Podcasts about National League West

Jesse Agler, Padres broadcaster, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss San Diego's ballclub after their weekend to forget against the Seattle Mariners. Jesse checks in on Manny Machado's ability to produce with runners in scoring position, Jackson Merrill's high ceiling, how to attack Dylan Cease, the ultra-competitive National League West, and Mike Shildt's presence in the dugout. Mike Bordick (25:20), 14-year MLB infield and host of the BMORE Baseball Podcast, takes a look at Brandon Hyde's firing, what behind Adley Rutschman's slow start, Cedric Mullins' impressive offensive game, and former Oriole Anthony Santander's struggles at the plate.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

As we approach the quarter-mark of the 2025 season, it's time to start looking ahead for a very competitive National League West.Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber of Purple Row dig into upcoming impactful series for each club – including the Arizona Diamondbacks matching up with some of their contemporaries for the first time this year. Could the Snakes be on the verge of a run?They also look at pictures starting to form for each roster in a too early start to the trade deadline season. Is Max Muncy going to cut it for the Dodgers at third base all season? Has the clock struck midnight for LaMonte Wade at first base by the bay? Do the Padres have an answer for LF on the roster and what (if anything) would a contender want to trade for off the Colorado roster?

The National League West continues to shine aside from a historically bad start from the Colorado Rockies. But as we get deeper into the season, the injuries are starting to pile up around the division.Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber of Purple Row dig into the biggest injury impacts for each club. Highlighting those impacted the most and what depth each team has behind them to weather the storm. The Los Angeles Dodgers' envious SP depth is set to be tested with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow hitting the injured list with shoulder troubles. In the desert, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been without All-Star Ketel Marte but are facing issues of their own on the mound.The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres have remained relatively healthy so far, but do they have the depth to keep up if the injury bug finds their clubhouse?Then there's the Colorado Rockies. The injuries are significant, but how much of their record is a byproduct of the missing pieces?

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci dive in with the Yankees changing closers after just 8 innings for Devin Williams. Joe explains the timing and reasoning for making such an early switch. Tom is floored by the start of the Rockies and sees a trend with bad teams getting worse. We switch gears to soccer and a new head coach doing things a bit differently and Joe loves it! What happened in baseball that's more rare than a perfect game? Plus, how long will it take for the Dodgers to get back on track? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci dive in with the Yankees changing closers after just 8 innings for Devin Williams. Joe explains the timing and reasoning for making such an early switch. Tom is floored by the start of the Rockies and sees a trend with bad teams getting worse. We switch gears to soccer and a new head coach doing things a bit differently and Joe loves it! What happened in baseball that's more rare than a perfect game? Plus, how long will it take for the Dodgers to get back on track? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National League West has been the best division in baseball, by far. The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best record in MLB and the San Diego Padres with Fernando Tatis Jr. looking like an NL MVP are nipping at their heels.Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber of Purple Row dig into the biggest surprises for all five clubs out west. Will Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki continue to have struggles? Should anyone be concerned about all the injuries occurring at Dodger Stadium?The San Francisco Giants are doing that thing they did in 2021 when they won the division. Can we believe Jung Ho Lee's breakout? For that matter, is Corbin Carroll back to being a world-beater for the Arizona Diamondbacks after a sophomore slump?Then there's the Colorado Rockies. Is the biggest surprise coming out of Denver that they actually made a coaching change?

The National League West has come to play in the first few weeks of the MLB season. USA Today writer and Audacy Insider Bob Nightengale breaks down why the division has been dominant so far. Plus, updates on a couple of poor-performing squads and if there's any progress on a salary cap.

