A lot was going on at Dodger Stadium on Friday night in addition to the traditional fireworks. April 15, 2022, marked the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, changing the league – and history – forever, […]
(Read More)Archive for April, 2022
Tingles and Chills
Thursday night’s Home Opener at Dodger Stadium was a long time coming. First, suffering through a 99-day lockout in the off-season. This was followed by an abbreviated Spring Training due to canceled games that then bled into scratching some regular-season matchups from the schedule. Fans had to weather the disappointment of losing their original Opening […]
(Read More)Belli’s Back
Let’s face it; nobody puts on an Opening Day ceremony like the Los Angeles Dodgers … nobody – and 2022 was no exception, even if their Home Opener came six days into the new season. In addition to all of the normal Opening Day festivities, hype, and hoopla that included a live mariachi band, face painting, […]
(Read More)Dodgers Open 60th Year at Dodger Stadium
* * * Home Opener to draw record crowd to kick off seven-game homestand vs. Reds and Braves * * * * The Dodgers will kick off their 2022 home schedule with a star-studded seven-game homestand as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles welcomes the Cincinnati Reds for a four-game […]
(Read More)It’s Time for Change
All Dodgers fans are pulling for Cody Bellinger to get the offensive part of his game squared away. His athleticism and talent are as good as there is in the game, but he has struggled mightily since the 2019 season when he was a National League All-Star, Gold Glove centerfielder, Silver Slugger, and Most Valuable […]
(Read More)‘Looks Like We’re In For Nasty Weather’
When Dodgers manager Dave Roberts elected not to have Dodgers ace and future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw start on Opening Day for only the fifth time in his soon-to-be 15-year MLB career, it set into motion a series of events, most of which Roberts and Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman had complete […]
(Read More)Taco Tuesday Makes Its Dodger Stadium Debut During 2022 Theme Night Celebrations
The Dodgers will welcome back its dedicated fanbase, who has led MLB home attendance for eight consecutive seasons, for the 60th anniversary of Dodger Stadium by introducing exciting, new theme nights while also celebrating its diverse community. Each special event date will include a ticket to the game, featuring a unique pregame ceremony plus an […]
(Read More)Great Expectations
We all have our favorite Dodgers broadcasters, and it’s hard to argue that SportsNet LA’s (and now Fox Sports’) Joe Davis is not high on everyone’s list. So, when Joe Davis speaks, people listen, and he is usually spot-on. Joe Davis spoke and was spot-on. “Not nearly the offense everybody expected over the first few […]
(Read More)The Dodgers First ‘SHW’ Game of 2022
When the final out of game number 162 is recorded roughly five months from now, there is an exceptionally good chance that very few people will remember game number two; unless, of course, the Dodgers miss making the postseason by one game. The reason is because game number two was what I have long referred […]
(Read More)Crude But Effective
Friday’s season opener for the Dodgers went pretty much as expected. Pretty much. The Dodgers topped the Colorado Rockies rather handily, scoring five runs on eight hits, supported by strong pitching performances from starter Walker Buehler, relievers Brusdar Graterol, Blake Treinen, Daniel Hudson, and new Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel. The game, however, wasn’t without its […]
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