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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 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 5,080 EPISODES

    4.2 from 333 ratings Listeners of Dodger Talk that love the show mention: dv, nomar, big mac, dodgers, dodger fan, love the info, kennedy, analysts, callers, 2021, baseball, david, blue, aka, players, dave, coaches, negative, much love, monday.


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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) 10/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 42:09 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk with former Dodgers and Blue Jays slugger Shawn Green about this World Series matchup.  New Angels manager Kurt Suzuki joins the guys. Final Word from SCAM on this Thursday

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 48:04 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk with former Raiders QB and die hard Dodgers fans Derek Carr. He loves the culture and leadership on the Dodgers. US vs Canada Donut talk. Your calls on the Dodgers and Donuts.

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 44:34 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates talk with Joe Davis aout the upcoming World Series matchup and calling it for FOX Sports. Time to give Dave Roberts his flowers for what he's done the last 10 years with the Dodgers. There is a way to watch a World Series game in person without buying a ticket

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 3) 10/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 40:27 Transcription Available


    A busy hour of SCAM! Blue Jays Analyst Buck Martinez joins the guys. Future Hall of Fame manager/player Dusty Baker stops by to talk Dodgers and the World Series. Dodgers broadcast Jose Mota. 

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 43:06 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk about some of the storylines in this World Series. Hear from Freddie Freeman about his Canadian roots. Remember when Shohei was almost a Blue Jay? Dodgers Insider David Vassegh before the team gets ready to fly to Toronto.

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 49:18 Transcription Available


    Stece Sax and Tim Cates talk about the sustained success of the Dodgers and the culture of the clubhouse. Hear from manager Dave Roberts. A certain MLB Analyst playing into the narrative about the Dodgers runining baseball. Dodgers fans call in to the show.

    Dodger Talk (10-21-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 44:51 Transcription Available


    Off-day Dodger Talk with David Vassegh as the Dodgers get ready to travel to Toronto for game 1 of the 2025 World Series.

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 3) 10/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 40:21 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk about the economic narrative that some in baseball are pushing and how fans dont care about it. Former Dodgers great Jerry Reuss joins the guys.

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 44:12 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim get into the Dodgers starting rotation and how it has lined up perfectly for them in October. A certain Dodgers reliever wants to be included on the World Series roster, but his regular season numbers weren't great and can they trust him now. Dodgers cans weigh-in on Tanner Scott.

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 49:02


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates recap the Blue Jays win over the Mariners in the ALCS. Mookie Betts has been consistent this October and the Dodgers need him to continue his hot hitting in the World Series. Andrew Friedman tired of the narrative of Dodgers just buy championships

    Sax and Cates In the AM (Hour 3) 10/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 40:01 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim on Ohtani's performance in game 4 of the NCLS and will we ever see anything like that again? Dodgers David Vassegh joins the guys. Who would the Dodgers rather face in the World Series, Mariners and Blue Jays?

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 46:18 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim get into the whole narrative that the Dodgers are "ruining baseball." Calls from Dodgers fans. A NL West team is considering hiring a college baseball coach as their new manager

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 49:19 Transcription Available


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates look back at what Shohei Ohtani did in Game 4 of the NLCS. Is it the greatest performance in baseball history? The backstory on how Roki Sasaki became the closer for the Dodgers and how it was up to him to decide he wanted to pitch out of the bullpen this October.

    Dodger Talk- NLCS Game 4 (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 74:38 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers sweep the Brewers to advance to a 2nd straight World Series. Shohei Ohtani addresses the media after pitching 6 shutout innings with 10 K's and hitting 3 HRs. DV shares his postgame conversations with Teoscar Hernández and Mookie Betts. 

    Mookie Betts Clubhouse (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 1:29 Transcription Available


    Mookie talks to DV after the Dodgers sweep the Brewers in the NLCS to advance to their 2nd straight World Series. 

