ISSUES: Dodgers' Bottom of the Order STRUGGLES | Pitching STRETCHED THIN

Can the Los Angeles Dodgers maintain their winning streak despite struggles at the bottom of their batting order? With star players like Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith leading the charge, the Dodgers continue to shine, but challenges loom large. The team faces critical decisions regarding bullpen usage and potential roster moves, especially with Teoscar Hernández sidelined due to injury.

Explore how manager Dave Roberts plans to address the unsustainable bullpen strategy and the impact of upcoming divisional games against rivals like the Giants and Padres. Will the Dodgers pursue new talent, or can they rely on their current roster to secure their standing in the NL West? 

Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Dodgers' path forward and the pivotal moments that could define their success.

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0:00 Dodgers need help from bottom order

5:42 Bullpen usage affected by recent workload

13:20 Analyzing Dodgers' bullpen management decisions

19:55 Pitching staff challenges and potential solutions

24:01 Teoscar Hernández injury and roster implications

28:38 Potential callups and trade deadline considerations

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