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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers are up 2-0 in the National League Championship Series after brilliant starts by Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Snell in Game 1 was the first MLB pitcher to face the minimum in eight or more innings in the postseason since Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series. Yamamoto in Game 2 pitched the first MLB postseason complete game in eight years, and the first by a Dodgers pitcher since José Lima in 2004. Also, Max Muncy broke the Dodgers all-time postseason home run record. Now the series returns to Los Angeles with the Dodgers in command. Tyler Glasnow starts on the mound in Game 3, and Shohei Ohtani in Game 4 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 preview the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and Brewers beginning Monday in Milwaukee. 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 beat the Phillies to win the National League Division Series, clinching the series on a walk-off error. We talk Roki Sasaki, Dodgers starting pitching, Tanner Scott, return of the postseason punt, and waiting to face either the Brewers or Cubs in the NLCS. 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 beat the Phillies in Philadelphia in the first two games of the National League Division Series, and head home up 2-0 in the best-of-five series. Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell continued the Dodgers' hot starting pitching run, the Dodgers offense took the lead in the seventh inning in each game. They escaped a squirrelly ninth inning in Game 2 thanks in large part to a well-executed wheel play on a bunt that helped neutralize the Phillies rally. Plus a look at Dodgers bullpen usage so far (lots of starters in relief), Teoscar Hernández having a hot start at the plate this postseason, updates on Will Smith and Miguel Rojas, plus looking ahead to Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Aaron Nola in Game 3 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

