Podcast appearances and mentions of brian salvatore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back at opening days past while we look toward the Dodgers home opener. 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

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the exhibition schedule is finally complete, and the Dodgers home opener is Thursday at Dodger Stadium. We go over news and notes from the Freeway Series, including Mookie Betts' weeks-long battle with a stomach illness, and looking ahead to the first weekend of the domestic regular season schedule ahead, including Blake Snell vs. Tarik Skubal in a battle of Cy Young Award winners.  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

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers winning two games over the Cubs to open the regular season at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The Dodgers Japanese star players all made an impact. Shohei Ohtani had three hits, including a home run. Yoshinobu Yamamoto started and won on opening day. Roki Sasaki made his major league debut and struck out three in three innings, though was pulled after five walks. Even without Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman in the two games, the Dodgers offense found ways to score, more with patience in the first game and sheer power in the second game, including three home runs and three doubles on Wednesday. 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

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the regular season is here for the Dodgers, so we start making some 2025 predictions. Also, with Dave Roberts now signed through 2029, a look back at some trivia about his career. 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

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the regular season is upon us, with the Dodgers and Cubs starting things in Tokyo and Japan. We look at the final days of spring training and the Dodgers' reception and two exhibition games at the Tokyo Dome, recount the various pitching injuries, and the final roster decisions.   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

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers signed manager Dave Roberts to a record-setting contract extension that will pay him $32.4 million over four years. In nine years on the job, Roberts has won four pennants, two World Series, and his .627 winning percentage is the best in National League/American League history, averaging over 101 wins per 162 games. His Hall of Fame credentials are established. And now he's paid accordingly.  At $8.1 million per year, Roberts broke Cubs manager Craig Counsell's record for average annual salary. Roberts was set to earn $4 million in 2025 on his previous contract, and his salary is now doubled. Related reading: Stephanie Apstein at Sports Illustrated on Roberts 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

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk with Bill Plunkett, author of the new book, ‘LA Story: Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a season for the ages.'. Bill has covered baseball for four decades, including as a Dodgers and Angels beat reporter for a number of outlets. Currently he covers the Dodgers for the Southern California News Group. Plunkett's book chronicles Ohtani's first season in Los Angeles, a whirlwind beginning with his free agency, to South Korea, to fraud and gambling debt by his longtime friend and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Ohtani overcame that, even in a season in which he did not pitch, he won his third MVP award with the first 50-homer, 50-steal campaign in baseball history, and helped the Dodgers to a World Series championship in his very first taste of the postseason. 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