This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo & Fred McGriff Signed
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a rich history of international signings, which Hideo Nomo is part of as the first Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball. Nomo was originally signed by the Dodgers on February 13, 1995, thanks to a…
This Day In Dodgers History: Rafael Furcal Re-Signs On 3-Year Contract
On December 19, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Rafael Furcal to a three-year, $30 million contract. Prior to Furcal agreeing to terms with the Dodgers, Atlanta Braves president John Schuerholz thought he had an agreement in place to sign…
This Day In Dodgers History: Pee Wee Reese Retires
On Dec. 18, 1958, Pee Wee Reese announced his retirement at age 40 after 16 seasons with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. Reese was acquired on July 18, 1939, in a trade with the Boston Red Sox in exchange…
This Day In Dodgers History: Trade Involving Brad Penny, Shawn Green & Randy Johnson Falls Apart
On Dec. 17, 2004, the Los Angeles Dodgers backed out of making a blockbuster trade with the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks that would have seen Shawn Green, Brad Penny and Randy Johnson switch teams. The trade was set…
This Day In Dodgers History: Matt Kemp Returns In Trade, Frankie Montas & Trayce Thompson Acquired
On Dec. 16, 2015, the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a flurry of moves, acquire 3B Todd Frazier the from Cincinnati Reds only to then flip him to the Chicago White Sox for Minor Leaguers Micah Johnson, Frankie Montas and Trayce…
This Day In Dodgers History: Hiroki Kuroda Signs; Clayton Kershaw And Yasiel Puig Visit Cuba
Hiroki Kuroda agreed to a three-year, $35.2 million contract on this day in Los Angeles...
This Day In Dodgers History: Shohei Ohtani’s Introductory Press Conference At Dodger Stadium
On Dec. 14, 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Shohei Ohtani during a highly anticipated press conference in the center field plaza at Dodger Stadium that was attended by nearly 300 media members. Dodgers broadcaster Joe Davis served as the…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Retires After Trade To Giants
On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson made history when Robinson became the first...
This Day In Dodgers History: Kevin Brown Signs First $100 Million Contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers made MLB history on December 12, 1998, when they signed Kevin Brown to a seven-year...
This Day In Dodgers History: Shohei Ohtani Signs 10-Year, $700 Million Contract
On Dec. 11, 2023, Shohei Ohtani officially signed his record-breaking 10-year, 700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani revealed his decision to sign with the Dodgers through an Instagram post…
This Day In Dodgers History: Shohei Ohtani Announces Intention To Sign
On Dec. 9, 2023, Shohei Ohtani announced his intention to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers in an Instagram post that has since received more than 2.3 million likes. Multiple reports followed that the Dodgers were signing Ohtani to a…
This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella Wins 1955 NL MVP Award
Roy Campanella was voted 1955 National League MVP on December 8, 1955, narrowly finishing ahead of...
