Vince Samperio of Chavez Ravine Fiends and Jeff Snider of Baseball Essential talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Episode 163: When One Podcast Closes, Another One Opens
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This is the last episode of the Scully Avenue Podcast. Beginning on Monday, March 25, we will be a daily podcast called Locked On Dodgers. To celebrate three years of weekly podcasts, Jeff and Vince skipped episodes 138-162 and went straight to episode 163 to finish off strong. We talked Ichiro, Kershaw, Brad Miller, Opening Day roster, and a ton o…
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Episode 137: Tales of Spring and Crappy Hotel Wifi
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Jeff is in a hotel in Mesquite, Nevada, and the wifi isn't good. Late in this episode, it goes from not-good to non-existent. But he and Vince were able to get in a solid episode before that happened, with tales about each host's trip to spring training, plus answers to questions about Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw, Alex Verdugo, Russell Martin, …
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In this episode, Jeff and Vince make a big announcement: The podcast in its current form will be ending in a few weeks. Beginning on March 25, we will begin a new podcast called Locked on Dodgers, a daily podcast about the Los Angeles Dodgers. Every Monday through Friday, when you get in your car to hear to work, tell your smart device "Play podcas…
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Episode 135: Kershaw, Harper, and spring training talk
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Clayton Kershaw is not throwing. Bryce Harper hasn't signed yet. For two things that are notable for their "nothing is happening" qualities, they are both big news in Dodgers circles. Jeff and Vince are here to talk about those two things in great detail. We also answered several mailbag questions about the pitching staff, next year's Max Muncy, an…
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Episode 134: Newk, Kersh, and lots of mailbag
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We had some great mailbag questions this week, fielding topics like Kikeé Hernandez, Manny Machado, Alex Verdugo, Caleb Ferguson, Cody Bellinger, Austin Barnes, Corey Seager, and even Paulo Orlando! We also talked about Clayton Kershaw's possible "dead arm" and the death of Dodgers legend Don Newcombe. And we teased some BIG changes that are coming…
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Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training! Not much else has happened, but spring training gives us plenty to talk about. From mailbag questions from readers like you and our own thoughts, Jeff and Vince discuss Bryce Harper, luxury tax, Aaron Nola, Joc Pederson, Alex Verdugo, Julio Urias, Cody Bellinger, Kenley Jansen, and a ton of ot…
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Not much has happened since we last spoke, except that MLB is thinking about adding the DH to the National League and JT Realmuto got traded to the Not-Dodgers. Jeff and Vince are here to talk about those things and a few other Dodgers items. We also did a Sporcle quiz: Can you name the Dodgers players who have won Gold Gloves? Take it and let us k…
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Nothing really happened in the Dodgers world since we last talked except for FanFest. In this episode, Jeff and Vince answer your mailbag questions about Bryce Harper, JT Realmuto, Julio Urias, Pedro Baez, and several more things. Then we talked about FanFest, including Stan Kasten's stupid comments, Kenley Jansen's weight loss, and AJ Pollock's pr…
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Episode 130: Quakes manager Mark Kertenian, plus Pollock talk
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Stuff finally happened! This episode leads off with a fun 30-minute interview with new Rancho Cucamonga Quakes manager Mark Kertenian in which we discuss his unique career path, the Dodgers player development system, and a ton of other topics. After that, Jeff and Vince discuss the big news: The Dodgers signed former D-Back AJ Pollock to play cente…
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Hours after last week's episode, the Dodgers traded for old fan favorite Russell Martin. Jeff and Vince spend some time in this episode talking about that trade, and then get to your mailbag questions, which were rich in both quality and quantity. Discussion topics included Alex Verdugo, Bryce Harper, Adam Ottavino, Corey Kluber, Nicholas Castellan…
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Episode 128: Mr. Grandal Goes to Milwaukee
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The Dodgers news this week consisted of two former Dodgers (Yasmani Grandal and Brian Dozier) signing with new teams and the Dodgers trading one guy you've never heard of for a different guy you've never heard of. So we spent time in our mailbag, talking about Grandal, AJ Pollock, Corey Seager, and other things. We also did a fun Sporcle quiz: Can …
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Episode 127: When Nothing Happens, Just Mailbag It
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This episode turned out better than it had any right to, and it's all because of good questions from you, the listener. Jeff and Vince answer a bunch of Dodgers questions, related both to the current offseason and other more general topics. We also did a Sporcle quiz: Can you name the MLB home run leaders with last names starting with each letter o…
