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‘He made Latinos dream.' LA's Chicano community remembers Fernando Valenzuela
What Fernando Valenzuela did for the Dodgers and the city of Los Angeles goes far beyond anything he did on the baseball field.
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How Fernando Valenzuela opened door for foreign-born MLB players
Valenzuela transformed Dodger Stadium into a multi-national, multi-cultural venue, paving the way for Asian players like Shohei Ohtani. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.
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Famed LA artists working on murals honoring Dodgers icon Fernando Valenzuela
While Los Angeles mourns the death of Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela, a pair of artists are working to pay tribute to the beloved sports figure with murals in the City of Angels.
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Why Dodgers-Yankees is MLB's ‘optimal' World Series matchup
CNBC’s Michael Ozanian explains why MLB commissioner Rob Manfred should be “having a party” about the World Series matchup between the Dodgers and Yankees.
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How Fernando Valezuela turned Dodger baseball into multinational, multicultural sport
Fernando Valenzuela changed the culture of Los Angeles, helping open the door for people of all nationalities to both play and enjoy baseball.
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Hollywood vs. Broadway: A look at Dodgers-Yankees celebrity fans
On the field and in the stands, the Dodgers-Yankees will matchup in a star-studded World Series. Which team has more celebrity fans in a showdown between Hollywood and Broadway?
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Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 baseball sells for record-breaking $4.39 Million at auction
It was a night that will be etched in the annals of baseball history forever—a night that saw Shohei Ohtani not just add to his growing list of accomplishments but redefine the boundaries of greatness. The ball from his historic 50th home run, the final stroke that secured his place as the founding member of Major League Baseball’s exclusive...
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Fernando Valenzuela's remarkable rookie season with the Dodgers in 1981 will live on forever
When Fernando Valenzuela first stepped onto the mound in 1981, few could have predicted the seismic shift he would create, not just in baseball, but in the cultural fabric of Los Angeles. His untimely passing on Tuesday, at the age of 63, brings fresh emotion to a legacy that started on the dirt fields of Etchohuaquila, Mexico and transcended into…
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Los Angeles mourns death of Fernando Valenzuela
The Dodgers, Los Angeles leaders, famous sports figures and fans are mourning the death of Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.
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Legendary Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the 1981 NL Cy Young Winner, died on Tuesday at age 63.
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Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela dies at age 63
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela has died after being admitted to a hospital earlier this month for an unspecified health problem, the Dodgers confirmed Tuesday.
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What 1981 Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series matchup was like, according to fans who were there
A life-long Dodger fan held onto the memories of attending the 1981 game as well as the ticket to Dodger Stadium.
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What fans remember from 1981 World Series Dodgers vs Yankees
A lifelong Dodger fan and a diehard Yankee fan recall watching the 1981 World Series from Dodger and Yankee Stadiums. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.
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Dodgers vs. Yankees: What's changed since last time they squared off in 1981?
What has changed since the last time the LA Dodgers faced the NY Yankees in the World Series in 1981? Well, a lot.
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Nun who went viral at Dodger game recalls lifelong love for the team
Get to know Sister Johnellen Turner, a nun whose photo at a Dodger game in 2018 went viral.
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Boyle Heights to get Fernando Valenzuela mural as Dodgers head to World Series
Boyle Heights will soon welcome a mural to honor one of the most celebrated Dodgers in history, Fernando Valenzuela.
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World Series odds 2024: Who has advantage between Yankees and Dodgers?
Who is likely to win the World Series? The odds have one team at a slight advantage.
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Yankees, Dodgers to meet in World Series for 12th time: What history tells us
When was the last time the Yankees played the Dodgers in the World Series, and what does it mean for 2024 predictions? Here’s how history comes down on the rivalry.
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Fans celebrate Dodgers win against the Mets to clinch National League title
Dodgers fans celebrated the 10-5 victory against the Mets in Game 6 at Dodger Stadium. Tracey Leong reports for NBC4 at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2024
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Sporting goods store extends hours to sell Dodgers World Series gear
The Dodgers beat the Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS and are now heading to the World Series. Dicks’s Sporting Goods extended their hours, so fans can get all their Dodger gear in time for Friday’s first game against the Yankees.