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Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani gets first win, Dodgers pitchers strike out team-record 19

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 20:30


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers finished off a sweep of the Reds behind Shohei Ohtani striking out nine and lasting five innings for the first time in his first pitching win for the Dodgers. In all, Dodgers pitchers set a team record for a nine-inning game with 19 strikeouts, plus the team finally solved Nick Lodolo with a four-run fourth inning. Also, Freddie Freeman suffered a neck stinger and sat out Wednesday, and injury updates on Alex Call and the soon-to-be returning Hyeseong Kim, Michael Kopech, and Max Muncy. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Gavin Lux gets his ring at Dodger Stadium

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 28:10


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about Gavin Lux returning to Los Angeles, now with the Reds, and the recent history of Dodgers draft picks. Plus, banter on Freddie Freeman and the batting order, performances by rookie relievers Jack Dreyer and Ben Casparius, and of course chips and dips. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Clayton Kershaw finishes off 5-0 August, Alex Vesia placed on injured list

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 24:23


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers beat the Reds behind a strong performance by Clayton Kershaw, and have suddenly won three straight games. Alex Vesia on Tuesday was placed on the injured list with a right oblique strain, the same area that kept him out of last year's NLCS. Plus injury updates on Alex Call, Michael Kopech, and the 2026 schedule is out. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Several Dodgers returning from the injured list

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 36:35


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of the various Dodgers returning from the injured list. Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, and Kiké Hernández have been activated in the last four days. Hyeseong Kim and Michael Kopech are expected to follow soon. Max Muncy could be back as early as next week, then Tommy Edman at some point in September.  The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers salvage a game in San Diego, return home in first-place tie

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 23:58


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers salvaged a victory Sunday over the Padres to escape from San Diego in a first-place tie atop the National League West. Two solo home runs by rookie Alex Freeland provided the only scoring for the Dodgers in losses on Friday and Saturday, and it was more of the same on Sunday for most of the game. But Freddie Freeman homered twice, Dalton Rushing hit a go-ahead three-run home run, and Shohei Ohtani homered as well. Plus more on the returns of Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates from the injured list, and pending returns of Kiké Hernández, Michael Kopech, and Hyeseong Kim, and the roster maneuvering expected over the next few days. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers salvage a split at Coors Field

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 18:40


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers salvaged their final game of the season at Coors Field to secure a series split, and still have not lost a series to a National League West opponent in 10 tries in 2025. Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages homered on Thursday, the latter snapping a bizarre streak for Pages hitting his previous 16 home runs at Dodger Stadium. Clayton Kershaw improved to 7-2 after a loss this season, including wins in such games in all four August starts, with a 1.90 ERA so far this month. The Dodgers are 24-9 against the NL West, and will put that to the test against the Padres this weekend at Petco Park in San Diego. The Dodgers have won all three series against the Padres this season and take a one-game divisional lead into the weekend. Blake Snell starts the opener Friday night for the Dodgers, facing Yu Darvish for San Diego. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani hit by line drive in Dodgers loss to Rockies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 18:27


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers lost to the Rockies for the second time in three days at Coors Field. But more importantly, Shohei Ohtani was hit on the right thigh by a line drive back to the mound. Ohtani, who allowed five runs on nine hits in the loss, was already getting a planned day off Thursday in Colorado, and told reporters in Denver he plans to be in the lineup against the Padres on Friday in San Diego. Plus, more on the Dodgers baffling play of late, and updates on rehabbing Dodgers Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, Kiké Hernández, and Roki Sasaki with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani piling up numbers, Teoscar Hernández struggling defensively

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 21:26


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers split the first two games against the Rockies at Coors Field. In this episode, we talk about Teoscar Hernández's defensive woes in right field and Dave Roberts' comments on Monday. Plus, Mookie Betts likely not moving off shortstop, Alex Call's big night Tuesday, and Shohei Ohtani piling up numbers at an impressive rate, such that he'll get a rare day off on Thursday. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: The many Dodgers rehabbing in the minors

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 40:49


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about the large number of injured Dodgers rehabbing this week in the minors, plus talk about extra-base hits and saves. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers sweep Padres, reclaim top spot in National League West

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 38:47


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers very up and down (down and up???) week, in which they were swept by the middling Angels to fall out of first place, then swept the Padres to get back on top in the division. Also, Will Smith kept throwing out Padres runners, Max Muncy injured his oblique, and Buddy Kennedy is the 2,000th player in Dodgers history. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dodgers Rewind: Terry Whitfield

