This Day In Dodgers History: Shohei Ohtani Creates 50-50 Club, Clayton Kershaw’s 20th Win & Orel Hershiser’s Shutout
Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history includes a long line of successful starting pitchers, with Dazzy Vance, Johnny Podres, Don Drysdale, Don Sutton, Sandy Koufax, Fernando Valenzuela, Orel Hershiser and Clayton Kershaw among the more notable names. The aforementioned group and…
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 Baseball history. Against the San Diego Padres, the Dodgers combined for four consecutive solo home runs to tie the game…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax & Fernando Valenzuela Set Records, Hideo Nomo’s No-Hitter, Joe Torre Announces Retirement
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a long line of notable pitchers and on this day in franchise history, those stars shined a little brighter throughout the years. On Sept. 17, 1963, Sandy Koufax pitched a shutout against the St. Louis…
This Day In Dodgers History: First Team To Reach 3 Million In Attendance
On Sept. 15, 1978, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves with Don Sutton pitching a complete game shutout in the 5-0 victory, and they made MLB history off the field. With 47,188 fans at Dodger Stadium that day,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Perfect Game Against Cubs
On Sept. 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers needed every bit of Koufax's brilliance as Bob Hendley also turned in a gem that evening. Los Angeles broke…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson, Steve Garvey, Eric Gagné & Vin Scully
Los Angeles Dodgers history includes several dates that are memorable for a variety of performances or milestones. In a lot of cases, a player is associated to multiple days in Dodgers history that stand out in franchise lore. Among them…
This Day In Dodgers History: Adrián González, Carl Crawford, Nick Punto & Josh Beckett Trade With Red Sox
On Aug. 25, 2012, the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers completed a nine-player trade that altered the course of both franchises. The Dodgers acquired Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford, Adrián González and Nick Punto in a deal that added…
This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Has Expos Mascot Ejected; Gil Hodges Grand Slam & Vin Scully Returns
On Aug. 23, 1989, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium in what still stands as one of the more...
This Day In Dodgers History: Eric Karros Achieves Franchise First
On August 22, 2000, Eric Karros set a franchise record while leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 14-6 win over the Montreal Expos. The Dodgers entered the sixth inning with a 5-2 lead, but the Expos scored three runs…
This Day In Dodgers History: Greg Maddux Acquired In Trade With Padres
On Aug. 19, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-acquired Greg Maddux in a trade with the San Diego Padres in exchange for Minor League pitchers Eduardo Perez and Mike Watt. It marked a reunion as Maddux previously played with the…
This Day In Dodgers History: Shawn Green Reaches 100 RBI
On Aug. 18, 2001, Shawn Green became the first left-handed batter in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history to reach 100 RBI in a single season. Up to that point, the feat had only been accomplished in Brooklyn Dodgers history. Green…
This Day In Dodgers History: Kevin Gross Throws No-Hitter; Clayton Kershaw Helps Double-Digit Winning Streak
On Aug. 17, 1992, Kevin Gross threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants in a 2-0 win for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The historic performance came on the night of his wife Tamara’s birthday and helped…
