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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 10h

Today in 1978, Bob Welch strikes out Reggie Jackson in their famous confrontation in Game 2 of the 1978 World Series. It’s the final out of LA’s 4-3 victory, putting the Dodgers up 2-0 in the series. Sadly, the Yankees will go on to win the next 4 games to take the title.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 10h

Today in 1965, Willie Davis steals 3 bases as the Dodgers defeat the Twins 7-0 in Game 5 of the WS. Davis becomes just the 2nd player to accomplish the feat, joining Honus Wagner who stole 3 bags in Game 3 in 1909. The Dodgers will go on to win the WS in 7 games.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 10h

Happy 60th birthday to Gregg Olson. Olson was AL Rookie of the Year in 1989 after he saved 27 games for the Orioles. He saved 29 or more games the next 4 years until he suffered elbow issues. His final 2 seasons were with the Dodgers when he was a set-up man for Jeff Shaw.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 10h

Happy 81st birthday to Bob Stinson. Stinson came up with the Dodgers and played 8 games for LA before being sent to the Cardinals as part of the deal for Dick Allen. He appeared in the 1976 postseason with the Royals and was on the inaugural Mariners squad in 1977.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Today in 2009, the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 5-1 in Game 3 of the NLDS to finish the sweep. Andre Ethier goes 3 for 5 with a HR and a triple while Vicente Padilla strikes out 4 over 7 shut out innings. The win earns LA its 2nd straight trip to the NLCS and 9th overall.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Today in 1978, LA retires the #19 prior to Game 1 of the WS in honor of Jim Gilliam, who passed away 2 days before. Having impacted the franchise greatly as both a player and a coach, he is the 1st of only 2 Dodgers not in the HOF to have their numbers retired by the team.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Happy 36th birthday to Kolten Wong. Wong was a Dodger postseason nemesis with the Cardinals and Brewers before being picked up by LA in 2023. He played pretty well in 20 games and appeared in postseason with the Dodgers that year. He most recently played with Arizona.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Happy 36th birthday to Shelby Miller. Miller was a 1st round pick by the Cardinals and an AS with the Braves before battling injuries. He signed with the Dodgers and was a fairly effective bullpen arm in 36 games in 2023. He most recently pitched in the Cubs organization.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Happy 54th birthday to Ramon Martinez. He’s not the first Ramon Martinez you think of playing for the Dodgers but he did spend 2 seasons with LA and saw action in the 2006 NLDS. In all, he played for 6 teams over 12 years and appeared in the 2002 WS with the Giants.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Today in 1988, Mike Scioscia hits a stunning 9th inning, 2-run HR off Dwight Gooden in Game 4 of the NLCS against the Mets. With LA on the brink of going down 3 games to 1 in the series, the homer ties the game before Kirk Gibson’s 12th inning blast gives the Dodgers a 5-4 win.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Happy 36th birthday to Jake Lamb. Lamb was a Dodger nemesis in 7 seasons with Arizona, even earning an AS selection in 2017. He battled injuries and after stints with 3 other teams, he was solid in 25 games with LA in 2022. He most recently played in the Giants organization.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Happy 71st birthday to Álex Taveras. Taveras debuted with Houston in 1976 but it would be another 6 years before he returned to the MLB with the Dodgers in 1982 and 1983. He enjoyed a solid pro career, appearing in 35 MLB and 1,275 minor league games in 12 years.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Happy 123rd birthday to the late Walter O’Malley. Seen as both a villain and a visionary, the polarizing owner had an enormous impact on the Dodgers. In his tenure, the team moved from Brooklyn to LA and won 4 WS titles. Loved or hated, he was inducted into the HOF in 2008.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Happy 140th birthday to the late Rube Marquard. Marquard is a HOFer for his time with the Giants but spent 6 years with Brooklyn, including the pennant-winning seasons of 1916 and 1920. Post-baseball, Rube had a variety of jobs, including vaudeville and betting window teller.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Today in 1977, the Dodgers beat the Phillies 4-1 in Game 4 of the NLCS, earning their 2nd trip to the WS in 4 years. Tommy John throws a complete game while Dusty Baker hits his 2nd homer of the series to earn MVP honors. LA goes on to lose the WS to the Yankees in 6 games.