This Day In Dodgers History: Maury Wills Traded To Pirates
On Dec. 1, 1966, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Maury Wills to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Bob Bailey and Gene Michael. Wills began his career with the Dodgers in 1959 and went on to earn five All-Star Game selections over…
This Day In Dodgers History: Blake Snell Signed To 5-Year Contract
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team make an aggressive move in free agency by signing Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. Reports of Snell's signing came two days prior to Thanksgiving, and his deal…
This Day In Dodgers History: Juan Uribe Signs 3-Year Contract
On this day in 2010, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed then-free agent Juan Uribe to a three-year, $21 million contract with the intention of having him play second base. Uribe, who had spent the 2010 season as a member of…
This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Davis Traded To Mets
On Nov. 29, 1966, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded two-time batting champion Tommy Davis and Derrell Griffith to the New York Mets in exchange for Jim Hickman and Ron Hunt. Davis, a Brooklyn native, made his MLB debut with the…
This Day In Dodgers History: Rick Sutcliffe Starts National League Rookie Of The Year Streak
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Rick Sutcliffe voted the 1979 National League Rookie of the Year despite the team finishing below .500 at 79-83. Sutcliffe received 20 of 24 first-place votes to run away with the award.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Don Newcombe Wins First Ever Cy Young Award
On Nov. 27, 1956, Brooklyn Dodgers starting pitcher Don Newcombe was named the first ever Cy Young Award winner, which was at the time was given to the best pitcher in both leagues. Newcombe received the award after going 27-7…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jim Lefebvre Wins Rookie Of The Year; Stan Williams Trade
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Jim Lefebvre named the 1965 National League Rookie of the Year. Lefebvre was just the sixth Dodgers Rookie of the Year in franchise history at the time. He earned the award by…
This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston Hired, Jim Tracy Signs Contract Extension
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history centered around managerial transactions involving Walter Alston and Jim Tracy. While the Dodgers were still in Brooklyn, team owner Walter O'Malley announced Alston as the new manager. He took over for Chuck Dressen,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Maury Wills Voted 1962 National League MVP, Frank Howard Wins Rookie Of The Year
On Nov. 23, 1962, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills was named the National League MVP. The five-time All-Star appeared in 165 games, hitting .299/.347/.373 with 13 doubles, 10 triples, six home runs and 48 RBI. Wills earned eight of…
This Day In Dodgers History: Dave Roberts Hired As Manager
On Nov. 23, 2015, the Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the hiring of Dave Roberts as the franchise's 28th manager and 10th since the club moved from Brooklyn. Roberts, who is of African-American and Japanese descent, additionally became the Dodgers'…
This Day In Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente Joins Pirates, Steve Sax Wins Rookie Of The Year & Vin Scully Receives Presidential Medal Of Freedom
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history was memorable for Steve Sax and Vin Scully, and also a franchise-altering transaction involving Roberto Clemente. On Nov. 22, 1954, the Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Clemente's contract from the Montreal Royals, the Dodgers' Triple-A…
This Day In Dodgers History: Joe Black Wins Rookie Of The Year; Darryl Strawberry Stops Franchise Streak
On Nov. 21, 1952, Joe Black, a 28-year-old right-hander for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was overwhelmingly voted as the National League Rookie of the Year, receiving 19 of 24 first-place votes. Hoyt Wilhelm, Dick Groat and Eddie Mathews also received first-place…
