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…
Mark Walter Supportive Of Jeanie Buss Remaining Lakers Governor Despite Becoming New Owner
Having overseen a decade-plus of success with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Walter is further expanding his business portfolio by purchasing a majority stake of the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family. Walter and Jeanie Buss coming to terms…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Added To Roster & Tommy Lasorda Optioned; Don Drysdale Breaks Scoreless Innings Record
On June 8, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers optioned rookie left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to Montreal to make room for another southpaw, one Sandy Koufax, to be called up for the first time. Lasorda spent parts of two seasons pitching for…
This Day In Dodgers History: Giancarlo Stanton Becomes Fourth Player To Hit Home Run Out Of Dodger Stadium
On May 12, 2015, former Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton became the fourth player to hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium with a solo shot off Mike Bolsinger in the first inning. Stanton's blast traveled an estimated 475…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Throws No-Hitter Against Giants
On May 11, 1963, Sandy Koufax tossed his second of four no-hitters in his Los Angeles Dodgers career. His performance helped lead the Dodgers to an 8-0 win over the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Koufax struck out four and walked…
This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Receives Honorary Doctor Of Laws Degree From Pepperdine
On April 26, 2008, Los Angeles Dodgers legendary broadcaster Vin Scully delivered the commencement speech at Pepperdine University and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, the institution's highest honor. Late Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who also received an honorary…
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: 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…
MLB Suspends Former Dodgers Pitcher Julio Urías Through 2025 All-Star Break
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced that free agent pitcher Julio Urías, formerly of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been suspended until the conclusion of the 2025 All-Star break for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Becomes Youngest Player Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
On January 19, 1972, former Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Sandy Koufax was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. At 36 years and 20 days old, Koufax became the youngest player to ever be inducted. The famed southpaw finished…