Los Angeles Dodgers’ bats go ice cold as the Atlanta Braves expose offensive flaws—should fans be worried? Harry Ruiz breaks down the Dodgers’ latest series, highlighting Shohei Ohtani’s inconsistent production, Freddie Freeman’s milestone 100th home run as a Dodger, and the troubling trend of low-scoring losses. Key stats reveal Los Angeles’ feast-or-famine scoring and struggles against elite pitching, raising urgent questions about lineup construction and postseason readiness. With Tyler Glasnow hitting the IL and Blake Snell making a shaky but promising return, the Dodgers face another pitching rotation shake-up. Ruiz examines the health concerns for Glasnow, the upside of Snell’s stuff, and the impressive showings from young arms like Justin Wrobleski. Plus, an intriguing debate emerges: if Freeman enters Cooperstown, does he wear a Dodgers or Braves cap? Weigh in as the Dodgers prepare to face off against the struggling San Francisco Giants. All that and more on today’s episode of Locked On Dodgers! Be a part of the show, hit us up on the Locked On Dodgers listener line: 279-356-2533 or 279-3 LOCKED. You can either leave us a voicemail or a text and you might be featured in our show. Don’t forget to subscribe, drop a comment, and join the conversation! --- 🔵 Follow & Subscribe for daily Dodgers talk on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-dodgers/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB - --- Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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) #Dodgers #LADodgers #MLB #LosAngelesDodgers
Thanks for watching MLB Recap, a series where we recap the game of baseball every single day in an attempt to keep growing it into the biggest sport in the world. Join the movement! Get $50 on Underdog after first $5 with code FUZZY 🤑 ➡️ https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fuzzy Use Code FUZZY on Seatgeek for $20 off tickets & events 🎟️ 00:00 Intro 0:30 CLEVELAND TRADE 2:43 What I missed! 3:28 Game 1 4:37 Game 2 6:08 Game 3 7:44 Manoah's Return to MLB! 8:08 Game 4 9:36 NEW Batting Title Contender? 10:01 Game 5 11:46 Game 6 13:31 Game 7 14:59 Game 8 16:52 Game 9 18:16 Game 10 19:32 Game 11 20:58 Game 12 22:24 Game 13 23:24 Game 14 Yesterday's MLB slate featured a mix of strong pitching outings, offensive outbursts, and weather impacts. The Blue Jays hosted the Angels in a lopsided affair with big innings, while the Athletics took on the Orioles in a lower-scoring contest. The Reds faced the Astros in a tight pitchers' duel, and the Marlins battled the Nationals in a back-and-forth game that went down to the wire. Other matchups included the Pirates visiting the Giants with plenty of hits flying around, the Phillies welcoming the Rockies, the Diamondbacks taking on the Mets in a close low-scoring game, and the Rangers hosting the Cubs. Several other interleague and divisional games rounded out the day, though rain postponed the Rays-Red Sox matchup. 📝
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Craig Sandlin and Greg Kuffner discuss if Will Benson could be an option to hit leadoff for the Cincinnati Reds given his patience at the plate and high on base percentage this year. ------------------------------------ Check out our partners ⤵️ Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It’s OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.or ----------------------------------- As the Cincinnati Reds look to optimize their lineup for the 2026 season, Will Benson presents a high-risk, high-reward option as the lead-off hitter, blending elite speed with a penchant for high-variance offensive production. His viability stems from a 2023–2024 profile that suggested top-tier talent, tempered by significant 2024 regressions and a 2025 season filled with demotions, high hard-hit rates, and, ultimately, poor luck. Previous Leadoff Experience and Performance Benson has served as a leadoff option in various capacities since joining the Reds, though he has not solidified himself as the exclusive table-setter. In 2024, he hit the first leadoff home run of his Major League career on May 16th against Tyler Glasnow, a 439-foot blast. His 2023 form was particularly promising, where he hit \(.275\) with a \(.365\) on-base percentage (OBP) across 108 games, showing the patience and discipline often required of a leadoff hitter. Reds Metrics and Career Path Benson’s tenure in Cincinnati has been streaky. After a breakout 2023, he fell to a \(.187\) batting average in 343 at-bats in 2024, while his strikeout rate remained high. However, his underlying, or expected, stats often paint a brighter picture. In early 2025, despite a low batting average, he was among the league leaders in barrel rate, average exit velocity, and hard-hit percentage (top 15%), suggesting a significant positive regression was on the horizon. As of May 9, 2026, he has struggled early, with a \(.207\) average in 31 games, but maintaining high power and on-base potential, including 13 walks. Viability for 2026 Benson's main strength as a leadoff hitter is his ability to get on base (.352 OBP in 2026) and his 94th-percentile speed, which provides run-scoring potential. His 2025 season showed a refined approach, reducing his strikeout rate to 26.5% and swinging more in the zone. However, his inconsistency and inability to consistently produce against left-handed pitchers make him a specialized option, often best used when he is in a hot streak. His 2026 outlook under Manager Terry Francona is that of a "streaky" player who can carry the offense when hot, but who must be managed carefully regarding his playing time against tough left-handed matchups. If he can match his 2025 Statcast metrics—where he ranked in the top 15% in expected slugging (\(xSLG\)) and hard-hit rate—with better fortune on balls in play (\(BABIP\)), he could finally provide the consistent speed-and-power lead-off combo the Reds have needed since his breakout 2023.
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The HBCU streets are HOT on this episode of HBCU Fanatics! 🔥🏈🏀 Jared011Green and Coach67Sportstv break down the biggest stories shaking up HBCU sports right now: 🏈 Three SWAC programs — Florida A&M, Alabama A&M, and Mississippi Valley State — have been hit with NCAA APR penalties. What does this mean for postseason eligibility and the future of these athletic programs? We explain why Alabama A&M football received a waiver while men’s basketball did not. 💰 South Carolina State University is facing a major lawsuit from its own foundation involving NIL money, donor restrictions, athletic facilities, and questions about financial control behind the scenes. Could this become one of the biggest HBCU sports legal battles in recent memory? 📉 The Circle City Classic is reportedly leaving Indianapolis after shockingly low attendance inside an NFL stadium. What went wrong with one of the most historic HBCU football classics, and what does this mean for HBCU classics moving forward? If you love HBCU football, SWAC football, MEAC football, HBCU news, college football drama, and unfiltered sports talk, this is the show for you. 👇 Join the conversation in the comments:• Did the NCAA go too far with the SWAC penalties?• Who’s right in the South Carolina State lawsuit?• Can the Circle City Classic recover? 🔥 Subscribe to Jared011Green for more HBCU sports content, livestreams, football talk, and breaking news coverage. #Jared011Green #SWACFootballTalk #HBCUFanatics #HBCUFootballTalk #TheAwesomeLD 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5589608640020480