Blue Heaven

Dodgers Trade Deadline Predictions, LA's Lineup With Juan Soto, Fixing Max Muncy & More! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dodgers swept the Giants in very convincing fashion over the weekend and with that came the question... is there still room for this team to actually get better? The simple answer is yes, but even still, the offense has been electric while firing on most cylinders and the starting rotation continues to get it done.With what the Dodgers have working well for them, and considering what players are expected to return from injury in the coming weeks, we look ahead at the trade deadline and consider out of the box options on and off the market. Of course, there's also plenty of Juan Soto and Luis Castillo trade talk.Plus our "start, bench, cut" on Blue Heaven features three bullpen arms that have been on the struggle bus. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The guys went to the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium and share their thoughts on the experience. Plus, Brook -- this week's roundtable host -- asks the panel which Dodgers are the biggest improvement and regression candidates for the second half of the season. And, of course, Juan Soto talk. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coming at you live right after Monday's Home Hun Derby, the guys react to future Dodger Juan Soto's win at Chavez Ravine. Plus Clayton Kershaw rightfully starts the All-Star game and Marlins fans are salty about it and we ask for content ideas for our trip to Dodger Stadium for the first midsummer classic in LA in 42 years. And yes, there is plenty of Juan Soto trade talk. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We've passed the mid-season mark and despite a mountain of things not going the right way, the Dodgers continue to impress in the NL West and beyond. The guys look back at a successful 10-1 homestand and an unlikely Sunday come-from-behind win that elicited visions of the 2017 Dodgers team.Next, the rosters dropped for the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium and LA is well represented with four players on the NL team. However, four just might not be quite enough when taking a closer look. We identify five All-Star snubs including Will Smith, Freddie Freeman, and Julio Urias. Plus, for the sake of playing with fire, should Tyler Anderson have gotten an ASG nod over Clayton Kershaw?Finally, the big stuff. Andrew Friedman came out of hiding and gave some hot nuggets to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Friedman talked about LA's thinking heading toward the 2022 trade deadline and we argue that -- smartly -- his words were likely more lip service than anything else.Plus, road trip win/loss predictions and mor

The Dodgers lose Chris Taylor for an undetermined amount of time and now more than ever have a clear need for another bat in the lineup. Will the team stay internal or hit the trade market? Plus our mid-season grades for the bullpen, the offense and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Craig Kimbrel has not passed the eye test often as a Dodger, but his stats are painting a wild, up and down picture of someone who should be more successful. We talk Kimbrel and (once again) who could potentially help at the backend of the bullpen if the veteran continues to falter.Plus thoughts on the new top of the order, live reactions to CT3's big injury, and the argument over who should start for the NL in the All-Star Game, Tony Gonsolin or Clayton Kershaw. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's roundtable, Clint naviates the panel through the latest in Dodgers Nation. The big topic focuses on LA's up-and-down offense and incredibly weak bench. The panel of analysts this week includes Doug, Brook, and Eric via Zoom. Together, we look at how the bats can improve and whether help really can come from outside of the organization. Plus, once Mookie Betts returns, does the red hot Trea Turner drop from the leadoff spot?Next, the guys are tasked with picking just four Dodgers to represent the team in the All-Star Game in July. It's harder than you think!And finally, we look ahead to the weekend set against the Padres where, once again, the question is asked... is this a rivalry yet? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's Blue Heaven, the guys discuss internal options that can help the bullpen and the starting rotation. Plus our latest thoughts on whether the front office will actually be active at this year's trade deadline. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome guest analyst Jeff Snider from the Locked on Dodgers podcast to talk about all the latest in Dodgers Nation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a busy and jumbled edition of the Blue Heaven podcast, Clint and Brook catch up on a week plus a day's worth of Dodgers baseball. Mookie Betts is out with a rib injury and the team bypassed all internal options for outside help in old friend Trayce Thompson.The guys disagree on what the next few weeks in blue might look like for the veteran outfielder.Next, we look at the scorching hot Tony Gonsolin who on Tuesday picked up his league-leading 9th victory. While an All-Star game berth feels like a foregone conclusion at this point, we wonder aloud whether the new staff ace should actually consider skipping the game for the greater good. We throwback and cite former Dodger and friend of the show Ross Stripling's 2019 appearance with Blue Heaven where he admitted to being gassed in his 2018 All-Star season and re-thinking pitching in that exhibition.At any rate, while Tony Gonsolin is firmly in the hot part of "Who's Hot, Who's Not," closer Craig Kimbrel is absolutely on the other end

Everything that could go wrong went wrong for the Dodgers over the weekend in San Francisco. Not only did they get swept by the hated Giants, injury was added to insult with the loss of Walker Buehler to an arm injury.In this week's Blue Heaven, the guys discuss how the team could look to fill the void left by Buehler both internally and out on the trade market. We also talk about the roster that has seemingly been somewhat flawed since spring training and opening day.Next, the big news involves Dave Roberts' assessment of the Dodgers' recent struggles and Justin Turner's disagreement with the manager's take. 60 games into the season and it feels like things still aren't quite clicking for the LA roster.Finally, we take a look at the week ahead with the Angels and Guardians coming to Dodger Stadium. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Dodgers Nation roundtable, Brook returns and navigates the panel through some hot Dodgers topics including Tony Gonsolin and Tyler Anderson's All-Star chances, Cody Bellinger's new normal, David Price's chances of survival, and the spicy debate on whether we would choose Mike Trout or Shohei Ohtani from the Angels. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dodgers wrapped a 31 games in 30 days stretch barely holding on for dear life. Despite a solid 19-12 record during that span, the final series versus the Mets showed one massive area of weakness for LA at the moment. The bullpen.Brusdar Graterol tops the list of troubling arms in relief and the guys discuss his issues and usage along with some other thoughts on Alex Vesia and the disappearance of Phil Bickford and Reyes Moronta.Next, we dig into Dave Roberts' flustering moment against the Mets where he was caught in the headlights thanks to a newer MLB rule change. Plus some thoughts on punting while only down 5 runs.The big news out of Dodger Nation -- no, not Walker Buehler (though he is discussed at length) is "pee pee gate" at Dodger Stadium. An anonymous Mets player revealed putrid conditions in the visiting locker room and, thanks to some sources, we confirm that it's a real issue at Chavez Latrine.Finally, some injury updates and thoughts on the city connect uniforms around the leag

Dodgers Quarter-ish Poll Grades, Has the Schedule been Too Weak? Should Will Smith Be the Clean Up Hitter and More Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Closing in on 50 games into the season, a few concerns are becoming clearer for the Dodgers. Craig Kimbrel has been a rollercoaster in the 9th inning, and Walker Buehler has not been his dominant self. The guys discuss these issues along with recent issues on the basepaths for the Dodgers.Next, some things on the injury front are coming into frame. We chat about the latest with Clayton Kershaw and Andrew Heaney and what their return would mean for the starting rotation and Tyler Anderson. Plus some thoughts on Max Muncy's injury and a disagreement about new Dodger Kevin Pillar.Plus, we put the Blue Heaven curse to the test a shine a little spotlight on Gavin Lux's perfectly whelming season. And we rip into knucklehead MLBer Tommy Pham. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Dodgers Nation roundtable, Doug navigates Clint and Eric through some hot Dodgers topics including Mookie Betts' MVP-caliber season, Walker Buehler's up and down season, and the outlook on a trade for starting pitching. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Following a costly error in a 4-3 loss to the Phillies, the spotlight was firmly pointed at the continued struggles for Max Muncy this season. The two-time all-star has hit well under .200 on the season and his defense seemed to be taking a hit through the issues. The question is, what can and should the Dodgers do about Max? We share our thoughts on the subject and discuss some options on how he can get back on track mentally.So, that's the big headline. In other news, we focus in on a trio of hot Dodgers that have absolutely been getting it done over the first 40+ games of the season.Plus some quick thoughts on Jomboy's take on position players pitching. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Dodgers Nation roundtable, Brook navigates Clint, Eric, and Doug through some hot Dodgers topics including the strange way the team has treated veteran pitcher David Price, thoughts on Freddie Freeman, and who the bigger threat is in the NL West -- the Padres or Giants. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With Brook out at Dodger Stadium for the site, Doug joins Clint and Eric to talk about a rough week of Dodgers baseball. The LA starting rotation fell apart after losing Clayton Kershaw to a lower back issue and quickly reignited concerns from the offseason... do the Dodgers have enough pitching? We discuss internal options and take an early look at the trade market. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy