Dodgers Debate: Who is the MVP of the season so far?

About this episode

The hosts discuss the MVP of the Dodgers season so far, including the impact of Edwin Diaz's injury and Dalton Rushing's performance.

It’s been a big few weeks for the Dodgers. Edwin Diaz went on the IL (and Bill Plaschke is vindicated.) And is Dalton Rushing a bully or MVP or both? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson determine which one.

People in this episode

Hosts: Bill Plaschke, Mirjam Swanson

Guest: Maddie Lee

Topics covered

• Dodgers
• MVP debate
• baseball
• Edwin Diaz
• Dalton Rushing
• sports analysis

Keywords

• Dodgers
• MVP
• Edwin Diaz
• Dalton Rushing
• baseball
• sports debate
• Los Angeles Times

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Los Angeles Times

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