History of Los Angeles Dodgers in Timeline
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team competing in MLB's National League West Division. Founded in Brooklyn in 1883, they joined the NL in 1890 and became the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1932. From the 1940s to mid-1950s, they had a fierce rivalry with the New York Yankees, facing them in seven World Series and winning their first title in 1955. The Dodgers made history in 1947 by breaking the baseball color line with Jackie Robinson, the first African American player in the Major Leagues since 1884. In 1956, Don Newcombe became the first player to win both the Cy Young Award and NL MVP in the same season.
1900: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1900, the Dodgers won the National League pennant while still in Brooklyn.
1901: Franchise attendance reached 175 million
Dodgers management announced on July 3, 2007, that total franchise attendance, dating back to 1901, had reached 175 million, a record for all professional sports.
1914: Wilbert Robinson becomes manager
In 1914, Wilbert Robinson became the manager of the team. The "Robins" nickname was derived from the name of their Hall of Fame manager, Wilbert Robinson, who led the team from 1914 to 1931.
1916: New York Times Article on Dodgers and Superbas
In 1916, a New York Times article described a game, mentioning both "Dodgers" and "Superbas" as nicknames for the team, reflecting the use of multiple names at the time.
1916: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1916, the Dodgers won the National League pennant while still in Brooklyn.
1918: New York Times Article: "Buccaneers Take Last From Robins"
In 1918, a New York Times article titled "Buccaneers Take Last From Robins" also mentioned "Superbas", illustrating the concurrent use of various nicknames for the team.
1920: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1920, the Dodgers won the National League pennant while still in Brooklyn.
1920: World Series Program: "Dodgers vs. Indians"
The program for the 1920 World Series at Ebbets Field identified the matchup as "Dodgers vs. Indians", despite the consistent use of the "Robins" nickname for about six years at that time.
1931: Wilbert Robinson leaves the team
Wilbert Robinson led the team from 1914 to 1931
January 22, 1932: Dodgers Nickname Officially Chosen
On January 22, 1932, Brooklyn baseball writers officially chose "Dodgers" as the team's permanent nickname.
1932: Brooklyn Dodgers Name Settled
In 1932, the Brooklyn baseball writers selected "Dodgers" as the permanent name for the team, solidifying the moniker after years of informal use alongside names like Bridegrooms, Superbas, and Robins.
1932: "Dodgers" Appears on Team Jerseys
In 1932, the word "Dodgers" first appeared on team jerseys, marking a step towards the formal adoption of the nickname. The team's legal name was the Brooklyn Base Ball Club, and the Trolley Dodger nickname was commonly used.
1933: "Dodgers" on Home and Away Jerseys
In 1933, the "conclusive shift" occurred when both home and road jerseys for the team bore the name "Dodgers", solidifying the nickname's official status.
1937: Dodgers Wear Green Uniforms
Throughout the 1937 season, the Dodgers wore green outlined uniforms and green caps, but reverted to blue the following year.
1939: Mel Almada Played for the Dodgers
In 1939, Mel Almada, the first Mexican-born player in league history, played for the Dodgers near the tail end of his career.
1939: Current Uniform Design Created
The current Dodgers' uniform design was created in 1939 and has remained the same ever since, with only cosmetic changes.
1941: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1941, the Dodgers won the National League pennant while still in Brooklyn.
1941: Dodgers Capture National League Pennant
In 1941, the Dodgers won the National League pennant, marking the beginning of their rivalry with the New York Yankees after losing to them in the World Series.
1944: All-Blue Satin Uniforms Introduced
In 1944 all-blue satin uniforms were introduced.
1946: Dodgers Dominate National League
From 1946 to 1957, the Dodgers largely dominated the National League, contributing to O'Malley's desire for a new stadium due to Ebbets Field's limitations.
April 15, 1947: Jackie Robinson's Debut
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson played his first major league game as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American player in Major League Baseball.
1947: Allan Roth Hired as Statistician
Allan Roth was hired by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, becoming the first official statistician for a Major League team.
1947: Robinson's Rookie Season
April 15, 1947 is commemorated as the Opening Day of Robinson's rookie season.
1947: Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier
In 1947, Jackie Robinson debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the color line in Major League Baseball and becoming the first African American player since 1884.
