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Familiares, amigos y aficionados dicen ‘adiós’ a Fernando Valenzuela en ceremonia en Los Ángeles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Familiares, amigos y aficionados dicen ‘adiós’ a Fernando Valenzuela en ceremonia en Los Ángeles

LA Times  

El legendario Fernando Valenzuela recibió un último adiós de cientos de familiares, amigos y aficionados que se dieron cita el miércoles en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles en una ceremonia que duró alrededor de una hora. “Sé que Fernando está ahí arriba, que nos está haciendo saber que lo está haciendo bien y que está celebrando junto …

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Family, friends and fans pay tribute to Fernando Valenzuela at public funeral mass
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Family, friends and fans pay tribute to Fernando Valenzuela at public funeral mass

LA Times  

Pallbearers wheel out the casket of Fernando Valenzuela as a fan in a Valenzuela jersey looks on during the funeral mass on Wednesday. “He was a great man, a great baseball player and he meant a lot to Los Angeles and to our people.” Dodgers Remembering Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela | 1960-2024 A look back at the life and career …

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Mike Scioscia on Fernando Valenzuela: ‘You could see his leadership in the clubhouse’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike Scioscia on Fernando Valenzuela: ‘You could see his leadership in the clubhouse’

LA Times  

Fernando Valenzuela had a screwball, but he certainly wasn’t one. He knew what he could do and he let his pitches do the talking.” Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda talks with starting pitcher Fernando Valenzuela and catcher Mike Scioscia in 1981. Fernando said, ‘OK, but you block it.’ “I said I would, Fernando threw the perfect dirt screwball, the guy swung …

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Dodgers Dugout: Mike Scioscia says he won’t manage in the majors again
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers Dugout: Mike Scioscia says he won’t manage in the majors again

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. I don’t think they’re going to go back, but it certainly, and probably more so at second base, changes skill sets of some middle infielders that were incredible at turning the double play and giving guys that maybe weren’t as proficient in turning the double play, putting them on the same …

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‘Fernandomania’ lives again at Dodger Stadium with retirement of Valenzuela’s jersey
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Fernandomania’ lives again at Dodger Stadium with retirement of Valenzuela’s jersey

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — “Fernandomania” broke out again 42 years after first taking hold at Dodger Stadium and spreading nationwide. “I never expected it.” Retired pitcher and current broadcaster Orel Hershiser and retired Dodger Manny Mota lifted off a blue cloth to reveal Valenzuela’s number high above the field. Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax, Valenzuela’s catcher Mike Scioscia, Hall of …

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Rod Carew welcomed the Angels sale on Twitter; it’s a long, bitter story
2 years, 4 months ago

Rod Carew welcomed the Angels sale on Twitter; it’s a long, bitter story

LA Times  

Angels’ Rod Carew acknowledges the cheers of the fans after his 3000th major league hit on Aug. 5, 1985 at Angel Stadium against the Minnesota Twins. Rod Carew made it clear there is no love lost between him and Arte Moreno, calling Tuesday’s announcement that the Angels owner is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise “happy news” on Twitter, …

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Commentary: If the Angels hire a new manager, here’s their guy
2 years, 5 months ago

Commentary: If the Angels hire a new manager, here’s their guy

LA Times  

Nebraska coach Darin Erstad attends a Big Ten baseball game against Ohio State in Omaha, Neb. On Wednesday, Erstad said the Dodgers’ interest had come “totally out of the blue,” no pun intended. “The guy that’s there now,” Erstad said with a grin, “he’s doing just fine.” In 2019, after eight seasons with Nebraska, Erstad resigned. Angels center fielder Darin …

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Commentary: In firing Joe Maddon, Angels and Perry Minasian act boldly but risk more dysfunction
2 years, 6 months ago

Commentary: In firing Joe Maddon, Angels and Perry Minasian act boldly but risk more dysfunction

LA Times  

Angels general manager Perry Minasian, left, and manger Joe Maddon took part in ceremonies May 10 to honor the historic 2021 season of Shohei Ohtani, right. It’s a hornet’s nest of distraction right now.” After the 1999 season, which included a player mutiny, the Angels hired Bill Stoneman as general manager. He hired Mike Scioscia as manager, and Scioscia led …

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Dodgers Dugout: Vote for our Dodgers Hall of Fame
3 years, 1 month ago

Dodgers Dugout: Vote for our Dodgers Hall of Fame

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. He said, “You know, you stopped out there in front of all those fans and talked with Rachel and little Jack.” Erskine replied, “Hey Jackie, you can congratulate me on a well-pitched game, but not for that.” In 2005, he wrote a book titled “What I Learned From Jackie Robinson.” Andre …

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Greatest moments in Dodger history No. 1: Kirk Gibson’s World Series home run
3 years, 7 months ago

Greatest moments in Dodger history No. 1: Kirk Gibson’s World Series home run

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Dave Anderson, infielder Season: “Kirk Gibson’s home run.” Gibson homer: “We were going to win the World Series.” Tim Belcher, pitcher Season: “Several things stand out; Steve Sax starting the season with a HR, I believe on the first pitch in the bottom of the first inning. Davis pinch-hit for me, …

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Mike Scioscia gets back into managing, will lead Team USA in Olympics quest
3 years, 8 months ago

Mike Scioscia gets back into managing, will lead Team USA in Olympics quest

LA Times  

Former Angels manager Mike Scioscia will lead Team USA in an Olympic-qualifying tournament in Florida in June. Although nine former major league managers have been hired by clubs since Scioscia last managed the Angels, he said he did not take the Team USA job to enhance his visibility for another major league job. You’re going to go into these games …

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The greatest moments in Dodgers history, No. 25: Mike Scioscia’s NLCS homer
3 years, 10 months ago

The greatest moments in Dodgers history, No. 25: Mike Scioscia’s NLCS homer

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. “I was hoping no one in the Mets’ bullpen would catch the ball, because maybe they’d call me out or something,” Scioscia said. You knew I was going to lay a fastball in there for a strike with the first pitch, and you were looking to jump me, right?’ “And Mike …

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