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

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 …

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

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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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 …

Dodgers Dugout: Vote for our Dodgers Hall of Fame

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 …

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

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 …