1947: Integration of Professional Sports Begins
In 1947, Jackie Robinson's debut marked the beginning of the integration of professional sports in the United States and is considered a key moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
1947: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1947, the Dodgers won the National League pennant while still in Brooklyn.
1949: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1949, the Dodgers won the National League pennant while still in Brooklyn.
1950: Vin Scully Begins Announcing Dodger Games
From 1950 to 2016, almost all Dodger games were called by Vin Scully.
1950: Walter O'Malley Acquires Majority Ownership
In 1950, Walter O'Malley became the majority owner of the Dodgers by buying Branch Rickey's share.
1951: Red Numbers Intended for 1951 World Series
Originally intended for the 1951 World Series (for which the ballclub failed to qualify), red numbers under the "Dodgers" script were added to the home uniform in 1952.
1952: Red Numbers Added to Home Uniform
In 1952, red numbers under the "Dodgers" script were added to the home uniform. The road jersey also has a red uniform number under the script.
1952: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1952, the Dodgers won the National League pennant while still in Brooklyn.
1953: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1953, the Dodgers won the National League pennant while still in Brooklyn.
1954: Start of Stable Dodgers Management Era
From 1954 to mid-1996, the Dodgers employed only two managers, Walter Alston and Tommy Lasorda, during a period of family ownership.
1955: O'Malley Seeks Eminent Domain
In 1955, Walter O'Malley sought eminent domain authority to build a new stadium in Brooklyn, but was denied by City Planner Robert Moses and New York politicians.
1955: Dodgers Win First World Series
In 1955, led by Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella, the Dodgers captured their first World Series title by defeating the Yankees.
1955: Dodgers Win NL Pennant and World Series
In 1955, the Dodgers won both the National League pennant and the World Series while still in Brooklyn.
1956: Dodgers to Play Games in Jersey City
During the 1955 season, Walter O'Malley announced that in 1956, the Dodgers would play several games in Jersey City's Roosevelt Stadium as leverage for a new stadium in Brooklyn.
1956: Dodgers' Success with Integrated Team
From 1947 to 1956, the Dodgers had significant success, winning six pennants with the help of integrated players like Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, and Don Newcombe.
1956: Don Newcombe Wins Cy Young and MVP
In 1956, Don Newcombe made history by becoming the first player to win both the Cy Young Award and the National League MVP award in the same season.
1956: Jerry Doggett Becomes Vin Scully's Partner
In 1956, Jerry Doggett became Vin Scully's partner and called Dodger games till 1987.
1956: Los Angeles Seeks MLB Team
In 1956, Los Angeles officials attended the World Series looking to attract a Major League Baseball team, eventually leading to discussions with Walter O'Malley about moving the Dodgers.
1956: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1956, the Dodgers won the National League pennant while still in Brooklyn.
September 24, 1957: Final Game at Ebbets Field
On September 24, 1957, the Dodgers played their final game at Ebbets Field, winning 2–0 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
1957: Dodgers Move to Los Angeles
After the 1957 season, Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley moved the team to Los Angeles. He convinced Giants owner Horace Stoneham to move his team to California as well, preserving the rivalry.
1957: Dodgers Leave Brooklyn
Following the 1957 season, the Brooklyn Dodgers left Brooklyn and moved to Los Angeles.
1957: Dodgers Dominate National League
From 1946 to 1957, the Dodgers largely dominated the National League, contributing to O'Malley's desire for a new stadium due to Ebbets Field's limitations.
April 18, 1958: Dodgers' First Game in Los Angeles
On April 18, 1958, the Dodgers played their first game in Los Angeles, defeating the San Francisco Giants 6-5 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with 78,672 fans in attendance. Catcher Roy Campanella, partially paralyzed from an accident, was unable to play in Los Angeles.
1958: Dodgers and Giants Move West
For the 1958 season, both the Dodgers and Giants moved west, continuing their rivalry in California.
1958: Doug Moore, Philip Petty, and Dennis Packer
From 1958 to 1982, Doug Moore, Philip Petty, and Dennis Packer served as back-up voices for John Ramsey for the Dodgers, California Angels, Los Angeles Chargers, USC football, and Los Angeles Rams.
1958: John Ramsey Becomes PA Voice
In 1958, John Ramsey became the PA voice of the Dodgers after their move to Los Angeles.
1958: Dodgers Move to Los Angeles
In 1958, after 68 seasons in Brooklyn, Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley relocated the franchise to Los Angeles, marking a new era for the team.
1958: Los Angeles Dodgers Managers
The managers of the Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) are as follows:
1958: Dodgers' Spanish-Language Broadcast
Upon moving to Los Angeles in 1958, the Dodgers became the first MLB team with a Spanish-language flagship station, KWKW (1300 AM).
1958: "LA" on Caps After Move
When the franchise moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958, the stylized "B" on the caps was replaced with the interlocking "LA".
1959: Jaime Jarrín's Broadcasting Career
From 1959 to 2022, Jaime Jarrín voiced the Spanish play-by-play, later receiving the Frick Award.
1959: Dodgers Win NL Pennant and World Series
In 1959, the Dodgers won the National League pennant and the World Series after moving to Los Angeles.
1959: Dodgers Win World Series
In 1959, the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series title, defeating the Chicago White Sox in six games.
1959: Dodgers Win World Series in Los Angeles
In 1959, the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series title, marking immediate success after moving to Los Angeles.
1961: Intra-City Rivalry with Los Angeles Angels Begins
The Dodgers' intra-city rivalry with the Los Angeles Angels dates back to the Angels' inaugural season in 1961.
1962: Dodger Stadium Completed
In 1962, Dodger Stadium's construction was completed for Opening Day. The ballpark, with its design and setting amid hills and palm trees, became an icon. The stadium's dimensions favored defense, influencing the Dodgers to assemble a team excelling in pitching.
1962: Jackie Robinson Elected to Hall of Fame
In 1962, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1962: Mets Founded, Honoring Dodgers
In 1962, Joan Payson founded the New York Mets, bringing National League baseball back to New York City. The Mets adopted the Dodgers' blue color, honoring their New York National League forebears by blending Dodgers blue and Giants orange.
1962: Dodgers Led League in Attendance
In 1962, the Dodgers led the league in attendance by a sizeable margin, nearly doubling that of the New York Yankees.
1963: Dodgers Win NL Pennant and World Series
In 1963, the Dodgers won the National League pennant and the World Series after moving to Los Angeles.
1963: Dodgers Sweep Yankees in World Series
In 1963, the Dodgers, led by Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale, swept the Yankees in four games to win the World Series, marking their first victory against the Yankees as a Los Angeles team.
1963: Dodgers Win World Series
In 1963, with Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale leading the pitching staff, the Dodgers secured another World Series title.
1963: World Series Battles Revive Yankees Rivalry
The Dodgers' rivalry with the New York Yankees, which originated when both teams were based in New York, was revived with their East Coast/West Coast World Series battles in 1963, 1977, 1978, and 1981.
1964: Allan Roth's Tenure Ends
Allan Roth continued his tenure with Los Angeles until 1964.
1965: Dodgers Win NL Pennant and World Series
In 1965, the Dodgers won the National League pennant and the World Series after moving to Los Angeles.
1965: Dodgers Win World Series
In 1965, the Dodgers won the World Series, edging the Minnesota Twins in seven games.
1965: MLB Draft Introduced
Since the introduction of the MLB Draft in 1965, the Dodgers have had only three top-five draft picks.
1966: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1966, the Dodgers won the National League pennant after moving to Los Angeles.
1966: Dodgers Win National League Pennant
In 1966, the Dodgers won the National League pennant but lost in the World Series.
1969: Rivalry with San Diego Padres Begins
The Dodgers recently revived an old Southern California-based rivalry with the San Diego Padres dating back to the Padres' inaugural season in 1969.
1970: Robinson agrees to Number Retirement Ceremony
In 1970, Robinson agreed to appear at the number retirement ceremony after O'Malley handed over control of the team to his son Peter.
1970: City Name Removed from Road Jerseys
In 1970, the Dodgers removed the city name from the road jerseys and had "Dodgers" on both the home and away uniforms.
1970: Start of Intense Dodgers-Reds Rivalry
In 1970, the Dodgers' rivalry with the Cincinnati Reds began to intensify, marking the start of frequent competition for the NL West division title.
