This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Perfect Game Against Cubs
On Sept. 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers needed every bit of Koufax's brilliance as Bob Hendley also turned in a gem that evening. Los Angeles broke…
Bobby Miller Activated Off 60-Day Injured List, Kyle Hurt Optioned & Alek Thomas Designated For Assignment
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated pitcher Bobby Miller from the 60-day injured list prior to Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. Kyle Hurt was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, and Alek Thomas was designated for assignment in order to make…
This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Has Expos Mascot Ejected; Gil Hodges Grand Slam & Vin Scully Returns
On Aug. 23, 1989, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium in what still stands as one of the more peculiar baseball games ever played as Tommy Lasorda had Youppi! ejected. The pitching matchup was between…
This Day In Dodgers History: Fans Cause Forfeit At Dodger Stadium
On Aug. 10, 1995, Major League Baseball saw something that hadn't been experienced since 1979, and the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise hadn't seen since 1916, as they were forced to forfeit a game. Taking on the St. Louis Cardinals on…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
On July 23, 1962, Brooklyn Dodgers great Jackie Robinson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Robinson received 77.5% (124 of 160) of all the ballots cast, earning him enshrinement on his first time appearing on the ballot.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Replaces Tommy Lasorda; Don Drysdale Breaks Scoreless Innings Record
On June 8, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers optioned rookie left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to Montreal to make room for another southpaw, one Sandy Koufax, to be called up for the first time. Lasorda spent parts of two seasons pitching for…
This Day In Dodgers History: Giancarlo Stanton Becomes Fourth Player To Hit Home Run Out Of Dodger Stadium
On May 12, 2015, former Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton became the fourth player to hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium with a solo shot off Mike Bolsinger in the first inning. Stanton's blast traveled an estimated 475…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Throws No-Hitter Against Giants
On May 11, 1963, Sandy Koufax tossed his second of four no-hitters in his Los Angeles Dodgers career. His performance helped lead the Dodgers to an 8-0 win over the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Koufax struck out four and walked…
This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Receives Honorary Doctor Of Laws Degree From Pepperdine
On April 26, 2008, Los Angeles Dodgers legendary broadcaster Vin Scully delivered the commencement speech at Pepperdine University and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, the institution's highest honor. Late Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who also received an honorary…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Becomes First Pitcher With 3 Immaculate Innings
On April 18, 1964, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax tossed an immaculate inning against the Cincinnati Reds, becoming the first pitcher in National League history to accomplish the feat on three separate occasions. As a refresher, an immaculate inning…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Signed; Vin Scully Misses 2012 Home Opener & Dodger Stadium First Game
April 10 is a big day in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history for a few reasons, with the first coming back in 1947 when the team was still playing in Brooklyn. During the sixth inning of an exhibition game against…
This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Makes Opening Day Start; Leo Durocher Suspended
On April 9, 1981, the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by manager Tommy Lasorda, began their season with high expectations. The Dodgers wound up meeting those, going on to defeat the New York Yankees in six games to win the 1981…
