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Shaikin: Roki Sasaki is a Dodger. Here’s why it’s a great day for baseball
Some fans won't be happy with Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers, but many team owners will be happy to see Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers come to town. … [Read more...] about Shaikin: Roki Sasaki is a Dodger. Here’s why it’s a great day for baseball
Roki Sasaki makes his decision – he’s joining Dodgers
One year after committing over $1 billion to two Japanese stars, the Dodgers have added a third at a bargain price. Right-hander Roki Sasaki ended the suspense about where he would make the jump to MLB by posting on Instagram on Friday afternoon that he had signed with the Dodgers. “I have signed a minor(-league) contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers,” Sasaki posted. “It was a … [Read more...] about Roki Sasaki makes his decision – he’s joining Dodgers
Tommy Brown, Last Surviving Player of the Historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers Team, Has Died
The last living member of the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, Tommy “Buckshot” Brown has died, according to Ben Lindberg on X. He was 97.Brown died from pneumonia that developed while he was recovering from a fall. He was the last surviving teammate of Jackie Robinson. Tommy Brown, Last Surviving Player of the Historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers Team, Has Died Brooklyn Dodger Tommy … [Read more...] about Tommy Brown, Last Surviving Player of the Historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers Team, Has Died
Tommy Brown, the youngest Dodger to homer, passes away at 97
Tommy Brown signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers at age 16 during World War II in 1944. (Dodgers 1950 Yearbook)by Mark LangillFormer Dodger Tommy Brown, the youngest Major Leaguer to hit a home run and the last surviving member from Jackie Robinson’s historic rookie season in 1947, passed away on Wednesday in Florida. He was 97.The Dodgers signed Brown at age 16 in 1944 when Major … [Read more...] about Tommy Brown, the youngest Dodger to homer, passes away at 97