Lunchtime With Roggin And Rodney

The Dodgers salvaged a 2-4 record from their homestand against the Brewers and Twins but clearly still need bullpen help. What kind of targets are out there? As the starting staff gets healthy, could Dustin May be a trade chip to help improve the bullpen?

Adam Ausliund talks Clippers and NBAbasketball

Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times hops on to talk about the Dodgers' recent woes (despite their win over the Twins last night). Also, Fred found a list of the 'best logos' in MLB.

The Dodgers beat the Twins as Will Smith hit 2 homeruns, but Tanner Scott left the game with a forearm injury. Some Charger fans are upset and threatening litigation over the home game that was lost to Brazil this upcoming season.

David Vassegh joins us to talk about the slumping Dodgers as they get set to host the Twins. Fred has a wild idea to kick-start the Dodgers - how about Dave Roberts pulls the lineup out of a hat!?

Dan Woike hops on to talk about the Lakers signing Marcus Smart, the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul and more. WNBA players used the all-star game as a platform to ask for more money from the owners - but was it really the right time and place to do that?

After the Dodgers were swept by the Brewers for the 2nd time in 2 weeks, we discuss what changes need to be made (Fred suggests a MAJOR lineup shakeup). The Lakers signed Marcus Smart to help their perimiter defense while Chris Paul is returning to the Clippers for what will likely be his final season.

Bill Plunkett hops on to preview the 2nd half of the Dodgers' season and talk about what their biggest needs are as the trade deadline approacehes. The Angels are 4 games out of the AL wildcard, but is it fools gold? Somehow the subject of body odor and bad breath came up and we asked: Do people who smell, know that they smell!

As the world of NIL continues to change, we have the Executive Director of the House of Victory collective for USC, Spencer Harris, on the show to update us on the evolving landscape in college sports. With Mark Walter set to be the principle owner of the Lakers soon, could they make a Godfather offer to Sam Presti to pry him out of OKC? What do the Dodgers need most: A pitcher or a hitter?

The Dodgers will host the Brewers tonight to kick off the start of the 2nd half of the season. Could they trade for a star outfielder instead of a reliever? We have an update (and more information) about the now viral CEO-HR director controversey at the Coldplay concert. 

Scottie Sheffler says he isnt defined by winning in golf and that the joy of winning tournaments is fleeting. We talk more about the Dodgers' start to the 2nd half of the season and take a look at some of the top prospects theyve traded away at the deadline.

Vinny Bonsignore joins the show as the Chargers and Lions kickoff the start of NFL training camp. Are the Lakers stressed that Luka could potentially eschew a 3 or 4 year extension and become a free agent after the upcoming season? 

As the season gets set to resume for the Dodgers tomorrow we ask - Who was the Dodgers' MVP in the first half of the season? If you recieved bad service at a restaurant, would you leave a low tip or still tip the same amount that you usually would?

MLB and the 2028 Olympic committee are at an impasse - will pro's be able to play in the Oylmpics? We take a look ahead to the 2nd half of the season for the Dodgers

Bob Nightengale from USA Today joins us to recap the MLB All-Star festivities and preview the 2nd half of the season for the Dodgers. The Shemar Stewart situation with the Bengals further shows why the Dodgers' franchise is the gold standard in pro sports

For the first time, the MLB All-Star game ended with a 'swing-off' and the reviews were excellent. Bradley Beal has officially been bought out in Phoenix and will sign with the Clippers.

We discuss MLBs tv rights deal with ESPN and the changing landscape in media/streaming rights. Is the All Star game a reward for players having a good 1st half or is it a showcase for talented players who fans want (or should want) to watch?

Ned Colletti joins us to talk all-star game and where the Dodgers sit at the break. MLB will use the ABS challenge system tonight in the all-sar game. Should the NCAA tournament expand?

Cal Raleigh won the derby last night but the contest lacked true star power. Is the derby turning into the slam dunk contest considering that stars arent participating? Many people have taken issue with the fact that Jacob Misiorowski was named as an all-star replacement. Should Julio Urias get another shot in MLB?

Dodgers beat writer, Jack Harris joins us from All-Star festivities in Atlanta and talks about the first half of the season. The Dodger Stadium gondola may be a reality if the folks in Sacramento get their way