Fewer organizations have as much history as the Los Angeles Dodgers. The organization was founded in 1883 by an individual by the name of Charles Byrne. He was a real estate mogul and an enthusiastic supporter of baseball. Charles Byrne was able to convince his brother-in-law Joseph Doyle as well as a casino operator named Ferdinand Abell, to be a …
Biggest Comeback Wins in MLB History
Baseball is a sport that is known for its comebacks. Whether it is a team coming back from behind in the ninth inning or a player overcoming incredible odds to achieve success, baseball is all about making a comeback. In this article, we will look at some of the biggest comebacks and wins in Major League Baseball history! Seattle Mariners …
MLB’s Greatest Upsets
Major League Baseball is the oldest of the major professional sports leagues in the US and Canada, with upwards of 25 million viewers per season, with digital viewership increasing year on year, and attracting sports fans and gamblers alike. At the outset of the season, current title holders Los Angeles Dodgers looked to be the team to beat, but currently, …
Over 60 Years Ago the Dodgers and Giants Left New York
Every self-respecting baseball fan will never forget this date – May 28, 1957… For as exactly than the face of New York baseball was forever changed when the Giants and Dodgers—two teams that had been playing in the Big Apple since the late 1800s—abandoned the city for California. To this day, their relocation remains a touchy subject to longtime fans …
Brooklyn Dodgers Ghosts Of Flatbush
| Sports Team History Brooklyn Dodgers Ghosts Of Flatbush What a great account of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the documentary called “Brooklyn Dodgers Ghosts Of Flatbush.” We thoroughly enjoyed the complete history of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Growing up on the west coast and not knowing why the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles, this documentary tells you everything that went …
Los Angeles Dodgers Team History
1958 1959 1962 1963 1965 1981 1988 2012 2020 Move to California The Dodgers were the first Major League Baseball team to ever play in Los Angeles. On April 18, 1958, the Dodgers played their first game in Los Angeles, defeating the former New York and now new San Francisco Giants, 6–5, before 78,672 fans at the Los Angeles Memorial …
MLB Team History
MLB Team History The history of MLB teams is steeped in tradition, with a rich tapestry of stories that have unfolded on baseball diamonds across the United States. Each team has left an indelible mark on America’s pastime, from the historic New York Yankees to the beloved Chicago Cubs. Let’s delve into the histories of a few prominent MLB teams. …
Baseball Road Trip
Sports Team History Baseball Road Trip Well, growing up in Southern California in the ’70s and I have always wanting to go on a stadium road trip. Reading an article from the LA Times about a LA Times reporter who had traveled to several cities to see as many baseball games as possible. This was a west coast start in …