BREAKTHROUGH: Clayton Kershaw's SUCCESS Lessens Sting of ANOTHER Los Angeles Dodgers Pitching Injury

Clayton Kershaw's masterful performance ignites hope for the Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching staff. But with Tony Gonsolin sidelined, who will fill the rotation gap? Hosts Vince Samperio and Jeff J. Snider break down potential replacements, including Bobby Miller and Matt Sauer. The discussion shifts to Hyeseong Kim's limited playing time despite his .400+ batting average, and whether he should replace Michael Conforto in the lineup. Plus, a temperature check on Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani's recent performances. As the Dodgers prepare to face the San Diego Padres, can they overcome pitching concerns and assert their dominance in the NL West? Tune in for expert analysis on the Dodgers' evolving strategy and key player assessments as they navigate a crucial stretch of the 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. Enjoy the 2025 season 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 Dodgers rotation changes and Kershaw's performance 5:46 Hyeseong Kim's limited playing time 12:13 Dodgers' offensive struggles over the weekend 24:43 Mookie Betts' improved performance 28:20 Concerns about Dodgers position players 30:45 Preview of upcoming Padres series Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order . That’s SupplyHouse.com ! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. 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 Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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.