This Day In Dodgers History: Max Muncy Hits First Leadoff Sacrifice Fly
On Aug. 15, 2020, Max Muncy hit the first leadoff sacrifice fly in MLB history due to the new ghost runner rule that was implemented by the league and Players Association (MLBPA) during the pandemic-shortened season to reduce health risks.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Steve Sax Sets Franchise Rookie Stolen Base Record; Nomar Garciaparra Ejected
On Aug. 13, 1982, Steve Sax set a Los Angeles Dodgers rookie record with a stolen base in a 6-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The game took place at Dodger Stadium and after going 0-for-3 to start the…
This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale & Pee Wee Reese Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Don Drysdale and Brooklyn legend Pee Wee Reese inducted into the National Baseball Hall...
This Day In Dodgers History: Don Sutton Breaks Franchise Record For Most Shutouts & Released
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Don Sutton break a tie with Don Drysdale to become the all-time franchise leader with 50 career shutouts. Sutton achieved the feat on August 10, 1979, with a complete game in a…
This Day In Dodgers History: Darren Dreifort Hits 2 Home Runs Against Cubs
Pitchers taking at-bats is now mostly a thing of the past in MLB thanks to the universal designated hitter, but some of the game’s most memorable moments have come when they were able to take swings. From Clayton Kershaw hitting…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Inducted Into Hall Of Fame; Manny Mota & Éric Gagné Tie MLB Records
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Manny Mota tie an MLB pinch-hit record and Éric Gagné put his name into the record books as well. On August 7,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Willie Stargell Hits Home Run Out Of Dodger Stadium, Don Sutton Passes Don Drysdale
On Aug. 5, 1969, Willie Stargell hit a record-breaking home run at Dodger Stadium in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 11-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the score tied in the top of the seventh inning, Stargell sent a pitch…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jaime Jarrín & Don Sutton Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
On July 26, 1998, former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton and Spanish-language broadcaster Jaime Jarrín were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Sutton was the lone player voted in by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA),…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
On July 23, 1962, Brooklyn Dodgers great Jackie Robinson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Robinson received 77.5% (124 of 160) of all the ballots cast, earning him enshrinement on his first time appearing on the ballot.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Yhency Brazobán Breaks Rookie Saves Record
On July 22, 2005, Yhency Brazobán worked a spotless ninth inning to earn a save in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-5 win over the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. That gave Brazobán 18 saves on the season, breaking 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: Pee Wee Reese Acquired In Trade With Red Sox
On July 18, 1939, the Brooklyn Dodgers acquired Harold Pee Wee Reese from the Boston Red Sox for $35,000 and players to be named later. The Dodgers eventually traded Red Evans (September 1, 1939) and Art Parks (February 24, 1940)…
