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On this Friday morning edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down the Dodgers’ 2026 offseason, including Tarik Skubal’s free agency, a potential Elly De La Cruz blockbuster trade, the looming MLB lockout, and what went wrong for LA.

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Offseason Primer: The Dodgers could make a major trade this winter, per Katie Woo's speculative piece in The Athletic. They have only about a month to make big roster moves before a possible MLB lockout freezes everything.

Tarik Skubal free agency: Tarik Skubal is the top free agent and could out-earn Yoshinobu Yamamoto's $325M deal. He can't receive a qualifying offer because he was traded mid-season. Sources say that Skubal loved his time with the Dodgers, and that a short, high-salary deal like Kyle Tucker's would need roughly $75M per year. The 2-time Cy Young winner would likely prefer a long-term deal.

Why Re-Sign Tarik Skubal? Let's be real. The likelihood of Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell or Shohei Ohtani remaining healthy for a full season is highly questionable, and there are very few true aces are available. The main obstacle is Mark Walter's finances, since Walter allegedly owes about $20 billion.

Trade idea: The team needs to get younger and find a shortstop so Mookie Betts can move to second base. Jim Bowden floated a James Wood or CJ Abrams package built around Josue De Paula and other top prospects. The preferred acquistion is of the Reds' Elly De La Cruz, who put up a 139 wRC+, hit 30 home runs and has elite defense, with three years of control. Bowden says the Reds could realistically trade him because his agent is Scott Boras and he turned down an extension.

Trade De Paula? Should the Dodgers trade Josue De Paula for Elly De La Cruz? Prospects are more likely to bust than become stars, and De Paula is viewed as mostly a DH. Scared money don't make none.

Offseason Calendar:
- Nov 10-12: GM meetings in Las Vegas
- Nov 17: Rule 5 protection deadline
- Nov 17-19: owner meetings
- Nov 20: non-tender deadline
- Dec 1: the CBA expires, and a lockout begins Dec 2, freezing all moves
- Zyhir Hope, Christian Zetta and Jackson Ferris are expected locks for the 40-man roster
- No qualifying offers are expected for the Dodgers' free agents

Lockout Upside: The lockout could help the Dodgers, since they can make big offers while other teams are uncertain about the new economic system. The big offseason questions are whether they sign Skubal and whether they trade to get younger.

The Seventh Inning Stretch: DMAC doesn't expect the Brewers to repeat. Some big-market owners quietly favor a salary cap, since they feel pressured to pay for the biggest stars. And remember; money alone doesn't win titles. The Dodgers need to squeeze every ring out of this core.

The Walk Off: Congratulations Dustin May, who just won a ring with the Brewers.

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On this Wednesday night edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain takes a deep dive into Dodgers free agency, Mark Walter's update on the state of a Dodgers sale and more!

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On this Wednesday edition of Dodgers Nation Live, Ava Brand, Noel Sanchez and Nelson Espinal break down the news that Mark Walter says he won't sell the Dodgers, Tarik Skubal's contract projection, LA's 8 players hitting free agents and more!

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On this Wednesday morning edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down the Dodgers’ 10 biggest offseason questions, including whether they’ll re-sign Tarik Skubal, how they can get younger, how to manage Shohei Ohtani, plus Japanese phenom Shoki Oda, Kyle Tucker’s swing adjustment, and what the Dodgers can learn from the Brewers.

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On this Friday morning edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down the report that the Dodgers wanted to bench Shohei Ohtani before NLCS Game 4, reacts to the LA Times column suggesting an Ohtani trade, shares Andrew Friedman’s comments on Ohtani’s two-way future, and previews the Dodgers’ 2027 offseason plans.

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On this Thursday morning edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down Andrew Friedman’s end-of-season press conference, including Shohei Ohtani’s injury and 2027 plan, the unchanged hitting coaches, Tarik Skubal’s free agency, and the Dodgers’ offseason outlook after the NLCS sweep by the Brewers.

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On this Tuesday morning edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down the ten Dodgers who likely won’t return in 2027 after the NLCS sweep by the Brewers, plus the Dodgers’ offseason plan, a Shohei Ohtani update, and insights from Jerry Hairston Jr. on the lockout and what’s next for the team.

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On this Thursday night edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain reacts to the Dodgers getting swept by the Brewers to end their season, Shohei Ohtani's potential surgery this offseason, a therapy session with fans and more!

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On this Thursday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain reacts to a heartbreaking Game 3 loss and the Dodgers going down 3-0 to the Brewers in the NLCS.

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On this Wednesday morning edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down Dave Roberts’ decision to start Shohei Ohtani in NLCS Game 3, reacts to Ohtani’s comments on his swing and injuries, and shares what the Dodgers must do to beat the Brewers and get back in the series.

The Dodgers are down 0-2 to Milwaukee, and Ohtani is starting Game 3 despite his slump. Dave Roberts says Ohtani will start Game 3 and likely bat somewhere in the middle of the lineup, around fifth or sixth. Shohei Ohtani is hitting .150 this postseason with no extra-base hits and hasn't homered since August 18. The Dodgers are choosing to "ride or die" with him, which puts heavy pressure on Ohtani.

The data behind the slump: Shohei Ohtani's bat speed is still there, but his timing is badly off, according to MLB's analysis. His late-swing rate has jumped from about 25% to 37%, his September strikeout rate was 39%, and he has just one hit against 95+ mph pitches since August 19. DMAC compares Ohtani to "Mike Tyson fighting with both hands tied behind his back."

Risk versus the "cornered wolf" argument: The Dodgers could regret the decision if Ohtani looks hurt and goes hitless. This team thrives with its back against the wall, pointing to the 2024 NLDS comeback over the Padres and the 2025 World Series win over Toronto.

The odds and the backup plan: The likely plan is to move Ohtani down the lineup and consider Josue De Paula if that fails. Teams down 0-3 rarely come back, and the Dodgers need to win all three home games to take control.

Dave Roberts' press conference: Dave Roberts says Ohtani was never "benched," and compares the situation to giving Freddie Freeman a few days to reset in 2024. Doc says Ohtani showed "conviction" that he's close to a mechanical fix. Roberts also praises Ohtani for squaring to bunt in Game 2 and says the lineup spot depends on Brewers starter Robert Gasser.

Shohei Ohtani's comments to the media: Ohtani says his symptoms have "subdued a lot" after his time on the IL. Shohei calls the swing a "daily process" of trying different things and says he takes "full responsibility" for the results. He also says the injuries shouldn't be the reason he can't hit and that his priority is the team winning.

DMAC’s Keys to Game 3:
- The Dodgers are 2-for-26 with runners in scoring position this postseason, so they need to commit to contact.
- They should work counts against Milwaukee's bullpen, which has thrown 9⅔ scoreless innings.
- Blake Snell needs a signature start and must attack the zone, since Milwaukee had MLB's lowest chase rate in the regular season (26.9%).
- Will Smith should move down the lineup and Kyle Tucker up.

The Seventh Inning Stretch: DMAC reads fan comments, jokes about the Padres' empty trophy case, and talks favorite baseball movies like *Major League* and *Bad News Bears*. Doug predicts a Dodgers Game 3 win with full confidence.

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On this Monday night edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down the Dodgers’ Game 2 NLCS loss to the Brewers, including Yamamoto’s short start, Will Smith’s missed ABS challenges, Dave Roberts’ bullpen decisions, and whether the Dodgers should bench Shohei Ohtani for Josue De Paula in Game 3.

Shohei Ohtani benching debate: The Athletic reports that the Dodgers will discuss sitting Shohei Ohtani. Shohei Ohtani is 2-for-13 NLCS with four strikeouts, zero extra-base hits in six postseason games, and a bad first-inning strikeout. The Dodgers and Ohtani mismanaged his knee and bicep injuries, going all the way back to the July warning signs and the Sept. 9 IL placement.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's short start and the ABS challenges: Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted only 2⅔ innings and 75 pitches. Is Will Smith to blame for not using ABS challenges on two close Brice Turang pitches? The 3rd-inning ball four with a runner on second led to Christian Yelich's two-run single.

The Offensive Slump: The Dodgers scored four runs without a single RBI, helped by Brewers errors, a wild pitch and a pickoff error. Batting Kyle Tucker eighth "managerial malpractice," especially when the two worst hitters this postseason - Will Smith and Shohei Ohtani - are batting back to back.

Bullpen decisions: Why did Dave Roberts pull Roki Sasaki after one inning in favor of Kris Bubic for a lefty matchup? Contreras then homered to tie the game. On top of that, the rest of the late bullpen - Brock Stewart, Edgardo Henriquez and Justin Wrobleski - completely collapsed.

Overall verdict: The Dodgers were outhit 12-3 and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position. The Brewers were better in offense, bullpen and starting pitching, and the Dodgers' stars have become liabilities. This is the group's first time trailing 0-2 in a series.

Dave Roberts postgame presser: Dave Roberts says Yoshinobu Yamamoto "just wasn't sharp" and admits he didn't love the unchallenged pitches, but defers to Smith's view from behind the plate. He owns the Sasaki decision and credits the Brewers with better at-bats and says he likes the game-three setup at home.

Katie Woo/Athletic report and Ohtani's health: A team source says De Paula would be the top candidate to DH if Ohtani sits. Right now, Shohei Ohtani is more Clark Kent than Superman, and the best thing Ohtani can do is tell Dave Roberts and Andrew Friedman if he's compromised.

Doug's proposed lineup: Mookie, Freddie and Teoscar at 1-3, Tucker cleanup, Pages 5th, De Paula in the DH spot, with Max Muncy below.

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Following the heartbreaking Dodgers loss to the Brewers in Game 2 of the NLCS, Ava Brand, Nelson Espinal, and Aaron Coloma discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s short start, Dave Roberts’ bullpen and lineup decisions, Shohei Ohtani’s slump, whether to sit him for Josue De Paula, and how the Dodgers can fight back in Game 3 to keep their three-peat hopes alive.

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On this Sunday edition of the Dodgers Nation Postgame show, Doug McKain reacts to the Dodgers losing NLCS Game 1 to the Brewers, Jacob Misiorowski vs Tarik Skubal, Josue De Paula's role and more!

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On this Friday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain takes a deep dive into what LA's NLCS roster could look like, Tarik Skubal pitching Game 1 again, the latest on Shohei Ohtani and more!

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On today’s Dodgers Dougout Postgame Show, Doug McKain celebrates the Dodgers’ NLDS sweep of the Braves and their third straight NLCS berth, owes Andy Pages an apology after his go-ahead two-run single, debates Shohei Ohtani’s slump and the Josue De Paula DH question, and shares exclusive clubhouse reaction from Dave Roberts, Andrew Friedman, Freddie Freeman, Kiké Hernández, and Tarik Skubal.

The Dodgers beat the Braves in Atlanta to take the NLDS in four games and reach a third straight NLCS. The pitching staff held Atlanta to 8 runs in the series and 1-for-23 with runners in scoring position.

Tyler Glasnow gave up one hit and one run (a wild pitch) over 4⅔ innings, but his five walks forced Dave Roberts to the bullpen early. Alex Vesia got the key out with two on in the fifth, Edgardo Henriquez threw 1⅔ scoreless innings for the win, Tanner Scott pitched a perfect eighth, and Edwin Díaz got the save.

The offense scored its first run without a hit: Shohei Ohtani walked, stole second and scored on an error. Andy Pages, who started the postseason 0-for-7, then drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out, two-run single in the seventh. It was the team's first hit with runners in scoring position all series. Pages also reveals he's playing through a bad tooth and will skip his planned "shoey" for the win.

In clubhouse sound, Kiké Hernández credits Pages' single and the bullpen. Kiké ("Mr. Kiketober") deserves a spot in the Dodgers Legends of Baseball for his October heroics.

Are the Dodgers TOO Powerful? Other MLB postseason teams who have out-homered their opponents going 40-7 in the 2024 and 2025 postseasons and 11-2 so far this year.

Are Shohei Ohtani's Struggles a Problem for the Dodgers? Shohei Ohtani, who is struggling at the plate but drew a walk and stole a base, is beginning to show signs of life. Remember, the team won without him and is "not the Los Angeles Ohtanis." Shohei Ohtani should keep his DH spot over rookie Josue De Paula, arguing he needs more at-bats, not time off.

Dave Roberts says the sweep lets the team reset its rotation. Doc praises Díaz, whom he calls one of the game's great closers, and says the team believes in Ohtani.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Should be the Series MVP. Yamamoto had a career-high 10 strikeouts in Game 3, and the Dodgers are 10-1 in his 11 postseason appearances.

WILD Clubhouse Interviews: Tarik Skubal (who is soaked in beer mid-answer), Andrew Friedman (who praises the team's depth and Díaz's comeback) and Freddie Freeman.

The Journey to the Three-Peat Continues: A World Series win would make the Dodgers just the third franchise with three straight titles, after the A's and Yankees. The Brewers and Padres were still deciding the other NLDS, with the Padres tied at the time.

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On this Tuesday night edition of the Dodgers Nation Postgame Show, Doug McKain breaks down the Dodgers beating the Braves in NLDS Game 3, Yoshinobu Yamamoto winning the pitching matchup over Chris Sake, Kiké Hernández being clutch again and more!

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On this Friday night edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down multiple lineup changes the Dodgers could make in NLDS Game 3 including Shohei Ohtani moving down, Kiké Hernández/Miguel Rojas getting a start, Andy Pages staying in and more! He also shares his take on how LA can beat Atlanta and Chris Sale!

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On this Sunday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down the Dodgers' 3-2 NLDS Game 2 loss to the Braves, from the offense's home run dependency and Blake Snell's five walks to Ohtani's struggles, Dave Roberts' postgame comments, and what it means for Yamamoto vs. Chris Sale in Game 3.

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On this Saturday edition of Dodgers Dugout Live, Doug McKain breaks down the Dodgers' 5-3 NLDS Game 1 win over the Braves, including Tarik Skubal's dominant start, home runs from Teoscar Hernandez, Kyle Tucker and Max Muncy, Tanner Scott's shaky ninth inning, and postgame reactions from the Dodgers' clubhouse.

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