    Alex Vesia Clubhouse (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 1:43 Transcription Available


    One of the bullpen dogs talks to DV after the Dodgers sweep the Brewers in the NLCS to advance to their 2nd straight World Series. 

    Tommy Edman Clubhouse (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 2:13 Transcription Available


    Tommy talks to DV after the Dodgers sweep the Brewers in the NLCS to advance to their 2nd straight World Series. 

    Andrew Friedman Clubhouse (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 2:15 Transcription Available


    DV talks to the President of Baseball Operations after the Dodgers sweep the Brewers in the NLCS to advance to their 5th World Series in 9 years. 

    Blake Treinen Clubhouse (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 1:40 Transcription Available


    DV talks to Blake Treinen after the Dodgers sweep the Brewers in the NLCS to advance to their 2nd straight World Series. 

    Freddie Freeman Clubhouse (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 2:03 Transcription Available


    Freddie talks to DV after the Dodgers sweep the Brewers in the NLCS to advance to a 2nd straight World Series. Freddie shares why he knew Shohei Ohtani was going to have a special night. 

    2025 NLCS Trophy Presentation + NLCS MVP Presentation (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 5:56 Transcription Available


    Mark Walter, Andrew Friedman, and Dave Roberts speak after the Dodgers are awarded the 2025 Warren C. Giles Trophy. Shohei Ohtani wins the 2025 NLCS MVP. 

    Max Muncy Postgame (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 0:46 Transcription Available


    Max talks to DV after the Dodgers sweep the Brewers in the NLCS to advance to their 2nd straight World Series. 

    Dave Roberts Postgame (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 1:40 Transcription Available


    The Dodgers manager talks to DV after his team sweeps the Brewers in the NLCS to reach their 5th World Series in the last 9 years. 

    Pedro MartÍnez (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 4:06 Transcription Available


    DV talks to the Hall of Fame pitcher before Game 4 of the NLCS. Pedro talks about his time with the Dodgers and Blake Snell's maturity as a pitcher. 

    Dodgers on Deck- NLCS Game 4 (10-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 39:29 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready before the Dodgers face the Brewers in Game 4 of the NLCS. Charlie Steiner and Rick Monday talk about the Dodgers success in the first 3 games of the series. DV talks to Hall of Fame pitcher, Pedro Martinez. 

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 3) 10/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 39:59 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk with David Vassegh about the NLCS. Calls on the Dodgers and Brewers. Steves Keys to a Game 4 win

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 2) 10/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 42:41 Transcription Available


    Steve and Tim talk about Mookie Betts and his play at SS. Take Your Calls on the Dodgers NLCS MVP. 

    Sax and Cates In The AM (Hour 1) 10/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 48:28


    Steve Sax and Tim Cates recap the Dodgers game 3 win over the Brewers and the domination so far in the NLCS. 

    Dodger Talk- NLCS Game 3 (10-16-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 69:40 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers defeat the Brewers, 3-1 in Game 3 of the NLCS. Dave Roberts and Alex Vesia address the media. DV share his postgame interview with Mookie Betts. Tommy Edman talks about his go-ahead RBI single against Jacob Misiorowski.

    Mookie Betts Postgame (10-16-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 1:54 Transcription Available


    Mookie talks about his spectacular play at SS in the 9th inning, tying the franchise record for most postseason doubles, and being one win away from the World Series. 

    Alex Vesia (10-16-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 5:37 Transcription Available


    Alex Vesia talks to DV before Game 3 of the NLCS. Alex talks about the starters postseason dominance, and his love for October baseball.

    Dodgers on Deck-NLCS Game 3 (10-16-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 39:31 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready for Game 3 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers. DV talks about Shohei Ohtani's impromptu batting practice session. Charlie Steiner and Rick Monday discuss Tyler Glasnow' and Shohei's struggles at the plate. DV catches up with Alex Vesia. 

    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

    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.

    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

    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.

    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. 

    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

    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. 

    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. 

    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.

    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. 

    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. 

    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 

    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

    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.

    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. 

    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. 

    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.

    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. 

    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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