The Lineup
The weekly podcast for True Blue LA, hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, bringing you Dodgers news, analysis, humor, and more, including Questions from Craig Minami.
Goodbye to the podcast, for now
The final episode of the True Blue LA podcast, after 10 years of talking about the Dodgers.
Podcast: The Dodgers without Gavin Lux
Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux tore the ACL in his right knee during spring training, and will miss the entire 2023 season. A look at the domino effect and how Lux’s injury affects Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, the outfield, and the roster.
Dodgers add to the roster before spring training
With spring training now upon us, we look at the busy last week for the Dodgers, agreeing to terms with outfielder David Peralta plus pitchers Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson.
Spring training is almost here
Spring training is less than two weeks away, and the Dodgers roster looks mostly set, barring some late additions. We look at playing time expectations for Miguel Vargas and Miguel Rojas, a salary arbitration review, and a new deal for Tony Gonsolin.
Divvying up Dodgers playing time
We look ahead to the 2023 Dodgers, and make our picks for most playing time at five different positions, and the likelihood of some rookies stepping in for bigger roles. Plus, a breakdown of the Dodgers acquiring shortstop and old friend Miguel Rojas from the Marlins.
Projecting Dodgers starting pitching in 2023
A look at a very robust free agent market this offseason, one the Dodgers have largely shied away from to date. We look at Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts joining NL West rivals, plus take stock of Dodgers starting pitchers and who might they still add.
A Dodgers roster in flux
On the eve of the MLB winter meetings, we take stock of a Dodgers roster that will soon have Clayton Kershaw and Shelby Miller, but no Cody Bellinger. It’s a roster light on depth, with several needs heading into the offseason.
Figuring out the Dodgers 2023 rotation
With Clayton Kershaw coming back and Tyler Anderson moving down Interstate 5 to Anaheim, we take a look at the Dodgers starting rotation. Plus some other roster updates from the first two weeks of the offseason.
Where will the Dodgers free agents sign?
Picking the 2023 teams for 10 Dodgers free agents, headlined by Clayton Kershaw and Trea Turner. Plus, Justin Turner won the Roberto Clemente Award and Mookie Betts won another Gold Glove Award, his sixth.
Dodgers offseason is here quicker than expected
With several days of hindsight, we look back at the Dodgers NLDS loss to the Padres, ending a 111-win season after the first round of the playoffs. Plus we get a head start on the coming offseason.
Previewing the Dodgers-Padres NLDS weekend
Taking stock of the first two games of the NLDS, with the Dodgers winning Game 1 but losing Game 2 to the Padres. A look at highlights from the first two games, plus a goose, and a look ahead at Games 3 and 4 in San Diego.
Dodgers-Padres NLDS preview
The Dodgers will battle the Padres in the National League Division Series. We break down the matchup between the very familiar foes, and wonder what LA’s 14-5 mark against San Diego during the regular season will tell us in the postseason.
Predicting MLB’s wild card round
The Dodgers regular season is over, and after 111 wins they get five days off before having to play a postseason game. In between is the wild card round, so we pick the winners of the four series which will run from Friday to Sunday, with the Dodgers awaiting the winner of Mets vs. Padres.
Place your Betts
We take stock of our various 2022 Dodgers bets (not Betts, except in some cases), and chronicle how much Craig Kimbrel’s stock has plummeted in the last week.
Who is the Dodgers MVP?
With two weeks remaining in the Dodgers’ season, we look back at contributions from various players and decide who should be the team’s Most Valuable Player, a choice that came down to Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.
Guessing the Dodgers playoff roster
The Dodgers have clinched the NL West for a 9th time in 10 years, so we look ahead to the postseason and try to predict the playoff roster.
Wake me up when September ends
The Dodgers have finished off one of their best Augusts in franchise history, so we look ahead to September, when Clayton Kershaw and Miguel Vargas rejoin the team, and other injured pitchers looming. Plus, appreciating Dodgers-Mets and minor league baseball.
Podcast: Preparing for October and beyond
The Dodgers lost Walker Buehler to another Tommy John surgery, but in the meantime are still playing well. They locked up Max Muncy for 2023 with an option for 2024, and the offense looked great against a pair of Cy Young candidates
Who’s pitching for the Dodgers in October?
Walker Buehler is out for the year, Clayton Kershaw is on the injured list, but Dustin May is back in the rotation this week. Trying to piece together the Dodgers postseason pitching staff, including which of the rehabbing relievers will make their way back, too.
Remembering Vin Scully
Legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully died at age 94, so we look back at what made him so special and reminisce on how he touched our lives and so many others during his astonishing 67-year career.
Dodgers fine tuning down the stretch
With a big lead in the division and a week before the trade deadline, the Dodgers are in a position to basically set themselves up for October.
The lineup: All-Star rosters, snubs, and memories
The All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium is almost here, and at least four Dodgers will play for the National League. We break down the roster, and also share our favorite All-Star memories from years past.
The Lineup: Captain gets a new contract, Taylor has foot fracture
Catching up on two weeks of Dodgers news, including injuries to Mookie Betts (who’s since returned), Chris Taylor, and Andrew Heaney. Plus, catcher Austin Barnes got a new contract extension through 2024.
The Lineup: Gonsolin’s ascension, Buehler’s injury
A recap of a rather weird week for the Dodgers, which included getting swept in San Francisco and Walker Buehler needing to miss three months with a flexor tendon strain. But Los Angeles is being kept afloat by the likes of Tony Gonsolin, and his resurgent season.
The Lineup: Guessing the middle 54 games
Now that the Dodgers season is one-third over, we take guesses at some performances for the middle 54 games of the 2022 campaign.
Podcast: Tales from the group chat
Looking back on the Dodgers May, plus injury updates. But the most important thing is the MLB-wide glorious distraction that is the Tommy Pham vs. Joc Pederson fantasy football kerfuffle.
Podcast: Pitching crunch coming?
The Dodgers are currently operating with four starting pitchers and a series of fill-ins while Clayton Kershaw and Andrew Heaney rehab their injuries. What that means for the next few weeks, especially with active rosters reducing to a 13-pitcher limit beginning Monday.
Podcast: Wall-to-wall baseball
The Dodgers played their first home doubleheader in 23 years, part of four games in a 45-hour span. It was a weird week for Los Angeles, with a long losing streak followed by a long win streak, with two starting pitchers making major league debuts along the way.
Podcast: It’s all relative
A look at the Dodgers’ start to the season, which has their offense leading the majors in runs scored per game but still feeling like not everyone is clicking just yet.
Podcast: Scoring is down in MLB, Bauer suspended
Recapping April for the Dodgers, in which scoring was way down across MLB. Also, the Trevor Bauer situation moved closer to a resolution, with the pitcher getting suspended two years by MLB.
Podcast: Two big innings
The stacked Dodgers lineup hasn’t looked so hot through four games, outside of two big innings. We also wonder what’s up with Julio Urías and his decreased velocity.
Podcast: The MLB season is finally here
After an extended lockout and a shortened spring training, the 2022 Major League Baseball is finally upon us. We look at where the Dodgers are at heading into their first series of the year at Coors Field in Colorado.