Blog Kiosk: 6/6/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Tommy is looking well.

Last night Tommy Lasorda returned to Dodger Stadium after having surgery on May 25th to replace his pacemaker, and as you can see he looks like the picture of health. Per Eric Stephen at True Blue LA:

“He looked good tonight,” manager Dave Roberts said. “To see him out here watching a baseball game is good for all of us.”

Photo above via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2017. Go here to check out more pics by Jon from yesterdays game. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1944 the Brooklyn Dodgers received infielder Eddie Stanky from the Cubs for Bob Chipman. In 1957 the first fog out in major league history occurs during a game at Ebebts Field against the Cubs. After an 86-minute delay the game is halted during the second inning. In 1988 the Dodgers signed amateur free agent slugger Raul Mondesi out of the Dominican Republic. In 1990 the Dodgers recorded their 8,000th franchise victory as they defeat the Braves, 7-5. In 1994 Mike Piazza hit the longest home run ever recorded at Joe Robbie Stadium in Florida. It was off Mark Gardner and is estimated to have traveled 477 feet. In 2006 the number six plays a huge part in the day. The Dodgers, on the sixth day of the sixth month of the sixth year of the century score six runs in the sixth inning during the sixth game of the current homestand.
• Happy Birthday, Fresco Thompson, Jeff Williams & Mark Ellis!
  

Welcome to the Blue, Jason Wheeler!

The Dodgers added another arm to bolster their pitching depth. On Friday evening they acquired left-handed reliever Jason Wheeler from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cold hard cash - exact details are not known. He will be sent to Triple-A Oklahoma City and projects as either a fifth starter or long-reliever. Per a Dodgers press release:

2017 Topps Archives - All the Dodgers Insert Cards

Featured here are all of the Dodger insert cards found in packs of 2017 Topps Archives. The best of which feature autographs from both the past and present. Go here to check out all of my past post on this set.

Fan Favorites Autographs

#FFA-CK Clayton Kershaw

#FFA-MM Manny Mota

Blog Kiosk: 6/5/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Kenta Maeda wasn't exactly terrible on Sunday, though he was clearly inefficient. Through four innings pitched he struck out seven, but walked three batters and allowed two earned runs on 92 total pitches. That's certainly not the way to get things done. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:

"We're going to run him out there in five days," Roberts said. "The conversation I had with him, it's not necessarily a short leash, it's where I don't really have an option. I'd like to see him go deep into games. When you get ahead of hitters like he does, you have to be able to put them away. I think he's a little afraid of contact, and there are a lot of non-competitive pitches when he gets ahead, and we've got to clean that up."

The Dodgers got blanked by Milwaukee, 3-0, and fall a half game beding Colorado in the NL West. Photo above via SportsNet LA on twitter. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers Baseball: In 1977 the Dodgers retired former manager Walter Alston's uniform number #24 at Dodger Stadium. It was also Old-Timer's Day as the Dodgers defeated the Padres, 4-2.
• Happy Birthday, Bill Maloney, Fred Mitchell, Duke Sims & Russ Ortiz!

2017 Topps Now - #216 & #218 - Taylor's Saturday Slam Deserves Two Cards

Saturday was a day of Baseball achievements. Fans not only got to witness a no-hitter by Marlins veteran right-hander Edinson Volquez, but also saw future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols record his 600th career home run -- on a grand slam, no less. In fact, there were seven grand slams on the day, and Topps saw fit to create a 2017 Topps Now card to celebrate the collective feat. Go here to check it out and order.

Nationals Series Starts on Monday - Pregame Info and Other Stuff!

The next homestand starts on Monday against the Washington Nationals. Below are some odds and ends for this upcoming homestand. Here are some important links:

• 2017 Broadcast Schedule
• Special Events Schedule
• Promotions & Giveaways Schedule
• Silent Auction Schedule 

The White House will be available for this homestand only against Washington at the Extreme Loaded Dog concession areas located on the field, loge and reserve levels. It features chile con carne, pickle, diced tomatoes & onions, mustard. Pic on the right via David Vassegh on twitter.

BTW, during the off-day on Thursday, June 8th, Dodger Stadium will host the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s Blue Diamond Gala, featuring a concert by Grammy Award®-winning bands Maroon 5 and Earth, Wind & Fire. Go here for information.

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Monday, June 5th at 7:10 PM
LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu
TV: ESPN, SNLA Spanish, SportsNet LA
Radio: 570 LA Sports, KTNQ 1020