The 1975 Cincinnati Reds, known as the Big Red Machine, were at the height of their dominance and delivered one of the most iconic seasons in baseball history. Managed by Sparky Anderson, the team finished with a 108–54 record, cruising to the National League West title and eventually capturing the World Series crownThe roster was loaded with star power, including Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, and Tony Pérez—each contributing in different ways to the team's relentless offense and cohesive chemistry. Joe Morgan, in particular, had an MVP season, showcasing a rare combination of power, speed, and plate discipline. Pete Rose continued to be the heartbeat of the lineup, hitting .317 and playing with unmatched intensity. Bench and Pérez delivered consistent power, while George Foster and Dave Concepción added key production and strong defense. On the pitching side, the staff wasn't overpowering, but it was highly effective. Don Gullett, Gary Nolan, and Fred Norman anchored the rotation, while Rawly Eastwick emerged as a dominant force out of the bullpenThe Reds' balance, depth, and aggressive base running made them a nightmare matchup for opponents. After sweeping the Pirates in the NLCS, Cincinnati faced the Boston Red Sox in a dramatic World Series that went seven games. Game 6, featuring Carlton Fisk's legendary walk-off home run, remains one of the most famous in MLB historyThe Reds responded with a Game 7 victory, securing their first World Series title since 1940.

Wolf and Luke discuss the different threats in the NL west division and Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill joins the show.

The NL West has three of the four teams in Major League Baseball with a .700 winning percentage or better. The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to be here, but are they in trouble following injuries to Freddie Freeman and Blake Snell?Have the San Francisco Giants found the magic of 2021 when they won the National League West with 107 wins? Did it just take Bob Melvin a year to figure out how to elevate his club? How will the San Diego Padres handle the loss of Jackson Merrill to the 10-day IL?What will the Arizona Diamondbacks do without Ketel Marte? And will Corbin Burnes start to figure things out?Welcome to Best of the West your go-to podcast for everything NL West for Rockies fans! Hosted by Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber, we break down the biggest storylines, hottest takes, and season predictions for the Dodgers, Padres, Giants, D-backs, and Rockies.

4-7 Susan Slusser recaps a huge opening weekend at Oracle Park as the Giants moved to 8-1 and first place early in the National League WestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4-7 Susan Slusser recaps a huge opening weekend at Oracle Park as the Giants moved to 8-1 and first place early in the National League WestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jody Jackson joins Wolf and Luke for Leading off with Jody Jackson to discuss what went wrong against the Nationals, how the Arizona Diamondbacks can overcome Ketel Marte's injury, and the competition in the National League West.

Thrill and EB discuss the San Francisco Giants' performance, the use of 'torpedo bats,' and the National League West division. They also talk about their personal experiences with baseball, such as Eric Byrnes' time playing for the Giants and his encounter with a rat in the Astrodome's clubhouse.

Let's do that baseball: 2025 MLB Season Preview! Focused on all things National League West, Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber break down the biggest storylines, hottest takes, and season predictions for the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Arizona Dbacks and Colorado Rockies.In this episode, Best of the West dives into:

The final countdown is upon us! Chris and Scott are back with their final divison preview to get you ready for the season. As cutdowns approach and spring training winds down, there are unfortunate injuries to report and surprising roster moves to discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles Dodgers are officially 2-0 on the 2025 MLB season after sweeping the Chicago Cubs in Japan during the Tokyo Series. But is their Achilles' heel going to be the health of their superstar? Can injuries to Freddie Freeman and Will Smith derail their pursuit of another World Series? When will Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin, Brusdar Grateral and Michael Kopech return?Skyler Timmins and Kenneth Weber here also dig into the top prospects in the National League West and how they fared after Spring Breakout 2025. Could Dalton Rushing (L.A) and Jordan Lawlar (Arizona Diamondbacks) be sneaky NL Rookie of the Year Award picks? How serious are the setbacks to Charlie Condon (Colorado Rockies) and Bryce Eldridge (San Francisco Giants)?

Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5   JUPITER, Fla. -- Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray lobbed a compelling question into the conversation he and other members of the media had this past week with Tony Clark, chief executive of the Major League Baseball Players' Association.   Caray, a longtime presence on baseball broadcasts and third-generation Caray in that role, wondered what it would look like if Major League Baseball ditched geographic divisions and reimagined itself along economic lines. The divisions would be organized by market size, not region. Tampa Bay would be free from competing against the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox for a division playoff spot. The Colorado Rockies wouldn't have to keep pace with the wallets in the National League West, if they were in the Plaines Division with Kansas City.   It's one way to open up more spots in the postseason for markets that are increasingly seeing those routes erased.   Expansion is going to make such tinkering possible.   Intrigued, Best Podcast in Baseball host and St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold asked Caray to expand on his question in this brand new episode -- and much much much more.   This is the 80th year of a Caray calling baseball, and that puts their family up there with some of the longest tenured in the history of the game in any role, any level, or any capacity. And there is a fourth generation on the way. FanDuel Sports Network picked up the Cardinals' Spring Breakout game on March 14 for prospects, but the prospects won't only be on the field. Chip's son, Stefan, will join him in the booth to call the game and offer thoughts on many of the players he's seen before from calling minor-league games.   Prospects for the future of baseball, prospects for the future of playing baseball, and prospects for the future of calling baseball -- all in one 30 minute conversation under the son at the Cardinals player development complex in Jupiter.   The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.

