Broadcaster Vin Scully was part of the opening ceremonies for the first NHL Stadium Series game held at Dodger Stadium on January 25, 2014, between the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks....
On January 24 1950 — Coming off an MVP season, Jackie Robinson signs a contract for $35,000, reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Brooklyn Dodgers team history. Robinson will hit .328...
On January 23, 1932, the Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame outfielder Hack Wilson from the St. Louis Cardinals for a minor league pitcher and $45,000 in cash. Wilson will bat...
Jackie Robinson was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on January 23, 1962, receiving 77.5% of the vote in his first year of eligibility. He became the first player ever...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On January 19 1983 — Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Ron Cey is sent to the Chicago Cubs for minor leaguers Vance Lovelace and Dan Cataline. Cey will play 518...
On January 19, 1938 — After resigning as the Reds’ general manager at the end of the 1936 season, Larry MacPhail is coaxed back into baseball by the Dodgers. The Brooklyn Board...
Eric Gagné and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a two-year, $19 million contract on January 18, 2005, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The deal came hours before the two sides were scheduled...
On January 17 1953 — The Brooklyn Dodgers send Andy Pafko to the Milwaukee Braves for Roy Hartsfield and $50,000. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Subscribe to This Day In Baseball” subscribe_text=”Get our latest Posts in...
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a seven-year, $215 million contract extension with Clayton Kershaw on January 17, 2014, making it the largest contract in franchise history at the time. At $30.7 million...
On January 15, 1957 — The Kratter Corporation owned by real estate developer Marvin Kratter grants Walter O’Malley an additional two years on the three-year lease on Ebbets Field agreed to last...