MAJOR: Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith RAISE BIG QUESTIONS | Los Angeles Dodgers TAKE OVER the Bronx
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of Shohei Ohtani's delayed pitching return and Will Smith's injury on the Dodgers' chances for success.
Los Angeles Dodgers weather uncertainty as Shohei Ohtani’s pitching return is pushed back indefinitely and Will Smith faces a troubling injury setback. The conversation explores Ohtani’s ongoing role as designated hitter, the domino effect on the Dodgers’ dynamic lineup, and raises the question: could LA win it all if Ohtani or Smith missed October? The discussion highlights Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s dominance, Roki Sasaki’s breakthrough performance at Yankee Stadium, and Dalton Rushing’s contributions behind the plate. Insights include the Dodgers’ enviable depth, evolving pitching rotation, and how defensive prowess and lineup versatility keep LA atop the MLB standings. With a tough road trip ahead against the Philadelphia Phillies. All that and more on today’s episode of Locked On Dodgers with Harry Ruiz and Travis Rodgers! Be a part of the show, hit us up on the Locked On Dodgers listener line: 279-356-2533 or 279-3 LOCKED. You can either leave us a voicemail or a text and you might be featured in our show. Don’t forget to subscribe, drop a comment, and join the conversation! --- 🔵 Follow & Subscribe for daily Dodgers talk on all Podcast platforms 🎧…
People in this episode
Hosts: Harry Ruiz, Travis Rodgers
Topics covered
- Shohei Ohtani
- Will Smith injury
- Dodgers lineup
- Yankee Stadium performance
- MLB standings
- pitching rotation
- defensive prowess
Keywords
- Dodgers
- Ohtani
- Smith
- Yamamoto
- Sasaki
- Rushing
- MLB
- injury
- lineup
- pitching
Sponsors
Amazon
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Organizations: Locked On Dodgers, Locked On Podcast Network
Places: Los Angeles, Bronx, Philadelphia Phillies
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