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Yasiel Puig is no longer a Dodger. Last week, the Dodgers traded Puig, along with Matt Kemp and Alex Wood, to the Reds for prospects. Jeff and Vince were/are both huge Puig fans, so it's rough. We talk about the trade, what it means going forward, and a lot of other Dodgers-related topics. We also did a Sporcle quiz: Name the hitters with 100 hits …
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Episode 125: Short and Sweet, Like Kristin Chenoweth
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Since we last talked, nothing has happened. Chase Utley turned 40. Other than that, not much. But Jeff and Vince answered a few of your Dodgers mailbag questions and then took this Sporcle quiz: Can you name the Dodgers Opening Day Starting Pitchers and Catchers since 1960? Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSa…
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Episode 124: Interview with Matt Beaty, and other stuff
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In this episode, Jeff and Vince talk to Dodgers minor leaguer Matt Beaty, who was recently added to the 40-man roster. We talk about that experience, battling through injuries in 2018, his hopes and plans for the future, and a ton of other things. Very enjoyable conversation. We also answered your mailbag questions and talked about the Joe Kelly si…
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Episode 123: No Guest, Just Offseason Talk
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We were originally supposed to have Dodgers farmhand and 40-man-roster-person Matt Beaty as our guest on today's show, but technology and Dominican internet prevented that from happening. Matt will be our guest next week instead. For today, we talked about Bryce Harper, Corey Kluber, clutch hitting, Dave Roberts, and a bunch of other things. Oh, an…
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Episode 122: Are We Getting Kluber for Vin Scully's Birthday?
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In an attempt to see how many episodes in a row can be named after Corey Kluber, the Dodgers are discussing a trade that would involve Kluber and Yasiel Puig. Jeff and Vince are here to discuss that rumor, the new Dodgers coaches, and various other topics, including questions from you (yes, YOU) about Caleb Ferguson and Alex Wood. We also did a Spo…
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Not much has happened yet this offseason, but there are rumors that the Dodgers are in talks with the Indians about (possibly) Corey Kluber. Jeff and Vince talk about that and bunch of other things in this episode. We also did a Sporcle quiz: Can you name the Dodgers players who have received MVP votes since 1990? Let us know how you did! Thanks fo…
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Episode 120: Kershaw Back, Zaidi Gone, We're Still Here
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In this week's episode, Jeff and Vince discuss the extension worked out between Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers, Farhan Zaidi leaving to take over the Giants, the free agent and trade markets, and a lot of other stuff. Also, an English lesson about the phrase "begging the questions" based on one of your mailbag questions! Thanks for listening! Foll…
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Episode 119: The First One of the Offseason
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The World Series is over, and it didn't end well for the Dodgers. Jeff and Vince talk a bit about that, and then we move on to the upcoming offseason. The Dodgers got under the luxury tax threshold with the goal of spending a lot this offseason, so it should be interesting. We talk about possible acquisitions -- via free agency and trade -- that th…
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The odds were long, especially when the Dodgers were 10 games under .500 early in the season, and especially when they were 4.5 games out of first place on August 22. But despite those odds, the Dodgers won the NL West and the NLDS and the NLCS and will be facing the Red Sox in the World Series beginning tonight! Jeff and Vince are here to talk a b…
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Episode 117: The Dodgers are one win from the World Series
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Game 6 is tomorrow. Episode 117 is tonight. Jeff and Vince answer your spectacular mailbag questions and talk about the NLCS so far. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog
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The Dodgers took care of business in the NLDS, beating the Braves in four games. Tonight, they're in Milwaukee for Game 1 of the NLCS against the Brewers. Jeff and Vince talk about the rosters and preview what seems likely to be a close, exciting series. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio…
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Episode 115: A Good Start to the Postseason
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Since we last talked, the Dodgers swept the Giants, pounded the Rockies in Game 163, and pounded the Braves in Game 1 of the NLDS. Not a bad week's work. Jeff and Vince are here to talk about the past, present, and glorious future of Dodger baseball. Thanks for all your mailbag questions, and thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @…
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Episoder 114: Step Back From That Ledge, My Friend
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This week hasn't gone as well for the Dodgers as we had hoped, mostly due to the fact that the Rockies refuse to lose. But as we head into the final weekend of the regular season, the Dodgers have a chance to win the division, win the second Wild Card spot, or miss the postseason. Jeff and Vince are here to talk about what should be an exciting (an…
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