Dodgers announce Fernando Valenzuela tribute for World Series and 2025 season

Valenzuela died on Tuesday at the age of 63.

In 1981, he became the first — and, as of 2024, the only — player to earn Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards in the same season. He capped his historic campaign with a win in Game 3 of the World Series at home against the Yankees.

On Tuesday, an empty Dodgers Stadium glowed Dodger blue in tribute to Valenzuela with "Fernandomania Por Siempre" ("Fernandomania Forever") written on the digital marquee surrounding the field.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred earlier this week confirmed the league planned to honor Valenzuela during the World Series at Dodgers Stadium, per ESPN.

With all the tributes pouring in, the Dodgers will try to add one more with the franchise's eighth World Series title. They won their most recent trip to the Fall Classic against the Tampa Bay Rays during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.

Valenzuela was a member of the Dodgers' last championship team during a full 162-game season in 1988, although a shoulder injury prevented him from starting during the playoffs.

Per ESPN Bet, the Dodgers (-125) are favored to win the 2024 Fall Classic against the Yankees.

Game 1 will take place on Friday in Los Angeles with first pitch scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET.