This Day In Dodgers History: Jimmy Wynn Acquired; Grady Little Hired, Andruw Jones Signed
On Dec. 6, 1973, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded away pitchers Claude Osteen and Dave Culpepper to the Houston Astros in exchange for slugger Jimmy Wynn, who helped the team reach the World Series in 1974. Wynn had been a…
This Day In Dodgers History: Willie Davis Traded For Mike Marshall
On Dec. 5, 1973, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired relief pitcher Mike Marshall from the Montreal Expos in exchange for outfielder Willie Davis. It was a significant trade as both players were quite successful in the years leading up to…
This Day In Dodgers History: Frank Howard Traded; Eddie Murray Acquired From Orioles
On Dec. 4, 1964, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Frank Howard to the Washington Senators, where he went on to become one of Major League Baseball's star players. Howard began his career with the Dodgers after signing with the club…
This Day In Dodgers History: Wally Moon Acquired In Trade & Rafael Furcal Signs 3-Year Contract
On December 4, 1958, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired former National League Rookie of the Year Wally Moon and...
The Five Most Iconic Moments in Dodgers-Yankees World Series History
The rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees is one of the most legendary and enduring stories in baseball's history. Stretching back decades, these two iconic teams have met on the grandest stage multiple times, producing…
This Day In Dodgers History: Walter O’Malley Elected Into Baseball Hall of Fame
On December 3, 2007, longtime Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley earned the minimum amount of votes necessary for induction and was posthumously elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the veterans committee. The famed owner, who entered…
This Day In Dodgers History: Eric Karros Traded; Don Sutton Signs With Astros
Eric Karros and Mark Grudzielanek were traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Todd Hundley and Chad Hermansen on this day in Los Angeles Dodgers history in 2002. The Cubs also received cash considerations as part of the deal,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Honored By Japan; Vin Scully Announces 61st Season
On December 2, 2008, former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda was honored during a ceremony...
This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Named 1981 National League Rookie Of The Year
On December 2, 1981, Fernando Valenzuela was named the National League Cy Young Award winner...
This Day In Dodgers History: Steve Howe Wins Rookie Of The Year; Highest Luxury Tax Bill Paid
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Steve Howe named the winner of the 1980 National League...
This Day In Dodgers History: Maury Wills Traded To Pirates
On December 1, 1966, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Maury Wills to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Bob Bailey and...
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...
