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The Dodgers drop a third game to the Braves as they face a series sweep against NL rival Atlanta Braves. D-Mac breaks down the game and where LA's bats struggled against Atlanta.D-Mac dives into the postseason concerns he has for pitching as Atlanta has been able to hit against LA, D-Mac's biggest takeaways, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Dodgers lose in a THRILLER to the Atlanta Braves in a potential NLCS preview! Mookie Betts showed out as he had another multi-homer game and NL MVP contender Ronald Acuña showed out as well! D-Mac breaks down the performances from the two superstars and who has the edge in the NP MVP race.D-Mac breaks down Lance Lynn as his problems giving up home runs has come back so he discusses how this affects the Dodgers as the postseason rolls around, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s show is going to be action-packed, as the Dodgers are just hours away from starting their most important series of the regular season. The team is welcoming the Atlanta Braves to Dodger Stadium for four games, in a battle of the teams with the two best records in baseball.This series could have major implications on not only the postseason and who gets home-field advantage, but also the MVP race with the top four candidates for the award all in Los Angeles this weekend: Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson.McKain and Pasillas are going to do a mega preview on this series, and talk about all the important storylines that come with it.Additionally, McKain and Pasillas are going to discuss who could potentially join the Dodgers as September call-ups, and the waiver madness that LA was not a part of.Finally, we have to ask: Are the Dodgers peaking too early? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Dodgers notch another W in their books as they beat the Diamondbacks! D-Mac breaks down the game and how LA is getting peak Mookie Betts! Betts seems to be in top MVP form and D-Mac dives into why LA needs to win now!Clayton Kershaw grinds out a close game and continues to be the mainstay for LA's pitching rotation. The bottom of the lineup showed out against the Diamondbacks so D-Mac dives into the bottom of the order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Shohei Ohtani tore his UCL and it is likely he will not pitch anytime soon. D-Mac breaks down whether the Dodgers should go all-in for Shohei Ohtani as he becomes a free agent this offseason. He gives an update on Shohei's injury and what it means for Ohtani's value as he was slated to get the biggest contract in baseball history! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Walker Buehler is trying his best to make a comeback sometime in September or even in October for a postseason run! D-Mac gives an update on Buehler as he works his way back to the mound and some videos surfacing of him throwing on the mound! D-Mac breaks down Walker Buehler's role in his potential return during the postseason and whether he will come back this season or not. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We are beginning the show with the breaking news regarding RHP Tony Gonsolin, who is undergoing Tommy John surgery on September 1, which will put his 2024 season in serious jeopardy.We’re going to react to that news, and what it means for the Dodgers’ rotation for the 2024 season and beyond.After the Gonsolin segment, we’re going to talk about Mookie Betts’ MVP push, as well as Cody Bellinger and Scott Boras’ recent comments shading the Dodgers regarding his injury. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Dodgers have some players on the horizon of returning from the injured list including J.D. Martinez, who has been great for LA this season. Daniel Hudson is another name the Dodgers could use on the mound so D-Mac gives updates on Martinez and Hudson. Blake Treinen is trying to make a comeback this season but it seems like it could be a long shot so D-Mac breaks down Treinen's comeback to the mound for LA. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Gavin Lux is a missing piece to the puzzle as the Dodgers to capitalize on this run under the operations of Andrew Friedman and with the likes of Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Clayton Kershaw, and others! D-Mac breaks down the latest on Gavin Lux as he continues to recover from an ACL injury and whether he is the future at shortstop for LA moving forward! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We have a lot to talk about on today’s show, starting with the Dodgers rotation. With Tony Gonsolin likely out for the rest of the year, the Dodgers have to decide who is going to step in and take his place. Ryan Pepiot seems like the best option, however, Gavin Stone and Emmet Sheehan could fill the role, too. We debate who should take over in the rotation, and want your thoughts, too.Additionally, we have to talk about Mookie Betts’ MVP season, and who deserves the award right now between him, Freddie Freeman, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson.Then, we’ll get to injury news, with huge updates on the likes of Blake Treinen and J.D. Martinez. With Martinez out, Michael Busch is getting a real opportunity to prove what he can do at the MLB level. We debate if he can make an impact on this team that could get him a role on the postseason roster.And finally, the last topic will be about how the Dodgers should manage the final six weeks of this season. They have the NL West all but locked up, but don’t want to get complacent like they did last year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands