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• Fan War Brews as MLB Insider Stirs Debate With Bold Aaron Judge vs. Babe Ruth Take
MLB analyst stirs the pot with his hot take on the Aaron Judge vs. Babe Ruth debate for being the greatest Yankees hitter of all time....2025
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• ‘Aaron Judge Is the Greatest Yankee’ — Former NY Executive Raises Eyebrows by Putting 2X MVP Over Babe Ruth
One former MLB general manager offered the hottest take regarding New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and where he stands in team history....2025
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• Aaron Judge a better hitter than Babe Ruth? Former GM makes bold case for Yankees captain

Has Aaron Judge turned into a better hitter than Babe Ruth? A former MLB GM makes the case for the current Yankees captain....2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Willie Mays on all-time home run list with his 649th homer

Braves Franchise History 1918 - Dick Rudolph tosses a one-hitter beating Rube Bressler and the Reds 3-0. Hal Chase recorded the lone hit. 1931 - Rabbit Maranville scores five runs as the Braves beat the Cardinals 13-4. 1961 - The Braves tied the National League record with 14 homers in three games as they beat the Cubs at Wrigley Field 9-5. 1972 - Hank Aaron hits his 649th home run which moves ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth announces retirement from baseball

Braves Franchise History 1928: For the Boston Braves, Les Bell has a video game type of day slugging three homers and a triple. Still not enough Braves fall to Reds 20-12 1935: Babe Ruth hangs up the cleats and announces retirement from baseball after struggling with the Boston Braves, hitting just .181. The legend would be elected to the inaugural Hall of Fame the next year. MLB History 1943: ...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 2

Lou Gehrig | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, Babe Ruth’s last game, Memorable retirements, historically-great games and other stories. Lou Gehrig’s* Day. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to ...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 2
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• This Day in Braves History: Dayton Moore gets hired by Kansas City

John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Come on and hop in the time machine! Braves Franchise History 2006: Atlanta Braves assistant general manager Dayton Moore is named as the general manager of the Kansas City Royals replacing Allan Baird. MLB History 1925: Ty Cobb records his 275th career triple and becomes the first player ever with 1,000 career extra-base...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Tigers on the prowl

Photo by Allan Dranberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Rockies are the worst team in baseball, maybe ever. The Tigers have the best record in baseball. A look ahead to the trade deadline and draft. And other MLB news. Good morning. Russell Dorsey explains why the Rockies situation this year is much worse than last season’s White Sox, and how things are kind of looking up for the So...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 30

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, Babe Ruth’s last game, Tony Campana’s birthday, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth hits the final three home runs of his career

SetNumber: D82960 Yes, his final three homers all came in the same game. That’s the Babe for you. Braves Franchise History 1935: Babe Ruth hits the final three home runs of his career for the Boston Braves in an 11-7 loss to the Pirates. 2007: Jamie Moyer beats the Braves for the first time in 20 years and two days which breaks Mike Morgan’s record for the longest stretch between victori...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta’s lineup homers seven times in 20-1 win over the Pirates

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1919 - The Braves acquire Jim Thorpe from the Giants for the waiver price of $1,500. Thorpe will appear in 60 games for Boston. 1985 - Vince Coleman hits an inside-the-park home run for his first major league home run to help the Cardinals beat the Braves 6-3. Bob Horner homered twice for Atlanta in the loss. 1986 - Rafael Ramir...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes the second-oldest player in MLB history to hit a home run

Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1975 - The Atlanta Braves trade holdout first baseman Dick Allen and catcher Johnny Oates to the Phillies for catcher Jim Essian, outfielder Barry Bonnell and cash. Allen refused to report to the Braves after he was acquired in an off-season deal with the White Sox. 2005 - Julio Franco records three hits including his first h...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 5

Happy birthday to Lennie Merullo | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Sammy Sosa has a big day and other stories for the discerning reader. Happy birthdays to Lennie Merullo* and other former Cubs. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at basebal...2025
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• Effectively Wild Episode 2317: Wake Up Babe (Ruth)