This week, I'm joined by fellow podcast pioneer Brian Salvatore as we discuss the first 20 years of podcasting.  Show notes: Brian: First heard about podcasts in 2004 Started making the FrankBlack.net Podcast in 2006 Jay: Got my first iPod in 2004 and then learned about podcasts Brian: The internet was so much better 20 years ago Great for digging into niche interests Jay and Brian met through the Frank Black podcast in 2010 and realized that Brian lived near Jay's brother-in-law Jay: The start of CompCon in 2006 Always loved radio but never worked at the college station First few years were just me talking about pop culture Eventually started bringing on guests after a few years Podcasting got an early boost when Apple started a podcast directory Early podcasts I listened to were by Adam Curry, Ricky Gervais Marc Maron started his podcast in 2009 and is airing his last episode next week Now everybody's got a podcast Brian: Before podcasts, blogging was a thing Brian produces podcasts for other people in addition to his own Podcasting never became a career for us, just a hobby But some people have made lots of money from them Brian: Not much innovation in the podcast space lately Music podcasts were hampered by copyright issues Podcast networks started popping up Conan O'Brien created a great podcast after his TV talk show went away Podcasting is much more interesting than commercial radio these days Brian: Grew up loving radio, especially WFMU Jay: College radio is still good, but commercial radio blows DJs used to be dependable arbiters of taste Now everything's heavily formatted Jay: Been doing my own radio show on BFF.fm for the last 12 years Brian co-owns a sports podcast company People have trouble committing to a show once they start it Listening habits have changed Jay: Currently listen to WTF, The Best Show, sports shows about Toronto teams, The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Brian: Election Profitmakers, Song Exploder, Never Not Funny, Conan, Indiecast, Who Cares About the Rock Hall?, Mets podcasts So much content to wade through Just like with music; it's much easier to release an album now but there's so much out there Tough to make it as a musician now Podcasts have gone beyond a niche thing Jay: I love listening to audio The value of playing songs people haven't heard a zillion times Every celebrity has a podcast Will podcasts go back to the indie days at some point? Jay: I do two podcasts for work The bubble will burst at some point AI could have a strange, negative effect Connections formed via podcasting Brian: Start a podcast, people Completely Conspicuous is available through Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers swept the Reds in two games in the wild card series, and will next play the Phillies in the National League Division Series. Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto each shined in their starts against the Reds. Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández each homered twice in Game 1, then Mookie Betts had four hits, including three doubles in Game 2. Will Smith is back active but isn't catching yet, Michael Conforto was the odd man out in the wild card round and might face a similar fate against the lefty-heavy Phillies rotation. Plus, Tommy Edman's ongoing right ankle management, Roki Sasaki standing out, 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 ahead to the wild card series between the Dodgers vs. Reds, including Blake Snell vs. Hunter Greene in Game 1 on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Plus, Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts Game 2 for the Dodgers, it's likely Max Muncy and Tommy Edman will be back in the lineup on Tuesday after missing time last week. Will Smith took batting practice on Monday night's workout at Dodger Stadium, and could be active after missing most of the last three and a half weeks. And Dave Roberts said he expects Roki Sasaki will be on the Dodgers roster 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, Clayton Kershaw finished off his regular season career with yet another scoreless start. The Dodgers won their final five games to win the National League West. Plus, Shohei Ohtani broke his own home run record, Freddie Freeman had a strong finish to his season, Landon Knack fulfilled his final-day purpose, and a brief glimpse at the upcoming wild card series against the Reds. 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 facing the Reds in the wild card series at Dodger Stadium, and some questions heading into the playoffs. Also, looking back at some statistics from the season, 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, the Dodgers are division champions, clinching the National League West with a blowout of the Arizona Diamondbacks.  More on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's excellent season and his sublime September, and getting his most run support of the season on the day the Dodgers clinched the division. Plus, Shohei Ohtani tied his own Dodgers home run record and broke the modern team record for runs scored, Freddie Freeman homered twice, appreciating 12 division wins in 13 seasons, 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, the Dodgers bullpen continued its terrible September, blowing a 4-0 lead in a stunning loss to the Diamondbacks. The loss marred great games by Shohei Ohtani (six scoreless innings) and Teoscar Hernández (home run, triple, three RBI). More on Dave Roberts comments after the game about pitching scared, plus a look ahead to Wednesday and the rest of the week. Related listening: Eric Stephen on Slate's Hang Up & Listen podcast, on Clayton Kershaw 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 Clayton Kershaw, look ahead to the Dodgers' final week of the regular season and most likely playoff seeding, and more. We talk about the pending returns of Roki Sasaki and Brock Stewart to the Dodgers bullpen, and the Dodgers possibly hosting either the Mets, Reds, or Diamondbacks during the wild card round 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, Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement at the end of his 18th season. Also, Will Smith has a hairline fracture in his right hand, Emmet Sheehan has pitched great but will likely be used out of the bullpen in the postseason, Blake Treinen is in a huge slump out of the bullpen, Michael Kopech's regular season is over, 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 several Shohei Ohtani statistics from his second season as a Dodger, look at some October roster decisions, and of course talk about pretzels. 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 try to figure out the Dodgers postseason roster, and how things can change round by round. Among the questions are how will Shohei Ohtani be used as a pitcher, which struggling bullpen arms will figure it out, and how healthy are catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, among other things. 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 took a no-hitter into the ninth inning for the second time in three days. This time they won it behind Tyler Glasnow and a two-out, two-run single by Mookie Betts in the seventh inning that brought home the game-winner. Plus, Max Muncy returned from the injured list, and the Dodgers are expected to get back Alex Vesia on Tuesday and Tommy Edman 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 Dodgers return home after a terrible 1-5 road trip against two last-place teams in the Pirates and Orioles. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was one out away from a no-hitter on Saturday in Baltimore, but instead the Dodgers bullpen suffered a second walk-off loss in a row. Also last week, both catchers got injured, two starting pitchers were scratched, plus more on the offense struggling for over two months, 40-man roster decisions coming, plus pending returns of Max Muncy, Alex Vesia, and Tommy Edman from the injured list. 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 got swept by the Pirates in Pittsburgh for the first time since 2015. Plus, more on the timeline for Will Smith and his right hand contusion, Ben Rortvedt getting called up and into the fire right away, and Kendall George stealing his 100th (and 10st) base of the season for Great Lakes. 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 a second straight game to the Pirates, failing to score a run Wednesday night. But more importantly, catcher Will Smith was hit on his right hand by a foul ball and left the game with a right hand contusion. Shohei Ohtani had two hits, including a double, but didn't make his scheduled pitching start, pushed back to this weekend in Baltimore because he was feeling under the weather. 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, Shohei Ohtani hit his 100th home run for the Dodgers, faster than any player in franchise history. But the strong offensive night was undone by seven walks from a porous pitching staff in a loss to the Pirates. Plus, Tommy Edman started his rehab assignment, updates on Roki Sasaki, Kendall George, 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, the Dodgers continued their inconsistent play with little to no offense in two losses to the Diamondbacks before getting rescued by a Will Smith walk-off home run on Sunday. Also, Teoscar Hernández got a “two-day reset,” Emmet Sheehan is getting skipped this time through the rotation, plus updates on Hyeseong Kim, Michael Kopech, Max Muncy, Tommy Edman, and Alex Vesia. Plus, the Dodgers connection to the movie ‘Caught Stealing.' 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, some discussion of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tanner Scott, and everything in between on the Dodgers pitching staff. 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome Back to Make Mine Multiverse City: A Marvel Podcast! Each episode we'll be looking at Marvel books, old and new! We discuss fun Marvel comics, Marvel news, Marvel history and, now, are putting the "mine" back into Make Mine Multiverse City. Make Mine Multiversity was a twice-monthly podcast that premiered on the first and third Friday of every month. Now we're shooting for monthly every fourth Friday. How's that for calling my shot?We've got a new format to go with the new schedule! Each month, Elias will be talking with a guest about a Marvel comic that's memorable to them. Sometimes this will be personally meaningful, sometimes it'll be "I read this a few months ago and it's still sticking around." I'm excited to see where it leads.This month, we're welcoming my good friend and former Chief Manager at Large (don't call him EIC) of Multiversity Comics, Brian Salvatore, to the podcast to read "Fantastic Four" #347-349, published in late 1990. It's the one about the skrulls. And the mole man. You know the one. Oh, and I think The Punisher shows up?I should also mention we totally beefed it while talking about legacy characters. How could we have left off Miles Morales?! He's the example of a legacy character with staying power (kinda. Sorta. 616 monkey-wrenches the whole thing.) In our defense...okay, there's no good defense besides "whoopsie."Next time, a couple familiar voices join us as we tie-in with "One World Under Doom" and talk "Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment." Reading along with us? You've got options! The best one is "Doctor Strange" Epic Collection, Vol. 8: Triumph and Torment.Elias can be found writing here at eliasrwrites.ghost.io. Brian can be found on Bluesky ‪@brianneedsanap.bsky.social‬ or hosting a podcast on the Distinguished Competition, TheDC3Cast. Our theme music is “Excelsior” by Carol Romo and our audio editor is me, Elias. If the episode is too quiet, blame him.The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, (Stitcher is apparently dead and buried) and other places so please subscribe!

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

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

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

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, 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, 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, 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