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…
This Day In Dodgers History: Cody Bellinger Hits For Cycle
Cody Bellinger hit for the cycle on July 15, 2017, to help lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-1 win against the Miami Marlins. Bellinger became the first Dodgers rookie in franchise history to hit for the cycle. Bellinger's…
This Day In Dodgers History: Ramón Martinez Throws No-Hitter Against Florida Marlins
On July 14, 1995, Ramón Martinez threw a no-hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 7-0 win at Dodger Stadium against the then-Florida Marlins. The no-hitter was the only such game of Martinez's 14-year career. Although Martinez is most…
This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo Starts 1995 MLB All-Star Game
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Hideo Nomo make MLB history as the first Japanese pitcher to start the All-Star Game. Nomo took the ball for the National League on July 11, 1995, just nine days after he…
This Day In Dodgers History: Steve Garvey Becomes First 2-Time All-Star Game MVP
On July 11, 1978, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey became the first two-time MVP in MLB All-Star Game history. Garvey batted fifth for the National League and went 2-for-3 with a triple, walk and two RBI. His two-run…
This Day In Dodgers History: Mike Piazza Wins 1996 MLB All-Star Game MVP
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Mike Piazza earn 1996 MLB All-Star Game MVP honors in front of his hometown of Philadelphia. Starting at catcher and batting fifth in the National League lineup, he went 2-for-3 with a…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jeff Shaw Makes Team Debut During 1998 MLB All Star Game
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Jeff Shaw first don the uniform of his new team during the 1998 MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field. On July 7, 1998, Shaw became the first player in baseball history to…
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 Reaches 30 Saves, 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: Sandy Koufax Throws First No-Hitter; Pedro Guerrero Ties MLB Record For Home Runs In Single Month
On June 30, 1962, Los Angeles Dodgers legendary left-hander Sandy Koufax threw the first no-hitter of his career. Koufax issued five walks and finished with 13 strikeouts against the New York Mets in the 5-0 victory at Dodger Stadium. The…
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: Joc Pederson Becomes Third Rookie To Hit 20 Homers Before July
On June 29, 2015, Joc Pederson became the third rookie in MLB history to hit 20 home runs before July during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 10-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. With his historic homer, Pederson joined…
