Podcasts about National League West

Hour 1: The San Francisco Giants are in a state of flux, and it's not just the weather in Atlanta that's causing uncertainty. As the team prepares to take on the Braves, rumors are swirling about potential trades and the future of key players like Logan Webb, Luis Arraez, and Rafael Devers. This episode of the Murph and Marcus Show delves into the latest news and analysis, with Kerry Crowley filling in for Brian Murphy. The Giants are currently 14 games under .500, and it's clear that they're not just looking to make a few tweaks to their roster. With the trade deadline looming, the team is reportedly testing the waters, putting out feelers on players like Luis Arraez and Robbie Ray. But what does this mean for the future of Logan Webb, who's under contract for two more years? Is he a part of the rebuild plan, or will he be the ace that the Giants need to compete in the National League West? The conversation also touches on the importance of pitching, with the Giants' lack of depth in the minor leagues a major concern. Can they afford to trade away Logan Webb, or will they need to hold onto him to cover innings for the team? And what about the other players on the trade block, like Matt Chapman and Willie Damas? Will they be moved, or will they be part of the core that the Giants are building around?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: The San Francisco Giants are in a state of flux, and it's not just the weather in Atlanta that's causing uncertainty. As the team prepares to take on the Braves, rumors are swirling about potential trades and the future of key players like Logan Webb, Luis Arraez, and Rafael Devers. This episode of the Murph and Marcus Show delves into the latest news and analysis, with Kerry Crowley filling in for Brian Murphy. The Giants are currently 14 games under .500, and it's clear that they're not just looking to make a few tweaks to their roster. With the trade deadline looming, the team is reportedly testing the waters, putting out feelers on players like Luis Arraez and Robbie Ray. But what does this mean for the future of Logan Webb, who's under contract for two more years? Is he a part of the rebuild plan, or will he be the ace that the Giants need to compete in the National League West? The conversation also touches on the importance of pitching, with the Giants' lack of depth in the minor leagues a major concern. Can they afford to trade away Logan Webb, or will they need to hold onto him to cover innings for the team? And what about the other players on the trade block, like Matt Chapman and Willie Damas? Will they be moved, or will they be part of the core that the Giants are building around?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: It's a beautiful day in the Bay Area, and we're kicking off the weekend with a reggae vibe on the Sports Leader. Our hosts, Murph and Markus, are discussing the one-year anniversary of the Rafael Devers trade, and it's a topic that's got everyone talking. But it's not just about the trade - it's about the state of the Giants' lineup and what the future holds for this team. In this episode, Murph and Markus dive into the numbers and discuss how Devers' performance has been a letdown compared to his time with the Boston Red Sox. They also touch on the importance of quality starting pitching and why trading Logan Webb would be a huge mistake. With the Giants struggling to compete in the National League West, it's time to reevaluate their strategy and make some tough decisions. The conversation also takes a humorous turn as the hosts discuss the best ways to spend a Reggae Friday, from enjoying a good cigar to rocking out to Bob Marley. But don't get too comfortable - the discussion quickly turns back to the serious business of baseball and the Giants' chances of making a deep playoff run. So if you're a Giants fan looking for some honest talk about the team's prospects, tune in to this episode of the Sports Leader. Murph and Markus are keeping it real and giving you the lowdown on what's going on in the world of baseball. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on the Devers trade, Logan Webb, and what the future holds for the Giants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: It's a beautiful day in the Bay Area, and we're kicking off the weekend with a reggae vibe on the Sports Leader. Our hosts, Murph and Markus, are discussing the one-year anniversary of the Rafael Devers trade, and it's a topic that's got everyone talking. But it's not just about the trade - it's about the state of the Giants' lineup and what the future holds for this team. In this episode, Murph and Markus dive into the numbers and discuss how Devers' performance has been a letdown compared to his time with the Boston Red Sox. They also touch on the importance of quality starting pitching and why trading Logan Webb would be a huge mistake. With the Giants struggling to compete in the National League West, it's time to reevaluate their strategy and make some tough decisions. The conversation also takes a humorous turn as the hosts discuss the best ways to spend a Reggae Friday, from enjoying a good cigar to rocking out to Bob Marley. But don't get too comfortable - the discussion quickly turns back to the serious business of baseball and the Giants' chances of making a deep playoff run. So if you're a Giants fan looking for some honest talk about the team's prospects, tune in to this episode of the Sports Leader. Murph and Markus are keeping it real and giving you the lowdown on what's going on in the world of baseball. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on the Devers trade, Logan Webb, and what the future holds for the Giants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catching up on the first roughly third of the 2026 season for the Dodgers, who are atop the National League West as expected, despite injuries to Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Edwin Díaz, Mookie Betts and others. Shohei Ohtani is excelling at both the plate and on the mound in his first full two-way season since 2023. Andy Pages is having a breakout season both at the plate and playing exceptional center field. Max Muncy is having a resurgent season both at the plate and at third base. The Dodgers' depth has shined through, especially in the bullpen with Will Klein, Kyle Hurt, and Edgardo Henriquez taking on load-bearing roles for an effective pitching staff. We look at how the two-way-player rule allows the Dodgers to carry Ohtani as an extra pitcher, and how that lessens the burden for the rest of the staff, to everyone's benefit. The Three-Inning Save is part of Bleav Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Daily Juice is back for Monday, June 1st, 2026, with a full MLB betting card led by a National League West showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks. Matt Perrault breaks down his favorite wagers for the day, including a side in Dodgers vs Diamondbacks, a total in Marlins vs Nationals, and a plus-money underdog worth a look. ⚾ Dodgers vs Diamondbacks betting preview

