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Olympics set to join Dodger Stadium's storied non-MLB legacy

@sonjamchen
January 28, 2026

As the third-oldest active ballpark in the Major Leagues, Dodger Stadium has seen plenty of baseball history since opening its doors in 1962. It's also been host to several other notable happenings in popular culture, sports-related or otherwise. One such event is coming up in the near future: Olympic baseball

5 Dodgers greats not in the Hall of Fame

@sonjamchen
January 21, 2026

Former Dodgers players are all over the Hall of Fame, and Jeff Kent and Andruw Jones became the latest as members of the 2026 class. For some, it's only a matter of time. That will be the case when Clayton Kershaw appears on the ballot for the first time, five

Which Dodgers regular season is the best?

@sonjamchen
January 15, 2026

Over their long and storied history, the Dodgers have done a lot of winning. They’ve won 27 National League pennants and nine World Series championships. They've won the NL West in 12 of the past 13 seasons. But because of the wild nature of the postseason, some of the Dodgers’

Top Dodgers Draft pick from every season

@sonjamchen
January 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have had a lot of success in the MLB Draft, especially over the past few years. There used to be multiple amateur Drafts annually, but we're looking at picks from the Rule 4 Draft, beginning in 1965. Remember, it’s not just first-round Draft picks. This

Top 5 moments in Dodger Stadium history

@sonjamchen
January 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Dodger Stadium opened its doors in 1962. Since then, it has become one of the most historic ballparks in Major League Baseball and has also held some of the biggest events in the country over the last 60 years. The Beatles had their second-to-last formal concert at

Best Dodgers hitting performances in game

@sonjamchen
January 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Dating back to their Brooklyn days, the Dodgers organization has had 31 three-homer performances in a game. They’ve also had two players tie the Major League record of four homers in a single game. There’s a surplus of great single-game hitting performances. But we’re going to do

The Dodgers' all-time single-season team

@sonjamchen
January 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Yet another list for us to commit a gross omission: players with the best season at each position in Dodgers history. Here it goes: C: Roy Campanella, 1953 (.312 average, 41 homers, 142 RBIs) or Mike Piazza, 1997 (.362 average, 40 homers, 124 RBIs) Comparing different generations

From 'The Streak' to the promised land, a look at Hershiser's top moments

@sonjamchen
January 15, 2026

During his rookie year, Orel Hershiser received a nickname from legendary Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda: "Bulldog." The story goes that Lasorda was looking to bring out more toughness in the young right-hander, a mild-mannered personality off the mound. It turned out to be quite the apt nickname, as Hershiser made

The top 5 relief pitchers in Dodgers history

January 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings

The top 5 GMs in Dodgers history

January 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five general managers in the history of their franchise. These rankings are for fun and debate purposes only. Although they might

The top 5 lefty starters in Dodgers history

January 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings

The top 5 center fielders in Dodgers history

January 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings

The top 5 shortstops in Dodgers history

@sonjamchen
January 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings

The top 5 third basemen in Dodgers history

@sonjamchen
January 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings

Dodgers’ Top 5 second basemen: Gurnick's take 

January 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings

Dodgers’ Top 5 first basemen: Gurnick’s take

January 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings

Dodgers' Top 5 catchers: Gurnick's take

January 14, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

The best baseball players born on Jan. 15

January 14, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Jan. 15.

Best Dodgers to wear each uniform number

@sonjamchen
January 13, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Here’s another rundown sure to get these writers in trouble. We’re selecting the best player in franchise history to wear each uniform number. Granted, excluded are players who were active before uniforms had numbers. Nonetheless, the Dodgers have hundreds of candidates, running the gamut from 00 to

The best baseball players born on Jan. 12

January 12, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Jan. 12.

The Dodgers in Ring of Honor who made their mark off the field

@sonjamchen
January 9, 2026

The Ring of Honor lies down the left-field line at Dodger Stadium, displaying the numbers and names of the most significant figures in the history of the Dodgers, from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. That includes the 12 players and coaches whose numbers have been retired by the franchise, most of

From coast to coast, the most memorable moments in Giants-Dodgers history

January 3, 2026

Few rivalries can match the history and intensity of the one between the Giants and Dodgers. The two clubs have been competing against each other since 1889, birthing a longstanding feud that has spanned two coasts and produced a slew of indelible moments. Here’s a look at 10 of the

Jackie, Shohei top list of best debut seasons with the Dodgers

@sonjamchen
December 30, 2025

Great stints with a Major League team are defined by the overall body of work, not just the first season. But everyone likes to make a strong first impression. Whether it's a rookie or an acquisition through free agency or trade, it's always special when a player's first year with

The top 10 MLB debuts in Dodgers' storied history

@sonjamchen
December 30, 2025

The Dodgers have a long track record of producing excellent young players, with the most Rookie of the Year Awards (18) among Major League franchises to show for it. Of those 18 outstanding rookies, how many wowed from the first time they took the big league field? From the one-hit

Sandy Koufax's most memorable moments

December 30, 2025

Sandy Koufax was at his best when the Dodgers needed it most. Koufax won National League pennant-clinching games for them in 1965 and ’66, his final two seasons. He recorded a 0.95 ERA in eight World Series starts, including four complete games. Two of them sealed Series championships for Los