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Tag: Fernando Valenzuela

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax & Fernando Valenzuela Set Records, Hideo Nomo’s No-Hitter, Joe Torre Announces Retirement

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a long line of star pitchers and on this day in franchise history, those stars...

Blake Williams

Dodgers Honor Jaime Jarrín, Manny Mota, John Shoemaker, Charlie Hough & More Employees

The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to nearly 80 employees with 25 or more years of service before their series opener against the...

Matt Borelli

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Ties National League Rookie Record For Shutouts

Fernando Valenzuela had one of the most remarkable rookies seasons of all-time as...

Blake Williams

This Day In Dodgers History: No. 34 Retired For Fernando Valenzuela

On Aug. 11, 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers retired Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34 that kicked off a special three-day celebration at...

Matt Borelli

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Matches Dave Stewart By Throwing No-Hitter

Fernando Valenzuela threw a no-hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 29, 1990, fulfilling a prediction of sorts in the...

Staff Writer

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Starts 1981 Season 8-0

Fernando Valenzuela improved to 8-0 with an eighth consecutive complete game to begin the 1981 season on this...

Matthew Moreno

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Sets MLB Record With 41 Consecutive Scoreless Innings

On April 28, 1985, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela made baseball history by setting an MLB...

Eric Avakian

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Pitches 4th Shutout To Start 1981 Season

Fernando Valenzuela added to what quickly was shaping to be an impressive rookie season with the Los Angeles...

Matthew Moreno

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...

Daniel Starkand

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...

Ethan Duer

Latino Media Network Broadcasting Dodgers Games On Radio In Las Vegas & Fresno

Latino Media Network (LMN) announced a new partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers to expand...

Blake Williams

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 $1 million through the arbitration process...

Blake Williams