Eric Avakian

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Eric Avakian is a journalist from Burbank, Calif., serving as a staff writer at DodgerBlue.com. Eric was a June 2016 graduate from the Business Administration department at Cal Poly Pomona. Eric also serves as a staff writer at Lakersnation.com and previously served as a staff writer for Dodgers Nation. Contact: Eric@mediumlargela.com
This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Announces First Career Game

This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Announces First Career Game; Carl Erskine Starts At Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

On April 18, 1950, Hall-of-Fame broadcaster and icon Vin Scully began his career as the announcer…
Dodgers News: Assemblyman Mike Gatto Introduces Resolution To Name Part Of Interstate 210 After Jackie Robinson

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Makes MLB Debut & Breaks Color Barrier

On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers faced off against the Boston Braves in an Opening Day contest at Ebbets Field, winning by a score…
Clayton Kershaw, 2013 Opening Day

This Day In Dodgers History: Clayton Kershaw Hits Home Run Against Giants On 2013 Opening Day

On April 1, 2013, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against the rival San Francisco Giants in an Opening Day matchup…
Nomar Garciaparra

This Day In Dodgers History: ‘4+1’ Game Results In Walk-Off Win Against Padres

On Sept. 18, 2006, the Los Angeles Dodgers put together one of the greatest comebacks in franchise and Major League…
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This Day In Dodgers History: Shawn Green Has 4 Home Runs, 7 RBI In 6-Hit Game Against Brewers

On May 23, 2002, the Los Angeles Dodgers clashed with the Milwaukee Brewers, with outfielder Shawn Green…
Fernando Valenzuela

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Sets MLB Record With 41 Consecutive Scoreless Innings

On April 28, 1985, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela made baseball history by setting an MLB…

This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Records 1,500th Career Win; Steve Garvey Plays In 1,000th Consecutive Game

On June 7, 1995, former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda joined elite company with his 1,500th win…
Dodger Stadium construction

This Day In Dodgers History: Voters Approve Purchase Of Land For Dodger Stadium, Seager Sets Rookie Record & Puig’s MLB Debut

On June 3, 1958, Peter O’Malley and the Los Angeles Dodgers received approval from Los Angeles voters to purchase the…
This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo Makes Mlb Debut

This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo Makes MLB Debut

On May 2, 1995, Hideo Nomo made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers and became the first…
Sandy-koufax

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Ties MLB Record With 18 Strikeouts Against Cubs

On April 24, 1962, Hall-of-Famer and Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax set a Major League record with…
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This Day In Dodgers History: Rick Monday Saves American Flag At Dodger Stadium

On April 25, 1976, a patriotic moment occurred at Dodger Stadium during the fourth inning of a matchup between the…

Preview: Dodgers Look To Complete Doubleheader Sweep Of Giants

Life hasn’t been easy for the Los Angeles Dodgers of late but they got back in the win column in the first game of…