Lunchtime With Roggin And Rodney

Bill Shaikin, who covers sports business for the LA Times, hops on the show to talk about the Lakers' sale to Mark Walter. Rodney spoke with Magic Johnson and shares exclusive information about the sale, the future of the Laker franchise and more.

After our conversation with Vinny Bonsignore, MASSIVE news breaks that Mark Walter will be purchasing majority ownership of the Lakers franchise. We talk about what it means for the Laker organization, Laker fans and the city as a whole.

Dave Roberts was ejected as tempers flared and Ohtani and Tatis were hit by pitches as Andy Pages goes 4 for 4 in a Dodgers' win over San Diego. Rafael Devers suddenly is open to playing any position now that hes with the Giants. Grandma wants a special dance for her 102nd birthday.

David Vassegh joins us from Dodger Stadium to recapOhtani's pitching debut with the blue and preview tonights game against the Padres. The Dodgers are mentioned in literally every MLB telecast. Wait a minute, so I can't clap for my kindergardener at their graduation!?

Jose Mota, who had a front row seat to Shohei Ohtani's 2-way pralice in Anaheim, joins us to talk about Ohtani's pitching debut with the Dodgers. Despite the bad blood from Mark Williams and the Hornets, could the Lakers re-visit a trade for the big man? If you RSVP for a wedding and don't show up, should you have to pay the bride and groom for the food you didnt eat?

Shohei Ohtani made his pitching debut for the Dodgers last night in a win over San Diego. Andy Pages had a staredown with Dylan Cease after Cease hit him with a pitch. We're not too far away from streaming being THE ONLY option when it comes to watching television. 

We give our final thoughts on Shoehi Ohtani making his Dodger pitching debut tonight. What can we reasonably expect him to look like? Why does there seem to be a lack of buzz around the NBA Finals and what can be done about it?

Bill Plunkett from the OC Register hops on the show ahead of Dodgers-Padres and Ohtani's pitching debut for the Dodgers. We take your calls on if the Dodgers have made the right call in starting Ohtani tonight.

Shohei Ohtani will make his pitching debut in a Dodger uniform tonight against the Padres. How big of a threat are the Giants now that they have Rafael Devers? Lebron James posted a nebulous social media post that might hint at his retirement after next season....or maybe its just an ad for an upcoming sponsorship. Do you swap seats with people on airplanes?

Dan Woike hops on to talk NBA Finals and Lakers' offseason. We talk about Bill Shaikin's article on the Angels looking to rebuild by calling up top prospects super early in their development. As we're going off the air, David Vassegh reports that Tyler Glasnow threw to hitters at Dodger Stadium

Ned Colletti joins as and gives his insights into being the GM of both the Dodgers and the Giants as the two teams get set to square off for the first time this season. Rodney doesnt understand people's obsession with Friday the 13th and why theres an element of fear and concern surrounding it?

The Dodgers face the surprising Giants beginning tonight. Susan Slusser covers the hated ones for the San Franciso Chronicle and she joins us

Fred gives us all some business casual wardrobe advice. Why did Scottie Sheffler delete his Venmo account?

Dylan Hernandez from the LA Times hops on to talk about the Dodgers after they took 2 of 3 from San Diego. MLB players who were polled are NOT big fans of the automated strike zone. You could get free weed if you can present a photo of bigfoot to a dispensary in Michigan.

The Dodgers took 2 of 3 from San Diego and now get set to face the Giants. Should the Clippers be interested in trading for Kevin Durant?

David Vassegh checks in from San Diego where Ohtani is pitching a simulated game ahead of Dodgers-Padres. We take your calls on the state of the team

Just how big of a win was it for the Dodgers last night in San Diego considering how close they are in the standings? We have more on the House vs NCAA settlement that looks to regulate NIL and player compensation. Ozempic can help you even if you dont need to lose weight

It wasnt pretty but the Dodgers beat the Padres in 10 innings last night. Could the end be near for Michael Conforto? There seems to be a narrative that the Clippers got fleeced in the SGA for Paul George trade. Fred and Rodney explain why that isnt necessarily the case and context matters

Jack Harris of the LA Times joins us from San Diego as the Dodgers get set to face the Padres. Fred & Rodney take issue with the House vs NCAA settlement that forced the creation of a committee to vet NIL deals that are valued over $600.