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 22:06


Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at Terry Whitfield, an outfielder who played for the Dodgers for three seasons. Whitfield hit a memorable pinch-hit home run on August 15, 1985 off Bruce Sutter to beat the Braves at Dodger Stadium. Whitfield played 10 major league seasons and three more in Japan, and also invented a soft-toss batting practice machine called the “Terry Toss.” The Three-Inning Save podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Tony Gonsolin out for year after elbow surgery, Brock Stewart to injured list with shoulder inflammation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 21:43


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin is out for the season after elbow surgery, and reliever Brock Stewart was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, and will have testing done Wednesday in Los Angeles. Stewart is the 19th different Dodgers pitcher to be placed on the injured list in 2025. Plus the Dodgers lost a wild game in extra innings to the Angels, dropping to 0-5 against the Halos this season. The loss dropped the Dodgers into a first-place tie with the Padres in the National League West. Plus, Shohei Ohtani homered and continues to pile up runs scored, Michael Conforto continues to struggle, and a former Dodgers minor leaguer (Justin Hagenman) got a FOUR-inning save (close enough!) for the Mets on Tuesday night. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, Kenley Jansen, and milestones

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 54:28


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, look back on the milestone matchup between Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer last week, and facing old friend Kenley Jansen and the Angels this week in Anaheim. Plus injury rehab updates on Kiké Hernández, Hyeseong Kim, Kirby Yates, Michael Kopech, and more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Yoshinobu Yamamoto has rare bad start, Dodgers lose to Angels

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 16:46


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers dropped the series opener to the Angels in Anaheim, losing for a second straight day. The Dodgers lead the Padres by only one game, the closest the National League West has been since June 14. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed six runs, his most allowed in 41 major league starts, and the Dodgers trailed 7-0 before Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy homered in the eighth inning to pull within three runs. Old friend Kenley Jansen picked up his 487th career save, but for the Angels. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers starting pitching rounding into form

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 25:43


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the first full week of Dodgers baseball in August, including excellent starting pitching with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow making big contributions. Plus, Shohei Ohtani gets to 40 home runs and then some. Mookie Betts talks about his lost season and has a strong few games, Max Muncy returned to the lineup with a bang, Justin Dean made his major league debut, and more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Max Muncy returns, Dodgers lose to Cardinals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 19:40


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Max Muncy is back with the Dodgers, who lost to the Cardinals on Monday night back at Dodger Stadium. Also, Tyler Glasnow was fantastic in his seven strong innings and has been a godsend since returning to the rotation, Tommy Edman was placed on the injured list for the second time with a right ankle injury, and the Dodgers claimed power-hitting first baseman Luken Baker off waivers and sent him to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Trade deadline has passed, time for the home stretch

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 29:35


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we discuss the upcoming NL West-heavy schedule for the Dodgers down the stretch, plus an appreciation of Will Smith and sorting out some roster things after the trade deadline. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Blake Snell returns, Dodgers have winning road trip

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 30:54


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Blake Snell returned to the Dodgers rotation, which suddenly looks more stable than any point since the first week or so of the season. More on the Dodgers winning road trip, Freddie Freeman finding his swing again with the help of the Coldplay kiss-cam meme (read Jack Harris in the Los Angeles Times for more), the debut of Alex Freeland, Max Muncy close to returning from the injured list, and Tommy Edman spraining his right ankle. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers trade deadline adds in the margins

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 38:34


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers trade deadline, in which they acquired Brock Stewart, Paul Gervase, and Alex Call, and said goodbye to Dustin May, James Outman, and Hunter Feduccia. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save Shohei Ohtani leaves pitching start with hip cramping, Dodgers drop series finale in Cincinnati

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 18:05


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers' loss to the Reds on Wednesday in Cincinnati, including a fateful eighth inning in both halves, plus Shohei Ohtani leaving his pitching start with cramping in his right hip. Also, more on Alex Freeland's major league debut, Freddie Freeman hitting his first home run in a month, Blake Snell pitching Saturday in Tampa, and everything you wanted to know about MLB Rule 9.16(h)(1). The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: The trade deadline is almost here

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 26:19


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the Thursday trade deadline and the Dodgers on the road this week to play the Reds and Rays. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save Will Smith leads comeback win, Max Muncy begins rehab assignment

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 22:47


On Wednesday's episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers scored five two-out runs on the night and completed a comeback win over the Reds. Will Smith drove in a pair of runs, including the game-winning double in the ninth inning. Also, notes on Tyler Glasnow's five walks but the bullpen saved the day with five scoreless innings. Alexis Díaz got four outs amid boos from his former home crowd in Cincinnati to earn the win. Alex Vesia struck out two in the ninth and is the third different Dodgers pitcher to earn a save in the last five days. Alex Freeland got his first call-up to the majors and though he didn't play on Tuesday, he'll make his major league debut starting at third base on Wednesday. Speaking of the hot corner, Max Muncy started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, just four weeks after suffering a bone bruise in his left knee. Hyeseong Kim was the corresponding roster move for Freeland. Kim was placed on the injured list with right shoulder bursitis. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers' up & down weekend at Fenway Park

