History of Los Angeles Dodgers in Timeline

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team founded in 1883 in Brooklyn, New York, and currently compete in the National League West Division. Originally known as the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, they became the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1932. From the 1940s to mid-1950s, they had a fierce rivalry with the New York Yankees, facing them seven times in the World Series and winning their first title in 1955. In 1947, the Dodgers made history by breaking the baseball color line with Jackie Robinson. In 1956, Don Newcombe became the first player to win the Cy Young Award and NL MVP in the same season.

1900: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1900, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the National League pennant.

1901: Franchise attendance Start Date

The total franchise attendance of the Dodgers dates back to 1901.

1914: Wilbert Robinson became team manager

In 1914, Wilbert Robinson became the manager of the team, leading them until 1931, and the 'Robins' nickname was derived from his name.

1916: Dodgers team name used in a New York Times article

In 1916, a New York Times article used both the 'Dodgers' and 'Superbas' nicknames to describe the team, illustrating the unofficial use of multiple team names at the time.

1916: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1916, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the National League pennant.

1918: Robins nickname used in a New York Times article

In 1918, a New York Times article titled "Buccaneers Take Last From Robins" referred to the team as both the 'Robins' and 'Superbas'.

1920: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1920, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the National League pennant.

1920: World Series program refers to the Dodgers

In 1920, the program issued at Ebbets Field for the World Series identified the matchup as "Dodgers vs. Indians", despite the prevalent use of the "Robins" nickname at the time.

1931: Wilbert Robinson finished as team manager

In 1931, Wilbert Robinson finished his tenure as the manager of the team, having managed them since 1914.

January 22, 1932: Dodgers name chosen

On January 22, 1932, the Brooklyn baseball writers officially chose the name 'Dodgers' for the team, solidifying it as the permanent name. The other nickname seriously considered was Kings.

1932: Brooklyn Dodgers official name

In 1932, the team officially became known as the Brooklyn Dodgers after Brooklyn baseball writers chose the name on January 22, solidifying the team's identity.

1932: Dodgers name appeared on team jerseys

In 1932, the word "Dodgers" appeared on team jerseys for the first time, marking a step towards solidifying the team's official name.

1933: Dodgers name on all jerseys

In 1933, the "conclusive shift" occurred as both home and road jerseys for the team bore the name "Dodgers".

1933: Dodgers used on front of home jersey

In 1933, the word "Dodgers" was first used on the front of the team's home jersey. The uniform was white with red pinstripes and a stylized "B" on the left shoulder.

1937: Dodgers wore green outlined uniforms and green caps

Throughout the 1937 season, the Dodgers wore green outlined uniforms and green caps before reverting to blue the following year.

1939: Mel Almada Plays for 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

In 1939, the current uniform design was created and has remained the same ever since with only cosmetic changes.

1941: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1941, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the National League pennant.

1941: Dodgers capture National League pennant

In 1941, the Dodgers won their third National League pennant but lost to the New York Yankees in the World Series, marking the beginning of the Dodgers–Yankees rivalry.

1944: All-blue satin uniforms introduced

In 1944, all-blue satin uniforms were introduced.

1946: Dodgers dominance

Despite largely dominating the National League from 1946 to 1957, the Dodgers could no longer sell out Ebbets Field.

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 to play in Major League Baseball, largely due to Branch Rickey's efforts.

1947: Allan Roth Hired as Statistician

In 1947, Allan Roth was hired by the Brooklyn Dodgers as the first official statistician of a Major League team.

1947: Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier

In 1947, Jackie Robinson made history by becoming the first African American to play in Major League Baseball since 1884, breaking the baseball color line with the Dodgers.

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 regarded as a key moment in the history of the American Civil Rights Movement. Robinson was the inaugural recipient of the Rookie of the Year award.

1947: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the National League pennant.

1947: Jackie Robinson's Rookie Season

The 2007 Jackie Robinson Day commemorates the Opening Day of Jackie Robinson's rookie season of 1947.

1949: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1949, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the National League pennant.

1950: Vin Scully's Broadcasting Career Begins

From 1950, almost all Dodger games were called by Vin Scully.

1950: Walter O'Malley acquires majority ownership

In 1950, Walter O'Malley acquired majority ownership of the Dodgers when he bought the 25 percent share of co-owner Branch Rickey.

1951: Red numbers intended for the 1951 World Series

Originally intended for the 1951 World Series (for which the ballclub failed to qualify), red numbers were added under the "Dodgers" script on the home uniform in 1952.

1952: Red numbers added to Dodgers home uniform

In 1952, red numbers were added under the "Dodgers" script to the home uniform.

1952: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1952, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the National League pennant.

1953: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1953, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the National League pennant.

1954: Dodgers Stability Begins

Starting in 1954, the Dodgers had only two managers, Walter Alston and Tommy Lasorda, for nearly 43 years.

1955: O'Malley pressures city for new stadium

In 1955, Walter O'Malley pressured the city by announcing that the team would play regular-season games at Jersey City's Roosevelt Stadium in 1956 to put pressure on the city to allow him to build a new stadium.

1955: Dodgers win first World Series title

In 1955, led by Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella, the Dodgers won their first World Series title by defeating the Yankees for the first time.

1955: 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers

In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers.

1956: Dodgers' success

From 1947 to 1956, the Dodgers won six pennants due to their willingness to integrate, with key players such as Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe, Jim Gilliam, and Joe Black.

1956: Jerry Doggett Joins Scully as Partner

From 1956 to 1987, Jerry Doggett was a longtime partner of Vin Scully.

1956: Don Newcombe wins Cy Young and NL MVP

In 1956, Don Newcombe achieved a major milestone by becoming the first player ever to win both the Cy Young Award and the National League MVP Award in the same season.

1956: Los Angeles officials attend World Series

In 1956, Los Angeles officials attended the World Series looking for a team to move to the West Coast. Walter O'Malley contacted them, leading to the Dodgers' eventual move to Los Angeles.

1956: Dodgers to play games in Jersey City

In 1956, Walter O'Malley announced that the team would play regular-season games at Jersey City's Roosevelt Stadium in 1956 to put pressure on the city to allow him to build a new stadium.

1956: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1956, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the National League pennant.

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 owner moved the team to Los Angeles

After the 1957 season, Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley moved the team to Los Angeles for financial and other reasons, convincing Giants owner Horace Stoneham to preserve the rivalry by bringing his team to California as well.

1957: Dodgers dominance

Despite largely dominating the National League from 1946 to 1957, the Dodgers could no longer sell out Ebbets Field.

1957: Dodgers leave Brooklyn

Following the 1957 season, the Dodgers left Brooklyn.

April 18, 1958: Dodgers played their first Los Angeles game

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 in front of 78,672 fans.

1958: Moore, Petty, and Packer as Back-up Voices

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: Dodgers move to Los Angeles

In 1958, after 68 seasons in Brooklyn, the Dodgers relocated to Los Angeles under the leadership of owner and president Walter O'Malley.

1958: Dodgers and Giants move west

In 1958, both the Dodgers and the Giants moved west for the 1958 season, continuing their rivalry in California.

1958: Start of Los Angeles Dodgers Management

In 1958, the Los Angeles Dodgers management started.

1958: Dodgers Establish Spanish-Language Broadcast

In 1958, upon moving to Los Angeles, the Dodgers became the first MLB team with a Spanish-language flagship radio station, KWKW (1300 AM), featuring a broadcast team including René Cárdenas.

1958: John Ramsey Becomes PA Voice

In 1958, upon the Dodgers' move to Los Angeles, John Ramsey became the public address voice of the team.

1958: City name changed on jersey and stylized LA on caps

In 1958, when the franchise moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, the city name on the road jersey changed, and the stylized "B" was replaced with the interlocking "LA" on the caps.

1959: Jaime Jarrín Begins Spanish Play-by-Play

From 1959 to 2022, Jaime Jarrín voiced the Spanish play-by-play for the Dodgers.

1959: Dodgers win World Series

In 1959, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the World Series.

1959: World Series title

In 1959, just their second season in Los Angeles, the Dodgers won their second World Series title, beating the Chicago White Sox in six games.

1961: Dodgers began intra-city rivalry with the Los Angeles Angels

In 1961, The Dodgers' intra-city rivalry with the Los Angeles Angels dates back to the Angels' inaugural season.

1962: Robinson elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

In 1962, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

1962: New York Mets founded

In 1962, Joan Payson founded the New York Mets, bringing National League baseball back to the city. The Mets adopted the Dodgers' blue background, honoring their New York NL forebears with a blend of Dodgers blue and Giants orange.

1962: Dodgers Lead League in Attendance

In 1962, after initial concerns about filling Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers led the league in attendance by a sizable margin, nearly doubling that of the New York Yankees.

1962: Move to Dodger Stadium

In 1962, after playing their first four seasons in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Dodgers moved to their current home at Dodger Stadium.

1963: World Series title

In 1963, ace pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale helped lead the Dodgers to another World Series title.

1963: Dodgers win World Series

In 1963, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the World Series.

1964: Roth's Tenure Ends

In 1964, Allan Roth ended his tenure as the statistician for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1965: World Series title

In 1965, ace pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale helped lead the Dodgers to another World Series title.

1965: Dodgers win World Series

In 1965, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the World Series.

1965: MLB Draft Introduced

In 1965, the MLB Draft was introduced, since then the Dodgers have had only three top-five draft picks.

1966: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1966, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the National League pennant.

1966: National League pennant

In 1966, the Dodgers won the National League pennant but lost in the World Series.

1969: Dodgers revived rivalry with the San Diego Padres

In 1969, the Dodgers recently revived an old Southern California-based rivalry with the San Diego Padres dating back to the Padres' inaugural season.

1970: Start of Intense Rivalry Era

From 1970, the Dodgers' rivalry with the Cincinnati Reds became one of the most intense, as they frequently competed for the NL West division title.

1970: O'Malley Transfers Team Control

In 1970, Walter O'Malley handed over control of the team to his son Peter, leading Jackie Robinson to agree to a number retirement ceremony after a long-standing grudge.

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.

June 4, 1972: First Dodgers Numbers Retired

On June 4, 1972, Koufax, Campanella, and Robinson became the first Dodgers to have their numbers retired in a ceremony at Dodger Stadium.

1972: Hall of Famers Numbers Retired

In 1972, Robinson and Campanella who had already been Hall of Famers for several years had their numbers retired.

1972: "The Boys of Summer" published

In 1972, the book "The Boys of Summer" was published, notably describing the Dodgers' first World Series title in 1955.

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1974: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1974, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the National League pennant.

1974: National League pennant

In 1974, the Dodgers won the National League pennant but lost in the World Series.

1976: Scully Named Most Memorable Personality

In 1976, Vin Scully was selected by Dodgers fans as the Most Memorable Personality in the team's history.

1977: Ross Porter Joins Scully as Partner

From 1977 to 2004, Ross Porter was a longtime partner of Vin Scully.

1977: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1977, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the National League pennant.

1977: National League pennant

In 1977, the Dodgers won the National League pennant but lost in the World Series.

1977: Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series

In 1977, the Dodgers' rivalry with the New York Yankees continued with their East Coast/West Coast World Series battles.

1978: Ramsey's Retirement from the Forum

In 1978, Ramsey retired from the Forum, after which Packer became the public address announcer for the Lakers, Kings, indoor soccer, and indoor tennis events at the Forum.

1978: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 1978, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the National League pennant.

1978: Dodgers First to Attract 3 Million Fans

In 1978, the Dodgers became the first MLB team to attract more than three million fans in a season.

1978: National League pennant

In 1978, the Dodgers won the National League pennant but lost in the World Series.

1978: Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series

In 1978, the Dodgers' rivalry with the New York Yankees continued with their East Coast/West Coast World Series battles.

1979: Start of four consecutive Rookies of the Year

From 1979, the Dodgers had four consecutive Rookies of the Year.

1980: Dodgers started clinics in Asia

In 1980, former Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley began reaching out to Asia by starting baseball clinics in China and South Korea and building baseball fields in two Chinese cities.

1981: 40-Year World Series Drought Begins

From 1981, the Yankees and Dodgers had gone 40 years without meeting in the World Series.

1981: Dodgers win World Series

In 1981, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the World Series.

1981: Fernando Valenzuela leads Dodgers to championship

In 1981, rookie Mexican phenom pitcher Fernando Valenzuela became a sensation and led the team to a championship. He also became the only player to win the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season.

1981: World Series title

In 1981, the Dodgers won the World Series, thanks in part to the pitching sensation Fernando Valenzuela.

1982: End of Back-up Voices Coverage

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: John Ramsey Retires

In 1982, John Ramsey retired as the PA voice of the Dodgers.

