Lunchtime With Roggin And Rodney

Andy McCullough from the Athletic joins us just hours after he broke the story that Tony Clark will be leaving his post as the head of the MLBPA. Its Lit features Dave Roberts' first speech to the entire Dodgers' team before spring training, Mark Cuban's interesting thoughts on tanking in the NBA, and a former Dodger signing with a hated rival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinny Bonsignore of the CA Post hops on to talk about Tyreke Hill's future, whether CJ Stroud could be traded, the Rams potential search for a QB of the future and more. Tony Clark unceremoniously stepped down as head of the MLBPA at the most inopportune time. Also, would you have surgery to make yourself taller?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lakers President of Business Ops, Tim Harris, announced that he will be stepping down at the end of the season as Mark Walter continues to extend his tentacles in the Lakers organization. An ESPN article explains that the Lakers would like Lebron to stay, but the implication is that it would be on THEIR terms, not his.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys continue their discussion on the Dodgers and the upcoming CBA negotiations. It's Lit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Woike talks All-Star Weekend, and Lebron's possible retirement. Retired Umpire Cowboy Joe West joins the guys to talk about the new ABS system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manny Machado and Bryce Harper talks about the Dodgers dominance. An Olympic Curling Controversy. DV joins the show from Arizona for Spring Training Talk. The NBA All-Star Weekend was a flop in LA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AM 570 Lakers insider, Allen Sliwa joins us. Its Lit features the Big 10's version of a 24 team CFP, one idea the NBA has to try to curb tanking and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Nightengale from USA Today hops on to talk Dodgers and other MLB topics as Spring Training is officially underway. What are the nuances of the ABS system as it begins its maiden voyage in MLB this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Paul announced his retirement on Instagram after 21 seasons in the NBA. Lebron became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple double as the Lakers beat the Mavs in their final game since the All-Star break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Auslund joins Roggin and Rodney to talk about the Clippers, All-Star Game and the Tanking issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roggin & Rodney talk about Kike back with the Dodgers and if Luka should play in the All-Star Game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Harris joins us from Phoenix as the Dodgers begin reporting to Spring Training. Its Lit features a deeper look into the Clippers' reasoning for trading Zubac, Kuminga's friends taking advantage of the free food at Warrior games (allegedly) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan Phillips signed a 1 year contract with the Dodgers (at the expense of Ben Rortvedt). The Lakers sat all of their starters and got trounced by Wemby and the Spurs. Lebron isnt a fan of the 65 game threshold for NBA awards eligibility. A former USC linebacker was just granted his 9th season of eligibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinny Bonsignore joins us from Vegas where Klint Kubiak was introduced as head coach of the Raiders. Its Lit features a VERY public apology for infidelity from an Olympic athlete, the end of a streak for Lebron and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lakers lost to OKC who were without SGA (Luka was out too). We explain why a salary cap isnt the answer if you have poor management. Sam Darnold actually lost money by winning the Superbowl?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puka Nacua made some headlines based on comments he made from a podcast interview, a tweet he sent during the Superbowl and a video that surfaced of him looking as if he may be drunk in the street before a friend grabbed him and put him in a car. Its Lit features an update on Lindey Vonn's career, another former head coach joining the Chargers' staff and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Dickerson joins us as we discuss the fallout from the Superbowl (inclduing Bad Bunny's halftime performance). We talk about Lindsey Vonn's devastating injury on Sunday morning. Would you eat iguana pizza?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred and Rodney discuss all aspects of the Superbowl as Sam Darnold became the first USC QB to start and win a Superbowl. Rob Pelinka says that he and Jeanie are in charge of the Lakers' front office expansion effort "with Mark [Walter's] support. The interesting story of how the Tarik Skubal arbitration case unfolded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinny Bonsignore checks in from Santa Clara one final time before the Superbowl. Its Lit features a Dodger fan favorite being DFA'd, an accomplished offensive mind joining Sean McVay's staff and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB GM, Jim Bowden, joins the show to talk about the Dodgers' run of dominance and if they are "bad for baseball." Emmanuel Clase's rigged pitches scandal is bigger than we thought. Could the Angels start their own RSN and bring the Kings with them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.