The Dodgers salvaged a game in St Louis and Fred and Rodney debate whether the Cardinals playing a video of Matt Adams taking Kershaw deep in a playoff game was off base. Now the Dodgers head to San Diego to face the Padres. Is San Diego their biggest rival right now? Chris Paul is a free agent and may want to keep playing hoops close to home - could he join Lebron and Luka with the Lakers?

Rob Manfred wants to bring the ball/strike challenge system to MLB next season. Josh Furhman talks about his cool aeriel videos over iconic venues in LA. Could the NBA expand?

The Dodgers got the split with the Mets as Michael Conforto picked up the biggest hit of his short Dodgers career. Tanner Scott also picked up his first save since the Lincoln administation. Former Clipper, Benoit Benjamin joins us in studio to talk about his career and the new documentary about his life.

Dan Woike talks NBA Finals, Tom Thibodeau being fired and the chances of the Lakers trading for Jarrett Allen. Why does Fred have it out for Juan Soto?

Bill Plunkett from the OC Register hops on as the Dodgers continue their series against the Mets tonight. Danny Green says players are villified for than diefied these days because of social media. 

The Dodgers walked off the Mets and Tanner Scott had his best outing in weeks. Clayton Kershaw will have to play a larger role than the Dodgers likely anticpated. Why are NBA coaches fired so quickly after successful runs? A little girl has been ripped for singing a Disney song on a flight that had been delayed.

David Vassegh joins us ahead of the Dodgers-Mets game tonight with Clayton Kershaw searching for his first win of the season. Was there a bigfoot sighting in Colorado? With Thibs being fired by the Knicks after getting them to the Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, why would anyone want to be a head coach in the NBA?

Vinny Bonsignore talks NFL OTA's and more. Inside the NBA is moving to ESPN - will it lose its soul? Lebron says that specialization is ruining youth sports.

The Dodgers' comeback attempt against the Mets fell short as Tanner Scott took it on the chin yet again. Could Jarrett Allen be a realistic target for the Lakers? How do we see the NBA Final shaking out?

We reveal who the mystery guest at our Sketchers remote in Torrance on Friday. The Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals matchup could lead us into a new (or actually old) era of NBA basketball.

Ned Colletti joins us as the Dodgers look ahead to their home series against the Mets. The Savannah Bananas are drawing more fans that actual MLB franchises!

The Dodgers took 2 of 3 against the Yankees over the weekend, which included a comeback win over Max Fried and a blowout victory on Saturday afternoon. Could the NFL Draft eventually go away? After all of the talk of Bronny James being lightyears away from being an NBA player, one NBA executive thinks he will be in the Lakers' regular rotation next season.

David Vassegh joins us from Dodger Stadium before Dodgers-Yankees. We dig more into the matchup between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani.

Bill Plaschke hops on to talk about the end of Around the Horn, the current state of the Dodgers and the Lakers' offseason. Batting average for position players and wins for starting pitchers arent as important as they used to be. Is the legalization of sports gambling inadvertently the reason why so many players are recieving threats on social media?

Dodgers-Yankees begin their series tonight as Ohtani and Judge take center stage. You can get fined for standing up on an airplane when it isnt your turn to de-plane. Could the Lakers be priced out of keeping Austin Reaves after next season?

The Dodgers traded for a former all-star reliever as their bullpen continues to stuggle. Kids today arent into Tinder - is that good or bad? Is an OKC-INDY NBA Finals really that bad?