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 34:58


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers weekend in Boston, plus the opener in Cincinnati, a 2-2 stretch. Walker Buehler got his ring, Teoscar Hernández is swinging the bat better of late, Shohei Ohtani has already scored 100 runs, and slowly but surely key pieces of the roster (Blake Snell and Max Muncy) are getting closer to returning. Also, Alex Freeland could be on his way this week to help the infield. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Shohei Ohtani homers in 5 straight, Tyler Glasnow dominant

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 25:28


Today on the Three-Inning Save podcast, Shohei Ohtani tied a Dodgers record by homering in five straight games, while Tyler Glasnow struck out 12 and has given the rotation a much-needed boost. The Dodgers eked out a series win over the Twins thanks to a ninth-inning comeback culminating in a two-run, walk-off single by Freddie Freeman. Plus information on the upcoming series against the Red Sox, Ben Casparius suffering a calf cramp but avoided the injured list, and how the Dodgers roster will look very different the next time they play at home in a week and a half. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers head to Fenway Park this weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 30:07


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the Dodgers vs. the Red Sox at Fenway Park, and reuniting with old friend Walker Buehler. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Tanner Scott to the injured list with elbow inflammation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 19:36


On Wednesday's episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Dodgers closer Tanner Scott was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, the latest blow to a bullpen that has been busy all season. Also, Rich Hill is back in the majors. The 45-year-old former Dodgers pitcher was called up on Tuesday to start for the Royals, his 14th major league team to tie Edwin Jackson, also a former Dodger, for the most teams by any player in MLB history. Also, with the Phillies beating the Red Sox on walk-off catcher's interference on Monday night, it marked just the second such occurrence in MLB in the last 105 seasons. The last one was by the Dodgers, against the Reds on August 1, 1971, with Manny Mota daring to steal home and Johnny Bench behind the plate. Old friend Bob Timmermann wrote about bases-loaded catcher's interferences back in 2007 at The Griddle. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Jen Ramos Eisen on Diamond Baseball Holdings & minor league baseball

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 42:51


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Jen Ramos Eisen talks about her reporting on Diamond Baseball Holdings, the private equity firm that owns over 45 minor league baseball teams, including Dodgers affiliates the Oklahoma City Comets, Tulsa Drillers, and the Ontario-bound Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Related reading: Diamond Baseball Holdings' ever-expanding minor league empire, at Defector; and media capitulation of MLB holding the All-Star Game in Atlanta, four years after pulling the game, at The Objective. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Both sides of Shohei Ohtani, and Will Smith help Dodgers snap losing streak

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 24:00


Shohei Ohtani pitched three strong innings and also hit a two-run home run, and Will Smith homered twice to lead the Dodgers over the Twins to snap a three-game losing skid for Los Angeles.On Tuesday's Three-Inning Save, we recap the Dodgers win, Tanner Scott suffering a forearm injury, Freddie Freeman remaining in the lineup one day after getting hit by a pitch on his left wrist, and the bullpen swap of Edgardo Henriquez coming up and Lou Trivino getting designated for assignment. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers get swept by Brewers, twice

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 40:01


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we discuss two weeks of bad Dodgers baseball, including 10 losses in their last 12 games, and two sweeps at the hands of the Brewers. Plus Freddie Freeman got hit by a pitch on his left wrist (X-rays were negative), Mookie Betts is now hitting second, the team is struggling offensively and defensively. But there are positive signs, like Shohei Ohtani finding his power stroke, Tyler Glasnow looking good in his return from the injured list, and Blake Snell nearing his own return. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers have five All-Stars

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 38:10


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about the Dodgers headed to the All-Star Game and look back at Clayton Kershaw reaching 3,000 strikeouts The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Max Muncy is out a while with knee injury

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 34:11


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about Max Muncy's left knee injury and the fallout at third base for the Dodgers. Plus, Clayton Kershaw gets to 3,000 strikeouts and is named an All-Star, for the latter joining Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: A winning weekend in Kansas City

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 34:16


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Jacob Burch recounts his weekend watching the Dodgers in Kansas City with Craig Minami, as well as a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: The Dodgers season has passed the halfway point

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 46:05


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we review the first half of the season for the Dodgers, who withstood several pitching injuries to hold a comfortable lead in the National League West, and tied for the best record in baseball. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Finally, Dodgers have some proper divisional matchups

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 35:07


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the 3-team race in the National League West, as the Dodgers have 10 games in a row against the Padres and Giants. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Tony Gonsolin the latest Dodgers starting pitcher on the injured list

