On Sept. 29, 1976, Tommy Lasorda was hired as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, becoming the successor to Hall of Famer Walter Altson. Alston began his coaching career as a player-manager in 1946 for the Nashua Dodgers of the Class-B New England League, which was the first integrated United States baseball team in the 20th century.
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax break the National League record for strikeouts in a season on Sept. 27, 1961. The left-hander surpassed Christy Mathewson, who held the previous mark with 267 during the 1903 campaign.
The Los Angeles Dodgers presented the fourth annual Tommy Lasorda I Bleed Dodger Blue Award to Jaime Jarrín and Steve Brener, both of whom have made a significant impact on the franchise.
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
On Aug. 23, 1989, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium in what still stands as one of the more peculiar baseball games ever played as Tommy Lasorda had Youppi!
Every four years presents another opportunity for American athletes to make lasting memories for both themselves and their country. Here's our list of 25 all-time great Summer Olympic performances from American athletes.
On June 8, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers optioned rookie left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to Montreal to make room for another southpaw, one Sandy Koufax, to be called up for the first time.
On May 31, 1948, future Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda struck out 25 batters for the Schenectady Blue Jays in a 6-5, 15-inning victory over the Amsterdam Rugmakers.
On May 5, 1955, Tommy Lasoria made his first Major League start for the Brooklyn Dodgers, but the southpaw tied a record he would have preferred to avoid.
At the peak of his Hall of Fame baseball career, one of Tommy Lasorda’s favorite pastimes was traveling through customs and airport security stations in Japan like the grand marshal of a parade, smiling and waving at onlookers.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
On March 5, 1997, the Veterans Committee elected Tommy Lasorda into the Baseball Hall of Fame along with Nellie Fox and Negro League star Willie Wells.
A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Evers takes over for Chance, Lefebvre and Lasorda duke it out, and other stories.
Who doesn't love a mascot? Well, we're sure there are plenty who don't. However, at times, the mascots provide memorable moments at a live sporting event, as well as some notable happenings off the court or field.
On December 2, 2008, former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda was honored during a ceremony at the Consul General of Japan’s home in recognition of his contributions to Japanese baseball.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has won his way into fans' hearts due to his massive success with the team and his ability to connect with players and fans alike.
On September 29, 1976, Tommy Lasorda was hired as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, becoming the successor to Hall of Famer Walter Altson. Alston began his coaching career as a player-manager in 1946 for the Nashua Dodgers of the Class-B New England League, which was the first integrated United States baseball team in the 20th century.
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax break the National League record for strikeouts in a season on Sept. 27, 1961. The left-hander surpassed Christy Mathewson, who held the previous mark with 267 during the 1903 campaign.
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced longtime catcher Steve Yeager as the recipient of the third annual Tommy Lasorda I Bleed Dodger Blue Award. It’s an honor given to a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers community who embodies the passion, enthusiasm and love for the team that former manager Tommy Lasorda possessed.
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced longtime catcher Steve Yeager as the recipient of the third annual Tommy Lasorda I Bleed Dodger Blue Award. It’s an honor given to a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers community who embodies the passion, enthusiasm and love for the team that former manager Tommy Lasorda possessed.
The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that longtime catcher Steve Yeager will receive the third annual Tommy Lasorda I Bleed Dodger Blue Award, an honor given to a member of the Los Angeles Dodger community that embodies the passion, enthusiasm and love for the Dodgers that Tommy Lasorda possessed.
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Saturday that longtime catcher Steve Yeager will receive the third annual Tommy Lasorda I Bleed Dodger Blue Award, an honor given to a member of the Los Angeles Dodger community that embodies the passion, enthusiasm and love for the Dodgers that Tommy Lasorda possessed.
According to a statement released by the Dodgers, Lasorda suffered a "sudden cardiopulmonary arrest" at his home before being transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Thanks to the vision of the former Phillie Phanatic and a fun-loving mayor, the Mascot Hall of Fame was opened in a most unlikely place, Jeff Mezydlo writes.