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Locked On Dodgers – Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Dodgers

Locked On Podcast Network, Vince Samperio, Jeff Snider

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Locked On Dodgers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball. Hosts Jeff Snider and Vince Samperio bring their smart, passionate Dodger takes as the Locked On Dodgers podcast provides your daily Dodgers fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Dodgers franchise. Locked On Dodgers takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on ...
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The Dodgers won on Opening Day behind the strength of their 'Big 3' on offense, as Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman both homered and the trio combined for six runs scored. It was a fun Opening Day with a new look at how the players were introduced, and all the usual trimmings of the big day. Tyler Glasnow and Ryan Yarbrough were all the Dodgers nee…
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The Los Angeles Dodgers gave fans a treat on the day before Opening Day by signing Will Smith to a 10-year, $140M extension. Smith will stick around as a Dodger, and the Dodgers get a deal with some deferrals bringing the luxury tax AAV to just over $12M. It's a beneficial deal all around. The Dodgers now have their top 4 in the lineup and top 4 in…
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Dave Roberts had some comments about Shohei Ohtani and the missing presence of his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. He feels that it was 'difficult' to really connect to Ohtani before and now that Mizuhara is out, the Dodgers may have an easier time interacting with Ohtani in general. Will this help Ohtani and the Dodgers? Mookie Betts misplayed…
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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani addressed the media on Monday and gave his statement on what happened with his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Ohtani mentioned that he never placed any bets or asked for bets to be placed for him. He placed all the blame on Mizuhara and his "lies." Beyond that, Ohtani started his throwing progression…
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are back on US soil and took on the Anaheim Angels of Orange County in the first game of the Freeway Series on Sunday. Before the game, LA star Shohei Ohtani announced that he would speak to the media on Monday about his ongoing saga with former interpreted Ippei Mizuhara, who had some revelations come to light this weekend …
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We got a few updates on the story involving Ippei Mizuhara and Shohei Ohtani. The latest report says that Ohtani did not know about anything until Mizuhara addressed the team. Also, should the Dodgers be concerned about Max Muncy's defense at third base? He made a pair of errors in Game 2 of the Seoul Series that cost the team in that moment. Lastl…
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After the first win in Korea, news broke that Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was accused of stealing from Ohtani in order to pay off gambling debts. There was so much to unpack from this story, and what could come from it. We only know what's been reported so far. On the actual field, the Dodgers lost the second game of the Seoul Seri…
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The 2024 MLB Season is here and Locked On has the most comprehensive MLB Season preview for you. Who wins each division? You’ll hear from every MLB host on our network debating who take the top spots in the AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central and NL West. Will we see the Baltimore Orioles, the Minnesota Twin, the Houston Astros, the A…
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The Ohtani Era is underway along with the 2024 season. Dodgers struggled early to find a clutch hit scratching out a couple of runs on sac flys to tie the game at 2. Then in the 8th a fortunate bounce for the Dodgers involving a glove malfunction for Jake Cronenworth ignited a rally for the Dodgers as they score 4 in the frame which included RBI fo…
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The Los Angeles Dodgers started their season (and Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career) off with a win in Korea. Ohtani had two hits and an RBI, the Dodgers offense broke through late in the game and the bullpen held things down. Tyler Glasnow also made his Dodgers debut, and while he wasn't as effective as he could be, he did enough to give the Dodgers …
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The big news in the baseball world on Monday was Blake Snell finally signing. He signed a two-year deal with the San Francisco Giants. It's been a strong offseason for the Giants after they missed out on Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but is it enough to truly worry the Dodgers about the division? Also, Miles Mikolas will the the St. Louis C…
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It appears the Dodgers are going with Gavin Stone over Michael Grove for the number five starter spot after Grove was part of a bullpen game in an exhibition game in Korea. Is this the right move? What can we expect from Grove as a reliever? Also, Kyle Hurt will likely be in the bullpen for the Seoul Series. Is there anything he can do to remain in…