Dan Woike joins us to talk about the potential of a OKC-Indiana NBA Finals, and the Lakers' offseason. Most pundits believe that the Rams are the best team in the NFC West - so why arent they favored to win the division? The cost of youth travel sports is reaching ridiculous levels

Do the Yankees view this upcoming series vs the Dodgers as 'revenge' from the World Series? We talk about Tanner Scott refusing to speak to the media after Wednesdays loss to Cleveland. Lebron will likely pick up his option for next season - but what will the Lakers do when he is an unrestriced free agent in the summer of 2026?

In an abbreviated show because of the Dodgers' day game in Cleveland, the guys talk about the continued stuggles of Tanner Scott as he juiced the bases for Alex Vesia who ultimately gave up a homerun to sink the team against the Guardians

The Dodgers beat the Guardians but have offensive and bullpen issues that reared their head in the Mets series. Whats wrong with Tanner Scott? How is NIL affecting high school sports in California? Ohtani threw to hitters this past weekend, but is he being rushed back to the mound out of necessity?

The Dodgers have a big series in New York against the Mets this weekend. A potential Paul Skenes trade is officially dead. Rich Paul says he's not sure if Lebron will retire this offseason. Fred gives an example that shows that you can bet on pretty much anything under the sun these days.

Ryan Kartje of the LA Times hops on to talk about the USC-Notre Dame rivalry that could be ending. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie reportedly spoke for an hour at the owners meetings in attempt to keep the tush push legal (which worked)

Ned Colletti hops on to give the front office perspective on the Dodgers moving on from Chris Taylor and Austin Barnes. The LA Kings say they will look to be aggressive to improve the club this offseason. What are the top 25 burgers in America?

Dustin May pitched well and Teo hit a 3 run homerun as the Dodgers took 2 of 3 from Arizona. Dave Roberts explains why Chris Taylor was DFA'd. Lebron James says the Celtics 'got bored' and thats part of the reason they lost to the Knicks. A new league that requires athletets to take PED's could be in the works.

Vinny Bonsignore joins us from the NFL leage meetings in Minnesota. Dustin May and the Dodgers have their hands full tonight against Corbin Burnes. Walker Buehler was ejected last night for arguing balls and strikes (the umpire was CLEARLY wrong).

Mark Medina hops on to talk Western/Eastern Conf finals, SGA winning MVP, and the Lakers and Clippers' offseason. A man is suing the Rockies after he was hit by a foul ball - even though he wasnt actually watching the game on the field. Flag football, tush push and the playoff format were on the ledger at the NFL League meetings.

The Dodgers nearly squandered a dominant performance by Yoshi Yamamoto but came back to beat Arizona in extra innings to snap a 4 game losing streak. Could the Lakers trade for Kristaps Porzingis? A man killed a coyote who attacked him with his bare hands.

Bill Plunkett from the So Cal Newsgroup hops on to talk about the Dodgers' recent skid, when we can expect to see Ohtani on the mound and more. A man is going to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 'Jaws' movie by swimming with sharks.

Dylan Hernandez from the LA Times hops on to talk about the Dodgers' recent struggles and the Lakers' offseason. Where is your panic meter for the Dodgers? Is Bill Belichick going to marry Jordan Hudson?

The Dodgers lost their 4th straight game as the D-Backs jumped on them early last night. Is it time to panic? The USC-Notre Dame football rivalry could be coming to an end sooner than later.

David Vassegh joins us as the Dodgers look to shake off the sweep at the hands of the Angels and look ahead to the D-Backs tonight. Dodgers' general manager, Brandon Gomes joins the show to talk about the team parting ways with Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor and also to provide an update on several players that are on the injured list.

The NBA will have a new champion for the 8th straight year. Are we in the era of parity in the NBA? If so, is that a good thing? Ben Bolch from the LA Times hops on to talk about the financial issues that the UCLA athletic department is facing. Despite their sweep of the Dodgers, the Angels are going nowhere fast - they need to tear everything down from its foundation and start over.