Episode Details

Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first. 

Join our Dodgers Nation Fancave Series: https://dodgersnation.com/fancave/ 

00:00 Intro 

02:38 Dodgers Beat Twins 2-1 

03:28 Eric Lauer's Dominant 6 Hitless Innings 

04:20 Eric Lauer's Turnaround from Blue Jays Castoff to Dodgers Gem 

07:13 Freddie Freeman Go-Ahead HR 08:08 Eric Lauer Post-Game Scrum 

11:21 Is the Will Klein magic wearing off? 

13:30 Bullpen Needs & Brock Stewart Return Update 

15:49 Dalton Rushing Exits Game with Concussion Protocol 

16:16 Dave Roberts Post-Game Scrum 

20:18 The Case for Ben Rortvedt 

23:52 Kyle Tucker Deep Dive 2

9:28 Should the Dodgers Call Up James Outman? 

33:25 Kyle Tucker Postgame Scrum 

39:25 DMAC answers YOUR Questions in the 7th Inning Stretch 

40:06 DMAC's Disneyland Adventures 

44:28 Mookie Betts Looking Better 

46:29 Should River Ryan Get a Shot? 

47:39 What does Giannis Antetokounmpo going to Miami Heat mean for the Los Angeles Lakers? 4

8:51 DMAC's Draymond Green Encounter 

49:16 Dodgers are the First Team to 50 Wins in the MLB this season 

Dodgers win 2-1 in Minnesota! Shohei Ohtani hit his 24th leadoff HR as a Dodger, Freddie Freeman added a go-ahead solo shot in the 6th. Eric Lauer followed opener Will Klein and delivered 6 hitless innings with zero runs allowed on just 84 pitches, earning the win. 

Lauer's Dodgers turnaround is remarkable. Eric Lauer carried a 6.69 ERA in Toronto before being DFA'd, then posted a 2.54 ERA in LA. He credited better command and communication with the Dodgers coaching staff for the turnaround, embracing the opener role after having friction with it in Toronto. 

Will Klein showing signs of a slump. Klein gave up a Byron Buxton home run in his opener stint. In 6⅓ June innings heading into this game, he posted a 4.26 ERA. Is this a sign that the bullpen may need more reinforcements? Trade targets like Aroldis Chapman and others continue to circle the Dodgers water. Tanner Scott picked up his 10th save. 

Brock Stewart injury update. Stewart was activated and expected to make his Dodgers debut during the Minnesota series. DMAC remains cautiously skeptical given Stewart's injury history but noted he was acquired to be a high-leverage, right-handed reliever. 

Dalton Rushing exits with concussion protocol. Rushing was hit in the head by a foul ball in the 3rd inning. He passed initial protocol but Dave Roberts indicated it was unlikely he'd play the next day. Backup Chucky Robinson went 0-for-3 in relief. 

Catcher depth is a real concern. With Will Smith already banged up and Rushing now in concussion protocol, DMAC argues the Dodgers need to explore bringing back Ben Rortvedt (formerly with the Mets) given his familiarity with the pitching staff and the fragility of the catcher position. 

Kyle Tucker's struggles go deeper than a slump. Tucker's Dodgers numbers (.234 AVG / .331 OBP / .374 SLG / .705 OPS) are dramatically below his career averages. His barrel rate has nearly halved to 5.6%, he's swinging at first pitches over 50% of the time (career norm: ~20-30%), and he's hitting just .191 with a .592 OPS at Dodger Stadium vs. .277 / .816 on the road — suggesting the home crowd pressure may be a factor. 

Should the Dodgers call up James Outman? DMAC suggested the Dodgers phantom-IL