Dodgers Announce Changes on Radio Shows

The Dodgers have made a change to their postgame radio show Dodger Talk.

I’ve seen a lot of stuff happen in the Dodger Stadium parking lot after games. I’ve seen people dance on top of their cars, seen people sell danger dogs and probably heard way more profanity trying to leave a baseball game than I have anywhere else.

Many people, of course, tune in to AM 570 after games to listen/partake in Dodger Talk. The show is hosted by David Vassegh and usually features Vassegh and Kevin Kennedy breaking down the game, taking phone calls and discussions all things Dodgers. This year, the lineup will look a bit different, as Kennedy will no longer be the co-host. Instead, former Dodger Tony Gwynn Jr. will join Vassegh, according to Dodgers Insider’s Jon Weisman.

Gwynn Jr. played for the Dodgers from 2011-2012. He had two of the best seasons of his career with the Dodgers, posting a .245/.294/.326 triple slash as a Dodger. He was never feared at the plate, but was a highly-rated defensive center fielder and could cause havoc on the basepaths. He stole a career-high 22 bases for the Dodgers in 2011 and tied for the team lead with six triples.

Gwynn Jr. was in the Nationals system last season, but is apparently trading in his glove for a studio headset.

UCLA graduate Tim Cates will also join the Dodgers, as he will host “Dodgers on Deck”, the Dodgers pregame show.The Burroughs High School graduate hosted the UCLA football and basketball pre and postgame shows and previously worked on the Petros and Money show.

According to Weisman, Vassegh and Gwynn will have Rick Monday, Charlie Steiner, Alanna Rizzo and Ned Colletti contribute to their postgame show.

Dodger Talk will be on from 7-8 PM every night during Spring Training. Beginning with the exhibition Freeway Series on March 31, Dodger Talk will be on after every game this season. Kevin Kennedy will still call Dodger games on the radio with Rick Monday when Charlie Steiner is on TV.