Dodgers history & records
A look throughout history at the Los Angeles Dodgers as well as the Brooklyn Dodgers, including records and notable games, seasons, and careers.
When Clayton Kershaw was Shohei Ohtani for a day
The Dodgers hosted the Padres for a weekend series in May of 2016. Clayton Kershaw performed one of the more dominant outings you’ll ever see in the big leagues
1973 winter meetings: Dodgers trade for Marshall & Wynn
The Dodgers at the winter meetings 50 years ago in 1973 made two huge trades, dealing away franchise stalwarts Willie Davis and Claude Osteen in separate moves. They got back Jim Wynn and Mike Marshall, who helped Los Angeles win a pennant in 1974.
When the Dodgers hired Walt Alston as manager
A look back at the introductory press conference and the Brooklyn Dodgers hire of Walter Alston, who would manage the team for 23 years in two cities, win seven pennants and four World Series.
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Remembering the 1963 Los Angeles Dodgers
The 1963 Dodgers won 99 games and swept the rival Yankees in the World Series, with stars such as Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Tommy Davis, Maury Wills, and many more.
Farewell, Frank Howard
Remembering former Dodgers slugger Frank Howard, who hit 382 home runs in a 16-year major league career, died at age 87.
Sandy Koufax wins both Cy Young & MVP in 1963
Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax was not only a unanimous winner of the major league Cy Young Award in 1963, but also captured National League MVP honors as well, completing a fantastic season in which the left-hander won the pitching triple crown.
1963 World Series Game 4: Sandy Koufax finishes the sweep
Sandy Koufax pitched a complete game in Game 4 of the 1963 World Series at Dodger Stadium, finishing off the Dodgers sweep of the Yankees.
1963 World Series: Don Drysdale shutout gives Dodgers 3-0 lead
Don Drysdale pitched a shutout in Game 3 of the 1963 World Series at Dodger Stadium, giving the Dodgers a 3-0 series lead over the Yankees.
1963 World Series: Johnny Podres, Moose Skowron give Dodgers 2-0 lead
Johnny Podres took a shutout into the ninth inning in Game 2 of the 1963 World Series, helping the Dodgers to a 2-0 lead over the Yankees despite playing the first two games on the road in New York.
1963 World Series: Sandy Koufax’s record 15 strikeouts topple Yankees
Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax added to his legend with 15 strikeouts in Game 1 of the 1963 World Series to beat the Yankees 5-2 at Yankee Stadium in New York.
The Dodgers scoring 900 runs is not normal
The Dodgers have scored 900 runs in 2023, their highest total in a season in 70 years. Let’s try to put that into some context.
Clayton Kershaw against the Giants, yet again
Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw faces the Giants yet again, his 1.99 ERA against San Francisco in 58 games and 56 starts the lowest in the Live-Ball Era among any pitchers with 250 innings against one team.
1963 Dodgers Week 25: Winning the pennant
The Dodgers finished off the 1963 regular season by winning the National League pennant over the Cardinals. Sandy Koufax won the pitching triple crown, leading the majors in wins, strikeouts, and ERA, and Tommy Davis won his second straight batting title.
Dodgers have four 100-RBI players for the first time
J.D. Martinez hit a two-run home run Thursday at Coors Field, giving the Dodgers four players with 100 RBI — joining Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Max Muncy — for the first time in franchise history.
For the 2023 Dodgers, what’s in a number?
A look at various milestone numbers for the 2023 Dodgers, for Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Clayton Kershaw, J.D. Martinez, Max Muncy, and more.
1963 Dodgers Week 24: Besting the arch rival Cardinals
Our look back at the 1963 Dodgers sees them sweep the Cardinals in St. Louis in the penultimate week of the season, closing in on the National League pennant.
1963 Dodgers Week 23: Sandy Koufax breaks NL strikeout record
This week in the 1963 Dodgers, Sandy Koufax broke his own National League strikeout record as the Dodgers try to hold off the hard-charging Cardinals in the National League standings.
Johnny Frederick, the old Dodgers doubles record holder
A look back at Johnny Frederick, whose 52 doubles in his rookie season in 1929 for Brooklyn stood as the Dodgers record for 94 years until Freddie Freeman passed him on Friday.
1963 Dodgers: Jim Gilliam powers up, hello Roy Gleason
This week in the 1963 Dodgers, Jim Gilliam hit two home runs, one outside of the park and one inside.
Freddie Freeman is the Dodgers doubles king
Freddie Freeman hit his 53rd double of the 2023 season, setting a Dodgers franchise record for doubles in a season.
1963 Dodgers: Sandy Koufax wins 20 for the first time
This week in 1963, Sandy Koufax won his 20th game for the first time in his career, the first Dodgers left-handed pitcher to win 20 games since Preacher Roe for Brooklyn a dozen years earlier.
Freddie Freeman breaks LA Dodgers record for doubles in a season
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman broke the Los Angeles team record with 50 doubles in a season, surpassing Shawn Green’s 2003 campaign. The franchise record is also within striking distance, with Johnny Frederick hitting 52 doubles for Brooklyn in 1929. There are 33 games remaining in this season.
1963 Dodgers Week 20: Two close calls for Sandy Koufax
Sandy Koufax allowed only one run in each of his two starts this week for the 1963 Dodgers, but didn’t get the run support to earn his 20th win just yet. He pitched 12 innings in one game, and was pulled with two outs in the ninth inning in the other, much to his chagrin.
Mookie Betts is on one of the great hot streaks in Dodgers history
Mookie Betts is on fire in August and is hitting over .400 over the last two months. Here’s how his hot streak compares to other long stretches in Dodgers history.
1963 Dodgers Week 19: Tommy Davis wears glasses, Dick Calmus provides relief
A look back at this week in the 1963 Dodgers, including hot weeks at the plate from Tommy Davis and Frank Howard, both now wearing eyeglasses, plus sterling relief from 19-year-old rookie Dick Calmus.
1963 Dodgers Week 18: Don Drysdale completes what he starts
This week in the 1963 Dodgers, Don Drysdale struck out 19 in two complete-game wins, while Maury Wills and Frank Howard paced the offense.
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Fernando Valenzuela was appointment viewing
Memories of the great Fernando Valenzuela, who will have his number 34 retired by the Dodgers on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
1963 Dodgers Week 17: Johnny Podres takes no-hitter into 9th inning
The 1963 Dodgers won four of six games this week 60 years ago, with Johnny Podres taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning in Houston, Sandy Koufax winning both starts including his 10th shutout, and Tommy Davis heating up at the plate.
1963 Dodgers Week 16: A losing streak
Johnny Podres extended his winning streak on the mound, and Don Drysdale was the first MLB pitcher in 1963 to reach 200 innings. The Dodgers won their first two games of the week back in Los Angeles, but lost four straight after that.
1963 Dodgers Week 15: Ron Fairly, Wally Moon, doubleheaders
Looking back at the 1963 Dodgers sixty years ago this week, Ron Fairly and Wally Moon had big weeks at the plate, Sandy Koufax took a perfect game into the seventh inning and extended his scoreless streak to 33 innings, and the Dodgers played 9 games in 7 days in 3 cities.
1963 Dodgers: Sandy Koufax’s record scoreless streak
Sandy Koufax pitched a third straight shutout to set a Dodgers record for consecutive scoreless innings. Strong pitching overall, including two wins by Johnny Podres, fueled Los Angeles to a seven-game win streak.
1963 Dodgers Week 13: Heading into the All-Star break on fire
The All-Star break arrived in 1963, and Dodgers pitchers propelled the team into first place atop the National League, with Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, and a newly-healthy Johnny Podres leading the way.
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