Rockies Series Starts Tonight - Scheduled Autograph Signings, Game Give Aways and Other Stuff!

The next homestand starts this evening against the Colorado Rockies, and several olde-tyme Dodgers will be in the house to sign free autographs for fans.  Below are the scheduled autograph opportunities and other odds and ends for this upcoming homestand.

BTW, these last remaining three home games of the season will be aired on KDOC - free for everyone.  KDOC can be seen on the following channels:

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Friday, September 26th at 7:10 PM
Jordan Lyles vs. Roberto Hernandez

Tonight's game starts at 7:10 PM.  Auto gates open at 4:30 PM, and stadium gates open at 5:00 PM.  It is Friday Night Fireworks, so fans will be able to go down onto the field after the game.  The theme for the evening is a celebration of national Hispanic Heritage month.

Hayley Orrantia, a 20-year-old actress, singer and songwriter, who can currently be seen starring as Erica Goldberg on ABC’s “The Goldbergs” will perform the national anthem.  Also, the Dodgers named Julio Urias as the Branch Rickey Minor League Pitcher of the Year and infielder Corey Seager and outfielder Joc Pederson as co-Minor League Players of the Year, and they will be honored before the game.

Former Dodgers Billy Ashley (in right-field pavilion plaza) and Al Downing (in left-field pavilion plaza) will be signing autographs for fans from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Both will then sign autographs in the Stadium club from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

• The Veteran of the Game presented by Bank of America is U.S. Army Private First Class Ted Gach of Los Angeles. Gach volunteered to enlist when World War II started and served with the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper and demolition expert. On June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, Gach volunteered to jump into Normandy, France with explosives hidden in his boots.  He also made jumps in Italy and Holland.  In addition, he fought in Germany and in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. Gach’s accolades include the Purple Heart, European-African- Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Arrowhead.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will hold a silent auction on the Club level by the Vin Scully Press Box. The auction ends at 8:45 p.m. with more than 25 items up for bid, including a Carl Crawford autographed baseball, Matt Kemp autographed photo and Adrian Gonzalez autographed game-used No. 42 LA Dodgers Jersey from Jackie Robinson Day. All proceeds will benefit LADF and its programs in sports and recreation, education and literacy and health and wellness which help children and families throughout the greater Los Angeles region.

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Saturday, September 27th at 6:10 PM
Eddie Butler vs. Dan Haren

Saturday's game starts at 6:10 PM.  Auto gates open at 3:30 PM, and stadium gates open at 4:00 PM. 

The Jackie Robinson West Little League baseball team from Chicago that won the U.S. Little League championship and finished runner-up to South Korea for the Little League World Series title will visit Dodger Stadium on Saturday as guests of the Dodgers.  They will take batting practice from 1:45-2:15 p.m. on the field at Dodger Stadium with Carl Crawford, meet with Dodger alumni and legends, participate in the on-field pre-game ceremonies and attend the game that evening.

Grammy nominated singer and actress Christina Milian, who is also of Cuban descent, will perform the national anthem as part of La Gran Fiesta – Viva Los Dodgers day.  Los Angeles Lakers’ new point guard Jeremy Lin will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy La Gran Fiesta – Viva Los Dodgers. The Dodgers’ annual national Hispanic Heritage month celebration held in lot 6 will include on-stage interviews and autographs from Dodger broadcasters, former players and current players and live entertainment from CAVA, El Conjunto Nuevo Ola, Trio Ellas and DJ Scoop DeVille.  Go here for more information.

La Gran Fiesta starts at 2:00 PM and admission is free for all fans going to the game.  SportsNet LA Dodger broadcaster Alanna Rizzo will interview Dodger players on stage including Adrian Gonzalez and Kenley Jansen. Dodger broadcasters, Alanna Rizzo, Rick Monday, Charley Steiner, Manny Mota, Jorge Jarrín, Hall of Famer Jaime Jarrín, Pepe Yñiguez and Fernando Valenzuela will also sign autographs. Starting at approximately 4:00 p.m., Dodgers players including Tim Federowicz, Paco Rodriguez, Miguel Rojas, Yimi Garcia, Pedro Baez and Carlos Frias will sign autographs for fans. Hanley Ramirez will make an appearance at the State Farm activation area. Dodger alumni league members Dennis Powell, Derrel Thomas, Tommy Davis, Lee Lacy, Kenny Landreaux, Al Ferrara and Billy Ashley will also sign autographs at La Gran Fiesta.

Below is an autograph schedule that was just released.  Some of the folks indicated above but not shown below may still make an appearance. UPDATE:  Go here for the updated schedule.

• The Veteran of the Game presented by Bank of America is U.S. Navy Gunnery Sergeant Jason Butler.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will hold a silent auction on the Club level by the Vin Scully Press Box. The auction ends at 8:45 p.m. with more than 25 items up for bid, including a Yasiel Puig autographed baseball, Clayton Kershaw autographed photo and Hanley Ramirez autographed game-used #42 LA Dodgers Jersey from Jackie Robinson Day. All proceeds will benefit LADF and its programs in sports and recreation, education and literacy and health and wellness which help children and families throughout the greater Los Angeles region.

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Sunday, September 28th at 1:10 PM
Christian Bergman vs. Zack Greinke

Happy Fan Appreciation Day!  Some lucky fans will receive a special gift from the club.  Go here for a brief listing of what will be given away.  Sunday's game starts at 1:10 PM.  Auto gates open at 10:30 AM, and stadium gates open at 11:00 AM. 

Christina Grimmie, “The Voice” finalist and Island recording artist currently promoting her newest single “Must Be Love,” will perform the national anthem. The ceremonial first pitch will be chosen as part of Fan Appreciation Day. There will be a postgame postseason rally hosted by George Lopez. The postgame rally will also feature performances by Hip-hop violinist Josh Vietti and Latin Grammy nominated all female mariachi group Trio Ellas.

Former Dodgers Matt Luke (in right-field pavilion plaza) and Tim Leary (in left-field pavilion plaza) will be signing autographs for fans from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 

• The Veteran of the Game presented by Bank of America is U.S. Army Colonel Jonathan Braga. Bank of America Vice President, Strategic Account Executive, Merchant Services Matt Haussmann will present him with a flag that has been flown at Dodger Stadium.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will hold a silent auction on the Club level by the Vin Scully Press Box with more than 25 items up for bid, including a Andre Ethier autographed baseball, Kenley Jansen autographed game-used baseball cleats and Zack Greinke autographed game-Used No. 42 LA Dodgers jersey from Jackie Robinson Day. All proceeds will benefit LADF and its programs in sports and recreation, education and literacy and health and wellness which help children and families throughout the greater Los Angeles region.

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