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Craig Kimbrel traded to the Dodgers

ByThis Day in Baseball April 1, 2022April 1, 2023

April 1, 2022 – The Chicago White Sox send relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel to the Dodgers in return for OF A.J. Pollock in a trade whose objective is to improve both teams immediately and where financial considerations are not paramount, a rare occurrence in current times. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other Resources & Links [et_pb_signup…

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Eric Gagne on being a closer

ByThis Day in Baseball February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

Former Dodgers pitcher Eric Gagne talks about why he enjoyed being a closer over a starter and his pitching arsenal Vintage Baseball HOT ON EBAYCard Collections ENDING SOON ON EBAYMOST WANTED ROOKIE CARDSVINTAGE SPORTS TICKETSBaseball Hall of Famers @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

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Steve Sax on days with Dodgers

ByThis Day in Baseball February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

Steve Sax joins MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM to discuss his days with the Dodgers, the toughest pitchers he faced In 1982, Steve Sax became the fourth consecutive Dodger to win the NL Rookie of the Year Award. A California native, Sax nearly won the batting title in 1986, when he banged out 210…

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Max Scherzer Nearly throws perfect game

ByTom September 12, 2021September 12, 2021

September 12 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers Max Scherzer Nearly throws perfect game (8 IP, 1 hit, no walks). Becomes 19th pitcher to reach 3,000 strikeouts, Ties Dodgers great Sandy Koufax (and Chris Sale) with a record 3rd immaculate inning.

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2021 World Series: Dodgers favorites, Padres rise as challengers

ByTom June 13, 2021June 14, 2021

The 2021 Major League Baseball season is at full throttle, as we’re about to reach the end of the first half of the season. The reigning champions Los Angeles Dodgers are still the favorites to lift the Commissioner’s Trophy at the end of the season, despite being currently placed third in the National League West…

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Sandy Koufax and Bob Gibson

ByThis Day in Baseball October 4, 2020October 6, 2020

Bob Gibson and Sandy Koufax

Hitting Streaks

Andre Ethier goes 0-for-4 ending his 30-game hitting streak

ByTom May 7, 2019

On May 7, 2011, After a first-inning walk in the Dodgers’ 4-2 loss to the Mets, Andre Ethier goes 0-for-4, ending his 30-game hitting streak. The Dodger outfielder falls one game short of the franchise record set in 1969 by Willie Davis, who enjoyed a 31-game hitting streak that season.

Seasons

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2018

ByThis Day in Baseball December 31, 2018January 11, 2022

Major League Season Recap 2018 World Series – Boston Red Sox AL over Los Angeles Dodgers NL 4 games to 1 World Series MVP – Steve Pearce Babe Ruth Award – David Price Championship Series ALCS Boston Red Sox over Houston Astros 4 games to 1 ALCS MVP – Jackie Bradley Jr NLCS Los Angeles Dodgers over Milwaukee Brewers 4…

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Los Angeles Dodgers Team History & Encyclopedia

ByThis Day in Baseball December 21, 2018December 5, 2019

World Series | World Series Clinchers

The Red Sox win their 9th Championship and 4th since 2004 by defeating the Dodgers, 5 – 1

ByThis Day in Baseball October 28, 2018January 19, 2022

The Red Sox win their 9th Championship and 4th since 2004 by defeating the Dodgers, 5 – 1, in Game 5 of the World Series. David Price pitches 7 strong innings after allowing a lead-off homer to David Freese, but not before Boston had taken a 2 – 0 lead on a homer by Steve Pearce off Clayton Kershaw. Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez and Pearce all hit solo shots later in the game to put the score out of reach, while Joe Kelly and Chris Sale combine to strike out the last six Dodgers batters in order. Pearce is named winner of the World Series Most Valuable Player Award.

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