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Los Angeles Dodgers
Originally the Brooks, the Atlantics and the Bridgegooms in minor league competition, they became a Major League Baseball team and joined the National League in 1890. They were known as the Superbas and later the Robins before they officially became the Dodgers. The Dodgers are famous for having Jackie Robinson (the one who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier) on their team in 1947. They had moved to Los Angeles becoming the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 1958 season. This category is for questions about the players, the coaches, the records and anything else to do with the team.
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In 1991, Mike Hartley pitched in 40 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with an ERA of 4.42. He started 0 games and finished 11, pitching no complete games. He threw no shutouts and recorded 1 save, ending up with 2 wins and 0 losses.
He pitched a total of 171 outs, facing 258 batters. He gave up 53 hits and 28 earned runs, including 7 home runs. He struck out 44 batters and walked 37.
Who wore number 9 for the Los Angeles Dodgers?
Dee Gordon currently wears #9 for the Dodgers. Recently, Juan Pierre wore it.
Henry Cruz played in 27 games at center field for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1975, starting in 13 of them. He played for a total of 390 outs, equivalent to 14.44 9-inning games.
He made 32 putouts, had no assists, and committed 2 errors, equivalent to .138 errors per 9-inning game. He had no double plays.
Who has won more head-to-head games between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants?
Through October 2, 2016, the Giants have won 1,232 games, while the Dodgers have been victorious in 1,199 contests. There have been 18 ties. The rivalry between the two franchises dates back to 1890. Since the 2002 season, the Giants have won 144 games and the Dodgers have won 135.
Sunday Night Baseball - 1990 Chicago Cubs vs- Philadelphia Phillies 1-10 was released on:
USA: 17 June 1990
Why did the Dodgers and Giants both move in 1957?
Brooklyn Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley was frustrated by his inability to persuade New York City to back a new stadium for the Dodgers. When the City of Los Angeles offered his team a lucrative deal, O'Malley persuaded New York Giants owner Horace Stoneham to move his team to San Francisco to keep their clubs' longtime rivalry alive.
Do the Giants wear names on their uniforms?
It's been a tradition for a while. In 1994, San Francisco unveiled new cream-colored home uniforms without names on the backs. The Giants have worn names on the backs of their road jerseys since the 1960s.
What year did Jackie Robinson play for Brooklyn Dodgers?
Robinson spent his entire MLB career, 1947-1956, with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Maybe you're getting Robinson confused with Roberto Clemente.
Who hit the last home run in Ebbets Field?
Dee Fondy of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The final MLB game played at Ebbets Field was between the Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates on September 24, 1957 with the Dodgers winning 2-0. The last batter was Fondy who grounded out to shortstop Don Zimmer to end the game.
What were the previous names of the Anaheim Angels?
They played in Los Angeles as the Los Angeles Angels for five years from 1961 through the 1965 season. They played in Anaheim as the California Angels from 1966 through 1996. They played as the Anaheim Angels beginning the 1997 season through the 2004 season. They officially became the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on 3 January, 2005. They were the LA Angels for about 1 year. Then when they moved to Aneheim, they became the California Angels. Then, of course, the Anaheim Angels. And now, The Los Angeles Angels of Aneheim.
What is the Brooklyn Dodgers Stadium?
The Brooklyn Dodgers played at Ebbets Field in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. Currently, the site of the stadium is covered with residential units, as well as nearby schools and local businesses.
Who has managed both the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers?
Casey Stengel and Joe Torre. Stengel managed the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1934 to 1936 and the New York Yankees from 1949 to 1960. Torre managed the Yankees from 1996 to 2007 and the Dodgers from 2008 to 2010.
What are the minor league teams of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim?
The Angels have seven minor league teams in their farm system:
AAA Salt Lake (Utah) Bees
AA Arkansas (Little Rock) Travelers
A Rancho Cucamonga (California) Quakes
A Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Kernels
R Orem (Utah) Owiz
R Tempe (Arizona) Angels
R San Pedro de Macoris (D. R.) Angels
Where did sandy koufax live in Maine?
Sandy Koufax and his wife (Anne Widmark) lived in Dedham, Maine in the mid 1970's for a few years
Who are the pitchers for LA Dodgers this year?
As of July 4, 2011, the Dodgers pitching rotation is Clayton Kershaw, Chad Billingsley, Hiroki Kuroda, Ted Lilly, and Rubby De La Rosa. Jon Garland and Vicente Padilla are also starters, but are on the DL.
How many home runs does manny ramirez have in the playoffs?
Manny Ramirez hit 44 home runs in his 223 games as a Dodger.
As of July 15, 2009 Manny Ramirez has a lifetime total of 536 home runs. This ties him for 15th with the great Mickey Mantle of the Yankees.
Who was number 55 on the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers?
Pitcher Orel Hershiser.
Hershiser wore #55 for the Dodgers between 1983-1994.
