Lunchtime With Roggin And Rodney

Vinny Bognsignore talks week 2 of the preseason (including an update on Matthew Stafford's back and Justin Herbert playing in his first preseason game ever). We discuss what we can expect from this weekend's Dodgers-Padres series.

Ned Colletti joins us as the Dodgers get set to host the Padres in a battle for 1st place in the NL West this weekend. A terrible fight broke out at Angel Stadium between Angels and Dodgers fans on Wednesday. Stealing a base late in the game when youre up double digits!?

The Dodgers and Padres have had some heated exchanges and have beaten each other in the playoffs over the past few seasons. As the Friars head into Dodger Stadium this weekend, we discuss their contrsting personalitites, how big of a series this is and if its a REAL rivalry.

Mike Sando from The Athletic hops on to talk about his 2025 QB Tiers. A free burger giveaway in Milwaukee - will the entire city partake? A woman is getting married to her AI Chatbot?

Bill Plunkett joins us to talk about the Dodgers being swept in Anaheim and their upcoming series against the Padres. We debate whether Real Madrid is shooting themselves in the foot by declining to play regular season La Liga games in the US. The IOC is making an unprescedented move for the 2028 Olympics

The Angels completed the sweep of the Dodgers who now are in 2nd place in the NL West behind the Padres who will have all of the momentum heading into this weekend's series at Dodger Stadium. The Cowboys are the most valuable franchise in the NFL and the Rams are 2nd in line.

Ohtani returns to the mound in Anaheim tonight as a Dodger. If hes pitching well, do you leave him in for 6-7-8 innings? Also, with news that the outgoing Celtics owner will now no longer remain as governer after the team is sold, we wonder if Jeanie Buss may face the same fate.

The Angels beat the Dodgers (again), this time in extra innings. Now the Padres and Dodgers are tied atop the NL West and its now a new season with 42 games remaining. Michael Porter Jr says that players betting on games they play in is going to continue.

Jack Harris joins us as the Dodgers get ready for game 2 of the freeway series tonight in Anaheim. Ohtani is being sued over a failed real estate deal. Luka is in great shape and could be "on a mission" for the Lakers this season.

The Angels assured themselves a regular season series win over the Dodgers with last nights win. The Padres are now just 1 game back of the NL West lead. So has Fred backed off of his stance that "everything is fine?" Also, theres an epidemic of people using Starbucks as their own personal office space and theyre putting a stop to it in South Korea.

The Dodgers and Angels are on opposite ends of the spectrum right now - which places even more pressure on the Dodgers to win this upcoming series. How could UCLA boost attendence at the Rose Bowl for football games? How about a live bear!?

The Dodgers took 2 of 3 from the best team in the AL but could have gotten the sweep if not for yet another bullpen implosion and a couple of bluders from Shohei Ohtani. 

David Vassegh joins us from Dodger Stadium ahead of their series against Toronto. Why are adults using pacifiers!? Also, why does Fred walk his dogs in a stroller?

Ned Colletti joins us as the Dodgers get set to face Toronto this weekend. Where is your panic meter when it comes to the Dodgers?

Is this weekend's series against the Bluejays a measuring stick series for the Dodgers? Do they NEED to win this series? Also, dont taunt wild animals!

Dylan Hernandez hops on to talk about his conversation with Mookie Betts. Are there any features from the Savannah Banana's that MLB could implement?

Vinny Bonsignore hops on to talk about the NFL preaseason kicking off, Rashawn Slater's injury and more. There has been a surge in counterfeit sports merchandise in LA recenty. Should the Dodgers use Roki Sasaki out of the bullpen when he returns this season?

The bullpen implodes again as the Dodgers wasted a great performance on the mound and at the plate from Shohei Ohtani. Meanwhile, the Padres are on their heels! D'Angelo Russell says that the Lakers laked structure during his first stint and that the Nets is the team that helped him mature. A woman tried to sneak two turtles through TSA....in her bra!

We debate whether this proposed new international basketball league headed by Rich Paul and Nikola Jokic's agent could ever compete with the NBA.

Bill Plunkett joins us to talk about the Kike' Hernandez's health, the Dodgers' recent struggles at the plate and if fans should be worried. We talk about Mookie's continued struggles at the plate and how he's likely pressing. Also, could other teams in MLB be smelling blood in the water with the Dodgers struggling the way they are?  

The Dodgers lost to the Cardinals as Brock Stewart struggled in his return to the club. We discuss the human element of being traded mid-season (uprooting your family on a moments' notice etc). Amid an interview that Luka Doncic's agent did with Dan Woike about his loyalty to the Lakers, the guys talk about if loyalty in pro sports really exists.

Roggin and Rodney dicuss more on Mookie and the Dodgers with Jack Harris from the LA Times and then breaking Giannis news!

Roggin and Rodney speak with Dan Woike on Luka Doncic extending with the Lakers and then what's going on with Mookie?!

Fred Roggin and Rodney Pete talk about the Dodgers winning the series in Tampa Bay and Adam Auslund joins to talk about Luka Doncic signing a 3 year extension with the Lakers, plus Olympics news!

Fred Roggin and Rodney Pete recap the moves the Dodgers made and didn't make, plus espn makes a move with NFL Network and the Luka Doncic Extension is coming....

Fred Roggin and Rodney Pete talk about the Dodgers trade deadline moves!

Fred Roggin and Rodney Pete talk about the Dodgers at the deadline and what moves could be coming!

