Eric Avakian

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
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This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo & Don Newcombe Make MLB Debuts

On May 2, 1995, Hideo Nomo made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers and became the first Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball. Nomo threw five scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants, allowing just one hit, issuing…

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

On April 24, 1962, Hall-of-Famer and Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax set a Major League record with...

This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Announces First Career Game; Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Debut

On April 18, 1950, Hall-of-Fame broadcaster and icon Vin Scully began his career as the announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The game involved the Dodgers facing off against the Philadelphia Phillies at Shibe Park, with Don Newcombe making the start.…

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 of 5-3. The crowd of 26,653 witnessed one of the most historically significant events in…

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...

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...

This Day In Dodgers History: Shawn Green Hits 4 Home Runs Against Brewers

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

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: ‘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...

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...

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: 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...