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…
This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Calls Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run, Chan Ho Park Becomes First Korean MLB Player & Adrián González Sets Mark
April 8 is a memorable date in Los Angeles Dodgers history for multiple reasons, including in 1994 when Chan Ho Park became the first Korean to play in the Major Leagues, making his debut at Dodger Stadium. The 21-year-old pitched…
This Day In Dodgers History: Record-Setting Shutout Of Padres
On April 4, 2016, the Los Angeles Dodgers traveled south to take on the San Diego Padres on Opening Day and came away with a record-setting 15-0 win at Petco Park. It was the biggest Opening Day shutout in MLB…
MLB Suspends Former Dodgers Pitcher Julio Urías Through 2025 All-Star Break
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced that free agent pitcher Julio Urías, formerly of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been suspended until the conclusion of the 2025 All-Star break for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Becomes Youngest Player Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
On January 19, 1972, former Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Sandy Koufax was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. At 36 years and 20 days old, Koufax became the youngest player to ever be inducted. The famed southpaw finished…
This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale Elected Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
On Jan. 10, 1984, former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Drysdale, who was born and grew up in Van Nuys, Calif., made his Major League debut for the Dodgers in 1956…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Retires After Trade To Giants
On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson made history when Robinson became the first...
This Day In Dodgers History: Steve Garvey Named NL MVP, Eric Gagne & Clayton Kershaw Win Awards
On Nov. 13, 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey received 13 of the 22 first-place votes to win...
This Day In Dodgers History: Max Muncy Tells Madison Bumgarner To ‘Go Get It Out Of The Ocean’
On June 9, 2019, the Los Angeles Dodgers took on the San Francisco Giants on a Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park...
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...
This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Serves As Grand Marshal Of Rose Parade
On Jan. 1, 2014, former Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully served as the Grandal Marshal of the Rose Parade...
Dodgers News: Gavin Lux Believes Francis Ngannou Beat Tyson Fury
While the 2023 World Series is underway, the focus for Los Angeles Dodgers players and fans is likely...
