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Dodgers Post podcast: Is it time Dodgers hit panic button?

Nypost · · 190 words · By Jack Harris
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That’s what California Post baseball writers Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris are debating on the latest episode of the Dodgers Post podcast.

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What happened

That’s what California Post baseball writers Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris are debating on the latest episode of the Dodgers Post podcast.

Why it matters

After the Dodgers’ Monday night loss to the San Francisco Giants, the pair analyzed the Dodgers’ continued skid over the last several weeks, and how much of what they’ve seen lately has raised bigger-picture concerns about the club’s World Series aspirations.

Common ground

They also dive into Shohei Ohtani’s slump specifically, and try to identify why the four-time MVP has not been able to snap out of what is now a weeks-long funk.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/sports/dodgers-post-podcast-is-it-time-to-hit-pani…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “California Post baseball writers Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris are debating on the latest episode of the Dodgers Post podcast”
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Multiple independent web results (Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, and the California Post site) confirm that Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris are reporters for the California Post and host 'The Dodgers Post' podcast.
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web search NEUTRAL — “The Dodgers Post” is the California Post’s Dodgers podcast hosted by California Post reporters Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris. This baseball podcast will take you inside the clubhouse and on the fie…
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dodgers-post/id187…
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web search NEUTRAL — “The Dodgers Post” is the California Post’s Dodgers podcast hosted by California Post reporters Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris. This baseball podcast will take you inside the clubhouse and on the fie…
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTEGs3UKMDhYL_lBNIy…
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web search NEUTRAL — “The Dodgers Post” is the California Post’s Dodgers podcast hosted by California Post reporters Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris. This baseball podcast will take you inside the clubhouse and on the fie…
https://nypost.com/podcasts/the-dodgers-post/
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Claim 2: “Mookie Betts’ return from the IL”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Mookie Betts was on the injured list (due to an oblique injury) and was subsequently activated/returned to the lineup.
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web search NEUTRAL — Who Will Replace Mookie Betts During Time on Injured List? Miguel Rojas replaced Betts at shortstop in the series finale Sunday. He went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts against the Nationals. The Dodgers …
https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/onsi/news/best-and-worst-case…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Dodgers activated shortstop Mookie Betts from the injured list and optioned IF Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City.Mookie Betts should be activated off the IL this afternoon, meaning the Dodge…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mookie Betts returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Monday night, five weeks after being sidelined with an oblique injury.Betts was batting .179 (5 for 28) with two home runs in eight games befor…
https://www.aol.com/articles/mookie-betts-returns-dodgers-li…
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Claim 3: “Roki Sasaki’s most recent start, and whether the young right-hander is making enough to progress to warrant remaining in the Dodgers’ rotation moving forward this year”
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Multiple web search results confirm Roki Sasaki is a right-handed pitcher and specifically discuss his presence/status in the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Can the Los Angeles Dodgers secure Roki Sasaki? The Dodgers' pursuit of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki faces a setback with his posting delay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5kkIPa5ndI
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki gets ready to throw with the ball in his upraised right hand and a yellow glove on his left.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7142503/2026/03/24/dodgers-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has said that Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will be in the starting rotation on MLB Opening Day. It might be the wrong decision but the Dodgers are honoring a c…
https://nypost.com/2026/03/19/sports/why-roki-sasaki-should-…
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Claim 4: “Shohei Ohtani’s slump specifically, and try to identify why the four-time MVP has not been able to snap out of what is now a weeks-long funk”
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Both a cross-reference (Nypost) and multiple web search results explicitly state that Shohei Ohtani is a four-time MVP winner.
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web search NEUTRAL — Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor on Thursday and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time.Ohtani won all …
https://www.aol.com/articles/dodgers-2-way-star-shohei-00313…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards.The four-time All-Star — who signed a $765 million, 15-year deal last December — had 43 homers, 105 RBIs and an NL-best 38 stolen bases. He rece…
https://www.wtaj.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-dodgers-2-way-star-…
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web search NEUTRAL — (AP) - Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards.The four-time All-Star — who signed a $765 million, 15-year deal last December — had 43 homers, 105 RBIs and an NL-best 38 stolen bases. …
https://www.wrdw.com/2025/11/14/ohtani-is-unanimous-mvp-4th-…
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Claim 5: “the Dodgers’ Monday night loss to the San Francisco Giants”
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Web search results confirm multiple instances of the Dodgers losing to the San Francisco Giants, including a specific mention of a loss on May 11 and other game outcomes.
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants. 4. Alex Vesia prepares to throw a pitch during the Dodgers’ May 11 game.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/sports/dodgers-funk-continues-…
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web search NEUTRAL — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Max Scherzer #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out LaMonte Wade Jr. #31 of the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning in game 3 of the N…
https://www.foxla.com/sports/dodgers-lose-to-giants-on-longo…
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web search NEUTRAL — San Francisco GiantsLos Angeles Dodgers. The SF Giants lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night 7-0. After a win on Friday, the Giants were unable to improve to above .500 on the season.
https://www.si.com/mlb/giants/onsi/news/sf-giants-lose-dodge…
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