On May 11, 1963, Los Angeles Dodgers legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax tossed his second of four career no-hitters. His performance helped lead the Dodgers to an 8-0 win over the division-rival San Francisco Giants.
On April 24, 1962, Hall-of-Famer and Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax set a Major League record with 18 strikeouts in a complete game. The Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs, 10-2, at Wrigley Field.
On April 18, 1964, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax tossed an immaculate inning against the Cincinnati Reds, becoming the first pitcher in National League history to accomplish the feat on three separate occasions.
Looking through the history books, you can always find things that tie World Series winners together whether it’s through the movement of players or finding common ground in statistics.
On January 19, 1972, former Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Sandy Koufax was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. At 36 years and 20 days old, Koufax became the youngest player to ever be inducted.
The Los Angeles Dodgers immediately jumped to the favorites to win the 2024 World Series after signing Shohei Ohtani to a record $700 million contract earlier this month. After signing pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Thursday night, their status as favorites has strengthened even further.
On November 18, 1966, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax announced his retirement from baseball despite being just 30 years old. Koufax was coming off the best season of his career, but sailed off into the sunset due to chronic arthritis.
On Nov. 3, 1965, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax won a second Cy Young Award, two years after earning the first of his storied career. Only one pitcher in MLB won the Cy Young during that time, unlike today where one from each league is recognized with the honor.
On November 1, 1966, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax became the first three-time Cy Young Award winner in MLB history. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton broke Koufax’s record when he won a fourth career Cy Young in 1982.
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax win the 1963 National League MVP Award over second-place finisher Dick Groat of the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Diamondbacks have moved on to the NLCS and they have yet to lose a game this postseason. After sweeping the Brewers the Diamondbacks made a statement sweeping the Dodgers, winning the first two games in Los Angeles.
The Arizona Diamondbacks began their postseason run with back-to-back sweeps of the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2007.
On October 14, 1965, Sandy Koufax led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a Game 7 victory against the Minnesota Twins in the World Series. The performance was particularly impressive because Koufax was starting on two days of rest and making his third start in just eight days.
On October 14, 1965, Sandy Koufax led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a Game 7 victory against the Minnesota Twins in the World Series. The performance was particularly impressive because Koufax was starting on two days of rest and making his third start in just eight days.
There has been a bit of acrimony between the two rivals since the Diamondbacks’ win. Leave it to Koufax to keep it as classy as ever.
Led by Sandy Koufax on October 6, 1963, the Los Angeles Dodgers captured their third World Series championship in franchise history by completing a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees.
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw legendary broadcaster Vin Scully call the final game of his illustrious career, Steve Finley clinch the 2004 National League West title in grand fashion, four players reach 30 home runs and Sandy Koufax dominate in the 1963 World Series.
Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers franchise.
Hall of Famer and Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax is one of the greatest pitchers of all time. The southpaw had an illustrious career with the Brooklyn/Los
As a Tigers fan, I always bet this guy against us and it works every time, I’m not overthinking this. Here is my pick, prediction, and odds for the Cleveland Guardians vs/ Detroit Tigers game.
The span of the Dodgers franchise history includes two centuries and two cities 2,223 miles apart. The legendary franchise is packed with icons and Hall-of-Famers who have altered the game in one form or another. Names like Koufax, Robinson, Snider, and Campanella have each left their own indelible mark on the Dodgers franchise.
While no-nos are obviously tremendous accomplishments, the list of pitchers who have thrown one includes some names you wouldn't expect. When it comes to hurlers who have done it more than once, that is understandably not the case.
On January 19, 1972, former Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Just three weeks past his 36th birthday, “The Left Arm of God” became the youngest person ever elected to the Hall, a mark that still stands today (and probably forever).
The Koufax statue will be a feature of the Dodger Stadium renovation. An entertainment plaza is expected to be built beyond center field and completed in time for next season.
Since the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors in 1936, it’s generally done a good job of honoring the history of MLB. There are some exceptions, though.
The 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class is no exception to this, as these six former players have been responsible for many of the most enduring marks in MLB history. Here is a look at five of the defining moments in the careers of Harold Baines, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and Lee Smith.
Here is a look at the greatest second-half performances in MLB history, including the mark that many of them stamped on the history of the game.
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