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Today in 1959, the Dodgers defeat the White Sox 9-3 in Game 6 of the WS, winning the franchise’s 1st championship since moving to LA. Larry Sherry picks up his 2nd series win to go along with 2 saves to earn MVP honors. It is just the 2nd WS title in franchise history.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Today in 1957, Dodger owner Walter O’Malley officially announces that the team will be relocating to Los Angeles for the 1958 season. NL owners voted to allow the Dodgers and Giants to move in May. Brooklyn had been home for the Dodgers since the team’s inception in 1883.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Happy 36th birthday to Robbie Erlin. Erlin is a 15-year pro baseball vet who had stops with the Padres, Pirates, and Braves as well as in Japan before signing with the Dodgers in 2022. He appeared in 2 games with LA that year while spending most of 2 seasons with AAA OKC.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Happy 56th birthday to Olmedo Sáenz. Sáenz played 8 years in the big leagues - 4 in Oakland and 4 in LA - with his best years coming with the Dodgers. Used primarily as a right-handed pinch hitter, Sáenz enjoyed his best season in 2005 when he hit 15 HR and drove in 63 runs.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Happy 67th birthday to Mike Morgan. Morgan pitched in 22 MLB seasons spanning 4 different decades and played for 12 different teams, an NL/AL record since surpassed by just 3 players. He spent 3 seasons with the Dodgers, representing LA in his lone AS game appearance in 1991.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Happy 77th birthday to Enos Cabell. The cousin of former Dodger Ken Landreaux, Cabell was a 13-year vet when he came to the Dodgers in a 1985 trade. He played 2 years with LA and saw action in the 1985 NLCS. He currently serves as a Community Outreach Executive for the Astros.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Today in 2013, Juan Uribe hits a series clinching 2-run HR in the 8th inning as the Dodger beat the Braves 4-3 in Game 4 of the NLDS. After a lead-off double by Yasiel Puig, Uribe fails 2 bunt attempts before hitting his blast. LA will face the Phillies in the NLCS.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Today in 1978, the Dodgers win their 2nd straight NL pennant when they beat the Phillies 4-3 in Game 4 of the NLCS. Bill Russell drives in Ron Cey with a 10th inning walk-off single to clinch it. Steve Garvey wins NLCS MVP honors as he bats .389 with 4 HR and 7 RBI.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Today in 1977, the Dodgers defeat the Phillies 6-5 in Game 3 of the NLCS. Down 2 runs with 2 out and nobody on in the 9th inning, LA engineers a comeback that culminates with Bill Russell driving in Davey Lopes with the go ahead run. LA will go on to win the series in 4 games.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Happy 34th birthday to 4-time WS champion Mookie Betts. In just 7 seasons with the Dodgers, Mookie has already earned 4 AS selections, 2 GG, 3 SS, 3 top 5 finishes for MVP, and 3 WS championship rings. He’s everything fans want in a player and hope he has a big day today.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Happy 62nd birthday to Jim Bruske. Bruske spent two different stints with the Dodgers, once from 1995 to 1996 and again in 1998. In all, Bruske played for 4 different teams in 5 MLB seasons, going 9-1 mostly as a reliever. After baseball, he got into real estate.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Happy 70th birthday to Rudy Law. Law debuted with the Dodgers in 1978 but was stuck behind a crowded OF and played more at AAA than LA. He was eventually traded to Chicago where he flourished, helping the White Sox make their 1st postseason appearance in 24 years in 1983.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Happy 87th birthday to Phil Ortega. Ortega bounced between AAA Spokane and LA for most of the 5 seasons he was with the Dodgers, winning 7 games in 66 appearances with LA. He was eventually traded to the Senators as part of the deal that brought Claude Osteen to the Dodgers.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Happy 105th birthday to the late Red Adams. Adams pitched in just 8 MLB games with the Cubs in 1946 but would go on to greater fame as the Dodgers’ pitching coach from 1969 to 1980. Under Adams, Dodger pitchers led LA to 3 WS while winning a CY and 2 ROY honors.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Happy 159th birthday to the late Brickyard Kennedy. Brickyard was one of Brooklyn’s earliest stars, playing for the Bridegrooms/Superbas from 1892 to 1901. He won 20 or more games 4 times and is still the franchise career leader in complete games (280) and 5th in wins (177).