Hour 3:This episode is a must-listen for any sports fan, as Murph and Markus dive into the world of basketball, baseball, and more. From the thrilling performance of Victor Wembanyama to the surprising trade of Patrick Bailey, this episode has it all. In this episode, Murph and Markus discuss the Western Conference Finals, where Victor Wembinyama's historic performance stole the show. They also talk about the beef between Wembayama and Chet, which dates back to the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. The guys also share their thoughts on the NBA's ABS system and how it's changing the game. Additionally, they discuss the Diamondbacks' surprising start to the season and the Giants' struggles to find their footing. Murph and Markus also share some personal stories, including a hilarious anecdote about a fan's meltdown at Disneyland. The guys also pay tribute to the legendary Bob Brenley, who joins them for a chat about the Diamondbacks' season and the state of the National League West. If you're a sports fan looking for a dose of humor, insight, and expert analysis, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Murph and Marcus break down the latest news and trends in the world of sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3:This episode is a must-listen for any sports fan, as Murph and Markus dive into the world of basketball, baseball, and more. From the thrilling performance of Victor Wembanyama to the surprising trade of Patrick Bailey, this episode has it all. In this episode, Murph and Markus discuss the Western Conference Finals, where Victor Wembinyama's historic performance stole the show. They also talk about the beef between Wembayama and Chet, which dates back to the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. The guys also share their thoughts on the NBA's ABS system and how it's changing the game. Additionally, they discuss the Diamondbacks' surprising start to the season and the Giants' struggles to find their footing. Murph and Markus also share some personal stories, including a hilarious anecdote about a fan's meltdown at Disneyland. The guys also pay tribute to the legendary Bob Brenley, who joins them for a chat about the Diamondbacks' season and the state of the National League West. If you're a sports fan looking for a dose of humor, insight, and expert analysis, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Murph and Marcus break down the latest news and trends in the world of sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres both had successful Rivalry Weekends, sweeping their respective series. The two teams atop the National League West are separated by only half a game as they head into what will surely be an entertaining matchup beginning Monday night at Petco Park in San Diego. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from Rivalry Weekend and preview the NL West showdown between the Dodgers and Padres, including Shohei Ohtani getting his explosive bat back to standard form after a monster series in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels. They also react to the Subway Series, which saw the New York Mets take two of three from the New York Yankees following a shocking bullpen meltdown by the Bronx Bombers in the bottom of the ninth that allowed the Mets to walk it off in the 10th inning. Later, Jake and Jordan recap the beloved POOP series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates, which saw the City of Brotherly Love sweep its in-state rivals and continue its winning ways under new manager Don Mattingly. They then get into the Tarps Off phenomenon that took place at the St. Louis Cardinals game this weekend, the Chicago White Sox taking the series against the Chicago Cubs and a look at all the other weekend results. 1:33 - The Opener: Dodgers & Padres successful weekend 14:45 - Dodgers vs. Padres preview 26:07 - Phillies getting back on track 35:15 - Around the League: Tarps Off 48:55 - Mets take Subway Series 55:09 - White Sox win Battle of Chicago 59:44 - Turbo Mode recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Hour 4: Silver & Krueg revisit Duane Kuiper's epic soundbite from the morning, in which he shared a few things not to do when trying to break out of a slump. MLB Network's Brian Kenny comes by to explain how much he's enjoyed the ABS challenge system and assess the early season snapshot of the National League West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Silver & Krueg revisit Duane Kuiper's epic soundbite from the morning, in which he shared a few things not to do when trying to break out of a slump. MLB Network's Brian Kenny comes by to explain how much he's enjoyed the ABS challenge system and assess the early season snapshot of the National League West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are picking up where they left off last season, sitting in 1st place in the National League West with a 7–2 record. While they've had early-season success, the Toronto Blue Jays aren't exactly in the same form just yet this season. However, the Jays are looking to turn their early season around with a big rematch starting on Monday. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from the weekend in baseball, which saw the Dodgers sweep the Washington Nationals and the Blue Jays get surprisingly swept by the Chicago White Sox. With the 2025 World Series rematch set to take place in Toronto, the Jays will face some familiar faces, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Will the Dodgers be able to repeat their success at the Rogers Centre like last October? Later, Jake and Jordan get into the rough weekend the Boston Red Sox had at Fenway Park against the San Diego Padres that saw them drop two out of three and now has them sitting at an MLB-worst 2–7 record. They also discuss the incredible defensive game from Jo Adell, where he robbed three home runs, as well as the highly anticipated debut from Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin and the New York Yankees failing to sweep the Miami Marlins after a shaky bullpen effort. 1:08 - The Opener: Dodgers-Blue Jays set for rematch 24:42 - How Sweep It Is: Konnor Griffin's debut 35:50 - Around The League: Red Sox rough start to 2026 46:44 - Jo Adell robs three home runs 52:07 - Turbo Time: Yankees fail to sweep Rays 57:06 - Justin Verlander heads to the IL Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle break down their expectations for the National League West this season, discussing why there is nothing standing in the way of the Dodgers dominance, are the Padres the clear-cut second best team in the division, and the Giants being the most average team in baseball. Plus, what are the official rules of the 999 challenge? Then, Joe DeLeone of AtoZSports and the Ruffino & Joe show stops by to talk all things NFL Draft just one month away from the event, including why the Buccaneers need to prioritize defense, where will Ty Simpson come off the board, could Jeremiyah Love end up with a team we don't expect, what position will the Lions prioritize, and what should the Jets do with picks number 2 and 16? The hour wraps by welcoming in Producer Brandon Combs for a game of March Multiple Choice built around questions for the upcoming Round of 16, including who is the biggest unsung hero, who is the best fit for the now open North Carolina job, and which defense is the most difficult to score on?

