The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Dodgers on the brink, what's good for MLB, Lakers might need more help
Oct 30, 2025
Colin Cowherd delves into why the Dodgers' potential postseason exit could benefit Major League Baseball by reinstating competitiveness. He highlights Trey Yossavage's impressive rise from Single-A to being a World Series threat. The Lakers' roster is evaluated, focusing on Austin Reaves' breakout and whether he'll be a trade asset or integral to their future. Additionally, the pressures facing the Dodgers hitters under media scrutiny and its impact on their performance is discussed. Expect insightful commentary on NFL trends and upcoming matchups, too.
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Dodgers' Struggle Is Healthy For Baseball
- Colin Cowherd argues the Dodgers' struggles are good for MLB because competitive balance sustains fan hope.
- He says Toronto's pitching exposed Dodgers' flaws and prevents the perception baseball is unfairly paid-for dominance.
Single‑A Pitcher’s Playoff Breakout
- Colin highlights Trey Yosavage's rise from Single-A to striking out 12 and dominating the Dodgers.
- He presents Yosavage's performance as a Hollywood-style playoff story that rattled LA's stars.
Repeating In Baseball Is Exceptionally Hard
- Cowherd notes no MLB team has repeated since the Derek Jeter Yankees because repeat championships are extremely hard.
- He lists pitching, bullpen, timing, and lineup fit as reasons repeats rarely happen.