June 4, 1972: First Dodgers Number Retirement Ceremony
On June 4, 1972, Koufax, Campanella, and Robinson became the first Dodgers to have their numbers retired in a ceremony at Dodger Stadium.
1972: Number Retirements
In 1972, Robinson and Campanella were already Hall of Famers for several years when their numbers were retired.
1972: Publication of 'The Boys of Summer'
In 1972, the book 'The Boys of Summer' was published, chronicling the Dodgers' victory over the Yankees in the 1955 World Series.
1974: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1974, the Dodgers won the National League pennant after moving to Los Angeles.
1974: Dodgers Win National League Pennant
In 1974, the Dodgers won the National League pennant but lost in the World Series.
1976: Vin Scully Named Most Memorable Personality
In 1976, Vin Scully was selected by Dodgers fans as the Most Memorable Personality (on the field or off) in the team's history.
1977: Ross Porter Becomes Vin Scully's Partner
In 1977, Ross Porter became Vin Scully's partner and called Dodger games till 2004.
1977: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1977, the Dodgers won the National League pennant after moving to Los Angeles.
1977: Dodgers Win National League Pennant
In 1977, the Dodgers won the National League pennant but lost in the World Series.
1977: World Series Battles Revive Yankees Rivalry
The Dodgers' rivalry with the New York Yankees, which originated when both teams were based in New York, was revived with their East Coast/West Coast World Series battles in 1963, 1977, 1978, and 1981.
1978: Packer became the public address announcer for the Lakers, Kings, indoor soccer, and indoor tennis events at the Forum
In 1978, Packer became the public address announcer for the Lakers, Kings, indoor soccer, and indoor tennis events at the Forum.
1978: Dodgers First MLB Team to Attract Over Three Million Fans
In 1978, the Dodgers became the first MLB team to attract more than three million fans in a season.
1978: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 1978, the Dodgers won the National League pennant after moving to Los Angeles.
1978: Dodgers Win National League Pennant
In 1978, the Dodgers won the National League pennant but lost in the World Series.
1978: World Series Battles Revive Yankees Rivalry
The Dodgers' rivalry with the New York Yankees, which originated when both teams were based in New York, was revived with their East Coast/West Coast World Series battles in 1963, 1977, 1978, and 1981.
1979: Start of Consecutive Rookies of the Year
From 1979 to 1982, the Dodgers had four consecutive Rookies of the Year.
1980: Outreach in Asia Began
In 1980, the Dodgers began reaching out to Asia by starting clinics in China and South Korea and building baseball fields in two Chinese cities.
1981: Yankees and Dodgers Had Gone 40 Years Without Meeting in the World Series
From 1981, the Yankees and Dodgers had gone 40 years without meeting in the World Series.
1981: Fernando Valenzuela Leads Dodgers to Championship
In 1981, rookie pitcher Fernando Valenzuela led the Dodgers to a championship, becoming the only player to win both the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season.
1981: Dodgers Win NL Pennant and World Series
In 1981, the Dodgers won the National League pennant and the World Series after moving to Los Angeles.
1981: Dodgers Win World Series
In 1981, the Dodgers won the World Series, with Fernando Valenzuela playing a key role.
1981: World Series Battles Revive Yankees Rivalry
The Dodgers' rivalry with the New York Yankees, which originated when both teams were based in New York, was revived with their East Coast/West Coast World Series battles in 1963, 1977, 1978, and 1981.
1982: Doug Moore, Philip Petty, and Dennis Packer
From 1958 to 1982, Doug Moore, Philip Petty, and Dennis Packer served as back-up voices for John Ramsey for the Dodgers, California Angels, Los Angeles Chargers, USC football, and Los Angeles Rams.
1982: End of Consecutive Rookies of the Year
From 1979 to 1982, the Dodgers had four consecutive Rookies of the Year.
1982: John Ramsey's Retirement
In 1982, John Ramsey retired as the PA voice of the Dodgers.
1982: Vin Scully Wins Ford C. Frick Award
Vin Scully was honored in the Baseball Hall of Fame's "Scribes & Mikemen" exhibit in 1982 as a result of winning the Ford C. Frick Award.
1982: Vin Scully Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Vin Scully was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982 and received the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasters.
1983: Nick Nickson Replaces John Ramsey
In 1983, Nick Nickson replaced John Ramsey as the Dodger Stadium public address announcer.
1985: Clayton Kershaw Drafted
Since 1985, the Dodgers have had only one top-ten pick in the MLB Draft: Clayton Kershaw, who was drafted as No. 7 overall.
1987: Doggett's Retirement
In 1987, Doggett retired after the season and was replaced by Don Drysdale as a broadcaster.
1987: Jerry Doggett Ends Career as Dodgers Announcer
Jerry Doggett ended his career as Dodgers Announcer in 1987
1988: Nancy Bea Hefley at Dodger Stadium Keyboard
From 1988 to 2015, Nancy Bea Hefley enjoyed popularity behind the Dodger Stadium keyboard.
1988: Orel Hershiser and Kirk Gibson Lead Dodgers to World Series Victory
In 1988, Orel Hershiser led the Dodgers to a World Series victory, aided by Kirk Gibson's memorable home run in Game 1.
1988: Dodgers Win NL Pennant and World Series
In 1988, the Dodgers won the National League pennant and the World Series after moving to Los Angeles.
1988: Dodgers Win World Series
In 1988, the Dodgers won the World Series, upsetting their heavily favored opponents and becoming the only franchise to win multiple titles in the 1980s.
1989: Nick Nickson Leaves Dodgers
In 1989, Nick Nickson left his position as Dodger Stadium public address announcer.
January 25, 1990: Arbogast wins the Dodgers job on the day that Ramsey died
On January 25, 1990, Arbogast won the Dodgers job on the day that Ramsey died.
1990: End of Intense Dodgers-Reds Rivalry
By 1990, the intense rivalry between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds began to fade.
1990: Death of John Ramsey
John Ramsey, former PA voice of the Dodgers, passed away in 1990.
1992: Start of Consecutive Rookies of the Year
From 1992 to 1996, the Dodgers had five consecutive Rookies of the Year.
1993: Don Drysdale's Death
In 1993, Don Drysdale passed away in his hotel room following a heart attack before a game in Montreal. He was subsequently replaced by Rick Monday.
1994: Dodgers Signed Chan Ho Park
In 1994 the Dodgers became the first MLB team to sign the first South Korean-born player in league history: Chan Ho Park.
1994: Packer and Arbogast share stadium announcing chores
In 1994, Dennis Packer and Pete Arbogast shared the stadium announcing chores for the 1994 FIFA World Cup matches at the Rose Bowl.
1994: Mike Carlucci Becomes PA Voice
In 1994, Mike Carlucci became the Dodgers' PA voice announcer.
1995: Dodgers and Reds face each other in the NLDS
In 1995, the Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds faced each other in the NLDS.
1996: End of Stable Dodgers Management Era
From 1954 to mid-1996, the Dodgers employed only two managers, Walter Alston and Tommy Lasorda, during a period of family ownership.
1996: End of Consecutive Rookies of the Year
From 1992 to 1996, the Dodgers had five consecutive Rookies of the Year.
1996: Dodgers Begin 15-Season Streak of Drawing At Least Three Million Fans
In 1996, the Dodgers began a 15-season streak of drawing at least three million fans, lasting until 2010.
1997: Robinson's Number Retired Throughout MLB
In 1997, 50 years after he broke the color barrier and 25 years after the Dodgers retired his number, Robinson's No. 42 was retired throughout Major League Baseball.
1998: Dodgers Open Office in Asia
In 1998, the Dodgers became the first major league team to open an office in Asia.
1999: City Script Returns to Road Jerseys and Alternate Uniform Introduced
In 1999, the city script returned to the road jerseys, and the Dodgers introduced an alternate uniform for the first time since 1944 (when all-blue satin uniforms were introduced). These 1999 alternate jerseys had a royal top with the "Dodgers" script in white across the chest, and the red number on the front, worn with white pants and a new cap with a silver brim, a top button, and a Dodger logo. These alternates proved unpopular and the team abandoned them after only one season.
2000: Dodgers Consistently Place in Top Three in Attendance
Since 2000, the Dodgers have regularly placed in the top three in attendance, or have led the league numerous times.
2002: Mike Carlucci Resigns
In 2002, Mike Carlucci resigned as the Dodgers' PA voice announcer.
2002: Dodgers Signed Chin-Feng Chen
In 2002, the Dodgers made history for signing the first Taiwanese player in MLB, Chin-Feng Chen.
2003: Eric Smith Becomes PA Announcer
From 2003 to 2014, Eric Smith was the Dodgers public address announcer.
2004: Porter's Tenure Ends
After the 2004 season, Porter's tenure ended, leading to the implementation of play-by-play announcers and color commentators, with Monday and Charley Steiner leading the way. Scully continued to announce solo.
2004: Yankees and Dodgers Played a Three-Game Interleague Series
In 2004, the Yankees and Dodgers played a three-game interleague series.
2004: Ross Porter Ends Career as Dodgers Announcer
Ross Porter ended his career as Dodgers Announcer in 2004.
2005: Angels' Name Change Sparks Animosity
In 2005, the Angels' owner, Arte Moreno, changed the team name to 'Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim', prompting a formal complaint from Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and the creation of a mocking t-shirt, 'The Los Angeles Dodgers of Los Angeles'.
2005: Hee Seop Choi in Home Run Derby
In 2005, the Dodgers' Hee Seop Choi became the first Asian player to compete in the Home Run Derby.
July 3, 2007: Dodgers Announce Franchise Attendance Record
On July 3, 2007, Dodgers management announced that total franchise attendance, dating back to 1901, had reached 175 million, a record for all professional sports.
2007: Dodgers Set Single-Season Attendance Record
In 2007, the Dodgers set a franchise record for single-season attendance, attracting over 3.8 million fans.
2007: Jackie Robinson Day
Starting in the 2007 season, Jackie Robinson Day (April 15) has featured many or all players and coaches wearing the number 42 as a tribute to Robinson.
March 28, 2008: Dodgers Set World Record for Baseball Game Attendance
On March 28, 2008, the Dodgers set the world record for the largest attendance for a single baseball game during an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with 115,300 fans in attendance.
May 17, 2008: Three Asian Pitchers in One Game
On May 17, 2008, the Dodgers were the first team to send out three Asian pitchers from different Asian countries in the same game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Park, Hong-Chih Kuo of Taiwan, and Takashi Saito of Japan.
2009: Dodgers Led MLB in Total Attendance
In 2009, the Dodgers led MLB in total attendance.
2009: Dodgers win the NLDS
In 2009, the Dodgers won the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals.
2010: End of Dodgers' 15-Season Streak of Drawing At Least Three Million Fans
In 2010, the Dodgers' 15-season streak of drawing at least three million fans came to an end.
2010: Giants Win World Series
The 2010 World Series was the Giants' first championship since moving to California.
2012: Sue Falsone First Female Physical Therapist
In 2012, Sue Falsone became the first female physical therapist in Major League Baseball.
2012: Dodgers Fans Referred as Best Sports Fanbase in Los Angeles
In 2012, a Bleacher Report article referred to Dodgers fans as the best sports fanbase in Los Angeles.
September 19, 2013: Dodgers Clinch Division and Celebrate at Chase Field
On September 19, 2013, after eliminating the Diamondbacks and clinching the division, multiple Dodgers players celebrated the win by jumping into the pool at Chase Field.
2013: Dodgers Sign Hyun-Jin Ryu
For the 2013 season, the Dodgers signed starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu with a six-year, $36 million contract.
2013: Sue Falsone First Female Head Athletic Trainer
From 2012 to 2013, Sue Falsone was the first female head athletic trainer in Major League Baseball.
2013: Start of Consecutive Division Titles
In 2013, the Dodgers began a streak of eight consecutive division titles, which lasted until 2020.
2013: Dodgers' Korean Broadcast Begins
In 2013, the Dodgers' Korean broadcast commenced through KMPC.
2013: Dodgers Begin Nine-Season Streak Leading League in Attendance
The Dodgers have led the league in attendance for nine straight seasons going back to 2013.
2014: End of Eric Smith's Tenure
From 2003 to 2014, Eric Smith was the Dodgers public address announcer.
2014: Alternate Road Jersey Introduced
In 2014, the Dodgers introduced an alternate road jersey: a gray version with the "Dodgers" script instead of the city name.
April 3, 2015: Todd Leitz Hired as PA Announcer
On April 3, 2015, Todd Leitz was hired as the Dodgers' new public address announcer.