1982: Scully Inducted into Hall of Fame

In 1982, Vin Scully was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, receiving the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasters.

1982: Vin Scully Wins Ford C. Frick Award

In 1982, Vin Scully won the Ford C. Frick Award and is permanently honored in the Baseball Hall of Fame's "Scribes & Mikemen" exhibit.

1982: End of four consecutive Rookies of the Year

In 1982, the Dodgers finished a run of four consecutive Rookies of the Year.

1983: Nick Nickson Replaces Ramsey

In 1983, Nick Nickson replaced John Ramsey as the Dodger Stadium public address announcer.

1985: Clayton Kershaw draft pick

Since 1985, the Dodgers have had one top-ten pick, Clayton Kershaw, No. 7.

1987: Don Drysdale Replaces Jerry Doggett

After Jerry Doggett retired after the 1987 season, he was replaced by Hall-of-Fame Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale.

1987: Jerry Doggett's Broadcasting Career Ends

Jerry Doggett partnered with Vin Scully from 1956 until 1987.

1988: Nancy Bea Hefley Behind the Keyboard

From 1988, Nancy Bea Hefley enjoyed popularity behind the Dodger Stadium keyboard.

1988: World Series victory led by Orel Hershiser and Kirk Gibson

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 World Series

In 1988, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the World Series.

1989: Nickson Leaves Dodgers

In 1989, Nick Nickson left his position as the Dodger Stadium public address announcer.

January 25, 1990: Arbogast Wins Dodgers Job

On January 25, 1990, Pete Arbogast won the Dodgers job by doing a verbatim imitation of Ramsey's opening and closing remarks.

1990: Death of John Ramsey

John Ramsey, former PA voice of the Dodgers, passed away in 1990.

1990: End of Intense Rivalry Era

Until 1990, the Dodgers and Reds had eleven 1–2 finishes in the standings, with seven of them being within 5½ games or fewer. Both teams also played in numerous championships during this span.

1992: Start of five consecutive Rookies of the Year

From 1992, the Dodgers had five consecutive Rookies of the Year.

1993: Don Drysdale's Death

In 1993, Don Drysdale died in his hotel room following a heart attack before a game in Montreal.

1994: Carlucci Replaces Arbogast

In 1994, Mike Carlucci replaced Pete Arbogast as the Dodgers' PA voice announcer.

1994: Dodgers Sign 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.

1995: Dodgers Face Reds in NLDS

In 1995, the Dodgers faced the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Division Series (NLDS).

1996: Start of 15-Season Streak of 3 Million+ Attendance

From 1996, The Dodgers drew at least three million fans for 15 consecutive seasons, the longest such streak among all MLB teams. ending in 2010

1996: End of five consecutive Rookies of the Year

In 1996, the Dodgers finished a run of five consecutive Rookies of the Year.

1996: Dodgers Stability Ends

The Dodgers employed only two managers, Walter Alston and Tommy Lasorda, for nearly 43 years, ending in mid-1996.

1997: Robinson's Number Retired Throughout MLB

In 1997, 50 years after he broke the color barrier, Jackie Robinson's No. 42 was retired throughout Major League Baseball.

1998: Dodgers opened an office in Asia

In 1998, the Dodgers became the first major league team to open an office in Asia.

1999: Dodgers wore blue alternates

In 1999, the "City Connect" uniform unveiled in 2021 was similar to the blue alternates they wore in 1999.

1999: City script returned to road jerseys

In 1999, the city script returned to the road jerseys, and the Dodgers introduced an alternate uniform for the first time since 1944, which featured a royal top with the "Dodgers" script in white across the chest.

2000: Regular Top 3 Attendance

Since 2000, the Dodgers have regularly placed in the top three in attendance, or have led the league numerous times, with the exception of the 2020 season.

2002: Carlucci Resigns

In 2002, Mike Carlucci resigned as the Dodgers' PA voice announcer.

2002: Dodgers Sign Chin-Feng Chen

In 2002, the Dodgers made history for signing the first Taiwanese player in MLB, Chin-Feng Chen, which grew fan support from the country.

2003: Eric Smith Becomes PA Announcer

From 2003, Eric Smith was the Dodgers public address announcer.

2004: Yankees and Dodgers Play Interleague Series

In 2004, the Yankees and Dodgers played a three-game interleague series, marking their first non-exhibition game in many years.

