The Dodgers fall apart in first round of playoffs

Oct. 12, 2023 Sports

After another 100-win season, the Boys in Blue got swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in their second first-round playoff elimination in two years.

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Credits

Guests:

Jason Sklar - host of “View from the Cheap Seats” podcast - @SklarBrothers
Randy Sklar - host of “View from the Cheap Seats” podcast - @SklarBrothers

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed, Sara Singer Schiff

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