Wir beginnen die neue Saison mit dem unvergessenen Vin Scully. Willkommen zur 13. Saison Just Baseball. Wie immer starten wir mit der Preview auf die reguläre Saison. Und zur Überraschung aller ist die National League West als erstes auf der Liste. Verlieren die Dodgers überhaupt ein Spiel? Können die Padres aufholen, obwohl sie sich nicht verstärkt haben? In Phoenix wurde viel getan, aber reicht das aus? Die Giants und Rockies hecheln auch in diesem Jahr hinterher. Wenn ihr uns unterstützen wollt, dann macht dies gerne bei Steady

Can anyone push the Dodgers in the NL West or is the regular season merely a formality? How will the division sort out when the dust is settled? D and Z make their picks for the National League West in their division by division season preview.

Spring Training is here! And Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Japanese two-way superstar is expected to pitch again in 2025, but will we see his return during the Tokyo Series? Could he become a reliever or closer as he recovers from Tommy John surgery? As all 30 clubs in Major League Baseball report to Arizona and Florida, several questions loom large in the National League West. One of three divisions to have all five teams in the same place - and the only one in the Cactus League - there's plenty to watch for over the next six weeks.How badly do the San Francisco Giants need Jung Hoo Lee to stay healthy and lead their offense? Are the Arizona Diamondbacks really going to keep Jordan Montgomery and go with a six-man rotation?Kris Bryant is also set to return for the Colorado Rockies. Can we really believe he'll spend any time in the outfield after three injury-plagued seasons? Is this actually a bad idea all-around? And will we see the San Diego Padres make a flurry of moves like last year just ahead of Opening Day 2025?

Eno and DVR begin their 2025 Team Preview series in the National League West! How much have the Dodgers improved following their World Series title in 2024? Do the Padres need another late winter trade to keep pace with the other NL playoff teams? Will the D-backs find their way back to October after a busy offseason? Can the Giants exceed expectations in Year 1 of the Buster Posey Era? And, are the Rockies better than some of the projections suggest?Rundown1:55 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers Preview17:15 2025 San Diego Padres Preview29:54 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview43:31 2025 San Francisco Giants Preview56:51 2025 Colorado Rockies Preview1:07:08 A Selection of Sleepers From the NL WestFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsNote: Win Total Projections for the episode are from Baseball Prospectus' PECTOA system at the time of the recording. Support BP -- they do great work!Current PECOTA Projections: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR begin their 2025 Team Preview series in the National League West! How much have the Dodgers improved following their World Series title in 2024? Do the Padres need another late winter trade to keep pace with the other NL playoff teams? Will the D-backs find their way back to October after a busy offseason? Can the Giants exceed expectations in Year 1 of the Buster Posey Era? And, are the Rockies better than some of the projections suggest? Rundown 1:55 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers Preview 17:15 2025 San Diego Padres Preview 29:54 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview 43:31 2025 San Francisco Giants Preview 56:51 2025 Colorado Rockies Preview 1:07:08 A Selection of Sleepers From the NL West Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Note: Win Total Projections for the episode are from Baseball Prospectus' PECTOA system at the time of the recording. Support BP -- they do great work!Current PECOTA Projections: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres have had one of the quietest offseason in all of Major League Baseball... excluding the lawsuit between Sheel Seidler and the Seidler Brothers. Does any team in the National League West even have one bad transaction as awful as the Friar's winter? Los Angeles signed arguably the three or four best free agents in Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell, Tanner Scott and Teoscar Hernández. Were the Dodgers trades to acquire international bonus pool money and the Gavin Lux swap with the Cincinnati Reds better than any the Colorado Rockies achieved? Plus, Arizona Diamondbacks signed an ace in Corbin Burnes and the San Francisco Giants signed a future Hall of Famer in Justin Verlander. Include the Willy Adames deal and can it be argued that the Giants had the best offseason in the division?

