Lunchtime With Roggin And Rodney

Dan Woike joins us to talk about Lebron opting into his contract and top Laker targets with free agency beginning this afternoon. We discuss Bill Plaschke's recent article on Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick needing a longer leash under the new ownership group. Former Laker, Malik Beasley, is the subject of an NBA investigation into gambling.

Why do so many parents feel like their kids are going to be star athletes? Lebron James opted-in to his contract with the Lakers but Rich Paul released an interesting (if not nebulous) statement. The Dodgers went 5-1 on their trip to Colorado and Kansas City and Ohtani threw the hardest pitch of his career.

Dan Woike from The Athletic hops on to talk about the Lakers trading up in the Draft, Ace Bailey's pre-draft antics and more. Could the Dodgers be targeting Sandy Alcantara in the trade market?

Clayton Kershaw is 3 strikeouts shy of 3,000 for his career and some have taken issue with him being pulled out of yesterdays game before he could get the record. Does Clayton Kershaw get lost in the shuffle nationally when the best pitchers of this era are talked about (we use Max Scherzer as an example)? Also, Fred says Ace Bailey is entitled and ungrateful for the way he conducted himself before the NBA Draft

Should the NBA Draft be abolished? Despite the joint statement from Jeanie Buss and Mark Walter this morning, how much influence will she actually have with the Lakers moving forward?

The Dodgers held on to beat the Rockies last night as Michael Conforto had a couple of hits including a homerun. Patrick Saunders from the Denver Post joins us to talk about Colorado's struggles in recent years. A fan in Chicago was tossed after heckling Ketel Marte about his deceased mother.

David Vassegh joins us from Coors Field as the Dodgers get set to face the Rockies. We know how you can get rid of 'old person smell.'

With the Dodgers set to face the woeful Rockies, we wonder if pro sports like MLB and the NBA would be better off retracting instead of expanding. Walker Buehler got lit up in Anaheim last night and has been terrible for Boston - might the Dodgers look to bring him back for pennies on the dollar? Luka Doncic is reportedly eating better and losing weight.

Rams COO Kevin Demoff joins us to talk about the franchises efforts to grow its brand on a global scale. Fred says we need to settle down on the Ohtani excitement until he is able to pitch deeper into games. The NBA Finals ratings were surprisingly higher than most people thought they would be.

Adam Auslund hops on to talk about Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant heading to Houston, Mark Walter buying the Lakers and more. In the wake of the controversy surrounding the head coach of Coastal Carolina getting ejected at the College World Series, we talk about how referees and officials are best being nameless and faceless. The Rams are expanding their brand on a global scale.

Max Muncys has been one of the Dodgers' best hitters lately as he hit a grand slam against Washington to help them finish with a 7-3 homestand before they head to Colorado. Some fans have taken issue with Kike' Hernandez (and position players in general) pitching in games. Did the Lakers' sale and Kevin Durant being traded overshadow the NBA Finals?

David Vassegh joins us to recap the contentious Padres-Dodgers series. Lebron James doesnt understand 'Ring Culture' in the NBA, but Charles Barkley says that he does. So who's right?

Jerry Hairston Jr joins us to talk about the tension-filled Dodgers-Padres series. The Angels dont have a bad enough record to recognize just how much of a contender they ARENT! Ever walk into a hotel lobby and see an alligator?

During the Padres win over the Dodgers last night, the benches cleared after Fernando Tatis Jr was hit by a pitch. Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt had a heated exchange, and this Padres-Dodgers rivalry seems to have intensified

Ned Colletti joins us to offer perspective on what its like to work for Mark Walter and what Laker fans can expect moving forward. Fred talks about his favorite ipad games while Jonas Knox chimes in about his obsession with weather apps

Dan Woike joins us to talk about Mark Walter's purchase of the Lakers and what it will mean for the franchise moving forward. With Michael Conforto continuing to struggle, should Hyeseong Kim replace him in the starting lineup? Are the Rams really putting in big work at their minicamp in Hawaii or is it just a giant party?

Will Smith hit a pinch hit homerun to secure a series win over the Padres. We discuss the atmosphere at Dodger Stadium and what Mark Walter buying the Lakers could mean for games at The Crypt. Did Whitney Houston lip sing the national anthem at the Superbowl? (Bobby Brown unfortunately catches a stray)

Bill Shaikin, who covers sports business for the LA Times, hops on the show to talk about the Lakers' sale to Mark Walter. Rodney spoke with Magic Johnson and shares exclusive information about the sale, the future of the Laker franchise and more.

After our conversation with Vinny Bonsignore, MASSIVE news breaks that Mark Walter will be purchasing majority ownership of the Lakers franchise. We talk about what it means for the Laker organization, Laker fans and the city as a whole.

Dave Roberts was ejected as tempers flared and Ohtani and Tatis were hit by pitches as Andy Pages goes 4 for 4 in a Dodgers' win over San Diego. Rafael Devers suddenly is open to playing any position now that hes with the Giants. Grandma wants a special dance for her 102nd birthday.