Dodgers Debate: Pitching troubles already?
From Dodgers Debate by Bill Plaschke, Mirjam Swanson, Maddie Lee
April 17, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 55
About this episode
The episode discusses the Dodgers' pitching issues and potential changes to the roster.
The Dodgers are the best team in baseball, but the pitching is looking a little shaky. Should Roki Sasaki go to the bullpen? Is Edwin Diaz in trouble? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson break it all down.
People in this episode
Hosts: Bill Plaschke, Mirjam Swanson
Guest: Maddie Lee
Topics covered
- Dodgers
- pitching
- baseball
- Roki Sasaki
- Edwin Diaz
- sports analysis
Keywords
- Dodgers
- pitching troubles
- Roki Sasaki
- Edwin Diaz
- baseball analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Los Angeles Times
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