MLB Pipeline and Baseball America drop their top 100 prospects lists for Major League Baseball in 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers - no surprise - lead the National League West with six players headlined by Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki. Did the Dodgers exert some advantage to get these talented minor leaguers? And how much of an edge do they have compared to the rest of the NL West? Are the San Diego Padres duo of Ethan Salas and Leodalis De Vries a better bet than the Colorado Rockies tandem of Chase Dollander and Charlie Condon? Should fans of the San Francisco Giants (Bryce Eldridge) and Arizona Diamondbacks (Jordan Lawler) be worried their team has only one notable addition to these lists?

This week Craig and Rex begin a two-part series on the Miracle Braves of 1914.The early 20th Century was not kind to the Boston Braves (previously, the Beaneaters, the Doves and the Rustlers). Mired in the second division for years with frequent ownership changes, an outdated ballpark and few prospects, Boston entered the 1914 season with second year manager George Stallings, some promising new ballplayers and faint hopes to crack the National League's first division. However, after being swept in July 4th double header, the Braves were back in familiar territory - deep in last place, 15 games behind the mighty New York Giants.What happened next resulted in baseball's greatest come from behind story ever. The Braves caught fire and made a mockery of the National League West, wining by 10 games over the Giants, the league's three-time defending champions. Part One of this two-part series looks at the Braves remarkable season and sets the stage for the World Series against the American League powerhouse Philadelphia Athletics.You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including books featured in this episode, through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.com Email: hooksandruns@protonmail.com Hooks & Runs on TwitterCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/ Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on Tik TokEric on FacebookMusic: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)     This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2025. 

Roki Sasaki is ready to make his choice. Will it be the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres or Toronto Blue Jays? Are there any indicators as to who he'll choose? And did anything unusual happen on International Signing Day to suggest who it will be? Four big name players who rejected a qualifying offer are still free agents: Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Anthony Santander and Nick Pivetta. Do they have a fit with any team in the National League West? Plus, numerous other big names -- Max Scherzer, Tanner Scott, Clayton Kershaw and Jack Flaherty -- are still available. Could the San Francisco Giants or Arizona Diamondbacks have another trick up their sleeve? And might the Colorado Rockies bring back a familiar face for one more go-round in Denver?

This week, Skyler and Evan dive into the goings-on of the National League West, and how the Colorado Rockies are once again being left behind by the other teams in an extremely competitive division. Meanwhile, the Rockies are relying on Kris Bryant to regain some variety form as he works to rebound from his back condition. Is it even possible? We round things out with some New Year's Resolutions for our final episode of 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kenneth Weber and Skyler Timmins take a walk on the westside to discuss the latest and greatest in the National League West. Is Roki Sasaki a better fit in San Diego than Los Angeles? Matt Chapman and Willy Adames combine their talents and instantly become the best left side of the infield, ever?

Carlos and Peter complete their divisional draft review series of the 2024 draft class with the National League West. The two talk through each team's draft, pick out players to know, sleepers they are intrigued with, standout debut performers and then pick out which class of the division they're most excited about. —Time Stamps(3:30) D-backs(13:00) Rockies (30:45) Dodgers(39:00) Padres(53:00) Giants(1:05:30) Which class do we like the best?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out LegalZoom and use my code Baseball for a great deal: https://www.legalzoom.com* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Rockies have a tough enough time competing in the National League West, but with the addition of Blake Snell to the Dodgers that road just got even harder. Christian Saez and Kevin Henry break down the big news from last night on the DNVR Rockies podcast.   0:00 Intro  2:00 Blake Snell to the Dodgers21:50 What does this mean for the rest of the MLB?27:00 Moves that the Rockies made  33:46 Brendan Rodgers  40:50 Cal Quantrill  48:34 Nolan Jones   An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_02162536 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. All new customers receive 2 months of Altitude+ courtesy of bet365! Must be 21+ and physically located in CO.  Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLER   Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code DNVR. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/dnvr for details Zbiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/dnvrrockies to get 15% off your first order when you use DNVRROCKIES at checkout. Pre-Alcohol is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you're unsatisfied for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked.   Coach Prime wants to help you and other Coloradans be your healthiest selves as the Chief Motivation Officer of UCHealth's Ready. Set. CO challenge. If you want to join the challenge, go to https://www.uchealth.org/readysetco Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado.    Download the Circle K app and join the Inner Circle or visit https://www.circlek.com/inner-circle!   Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Head over to https://chinookseedery.com and use code ROCKIES for 20% off your order! Best seeds ever. Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Bluechew: Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code ALLCITY at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com promo code ALLCITY to receive your first month FREE. Visit for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code DNVR for 10% off! Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerockies. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.   Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Ben and Carlos talk about Jac Caglianone's return to the mound in the 2025 season and how they view him as a two-way player moving forward, as well as why people should stop referencing Shohei Ohtani as a comp for him—or any other player. After that the two continue their organizational overview series with the National League West, starting with a pair of strong farm systems with the Dodgers and Rockies, and then with a trio of more questionable groups with the Padres, D-Backs and Giants. The two open up the listener mailbag at the end of the show with question that include: sleeper bats in the 2025 draft class, international signing tax implications, potential issues with international players coming to the states and how the nitty gritty of international signings happens. —Time Stamps(0:01) Opening Banter(5:00) Jac Caglianone(14:00) NL West Overviews(14:30) Dodgers(17:30) Dalton Rushing(22:00) Zyhir Hope(28:00) Eduardo Quintero(30:00) Kellon Lindsey(32:00) Rockies(34:00) Chase Dollander(36:00) Charlie Condon(41:20) Adael Amador(43:00) Zac Veen & Robert Calaz(47:30) Padres(49:00) Don't jump ship on Ethan Salas(52:00) Ethan Salas vs. Leo De Vries(55:00) Deeper Padres names(1:02:00) D-backs(1:05:30) Slade Caldwell(1:08:00) Adrian Del Castillo(1:12:00) Druw Jones(1:15:15) Giants(1:18:00) Dakota Jordan(1:21:00) Solid international moves for San Francisco(1:23:00) Carson Whisenhunt(1:25:00) Listener MailbagDo you have a question you want us to answer? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com  Ben's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/future-projection-a-baseball-america-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers won the National League West again and Shohei Ohtani is in the MLB postseason for the first time. The Dodgers beat the Padres two out of three times to clinch the division at Dodger Stadium, giving them three NL West titles in a row and 11 in the last 12 years. By the time the season ended, the Dodgers had the best record in MLB and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Ohtani won NL player of the week in each of the final two weeks of the regular season and was named NL player of the month for September, and finished his likely MVP season with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases. 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

Re-capping the Dodgers 7-2 victory over the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, when the Dodgers clinched a first-place finish in the National League West.

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friar Friday! We start the show with a little foreplay and get into last night's ugly 7-2 loss for the Padres as the dodgers clinched the National League West. Then we set the menu for today's show and get to an update on the Padres starting pitching for this weekend before we bring you our Padres Wrap-Up and all of our thoughts on last night's game. Listen here!

“DodgerHeads” Postgame hosted by senior writer Scott Geirman and managing editor Blake Williams discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers clinching the 2024 National League West division title with a comeback win against the San Diego Padres, Walker Buehler stepping up in his final regular season start, and concerning injury updates on Freddie Freeman, Clayton Kershaw and Brusdar Graterol. ⚾️ Play Sorare: https://sorare.pxf.io/DodgerBlue ⚾️ New Dodgers bobbleheads: http://foco.vegb.net/3Peb5K ⚾️ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dodgerheads-by-dodgerblue-com/id1610389381  ⚾️ Twitter: @DodgerBlue1958 | https://twitter.com/dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Instagram: @DodgerBlue1958 | https://instagram.com/dodgerblue1958/ ⚾️ Facebook: http://facebook.com/Dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Website: https://dodgerblue.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking about some National League West news yesterday as Rockies outfielder and Padres-killer Charlie Blackmon announced he will be retiring at the end of the season. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we're joined by former MLB player Jeff Francoeur, TBS analyst, and get his thoughts on the Padres as they gear up for the 2024 playoffs! Listen here!

