Lunchtime With Roggin And Rodney

Bob Nightengale hops on to talk about what moves the Angels and Dodgers may do ahead of Mondays trade deadline. Its Lit features revisionist history from Shaq, the Angels interim GM speaking on what the team may do ahead of the deadline and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ned Colletti hops on to talk about the innerworkings of the trade deadline from a GM's perspective. Could Aaron Donald's contract be a potential roadblock to him returning to the Rams?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers beat Seattle last night but Ohtani wasnt in the lineup as a precaution because his lingering knee issue flared up. Dylan Hernandez believes the Dodgers should place Ohtani on the 10 day IL. An update on the odd saga involving Kyle Shanahan's car accident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Vassegh hops on from Dodger Stadium as they get set for the rubber match against Seattle. Its Lit features news on what Tarik Skubal's preferred long term destination is + Curt Cignetti takes a dig at the SEC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinny Bonsignore hops on to talk NFL training camps. Fred says that trading Silseth and O'Hoppe isnt enough, the Angels have to tear this thing down to the studs and start over. Would you drink "foot juice?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers have "fixed" Eric Lauer (who won again last night) but they may not have enough room for him on the playoff roster. Could they deal him and pick up some good minor leaguers in return? What Dodger players (outside of the obvious ones like Mookie, Freddie, Ohtani etc) should be considered untouchable when it comes to a potential Tarik Skubal trade?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Bowden hops on talk about what the Dodgers and Angels might do at the trade deadline. Its Lit includes beef between Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper, the Clippers courting Lebron before he signed in Philly and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Bolch joins us from the Big 10 football media days in Chicago. Were the Lakers being disingenuous when they said they wanted Lebron back publicly? Their actions didnt seem to match their words.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Dodgers looking to manage Justin Wrobleski's innings and Ohtani's health being an issue - should the Dodgers be more proactive in trying to acquire Skubal? Should the Dodgers shut down Ohtani for a while to get him healthy (if thats even possible)? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Harris joins us before the Dodgers kick off their homestand against the Mariners. Its Lit features Justin Herbert getting hitched, Sean McVay speaking on Aaron Donald, Lincoln Riley on USCs expectations this season and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred says the Angels need to trade not just Zach Neto, but EVERYBODY before the trade deadline. What sporting event has the most tension in the building when viewed in person? The answer might surprise you. Also, where do the Rams and Chargers rank in terms of best and worst uniforms in the NFL?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid Lebron leaving the Lakers for Philly, Fred and Jonas Knox talk about when the profile of individual pro athletes overtake the organization they play for. What will the future hold for Ohtani this season when it comes to pitching? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Woike hops on to talk Lebron to the Sixers, the Kuminga/Lakers standoff and more. Its Lit features the 99 club in Madden and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jose Mota joins us. We discuss the expectations for USC and UCLA football as Big 10 media days kick off this week. Why did Kyle Shanahan's car accident go unreported for almost 2 weeks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers took 2 of 3 against the Mets but concern over Ohtani's health continues. Also, no matter what Lebron James does, he can't win in the minds of some.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebron James signed with the Sixers and Fred and Rodney wonder if the Lakers bungled this situation considering how much he signed for. The Dodgers are in New York to face the Mets in the battle between 2 teams with sky high payrolls but are also on completely opposite ends of the standings. Tarik Skubal says he wants to stay in Detroit and help them win the World Series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roggin & Rodney are joined by Dylan Hernandez to talk all things Dodgers + IT'S LIT!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roggin & Rodney are joined by Vincent Bonsignore to discuss the NFL, Rams & Aaron Donald, Adam Auslund on LeBron leaving the Lakers & Clippers investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roggin & Rodney discuss why the Dodgers continue to dominate, a possible USC scandal & another Bison story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred and Rodney talk about the baserunning mistake that allowed the Dodgers to hold on and beat the Phillies. Are Will Smith and Ohtani both more hurt than we are being led to believe? Should Wrobleski be in the starting rotation in the playoffs? The Miami Heat committed an egregious error with its Youtube page when it comes to Lebron James. Also, Fred explains why the World Cup putting up Superbowl-like TV ratings is a flash in the pan and not a sign that soccer has finally "arrived" in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Woike hops on to talk about Lebron James' still looming free agent decision and the Lakers' roster after signing Matisse Thybulle and where their negotiations stand with Jonathan Kuminga. Bill Plunkett checks in from rainy Philadelphia with an update on Ohtani, Edwin Diaz, Will Smith and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmett Sheehan took it on the chin & former Dodger Trea Turner hit two homeruns as the Phillies beat the Dodgers 10-7. An Angels scout was fired for his own version of 'spygate' while a famed author says he loves the atmosphere at Angel Stadium and doesnt care if the team wins or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney Peete and Jonas Knox are here on a Monday as the Dodgers kicked off their road trip to New York City with a bang, taking two out of three against the Yankees. But it wasn't just baseball that dominated the conversation - the NL Division Landscape is under the microscope, with teams like Milwaukee emerging as potential landmines. As the season enters the second half, pitching efficiency will be crucial in determining the league's top contenders. The discussion turned to the effectiveness of ABS in evaluating pitches, a tool that's helping coaches and analysts alike make data-driven decisions. Ohtani's future role with the Dodgers was a topic of debate, as his pitching limitations weigh heavily on the team's plans. The guys took a detour to discuss ridiculously expensive hotel rooms in NYC and their own experiences watching World Cup games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Harris joins us from Yankee Stadium ahead of Dodgers-Yankees. Speaking of the back to back champs, we have health updates on Shoehi Ohtani and Will Smith in Its Lit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VInny Bonsignore hops on as rookies are reporting to training camps for some teams in the NFL. Also, why are so many people choosing not to officiate or umpire in youth sports?