Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast

Five Dodgers were named to the National League All-Star team: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Andy Pages, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the midsummer classic on July 14.

Ohtani, Freeman, Muncy, and Pages are in the starting lineup, matching the Dodgers team record for most All-Star starters set in 1974 and 1980.

Plus more on Mookie Betts recent hot streaks and milestones, and Justin Wrobleski’s excellent campaign.

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The Dodgers in June and into July have distanced themselves from the pack in the National League West.

A look at their recent hot stretch, the returns of Teoscar Hernández and Evan Phillips, and the Dodgers this week matching their total games played as Los Angeles and Brooklyn.

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Shohei Ohtani already has more home runs in any three-year period in Dodgers history, and there is still half of 2026 yet to be played. The Dodgers star on Monday in Minnesota hit his 17th home run of this season, giving him 126 home runs since the start of 2024. That’s one more than Duke Snider’s previous franchise record of 125 home runs, hit in overlapping three-year periods from 1954-56 and 1955-57.

Ohtani is also having another stellar June, a month in his career during which he has a slugging percentage above .700.

Plus, more on Freddie Freeman’s 2,500th career hit and Dodgers history, team defensive improvements this season, interleague play, and Mexican food.

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More Dodgers injuries came this week, when Kyle Tucker left Monday’s game with back spasms and won’t return until this weekend at the earliest. Dalton Rushing took a foul tip off the mask and missed nearly two games before returning Wednesday.

Catcher Will Smith didn’t travel with the team on its 9-game road trip, which means July 2 is his earliest possible date back. On a more positive note, outfielder Teoscar Hernández is rehabbing this week with Triple-A Oklahoma City, and reliever Evan Phillips is getting closer to returning from Tommy John surgery last June.

Plus notes on Emmet Sheehan, Brock Stewart, Landon Knack, and an upcoming Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Walker Bueherl pitching matchup this weekend in San Diego. 

The Three-Inning Save is part of Bleav Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.

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Shohei Ohtani is dealing with inflammation in his left knee that isn’t going away, but he’s still found a way to be productive, including hitting a game-winning home run on Tuesday.

 
Ohtani on Wednesday gave up a four-run inning, just the second multi-run frame against him all season. But he still completed six innings in the win, something he’s done in 11 of his 12 starts. The blister on his right hand has bugged him for a few starts and busted open during Wednesday’s game.

Plus, Justin Wrobleski stayed hot and worked quick to beat the Rays in under two hours, on four days of rest. Will Smith won’t be ready to return this Friday, as he still works through his neck inflammation. Teoscar Hernández might be ready for a rehab assignment next week. Brock Stewart is getting closer to a return as well, likely throwing on back-to-back days in the minors this week.

The Three-Inning Save is part of Bleav Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.

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