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): No team arguably had two more important trade deadline acquisitions than the Dodgers with the deals securing them pitchers Michael Kopech and Jack Flaherty. So it's a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with both players as Los Angeles attempts to fend off San Diego in the National League West. The Kopech conversation is a wide-ranging one, with Bradfo and Michael talking about the trade from the White Sox, his journey to this point and what has made him so good. Flaherty swings by to discuss exactly how he became the pitcher he has become this season, which is the Dodgers' No. 1 starter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"DodgerHeads Live" show with host Jeff Spiegel and managing editor Blake Williams discussing the Los Angeles Dodgers moving closer to another National League West division title, the potential playoff seeding, and their ideal opponents and who they should hope to avoid. ⚾️ Play Sorare: https://sorare.pxf.io/DodgerBlue ⚾️ New Dodgers bobbleheads: http://foco.vegb.net/3Peb5K ⚾️ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dodgerheads-by-dodgerblue-com/id1610389381  ⚾️ Twitter: @DodgerBlue1958 | https://twitter.com/dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Instagram: @DodgerBlue1958 | https://instagram.com/dodgerblue1958/ ⚾️ Facebook: http://facebook.com/Dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Website: https://dodgerblue.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back at the Dodgers winning three of four games over the Diamondbacks in a wild weekend in the desert, to solidify LA's spot atop the National League West. More on the series, including a rested Freddie Freeman finding his power stroke, and Shohei Ohtani running wild as he closes in on a 50-50 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

Guest: former United States ambassador to Belgium, lawyer, radio-show host and Commanders fan Howard Gutman, who is a good friend of and strategic advisor for Commanders limited partner Mitchell Rales, on the Commanders, including takeaways from the roster that general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn have assembled, how Gutman looks back on the team's hiring of Quinn, what stood out about a press conference that managing partner Josh Harris did, whether the team going back to the Redskins logo of the proud Native American warrior is at all a possibility, the outlook for the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act and what Harris and Rales are looking for in the Commanders' next team president College Football: thoughts on Maryland's 50-7 win over UConn, Navy's 49-21 win over Bucknell, Virginia Tech's 34-27 overtime loss at Vanderbilt, Virginia's 34-13 win over Richmond, James Madison's 30-7 win at Charlotte, Old Dominion's 23-19 loss at South Carolina and Liberty's 41-24 win over Campbell Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept in three games by the Chicago Cubs, including examinations of four key players in the Nats' rebuild in outfielders Dylan Crews and James Wood, shortstop CJ Abrams and catcher Keibert Ruiz Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two out of three games at the National League West-worst Colorado Rockies, including a successful return for starting pitcher Zach Eflin from the 15-Day Injured List Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com and tell Nova Fireplace And Stove that Al Galdi sent ya! You can win a $500 gift card at BlueWirePods.com/Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17:07 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders trading receiver Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles, including how we got to this point with Dotson and how the trade is yet another indictment of how Ron Rivera did in NFL Drafts as Washington head coach...and discussion of - and some scheduled fun with - the Commanders acquiring kicker Cade York via trade with the Cleveland Browns and releasing kicker Riley Patterson 41:38 - Commanders: reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on quarterback Jayden Daniels and receiver/running back Kazmeir Allen and to comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on cornerbacks Mike Sainristil, Benjamin St-Juste and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. 49:53 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-3 win over the National League West-worst Colorado Rockies for the Nats' first series win in a weekday series in more than two months 57:45 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's optioning starting pitcher Trevor Rogers to Triple-A Norfolk...and breakdown of a 6-0 loss to the American League West-leading Houston Astros, as starting pitcher Corbin Burnes struggled for a fourth consecutive start Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“DodgerHeads” Live hosted by senior writer Scott Geirman and managing editor Blake Williams discussing the Los Angeles Dodgers taking two of four from the Milwaukee Brewers, losing ground in the National League West, Max Muncy, Tommy Edman and Ryan Braseir returning, and Bobby Miller and Justin Wrobleski possibly getting starts. ⚾️ Play Sorare: https://sorare.pxf.io/DodgerBlue ⚾️ New Dodgers bobbleheads: http://foco.vegb.net/3Peb5K ⚾️ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dodgerheads-by-dodgerblue-com/id1610389381  ⚾️ Twitter: @DodgerBlue1958 | https://twitter.com/dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Instagram: @DodgerBlue1958 | https://instagram.com/dodgerblue1958/ ⚾️ Facebook: http://facebook.com/Dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Website: https://dodgerblue.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

**NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the Diamondbacks acquiring Marlins reliever AJ Puk for Deyvison De Los Santos and Andrew Pintar AND the Mariners acquiring Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena**Jack and Peter wrap up the week by discussing A's closer Mason Miller's freak injury, Dylan Cease's no-hitter for the Padres in D.C., and what each National League West team should do as we approach the MLB Trade Deadline.Join Us on our Five Games in Five Days NL Central Tour!Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply)Check out our LinkTree!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/justbaseballOur Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/justbaseballSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14:49 - Guest: NFL analyst Derek Brown of Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros on the Commanders, including why he is a big believer in the team's offense for the 2024 season, why he had Jayden Daniels as the QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft, why Brown likes Daniels from a fantasy-football perspective for the 2024 season and how Brown arrived at the comp of former Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Randall Cunningham for Daniels 52:00 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two out of three games at the National League West-worst Colorado Rockies, including a wild series for closer Kyle Finnegan 01:06:58 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's getting swept in three games at the Houston Astros Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspection Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3 - Bonta and Shasky discuss the landscape of the National League West. 

The National League West has already begun play! The Jack Vita Show is back with its second installment in our MLB Preview Series. This time, Jack welcomes Arizona Diamondbacks beat reporter for PHNX Jesse Friedman AND Denver-based Just Baseball reporter Patrick Lyons, as we preview the National League West division! The crew kicks things off by putting the Colorado Rockies under the microscope. Patrick has covered the Rockies for many years. Colorado posted its first 100-loss season in franchise history last year, dropping 103 games and finishing in the basement of the NL West. What should fans be watching for this year? On deck, the conversation shifts to the team Jesse covers: the Arizona Diamondbacks. Last fall, the D-Backs won their first National League Pennant since 2001, losing to the Texas Rangers in the World Series in five games. How will Arizona follow up its impressive 2023, after a rather active offseason? Does the club have a shot at contending for a division title in 2024? Then, the guys discuss the San Diego Padres. The Padres severely disappointed in 2023, failing to reach the postseason despite being picked by many to win the NL West. The club shed payroll over the winter, bidding farewell to Juan Soto, Michael Wacha, Josh Hader, Blake Snell, Seth Lugo and Matt Carpenter. The club also moved on from manager Bob Melvin, replacing him with former St. Louis Cardinals skipper Mike Shildt. Is there hope for the Padres in 2024? The San Francisco Giants added a lot over the winter. Will it be enough to return the club to the playoffs? Note that this preview was recorded BEFORE the Giants signed Blake Snell and the Padres traded for Dylan Cease. Finally, the Los Angeles Dodgers enter the season as the betting favorites to win the World Series, after acquiring Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Teoscar Hernandez, and more. Will this "super team" live up to expectations? Jesse, Patrick and Jack provide over/under win total projections for each team! Colorado Rockies (0:00 - 25:55) Arizona Diamondbacks (25:55 - 42:50) San Diego Padres (42:50 - 56:40) San Francisco Giants (56:50 - 1:06:10) Los Angeles Dodgers (1:06:10 - END) You can follow Patrick (@PatrickDLyons) and Jesse (@JesseNFriedman) on Twitter. Be on the lookout for their content all season long!

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show by wishing everyone a Happy Opening Day Eve, as we get ready for a middle-of-the-night watch party tomorrow! Then Ben sets the menu for the show today before we discuss the big news in baseball that Blake Snell will remain in the National League West after signing a 2 year, $63 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. Listen here!

Bret Boone and Tom Candiotti break down the Dodgers, Padres and Giants as they get set for battle in a loaded NL West this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Mack and Jim Rodriguez react to all of last night's College Basketball action that featured a statement victory from Creighton over #1 ranked UConn and more! Then the NFL Quarterback carousel is just about to start and a full breakdown of how we are going to be betting the National League West this season. The hour wraps with Off The Board, as we hit on the best and funniest stories in sports from outside of the betting industry. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices