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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 7
Jeff Kent elected to Hall of Fame, Fernando Valenzuela isn’t 
The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee met on Sunday at the winter meetings in Orlando, trying to decide which players from an eight-person ballot would be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 7
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens learn fate as new Hall Fame member announced
Bonds, Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela each received less than five votes and are not eligible to be voted on in the next cycle, meaning this group must wait until 2031 to be considered again.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 5
Former Dodgers Pitcher to Consider Fernando Valenzuela For Hall of Fame Induction
Fernando Valenzuela's next chance for Hall of Fame induction arrives Sunday, when a 16-member committee will meet to induct up to three players from the latest Contemporary Era ballot.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 5
Dodgers notes: Miguel Rojas, Teoscar Hernández, Fernando Valenzuela
One of the biggest missions for the Dodgers offseason agenda included bringing back integral pieces within the clubhouse. For one final season, no. 72 is back in Dodger blue with one specific goal in mind.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / December 4
Fernando Valenzuela’s unique case for Hall of Fame induction
The question of whether Fernando Valenzuela is a Hall of Famer is for a committee of 16 to answer on Sunday. But there are those not on the committee — baseball heavyweights — who definitively say he is.
MLB News / Just Baseball / November 30
The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings: Everything You Need To Know
Technically, the 2025-26 MLB offseason began almost a month ago, but the action is only just getting started. Four notable free agents accepted qualifying offers, and a few more – including, Josh Naylor, Dylan Cease, and Ryan Helsley – have signed multi-year deals.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / November 12
Former Dodgers Jeff Kent, Gary Sheffield & Fernando Valenzuela On Contemporary Baseball Era Hall Of Fame Ballot
Former Los Angeles Dodgers Jeff Kent, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela are part of the eight-person ballot that will be considered by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee for election into the Baseball Hall of Fame for the class of 2026.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / November 11
This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Wins 1981 Cy Young Award
On Nov. 11, 1981, Fernando Valenzuela became the first rookie to ever win the Cy Young Award, edging Tom Seaver of the Cincinnati Reds. Valenzuela additionally was named 1981 National League Rookie of the Year and took home a Silver Slugger for his remarkable season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB News / The Good Phight / November 9
Brief Brushes With (Hall of) Fame
This winter, former Phillie Fernando Valenzuela will be considered for the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Era committee. Of course, few people call him “former Phillie Fernando Valenzuela”, even though it’s technically an accurate description.
MLB News / CBSSports.com / November 4
Predicting the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame ballot voting for Barry Bonds, Fernando Valenzuela and more
Eight players will be debated during the winter meetings for an induction into Cooperstown
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3
Baseball Hall of Fame announces eight names on Era Committee ballot
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela were revealed Monday by the Hall of Fame as this year’s candidates on the Era Committee ballot.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / November 3
Fernando Valenzuela on 2026 Hall of Fame ballot
Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela is one of eight players on the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot for possible selection to the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the class of 2026.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / November 1
This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Day
In August 2024, the state of California declared every Nov. 1 as “Fernando Valenzuela Day” to coincide with the date the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers legend was born.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Dodger Blue / October 30
2025 World Series: Alejandro Kirk ‘Cherishes’ Moment With Fernando Valenzuela During All-Star Game
While the Toronto Blue Jays forced the World Series to return home for at least one more game, heading back to Canada takes Alejandro Kirk further away from his Tijuana, Mexico, roots.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 22
This Day In Dodgers History: Duke Snider, Don Sutton, Fernando Valenzuela, Home Run Record & Jaime Jarrín
September 22 is a notable date in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history for multiple reasons, and also for the 1957 Brooklyn team because of Duke Snider.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 17
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax & Fernando Valenzuela Set Records, Hideo Nomo’s No-Hitter, Joe Torre Announces Retirement
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a long line of notable pitchers and on this day in franchise history, those stars shined a little brighter throughout the years.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 29
State Of California Establishes Fernando Valenzuela Day Every Nov. 1
The state of California has declared Nov. 1 as “Fernando Valenzuela Day,” which coincides with the late Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher’s birthday. Valenzuela passed away last October at the age 63, just three days before the Dodgers faced the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13, 2024
Fernando Valenzuela’s cause of death is revealed
Several weeks after Fernando Valenzuela’s death, some details are emerging.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 13, 2024
Dodgers Legend Fernando Valenzuela‘a Cause of Death Has Been Revealed
Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died of septic shock, according to his death certificate. Valenzuela passed away last month at 63, and TMZ obtained his death certificate on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / October 24, 2024
Dodgers to wear patch in memory of Fernando Valenzuela
The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor franchise great Fernando Valenzuela with a jersey patch in the World Series and during the 2025 season. The team unveiled the patch on Thursday -- a circular design with a black background, his name in white and a large No.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Apex Sports / October 23, 2024
Baseball Remembers Los Angeles Dodgers Great Fernando Valenzuela 63
Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who ushered in “Fernandoamania” when he broke into Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1981, has passed away at age 63.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / October 23, 2024
Dodgers-Yankees World Series performance capped Fernando Valenzuela's iconic 1981 season
Baseball lost a legend on Tuesday. Former Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who became the only player in MLB history to win Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award in the same season in 1981, died at 63, three days before Game 1 of the 2024 World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / October 23, 2024
Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela passes away
Valenzuela played with the Dodgers for 10 years and won a championship with Los Angeles during his stellar rookie campaign in 1981.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / October 2, 2024
Fernando Valenzuela leaves Dodgers broadcasts for health reasons
Los Angeles Dodgers icon Fernando Valenzuela is stepping away from the team's radio broadcasts for the remainder of the playoffs "to focus on his health.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1, 2024
Dodgers legend reportedly hospitalized with health issues
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela is reportedly dealing with some health issues.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 26, 2024
Dodgers' Fernando Valenzuela Abruptly Exits Broadcast Booth: Report
Fernando Valenzuela, the legendary Dodgers pitcher who became a beloved broadcaster, has reportedly stepped away from the team’s Spanish-language broadcast booth indefinitely, according to Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 11, 2023
The Hall of Fame argument for Fernando Valenzuela as Dodgers finally retire his number
The "Fame" part of the title is sometimes just as important as any set of on-field numbers. For the better part of the 1980s, there was nobody in baseball more famous or impactful than Valenzuela.
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