phillies to advance to the NLCS.

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    Tyler Glasnow Postgame (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 1:02 Transcription Available


    Tyler talks to DV after pitching 6 brilliant shutout innings in Game 4 of the NLDS. The Dodgers walk-off the Phillies 2-1 to advance to the NLCS.

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    Jeff Francoeur (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 5:09


    DV catches up with the former big league outfielder and current broadcaster before Game 4 of the NLDS.

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    Dodgers on Deck-NLDS Game 4 (10-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 39:59 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready for Game 4 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Phillies. Dave Roberts talks about replacing Tanner Scott with Justin Wrobleski on the postseason roster. Charlie and Rick discuss today's pitching matchup between Tyler Glasnow and Cristopher Sánchez. DV catches up with former big league outfielder and broadcaster, Jeff Francoeur. 

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 3) 10/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 39:17 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk with Dodgers Insider David Vassegh. Former World Series Champion Mickey Hatcher joins the guys. Steve Keys to a Game 4 win

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 45:11 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates talk about Clayton Kershaw's 8th inning in Game 3 and fans react to the loss and feelings going into Game 4

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 46:41 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates react to the Dodgers losing Game 3 of the NLDS

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    Dodger Talk- NLDS Game 3 (10-8-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 64:38 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers fall to the Phillies, 8-2 in Game 3 of the NLDS. Mookie Betts and Clayton Kershaw address the media. 

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    Alex Call (10-8-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 4:01 Transcription Available


    DV catches up with Alex before Game 3 of the NLDS.

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    Dodgers on Deck-NLDS Game 3 (10-8-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 40:11 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready for Game 3 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Phillies. Charlie Steiner and Rick Monday talk about the wheel play that helped win Game 2. DV catches up with Alex Call. 

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 3) 10/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 43:19 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk with Dodgers Insider David Vassegh and the idea that Shohei Ohtani could close out Game 3? SNLA Insider Nomar Garciaparra on the series. Steve's Keys 

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 45:53 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates talks NLDS. Hear from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Will Roki Sasaki be the guy to close games moving forward? Tim gets fired up about what the atmosphere should be like for Game 3 at Dodger Stadium

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    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 45:09 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates get you ready for Game 3 of the NLDS. Hear from Bryce Harper. Phillies are tyring everything they can to stop the momentum the Dodgers have through two games. Hear some of David Vassegh's interview with Clayton Kershaw

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    Dodger Talk (10-7-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 42:30 Transcription Available


    Off-day Dodger Talk with David Vassegh who talks to Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw.

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    Clayton Kershaw (10-7-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 9:17 Transcription Available


    Dodger pitching great Clayton Kershaw calls into off-day Dodger Talk with David Vassegh.

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    Sax And Cates In The AM (Hour 3) 10/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 40:55 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and TIm Cates break down the great pitching performance from Blake Snell and the crucial 9th inning the Dodgers had on defense to save the Game 2 win in the NLDS

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    Sax And Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 45:38 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates react to the Dodgers 2-0 series lead in the NLDS 

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    Sax And Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 49:50 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates are LIVE and LOCAL recapping Game 2 of the NLDS. Alana Rizzo stops by to talk Dodgers. 

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