The Brooklyn Dodgers optioned rookie pitcher Tommy Lasorda to Montreal and called up left-handed pitcher Sandy Koufax for the first time on June 8, 1955. Koufax had recently recovered from an injured...
Don Drysdale broke Hall of Famer Walter Johnson's consecutive scoreless innings record on June 8, 1968, against the Philadelphia Phillies, extending it to 58.2 innings before allowing a sacrifice fly in the...
On June 7, 1954, At Sportsman Park Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella homers in the 8th to tack on some insurance for the Dodgers, unfortunately St Louis scores 3 times in the...
https://youtu.be/1-_TCHeSAb4 On June 7, 1982, Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the fifth player in history to appear in his 1,000th consecutive game. The durable first baseman goes hitless in...
Roy Campanella stole home plate in the 12th inning as the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 at Sportsman's Park. The stolen home was a rare defensive feat accomplished by...
Howard University awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to Jackie Robinson, the recently-retired Brooklyn Dodgers infielder who broke MLB's color barrier in 1947. Robinson received the honor alongside Reverend Dr. Martin...
On June 6, 1918, Casey Stengel makes an unusual return to Ebbets Field after being traded by the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Pittsburgh Pirates during the off-season. During his first at-bat, Stengel...
In his third season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, catcher Mike Piazza hit the longest home run in Joe Robbie Stadium history, a grand slam to center field that traveled 477 feet...
On June 5, 1957, Brooklyn Dodgers right-hander Don Drysdale pitches the first shutout of his brilliant career. Drysdale handcuffs the Chicago Cubs , 3-0. Drysdale will pitch a total of 49 shutouts...
On June 5, 1977, the Dodgers honor former manager Walt Alston by retiring his uniform No. 24 during “Old Timers’ Day” ceremonies at Dodger Stadium. Alston, who had retired after the 1976...