This Dodgers Pitcher Could Be TRADED, Insider Gives Latest on Skubal, First Half Awards, & More

On this Wednesday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain breaks down a potential blockbuster trade for Tarik Skubal, who could be on the chopping block, DMAC's 1st half awards, and more! Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first. Join our Dodgers Nation Fancave Series: https://dodgersnation.com/fancave/ 00:00 – Intro 03:29 – Shohei Ohtani Health Update: Knee Inflammation & Return Timeline 09:16 – Jeff Passan's Tarik Skubal Trade Intel & Dodgers Farm System Breakdown 14:35 – Miguel Vargas All-Star Moment & Revisiting the 2024 Trade 21:56 – Postgame: Vargas Interview + Yamamoto/Murakami All-Star Fun 23:29 – First-Half Awards: Rookie of the Year to Biggest Disappointment 25:41 – First-Half Awards Continued: Cy Young, Bullpen MVP & Gold Glove 27:16 – Team MVP, Overall Grade & Second-Half Outlook 28:53 – Seventh-Inning Stretch: Fan Q&A 35:26 – The Walk Off: Phillies Fans are HATERS Following last night's MLB All Star Game, the Dodgers Nation fan poll indicates that Miguel Vargas (39.4%) narrowly beats Cody Bellinger (36.4%) as the "Most Wanted Former Dodger." Agree? Shohei Ohtani Update: Ohtani continues to recover from left-knee inflammation that kept him out of the All-Star Game. Dave Roberts confirms he'll be in the lineup for the post-break Yankees series but hasn't set his next pitching start. Ohtani is hitting .293/22 HR/58 RBI and 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA on the mound; DMAC praises Shohei for prioritizing team health over personal Cy Young/individual accolades. Insider Scoop on Tarik Skubal Jeff Passan's ESPN report says the Dodgers have both incentive and ability to trade for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Despite already being champions, Dodgers are still facing rotation health concerns with Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell. Compounded with Yoshinobu Yamamoto's extensive workload in recent months, the Dodgers front office has several reasons to pursue Skubal. But what pieces are the Dodgers willing to give up? DMAC runs down top farm systems (Dodgers #1) and Dodgers prospects who could headline a deal (Josue De Paula, Mike Sirota, Zyhir Hope, etc.) Miguel Vargas Appreciation: DMAC recaps the Dodgers' July 2024 trade that saw LA receive Tommy Edman and Michael Kopech, while the White Sox got Vargas plus prospects. And while Miguel Vargas blossomed into a star, Dodgers would happily repeat that trade any given day, especially considering Edman's NLCS MVP and Kopech's bullpen impact. Vargas's All-Star breakout is further proof the Dodgers develop talent well. Miguel Vargas reflects on his first All-Star Game experience, plus a lighthearted moment with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Munetaka Murakami. DMAC's 1st Half Dodgers Awards: Rookie of the Year – Dalton Rushing; Biggest Disappointment – Kyle Tucker; Breakout Star – Justin Wrobleski; Biggest Surprise – Edgardo Henriquez; Cy Young – Shohei Ohtani (with Yamamoto as a second-half dark horse); Bullpen Cy Young – Tanner Scott; Gold Glove – Mookie Betts; Team MVP – Ohtani; Overall grade – A- The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently 61-36, on pace for 102 wins. But the Dodgers need to finish the season strong to remain at the top of the NL and avoid the Wildcard. 7th Inning Stretch: DMAC and the fans discuss trading Justin Wrobleski as a sell-high chip for Skubal, the Dodgers' extensive catcher depth, Teoscar Hernández's contract outlook, and reiterates it's "Skubal or bust" for a rotation upgrade rather than smaller depth moves. The Walk-Off: DMAC fires back at Phillies fans for booing the Dodgers, closes with plans to head to New York for Fanatics Fest and sign-off.