The Friedman Interview
Here is the video of the interview I did with Andrew Friedman on April 1, 2025, in the Dodgers’ Dugout right before the game. Enjoy! It’s just a casual conversation… I am not trying to be a “super announcer.” I’m just a fan interviewing the President of Dodger Baseball…
Here is the video of the interview I did with Andrew Friedman on April 1, 2025, in the Dodgers’ Dugout right before the game. Enjoy! It’s just a casual conversation… I am not trying to be a “super announcer.” I’m just a fan interviewing the President of Dodger Baseball Operations. Thanks to Jon Weisman for the excellent camera work! 😉
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Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel on Friday was named the third base coach for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Kershaw recently gave the next step in his timeline to return. He told the media, including Jack Harris of The LA Times, that he has been ramping his the intensity of his throwing program and hopes to be throwing off the mound in May.
It will interesting to see how the Dodgers handle all the pitchers coming off the IL and who goes and who stays.
This post is a great highlight to your (Mark’s) effort with the blog and Dodger Community. What fun and thank you!
Great job Mark. Interesting answer about the post season and under the radar move with the trade of Kemp, Puig, Wood and Farmer. He might not think or like the crapshoot statement, but it is a gauntlet to say the least. Much harder to get to the final dance in this era. And they were () that close to being eliminated again in the first round. That they won with only one starting pitcher left from the opening day rotation is the most amazing part of last year. I do apologize for the wrong info I gave about the Grandal signing yesterday, I had the Wong Connor.
You have a relaxing personality Mark. What I mean is that Andrew seemed at peace visiting with you. It was just two guys chatting baseball without any hype or bragging or demeaning comments. Both of you fellas are genuine good guys. Both of you are respectful of the game… With Andrew admitting that protecting and slow walking their young pitchers doesn’t seem to be working to prevent arm injuries, that takes a big man. Again, well done.
Love it!!
¡Buen trabajo, Mark! ¡Tu cariño y dedicación a este equipo quedaron demostrados!
Cheers from Pedasi Panama
Love the interview Mark. Great Job
The Dodgers optioned catcher Hunter Feduccia to Triple-A Oklahoma City, a sure sign that the club will activate first baseman Freddie Freeman from the injured list by Friday night’s game against the Cubs.
That’s great!
Well done Mark. I loved the “Crapshoot”
question., and I loved his answer.
Respect for getting a sit down in the dugout like that.
Thursday scores
Oklahoma City 9, Round Rock 8
Arkansas 4, Tulsa 3
Great Lakes 3, Lansing 2
Stockton 6, Rancho Cucamonga 3
Friday schedule
3:05 p.m. PT: Great Lakes (Brooks Auger) at Lansing (Gage Jump)
5:05 p.m.: Tulsa (Jared Karros) at Arkansas (Dylan File)
5:15 p.m.: Oklahoma City (Bobby Miller) at Round Rock (Dane Dunning)
7:05 p.m.: Rancho Cucamonga (Aidan Foeller) at Stockton (Wei-En Lin)
LHP Jackson Ferris struck out six in 5⅔ scoreless innings for Tulsa, the longest of his nine starts in Double-A dating back to last season.
Eddie Rosario hit two home runs, including the game-winner in the ninth inning to lead the Comets over the Round Rock Express (Rangers). Oklahoma City trailed by four after seven innings but scored four runs in the eighth and three in the ninth to pull out the road win.Rosario had four hits, including another home run in the second inning, and his fifth double of the year.
For more detailed recaps,stats,schedules and box scores for Dodger minor league teams go to the top of the page and cIick on MINOR LEAGUE AFFLIATES.
Great interview Mark!!! Great questions by you and great intelligent articulate answers by AF. We are sooooooooo lucky to have you with this amazing site and AF in charge of baseball operations along with Mark Walters, Stan Kasten and the entire ownership team.Cheers!!!!