This Day In Dodgers History: Justin Turner Day Established In Los Angeles
In recognition of the impact Justin Turner and his wife Kourtney have made in the local community, the Los Angeles...
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: Eric Gagné Signed To 2-Year Contract
Eric Gagné and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided an arbitration hearing on January 18, 2005, when the right-hander singed a two-year, $19 million contract. The deal came hours before Gagné and the Dodgers were due to exchange salary figures. They…
This Day In Dodgers History: Clayton Kershaw Signs Largest Contract In Franchise History
On Jan. 17, 2014, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced a seven-year, $215 million extension with franchise cornerstone Clayton Kershaw, giving him the largest contract in the organization's history at the time. The Dodgers were able to come to an agreement…
This Day In Dodgers History: Andruw Jones Placed On Waivers; Matt Kemp Agrees To 2-Year Contract Extension
On Jan. 15, 2009, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed Andruw Jones on waivers after he agreed to defer the majority of the $21.1 million still owed to him, marking the end of a disastrous 13-month stint with the organization. Jones…
This Day In Dodgers History: Edwin Jackson Traded To Devil Rays
On Jan. 14, 2006, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson and southpaw Chuck Tiffany to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for right-handed relievers Danys Baez and Lance Carter, and cash considerations or a player to be named…
This Day In Dodgers History: Steve Garvey Retires
On Jan. 13, 1988, Steve Garvey announced his retirement from MLB after a 19-year career, which included 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Garvey was originally selected by the Dodgers in the first round -- 13th overall -- of…
This Day In Dodgers History: Shawn Green Traded, Rick Monday Acquired
On Jan. 11, 2005, the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a trade that sent Shawn Green to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for William Juarez, Danny Muegge, Dioner Navarro and Beltran Perez. The trade was completed eight days after MLB commissioner…
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 Wins Spingarn Medal
On Jan. 8, 1956, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People awarded Jackie Robinson the Spingarn Medal for his strong support of civil rights initiatives. The Brooklyn Dodgers and Robinson made history on April 15, 1947, when he…
This Day In Dodgers History: Eddie Murray Voted Into Hall Of Fame
On Jan. 7, 2003, former Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman Eddie Murray was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot. Murray is one of only seven players in MLB history to be…
This Day In Dodgers History: Mike Piazza Voted Into Hall Of Fame; Team For Sale
On January 6, 2016, former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Mike Piazza was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame, receiving...