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle break down their expectations for the National League West this season, discussing why there is nothing standing in the way of the Dodgers dominance, are the Padres the clear-cut second best team in the division, and the Giants being the most average team in baseball. Plus, what are the official rules of the 999 challenge?

Welcome to Episode 149 of Tablesetters, where we continue our division preview series by turning to the National League West heading into the 2026 season. For most of the past decade, the division has revolved around one simple reality: everyone is chasing the Los Angeles Dodgers. That hasn't changed. Los Angeles has won 12 of the last 13 division titles and enters 2026 as the two-time defending World Series champion. And somehow, the roster might be even stronger. With Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and one of the deepest pitching staffs in baseball — including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki — the biggest question in Los Angeles may simply be health. If that rotation stays intact, the Dodgers could once again dominate both the regular season and October. Behind them, however, the division becomes far more unpredictable. The Arizona Diamondbacks may have one of the most exciting offenses in the National League behind Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte, but their pitching staff has been battered by injuries. That puts added pressure on young talent like Jordan Lawlar, whose development could quietly reshape Arizona's lineup. The San Diego Padres still feature elite star power with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., and their bullpen remains one of the best in baseball. But with major rotation questions, the team may need a bounce-back year from Jackson Merrill to keep the offense dangerous behind its superstars. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants enter a fascinating new chapter after hiring former Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello as manager — one of the most unconventional moves of the offseason. Whether that energy translates to the major league clubhouse could define San Francisco's season. And then there are the Colorado Rockies, who are still firmly in rebuild mode after a brutal 2025 season. One bright spot did emerge: catcher Hunter Goodman, whose power breakout may give the organization a foundational player to build around. The favorite in the division is clear. But the race behind the Dodgers — particularly for Wild Card positioning — could become one of the most chaotic battles in the National League.

