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Los Angeles Dodgers History
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a storied franchise whose roots extend back to 19th-century Brooklyn, New York, though the team has been in Los Angeles since 1958. The Dodgers have claimed eight World Series titles with all but one occurring with the team based in the City of Angels. Additionally, the Dodgers have won a record 25 National League Pennants and 22 NL West division titles. In 2017, the Dodgers returned to the World Series for the first time in nearly 30 years but fell to the Houston Astros. The team advanced to the Fall Classic again the following season, only to fall to the Boston Red Sox, but achieved redemption in 2020 after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in a 4-2 series. Four years later, the Dodgers returned to the Fall Classic, where they beat the Yankees, 4-1.
The Dodgers have one of the deepest and distinguished collections of Hall of Fame alumni, from Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella to Sandy Koufax and Don Sutton. The Los Angeles team has also competed with six NL MVPs, including 2014’s Clayton Kershaw, 2019’s Cody Bellinger and current superstar Shohei Ohtani. The franchise also has been home to seven Cy Young winners and over a dozen Rookie of the Year selections.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Info
League: National League
Division: West
Team Colors: Dodger Blue, White, Red
Team Rivals: San Francisco Giants(Opens in new tab), Los Angeles Angels(Opens in new tab), San Diego Padres(Opens in new tab), Arizona Diamondbacks, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Houston Astros
Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium
Opened in 1962 in Chavez Ravine, just a few miles from downtown Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium(Opens in new tab) is the third-oldest ballpark in baseball. Built to hold 56,000 people, Dodger Stadium has hosted the MLB All-Star Game in 1980 and 2022 as well as 10 World Series matchups. A renovation completed in 2021 included a two-acre centerfield plaza with a beer garden, sports bars, kids' play area and more, but the stadium has nevertheless retained or restored much of its original charm.
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