Can the Los Angeles Dodgers be dethroned in the National League, or are they destined for a historic third consecutive pennant win?
This burning question forms the heart of a lively debate between California Post baseball columnists Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris in the latest episode of the Dodgers Post podcast. Their discussion follows the Dodgers’ recent series victory over the Phillies, which further cements the team’s ambitions for a World Series trifecta.
The Phillies were anticipated to be formidable opponents for the Dodgers this season, alongside other potential rivals in the NL such as the Brewers, Braves, and Cubs.
However, with the Dodgers clinching two of three games at Citizens Bank Park, Hernandez and Harris delve into the pressing question of whether any team in the league genuinely stands a chance of thwarting the Dodgers’ quest for another World Series title.
Later, the two also discuss Kyle Tucker’s ongoing slump, the latest updates on Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury and Dalton Rushing’s progress while serving as starting catcher in Will Smith’s absence.
They also analyze the team’s plans for the upcoming trade deadline, and why — as of now — the Dodgers still seem unlikely to make any splashy acquisitions.
Then, as always, they open up the mailbag and answer questions from the audience, including whether the team would have been better off re-signing Cody Bellinger this winter.
Finally, they wrap up by reviewing their predictions from last week, making new ones for the Dodgers’ upcoming series against the Mets and quizzing each other with trivia.
All that and more on the latest episode of the Dodgers Post podcast. Subscribe on YouTube or follow along on Apple and Spotify.