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The Scully Ave Podcast
by Vince Samperio and Jeff Snider
Vince Samperio of Chavez Ravine Fiends and Jeff Snider of Baseball Essential talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Episodes
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Episode 163: When One Podcast Closes, Another One Opens
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,...
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Episode 137: Tales of Spring and Crappy Hotel Wifi
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...
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Episode 136: The Big Announcement
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...
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Episode 135: Kershaw, Harper, and spring training talk
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…
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Episode 134: Newk, Kersh, and lots of mailbag
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...
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Episode 133: Spring Has Sprung!
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...
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Episode 132: Talkin' DH and Stuff
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...
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Episode 131: Mailbag and FanFest
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...
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Episode 130: Quakes manager Mark Kertenian, plus Pollock talk
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...
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Episode 129: The Dog Days of Winter
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...
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Episode 128: Mr. Grandal Goes to Milwaukee
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…
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Episode 127: When Nothing Happens, Just Mailbag It
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…
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Episode 126: Our Puigly Lament
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…
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Episode 125: Short and Sweet, Like Kristin Chenoweth
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,...
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Episode 124: Interview with Matt Beaty, and other stuff
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…
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Episode 123: No Guest, Just Offseason Talk
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...
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Episode 122: Are We Getting Kluber for Vin Scully's Birthday?
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)...
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Episode 121: Bring Me the Klubot!
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...
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Episode 120: Kershaw Back, Zaidi Gone, We're Still Here
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…
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Episode 119: The First One of the Offseason
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...
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Episode 118: World Series Preview!
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...
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Episode 117: The Dodgers are one win from the World Series
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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Episode 116: Previewing the NLCS
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...
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Episode 115: A Good Start to the Postseason
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...
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Episoder 114: Step Back From That Ledge, My Friend
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...
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Episode 113: Takin' Care of Business
In the past few weeks, the Dodgers have struggled against the Mets and the Reds, two bad teams. But four times they've faced a team they were battling in the division or the Wild Card, and all four times they've come through. The latest example is a three-game sweep of the Rockies to turn a...
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Episode 112: Crunch Time
The Dodgers haven't been in a pennant race this late in the season in a long time. Vince Samperio and Jeff Snider are here to talk about what's going on. We talked about the crowded outfield, shuffling in the starting rotation, the team's offseason plans, and a ton of other things. We also went...
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Episode 111: Chasing the Rockies
Since we last talked, the Dodgers took care of business against the Diamondbacks to jump into first place, then failed to take care of business agains the Mets and dropped down to second place. Jeff and Vince look at the upcoming weekend series against the first-place Rockies, along with several...
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Episode 110: What Happened to Chris Taylor?
The Dodgers won five straight to pull within a game of the Diamondbacks, but they lost to the DBacks last night. Chris Taylor struck out four times and has looked terrible lately. Jeff and Vince discuss the future of Taylor, as well as several other topics. Be sure to send your questions and...
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Episode 109: Cloudy With a Chance of Playoffs
Things are not looking great for the Dodgers right now, but Jeff and Vince aren't giving up on them. We answered listener questions about the team, what's going wrong, what could turn around, etc. We also did an "On This Date" from 1997 that included Ismael Valdez's second career stolen base. If...
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Episode 108: Talking with Jacob Scavuzzo
On today's episode, Jeff and Vince talked with Dodgers prospect and reigning Texas League Player of the Month Jacob Scavuzzo. We talked about growing up in SoCal and then getting drafted by the Dodgers, the highs and lows of pro baseball, and a ton of other topics. Fair warning: There are some...
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Episode 107: Catching Up on Machado, Dozier, etc.
It's been a couple weeks, and since then, all the Dodgers did was trade for two of the best offensive players available at the trade deadline. Jeff and Vince catch up on all that has happened, plus some talk about rosters, Yasmani Grandal's defense, and other things. Thanks for listening! Follow…
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Episode 106: Mannywood Revisited?
The Orioles are likely to trade Manny Machado in the next day or two, and depending on who you believe, the Dodgers might be the frontrunners to get him. Jeff and Vince talk about that and a bunch of other things in this episode. We also did a Sporcle quiz: Can you name the Dodger hitters with at...
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Episode 105: The Last One of Chase Utley's Career?
Near the end of this episode, word broke that Chase Utley will be holding a press conference this afternoon. Jeff and Vince, assuming that the press conference will be to announce his retirement, spent the last few minutes talking about Utley and his impact on the Dodgers. Before that, we had a…
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Episode 104: The Outfield Logjam Could Get Loggier or Jammier
In this episode, Jeff and Vince answer all your Los Angeles Dodgers questions, including questions about Walker Buehler, Manny Machado, and Alex Verdugo, among others. We also segued into discussions about the outfield logjam and whether Daniel Hudson is this year's Brandon Morrow. And we did two...