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers kick off the 2nd half of the season against the Yankees this afternoon. With all of this talk about lockouts and CBA's, does the regular everyday fan care about fights that pit billionaires vs millionaires?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jovan Buha hops on to talk Lakers and clear up a misconception about something he reported when it comes to how the Lakers view themselves headed into the season. Its Lit features an unofficial health update on Ohtani, Lebron being asked about his potential future team and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ned Colletti hops on ahead of the start of the 2nd half of the Dodgers' season. What does the future hold for the Bronny James with the Lakers? It sounds as if Mike Trout is staying in Anaheim?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Freddie Freeman be a Dodger through the age of 40? After the Dodgers announced that they will give away a bobblehead featuring Pages and Kike' colliding in the outfield in game 7, we discuss other iconic moments in LA sports history that should be commemorated with bobbleheads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Medina hops on to talk Lakers and Clippers offseason. Its Lit features an update on Austin Reaves' contract, the Lakers signing another young wing and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, the guys speak with David Vassegh to put a bow on the first half of the Dodger season. Magic Johnson gave more details as to why he stepped down as President of Basketball Ops for the Lakers. Could (and should) the World Cup expand to 64 teams as soon as 2030?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers were swept by Arizona in their final series before the all star break. Any concern for them headed into 2nd half? Whats their first half grade? Aaron Donald was seen working out at the Rams' facility over the weekend, further increasing speculation that he may come out of retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Harris joins us to talk Dodgers while Its Lit features Landon Donovan explaining why its so hard for the US to get top youth talent to play soccer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ned Colletti joins us. Are the Lakers really this desperate for Jonathan Kuminga? Calls on whether you would rent out your dog?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Wrobleski turned in another 7 inning quality start but a rough defensive 8th inning doomed the Dodgers in a loss to the Rockies. After Argentina stormed back to beat Egypt, several soccer pundits and fans are raising their eyebrows about FIFA being corrupt and favoring stars like MessiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recapping USMNT's elimination to Belgium in the World Cup last night, Dodgers are the first team to 60 wins this MLB season, and Zack is in for It's Lit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allen Sliwa joins the show to discuss the Lakers' recent offseason moves and what this sets up for the team's post-LeBron era. Later, the Los Angeles Angels try to instill hope regarding their new interim General Manager—but is this just another project bound to fail?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night, the USMNT lost big to Belgium, falling 4-1. Was this tournament a success for the team, or was it a massive step back for them? The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to win 60 games as they came from behind to win their first extra-innings game of the season. Dalton Rushing hit the game-winning single in the 11th inning. Last segment, Jacob Emrani joins the show to discuss his latest win in the courtroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Woike and Rodney argue about the future of the Lakers because of their offseason moves. Kevin is out today, so Zack fills in for It's Lit... Where is LeBron James heading? Does Tim Hardaway Sr. finally draw a line with his son? Did Vlad Jr. give up his All-Star spot?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Plunkett of the OC Register joins the program to discuss the Dodgers becoming untouchable in the NL West. Edwin Diaz claims he hasn't done anything wrong, after his name was tied to cockfighting allegations emerge from Puerto Rico. Are the Lakers heading in the right direction this offseason?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred and Rodney start off the show talking about the World Cup, as the USMNT takes on Belgium tonight. U.S. star Folarin Balogun got his red card suspension reversed, so he will be active, but Belgium fans are claiming that it's unfair. The All-Star rosters were announced, and five Dodgers were named: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Andy Pages, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Hernandez, who says Dave Roberts is the greatest manager in Dodger history, joins the show. Its Lit features the pending return of a key Dodgers' bullpen arm, more info on the Lebron-Lakers divorce and the Jalen Brown trade to the Sixers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Auslund joins us to talk about the Lakers' moves and the Clippers trading Kawhi to Toronto. The US mens soccer team won an knockout game for the first time since 2002 but suffered a huge blow that will affect them in the round of 16.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred and Jonas Knox discuss whether despite all of their moves, are the Lakers worse now than they were last season? With the Padres coming to town, the Dodgers have a chance to essentially lock up the NL West before the all star break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Woike joins us for the 2nd straight day to talk about the Lakers acquiring Walker Kessler and others. Dave Roberts picked up win #1000 as the Dodgers beat the A's last night in Sacramento.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred and Jonas Knox talk about the Lakers trading away the house for Walker Kessler, as well as the signings of Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton. Also, we hear from Rich Paul on why Lebron decided to leave the Lakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Woike hops on to talk about Lebron leaving the Lakers and Kawhi being traded from the Clippers to Toronto. Its Lit features huge news when it comes to Walker Kessler being linked to the Lakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple of bombshells dropped that affected both the Lakers and Clippers. Lebron is taking his talents elsewhere while Kawhi Leonard is heading back to the Raptors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Medina hops on to talk NBA with free agency on the horizon, Fred and Jonas talk fireworks and fart flames, also, the Angels will have a new GM, but how much will it matter?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Dodgers won 2 of 3 in San Diego, Fred and Jonas Knox debate if Kyle Tucker has turned a corner and about Dalton Rushing. Also, there are multiple reports that say Lebron and Anthony Davis could team up with Steph in Golden State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Vassegh joins us from San Diego as the Dodgers get ready for a weekend series against the Padres. Its Lit features the MLB fans that drink the most and a potential starting center solution for the LakersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.