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today in 1966, Sandy Koufax makes the final appearance of his HOF career in Game 2 of the 1966 WS as the Dodgers lose to the Orioles 6-0. Koufax throws 6 innings, giving up 4 runs - 3 unearned. LA is eventually swept by Baltimore and Koufax will soon retire at the age of 30.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today in 1965, Sandy Koufax declines to pitch Game 1 of the WS against the Twins because it falls on Yom Kippur. While he loses Game 2 5-1, Koufax will come back to throw complete game shutouts in Games 5 and 7 and be named series MVP as LA takes the series in 7 games.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today in 1963, the Dodgers beat the Yankees 2-1 in Game 4 of the WS, completing the first ever WS sweep of NY. Sandy Koufax gets his 2nd complete game win of the series to earn MVP honors. It is the 2nd of 3 WS titles LA will win in the 7 year span from 1959 to 1965.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today in 1959, the LA Coliseum hosts the largest crowd ever to attend a MLB game when 92,706 watch the White Sox beat the Dodgers 1-0 in Game 5 of the WS. Over 92,000 spectators attend each of the WS games in LA. The Dodgers will go on to win the WS in 6 games.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today in 1949, Preacher Roe throws a Game 2 shutout as the Dodgers even the WS with the Yankees at a game apiece. Roe’s performance comes a day after Brooklyn met the exact same fate in Game 1. Unfortunately, the Dodgers’ luck will run out as NY will win the WS in 5 games.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Happy 36th birthday to Scott Schebler. Schebler was a promising prospect for the Dodgers, hitting 28 HR at AA. He played just the 2015 season with LA before being traded to Cincinnati, where he hit 30 HR in 2017. He most recently played in the Mexican Pacific Winter League.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Happy 69th birthday to Alfredo Griffin. Griffin came to the Dodgers ahead of 1988 in the big trade with the As that helped propel both teams to the WS. In an extremely accomplished career, Griffin won AL ROY and a GG, earned an AS selection, and was a member of 3 WS champions.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Happy 83rd birthday to the late Jerry Stephenson. The son of former MLBer Joe, Jerry came to the Dodgers in a trade with the Brewers. In 1970, he pitched in only 3 games in his one season in LA but did win 18 games at AAA Spokane. He later worked as a longtime scout.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Happy 84th birthday to the late Jerry Grote. Grote was a 13-year MLB vet and 2-time AS when he came to the Dodgers in a 1977 trade with the Mets. Before leaving in free agency 2 years later, he appeared in the 1977 and 1978 WS. He later played in 2 more games with LA in 1981.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Incredibly sad and sorry to hear about the passing of the great Fred Claire. Claire spent decades with the Dodgers in many capacities, most notably as the architect of the 1988 WS champs. Enormously kind person who will be missed. Thoughts out to his family, friends, and fans.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today in 1949, Don Newcombe becomes the 1st African-American to start a NL/AL WS game when he opens for the Dodgers against the Yankees in Game 1. Newcombe strikes out 11 over 8 shutout innings before giving up a game winning HR in the 9th to Tommy Henrich as Brooklyn loses 1-0.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today in 1947, Al Gionfriddo robs Joe DiMaggio in the 6th inning of Game 6 of the WS. DiMaggio’s drive appears destined for extra bases until Gionfriddo makes a remarkable one-handed grab, preserving the Dodger lead. Brooklyn eventually wins the game 8-6 but loses the series.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy 64th birthday to Tracy Woodson. Woodson broke into the MLB with the Dodgers in 1987 and spent 3 years with LA, which included playing in the 1988 WS. After retiring, he’s worked as a college head coach, first at Valparaiso before spending 10 seasons at Richmond.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy birthday to the great Fred Claire. Mr. Claire is a Dodger legend for his many years serving the organization - highlighted as the GM who built the 1988 WS championship team. That said, his work with the City of Hope has even been greater. Thank you for all you do, sir!

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy 85th birthday to the late Andy Kosco. Kosco spent 2 of his 10 big league seasons with the Dodgers, hitting 19 HR and driving in 74 runs for LA in 1969. He was eventually traded to Milwaukee for Al Downing and later played in the postseason with the Reds.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Today in 2015, Clayton Kershaw strikes out 7 batters in the Dodgers 6-3 win over the Padres, giving him 301 Ks for the season. He is the 1st pitcher to strikeout 300 batters in a season in 13 years and it is the 1st time Kershaw ends the year as the MLB leader in strikeouts.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Today in 2008, the Dodgers defeat the Cubs 3-1 to complete a 3-game NLDS sweep of Chicago. Hiroki Kuroda throws 6 1/3 shutout innings and James Loney drives in 2 runs with a 1st inning double. With the win, LA faces the Phillies its first NLCS appearance in 20 years.

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dodgers-cards.bsky.social @dodgers-cards.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Today in 1955, next year finally came as the Brooklyn Dodgers win the WS after a 2-0 Game 7 victory over the Yankees. Gil Hodges drives in both runs and Johnny Podres throws a CG to earn the 1st ever WS MVP honors. It will be the only WS won by the Dodgers in Brooklyn.

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