This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Becomes First Player To Earn $1 Million Through Arbitration
On Feb. 19, 1983, Fernando Valenzuela became the first player to be awarded a $1 million salary through the arbitration process with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Salary arbitration at the time was still fairly new to the league. It was…
Reds Ace Hunter Greene Posts Tribute To Dodgers Legend Don Newcombe
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a rich history with breaking barriers, dating back to time in Brooklyn and eventually their move to West Coast in the mid-1950s. Starting with Jackie Robinson, the Dodgers were among the pioneers in Major League…
This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Hired, Manny Mota Breaks Record, Gary Sheffield Ties Duke Snider & ‘1+4’ Game
On September 29, 1976, Tommy Lasorda was hired as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, becoming the successor to Hall of Famer Walter...
This Day In Dodgers History: Don Newcombe Sets Home Run Record; Dodger Stadium Rainout
On Sept. 5, 1955, Don Newcombe hit his seventh home run of the season to set a National League record for a pitcher, breaking the...
Orel Hershiser Buys Jackie Robinson Painting To Keep At Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
As the Los Angeles Dodgers and all of MLB celebrated Jackie Robinson Day, Orel Hershiser commemorated...
This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Hired, Manny Mota Breaks Pinch-Hit Record, Gary Sheffield Ties Duke Snider & ‘1+4’ Game
On September 29, 1976, Tommy Lasorda was hired as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, becoming the successor to Hall of Famer Walter...
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...
Dodgers Celebrate Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella & Don Newcombe For Black History Month
The Los Angeles Dodgers are celebrating Black History Month by highlighting some of the most impactful Black...
This Day In Dodgers History: Don Newcombe Released By Indians, Ending MLB Career
On Jan. 19, 1961, longtime Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe was released by the Cleveland Indians...
Dodgers News: Justin Turner Remembers Don Newcombe In Tipping His Cap For 100th Anniversary Of Negro Leagues
Several players across Major League Baseball took a moment Sunday to tip their cap in recognition of the Negro...
Kenley Jansen, Rich Hill & Russell Martin Among Dodgers Gifted Hats From Don Newcombe’s Collection During Private Memorial At Dodger Stadium
For decades, Don Newcombe was of the most ubiquitous figures at Los Angeles Dodgers home games. One...
Dodgers Video: Don Newcombe Remembered With Tribute
The Los Angeles Dodgers family lost a beloved member this past February when Don Newcombe...
