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.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Dedicated
The Los Angeles Dodgers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 20, 2008, becoming the first sports franchise honored by the Hollywood Historic Trust and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The Dodgers' Award of Excellence star was…
This Day In Dodgers History: Mike Piazza Hits Longest Home Run At Joe Robbie Stadium
In just his third season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mike Piazza hit the longest home run at Joe Robbie Stadium with a majestic grand slam to center field that traveled 477 feet. The grand slam was Piazza's first of…
This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston No. 24 Retired
Former manager Walter Alston had his No. 24 jersey retired by the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 5, 1977. Alston's jersey number resides in the Dodger Stadium Ring of Honor, where Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax and Vin Scully are also…
This Day In Dodgers History: Clayton Kershaw Reaches 2000 Career Strikeouts
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Clayton Kershaw reach 2,000 career strikeouts during a dominant start against the Milwaukee Brewers. Kershaw achieved the feat with 14 strikeouts over seven innings on June 2, 2017. The left-hander took the…
This Day In Dodgers History: Willie Davis Has 6-Hit Game
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Willie Davis set a franchise record by going 6-for-9 with a run scored, one RBI and a stolen base against the New York Mets on May 24, 1973. With that performance, Davis…
This Day In Dodgers History: Don Sutton Passes Don Drysdale For Most Wins
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Don Sutton pass Don Drysdale for most wins in franchise history. Sutton moved into first place by going eight innings to earn a win as the Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 6-4,…
Miguel Rojas Potentially Hints At Final Decision For Retirement
When Miguel Rojas re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year contract, it was accompanied by announcing the 2026 season would be the last of his career. Rojas revealed he intended to retire at the end of this year…
This Day In Dodgers History: Chan Ho Park, Hong-Chih Kuo & Takashi Saito Combine For MLB First
On May 17, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels played the middle game of their annual Freeway Series, and it saw Chan Ho Park, Hong-Chih Kuo and Takashi Saito combine to make MLB history in a 6-3…
