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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers' loss to the Reds on Wednesday in Cincinnati, including a fateful eighth inning in both halves, plus Shohei Ohtani leaving his pitching start with cramping in his right hip. Also, more on Alex Freeland's major league debut, Freddie Freeman hitting his first home run in a month, Blake Snell pitching Saturday in Tampa, and everything you wanted to know about MLB Rule 9.16(h)(1). The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the Thursday trade deadline and the Dodgers on the road this week to play the Reds and Rays. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday's episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers scored five two-out runs on the night and completed a comeback win over the Reds. Will Smith drove in a pair of runs, including the game-winning double in the ninth inning. Also, notes on Tyler Glasnow's five walks but the bullpen saved the day with five scoreless innings. Alexis Díaz got four outs amid boos from his former home crowd in Cincinnati to earn the win. Alex Vesia struck out two in the ninth and is the third different Dodgers pitcher to earn a save in the last five days. Alex Freeland got his first call-up to the majors and though he didn't play on Tuesday, he'll make his major league debut starting at third base on Wednesday. Speaking of the hot corner, Max Muncy started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, just four weeks after suffering a bone bruise in his left knee. Hyeseong Kim was the corresponding roster move for Freeland. Kim was placed on the injured list with right shoulder bursitis. The Three-Inning Sav

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Dodgers weekend in Boston, plus the opener in Cincinnati, a 2-2 stretch. Walker Buehler got his ring, Teoscar Hernández is swinging the bat better of late, Shohei Ohtani has already scored 100 runs, and slowly but surely key pieces of the roster (Blake Snell and Max Muncy) are getting closer to returning. Also, Alex Freeland could be on his way this week to help the infield. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Three-Inning Save podcast, Shohei Ohtani tied a Dodgers record by homering in five straight games, while Tyler Glasnow struck out 12 and has given the rotation a much-needed boost. The Dodgers eked out a series win over the Twins thanks to a ninth-inning comeback culminating in a two-run, walk-off single by Freddie Freeman. Plus information on the upcoming series against the Red Sox, Ben Casparius suffering a calf cramp but avoided the injured list, and how the Dodgers roster will look very different the next time they play at home in a week and a half. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the Dodgers vs. the Red Sox at Fenway Park, and reuniting with old friend Walker Buehler. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday's episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Dodgers closer Tanner Scott was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, the latest blow to a bullpen that has been busy all season. Also, Rich Hill is back in the majors. The 45-year-old former Dodgers pitcher was called up on Tuesday to start for the Royals, his 14th major league team to tie Edwin Jackson, also a former Dodger, for the most teams by any player in MLB history. Also, with the Phillies beating the Red Sox on walk-off catcher's interference on Monday night, it marked just the second such occurrence in MLB in the last 105 seasons. The last one was by the Dodgers, against the Reds on August 1, 1971, with Manny Mota daring to steal home and Johnny Bench behind the plate. Old friend Bob Timmermann wrote about bases-loaded catcher's interferences back in 2007 at The Griddle. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produce

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Jen Ramos Eisen talks about her reporting on Diamond Baseball Holdings, the private equity firm that owns over 45 minor league baseball teams, including Dodgers affiliates the Oklahoma City Comets, Tulsa Drillers, and the Ontario-bound Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Related reading: Diamond Baseball Holdings’ ever-expanding minor league empire, at Defector; and media capitulation of MLB holding the All-Star Game in Atlanta, four years after pulling the game, at The Objective. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani pitched three strong innings and also hit a two-run home run, and Will Smith homered twice to lead the Dodgers over the Twins to snap a three-game losing skid for Los Angeles.On Tuesday's Three-Inning Save, we recap the Dodgers win, Tanner Scott suffering a forearm injury, Freddie Freeman remaining in the lineup one day after getting hit by a pitch on his left wrist, and the bullpen swap of Edgardo Henriquez coming up and Lou Trivino getting designated for assignment. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we discuss two weeks of bad Dodgers baseball, including 10 losses in their last 12 games, and two sweeps at the hands of the Brewers. Plus Freddie Freeman got hit by a pitch on his left wrist (X-rays were negative), Mookie Betts is now hitting second, the team is struggling offensively and defensively. But there are positive signs, like Shohei Ohtani finding his power stroke, Tyler Glasnow looking good in his return from the injured list, and Blake Snell nearing his own return. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about the Dodgers headed to the All-Star Game and look back at Clayton Kershaw reaching 3,000 strikeouts The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about Max Muncy’s left knee injury and the fallout at third base for the Dodgers. Plus, Clayton Kershaw gets to 3,000 strikeouts and is named an All-Star, for the latter joining Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Jacob Burch recounts his weekend watching the Dodgers in Kansas City with Craig Minami, as well as a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we review the first half of the season for the Dodgers, who withstood several pitching injuries to hold a comfortable lead in the National League West, and tied for the best record in baseball. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the 3-team race in the National League West, as the Dodgers have 10 games in a row against the Padres and Giants. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of the Dodgers pitching depth chart now that Tony Gonsolin was placed on the injured list with right elbow discomfort. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we bid farewell to longtime Dodgers Chris Taylor and Austin Barnes, each of whom were released by the Dodgers in May. And we look ahead to the Dodgers vs. Yankees this weekend at Dodger Stadium. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back at the last two weeks of Dodgers baseball, and a schedule getting more challenging for a pitching staff that is succumbing to attrition. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk about Andy Pages solidifying his standing on the Dodgers roster, plus a look at the team’s history on artificial turf, and a look at the week ahead against the Angels and A’s. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recount the Dodgers’ winning road trip through Atlanta, Miami, and Phoenix, Freddie Freeman winning player of the week, Shohei Ohtani’s game-winning home run, and more. Also, injuries to Teoscar Hernández, Evan Phillips, and Tommy Edman. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices