S4E15: OHTANI

Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson have sold out like they said they would. After 4 seasons of covering the Dodgers independently, the guys have gigantic news on the future of this humble podcast. This episode has no baseball talk whatsoever. The guys look back on the beginning of their friendship, the World Series win, the awful playoff exits, and everything that has made Swing Shift something that a few people actually liked. Thank you to each and every one of you who have spent even a second of your time with us. Except for Don Wooten, we will hate you forever.

Two days into Spring Training and Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson have seen enough; the Dodgers are your 2024 World Series Champions. The guys explain why the MLB Network's Top 100 proves that Mookie Betts was absolutely right about the way the Dodgers are perceived around the league. Anthony Rendon gives yet another reason to feel bad for Angels fans. Plus, the perfect way to bring a Minor League team to the San Fernando Valley, Fanatics shamelessly supports public indecency, and many happy trails to Hyun-Jin Ryu! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! @swingshiftrnb

Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson are back for another year of Dodger baseball, where the world is blessed and beautiful with Shohei Ohtani in blue. The guys celebrate the return of Clayton Kershaw and dive into the acquisitions of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and James Paxton, and explain how the rotation will be navigated with the loaded crop of talent. Ryan and Beau look at how Teoscar Hernandez impacts the lineup and examine if the bullpen is in need of one more Dodger reunion. Plus, Rob Manfred continue to out-idiot himself, everyone hates the new jerseys, and this Dodger podcast thing might just be too easy. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @swingshiftrnb

SHOHEI OHTANI IS A DODGER. Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson react. Everything is great and wonderful and we love you. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! @swingshiftrnb

Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson lay out expectations and hopes for the Dodgers offseason. The guys explain why the Dodgers being in on Aaron Nola is a great sign for what could come. Ryan and Beau lay out what rumors should be believed and what rumors should be dismissed, concerning the likes of Mike Trout, Dylan Cease, Tyler Glasnow, and more. Plus, a positive outlook for Clayton Kershaw, what to do with Michael Busch, and the obligatory "Shohei Ohtani is definitely coming" conversation.

The Dodgers did it again. They somehow were eliminated from the postseason in a more embarrassing way than last year. Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson dive into every aspect of the pathetic exit. From the disappearances of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, to the depressing potential end of Clayton Kershaw's career, to the collective offensive slump, to the baffling roster decisions - the guys try their best to make sense of it all. How much blame does Dave Roberts actually deserve? Plus, an honest discussion on intangibles, a completely unbiased (seriously!) examination of the playoff format, and a first look at how the Dodgers need to approach the offseason. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @swingshiftrnb!

Ryan and Beau react to the Dodgers winning 100 games yet again and examine how players are recognizing that winning with this squad feels different than the teams of the last few years. The guys break down what they expect to see from the starting rotation in the NLDS and look at how Caleb Ferguson's recent struggles could open the door for an intriguing late addition to the playoff bullpen. Plus, more silly stolen base records, Gabe Kapler didn't deserve it, and no, we aren't going to talk about that guy. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! @swingshiftrnb

The Dodgers are NL West Champions for the 10th time in 11 years, even though both Ryan and Beau thought it wouldn't happen. The guys look at how the Dodgers were able to take the division yet again despite losing key pieces in 2022, while the Padres appeared to be primed for a very successful season. The guys look at how the playoff pitching staff will shape up and explain why LA may be better off not taking the 1-seed from Atlanta. Plus, the Oakland A's found a new way to fail to live up to their incredibly low expectations. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! @swingshiftrnb

Ryan and Beau react to Julio Urias being an idiot. The guys look at the shape of the rotation moving forward and explain why there are reasons to be optimistic about the pitching staff heading into the postseason. Plus, Tony Gonsolin deserves your respect, Shohei Ohtani should still be a Dodger, and don't let stolen bases take the MVP away from Mookie Betts. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @swingshiftrnb

Ryan and Beau examine how the new (and some familiar) faces for the Dodgers have been beneficial acquisitions nearly 2 weeks since the trade deadline. The guys discuss the significance of adding Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly, and Ryan Yarbrough to the pitching staff. Is Mookie Betts the real NL MVP? The Angels and Padres have both fallen flat on their faces. Max Scherzer is a bitter ex, but the New York Mets still deserve to be ridiculed. Plus, the real reason why Eduardo Rodriguez refused to leave Detroit, how Hello Kitty could save the Oakland A's, and one minor league team is sending really weird messages. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @swingshiftrnb