Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Sax, Campanis, Johnstone, Leary, Williams, Santana and Alvarez

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Steve Sax will be signing autographs at the Sports Authentics store at the Puente Hills Mallthis coming Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00 Am to 2:00 PM. Go here or here for information.

Sports Authentics - Puente Hills Mall
1600 South Azusa Avenue
Rowland Heights, CA, 91748
(626)912-8777

Blog Kiosk: 2/3/2016 - Dodgers Links - Puig, Bellinger and Brandon McCarthy

Spring Baseball is just around the corner, and I just can't wait.  So when I came across this vintage 1951 Acme press photo on eBay I knew I had to share it here.  Per the descriptor attached to the reverse:

Gene Hermanski and Bruce Edwards (right) of the Brooklyn Dodgers oblige with autographs at their spring training camp for Jim Campanis (left) and his younger brother, George.  The youngsters showed up on their bicycle

Below are more links to check out:

• This seems like a must see.  Via Jon Weisman at Dodger Insider he points to an episode of "Lost L.A." on KCET that airs tonight 8:30 PM; entitles "Before the Dodgers."  It features Chavez Ravine.  You can also watch it streaming at KCET, here.
• Via Justin Russo at Dodgers Nation, "Puig Soars To New Heights .. Literally."  Yasiel recently took an helicopter trip around downtown LA.
• Via Matthew Moreno at Dodger Blue, "Brandon McCarthy Hopes To Return Prior To 2016 All-Star Game."

“I would like to be back before the All-Star break,” he said. “My ultimate goal is to make a start or two before the All-Star break. If it doesn’t happen that’s fine, I’m mentally prepared for that. I want to use that as our foundation of, ‘This is where I need to get to.’”

• Apparently, Dodger prospect Cody Bellinger has added some muscle, via his twitter:

S/O to my man @KPTZ3 for helping me put on 20 pounds this off season, Glendale boundddd

— Cody Bellinger (@Cody_Bellinger) February 2, 2016

• Check out the newest digital issue of Baseball Magazine here.  You can download it for free.  Its cover story covers the impact Jackie Robinson had in Brooklyn.
• This is hilarious.  Via Carrabis at Barstool Sports, "Rangers Announce Adrian Beltre Bobblehead Promo With Removable Helmet To Pat His Head."  I really do miss Adrian.
• I thought I'd pass along the news that LA Kings broadcaster Bob Miller is doing well.  He recently had heart bypass surgery.  Via a tweet from the Kings:

Bob Miller Update: pic.twitter.com/3Z8e4FcPM3

— LAKingsPR (@LAKingsPR) February 3, 2016

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Blog Kiosk: 7/9/2014 - Dodger Links - Bogus Commemorative Ticket, Dodgers All-Star Teacher and Finding Baseball Treasure in LA

Yasiel Puig is definitely ready to represent the Dodgers and the National League at the All-Star Game next week.  Check him out all decked-out in his All-Star gear - except, that's not the Dodger All-Star cap.  That atrocity has that horribly ugly grey in it.  Pic above via @Dodgers on twitter.

• Are you frick'n kidding me!  This is the most laughable thing I've ever read.  The Dodgers idea of a commemorative ticket for Kershaw's no-hitter is another print-at-home paper ticket.  Goodness, there's not a single collector/fan in the upper-reaches of that organization.  They just don't understand what makes a lot of Baseball fans tick.  You must read Ron Cervenka at Think Blue LA's post, "Season ticket holders miffed over Kershaw no-hitter commemorative tickets" for a good... no, a sad and feeling unappreciated, laugh.  
• Come on... Really?  The DL revolving door will not stop.  Via Jon Weisman at Dodger Insider, "Josh Beckett heading to disabled list."  Beckett has a left hip impingement - whatever that is.  In his place will be former infielder turned reliever Pedro Baez.  Per a Dodger press release:

Baez was previously recalled for one game earlier this year, May 5 at Washington, and allowed two runs on two hits in 1.0 inning of relief in his Major League debut. The converted infielder opened the year at Double-A Chattanooga and went 2-1 with six saves and a 2.79 ERA (6 ER/19.1 IP) in 17 games to earn a May 25 promotion to Albuquerque. The 26-year-old last pitched on Saturday, allowing three runs on two hits in 1.0 inning vs. Las Vegas, and has posted a 4.50 ERA (8 ER/16.0 IP) in 17 appearances with the Isotopes.

