Dodgers Debate

Dodgers Debate NLDS Game 2: Bats go cold

The Atlanta Braves took Game 2 of the NLDS, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2. The series heads to Atlanta tied, with the Braves’ best pitchers looming. Los Angeles T

Dodgers Debate: Tarik Skubal dominates as bats come alive

The Los Angeles Dodgers take defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in NLDS Game 1.  Tarik Skubal dominated and the Dodgers hit 3 home runs. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie

Dodgers Debate: Dodgers and Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves in NLDS Game 1 of the MLB playoffs. The heat is on. Literally. Game 1 might be around 100 degrees. Los Angeles Times be

Dodgers Debate: Who do the Dodgers want in the NLDS?

The Dodgers are in the playoffs. Shocking, breaking news. They did get a first round bye which, snark aside, is sort of shocking. Now, they wait to find out who they play

Introducing: House of Troy

House of Troy is a new podcast from LA Times Studios tracing the rise and fall of USC football, from coach Pete Carroll’s back-to-back national titles in the 2000s, to th

Dodgers Debate: Playoff bound! But, World Series bound?

In news that you knew was coming, the Dodgers won the NL West. Now, the team is still fighting for that first round bye they definitely need as many on the team heal up.

Dodgers Debate: Can this team turn it around in a month?

Shohei Ohtani is hurt. The Dodgers’ rotation is injured. The team is in a fairly long slump and a first round bye isn’t remotely guaranteed. Los Angeles Times beat writer

Dodgers Debate: There's hope! The Dodgers have big names coming back

It’s hot. It’s not great for the Dodgers. They’ve looked a bit lost since the All-Star break. But, rejoice! Will Smith is coming! Shohei Ohtani, as a pitcher, is returnin

Dodgers Debate: Never a dull moment with the Dodgers ...

Well, the Dodgers just can’t have some peace and calm, can they? Now, an owner is getting in on the fun with some controversy. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee an

Dodgers Debate: The Dodgers will stop at nothing to win

Tarik Skubal. He IS a Dodger. The team made the biggest splash at the trade deadline and upset a lot of MLB fans who don't like that the Dodgers will spend money to win.

Dodgers Debate: Trade deadline madness

Tarik Skubal. Is he a Dodger? Do they need him? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson really think so, and Plaschke has

Dodgers Debate: The White House and the trade deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the White House. It was hot. It was sort of odd? But mostly hot. But now that it’s over, we can get back to baseball. Los Angeles Times be

Dodgers Debate: What the Dodgers need right now

The second half of the baseball season is upon us and the Dodgers ended the first half looking… sort of sloppy. Shohei Ohtani might not be on the mound for a while. Will

Dodgers Debate: Midseason awards

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 in

Dodgers Debate: Ohtani and Rushing, trouble in paradise

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? L

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

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 Plasc

Dodgers Debate: The pitching blues of the summer

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is coming back to earth, blowing numerous games lately. And is Shohei Ohtani going to watch a new catcher after some ABS issues? Los Angel

Dodgers Debate: The team is calm,fans should be, too

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to be cruising at the moment, comfortably first in their division. Injured players are healing, some are coming back to form and the bullpen

Dodgers Debate: Age might actually be an issue

They had pitching injuries, now they have position player injuries. Dod the Dodgers have enough young players to make up for the loss of their veterans? Los Angeles Times

Dodgers Debate: See, there was no reason to panic!

OK, well, the Dodgers are fine. If you overreacted, then you are the opposite of the media. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirj