The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area [North & South] From the Dodgers' Victory Parade
Nov 3, 2025
Dylan Hernandez, a seasoned baseball reporter from the LA Times, shares insights on the Dodgers' exhilarating World Series victory. He discusses the unique aura of the championship parade and the intense atmosphere in LA after back-to-back wins. Dylan dives into MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto's impactful performances and locker-room persona, while also analyzing Shohei Ohtani's controversial Game 7 outing. The duo debates the Dodgers' future spending strategies and the long-term toll on pitchers, making for a captivating discussion on baseball dynamics.
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This Title Felt Harder Earned
- The Dodgers' title felt harder-earned than the previous year because their regular season wasn't dominant and they had to fight through adversity.
- Key players stepped up in crucial moments, turning role players into heroes during the postseason.
Yamamoto Talked Into Game 7
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto was talked into warming up after Game 6 and ended up pitching in Game 7 despite saying he preferred to cheer the team on.
- Yamamoto credited his longtime trainer Yara-Sensei for tricking him into the bullpen and ultimately going out on the mound.
The Lucky Underwear Story
- Interpreter Hiro Sonoda wore the same 'lucky' underwear in Game 7 that he had worn in Game 6 without washing it because he sensed Yamamoto might pitch again.
- Dylan suggested the underwear would make a great museum artifact if Yamamoto won, but no one collected it.