Inuries & ineffectiveness — Los Angeles Dodgers Face Pitching Challenges Amid Playoff Push
The Los Angeles Dodgers are grappling with significant pitching setbacks as Tyler Glasnow is sidelined for the season with a sprained elbow, and Clayton Kershaw is likely out for the remainder of the regular season. Can the Dodgers’ offense carry them to a World Series victory despite these hurdles?
This episode breaks down Walker Buehler’s recent performance against the Braves, where he pitched six innings and allowed two runs. While not his peak, it’s a positive sign for the Dodgers’ pitching rotation. The discussion also covers the Dodgers’ strong playoff positioning, with a favorable schedule that could secure them the 2nd seed and a first-round bye.
Join us for an engaging analysis of the Dodgers’ postseason prospects and the pivotal role their offense will play. Don’t miss out on these crucial insights into the Dodgers’ path to potential glory.
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0:00 Intro
2:40 Dodgers’ Weekend Turnaround
4:44 Dodgers’ Playoff Outlook
6:56 Media’s Reaction to Tyler Glasnow’s Departure
13:25 Dodgers’ Struggles in Recent Games
17:21 Dodgers’ Playoff Challenges
19:40 Michael Kopech’s Bullpen Role
20:52 Dodgers’ Pitching Challenges and Strategies
28:35 Dodgers’ Winning Strategy in October
31:06 Dodgers’ Playoff Prospects
33:05 The Debate Over the Bye Week
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There’s no way you can not be concetned about TG’s next 4 years simply because of his history of what happens when he reaches a certain number of innings.
You don't have to be a doomer about it but you also can't pretend it's a coincidence. Injury prone pitchers don't tend to have less injuries into thier 30’s.
I’d like the dodgers to give Buehler a 1 year contract to show what he can do and earn his money. They need the pitching depth and he loves playing in LA.
Teams that make it deep into the playoffs in this era will go through 9-12 starters in the regular season just to get there.
So who's the jackass who came up with this unflattering thumbnail of Ohtani? lol
Well, it all points to Walker being the starter for game 3 so I hope he continues to improve, yes, he had 5 walks but I think he was somewhat better in this one. Knack now has a much clearer path to the playoffs roster… you think they should "ramp up" Vesia so he can go 2 innings without much sweat?