Don Mattingly on starting Kershaw on short rest, Puig, Kemp, Jeter’s love life

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly joined the show to talk about pitching Clayton Kershaw in Game 4, the possibility of a contract extension, Yasiel Puig’s play, Matt Kemp’s health, Derek Jeter’s dating history and what’s next in the postseason. Mattingly wouldn’t say much about his expectations for a new contract. “You do your job,”…

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LA Times’ Gary Klein unravels USC-Tony Dungy story

Lost Angeles Times reporter Gary Klein tries to unravel yesterday’s news about a representative from USC reaching out to Tony Dungy. Klein talked about what might have happened and also weighs in on the committee that will pick the final four playoff teams in college football.

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Mark Teixeira says teammates like Alex, don’t get into controversy

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira joined the show to talk about the postseason and more. Dan asked Teixeira if all the attention Alex Rodriguez gets makes things awkward in the clubhouse. “It’s very tough for teammates of Alex,” Teixeira said, “to be objective about this. We like Alex. He’s a friend. He’s a mentor to…

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