Dodgers Nation: Blue Heaven Podcast

Trevor Bauer was designated for assignment late last week so we discuss the last remaining details and steps LA needs to take in order to release the pitcher. We break down what potential teams are out there for Bauer to sign with once he is released. We discuss the results of Bauer being released by LA and what it means moving forward. The Dodgers seem to be moving towards a youth movement so we break down the prospects we are most excited for this upcoming year. We dive deep into pitchers like Michael Grove, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, Ryan Pepiot, and what to expect from them this year. We dive even deeper with position players like Miguel Vargas, James Outman, Diego Cartaya, and Jacob Amaya. We pick our favorites and predict what their roles will be for LA. Finally, we finish off the show giving our pre-Spring Training predictions for this upcoming season. We give our bold predictions like who will have the best ERA, best batting average, most homers, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Taylor joins Dodgers Nation! D-Mac and CT3 talk about his role as shortstop for LA, J.D. Martinez signing with LA, the young talent the Dodgers have in James Outman, Miguel Vargas and more! He talks about his wedding, Justin Turner signing elsewhere, D-Mac does a rapid round of questions to get to know Chris Taylor more, and CT3 talks about his foundation and an inspiring upcoming event they are putting on! Join Chris Taylor and other Dodgers at TopGolf El Segundo CA on January 12, 2023 for the Driving for Hope charity tournament presented by Chris Taylor of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The event will be an evening of golf, food, drinks with current and former dodger players as well as notable celebrities. It will feature an auction filled with priceless memorabilia and a musical performance by country star Brett Young. All proceeds will benefit the CT3 Foundation and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to support children battling cancer and other life-altering conditions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers DFA'd Trevor Bauer earlier today (1/6) after the looming decision hung over the team's clubhouse and fans. Clint and D-Mac discuss what this means for the Dodgers moving forward, dove into fans' reactions, how this will affect the Dodgers immediately, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac breaks down reports that there may be some players within the Dodgers clubhouse that want Trevor Bauer back. Will LA bring him back to pitch for 2023 or will they release him when the time comes. D-Mac discusses what factors are going into this decisions, who is making the decisions, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug McKain is joined by Dodgers team historian Mark Langill! In a segment dubbed the "Question Mark?", D-Mac asks Langill some tough questions about his Dodgers Mount Rushmore, some of the biggest "What Ifs" in Dodgers history, top moments in his career, some underrated Dodgers, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year Dodgers Nation! We start off the year discussing the Trevor Bauer situation as LA has a looming decision on the rise as the plans of what the Dodgers will do with Trevor Bauer will come soon. Will they keep him or release him? We break down the details of what keeping him will be like in terms of contract as well as what it will look like contractually if LA does plan on releasing Bauer soon. We dive deep into what free agents are left on the free agency market as the Dodgers looking to fill holes in the rotation, outfield, and infield with departures of Cody Bellinger, Justin Turner, Tyler Anderson, and Trea Turner. Will they sign the likes of Jose Iglesias, Andrew McCutchen, or Jurickson Profar? We dive into some other MLB news like the Carlos Correa situation in New York and whether LA will be a player if he is made a free agent again. We end off the show in the New Year spirit by going over what our Dodgers resolutions are for 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug McKain is joined by LA Times writer Bill Shaikin to talk about Trevor Bauer and the Dodgers. They discuss the looming questions surrounding Bauer and the Dodgers as there has been reports of releasing the pitcher or keeping him. Will LA consider trading Bauer and if there are teams interested in the pitcher while the Dodgers make their decisions. They also discuss the impact Bauer has had on the Dodgers spending money in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac discusses the possibilities that the Dodgers sign Carlos Correa after his deal with the Mets stalled over concerns on his physical. There are reports going around that they are three teams interested in Correa if he is made available again. D-Mac breaks down whether LA is one of those teams and the likelihood of Correa becoming a Dodgers if the deal with the Mets falls apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac discusses LA signing outfielder Bradley Zimmer as they look to bolster holes on the outfield. Was Zimmer a reassurance signing as young outfielder James Outman will look to get some starts at CF. The Dodgers still have Trayce Thompson so will LA go out and make a trade for another outfielder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac discusses what the future plans are potentially are for Trevor Bauer and the Dodgers. Bauer's suspension was reduced and reinstated, making him eligible to play. The question to ask is, whether LA let Bauer play or what will they do? D-Mac breaks down whether LA will keep or release Bauer, whether they can trade him and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac and the entire DN crew give their Holiday Dodgers Wishlist! We give players we want the Dodgers to go out and make a move for! We got wishes for Shohei Ohtani, Bryan Reynolds, Jean Segura, Shane Bieber and much more! Happy Holidays from Dodgers Nation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Turner has signed with the Boston Red Sox, ending his memorable run with the Dodgers. We react to the news of Justin Turner signing with Boston and break down what it means for the Dodgers moving forward. The J.T. departure made way for L.A. to sign former Red Sox DH J.D. Martinez as he looks to potentially fill the role of J.T. We take a moment to look back at the memories J.T. made as a Dodger. We review the signings the Dodgers have made over the last week, such as Noah Syndergaard and J.D. Martinez. We discuss their roles this upcoming season and why Dodgers fans should be excited about this shakeup in the roster with certain departures and additions made. It is the Holiday season, so we give our Holiday wish list and what we hope to see from the Dodgers this upcoming season. Thanks for tuning in to Blue Heaven every week! From Dodgers Nation to you, we wish you all a very Happy Holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac discusses Justin Turner signing with the Boston Red Sox. He breaks down all the details of J.T. signing with the Red Sox, what it means for the Dodgers moving forward especially with LA signing J.D. Martinez. D-Mac gives his thoughts on J.D. Martinez's fit with LA, what he expects from Justin Turner in a Red Sox uniform, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac breaks down the signing of J.D. Martinez! LA goes out and makes a move for the former Red Sox and what his role will be with the Dodgers this upcoming season. With the signing of J.D. Martinez, it is likely that Justin Turner will not return with LA, D-Mac breaks it all down and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Dodgers Nation Dougout, D-Mac breaks down the Dodgers signing Noah Syndergaard! He discusses why LA signed "Thor" as he spent last season with the Angels and Phillies. Could this be a situation where Mark Prior dose his magic with another pitcher and return Syndergaard to his All-Star form? D-Mac also breaks down what his potential role with the Dodgers will be and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices