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…
2024 Dodgers World Series Ring Design Includes Fernando Valenzuela Tribute
The Los Angeles Dodgers organization lost a beloved member of their community in Fernando Valenzuela prior to their matchup against the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series. In the end, the Dodgers were able to defeat the Yankees…
This Day In Dodgers History: Leo Durocher Confesses To Gambling; Fernando Valenzuela Ends Contract Holdout
On March 24, 1947, longtime Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher confessed to playing card games within the clubhouse in a four-hour meeting with the Major League Baseball commissioner Albert “Happy” Chandler at the Sarasota Terrace Hotel. Durocher’s meeting with Chandler…
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…
Los Angeles Dodgers Bobbleheads For 2025 Season
The Los Angeles Dodgers recently announced their jam-packed promotional giveaways schedule for the 2025 regular season. Filled with 21 planned bobbleheads, fans will have plenty of opportunities to take home a special piece. Shohei Ohtani received two bobbleheads in his…
Watch: Dodgers Legend Fernando Valenzuela Drone Show During 2025 Caribbean Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers, people of Southern California and Mexico, and the entire baseball world suffered a great loss with the passing of the legendary Fernando Valenzuela last October. Valenzuela's impact on the growth of baseball throughout the greater L.A.…
New Fernando Valenzuela Mural Painted In Mexico
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a franchise icon this past October when Fernando Valenzuela passed away at the age of 63. The Dodgers honored Valenzuela before Game 1 of the 2024 World Series with a tribute video and special mariachi…
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...
Where To Find Dodgers World Series Mural With Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani & Fernando Valenzuela
The Los Angeles Dodgers capped off one of the most memorable seasons in franchise history by defeating the New York Yankees to capture their eighth World Series title. The Dodgers jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the Fall Classic…
This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Wins 1981 Cy Young Award
On Nov. 11, 1981, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela became the first rookie to ever win the Cy...
Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman & Dave Roberts Happy To Win World Series For Fernando Valenzuela
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a franchise icon in Fernando Valenzuela as they were preparing for a highly-anticipated World Series matchup...
WATCH: Dodgers Celbrate Fernando Valenzuela Before World Series Game At Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a franchise icon last week as Fernando Valenzuela passed away at the age of 63. Valenzuela is one of...