2004: Ross Porter's Broadcasting Career Ends

Ross Porter partnered with Vin Scully from 1977 until 2004.

2004: End of Porter's Tenure

Ross Porter's tenure ended after the 2004 season, after which the format of play-by-play announcers and color commentators was installed.

2005: Angels' Name Change Sparks Animosity

In 2005, animosity between the Dodgers' and Angels' fanbases grew stronger when the Angels' owner changed the team name to the 'Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim'. Dodgers owner Frank McCourt mocked the change with a t-shirt.

2005: Hee Seop Choi competed in the 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 Reach 175 Million in Franchise Attendance

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: Inaugural Jackie Robinson Day

Starting in the 2007 season, Jackie Robinson Day (April 15, commemorating the Opening Day of Robinson's rookie season of 1947) has featured many or all players and coaches wearing the number 42 as a tribute to Robinson.

March 28, 2008: Dodgers Set Baseball Attendance Record

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: Dodgers sent out 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. The pitchers were Chan Ho Park of South Korea, Hong-Chih Kuo of Taiwan, and Takashi Saito of Japan.

2009: Dodgers Lead MLB in Total Attendance

In 2009, the Dodgers led MLB in total attendance.

2009: Dodgers Win NLDS Against Cardinals

In 2009, the Dodgers won the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the St. Louis Cardinals.

2010: Giants' first championship since moving to California

The 2010 World Series was the Giants' first championship since moving to California.

2010: End of 15-Season Streak of 3 Million+ Attendance

The Dodgers drew at least three million fans for 15 consecutive seasons from 1996 to 2010, the longest such streak among all MLB teams.

2012: Falsone Becomes First Female Therapist

In 2012, Sue Falsone became the first female physical therapist in Major League baseball.

2012: Dodgers Fans Named Best 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

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 signed Hyun-Jin Ryu

For the 2013 season, the Dodgers signed starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu with a six-year, $36 million contract, after posting a bid of nearly $27 million to acquire him from the KBO's Hanhwa Eagles.

2013: Start of 9-Season Attendance Lead

From 2013, The Dodgers have recently led the league in attendance for nine straight seasons.

2013: Falsone Becomes First Female Head Athletic Trainer

In 2013, Sue Falsone was the first female head athletic trainer in Major League baseball.

2013: Start of division title streak

In 2013, the Dodgers began a streak of eight consecutive division titles, which lasted until 2020.

2013: Dodgers Begin Korean Broadcast

In 2013, the Dodgers started broadcasting in Korean through KMPC.

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.

2014: End of Smith's Tenure

Until 2014, Eric Smith was the Dodgers public address announcer.

April 3, 2015: Todd Leitz Hired as PA Announcer

On April 3, 2015, the Dodgers announced that former radio broadcaster Todd Leitz was hired to become their new public address announcer.

December 8, 2015: Zack Greinke Signs with 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 as the manager of the Dodgers, succeeding Don Mattingly.

2015: Dodgers Most Popular Team in Utah

In 2015, Vivid Seats reported that the Dodgers were the most popular MLB team in Utah based on ticket sales.

2015: Hefley Retirement

Since retirement in 2015, Bea's replacement and current organist is Dieter Ruehle, who also plays at Crypto.com Arena for Los Angeles Kings games.

2016: Dodgers signed Kenta Maeda

For the 2016 season, the Dodgers signed starting pitcher Kenta Maeda with an eight-year, $25 million contract, after posting a bid of $20 million to acquire him from the NPB's Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

2016: Vin Scully Retires

In 2016, Vin Scully retired from calling games after 67 years with the Dodgers, marking the longest tenure with a single sports team.

2016: Dodgers Host Korean Heritage Night

Since 2016, the Dodgers have partnered with the Korean communities of Los Angeles and began hosting an annual Korean Heritage night.

2016: End of Vin Scully's Broadcasting Career

Vin Scully announced Dodger games from 1950 to 2016.

2017: Joe Davis Selected as Announcer

In 2017, Joe Davis was selected by Dodgers management to take over play-by-play duties on television, alongside Orel Hershiser as the color commentator.

2017: Controversy over Astros' sign stealing scandal

In 2017, a more recent rivalry with the American League's Houston Astros emerged due to the controversy over the Astros' sign stealing scandal in the World Series.

2017: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 2017, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the National League pennant.

2017: Dodgers regrew a rivalry against the Houston Astros

In 2017, 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.

