FOCO Selling Hello Kitty, Snoopy, Shohei Ohtani & More Dodgers Bobbleheads
Recent weeks has seen FOCO release several limited-edition Los Angeles Dodgers bobbleheads and more memorabilia, with Hello Kitty, Snoopy, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto among those featured in the products. FOCO's Hello Kitty collection includes multiple bobblehead designs, keychains, clear…
This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Retires As Manager
On July 29, 1996, Tommy Lasorda announced his retirement as Los Angeles Dodgers manager at 68 years old. He was succeeded by former shortstop of the organization's famed infield, Bill Russell, who remained interim manager for the rest of the…
This Day In Dodgers History: Pee Wee Reese Milestone, Walter Alston Double Ejection & Scoring Record
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw a scoring record set, manager Walter Alston get ejected twice in one day, and Pee Wee Reese reach a personal milestone while the team was still in Brooklyn. On July 21, 1956,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston Reaches 2,000 Career Wins; Jackie Robinson Statue Unveiled
On July 17, 1976, manager Walter Alston recorded his 2,000th career win as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, at Dodger Stadium. Alston finished his 23-year managerial career with 2,040 wins, the most in Dodgers franchise history…
Dodgers Among Teams Featured In Aviator Nation MLB Collection
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of another strong regular season that is drawing fans to Dodger Stadium at a record pace, and further fueling a variety of collaborations. Among them is the Dodgers being featured in Aviator…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jerry Reuss Earns Win In 1980 MLB All-Star Game At Dodger Stadium
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team host the 1980 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. It marked just the franchise's third time doing so, and up until 2022, it was the only Midsummer Classic played at…
This Day In Dodgers History: Attendance Milestone & Yasiel Puig Achieves MLB First
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the franchise reach an attendance milestone in their first season after moving from Brooklyn, and also Yasiel Puig achieve a first for any player who made his MLB debut. On July 3,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo Makes All-Star Game, Eric Gagné, White House Visit & More
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history is noteworthy for Johnny Podres, Hideo Nomo, Eric Gagné, Cody Bellinger and the 2020 World Series championship team. On July 2, 1962, Podres tied an old MLB record with eight consecutive strikeouts during…
This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Matches Dave Stewart By Throwing No-Hitter
Fernando Valenzuela threw a no-hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 29, 1990, fulfilling a prediction of sorts in the process. Roughly 30 minutes prior to first pitch at Dodger Stadium, Oakland Athletics right-hander Dave Stewart completed a no-hitter…
This Day In Dodgers History: Matt Kemp Scores Only Run Despite Angels’ No-Hitter
On June 28, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium despite not collecting a hit against Jered Weaver and Jose Arredondo. Matt Kemp scored the only run in the Dodgers' 1-0 victory. The Dodgers…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jerry Reuss Throws No-Hitter; Frank McCourt Files For Bankruptcy Protection
On June 27, 1980, Jerry Reuss threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants to help lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-0 win at Candlestick Park. Reuss' performance marked the first no-hitter of the 1980 MLB season and…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Steals Home Plate; MLB Home Run Record Tied
On June 24, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke from third base and stole home plate for the first time in his Major League career. The exhilarating play additionally was the first stolen base of Robinson's 10-year career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.…