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With no games or breaking news, today's episode is a mailbag episode. Most of the questions were in regards to Mookie Betts, Gavin Lux and the shortstop situation with the Dodgers. Vince does his best to try and answer every question and address every angle of this predicament the Dodgers are currently in. Lastly, Shohei Ohtani introduced everyone …
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his last Cactus League start and gave up eight hits and four runs in just over four innings. He did generate some swing and miss but the Mariners appeared to make an adjustment. Is there any concern to all the hits he's been allowing? Also, Will Smith was a late scratch on Wednesday with lower back tightness. If it's an issu…
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Shohei Ohtani had three hits, including a homer, on Tuesday and has highlighted the Dodgers 'Big Three' at the top of the order this spring. Is this the most dominant top three in an order ever? Also, Tyler Glasnow dominated the Giants, striking out eight hitters and pitching into the 6th inning. He's shown elite stuff this spring, and should be th…
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Dave Roberts announced that it will be Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in that order to start the Dodgers season in Korea and back home in Los Angeles. Any surprises there? Also, Gavin Lux has yet to quiet any concerns over his throwing. Did the Dodgers mess up in the past by not securing a long-term shortstop? Lastly, the Giants used a loopho…
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In somewhat stunning news, Mookie Betts is now the Los Angeles Dodgers' everyday shortstop. Dave Roberts announced the move and said that Gavin Lux will now be the second baseman. What were our initial thoughts? What did Betts have to say? Will this work out? Also, Emmet Sheehan will start the year on the injured list which leaves the No. 5 starter…
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wouldn't commit on Thursday to Gavin Lux being his Opening Day shortstop, adding more fuel to the fire caused by Lux's defensive struggles this spring. We talk about what that might mean and what could be causing Lux's throwing issues. Also, James Paxton had an abbreviated start in the Dodgers/Giants game th…
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his second Cactus League start and it was not as sharp as his first. A look at how he did, what he said and our thoughts about it. Also, Gavin Lux's arm is starting to become a genuine concern. Could him and Mookie Betts switch spots in the infield? Lastly, Daniel Hudson will be in the Dodgers bullpen. Does he deserve to be,…
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Shohei Ohtani faced his former team on Tuesday but it was the news he gave afterward that really matters. Ohtani said he is done rehabbing as a hitter and is now preparing for being the team's DH in Korea. Also, Mookie Betts was seen talking to Mike Trout and fans on social media compared it to Betts talking to Freddie Freeman and Ohtani in the pas…
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made a small deal on Monday, acquiring infielder Andre Lipcius from the Detroit Tigers for cash. Does this indicate any concern over Gavin Lux's defense or Max Muncy's hand? Also, Mookie Betts mentioned he wants to be a legend in baseball. What does that mean exactly, and can Betts make that happen? Lastly, we believe we saw…
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made their first cuts of the spring with no real surprises; however, Andy Pages' hot start to spring may have left some fans wondering. But we tried to clear that up. There were four games over the weekend, and a lot happened so we highlighted the top moments from those games. Lastly, there was some concern about Yoshinobu Y…
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In an extra episode for the week, the guys give an update on Max Muncy's hand, and then get into the level of concern for Gavin Lux's defense after a pair of errors this week. They also talk about Kiké Hernández's comments about his free agency journey, as well as the though of potential collusion from MLB owners. Lastly, Shohei Ohtani broke his ow…
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Keith Law of The Athletic recently put out his annual Top 100 Prospects list, and there are five Los Angeles Dodgers prospects who made the cut. Today, Keith joins Jeff to talk about those five – Josue De Paula, River Ryan, Dalton Rushing, Gavin Stone, and Thayron Liranzo – along with Diego Cartaya and Andy Pages, two guys who were on Law's list la…
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his spring debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it was everything we could have hoped for as he struck out three in two innings and showed filthy stuff. Jeff is here to talk about Yama's debut and whether he might be more important to the 2024 Dodgers than Shohei Ohtani. Finally, we dig into Andy Pages, who had a great day…
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Shohei Ohtani made his spring debut for the Dodgers and started off pretty rough before answering the call with an opposite-field home run. Ohtani's debut was seen all over the social media world, and not everyone was happy about it. Also, does the order of Mookie Betts - Shohei Ohtani - Freddie Freeman make sense for the top of the order? Lastly, …
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