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Mike Trout’s latest injury, Pete Alonso’s renaissance, a Daulton Varsho recovery catch, Andrés Muñoz the cat guy, and the called strike zone (sort of) shrinking. Then (40:49) they bring on top-tier Patreon supporter Carson Otter to talk about his background with baseball and the podcast, share his baseball-related […]...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn becomes the second-oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter

Braves Franchise History 1961 - Warren Spahn becomes the second oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter in major league history. Milwaukee defeats the Giants 1-0. It is Spahn’s 290th career win, second no-hitter and 52nd shutout. Hank Aaron drove in the only run in the game with a single in the first inning. 2015 - Dan Uggla drives in five runs, including a three-run home run in the ninth, to help th...2025
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• This Day in MLB History: Freddie Freeman signs with the Dodgers

Photo by John McCoy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The official end of the Freddie Freeman era in Atlanta MLB History 1900: Ban Johnson announces that an American League team will be placed in Chicago to ensure the stability of the league. In an agreement with National League officials, the AL club will be placed on the south side of the city and will be called the Chicago White Stocking...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 14, 2025

Did you think you’d see Daniel Mengden today? | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Asia baseball previews begin today with the CPBL At Royals.com, Anne Rogers writes about how Hunter Renfroe is, say it with me everyone, in the best shape of his life! Renfroe came into camp this year leaner, thanks to offseason training that included going to a physical therapist and focusing on his diet a...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Peter Moylan makes 75th appearance without allowing a homer

Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1960: At the age of 39, Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter beating the Phillies, 4-0. The crafty lefty sets an all-time Braves record with 15 strikeouts. 1969: Juan Marichal blanks the Braves, 2-0, as the Giants regain first place. 1991 Atlanta outfielder Otis Nixon is suspended for 60 days for violating baseball’s drug policy. ...2023
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• Jersey Week: What are the best jerseys you own?
Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images Can you best my Zack Steffen threads? It’s Jersey Week here at SBNation! Across the blogs, fans and writers are discussing jerseys, alternate designs, and the best/worst jerseys in team history. Rather than arguing about the worst jersey in CBJ history for the thousandth time (it’s the Stinger bug jersey), let’s talk about our closets! We all have j...2020
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• Pablo Sandoval's Shoulder Surgery Puts Kung Fu Panda at Career Crossroads
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• Big Man, Big Personality: The Oral History of David Ortiz's MLB Adventure
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• Babe Ruth's 104-year-old glove could fetch $1 million at auction
According to a report by TMZ Sports, the family that owns a 104 year-old baseball mitt that belonged to Babe Ruth is placing it up for auction. For those interested in bidding on the glove, a live auction will take place at a New York City restaurant on April 30. Per the report, the auction will be live-streamed and the bidding will start at $125,000. It is reported by sources close to Ruth collec...2016
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9 (+6): Who Has the Edge in Royals-Mets World Series?
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• Yogi Berra, MLB Icon and War Hero, Was One of Sports' Most Unforgettable
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• It's No Joke: The New-Look Cubs Are Ready to Win and Win Big in 2015
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"Aaron Judge joins Babe Ruth in Yankees home run history as torrid start continues"

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"This is rarefied air only occupied by the likes of Mike Trout, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and such - almost all who reach this mark are all-time greats."

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"1914 - At age 19, Babe Ruth plays his first professional game as a pitcher and throws a six-hit shutout in a 6-0 win for the Baltimore Orioles over the Buffalo Bisons."

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"WATCH: Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits career home run No. 702 to tie Babe Ruth for second on all-time RBI list"

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"Is Shohei Ohtani ‘the New Babe Ruth,’ or Something Entirely New?"

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"New Jersey family finds Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx signed baseball cards, possibly worth millions"

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"The bat Babe Ruth used to hit the 500th home run of his career sold at auction for over $1 million."

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"The National Baseball Hall of Fame opened in Cooperstown in 1936, and that year the Baseball Writers' Association of America elected the first five players -- Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson."

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"The path is clear for the "Japanese Babe Ruth" to play in the majors in 2018."

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"While legendary slugger Hank Aaron celebrated his 82nd birthday on Friday, it was 121 years ago Saturday that fellow Hall of Famer Babe Ruth was born in Baltimore."

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""Michael Jordan is the collectible equivalent of Babe Ruth."

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""Babe Ruth didn't look the part, either."

• ‘Aaron Judge Is the Greatest Yankee’ — Former NY Executive Raises Eyebrows by Putting 2X MVP Over Babe Ruth
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• Outside The Confines: Tigers on the prowl
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• Today in White Sox History: May 29

With this loss to the Blue Jays one year ago today, the White Sox set a new franchise record by going 0-7 on a homestand. | Justin Casterline/Getty Images A futility record? In 2024? Yep, and neither the first nor the last 1922 Continuing to rebuild in the wake of the “Black Sox” scandal, owner Charles Comiskey spent $100,000 and purchased the contract of third baseman Willie Kamm from San...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: May 27

Both Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth played key roles In one of the worst comeback losses in White Sox history, 92 years ago today. | Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images The good news? You get the first All-Star Game, Chicago. The bad? You’re about to snatch a massive defeat from the jaws of victory 1933 On the same day that the White Sox were awarded the very first All-Star Game, th...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta’s lineup homers seven times in 20-1 win over the Pirates
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves beat the Giants 11-6, despite Barry Bonds homering twice

Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1947 - The Boston Braves fall to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in a game that features 22 hits that are all singles. 1953 - The Milwaukee Braves play their 13th home game and surpass the attendance total for the previous season, when the franchise played in Boston. 2001 - The Braves beat the Giants 11-6, but Barry Bonds homered t...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 5
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• This Day in Braves History: Ronald Acuña Jr. makes MLB debut

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The future superstar gets the call in Cincinnati. Braves Franchise History 1977: George Foster of the Cincinnati Reds has seven RBI, five runs, two home runs, a double and a single in the Reds’ 23-9 victory over the host Atlanta Braves. Cincinnati ties a National League record by scoring 12 runs in the 5th inning off three Braves pitchers. 2010: Mike Pelfr...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 18

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Marcos Mateo* and many other Cubs, the Bay Quake, and more. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narra...2025
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• Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season

Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images The Mavs explained Luka Doncic trade again, and they still sound delusional Nico Harrison has made it clear: he doesn’t regret the Luka Doncic trade even after a nightmare end to the Dallas Mavericks’ season. The Mavs’ top decision-maker met the media on Tuesday for just the second time since the Doncic trade. Harrison barred cameras and recording dev...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Willie Mays on all-time home run list with his 649th homer
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• Outside The Confines: Tigers on the prowl
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• Today in White Sox History: May 23

On this day a year ago, Gunnar Henderson caught a pop-up that counted as two outs against the White Sox — and ended the game. | Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images One pop-up, two outs, and more misery for the South Siders 1928 One day after White Sox center fielder Johnny Mostil tied an AL record with 12 chances in a 4-3 win over Cleveland at Comiskey Park, the White Sox won ag...2025
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• 2001 Topps Chrome "Before There was Topps" refractors

Y'all know I like refractors. Well, one niche that especially interests me are guys' 1st Refractor, specifically talking about old-timers who played before such parallels were a thing. And in poking around, I found this 10-card "Before There was Topps" insert set from 2001 Chrome that features the first refractor produced of several inner-circle HOFers, and so I went about completing it. Took...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Henry Aaron hits the only inside-the-park home run of his career

Photo by SPX/Ron Vesely Photography via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1929: The Braves fall to the Reds 5-2 thanks to three unearned runs that score on a rare error by Rabbit Maranville. Les Bell homers for Boston and outfielder Earl Clark sets a National League record with 12 putouts in the game. 1950: The Braves acquire catcher Walker Cooper from the Reds in exchange for second ...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 5
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• Today in White Sox History: April 21

