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On this Monday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down a MAJOR roster decision the Dodgers need to make with Kiké Hernández returning, Tarik Skubal trade rumors, Mookie Betts continuing to struggle, and more!

On this Monday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down a BIG performance from Shohei Ohtani against the Padres, the Cy Young race, the Dodgers finding a new closer with Edwin Diaz out, and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first. Join our Dodgers Nation Fancave Series: https://dodgersnation.com/fancave/ 00:00 – Intro 02:14 – Dodgers Beat Padres: Mason "Meltdown" Miller 04:02 – Alex Call's Bold Baserunning Sets the Stage 05:56 – Andy Pages At Bat of the Year Against Miller 07:53 – Andy Pages: Homegrown All-Star in the Making 11:36 – Freddie Freeman Breaks Out of 0-for-18 Slump 13:21 – Hyeseong Kim's Mental Error & Andujar's Bomb 15:40 – Bullpen Shines: Scott, Klein, Vesia & More 17:24 – MV3: Freeman, Pages & the Bullpen Win the Night 20:35 – Freeman & Call Speak From the Clubhouse 28:01 – Mookie Betts Offensive Decline: A Growing Concern? 32:50 – Andy Pages Post-Game Interview: Breaking Down the At Bat 47:10 – Bad Brusdar Graterol Update: Surgery Possible 49:54 – Blake Snell Surgery Goes Well; Eric Lowry Joins Roster 53:26 – Ohtani-Roberts Disagreement & River Ryan on the Horizon *Dodgers beat Padres 5–4* in what DMAC calls the best, most satisfying win of the season. The Dodgers are now 30–9 overall, 9.5 games up on San Diego, snapping a brief losing streak after a five-game win streak. *Andy Pages delivers the at-bat of the year* — down 0–2 against elite Padres closer Mason Miller (who entered 15-for-15 in saves), Pages battled through a nine-pitch sequence at 101–102 mph, fouling off multiple pitches before lining a sacrifice fly to score Alex Call for the go-ahead run. Freddie Freeman called it one of the best at-bats he's ever seen in person. *Alex Call's aggressive baserunning set up the winning play* — Call pinch-ran for Max Muncy, bolted on Miller's first move, and reached third on a wild pickoff throw that glanced off Ty France's glove. The host defends Call's decision as savvy, game-situation awareness against a pitcher prone to cracking under pressure. *Freddie Freeman snaps his 0-for-18 slump* with two home runs — a first-inning two-run blast and a sixth-inning solo shot to right center. Freeman credited a swing adjustment (finishing higher to avoid cutting) and the presence of his father in the front row as key factors. *The Dodgers bullpen was the game ball* — Emmet Sheen started but went only four innings (4 ER). The pen covered five innings with contributions from Enriquez, Vesia, Treinen, Tanner Scott (win, 1.37 ERA), and Will Klein (7-of-10-pitch strikeout inning), a strong collective performance against a tough opponent. *Mookie Betts' offensive decline is flagged as a growing concern* — DMAC breaks down how Betts has dropped from a top-10 MLB hitter (2020–2023) to around 62nd in weighted runs created+ in 2024–2026, with slugging falling from 8th in baseball (.539) to 74th (.442). The host wonders if the #2 spot in the lineup is still optimal for him. *Kyle Tucker struggles against the Padres* — Goes 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a big rivalry game, including a weak three-pitch groundout in the eighth inning with runners in scoring position. The host acknowledges Tucker's improved May (.283 BA, .872 OPS) but says he needs to show up in marquee moments. *Brusdar Graterol update is grim* — After beginning a rehab assignment earlier in May, Graterol was shut down again with a lower back injury. Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said surgery could be a possibility. Graterol hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since the 2024 World Series, and the host notes he admitted during spring training he could barely walk in the offseason from pain. *Blake Snell surgery went well* — Dave Roberts confirmed Snell's procedure (removal of three loose bodies via a nano-needle scope) went as expected, and his recovery timeline is approximately a month closer than Edwin Diaz's...

0:00 – Intro 0:51 – Dodgers Dugout Live Open & Welcome 4:13 – Game Recap: Yamamoto vs. Michael King Pitchers' Duel 5:13 – Yamamoto's Line: 7 IP, 8 Ks, 1 Run 6:11 – Michael King's Dominance & Padres Bullpen Hold 7:13 – Bad Baserunning, Mookie & Ohtani Thrown Out 8:40 – Offensive Struggles: 0-for-7 with RISP, 7 Men Left on Base 9:40 – Dino Ebel's Controversial Hold Sign on Hyeseong Kim in the 6th 10:43 – Dodgers Trail Padres by Half a Game in NL West Standings 14:44 – Dave Roberts Postgame Scrum 17:41 – Roberts on Dino Ebel's Decision & Defending the Third Base Coach 18:51 – Dodgers Sign Jonathan Hernandez, Option Chase McDermott 22:57 – Injury Updates: Glasnow, Snell's Elbow Surgery, Bruihl, Dryer, Hespedius 25:03 – Eric Lauer Acquisition 28:04 – Ohtani vs. Roberts on Rest Days Dodgers lose 1-0 to the Padres in a pitchers' duel. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven strong innings (3 hits, 8 Ks, 2 walks) but surrendered a solo homer to Miguel Andújar in the first — the game's only run. Michael King was equally dominant, allowing no runs on 4 hits with 9 strikeouts. Offensive struggles were glaring. The Dodgers went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position, left 7 men on base, struck out 10 times, and had zero extra-base hits. Key contributors like Mookie Betts, Will Smith, and Max Muncy all went hitless with runners on. Controversial base coaching moment in the 6th inning: third base coach Dino Ebel put up a stop sign on Ha-Seong Kim after a ball got away from Fernando Tatis Jr., a decision many fans criticized given Kim's speed and Tatis's deep fielding position. Roster moves: The Dodgers signed right-handed reliever Jonathan Hernandez to a major league deal (previously with Texas and Seattle), and optioned Chase McDermott to Triple-A. Right-hander Ben Wiseman (shoulder inflammation) was transferred to the 60-day IL. Blake Snell to undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his pitching elbow — the same procedure Tarik Skubal had, with the Dodgers hoping for a similarly quick recovery (potentially return in June). Tyler Glasnow's timeline remains uncertain despite no long-term concern. Eric Lauer — recently DFA'd by Toronto after a rough 2025 — was acquired to slot into the rotation and keep the six-man rotation intact alongside Yamamoto, Sasaki, and Ohtani. Shohei Ohtani and Dave Roberts have a mild disagreement on rest days. Roberts credited Ohtani's recent hot streak to being "more refreshed" from rest. Ohtani pushed back, saying his improved posture and setup — not the days off — was the real key, hinting he'd prefer to stay in the lineup. NL West standings tighten: After the loss, the Dodgers sit at 29-19, a half game behind the 29-18 Padres, making the division race more competitive and raising questions about how the offense will perform against elite pitching going forward.

DMAC breaks down Roki Sasaki's EPIC outing against the Angels, leading the Dodgers to a morale-breaking 10-1 blowout.

On this Friday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain reacts to the news that Edwin Diaz is reportedly involved in an illegal cockfighting ring, Blake Snell being scratched from his start vs the Angels tonight and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Wednesday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain takes a deep dive into the Dodgers recent struggles, reacts to Shohei Ohtani getting two days off straight from hitting, speaks on the latest injury updates and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Tuesday night edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down the Dodgers' loss to the Giants, the historic Dodgers losing streak, Shohei Ohtani's homers, Yamamoto's outing, and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Tuesday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down LA trading for Alek Thomas, their 9-3 loss to the Giants, Shohei Ohtani's continued slump and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Monday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down a MAJOR roster decision the Dodgers need to make with Mookie Betts returning, Shohei Ohtani continuing to struggle, 10 big takeaways and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first. Download the Gametime App and use our code PITCH for $20 off your first purchase here: https://gametime.go.link/brSrW

On this Saturday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain reacts to the news that the Dodgers moved Tommy Edman to the 60-day IL, added a new pitcher to their roster, Blake Snell making his 2026 debut and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Friday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down the Dodgers' upcoming roster decisions, updates on Mookie Betts, Blake Snell, and Shohei Ohtani's offensive struggles, plus a segment on Dalton Rushing's "bad boy" image. And special guest Jerry Hairston Jr. joins the show! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Thursday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks the latest injury update on Tyler Glasnow, what it means for the current state of the Dodgers pitching rotation, Freddie Freeman's new batting stance and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Wednesday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down Shohei Ohtani's start vs the Astros, LA getting guys back off the IL soon, lineup changes the team should make and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Tuesday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain takes a deep dive on Shohei Ohtani's struggles, the reality of his 2-way status, the latest team injury updates and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Monday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down what's REALLY going on with Shohei Ohtani at the moment, 10 takeaways from the week, a preview of the Astros series and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Friday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain shares his early season offensive grades, breaks down Kyle Tucker's struggles, Brock Stewart's return, Blake Snell's plan, Roki Sasaki's slow start, and more! Plus, special guest appearance Jerry Hairston Jr. joins the show! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Thursday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down his big takeaways from the Dodgers series loss to the Marlins, big injury updates, Shohei Ohtani and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.

On this Thursday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain reacts to the Dodgers losing to the Marlins, Freddie Freeman struggling and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.