The Bull on no-hitters (and bunting)
By Mark Langill Of the 10,013 victories in the history of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles franchise, only one was a perfect game – Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax retiring all 27 Chicago Cubs on September...
View ArticleWho played first when Garvey didn’t?
Dodgers at Reds, 4:10 p.m. Chone Figgins, 2B Hanley Ramirez, SS Yasiel Puig, RF Matt Kemp, LF Scott Van Slyke, CF Justin Turner, 3B Jamie Romak, 1B Tim Federowicz, C Dan Haren, P By Jon Weisman Jamie...
View ArticleClayton Kershaw nominated for second Roberto Clemente Award
By Jon Weisman Clayton Kershaw, winner of the 2012 Roberto Clemente Award, is the Dodgers’ nominee for the honor in 2014. The award recognizes the MLB player “who best represents the game of baseball...
View ArticleWho’s got their number?
By Mark Langill Even if the pennant or division title isn’t at stake, the final games to complete a season schedule can still bring some statistical drama. In the late 1970s, the annual question was...
View ArticleSeasons: Mike Marshall’s 1974 — the ultimate workhorse
This marks the second in a series of stories where we look back in depth on some of the greatest individual seasons in Dodger history. By Cary Osborne Mike Marshall didn’t appear in the Dodgers’ first...
View ArticleSeasons: Mike Piazza’s 1997 — all other catchers take a backseat
By Cary Osborne This marks the fifth in a series of stories where we look back in depth on some of the greatest individual seasons in Dodger history. The Dodgers just couldn’t catch the Giants in the...
View ArticleSeasons: Babe Herman’s 1930 — the year of the hitter
By Cary Osborne This marks the sixth in a series of stories where we look back in depth on some of the greatest individual seasons in Dodger history. The 1930 baseball season was the most offensive in...
View ArticleMatt Kemp’s Opening Day visit to Dodger Stadium is unprecedented
For photos from Sunday, visit LA Photog Blog. Dodgers at Diamondbacks, 1:10 p.m. Jimmy Rollins, SS Yasiel Puig, RF Adrian Gonzalez, 1B Howie Kendrick, 2B Carl Crawford, LF Juan Uribe, 3B Joc Pederson,...
View ArticleDugout Club renovations feature familiar faces
By Mark Langill Nostalgia and memories adorn the walls of the renovated Lexus Dugout Club at Dodger Stadium for the 2015 season. More than 50 framed Topps trading card reproductions blend generations...
View ArticleOld-Timers Game: The 1970s infield reunited
By Jon Weisman Cey. Russell. Lopes. Garvey. Not since the final game of the 1981 World Series has the legendary infield been in the same lineup together. That changes at Saturday’s Old-Timers Game at...
View ArticleTurner’s postseason one of the best in Dodger history
By Cary Osborne A week removed from the end of the Dodgers’ season, it’s still staggering just how great Justin Turner was in the National League Division Series. The fact is it’s one of the greatest...
View ArticleUltimate presents: Most valuable Dodger memorabilia
By Cary Osborne What is the most valuable piece of Dodger memorabilia? Who’s to say? Dodger memorabilia exists at Dodger Stadium, the Hall of Fame and in people’s homes and offices. But we do know that...
View ArticleEmotional first-pitch salute to Vin Scully opens 2016 season at Dodger Stadium
By Jon Weisman In a breathtaking experience that traversed Dodger history from Don Newcombe to Clayton Kershaw, Vin Scully received an emotional tribute before the first pitch of his final Opening Day...
View ArticleJune 23, 1973: Garvey forms final piece of ‘The Infield’
By Mark Langill The date June 23, 1973 is famous in Dodger history because of a subtle experiment during a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium. In the second game, manager Walter...
View ArticleHitting history for Dodger All-Stars
By Jon Weisman No Dodger has had a hit in an All-Star Game in five years, and so it’s up to Corey Seager to change that tonight — unless you’re looking for Kenley Jansen to grab a bat and come through....
View ArticleThe Dodgers and baseball’s unbreakable streaks
By Cary Osborne Fifty-six. Fifty-nine. Eighty-four. Twenty-six thirty-two. They might as well be the winning lottery numbers, because the chances of anyone in baseball surpassing any of those is just...
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