Baseball Today Will the Padres or Dodgers win the NL West?
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Aug 15, 2025 Dalton Feely, the head researcher at Talking Baseball, steps in as a guest host, diving into the fierce rivalry between the Padres and Dodgers. They discuss the Dodgers' historical dominance and the Padres' recent comeback. The conversation also touches on the struggles of the New York teams as they fight for playoff spots. Highlights include player performances like Michael Harris and the Cubs' offensive woes. The hosts reflect on nostalgic baseball memories, emphasizing teamwork and the spirit of the game.
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Dodgers-Padres Rivalry Defines The Season
- The Dodgers and Padres form baseball's current premier rivalry with high drama and star power.
- Trevor Plouffe and Dalton Feely say this series can decide the NL West and feels like an 'action thriller.'
Mookie Betts' 2025 Is Unusually Poor
- Mookie Betts' 2025 struggles are an outlier in his career and worth watching.
- Dalton Feely hopes Betts rebounds because his presence enhances the game regardless of recent performance.
Bullpens Could Decide The Series
- Bullpen performance will likely decide the Padres-Dodgers series outcome.
- Trevor Plouffe highlights the Padres' elite bullpen versus the Dodgers' recent struggles as pivotal.