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Dodgers Debate

Dodgers Debate

By: Bill Plaschke Mirjam Swanson Maddie Lee
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are changing baseball constantly. From star players, to salaries, to breaking records and upsetting opposing fans, the team has the attention of not only the nation, but the world. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson, three writers who intimately cover the team, take you through the ups and downs of the season as they try to win another World Series. Or sign another superstar. They might do both.2025 Los Angeles Times Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Dodgers Debate: Midseason awards

    Dodgers Debate: Midseason awards
    Jul 3 2026

    Shocking news: the Los Angeles Dodgers are really good. And they haven't really even been clicking at the same time yet. Mookie Betts is looking like Mookie Betts, but injuries are still an issue. However, we're at the halfway point of the season almost and they look unstoppable. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about who is the MVP so far, who is improving and Roki Sasaki: the team's biggest issue at the moment.
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    14 mins
  • Dodgers Debate: Ohtani and Rushing, trouble in paradise

    Dodgers Debate: Ohtani and Rushing, trouble in paradise
    Jun 26 2026

    Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing aren’t really working. Will Smith, the starting catcher, is still on the injured list and not coming back soon. What do the Dodgers do? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at how Rushing can improve, why he needs to and what happens if he can’t work with Ohtani.
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    19 mins
  • Dodgers Debate: BLISTER WATCH. Should Shohei Ohtani Be shut down?

    Dodgers Debate: BLISTER WATCH. Should Shohei Ohtani Be shut down?
    Jun 19 2026

    Shohei Ohtani’s finger is being ripped open due to a blister. He has a knee issue. IS HE FALLING APART? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at the best player in baseball’s issues and wonder if it’s that time of the season where Ohtani could sit for a bit and heal up before the postseason.
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    18 mins
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