In Episode 526, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the WBC, and then preview the National League West. 1. The Dodgers are inevitable (and inevitably going to annoy Craig).2. The Giants projection feels wrong (by exactly one game).3. The Padres might be better than this (but they might not).4. The Diamondbacks look worse the longer you stare at them (stop looking please, avert your eyes).5. This is mostly a Rockies podcast (as you'd expect).Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

Aram and Peter preview each of the National League West teams before highlighting their X-factors for each ball club. Intro: 0:00Dodgers: 7:17Padres: 28:59Giants: 50:27 Dbacks: 1:07:24Rockies: 1:22:05 Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the finalization of Michael Lorenzen joining the Rockies, only for him to be joined by another reported free agent. Super utilityman Willi Castro has been reported to be signing a two-year deal. What does this mean for the Rockies moving forward? We also discuss some odds and ends in the National League West, with a familiar face returning to the division and a hated rival breaking baseball once again. 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, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers shut out the DBacks to clinch another National League West title. Yoshinobu Yamamoto capped off an amazing season with six scoreless innings, the bullpen was lights out, and LA got huge hits from Freddie Freeman (two homers), Shohei Ohtani (his 54th homer), Andy Pages (home run), and Mookie Betts (two-out, two-run single to break the game open early). Now the Dodgers head to Seattle for a relatively meaningless series against the Mariners. Clint Pasillas and Jeff Snider talk about what they're looking to see from individual players in this series. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you join deleteme.com/HIT and use promo code HIT at checkout. Tube in all season long! Leave a voicemail or text the Friend of the Show hotline!

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some continued thoughts on last night's game, as Fernando Tatis Jr robbed ANOTHER home run last night, and it's time to just give him his 2nd Platinum Glove right now! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys wish Anthony Rizzo well in retirement which was announced this morning, and we get an updated look at the National League West and Wildcard standings! Listen here!

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Reds with a 5-1 win on Wednesday, pulling two games ahead in the National League West race and moving into possession of the second-best record in the NL. Shohei Ohtani had his best game on the mound and earned his first win, Edgardo Henriquez showed his stuff out of the bullpen, and Kiké Hernandez and Dalton Rushing both had huge hits for the offense. All in all, it was a good win for an LA team that might be getting hot at the right time. Tube in all season long! Leave a voicemail or text the Friend of the Show hotline!

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 A polar bear walks into a ball park and hits a home run. No this isn't the beginning of a joke, it's just another day at Citi Field as Pete Alonso, nicknamed Polar Bear, hit two home runs on Tuesday against the Braves. What was special this time, especially with the first home run he hit in the bottom of the third inning, was Alonso breaking the Mets all-time home run record of 252 set by Darryl Strawberry. Alonso will continue to extend that record, currently at 254, for as long as he remains a Met. Jake and Jordan talk about how long that may be and reflect on this impressive accomplishment. MLB's top 100 prospect lists have been updated and Jordan is here to break it all down. He shares which prospects this season have stood out to him the most, what guys are having breakout years, who may get called up to the big leagues before the end of the year and what teams have the most interesting group of prospects. He and Jake get you caught up on the future of Major League Baseball.How the west was won is the talk around baseball, but it's not the 1962 movie that everyone is talking about. The talk is about the western divisional races that look like they may come down to the wire. With 42 games left in the regular season, the Mariners and Astros are tied for first in the American League West and the Dodgers and Padres are tied for first in the National League West. The guys talk about how they think this final stretch will go and who will come out on top.Plus, Jake reveals breaking news as he finds out that the Minnesota Twins have announced they are not being sold, the guys discuss the Brewers' 11-game winning streak and the restaurant that is giving out free burgers if they make it to 12 games and Shohei Ohtani is in the midst of another controversy.All of this and more to get you over the mid-week hump on Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:05) - Pete Alonso HR record(26:14) - Jordan's Prospect Hut(50:58) - Western divisional races(1:01:16) - Twins Breaking News(1:08:45) - Ohtani Scandal  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

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, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tony, Chris, and Skraby were all very excited about the Padres being one game back in the National League West. They discussed the 4-1 win over the Giants and break down the playoff schedule. Plus, we are visited by a former Daytona 500 champion!