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Episode 103: Vince's Winning Streak Continues
After a terrible start to his Sporcle quiz career, Vince has now beat Jeff two in a row, including today's quiz: Can you name the foreign-born player with the highest career WAR for each position for each MLB franchise? Let us know how you did on the quiz! Oh yeah, and we also talked a lot about...
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Episode 102: Maxwell's Silver Hammer
Let's face it, recording (and listening to) a Dodgers podcast is more fun with the Dodgers are playing well. After a week off, Jeff and Vince are back to talk about the resurgent Dodgers, and it's a fun one. Great mailbag questions, a fun Sporcle quiz, and good times for all. Today's quiz: Can…
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Episode 101: Do You Think Clay Bellinger Knows Blas Minor?
Jeff and Vince talk about all the goings on in the Dodgers universe, including the upcoming return of Clayton Kershaw, the emergence of Ross Stripling, the continued excellent play of Matt Kemp, the promotion of Dennis Santana, and about a hundred other topics. We also did an "On This Date" that...
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Episode 100: Happy Anniversary, Clayton Kershaw!
It's our 99th episode, which we call Episode 100! It's also the 10th anniversary of Clayton Kershaw's debut. In this episode, Jeff and Vince talk about the Dodgers' recent hot streak, the details of Kershaw's first game, and a lot of other topics. We also did a Sporcle quiz: Can you name the...
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Episode 99: Bring the Luck
Jeff and Vince recorded this podcast while watching the Dodgers play the Marlins on Thursday morning. During the Sporcle quiz, they watched the Dodgers offense break out with the help of two doubles from Justin Turned to drive in a total of five runs. The game is still going right now, but things...
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Episode 98: The Poor Audio Quality Edition
Vince in in Southern California with his family. Jeff is in Florida with his friend. Both recording on laptops, and boy can you tell from the audio! But the content is good. The Dodgers are facing injuries and ineffectiveness, but we haven't given up hope yet. Catch up on all the Dodger…
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Episode 97: No Joy in Mudville
After winning 7 out of 8 to climb above .500, the Dodgers lost two in a row to the Marlins and their minor-league pitchers. Jeff and Vince talk about that a bit, but we try not to dwell too much on the negative. We also discussed timelines for Justin Turner and Logan Forsythe, concerns about...
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Episode 96: Dodgers News and All-Time Favorites
In this episode, Vince and Jeff talk about the latest in Dodgers news, including talk of Kenley Jansen, Rich Hill, Max Muncy, Corey Seager, and most of the rest of the team. We also picked our all-time favorite players who weren't Dodgers, with only two-and-a-half repeat answers. No Sporcle quiz...
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Episode 95: The Season Has Started -- Or Has It?
Between off days, a rainout, and some lackluster play, it almost feels like the Dodgers season hasn't started yet. But it has, and Jeff and Vince are here to talk about it. We also did a Sporcle quiz: Can you name the players to play for the Dodgers since 2000? Thanks for listening. Be sure to...
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Episode 94: It's Opening Day Eve!
Tomorrow is Opening Day, and after what Vince has described as the longest spring training ever, the Dodgers will play the Bumgarner-less Giants tomorrow afternoon. Jeff and Vince talk about the Opening Day roster, the amazing fact that Matt Kemp is the team's starting left fielder, and their...
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Episode 93: JT is hurt, but it's gonna be okay
Justin Turner has a fractured wrist, but luckily, the Dodgers have a ton of depth. Jeff and Vince discuss that, along with a variety of other Dodgers-related topics. We also did a Sporcle quiz! Can you name the MLB All-Stars who were over the age of 40? Let us know how you did on the quiz, and...
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Episode 92: The One After Episode 91
Jeff and Vince answered your Dodgers questions today, specifically about the starting outfield, Logan Forsythe, Julio Urias, Pat Venditte, and a few other things. We also did a Sporcle quiz and discussed a few "baseball debate" topics. Today's Sporcle quiz: Can you name the hitters with the most…
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Episode 91: The Vince Samperio Memorial Edition
Vince was born in 1991, so we dedicate Episode 91 to him. By which we mean we mention it once at the beginning and then never again. But other things we talked about include our predictions of the Opening Day roster, Matt Kemp's future, Joc Pederson, Chase Utley, Yasmani Grandal, and a bunch of...
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Episode 90: The Dodgers and Jeff are Sick
Half the Dodgers team is battling illness. So is Jeff, which is why we recorded on Friday instead of Wednesday. We answered some mailbag questions and we did a fun Sporcle quiz. It was a good episode. Go ahead and listen to it. Love ya, bye. Today's Sporcle quiz: Can you name the top 3 home run...
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Episode 89: Matt Kemp is still a Dodger, Chris Archer still isn't
Jeff and Vince talk about the start of Dodgers spring training, including the fact that Matt Kemp is still here and Chris Archer still isn't. We also discuss the starting catcher role, the outfield, the possibility of getting other Rays besides Archer, and more. And we did a Sporcle quiz: Can you...
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Vince Samperio of Chavez Ravine Fiends and Jeff Snider of Baseball Essential talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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