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Formerly known as the Dodgers Nation Blue Heaven Podcast, we have grown to become the Dodgers Nation Podcast Network: Join Doug McKain and special guests from around MLB, as we talk about this week in Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball. We pull from our platform of nearly one million followers across social media to gain insight on what the fans are thinking and do our best to represent all perspectives in the Dodgers Community. Look out for special interviews with other bloggers, celebrities, players, and more, along with giveaways for the best fans on earth!
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Jun 3, 2023 • 51min
DN Postgame - Mookie Betts is Unreal! Hits Two Home Runs, Kershaw Pitches a Gem, Dodgers Beat Yankees!
The Dodgers beat the Yankees in a 3-game series in LA! Mookie Betts has an absolute MONSTER GAME! He hit two homers, 3 RBIs, and went perfect at the plate! D-Mac discuss Mookie's unreal play against the Yankees and the absolute tears he's been on recently as he ended May hot and starts June hot again! D-Mac dives into Freddie Freeman winning NL Player of the Month today and how impactful Freddie and Mookie have been to the organization!Clayton Kershaw absolutely had a gutsy performance as he gives up 4 hits and 2 earned runs but managed to gut out 7 innings and 9 strikeouts against a potent Yankees lineup! D-Mac dives into Kershaw's performance on the mound, how he's picked up his form after some recent struggles, and more!Get Your Manta Mask and use Code: DN2023 - http://bit.ly/4049M6i
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Jun 1, 2023 • 31min
Blue Heaven Roundtable - What's Wrong With James Outman, Will LA DFA Trayce Thompson, Freddie Freeman Hottest Player in MLB
We dive into the James Outman's recent slump at the plate and what went wrong after his great start to his season. We talk about about what Outman can do get back to his great form and why this was expected as part of the youth movement in LA. We then dive into Trayce Thompson as he was on a horrendous slump that picked up a bit in Tampa Bay. We talk about whether LA will DFA Trayce and what that timetable looks like for Trayce and LA.We discuss the greatness of Freddie Freeman as he remains a hitting machine for the Dodgers, why his contract should be considered one of the most valuable in all of sports, and more!
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May 31, 2023 • 1h 20min
Episode 335 - Dodgers Updates and Injury News, Gavin Stone Thoughts, is Bobby Miller the Real Deal? & More
The Dodgers finally are home after a long 10-game road trip! We give some positive updates as Daniel Hudson returns to the mound today in hopes to make his return and contributions to this Dodgers team as soon as possible. Walker Buehler hopes to return to the mound as a start on September 1st and Michael Grove looks to make his return to the rotation this weekend at some point.The two rookie pitching prospects are the talk of the town! We dive into Gavin Stone's rough outings as he did not look any better on the mound against the Rays this past weekend and got sent back down to the minors. Bobby Miller looked like the real deal in his two starts. This leads into the conversations of whether LA will need to trade for a starter.We talk about the season as it's been 1/3 of the way through, pitching being not as strong, and more!Get Your Manta Mask and use Code: DN2023 - http://bit.ly/4049M6i
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May 28, 2023 • 58min
DN Postgame - Dodgers Lose Wild Game to Rays, Gavin Stone Not Ready Yet, Thompson Snaps Slump, Big Takeaways
The Dodgers only pick up 1 out of 3 in Tampa Bay after today's loss against the Rays. D-Mac breaks down Gavin Stone's rough outing as he only pitched two innings, giving up 10 hits and 7 earned runs. D-Mac discusses why Gavin Stone is not ready quite yet to be in the big leagues, and what he can do to improve if he were given another shot.It was an epic showdown for an early game as both teams had 7 runs by the 3rd inning came around. D-Mac breaks down Trayce Thompson breaking out of his huge slump and Chris Taylor knocking the ball around too. He gives the BIG takeaways from the wild game, the 10-game road trip, and more!Get Your Manta Mask and use Code: DN2023 - http://bit.ly/4049M6i
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May 28, 2023 • 31min
Blue Heaven Roundtable - Dodgers Trade Targets: Willy Adames, Tim Anderson, Nick Senzel, Andrew McCutchen & More!
The Dodgers have many holes in their lineup and bench! We discuss what moves LA could potentially go for before the trade deadline! The shortstop position is one of BIG interest before the trade deadline. Miguel Rojas has been stepping up defensively and the bat has woken up a little but there is a need for a everyday shortstop. We discuss the likes of Tim Anderson and Willy Adames being a move LA could make if they chose to be buyers in the trade market.The bench could use a few more bats with Trayce Thompson, Chris Taylor, and others not producing in the lineup. We dive into bats like Nick Senzel and Andrew McCutchen could be cheap moves LA could make to improve their lineup and more!
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May 27, 2023 • 48min
DN Postgame - Is Noah Syndergaard a Bust For the Dodgers? What Will LA Do With Thor? LA Loses to Rays 9-3
The Dodgers lose to the Tampa Bay Rays, 9-3! Noah Syndergaard continues to struggle on the mound so D-Mac breaks down the game from Syndergaard and whether he is a bust for the Dodgers. D-Mac discusses the events of the game and what led to LA losing in their first game of three in Tampa Bay!D-Mac dives into what LA will do with Thor as he continues to struggle and the likes of Bobby Miller rising up and performing well. He dives into the options are for LA with Thor and more!Get Your Manta Mask and use Code: DN2023 - http://bit.ly/4049M6i
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May 24, 2023 • 46min
Episode 334/DN Postgame - Bobby Miller Shines in Dodgers Debut, LA's Offense Beats up on Braves, LA Beats Atlanta!
Bobby Miller makes his debut against the Atlanta Braves! He was showing out in Atlanta after pitching 5 innings and landing 5 strikeouts! LA's offense came up BIG, giving the rookie run support by absolutely crushing the ball past the Braves' pitching staff!J.D. Martinez & Jason Heyward both hit bombs and the bullpen kept the Braves' potent offense at bay! We break down Bobby Miller's debut, what he can do in LA, LA's offense waking up, the Will Smith-Marcell Ozuna fiasco after Ozuna was seen nearly striking Smith again, and more!
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May 23, 2023 • 15min
Dougout - Dodgers Sign Ken Giles! Can LA Fix Formerly Elite Reliever, LA's Pitching Issues, Varland Back in LA
The Dodgers reportedly struck a deal with former MLB closer Ken Giles! D-Mac talks recent performances of Ken Giles as he looks to make a resurgence! D-Mac breaks down how LA can help Giles go back to elite reliever form, and what Giles role can be for LA's bullpen. He talks the state of the bullpen as they've pitched an extreme amount of innings as the starting rotation has been inconsistent, whether LA will make more moves, and more!
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May 23, 2023 • 51min
DN Postgame - J.D. Martinez, Freddie Freeman Power Dodgers Big Comeback Win vs. Braves, Gavin Stone Growing Pains
The Dodgers pull away the victory from the Atlanta Braves, 8-6! D-Mac breaks down the game after Gavin Stone struggled early and found a way to settle in! He talks about Gavin Stone's rocky start, what it means for LA, the growing pains with Stone, and more! D-Mac discusses the importance of J.D. Martinez's bat as he had himself a BIG game, going 4-5 and knocking a few homers in the ATL crowd! Freddie welcomed himself back to Atlanta as he hit a bomb and knocked in a few hits as well! The Dodgers found a way to power through the game as they notch another comeback victory in the year!Get Your Manta Mask and use Code: DN2023 - http://bit.ly/4049M6i
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May 22, 2023 • 14min
Dougout - Dodgers Calling Up Bobby Miller! Roster Moves, Julio Urias Placed on IL, Miller Expectations & More!
Julio Urias was placed on the IL this past week so that leaves Bobby Miller to be called up to make his MLB debut! D-Mac takes a look at his most recent starts in the minors as he has made some strides after a struggling start early in the season! D-Mac discusses Miller's pitch mix, how good he can be within the Dodgers rotation, the state of the rotation with Stone & Miller making their debut, and more!
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