This Day In Dodgers History: Dodger Stadium Rainout Of Padres Game
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw a series opener against the San Diego Padres postponed because of a rare rainout at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers and Padres were scheduled to begin a three-game series on April 12, 1976,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Portion Of Elysian Park Renamed To Vin Scully Avenue
On April 11, 2016, the Los Angeles Dodgers held a ceremony to officially rename a portion of Elysian Park Avenue to Vin Scully Ave., in honor of the legendary broadcaster. It changed the address at Dodger Stadium to 1000 Vin…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Signed; Vin Scully Misses 2012 Home Opener & Dodger Stadium First Game
April 10 is a big day in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history for a few reasons, with the first coming back in 1947 when the team was still playing in Brooklyn. During the sixth inning of an exhibition game against…
This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Makes Opening Day Start; Leo Durocher Suspended
On April 9, 1981, the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by manager Tommy Lasorda, began their season with high expectations. The Dodgers wound up meeting those, going on to defeat the New York Yankees in six games to win the 1981…
This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Calls Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run, Chan Ho Park Becomes First Korean MLB Player & Adrián González Sets Mark
April 8 is a memorable date in Los Angeles Dodgers history for multiple reasons, including in 1994 when Chan Ho Park became the first Korean to play in the Major Leagues, making his debut at Dodger Stadium. The 21-year-old pitched…
This Day In Dodgers History: Bill Singer Records First-Ever MLB Save; Frank Sinatra Upholds Promise To Tommy Lasorda
April 7 is a memorable date in Los Angeles Dodgers history for multiple reasons, including in 1969 when Bill Singer recorded the first ever save in Major League Baseball. The save statistic was officially created during the 1968 Winter Meetings.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Adrián Beltré Joins Elite Home Run Club; Record-Setting Sweep Of Padres
On this day in Los Angeles Dodgers history, Adrián Beltré became the 36th player to hit 100 home runs before the age of 25. He joined Cal Ripken Jr. and Lou Gehrig in having exactly 100 homers on their 25th…
This Day In Dodgers History: First Game Played At Ebbets Field
On April 5, 1913, Ebbets Field opened its doors for the first time as the Brooklyn Dodgers hosted the New York Yankees in an exhibition game. More than 25,000 fans were in attendance for the first game at Ebbets Field,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Orel Hershiser’s Scoreless Innings Streak Snapped
On April 5, 1989, former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser had his record-setting 59 consecutive scoreless innings streak snapped in his first start after winning the 1988 World Series MVP. One inning into the 1989 season, the Cincinnati Reds…
This Day In Dodgers History: Record-Setting Shutout Of Padres
On April 4, 2016, the Los Angeles Dodgers traveled south to take on the San Diego Padres on Opening Day and came away with a record-setting 15-0 win at Petco Park. It was the biggest Opening Day shutout in MLB…
This Day In Dodgers History: Pedro Guerrero Acquired In Trade With Indians
On April 3, 1974, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Pedro Guerrero from the then-Cleveland Indians in exchange for Minor League pitcher Bruce Ellingsen. Guerrero began his career with the Indians when he signed with them in 1972 as an international…
This Day In Dodgers History: Clayton Kershaw Hits Home Run Against Giants On 2013 Opening Day
On April 1, 2013, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against the rival San Francisco Giants in an Opening Day matchup...
