The Scully Ave Podcast

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 of other topics. We also did a Sporcle quiz: Can you name the Dodgers pitcher with the most saves each season? Thanks for listening! Follow Locked On Dodgers and its hosts on Twitter! @LockedOnDodgers @VinceSamperio @snidog

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, and more. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio Also, we're now just 10 days away from the launch of @LockedOnDodgers, our new daily Dodgers podcast that will replace Scully Ave. Be sure to follow us on Twitter. A preview episode will be up shortly so you can get yourself subscribed in iTunes or whatever you use for podcasts. Don't miss an episode!

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 podcast Locked on Dodgers," and we'll hold your hand as you drive to work. So in our third-to-last episode of the show in this form, we discussed Bryce Harper signing with the Phillies, Clayton Kershaw making progress in his throwing program, and a bunch of topics suggested by you, the listeners. Thank you for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @LockedOnDodgers @snidog @VinceSamperio.

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, and a bunch of other topics. Also, we're making a BIG announcement about the podcast next week. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 to the podcast in the next month or so. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 other Dodgers topics. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 know how you did! Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 press conference. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 center field. We discuss the letdown of Pollock instead of Harper but also the potential benefits that come with it. It's a long episode, but we hope you enjoy it anyway. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 Castellanos, AJ Pollock, and many others. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 you name the MLB players with the most home runs against each franchise? Take the quiz and let us now how you did. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 of the alphabet? Take it and let us know how you did! Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 in a season for the Dodgers 1968-2018. Let us know how you did! Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 @VinceSamperio

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 signing, rumored trades with the Indians, Reds, and Pirates, and other topics. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog Follow Matt at @matt_beatybu, and follow his wife's blog at www.dreamsnseams.com.

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, and we did a Sporcle quiz, too! Can you name the top 50 home run hitters in Dodgers history? Let us know how you did on it. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 Sporcle quiz: Can you name all 52 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers? Take the quiz and let us know how you did! Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @ScullyAve, @snidog, and @VinceSamperio.

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 for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 the Dodgers might make in the next few months. Thanks for listening! We'll be here all offseason. Be sure to follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 bit about the NLCS win over the Brewers and preview what is sure to be an outstanding World Series. Thanks for listening, and follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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

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

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 @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 (and hopefully not heartbreaking) weekend. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 0.5-game deficit into a 2.5-game lead in the NL West. Jeff and Vince spent most of this episode answering your questions. A lot of great questions led to a lot of great discussion. We also looked at this date in 1959, a game in which Sandy Koufax was pulled because he couldn't throw a strike. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 back in time to this date in 1963, when Phillies catcher Bob Oldis had two of his five career passed balls and the Dodgers beat the Phillies, 5-1. Oh yeah, and we also discussed Jeff's amazing feat from slow-pitch softball that he had never seen anyone do before. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 other topics. We also did a Sporcle quiz: Can you name the Dodgers players with the most games started at each position from 1980 to 2012? Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 comments to us on Twitter at @ScullyAve (or @snidog or @VinceSamperio, if you like us as individuals too). We also looked back at a game on this date in 1999, with a starting pitcher who spent parts of four seasons with the Dodgers but neither of us remember. Thanks for listening!

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 that doesn't make you want to listen, I don't know what to tell you. Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 audio issues. But the content underneath is great, and it's worth your time to take a listen. Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio @jacobscavuzzo

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 us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 least 20 home runs in a season? Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 ton of really good mailbag questions, and we addressed issues about second base, the bullpen, potential trade partners, Manny Machado, and other stuff. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 "On This Date" segments, including finding a game in which Ozzie Smith made two errors. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 the Dodgers, including some great mailbag questions from our listeners (that's you!). Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 you name the Dodgers players who have received MVP votes since 1990? Thanks for listening, and be sure to follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 was pretty uneventful, except that it introduced us to a guy named Blas Minor, who apparently spent six years in the big leagues and is now a firefighter in an Arizona town neighboring the town where Cody Bellinger's dad is a firefighter. And his name is Blas. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 hitters that tallied 100 or more RBIs for (at least) three different teams? Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 are looking good. We briefly discussed recording an episode EVERY game, but Jeff decided that wasn't the best thing for his marriage. Take the Sporcle quiz with us: Can you name the active MLB home run leader for each season? Also, be sure to answer the question contained in this episode using the hashtag #devilwentdowntododgers. You'll have to listen to know what the question is. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 happenings in this episode. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler's first career start, and a lot of other topics. And we did a Sporcle quiz: Can you name a player that made their major league debut with the Dodgers for each season since 1980? Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 this week, but we have a cool idea for a new game next week. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 excitement for the upcoming season, among a lot of other things. We also did a Sporcle quiz: Can you name the Dodgers Opening Day Starting Pitchers and Catchers since 1960? Be sure to take the quiz and let us know how you did. And follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 PA playing their whole career for just one Major League Baseball franchise? Let us know how you did, and thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 other things. Enjoy, and thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

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 hitters on each Dodgers team since 1920? Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog

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 name the Dodgers pitcher with the most saves each season? Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

Jeff and Vince answered our listeners' Dodgers questions about Chase Utley, the starting rotation, the left-field rotation, Dodgers Twitter, and fitted caps. We also talked about Yu Darvish signing with the Cubs and Matt Kemp reporting to spring training, with a segue into a discussion of Kemp's "baseball town" comments from a couple years ago, which then segued into a discussion of Jeff not caring about that non-issue and other things that we don't care about but other people do. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @VinceSamperio @snidog