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

2025 MLB Trade Deadline has come and past, and play-by-play broadcaster Michael Marcantonini is here to discuss this year's trade deadline winners and losers on the Jack Vita Show! The San Diego Padres once again made the most noise on deadline day, as president of baseball operations AJ Preller made a flurry of aggressive moves, most notably dealing the no. 3 prospect in baseball (and three pitching prospects) to the Athletics in exchange for closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears. The Padres also acquired catcher Freddy Fermin, outfielder Ramon Laureano, starting pitcher Nestore Cortes, and first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn. Michael and Jack share why they believe the Padres won the deadline, and Jack makes a bold proclamation that the Friars will win the National League West over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs were strangely quiet at this year's deadline. Will their passiveness come back to bite them? The Cubs missed an opportunity to upgrade their pitching staff, just days after the Milwaukee Brewers passed them for the NL Central division lead. Jack assesses the Cubs' approach at the deadline, as they enter into the final crunch of the regular season. Elsewhere, the Houston Astros brought home Carlos Correa, while the Seattle Mariners added a pair of big bats from the Arizona Diamondbacks, in the form of Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez. The Philadelphia Phillies added star closer Jhoan Duran, as the Minnesota Twins blew up their team. Michael and Jack discuss and break down it all! Michael is the play-by-play voice of the Aberdeen IronBirds, the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. He also broadcasts Division I athletics. You can follow him @MikedUpSports on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Ben & Paul start the 8am hour talking about the Padres being 3.5 games behind the dodgers in the National League West, and whether or not you are starting to let yourself dream about winning the division? Then we get to a game of Take On John with our pal John Flint from KSON before the guys are joined by Dennis Lin from The Athletic for his weekly segment! Listen here!

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk all things MLB. The 2025 MLB season has reached its midpoint, and this comprehensive analysis covers every division with in-depth insights, team trajectories, betting odds, and trade deadline expectations. In the National League West, the Dodgers hold a firm lead despite recent struggles, with the Diamondbacks falling apart due to injuries and shifting into sell mode. San Diego and San Francisco trail closely but have struggled with consistency. The NL Central has turned into a race between the Cubs and Brewers. The Cubs benefit from the easiest second-half schedule and are positioned to buy key players, while the Brewers boast bullpen strength and recent form despite a tougher road ahead. The Mets and Phillies lead a tense NL East battle, separated by just half a game, with both teams healthy and ready to spend at the deadline. Meanwhile, the Braves' collapse due to poor road performance has effectively eliminated them from contention. In the American League, the Astros control the AL West, built on elite pitching and a dominant bullpen, while Yordan Álvarez's return could be pivotal. Seattle is competitive but lacks offensive consistency outside of Cal Raleigh. The Rangers struggle on the road but remain in the wild card hunt. The AL Central is ruled by the Tigers, who lead by 11.5 games with the best record in MLB. Other division teams like the Twins, Guardians, and Royals trail far behind and show little sign of catching up. The AL East is a four-team war among the Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox, and Rays. The Blue Jays dominate at home but are vulnerable on the road. The Yankees are aggressive buyers with deep pockets, while Boston's win streak thrust them into the race before a brutal post-break schedule. Tampa Bay has cooled off and may fade. Baltimore, once hyped, is now out of the conversation. Player performance and team value are heavily discussed, such as the Astros' closing combo of Hader and Abreu, the Mariners' unexpected offense, and concerns over Mookie Betts and the Dodgers' injuries. Betting odds provide deeper context. Dodgers and Tigers lead World Series projections, but analysts recommend the Astros (10:1), Blue Jays (20:1), Padres (28:1), and Mets (9:1) for better returns. These teams combine talent with upside and have the potential to strengthen at the deadline. The episode ends by highlighting key second-half questions: Can underperformers bounce back? Will top teams stay healthy? Who will be the most aggressive buyers? And which wild card hopefuls will surge? The next two months promise a thrilling path to October baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles Dodgers will get a much-needed rest for the next several days, and thankfully they head into the All-Star break with a healthy lead in the National League West after taking two of three games in San Francisco. In the series finale on Sunday, Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a gem, Freddie Freeman had two different go-ahead hits, and Tanner Scott continued his up-and-down season by blowing his seventh save of the year (although the Dodgers are now 4-3 in those games). On Saturday, the Dodgers fought to victory behind dominant pitching from Shohei Ohtani and Emmet Sheehan and offense from Michael Conforto (really?). Join us to celebrate a series win and a welcome break! Tube in all season long! Leave a voicemail or text the Friend of the Show hotline!

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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's offensive surge against the Boston Red Sox and explain why the Giants' next few weeks will be pivotal in the NL West race.--(3:00) - Giants offense erupts in finale vs Boston(9:30) - Heliot Ramos shines against Red Sox(15:30) - Landen Roupp's strong outing against Boston(24:30) - Assessing the race in the National League West(35:15) - Previewing San Francisco's next series against the Miami Marlins 

The National League West has changed a little bit with the addition of Rafael Devers to the Giants. But how much has it actually changed? Willard and Dibs discuss.

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.

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.

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.

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