FACT SHEET Contact: Regan Estes (310) 490-2463 [email protected] LOS ANGELES DODGERS THE TEAM’S HISTORY The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The team was founded in Brooklyn, New York in 1883 and played in Brooklyn until relocating to Los Angeles in 1958. The team is a member of the National League West division. The Dodgers have won six World Series titles. The first came in 1955 in a win over the rival Yankees. Led by the first African American player in Major League baseball, Jackie Robinson, the Dodgers finally beat the Yankees to win the World Series, after losing the previous year to the Yankees. Since 1883, the Dodgers have made 18 World Series appearances and won the National League pennant 21 times. The team has seen 47 Dodgers be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. THE 2015 Roster After capturing the National League West titles in 2013 and 2014, the Dodger made an early exit from the playoffs after falling to the St. Louis Cardinals both seasons. The second-straight playoff loss to St. Louis prompted the Dodgers organization to make some offseason changes. Veteran shortstop and 2007 National League MVP Jimmy Rollins will be joining 2014 Cy Young and MVP Award winner Clayton Kershaw. Rollins will replace Hanley Ramirez, who was traded to the Boston Redsox. The Dodgers also added former Angel Howie Kendrick and newcomer Joc Pederson to the roster. All-Stars right-handed pitcher Zack Greinke and outfielder Yasiel Puig will be donning Dodger blue for another season as well. The starting lineup can be seen below: ~~~ ​more​ ~~~ 1. J. Pederson, CF 2. J. Rollins, SS 3. H. Kendrick, 2B 4. A. Gonzalez, 1B 5. Y. Puig, LF 6. A. Ethier, RF 7. Y. Grandal, C 8. J. Uribe, 3B 9. Pitcher MANAGERS AND COACHES Don Mattingly is in his fifth season as Dodgers manager, and has led the Dodgers to a winning record in all four complete seasons. He led his team to 2013 and 2014 division titles. Mattingly’s coaching staff can be seen below: ● Mark McGwire, Hitting Coach ● John Valentin, Assistant Hitting Coach ● Rick Honeycutt, Pitching Coach ● Ken Howell, Assistant Pitching Coach ● Tim Wallach, Bench Coach ● Steven Yeager, Catching Coach DODGER STADIUM Dodger Stadium is a world famous ballpark, and is the third oldest behind Fenway Park and Wrigley Field. Dodger Stadium is unique in that it is situated in a picturesque location, Chavez Ravine. Night games offer a beautiful view of the sunset over downtown Los Angeles. Though Dodger Stadium is a popular Los Angeles attraction, its owners strive to keep the stadium up to date and will be adding HD video screens and a new sound system, more spacious concourses, restrooms and concessions and expanded and renovated clubhouse and a state-of-the-art WiFi network to make sure every fan can enjoy his or her experience, regardless of seating. Dodger Stadium’s unique build let’s every visitor feel like they’re in the front row. A trip to Dodger Stadium is not complete without a famous Dodger Dog. TICKETS Tickets to a Dodger game can be purchased by clicking on the link below: http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=la ########### .