#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Tom Paciorek
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Sat, 2026-08-08 10:31
One of three brothers who played in the big leagues, Tom Paciorek fought for a decade for a regular gig in the majors before becoming one of the most respected hitters of the early 1980s.
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Another in the long line of Dodgers prospects from the early 1970s, Tom Paciorek was well into his 30s before he became one of the game’s best bat-to-ball hitters.
Those skills kept him in the majors for 18 ...
The Philadelphia 76ers snagged one superstar out of Los Angeles. But Angelenos are now about to get some serious star power in the diamond. And that’s left Sixers center Joel Embiid unable to contain his excitement. The Philly star is a new joinee in the Los Angeles Dodgers fanbase. So he’s probably heard the big […]
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By now you know, the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off the biggest trade this season nearly two days ahead of the actual MLB trade deadline by landing 2X Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Los Angeles gave up three prospects in return for Skubal (Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, Brady Smith). Also, in […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to avoid a sweep against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night after losing the first two games of the series. Just minutes before first pitch at Dodger Stadium, however, manager Dave Roberts made a last-second lineup change involving starting catcher Dalton Rushing. Dodgers Announce Rushing Change Rushing was […]
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The Philadelphia Phillies have been cold since the All-Star break, losing series to the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees. On Monday, they gifted the Miami Marlins their first win since July 9. The Phillies are still 57-50. They have a two-game lead for a Wild Card spot and 80% playoff […]
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The Dodgers have won five of seven games on a road trip that concludes this weekend at Citi Field, with two more games against the New York Mets. But the offense hasn’t been humming along, winning twice while only scoring two runs on the trip. On Friday the Dodgers were up 2-1 again before Kyle […]
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The St. Louis Cardinals once parted with utility man Tommy Edman. Since then, the Los Angeles Dodgers have transformed him into a sparkplug.
After two games that couldn’t be more different than each other, the Dodgers look to take the second series of the second half in Philadelphia. Monday’s game was a slugfest, and Tuesday’s game was a pitching duel that ended in a huge base running mistaken double play by the Phillies runners. Wednesday’s game could bring […]
Here are all the Los Angeles Dodgers games during the 2026 season that will be available to watch on television or streaming nationally. NBC Sports is the newcomer among Major League Baseball’s broadcast partners this season, signing a three-year deal to take over the former ESPN ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ slate as well as Sunday leadoff […]
MLB.com named Kyle Tucker the Dodgers’ key player for the second half, but the $240 million outfielder’s struggles have continued since the All-Star break.
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After fully recovering from his second Tommy John surgery, Shohei Ohtani hoped to have a great pitching season. But the road has not been smooth for him. Multiple minor injuries, including biceps tightness and a blister on his throwing hand, plagued him throughout the first half. However, his knee irritation has continued to trouble him […]
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GAME 1 Yoshinobu Yamamoto (#18, 27, RHP, 9-6, 2.85) vs. Cam Schlittler (#31, 25, RHP, 9-5, 2.05) Let’s
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The Los Angeles Dodgers sure look like a team capable of winning yet another World Series title.
On Saturday night, the New York Yankees will continue their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Bronx.They are coming off a 2-1 loss on Friday night.Chris Kirschner of The Athletic wrote: “Yankees lose 2-1 to the Dodgers. Yankees are 54-43 on the season. Yankees picked up a 1/2 game in the standings today […]
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Jalen Brunson grabbed a lot of attention on Friday night, showing off his custom hat while in attendance for Yankees-Dodgers.
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Roki Sasaki (#11, 24, RHP, 3-5, 5.33) vs. Gerrit Cole (#45, 35, RHP, 3-4, 4.04) DODGERS DH S.
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On Friday evening, the New York Yankees will play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Bronx (for the first of a three-game series).The Yankees have been without Giancarlo Stanton since April 24.Ahead of the game, manager Aaron Boone announced the latest on Stanton.Chris Kirschner of The Athletic wrote: “Giancarlo Stanton has started a running progression, […]
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The Yankees start the unofficial second half of the season in the Bronx, taking on the club that has superseded them as the main characters of Major League Baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers boast the best record in the sport, and an 11.5-game stranglehold on the NL West. Shohei Ohtani, who skipped All-Star festivities to […]
With the second half of the regular season now officially underway, the countdown for the trade deadline has begun. The Dodgers had a relatively lackluster trade deadline last season compared to previous seasons, with the only two notable moves made being the acquisitions of both outfielder Alex Call and right-handed reliever Brock Stewart. The front […]
The Braves announced their 2027 schedule on Thursday, and the start might just spark some PTSD from a season ago. pic.twitter.com/ZoTf7Hf6Rm — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 16, 2026 The Braves are set to open with three games out west in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, a place that’s been a house of horrors for Atlanta […]
There is a precedent among North American professional sports for the reigning champions to visit the White House. It is believed to have taken precedence when the Washington Senators visited President Calvin Coolidge in 1925, and it has become commonplace among the four major sports. The Dodgers are certainly no stranger to visiting the White […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers have once again established themselves as the team to beat in MLB. With the best record in the league and a roster overflowing with talent, the Dodgers are built to contend for another World Series. However,…
Eric Lauer faces Aaron Nola as the Dodgers wrap things up against the Phillies. WEDNESDAY GAME INFO
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