Baseball

GRIFFITH PARK—The Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting an event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, inviting guests to watch the 1993 film “The Sandlot” (rated PG) inside Dodger Stadium.

“Movie Night at Dodger Stadium,” as it’s being called, will give ticketed fans and families a unique opportunity to watch the movie on the DodgerVision videoboards, with festival-style seating on the outfield grass.

There will also be a variety of pre-show activities for participants to enjoy, such as special photo opportunities, pitching in the bullpens, behind-the-scenes tours, and specialty concessions. The screening also allows fans to access many parts of the stadium that are not available during a regular game day.

Doors open at 5 p.m. for pre-show activities, with the movie itself starting at 7 p.m. Baseball lovers and Sandlot fans alike will want to mark their calendars.

Tickets are available directly through the Dodgers Movie Night webpage at https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/tickets/events/movie-night. Kids ages 3 and under are free, while everyone ages 4 and up needs a ticket.

Ticket prices are $40 each and tend to sell out quickly, so fans hoping to snag a spot on the outfield grass should buy theirs sooner rather than later.

By Milan Manesh

GRIFFITH PARK—Two baby raccoons were spotted wandering into Dodger Stadium during the baseball game on Tuesday, July 7 against the Colorado Rockies. They were seen roaming underneath the outfield wall padding and along the warning track. Broadcasters acknowledged the furry critters on air and told viewers that help was on the way.

The two raccoons, one brown and one gray, went viral on social media. Multiple posts and clips spread quickly across platforms including TikTok, Instagram and X. Fans joked online about wanting to adopt the raccoons, despite it being illegal to do so.

Officials gave no explanation for how the animals got onto the field. The incident occurred during the same game in which Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run. The Dodgers lost the game 4 to 3, falling behind after Colorado scored three runs in the eighth inning.

By Milan Manesh

GRIFFITH PARK—Los Angeles Dodgers rookie catcher Eliezer Alfonzo who lost two family members following twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, made his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, July 5.

The stronger of the two earthquakes measured with a magnitude of 7.5, following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake just 39 seconds earlier, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. As of July 5, Venezuelan officials reported nearly 3,000 people dead, more than 12,000 injured, and over 41,000 people still missing. The numbers continue to rise as rescue efforts continue.

Alfonzo’s stepmother, Patricia, and his 16-year-old sister, Eliana, were reported missing. They were found dead on Sunday, July 5, in the rubble of a collapsed hotel in La Guaira, Venezuela.

Alfonzo was called up from the minor leagues on Saturday, July 4, to serve as a backup catcher for the Dodgers. He learned of his family members’ deaths on Sunday, just hours before the game, and made his major league debut that same night.

Dodgers’ infielder Miguel Rojas, a friend of Alfonzo’s father and a fellow Venezuelan, wrote “Alfonzo” along with a cross and “Fuerza Matatán” on his cap to show his support. Alfonzo wrote “E y P, RIP” near the brim of his own cap in honor of his stepmother and sister.

Despite the Dodgers losing 5-2 to the San Diego Padres, Alfonzo made his debut just hours after receiving the news.

By Milan Manesh