2017: Dodgers Sweep Diamondbacks in NLDS

In 2017, the Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks 3–0 in the National League Division Series (NLDS) en route to their appearance in the World Series.

2017: Astros Win World Series Against Dodgers

In 2017, the Houston Astros won the World Series against the Dodgers in 7 games, later leading to a sign-stealing scandal that intensified the rivalry.

2018: Dodgers win NL pennant

In 2018, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the National League pennant.

2018: Dodgers wore 60th anniversary patch

In 2018, the Dodgers wore their 60th anniversary patch to honor the 60 years of being in Los Angeles.

2019: Dodgers Establish "Legends of Dodger Baseball"

In 2019, the Dodgers established "Legends of Dodger Baseball" to honor Dodger greats whose numbers have not been retired.

2020: Season Attendance Exception

2020 was an exception to the Dodgers regularly placing in the top three in attendance since 2000.

2020: Dodgers win World Series

In 2020, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the World Series.

2020: Dodgers Sweep Padres in NLDS

In 2020, the Dodgers swept the Padres in the National League Division Series (NLDS).

2021: Dodgers and Giants in the NLDS

In 2021, the Dodgers and Giants finished the regular season with over 100 wins, resulting in their first postseason matchup in the NLDS. The Dodgers won the series but lost in the NLCS to the Atlanta Braves.

2021: Dodgers unveiled "City Connect" uniform

In 2021, the Dodgers unveiled a blue alternate "City Connect" uniform in collaboration with Nike, featuring the script "Los Dodgers".

2021: Dodgers Win National League Wild Card Game

In 2021, the Dodgers won the National League Wild Card Game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

2022: Dodgers switched to blue interlocking LA cap

In 2022, the Dodgers switched to a blue interlocking "LA" cap with a black brim for the "City Connect" uniform, relocating the "Los Dodgers" script to the right side.

2022: Padres Win NLDS Against Dodgers

In 2022, the Padres won the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Dodgers in four games.

2022: Jaime Jarrín's Last Season

Jaime Jarrín's tenure as the Spanish play-by-play announcer for the Dodgers ended in 2022.

2023: Current Announcers

As of 2023, the primary play-by-play announcers on television and radio for the Dodgers are Joe Davis and Charley Steiner, respectively, with Orel Hershiser (TV) and Rick Monday (radio) as the primary color commentators.

2023: Spanish Booth Additions

In 2023, Pepe Yñiguez and José Mota, son of Dodger legend Manny Mota, joined Fernando Valenzuela on the Spanish booth.

2023: Diamondbacks Sweep Dodgers in NLDS

In 2023, the Diamondbacks swept the Dodgers 3–0 in the National League Division Series (NLDS) as they eventually reached the World Series.

2023: White pants replaced blue pants with the 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 June 2024, the Dodgers won two out of three games against the New York Yankees in a regular season series in New York.

2024: Dodgers ranked second in MLB franchise valuation

As of 2024, Forbes ranked the Dodgers second in MLB franchise valuation at $5.45 billion.

2024: Dodgers signed 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: Spanish Booth Announcers

In 2024, Fernando Valenzuela, Pepe Yñiguez, and José Mota were announcers on the Spanish booth. Fernando Valenzuela passed away in 2024.

2024: Dodgers win World Series

In 2024, after moving to Los Angeles, the team won the World Series.

2024: Dodgers Increase Focus on Japanese Fanbase

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 and Hololive.

2024: Dodgers sign Shohei Ohtani and win World Series

In 2024, the Dodgers signed global sensation Shohei Ohtani, who set league and franchise records with the team, leading to their eighth World Series title that season.

2024: Dodgers Win NLDS Against Padres

In 2024, the Dodgers won the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Padres in five games.

2024: Dodgers unveiled their second "City Connect" uniform

Midway through the 2024 season, the Dodgers unveiled their second "City Connect" uniform, a cream-based design paying homage to Los Angeles and its history. The uniform features a slanted "Los Angeles" wordmark, a mid-century number font, and cobalt and electric blue shades, with "chili red" accents and the #ITFDB hashtag.

2024: Dodgers record in 2024

Through the end of 2024, the Dodgers' all-time record from 1884 is 11,432–10,068–139 (.532), and since moving to Los Angeles in 1958, their record is 5,808–4,778–6 (.549).