December 8, 2015: Zack Greinke Signs with the Diamondbacks
On December 8, 2015, Zack Greinke signed a six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Diamondbacks in free agency.
2015: Dave Roberts Appointed Manager
Following the 2015 postseason, Dave Roberts was appointed manager of the Dodgers after Don Mattingly's departure.
2015: Nancy Bea Hefley's Retirement and Dieter Ruehle's Replacement
In 2015, Nancy Bea Hefley retired, and Dieter Ruehle became the current organist, also playing for the Los Angeles Kings games.
2015: Dodgers Most Popular MLB Team in Utah
In 2015, Vivid Seats reported that the Dodgers were the most popular MLB team in Utah based on ticket sales.
2016: Dodgers Sign Kenta Maeda
For the 2016 season, the Dodgers signed starting pitcher Kenta Maeda with an eight-year, $25 million contract.
2016: Vin Scully's Retirement
In 2016, Vin Scully retired from calling games, marking the end of his 67-year tenure with the Dodgers, the longest with any single sports team.
2016: Dodgers Host Korean Heritage Night
Since 2016, the Dodgers partnered with the Korean communities of Los Angeles and began hosting an annual Korean Heritage night.
2016: End of Vin Scully's Announcing Career
Vin Scully's longtime career as an announcer for the Dodgers ended in 2016.
2017: Joe Davis Selected as Play-by-Play Announcer
In 2017, Joe Davis was selected by Dodgers management to take over play-by-play duties on television, with Orel Hershiser as his color commentator.
2017: Dodgers Sweep Diamondbacks in NLDS
In 2017, the Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks 3–0 in the National League Division Series en route to their appearance in the World Series.
2017: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 2017, the Dodgers won the National League pennant after moving to Los Angeles.
2017: Dodgers Win Pennant, Lose World Series Amid Controversy
In 2017, the Dodgers won the pennant but lost to the Houston Astros in the World Series, which was later embroiled in a sign-stealing scandal.
2017: Astros Win World Series Against Dodgers
In 2017, the Houston Astros won the World Series against the Dodgers in 7 games, which later became controversial due to a sign-stealing scandal.
2017: Houston Astros Sign Stealing Scandal
In 2017, the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal created a fierce rivalry between the Astros and the Dodgers.
2017: Heated Rivalry Against Houston Astros Regrown
Most recently; the Dodgers have also regrown a heated rivalry against the former divisional foe Houston Astros after their move to the American League, due in no small part to the controversy of the 2017 World Series.
2018: Dodgers Win NL Pennant
In 2018, the Dodgers won the National League pennant after moving to Los Angeles.
2018: Dodgers Win Pennant, Lose World Series
In 2018, the Dodgers won the pennant for the second year in a row but lost to the Boston Red Sox in the World Series.
2018: 60th Anniversary Patch
In 2018, the Dodgers wore their 60th anniversary patch to honor the 60 years of being in Los Angeles.
2019: "Legends of Dodger Baseball" Established
In 2019, the Dodgers established "Legends of Dodger Baseball", to honor Dodger greats whose numbers have not been retired.
2020: Dodgers Sweep Padres in NLDS
In 2020, the Dodgers swept the Padres in the NLDS.
2020: Dodgers Win NL Pennant and World Series
In 2020, the Dodgers won the National League pennant and the World Series after moving to Los Angeles.
2020: Dodgers Win World Series in Shortened Season
In 2020, the Dodgers won the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays after a season shortened to 60 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Dodgers Win World Series
In 2020, the Dodgers won the World Series, breaking a 32-year championship drought.
2020: Dodgers Attendance Affected by 2020 Season
The 2020 season was an exception to the Dodgers' consistent high attendance numbers.
2021: Dodgers and Giants Finish with Over 100 Wins
In 2021, the Dodgers and Giants both finished the regular season with over 100 wins, with the Giants clinching the division with a record of 107–55. The Dodgers, with 106–56, played in the NL Wild Card Game, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers won the Game 5, but lost in the NLCS to the Atlanta Braves.
