Blog Kiosk: 6/26/2018 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

The Dodgers are on fire. Not only are they 16-5 during the month of June, last night's win meant that they just entered a playoff spot for the first time this season (as we were helpfully told by Jon Weisman on Twitter). They sit in the second wild card spot in the National League -- half a game ahead of the Phillies. Per Kaelen Jones at MLB.com:

"So far, we're playing really good baseball," Hernandez said, "and we're looking forward to keeping it going."

I'm looking forward to that, as well.

Photo above of Dave Roberts and Kiké Hernández via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2018 at Dodger Insider. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1944 the Dodgers, Giants and Yankees play an exhibit charity game in front of 50,000 fans for the war bond movement dubbed the Tri-Cornered Baseball Game.  The Dodgers won the contest: Dodgers 5, Yankees 1, Giants 0.  Check out what I wrote about it here. In 1999 Dodgers catcher Todd Hundley hit a three-run game-winning home run off of Giants closer Robb Nen in the ninth inning to spark a come-from-behind victory at Candelstick Park, 7-6. 
• Happy Birthday, Jean-Pierre Roy, Henry Schmidt, Rodney Myers & Babe Herman!

2018 Topps Now - #362 - Dodgers Blast MLB Record 7 Solo Homers

"That's what we do. We hit homers."

Kiké Hernández is definitely right about that.

They hit seven solo home runs; including two each by Hernandez and Bellinger. Pederson, Muncy and Turner also hit homers.

Dodgers 60th Anniversary Sets - The 80's - #15 to #21

Here is a look at the third 2018 Dodgers 60th Anniversary Baseball card set. This time it focuses on the 80's by using the Topps 1985 Baseball card design. This set was given out to fans on Tuesday, May 8th during a game against the Diamondbacks.

Just like in the prior two anniversary sets, this seven-card game-giveaway set includes the exact same first six cards of current Dodger players -- Bellinger, Turner, Seager, Jansen, Taylor and Utley. The seventh card, meant to represent a Dodger from the decade, features Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda. I was certain they'd chose Kirk Gibson (especially considering all the pomp of circumstance from opening week), so Tommy's selections is a surprise to me.

Furthermore, I would like to extend a shout-out and a word of thanks to fellow blogger and fanatic Dodger fan Andy from the Stadium Fantasium blog. He was kind enough to pass along this set for my collection.

Take a look at the entire set below.

#LADF-15 Cody Bellinger

Blog Kiosk: 6/25/2018 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Seven homers! All solos!

The last one was hit by Justin Tuner in the 10th inning to win the game, 8-7. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:

"I was just trying to hit the ball on the barrel," said Turner, who was 2-for-16 on the weeklong swing through Chicago and New York. "It's been a whole road trip of getting beat, getting jammed. What a day, a bunch of home runs and sweep a series against the Mets on the road. It will make for a happy flight going home."

Photo above via Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Insider. Below are more links to checkout:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1984 infielder Bill Russell played his 1,953rd game to become the LA Dodgers' all-time leader in games played. He would finish his career in Blue with a total of 2,181 games played -- second best all time in Dodger history. Hall of famer Zack Wheat best him with 2,322 games played as a Dodger.
• Happy Birthday, Barney White, Don Demeter, Alejandro Peña, Aaron Sele & Paul Maholm!

Cubs Series Starts Monday - Stadium Giveaways, Pregame Info and Other Stuff!

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

• 2018 Broadcast Schedule
• Parking Information 
• Special Events Schedule
• Promotions & Giveaways Schedule
• Silent Auction Schedule 
• Dodger Stadium Express / LA Metro  

The Dodgers will be making the Chicago Dog at the On Deck Circle stand on Field Level section 48, Loge Level section 133 and Reserve Level section 4. It features an quarter pound of all-beef dog topped with Sport Peppers, Neon Green Relish, Diced Onions, Spicy mustard, Pickle Spear and Tomato Slices on a Poppy Seed Bun. See it on the above right.

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Monday, June 25th at 7:10 PM

Kenta Maeda vs Duane Underwood Jr.

TV: SportsNet LA, ESPN, SNLA Spanish

Radio: AM 570 LA Sports, NHK Radio, KTNQ 1020

2018 Topps Series 2 - The Cody Bellinger Highlights Set

I made sure to leave the best for last. Featured here are pics of the epic 30-card Cody Bellinger Highlights set (both front and backs) found only in Target retail packs of 2018 Topps Series 2. The set goes through his entire rookie campaign -- starting with his mid-season call-up to his selection as the National League Rookie of the Year.

Clearly, this is a must-have for fans of Cody. Right now you can find individual cards being sold on eBay for just a buck or two, so completing a set can be done fairly cheaply. It'll just take some time and patience.

Cody Bellinger Highlights

CB-1 Cody Bellinger - Los Angeles Dodgers

CB-2 Cody Bellinger - Los Angeles Dodgers