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With the first half of the 2021 MLB season in the rear-view mirror, it's time to throw out some bold predictions for the Dodgers stretch run. From the Dodgers making a blockbuster deadline deal for an impact starter to prized pitching prospect Ryan Pepiot providing LA's pen with a much-needed boost, here's a look at our bold predictions for the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the MLB trade deadline coming up at the end of the month, we throw out 10 starting pitchers the Dodgers could trade for to help fortify their starting rotation. Statistically, LA boasts one of MLB's best starting staffs this season, but with Dustin May out for the year and the growing uncertainty of Trevor Bauer moving forward, it could make sense for NL West heavyweights to add another starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dodgers Beat Phillies on Reopening Day in Front of First Sell-out Crowd in Almost 2 Years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major League Baseball on Tuesday issued a memo to all 30 teams detailing how it intends to enforce rules against pitchers using foreign substances to doctor baseballs. We tell you everything you need to know about MLB's memo and how it will impact the Dodgers. Next, Trevor Bauer responded to MLBs memo on Twitter and as you might expect the reigning NL Cy Young award winner had some strong opinions on it. Plus, is Trevor Bauer worth $40 million a year to the Dodgers without the use of foreign substances and how much blame should MLB get for this "sticky situation?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers take down the D-backs behind a fine Clayton Kershaw start and some lucky breaks in the outfield. We react to the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers win two in row behind a dominant effort from the UriACE, Julio Urias. We breakdown what could be start of a bonafide winning streak for the boys in blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another day, another tough loss for the Dodgers. After this one, Trevor Bauer vents his frustrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing both games of a doubleheader against the Cubs, the question has to be asked... is it time for the Dodgers to panic yet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers slaughter the Brewers and rookie starter Alec Bettinger with a record setting day on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers lose another game to the Padres after a bullpen meltdown saw the team squander a gem from Dustin May.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Los Angeles Dodgers season in full-swing, we take a look at some of the early season surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a marathon showdown in San Diego, the Dodgers come out on top in a 12 inning instant classic against the Padres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices