Showing posts with label Tim Leary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tim Leary. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Ron Fairly, Stan Williams, Jay Johnstone & Tim Leary

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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Four old-tyme Dodgers will be signing autographs this coming Saturday at the KDB Sports Fest event being held at Iguana's Bar in Rosemead. You can meet Ron Fairly, Stan Williams, Jay Johnstone & Tim Leary. Also in attendance will be AAGPBL star Marge Villa of the Kenosha Comets. Go here for more information. See the flyer below.
Iguana's Bar
8528 Rosemead Blvd
Pico Rivera, California 90660

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Thursday, June 01, 2017

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

Thursday, June 02, 2016

Braves Series Starts Friday - Scheduled Autograph Sessions, Pregame Info and Other Stuff!


The next homestand starts on Friday against the Atlanta Braves, and several former Dodgers are scheduled for an autograph session with fans on Sunday.  Below are the scheduled autograph opportunities and other odds and ends for this upcoming homestand.

The Atlanta Dog will be available for this homestand only against the Braves at the Extreme Loaded Dog concession areas located on the field, loge and reserve levels. It features an all-beef hot dog topped with fried green tomatoes and spicy peach relish.

The fifth 2016 issue of the new Dodger Insider magazine, featuring Kenley Jansen on the cover, will be available at Dodger Stadium.  (see it on the left.  The Dodgers merged their previously separate Playbill and Dodger Insider magazines into one publication (at least 80 pages per issue) with a new edition available each homestand.  They are distributed at auto gates (one per vehicle) and via Fan Services for those who use alternate transportation. 
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Friday, June 3rd at 7:10 PM
RHP Kenta Maeda vs. RHP Julio Teheran
SNLA / AM 570 (Eng.), KTNQ 1020 AM (Span.)

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Kirk Gibson and Flipper Anderson

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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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Blog Kiosk: 5/19/2016 - Dodgers Links - Yadier Alvarez, Mike Bolsinger and Louis Coleman


Mike Bolsinger returned to the Dodgers rotation and did the best he could.  He scattered six hits and gave up only a lone home run to Mike Trout before the dreaded fifth inning came around.  That's when the wheels fell off.  Bolinger got into another jam, and what could only be called 'bad luck' then sunk the team.  Per Jack Baer at MLB.com:
"I thought Mike had did what we had hoped," Roberts said. "There were 60 pitches that he threw in that last rehab start ... and where he was at with the third time through, I thought he gave us a chance to win."
(Coleman via Jon SooHoo/Dodgers)
In that fifth inning, Bolsinger left the game with two men on and one out when Louis Coleman was called in.  As you may know, Coleman has been one of the more effective relievers on the Dodgers staff.  Since April 25th he had not given up an earned run and allowed just one inherited runner to score in 10.1 innings pitched.  Over that span he has recorded 12 strike outs, walked only two and the opposition was slashing .088/.139/.118/.257.  Of course, this is a small sample size, but you had to like the results so far, and you had to figure he was the right man for the job.  Unfortunately, sometimes a version of Keystone Cops erupts on the field.

First he walked Pujols to load them up.  Then the next batter, CJ Cron, hit a infield single between Seager and Turner to score a run.  Following that was a little dribbler that was mishandled by Kendrick, the evenings 1st baseman, to score another.  Then, Rafael Ortega hit a 'Texas Leaguer' to left that Thompson dove for and missed.  Another fly ball to right scored the last run of the inning.  Overall, four balls where hit with Coleman on the mound, and only one was hit hard - the sacrifice fly.  Nevertheless, five runs crossed the plate to seal the game for the Angels.

Photo at the very top via SportsNet LA on twitterGo here to check out more pic from yesterdays game by Dodger photographer Jon SooHoo.  Below are more links to check out:
  • This Day in Dodger History: In 1988 Tim Leary threw his second shutout of the season against the Montreal Expos.  He had been winless in his past five starts.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Scott Schoenweis and Several Dodgers in Rancho Cucamonga

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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Wednesday, December 09, 2015

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Cey, Lasorda, Brito, Law, Grant and Leary

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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The Dodger Stadium holiday sale continues at the Top of the Park store with a couple of autograph signings for fans.  Go here for information.  All autographs are free, but you need to get there very early to stand in line.
Saturday, December 12, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.                     Ron Cey
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.                       Tommy Lasorda
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Dodger signings continue at Iguana's in Pico Rivera.  Go here for information.  No cover charge and free parking. Autographs come with a fee.
  • Tim Leary 4-6 PM 
  • Mudcat Grant 4-5 PM 
  • Rudy Law 4-6 PM 
  • Mike Brito 4:30-5:30 PM 
  • Charles White, Rams, 4-6 PM
Iguana's Bar
8528 Rosemead Blvd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660

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Wednesday, December 02, 2015

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Busy! - 14 Past, Current and Future Dodger Players

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.

This might be the busiest weekend for Dodger autographs ever!  Holy Moly!
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Dodger Stadium will again be hosting a holiday sale at the Top of the Park store and three former players will be there to sign autographs for you - FOR FREE!  Remember   Go here for more information.
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.                      Dennis Powell
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.                        Tim Leary
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.                          Eric Karros
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If you're up near Santa Maria on Friday I'd suggest checking this out.  For a $20 donation you can get an Steve Sax autograph at Cugini's Pizzeria & Trattoria.  Go here for information.
Cugini's Pizzeria & Trattoria
230 E Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455

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A ton of Dodgers will be at Frank & Sons on Saturday.  Go here or here for information.
  • FREE Autograph available of Jim "Mudcat" Grant.  He will also be selling his book and selling a statue of himself.  ($30. paperback - $40. hardcover - autograph included) (Jim will also be selling a statue of himself @ $40.) Please note that free autographs for Mr. Grant are limited to as many as he can sign in one hour.  stage time:  9:30am - 10:30am 
  • Don Newcombe stage time:  11:30am - 1:00pm  NOTE:  Mr. Newcombe will no longer sign bobbleheads and figurines 
  • Todd Hollandsworth stage time:  12:30pm - 1:30pm 
  • Steve Garvey stage time:  1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Danny Heep stage time:  12noon - 1:00pm
  • "Sweet" Lou Johnson  stage time:  10:30am - 11:30am
  • Tommy Davis stage time:  10:30am - 11:30am
  • Paul LoDuca stage time:  1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Jerry Reuss.  He will also be selling his popular book "Bring in the Right Hander!" stage time:  11:00am - 12noon
Frank & Son Collectible Show
19649 San Jose Ave
City of Industry, CA 91748



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Dodgers catching and infield prospect Austin Barnes will be signing at Bobblemania on Sunday.  Go here for information.
Bobblemania
2334 South Atlantic Boulevard, Suite A
Monterey Park, CA 91754

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Blog Kiosk: 11/25/2015 - Dodger Links - Time Warner, Roberts and Turkeys


The Dodgers came out to the MLB Urban Youth Academy in Compton yesterday to hand out turkeys as a part of the 11th Annual Healthy Family Update and Turkey Giveaway.  Via Ben Platt at MLB.com:
"This is my first time at this event," said (Billy) Ashley. "I enjoy giving back to the community, and Thanksgiving is all about being thankful and I'm thankful to be a part of this and to put some smiles on people's faces and some food in their belly."

"This is my second year doing this," said (Tim) Leary. "I find it really rewarding and it's great that the Dodgers are involved, helping to keep families together or help putting someone who doesn't have a family with some food and other people is awesome."
Photo above via @Dodgers on twitter.  Below are more links to check out:
Four heavy-hitter college baseball programs make up the field at the 2016 Dodger Stadium Classic.

The games will be played on March 6 at Dodger Stadium and will feature a 3 p.m. clash between crosstown and Pac-12 rivals UCLA and USC, after the Big 12’s Oklahoma Sooners play the SEC’s Mississippi State Bulldogs at 11 a.m.
  • Well this sucks.  Topps just announced their 2015 MLB All-Star Rookie Team and Joc Pederson did not make the cut.  Therefore, he will not be getting the ever-popular Topps Rookie Cup logo on his cards next year.  Check out the complete list here.
  • Via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com, "Kasten: Roberts' hiring a 'collective process'" 
"At the very end with the last two guys, the owners met them as well, but it's fair to say we made a collective decision," said Kasten. "If there was one person whose decision mattered the most, I'd say it was Andrew. It really was a collective process, but most of it by Andrew along with Farhan and Josh."
So, as the vast majority of fans are celebrating the Dodgers’ first minority hire in its incredible history who also happens to have battled cancer and overcome being drafted in the 28th round, what better way to make Dilbeck feel better about himself than to tell everyone to calm down?

Again, though, everyone is aware of everything Dilbeck points out. We just don’t care at this particular moment.
Jonathan Atkin, an RBC Capital analyst, in a research report Tuesday, said that "state regulatory bodies are taking on more of an active role in the CHTR/TWC cable merger. In California, an administrative law judge decision is slated for May, with a vote slated for June 16, 2016. This delay of approximately two months vs. the original timeline reflects the (law judge) acceptance of public interest group arguments to introduce evidentiary hearings."
In other words,  since the deal won't close til the middle of summer, at the earliest, you shouldn't expect any movement on the expansion of SportsNet LA until then.  Heck, we might be looking at another year of Dodger baseball not being on TV.

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    Wednesday, November 11, 2015

    UPDATED! Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Garvey, Leary, Grant and JT Snow in Anaheim

    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.

    BTW, there is suppose to be a Dodger Nation Celebration at Iguana's Bar in Pico Rivera on Saturday, and am awaiting confirmation of the autograph guest scheduled to appear.  Go here for information.  At last report, Jay Johnstone, Mudcat Grant, Rudy Law and Tim Leary were scheduled to appear, and I have no reason to believe that has changed.  There may possibly be another guest showing up, as well.  Stay tuned!  As soon as I hear more I'll update this post.

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    Former Angel first baseman JT Snow will be signing autographs this coming Saturday, November 14th at the new OC Dugout location near Anaheim Stadium from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.  Go here for more information
    OC Dugout
    1515 S. Sunkist St., Ste. G 
    Anaheim, CA 92806
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    Steve Garvey is scheduled to appear at the new Sports Authority store in Rolling Hills Estates.  An article about it was published in the Daily Breeze, here.
    Shoppers will have a chance to win gift cards and meet former Los Angeles Dodgers player Steve Garvey at the grand opening next weekend of a new Sports Authority in the Peninsula Center in Rolling Hills Estates.

    Beginning at 8 a.m. on Nov. 14, the first 50 shoppers in line will receive $20 Sports Authority cash cards and the next 50 will receive $10 cash cards, the store said. Garvey, an MLB great and motivational speaker, will make an appearance at the store from 3-4:30 p.m.
    Sports Authority
    51B Peninsula Ctr
    Rolling Hills Estates , CA 90274
    Phone: (310) 377-0418

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    Both Tim Leary and Jim "Mudcat" Grant will be signing autographs at Bobblemania Saturday evening.  Go here for information.  This was the even originally scheduled at Iguana's Bar in Pico Rivera, but has moved.   
    4pm to 6pm - JIM 'MUDCAT' GRANT
    Autograph + Photo-Op = Only 15.00

    5pm to 7pm - TIM LEARY - 88 Champion!
    Autograph + Photo-Op = Only $10.00
    Bobblemania
    2334 S. Atlantic Blvd., Suite A
    Monterey Park, CA 91754

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    Thursday, September 17, 2015

    Pirates' Series Starts Tomorrow - Scheduled Autograph Sessions, Pregame Info and Other Stuff!


    The next homestand starts tomorrow evening against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and several olde-tyme Dodgers will be in the house to sign free autographs for fans.  Below are the scheduled autograph opportunities and other odds and ends for this upcoming homestand.

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    Friday, September 18th at 7:10 PM
    RHP Zack Greinke vs. LHP Jeff Locke
    SNLA / AM 570 (Eng.), KTNQ 1020 AM (Span.)

    Friday's game starts at 7:10 PM.  Auto gates open at 4:40 PM, and stadium gates open at 5:10 PM. It is Friday Night Fireworks, so fans will be able to go down onto the field after the game to watch the spectacle. The theme will be a salute to Frank Sinatra; in honor of his 100th birthday.  Go here for information about future firework themes.

    “Frank was a dear friend to me, he was a Dodger and he bled Dodger blue,” said Hall of Fame Manager and Special Advisor to the Chairman Tommy Lasorda. “I am so pleased to join Frank Jr. and the Sinatra family in paying tribute to Frank on his centennial year at his favorite ballpark with his favorite team. In my book, Frank Sinatra is the greatest singer God ever put on earth.”

    It is also Frank Sinatra Night at Dodger Stadium.  Folks who ordered a special ticket package in the All You Can Eat Right Field Pavilion or Infield Reserve will get an specially designed commemorative t-shirt with your ticket.  See that on the left.  If not already sold out go here for information. Now SOLD OUT!

    Frank Sinatra Jr. perform the national anthem.Additional members of the Sinatra family will be in attendance along with Lasorda, a longtime friend of Sinatra. A giant birthday card celebrating Sinatra’s centennial birthday which will be given to his family will be in the right-field plaza for fans to sign. Sinatra’s favorite drink, Jack Daniels, will be featured in the plaza bar. Sinatra’s music will be played by DJ Adam from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Actress and star of “Castle” Stana Katic will throw the ceremonial first pitch. As part of the club’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Mariachi Latina will perform in the left-field plaza from 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

    Dodger alum Kenny Landreaux will sign autographs in the left-field plaza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • The Military Heroes of the Game are U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Ernesto Hernandez and U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Matthew Bamberger. 
    • The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) conducts silent auctions throughout the season featuring more than 25 signed pieces of memorabilia from Dodger players, coaches and alumni. Auctions will take place behind the Vin Scully press box on the club level. The items up for auction on Friday include a Kenly Jansen photo, Corey Seager autographed baseball and Clayton Kershaw autographed Dodger jersey. The auction will end at 8:45 p.m.

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    Saturday, September 19th at 6:10 PM
    LHP Clayton Kershaw vs. LHP Francisco Liriano
    SNLA & MLB Network / AM 570 (Eng.), KTNQ 1020 AM (Span.)

    Saturday's game starts at 6:10 PM.  Auto gates open at 3:40 PM, and stadium gates open at 4:10 PM. 

    As part of the club’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Mariachi Latina will perform in the left-field plaza from 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. DJ Adam will provide entertainment in the right-field plaza. Reality Check will play in the right-field reserve plaza and DJ Lady Sha will be in the left-field reserve plaza.

    Actor and star of “The Grinder” on FOX Fred Savage will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

    Dodger alum Tommy Davis will sign autographs in the left-field plaza from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    • The Military Heroes of the Game are U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Raymundo Esteves and U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Samuel Sosa.
    • The Dodgers will play host to their Annual Scouts Day and Egg Drop Contest. This special event ticket package includes a ticket to the game, an exclusive Dodger themed Scout Night patch and the opportunity to participate in a special pregame Egg Drop Contest, where scouts will test the laws of gravity by engineering the perfect apparatus to keep a raw egg from breaking. All scouts participating in the Egg Drop contest will be recognized in center field during our pregame ceremonies. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by visiting www.dodgers.com/scouts.

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    Sunday, September 20th at 1:10 PM
    RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Mile Bolsinger
    SNLA/AM 570 (Eng.), KTNQ 1020 AM (Span.)

    Sunday's game starts at 1:10 PM.  Auto gates open at 10:40 AM, and stadium gates open at 11:10 AM. The last of the Cy Young Collectors' Pin Series giveaways is this night.  The first 40,000 fans will receive an Clayton Kershaw pin.  See it on the left.

    It is also Yoga Day at Dodger Stadium.  Folks who ordered a special ticket package in the All You Can Eat Right Field Pavilion or Infield Reserve will get a Dodger Yoga mat and post-game yoga session on Dodger Stadium's Field instructed by certified teachers from Yogaworks.  See that on the mat on the left.  If not already sold out go here for information.

    Viva Los Dodgers will take place in lot 6 starting at 11:00 a.m. Dodger alum Lee Lacy will sign autographs for fans from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided by Remington and will include a folklorico performance by the Paso de Oro Folklorico.


    As part of Viva Los Dodgers, two-time Presidential Award Recipient and United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta will throw the ceremonial first pitch and Sofie Landsman will perform the national anthem.

    Dodger alum Tim Leary will sign autographs in the left-field pavilion from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    • The Military Heroes of the Game are U.S. Army Staff Sergeant David Zamora and U.S. Army Sergeant Art Hernandez.
    • The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) conducts silent auctions throughout the season featuring more than 25 signed pieces of memorabilia from Dodger players, coaches and alumni. Auctions will take place behind the Vin Scully press box on the club level. The items up for auction on Sunday include a Yasiel Puig autographed photo, Don Newcombe autographed baseball and Jimmy Rollins autographed Dodger jersey. The auction will end at 2:45 p.m.

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    Sunday, August 09, 2015

    Nationals Series Starts Tomorrow - Scheduled Autograph Sessions, Pregame Info and Other Stuff!


    The next homestand starts Monday evening against the Washington Nationals.  Below are the scheduled autograph opportunities and other odds and ends for this upcoming homestand.

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    Monday, August 10th at 7:10 PM
    SNLA / AM 570 (Eng.), KTNQ 1020 AM (Span.)

    Monday's game starts at 7:10 PM.  Auto gates open at 4:30 PM, and stadium gates open at 5:00 PM. The fifth of eight Cy Young Collectors' Pin Series giveaways is this night.  The first 40,000 fans will receive an Fernando Valenzuela pin.  See it on the left.

    Ranchera and mariachi superstar Pepe Aguilar will throw the ceremonial first pitch and his 11 year-old daughter, Angela, will perform the national anthem. Aguilar, winner of 9 Grammys and Latin Grammys, has an album “Pepe Aguilar: MTV Unplugged” which has been awarded Gold and Platinum Records for its sales.

    Dodger alum Billy Ashley will sign autographs in the left-field plaza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • The Military Hero of the Game is retired U.S. Army Corporal Armando Barron of Los Angeles.

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    Tuesday, August 11th at 7:10 PM
    SNLA / AM 570 (Eng.), KTNQ 1020 AM (Span.)

    Tuesday's game starts at 7:10 PM.  Auto gates open at 4:40 PM, and stadium gates open at 5:10 PM.

    It is Lakers Night at Dodger Stadium.  Folks who ordered a special ticket package in the All You Can Eat Right Field Pavilion or Infield Reserve will get an exclusive Lakers t-shirt.  See that on the left.  If not already sold out go here for information.

    As part of Lakers Night, the Lakers’ 1988 NBA Larry O’Brien championship trophy will be on site in commemoration of the only year to date in which both the Lakers and Dodgers brought championships to L.A. The Lakers’ 1988 trophy along with the Dodgers’ 1988 World Series trophy will be set up for photo opportunities in the right-field plaza from 5:10 p.m. through the second inning. The Laker girls will also be on hand for photos, DJ Adam will provide musical entertainment in the right-field plaza and Levy Restaurants will feature a special Lakers drink in the plaza bar.

    Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson will throw the ceremonial first pitch. Clarkson and the Laker girls will officially start the game with “It’s time for Dodger baseball!” Singer, songwriter and trumpeter Spencer Ludwig, from the band Capital Cities, will perform the national anthem.

    Dodger alum Dennis Powell will sign autographs in the left-field plaza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • The Military Hero of the Game is U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thomas Seago of Gilbert, AZ.

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    Wednesday, May 12th at 4:50 PM
    SNLA / AM 570 (Eng.), KTNQ 1020 AM (Span.)

    Wednesday's game starts at 7:10 PM.  Auto gates open at 4:40 PM, and stadium gates open at 5:10 PM. 

    It is Kings Night at Dodger Stadium.  Folks who ordered a special ticket package in the All You Can Eat Right Field Pavilion or Infield Reserve will get an exclusive Kings t-shirt.  See that on the left.  If not already sold out go here for information.

    As part of Kings Night, Bailey, the Kings’ mascot, and Kings girls will take photos with fans in the right-field plaza from 5:10 p.m. through the second inning. DJ Adam will also provide musical entertainment in the right-field plaza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Kings players Jeff Carter, Matt Greene, Alec Martinez and Tyler Toffoli will throw the ceremonial first pitch. They will also officially start the game with “It’s time for Dodger baseball!” Recording artist Stephen Amerson will perform the national anthem.

    Also on Wednesday, a representative from Kiehl’s LifeRide for amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will throw out an honorary first pitch.  Beginning in Denver and ending in San Diego this 12-day, multi-stop charity ride takes place August 4-15. Kiehl’s will donate a total of $150,000 over the course of the ride.

    Dodger alum Tim Leary will sign autographs in the left-field plaza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • The Military Hero of the Game is U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Victor Montanez of Calexico.

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    Wednesday, August 05, 2015

    Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Tim Leary, Charles White and Andrew Heaney

    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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    Current Angels pitcher and one of the shortest tenured Dodgers of all-time, Andrew Heaney, is signing autographs this coming Saturday, August 8th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the OC Dugout in Anaheim.  Go here for information.
    The OC Dugout
    1238 S. Beach Blvd. Ste. K
    Anaheim, California 92804
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    Both Charles White, a former Ram, and former Dodger pitcher Tim Leary will be signing autographs for fans at Iguana's in Pico Rivera on Sunday, August 9th.  Go here for more information.

    Charles White will sign from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Autograph Pricing: $10 cards, $20 any other item
    Includes FREE Photo-Op, Inscriptions $10 each
    Tim Leary will sign from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 
    Autograph Pricing: $5 cards, $10 any other item
    Includes FREE Photo-Op, Inscriptions $5 each
    Iguana's Bar
    8528 Rosemead Blvd
    Pico Rivera, California 90660

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    Wednesday, July 29, 2015

    Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Scott Van Slyke and the Homestand Auto' Schedule

    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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    Here's a listing of Dodger free autograph guest appearing prior to the start of each game during the current brief homestand against the A's and Angels:
    • Wednesday, July 9th against the A's: Tim Leary will sign autographs in the left-field plaza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
    • Friday, July 11th against the Angels: Lee Lacy will sign autographs in the left-field plaza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
    • Saturday, July 12th against the Angels: Billy Ashley will sign autographs in the left-field plaza from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  
    • Sunday, July 13th against the Angels: Mickey Hatcher will sign autographs in the left-field pavilion from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 13th against the Angels: Manny Mota will sign autographs for fans from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Viva Los Dodgers

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    Hopefully his recent incident in a New York taxi cab doesn't hamper his ability to show up.  Dodger outfielder Scott Van Slyke will be making a free autograph appearance at a Food 4 Less in Pasadena this coming Friday, July 31 from 11:00 AM - Noon 12:00 PM.  Go here for more information.

        Kellogg's Appearance
        Food 4 Less
        1329 N. Lake Ave.
        Pasadena, CA 91104

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    Monday, July 27, 2015

    A's Series Starts Tomorrow - Scheduled Autograph Sessions, Pregame Info and Other Stuff!


    The next homestand starts tomorrow against the Oakland A's, and several former Dodgers are scheduled for an autograph session with fans.  Below are the scheduled autograph opportunities and other odds and ends for this upcoming homestand.

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    Tuesday, July 28th at 7:10 PM
    SNLA / AM 570 (Eng.), KTNQ 1020 AM (Span.)

    Tuesday's game starts at 7:10 PM.  Auto gates open at 4:40 PM, and stadium gates open at 5:10 PM.

    It is also Clippers Night at Dodger Stadium.  Folks who ordered a special ticket package in the All You Can Eat Right Field Pavilion or Infield Reserve will get an exclusive Clippers t-shirt.  See that on the left.  If not already sold out go here for information.


    As part of Clippers night, 10-time NBA All-Star, four-time All-NBA team selection and 2008 NBA Finals MVP Paul Pierce, recently signed by the Clippers, will throw the ceremonial first pitch. Members of the Clippers’ Spirit Dance team will be in the right-field plaza beginning at 5:10 p.m. where DJ Adam will also provide entertainment.  There will be an exclusive Clipper Nation drink that can be purchased at the right-field plaza bar and features half-red and half-blue frozen Margarita in a Dodger Cup.

    Dodger alumnus Al Ferrara will sign autographs in the left-field plaza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • The Military Hero of the Game is U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Eric Reyes of Riverside.

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    Wednesday, July 29th at 7:10 PM
    SNLA / AM 570 (Eng.), KTNQ 1020 AM (Span.)

    Wednesday's game starts at 7:10 PM.  Auto gates open at 4:40 PM, and stadium gates open at 5:10 PM.  The first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive a Yasiel Puig bobblehead.  See it on the left.


    Puig’s mother, Maritza, will throw the ceremonial first pitch. Jack of Jack in the Box will also be on hand to throw a first pitch.  Beach Volleyball Olympians April Ross, a 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist, and Sean Rosenthal, a two-time Olympian, will throw a first pitch ahead of the 56th Annual Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Manhattan Beach Open. Both Ross and Rosenthal represent their teams as defending champions of the prestigious tournament which will be held again August 13-16 on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier.

    Dodger alumnus Tim Leary will sign autographs in the left-field plaza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • The Military Hero of the Game is U.S. Air Force Sergeant Joseph A. Quintos.

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