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: Bill Russell Becomes L.A. Franchise Leader In Games Played
On June 25, 1984, Bill Russell broke a Los Angeles Dodgers franchise record by playing in his 1,953rd career game. He started in center field, hit second in the lineup and went 0-for-3 in a 9-4 loss to the San…
Dave Roberts: Dodgers’ $1 Million Pledge To Help Immigrant Families Is ‘Right Thing To Do’
The Los Angeles Dodgers broke their silence on the raids being carried out in their backyard by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement by announcing plans to commit $1 million for direct financial assistance to support impacted families. The Dodgers…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Makes MLB Debut
The start of what turned into a legendary career began on June 24, 1955, when Sandy Koufax made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He'd signed with the organization for $14,000 the December prior. Koufax was added to…
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: Will Smith Delivers Third Straight Rookie Walk-Off Homer
On June 23, 2019, Will Smith helped the Los Angeles Dodgers carve out a spot in MLB history with the team's third rookie walk-off home run in a row against the Colorado Rockies. The 2010s were a particularly productive period…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Part Of 2 Record-Setting Games; Tom Lovett Throws First No-Hitter In Franchise History
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax set a strikeout record and star in a road game at the Astrodome, plus the organization's first no-hitter. On June 22, 1959, Koufax took the mound at the L.A. Memorial…
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: Babe Ruth Coaches In First Game
After a storied career spent primarily with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth made his coaching debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on June 19, 1938. He was hired by Dodgers executive vice president Larry MacPhail to coach first base and…
This Day In Dodgers History: Carl Erskine Throws No-Hitter; Willie Davis Reaches 2,000 Hits
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Willie Davis reach 2,000 career hits on June 19, 1973. He accomplished the feat at Dodger Stadium with a two-run home run off Hall of Famer Phil Niekro in the Dodgers' 3-0…
This Day In Dodgers History: Clayton Kershaw’s No-Hitter, Babe Ruth Signed & Sandy Koufax Statue
Clayton Kershaw took a routine Wednesday night start against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium and made history by throwing his first career no-hitter on June 18, 2014. A Yasiel Puig sacrifice fly and Matt Kemp RBI single spotted Kershaw…
