Surprise! Yamamoto to Start Game 5 for Los Angeles Dodgers + Freeman's Status & Shildt's Grumpiness

Can the Los Angeles Dodgers' bold move with Yoshinobu Yamamoto lead them to victory in Game 5 of the NLDS? As the Dodgers face off against the Padres, the stakes couldn't be higher. With the surprise announcement of Yamamoto starting, the Dodgers' pitching strategy takes center stage. How will this decision impact their chances against Padres' ace Yu Darvish? The episode dives into Freddie Freeman's injury status and its potential effect on the lineup, while also exploring the Dodgers' offensive outlook. The hosts discuss the broader implications for the Dodgers' future, including team-building strategies and the unpredictability of a single elimination game. Join us for an engaging discussion on the Los Angeles Dodgers' path to success and the pivotal moments that could define their season. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Dodgers wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute with two of the biggest Dodger fans you'll ever meet. Thanks for making Locked On Dodgers your first listen every day, and please tell your friends! For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Prepare for the Fall Classic with Sully, who has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. 0:00 Intro 0:02 Dodgers' Crucial Game Five 3:58 Analyzing Dodgers' Past Game Against Darvish 5:40 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being a Dodgers Fan 9:16 Dodgers' Pitching Strategy 16:38 Yamamoto's Pitch Tipping and Strategy Adjustments 22:49 Freddie Freeman's Impact on Dodgers' Offense 26:16 Dodgers' Team Building Strategy 28:49 Dodgers vs. Padres Pitching Analysis 32:13 Changing Predictions in Baseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.com The right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! TonaI Tonal is the world's smartest and most effective strength training system that helps get you stronger. Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code LOCKEDONMLB. That’s Tonal.com , and use promo code LOCKEDONMLB for $200 off your purchase. PrizePicks Download the app today or click HERE and use code LOCKEDONMLB to win $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup. PrizePicks. Run Your Game. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM t o get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.