Fred Roggin and Rodney Pete talk about the Dodgers 5-4 win over the Reds and then a Men's Health story error on Luka Doncic.

Yamamoto dominated the Reds as the Dodgers maintained a 4 game lead in the NL West. Alex Freeland has been called up with Haesong Kim being placed on the IL. How big of a difference would Harrison Bader really make if they trade for him? 2 things can be true: Luka's cover story for Men's Health is propoganda - AND - it will likely be a boon for the Lakers as they head to training camp in September.

The Dodgers lost 2 of 3 in Boston but their fans took over Fenway Park all weekend (even Alex Cora noticed). Could Dustin May have pitched his last game as a Dodger? What all-star could the Dodgers have their eye on as the deadline approaches? The Chargers held a couple of practices in San Diego as a way to extend an olive branch back to San Diego. How long of a leash will Pete Carroll have in Las Vegas considering how tough the AFC West is?

Based on Andrew Freidman's recent comments, it seems like the Dodgers are banking on their own players improving (and getting healthy) more than making any major moves in the trade market. USC is picked 9th while UCLA is picked 15th in the preseason Big 10 football poll - what does it mean?

Sam Blum tells us why the Angels should sell at the deadline. Ned Colletti hops on to talk about what the Dodgers may do at the deadline to improve their lineup or bullpen. The giant mouse at Chuck E Cheese got arrested in front of the kids!

The Dodgers salvaged a 2-4 record from their homestand against the Brewers and Twins but clearly still need bullpen help. What kind of targets are out there? As the starting staff gets healthy, could Dustin May be a trade chip to help improve the bullpen?

Adam Ausliund talks Clippers and NBAbasketball

Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times hops on to talk about the Dodgers' recent woes (despite their win over the Twins last night). Also, Fred found a list of the 'best logos' in MLB.

The Dodgers beat the Twins as Will Smith hit 2 homeruns, but Tanner Scott left the game with a forearm injury. Some Charger fans are upset and threatening litigation over the home game that was lost to Brazil this upcoming season.

David Vassegh joins us to talk about the slumping Dodgers as they get set to host the Twins. Fred has a wild idea to kick-start the Dodgers - how about Dave Roberts pulls the lineup out of a hat!?

Dan Woike hops on to talk about the Lakers signing Marcus Smart, the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul and more. WNBA players used the all-star game as a platform to ask for more money from the owners - but was it really the right time and place to do that?

After the Dodgers were swept by the Brewers for the 2nd time in 2 weeks, we discuss what changes need to be made (Fred suggests a MAJOR lineup shakeup). The Lakers signed Marcus Smart to help their perimiter defense while Chris Paul is returning to the Clippers for what will likely be his final season.

Bill Plunkett hops on to preview the 2nd half of the Dodgers' season and talk about what their biggest needs are as the trade deadline approacehes. The Angels are 4 games out of the AL wildcard, but is it fools gold? Somehow the subject of body odor and bad breath came up and we asked: Do people who smell, know that they smell!

As the world of NIL continues to change, we have the Executive Director of the House of Victory collective for USC, Spencer Harris, on the show to update us on the evolving landscape in college sports. With Mark Walter set to be the principle owner of the Lakers soon, could they make a Godfather offer to Sam Presti to pry him out of OKC? What do the Dodgers need most: A pitcher or a hitter?

The Dodgers will host the Brewers tonight to kick off the start of the 2nd half of the season. Could they trade for a star outfielder instead of a reliever? We have an update (and more information) about the now viral CEO-HR director controversey at the Coldplay concert. 

Scottie Sheffler says he isnt defined by winning in golf and that the joy of winning tournaments is fleeting. We talk more about the Dodgers' start to the 2nd half of the season and take a look at some of the top prospects theyve traded away at the deadline.

Vinny Bonsignore joins the show as the Chargers and Lions kickoff the start of NFL training camp. Are the Lakers stressed that Luka could potentially eschew a 3 or 4 year extension and become a free agent after the upcoming season? 

As the season gets set to resume for the Dodgers tomorrow we ask - Who was the Dodgers' MVP in the first half of the season? If you recieved bad service at a restaurant, would you leave a low tip or still tip the same amount that you usually would?

MLB and the 2028 Olympic committee are at an impasse - will pro's be able to play in the Oylmpics? We take a look ahead to the 2nd half of the season for the Dodgers

Bob Nightengale from USA Today joins us to recap the MLB All-Star festivities and preview the 2nd half of the season for the Dodgers. The Shemar Stewart situation with the Bengals further shows why the Dodgers' franchise is the gold standard in pro sports

For the first time, the MLB All-Star game ended with a 'swing-off' and the reviews were excellent. Bradley Beal has officially been bought out in Phoenix and will sign with the Clippers.

We discuss MLBs tv rights deal with ESPN and the changing landscape in media/streaming rights. Is the All Star game a reward for players having a good 1st half or is it a showcase for talented players who fans want (or should want) to watch?

Ned Colletti joins us to talk all-star game and where the Dodgers sit at the break. MLB will use the ABS challenge system tonight in the all-sar game. Should the NCAA tournament expand?

Cal Raleigh won the derby last night but the contest lacked true star power. Is the derby turning into the slam dunk contest considering that stars arent participating? Many people have taken issue with the fact that Jacob Misiorowski was named as an all-star replacement. Should Julio Urias get another shot in MLB?