2021: Blue Alternate "City Connect" Uniform Unveiled
In 2021, the Dodgers unveiled a blue alternate uniform as part of the "City Connect" series in collaboration with Nike, featuring the script "Los Dodgers" in homage to Los Angeles' Latino community. The uniform is worn with blue pants and black stripes on the sleeves. The Dodgers initially wore a special blue cap with the "Los Dodgers" script but switched in 2022 to a blue interlocking "LA" cap with a black brim, relocating the "Los Dodgers" script to the right side.
2021: Dodgers win the National League Wild Card Game
In 2021, the Dodgers won the National League Wild Card Game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
2022: Cap change for City Connect uniform
In 2022 Dodgers switched from special blue cap with the "Los Dodgers" script to a blue interlocking "LA" cap with a black brim for "City Connect" uniform, relocating the "Los Dodgers" script to the right side.
2022: End of Jaime Jarrín's Play-by-Play Career
In 2022, Jaime Jarrín concluded his career as the Spanish play-by-play announcer for the Dodgers.
2022: Padres Win NLDS Against Dodgers in Four Games
In 2022, the Padres won the NLDS against the Dodgers in four games.
2023: Current Dodgers Announcers
As of 2023, the primary play-by-play announcers on television and radio, respectively, are Joe Davis and Charley Steiner, with Orel Hershiser (TV) and Rick Monday (radio) working as the primary color commentators.
2023: Additions to the Spanish Broadcast Booth
In 2023, Pepe Yñiguez and José Mota joined Fernando Valenzuela in the Spanish broadcast booth.
2023: Diamondbacks Sweep Dodgers in NLDS
In 2023, the Diamondbacks swept the Dodgers 3–0 in the National League Division Series as they eventually reached the World Series.
2023: White Pants Replace Blue Pants for "City Connect" Uniform
In 2023, white pants with blue piping replaced the blue pants previously worn with the "City Connect" uniform.
June 2024: Dodgers Win Series Against Yankees in New York
In June 2024, the Dodgers won two out of three games against the Yankees in New York.
2024: Dodgers Franchise Valuation
As of 2024, Forbes ranked the Dodgers second in MLB franchise valuation at $5.45 billion.
2024: Dodgers Sign Shohei Ohtani
For the 2024 season, the Dodgers signed free agent two-way player Shohei Ohtani with a 10-year, $700 million contract, the largest ever in professional sports history.
2024: Dodgers Record through 2024
From 1884 through 2024, the Dodgers' all-time record is 11,432–10,068–139 (.532).
2024: Fernando Valenzuela Continues as Color Analyst
In 2024, Fernando Valenzuela was a color analyst, joined by Pepe Yñiguez and José Mota.
2024: Dodgers Partner with Japanese Companies
In 2024, the Dodgers increased their focus on growing a Japanese fanbase amid their signing of Shohei Ohtani, including theme nights in collaboration with Japanese companies such as Sanrio (Hello Kitty night with Yoshiki performing) and VTuber agency Hololive (coinciding with Anime Expo).
2024: Dodgers Sign Shohei Ohtani and Win World Series
In 2024, the Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani, who set league and franchise records with the team, and the Dodgers went on to win their eighth World Series title that season.
2024: Dodgers Win NLDS Against Padres in Five Games
In 2024, the Dodgers won the NLDS against the Padres in five games.
2024: Dodgers Win NL Pennant and World Series
In 2024, the Dodgers won the National League pennant and the World Series after moving to Los Angeles.
2024: Dodgers Win World Series
In 2024, the Dodgers won the World Series again, defeating the New York Yankees in 5 games for their second championship in 5 seasons.
2024: Dodgers Unveil Second "City Connect" Uniform
Midway through the 2024 season, the Dodgers unveiled their second "City Connect" uniform. The cream-based uniform paid homage to the city of Los Angeles. The "Los Angeles" wordmark was inspired by the signage of the Dodgers' original home of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and was slanted upward. The number font was inspired by the mid-century typefaces that were popular during the team's early years in Los Angeles. The uniform also featured two different shades of blue: cobalt and electric, while "chili red" was based on the chest number colors the team had worn since the 1950s. The cobalt blue cap featured the "interlocking LA" and script "D" from the "Dodgers" logo merged to form the LAD team code; the said logo also appears as a sleeve patch. Above the manufacturer's tag is the hashtag #ITFDB, a reference to broadcaster Vin Scully's catchphrase "It's time for Dodger baseball!".
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