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 33:25


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of the Dodgers pitching depth chart now that Tony Gonsolin was placed on the injured list with right elbow discomfort. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers say goodbye to Chris Taylor and Austin Barnes

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 34:35


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we bid farewell to longtime Dodgers Chris Taylor and Austin Barnes, each of whom were released by the Dodgers in May. And we look ahead to the Dodgers vs. Yankees this weekend at Dodger Stadium. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Pitching woes abound for Dodgers, with tougher schedule ahead

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 26:34


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back at the last two weeks of Dodgers baseball, and a schedule getting more challenging for a pitching staff that is succumbing to attrition. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Andy Pages looking solid in Year 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 31:50


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about Andy Pages solidifying his standing on the Dodgers roster, plus a look at the team's history on artificial turf, and a look at the week ahead against the Angels and A's. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Freddie Freeman & Shohei Ohtani on fire & a winning road trip

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 31:53


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recount the Dodgers' winning road trip through Atlanta, Miami, and Phoenix, Freddie Freeman winning player of the week, Shohei Ohtani's game-winning home run, and more. Also, injuries to Teoscar Hernández, Evan Phillips, and Tommy Edman. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Mookie Betts, Will Smith, and Dodgers pitching options this week

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 38:46


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about the Dodgers pitching options this week on the final two legs of their road trip through Miami and Phoenix. Also, thoughts on Mookie Betts's defense at shortstop, managing Will Smith's workload at catcher, plus a look back to 1995, the 30th anniversary of Hideo Nomo's debut. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers offense on fire

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 39:42


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers' winning week against the Marlins and Braves, and the offense kicking into high gear over the last two weeks. Also, Yoshinobu Yamamoto won National League pitcher of the month for April, then opened May with another scoreless start. Roki Sasaki got his first major league win, and his fastball has been a work in progress. Fabian Ardaya at The Athletic wrote about the Dodgers' plan to get the most out of Sasaki and the growing pains that come with it. Also, Tommy Edman lands on the injured list with ankle inflammation, Michael Conforto is in an 0-for-29 slump, Matt Sauer got his first major league win, and Hyeseong Kim made his major league debut. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Finally, a 3-inning save

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 29:50


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we have an actual three-inning save to talk about, courtesy of recent Dodgers waiver claim Yoendrys Gómez. Plus we track a few more three-inning saves in the Dodgers minors, plus how the major league teams plays the Marlins a lot in the next two weeks. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Tyler Glasnow injures his shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 37:25


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we discuss Tyler Glasnow landing on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, and what that means for the Dodgers pitching staff in the next few weeks. Also, Andy Pages led a strong week for the offense, hitting .650 with six extra-base hits to win National League player of the week. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers busy weekend in Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 42:00


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers winning two of three games over the Rangers in Texas, sort out pitching roster maneuvers and more. Within we discuss the great pitching duel between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Jacob deGrom on Friday night, Shohei Ohtani becoming a dad, Eddie Rosario being a Dodger for two days (and starting both games), Blake Treinen landing on the injured list, Evan Phillips returning, and more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Checking in on Dodgers pitching

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 37:42


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of various rehabbing Dodgers pitchers and reminisce about team history through Jackie Robinson history. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Dodgers get right by Rockies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 36:13


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap an up-and-down stretch for the Dodgers that saw them lose series to the Nationals and Cubs before sweeping the Rockies. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Watching the Dodgers in Japan, with Michael Elizondo

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 55:10


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk to Michael Elizondo about his trip to Japan to watch the Dodgers play two games at the Tokyo Dome, and everything that surrounded the trip. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: What Dodgers playing time opportunities lie ahead?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 37:16


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the Dodgers series against the Nationals, some potential position and pitching opportunities for Los Angeles, and Anthony Banda's ascendence in the bullpen.  The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: Blake Snell on the injured list with shoulder inflammation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 39:52


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of the Dodgers after both Blake Snell and Freddie Freeman were placed on the injured list. Also, we recap the week which included a sweep of the Braves at home, including a 5-0 comeback ending with a Shohei Ohtani walk-off home run, then dropping two of three games to the Phillies in Philadelphia in a weekend of close games between playoff favorites. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: April and May

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 33:56


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we welcome the relatively normal portion of the Dodgers schedule now that April is upon us.  Plus we look ahead to Dustin May, who is back on the major league mound for the first time in nearly 23 months, and what to expect from the Dodgers right-hander. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-Inning Save: A joyous, celebratory weekend at Dodger Stadium

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 40:23


On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the home opener and championship ring ceremony for the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. There were standout performances by a now-healthy Mookie Betts, the Dodgers bullpen, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Plus Blake Snell made his Dodgers debut, and Roki Sasaki struggled with control for a second straight start. The Dodgers swept the Tigers and are 5-0 on the season. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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