• Via Howard Cole at LA Weekly, "The 10 Best Dodger Beards — Or Are They the Worst?"
• Via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com, "Dodgers' All-Star teacher finalist announced."  What a great story.

Isagani Celzo, a math instructor at the School of Social Justice in Huntington Park, has been selected by fans to represent the Dodgers in the "Target Presents PEOPLE All-Star Teachers" campaign, which celebrates current and retired teachers who make an impact on the lives of their students and communities.

Celzo earned an academic scholarship while working as a janitor and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in mathematics at age 20. A National Board certified math teacher, he is a founding member of the School of Social Justice, where he teaches geometry and AP calculus.

• If you don't check out Jim Campanis' anecdotes that he writes on his facebook page then you are really missing out.  As you may know, he is the grandson of former Dodger GM Al Campanis and a former professional Baseball player himself.  He was drafted by Seattle in 1988, but never reached higher than AA ball.  As a member of a connected Baseball family he has plenty of stories about his experiences in the game, and he consistently shares them on facebook.  Yesterday, he wrote a great piece about the first manger he played for in pro-ball, Ralph Dick.  Check it out here.  He is worth a follow.  BTW, you can also follow him on twitter here: @JimCampanis.  Another favorite story I've read from him is about Bobby Castillo:

Bobby was immediately a clubhouse favorite. He was always very cool with me and used to do this Cheech Marin imitation…the guys would crack up. His laid back personality was a perfect compliment to some of the more intense personalities on the team and he helped break the tension on many occasions using his wit and humor.

• Via David Seidman at Forbes, we find out about an woman who found some real treasure.  This lady came upon a Babe Ruth signed letter at an estate sale in Los Angeles for $1.00.  Why can't I find stuff like this?  Wow!

On her rounds she had paid a $1 for a scrapbook filled with letters which celebrities had written to an Elk Lodge Leader, presuming they were replicas.

In fact they were real and included a letter typed and signed by Babe Ruth from the film set of Pride of the Yankees in 1942 where he was working as a consultant. 

• This might be the greatest thing ever!  Via @Dodgers on twitter.

Get the Vin Scully 65th Anniversary Microphone on July 29th. Tickets: http://t.co/HaBQrExlOj https://t.co/plNN7GvsTL
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 8, 2014

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: It's a Dodgers Weekend!

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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This event has already sold out.  All tickets available for autographs of Clayton Kershaw are now gone.  So, why am I highlighting this?  Well, tonights signing with Kershaw at Frank & Sonshas had a time change that anyone attending needs to know about.  The time of this event has been moved to 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.  So, it has been moved up an hour.

Again, the time of the above signing at Frank & Sons has been moved to 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Also, Clayton's Texas BBQ and Hoedown is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Dodger Stadium.  Go here for details.  Tickets are still available for this worthwhile cause.

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Here is this weeks upcoming schedule in Autograph Alley and at Viva Los Dodgers.

Fri, August 3, 5:10pm – 6:30pm 
Dodger alumnus Al “The Bull” Ferrara will be in autograph alley signing for fans
5:10 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Sat, August 4, 4:10pm – 5:30pm  
Dodger alumnus Joe Moeller will be in autograph alley signing for fans 
4:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sun, August 5, 11:10am – 12:30pm 
Dodger alumnus Jimmy Campanis will sign autographs for fans at Viva Los Dodgers
11:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tue, August 7, 5:10pm – 6:30pm  
Dodger alumnus and community affairs liaison “Sweet” Lou Johnson will be in autograph alley 
5:10 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Aug 5, 2012

Anyone is welcome to the MVP Sports Foundation 4th Benefit, All-Star Auction and Dodger Reunion. This event features some of the best MLB memorabilia available for the year. Meet Dodger greats: Rick Monday, "Sweet" Lou Johnson and Reggie Smith. Live music provided, again, by The Lapdogs. Go here for more information.

Doors open at 4:30pm. Showtime 5:30pm. 
$20.00 + applicable fees Under 18 Must Be Accompanied by a Paying Adult

The Canyon
28912 Roadside Drive
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (map)

Hat Tip: Vin Scully is My Homeboy