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On this Wednesday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain reacts to Tommy Edman returning to the Dodgers lineup, Shohei Ohtani update, LA on fire and more!

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00:00 Intro

02:10 Welcome Back

03:10 Happy Birthday Big Dog Rob (Producer BDR)

04:56 Business Man's Special Explained

06:00 Ohtani's Knee & Pitching Concerns

07:47 Ohtani's Command Issues & ERA Breakdown

09:10 Ohtani's Value as a Hitter vs. Pitcher

10:51 NL Cy Young Race: Yamamoto, Misiorowski & Others

17:12 Will Smith Injury Update & Dalton Rushing Steps Up

20:34 Freddie Freeman's Future & Rushing's Long-Term Role

28:22 Jeff Passan's Trade Deadline Rankings: Skubal, Chapman & More

33:41 CJ Abrams, Shortstop Priority & Bobby Witt Jr. Dream

40:57 Walk-Off: Travis Smith Interview Clip

*Why Midday Games are Called the "Business Man's Special."* With the Dodgers playing a unique midweek 12pm noon game, DMAC highlights why midday baseball games were coined the "Business Man's Special." Back in the old days, white collar workers would take extended "lunch breaks" to go to the ballpark and watch the game on company time. Nowadays, watching a midday weekday game on your phone or on a side tab at the computer is a perfect escape to workplace stress.

*Shohei Ohtani on the mound.* Ohtani started a midday game but was kept out of the lineup due to a lingering left knee concern, ronald holland ii likely stemming from pitching mechanics. Despite this, he's been on fire at the plate! 18-for-49 in June with a 1.267 OPS and 5 HRs. Down the stretch, Ohtani's bat is even more irreplaceable than his arm.

*Ohtani's pitching command concerns.* His recent starts have seen more walks and deeper counts than usual 4 walks vs. the Rockies, 3 vs. the Diamondbacks, and 3 more vs. the Pirates. His ERA (1.06) and strikeout numbers (73 Ks) remain elite, but efficiency is a watchpoint.

*Tarik Skubal as the top trade target.* Jeff Passan ranked Skubal #1 among 2026 trade deadline candidates (85% chance of being moved). The Dodgers are listed as a "best fit," and the host strongly advocates for pursuing him both because he helps the Dodgers and because keeping him away from rivals like the Yankees or Phillies is just as valuable.

*Other trade names linked to LA.* Aroldis Chapman (90% trade probability) is a lefty bullpen piece that DMAC likes. CJ Abrams is floated as a potential shortstop acquisition, and the host acknowledges years of fan speculation about him. Luis Arraez (90% trade probability) is mentioned but the host doesn't see it as a good fit given the Giants' involvement.

*Will Smith injury update.* Manager Dave Roberts said it's unlikely Smith is activated off the IL by Friday. Dalton Rushing has stepped in capably, slashing .262/.861 OPS in 2026, giving the Dodgers some breathing room. Long-term, could Dalton Rushing becomes a future starter if Freddie Freeman retires after next season?

*Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Cy Young case.* Yamamoto may finish with a stronger pitching year than Ohtani due to a lighter workload and elite stuff. Jacob Misiorowski is highlighted as the current NL Cy Young leader with a 1.34 ERA over 87 innings.

*Shortstop remains a priority.* The Dodgers will eventually make a big trade for a shortstop. Bobby Witt Jr. would be a dream target, with CJ Abrams and Elly De La Cruz as alternatives. He argues position players are safer trade investments than pitchers due to injury risk.

*The Walk Off!* Producer BDR (Big Dog Rob) celebrated his birthday on air, with the episode featuring a fun detour into film discussions (Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, Forrest Gump). In addition, DMAC reacts to an exclusive interview clip with DN's Noel Sanchez and Dodgers strength coach Travis Smith.