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Fernando Valenzuela (Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneWhen fans drive into Dodger Stadium through Vin Scully Avenue on Friday for Game 1 of the World Series, they will notice a shrine at the entry with flowers, cards, jerseys, signs and flags dedicated to Fernando Valenzuela.Some fans will walk into the stadium after their ticket is scanned and see a massive tribute to the … [Read more...] about World Series: ‘There will never be another Fernando’

Fernando Valenzuela shows his appreciation to the fans at Dodger Stadium in 1981. (Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillFormer All-Star pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, the 1981 rookie sensation from Mexico who became one of the most beloved performers in the history of the Dodgers, passed away on Tuesday. He was 63.Valenzuela spent 35 years in the Dodger organization and had been a … [Read more...] about The iconic Fernando Valenzuela passes away

Fernando Valenzuela waves to the crowd at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 11, 2023 during his number retirement ceremony. (Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneIn the later years of Fernando Valenzuela’s life, he liked to be in the background.The greatest Mexican-born pitcher in Major League history, Dodger broadcaster and one of the most famous players in Dodger franchise history would … [Read more...] about Fernando Valenzuela the person and the pitcher

World Series: The Dodgers-Yankees historic star gazingAfter losing their first five World Series against the Yankees between 1941 and 1953, the Dodgers finally beat their October rivals in Game 7 of the 1955 World Series. (Mark Langill/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillThe greatest World Series rivalry in history involves 11 meetings between the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers … [Read more...] about Dodgers-Yanks historic star gazing

Jack Flaherty is the Dodgers’ Game 1 starter in the World Series. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneJack Flaherty has a support team away from baseball — family and friends who help balance him or get his mind off of baseball so that he can recalibrate and handle the rigors of starting a Major League game. In this case — a Major League postseason game.Flaherty … [Read more...] about World Series: Jack Flaherty recalibrates and is ready to take on Game 1