Steve Sax’s yips throwing the ball led to the early end of his career, and the White Sox cut him loose on this day, 31 years ago. | Bernstein Associates/Getty Images The Steve Sax Era ends with a whimper 1900 The White Stockings played their first regular season game as part of the American League, at South Side Park (former grounds of the Chicago Wanderers cricket club). They’d drop a 5-4...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron becomes the first player to have his number retired by two teams

Braves Franchise History 1947 - Jackie Robinson makes his major league debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Boston Braves. Robinson goes hitless, but scores the deciding run in a 5-3 win at Ebbets Field. 1954 - Hank Aaron collects the first hit of his major league career as he goes 2-for-5 to help the Milwaukee Braves to a 7-6 win over the Cardinals. 1977 - Hank Aaron becomes the first pla...2025
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for April 5, 2025

Peter Aiken-Imagn Images Is the offense turning things around? Jaylon Thompson writes about last night’s offensive explosion. KC finished with 11 hits. The increased scoring chances could bode well for the offense finding a rhythm moving forward. “I wasn’t concerned with the at-bats,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “I mean, we are going to have stretches throughout the season where t...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: Making predictions and preparing for 2025 as a Rockies fan in a Yankees-Dodgers world

Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, March 21, 2025 The 2025 MLB season begins in one week. As Rockies fans, it’s hard to level set expectations with the recurring hope and optimism that naturally rises inside baseball fans each spring. Over the last few years, I have tried to find better ways to manage my expectations. In January, I looked to...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones passes Mickey Mantle on all-time RBI list

Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images Another milestone for the legendary No. 10 for the Braves. Braves Franchise History 1944: Jim Tobin homers and tosses a no-hitter in a 2-0 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1971: Hank Aaron launches his 600th career home run off Gaylord Perry in a 6-5 Atlanta Braves loss to the Giants at Fulton County Stadium. Aaron joins Babe Ruth and Willie Mays as the onl...2025
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• Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season
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• Friday Rockpile: Making predictions and preparing for 2025 as a Rockies fan in a Yankees-Dodgers world
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 14, 2025
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• This Day in Braves History: February 26th

Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2005 - Braves pitcher Mike Hampton and his wife offer a $25,000 reward for the safe return of Jessica Marie Lunsford who disappeared from her Florida bedroom four days earlier. MLB History 1894 - A series of rule changes are implemented that are designed to help pitchers. All foul bunts will now be called strikes and the infield...2025
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• Insight on the Eagles’ Super Bowl success and why the future looks bright

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images A closer look at Philadelphia’s 2024 season. One of the more poignant moments of the Eagles’ historic 2024 season occurred mere minutes after their final game ended, on the makeshift podium out in the middle of the Caesars Superdome. It’s when Jalen Hurts blotted everything out swirling around him, including midnight green-and-white confetti, and looked d...2025
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• It's easier to reach the top

Today is the fifth anniversary of the Dodgers' trade with the Red Sox in which the Dodgers gained Mookie Betts for a bag of beans. It's not a coincidence that at around the same time, Betts moved into the top 10 in terms of the number of cards in my collection. Two World Series wins with one of MLB's flagship teams and being a hell of a bowler will do tat. He's now at No. 10, according...2025
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• Late-night learning

Since the start of the year I have been trying to focus on two of my "if it happens, it happens" resolutions. Those two things are to read more books and work on improving my sleep.I work a night job. I often don't get done with work until midnight or 1, 2 in the morning. This is tough on sleep because, as you know, you need to unwind after a work shift -- or at least most people do. For da...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 27

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Ban the bunt, Campanella’s collision, the Kris Bryant* decision, and other stories for the discerning reader. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plen...2025
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• The 2025 White Sox promo schedule is out!

Four straight complete games in the 2005 ALCS are commemorated with this unique bobblehead giveaway. | Chicago White Sox Celebrate 125 years on the South Side with a variety of unique promotional items Hello, White Sox fans! The season is drawing closer each day, and Spring Training arrives in about two weeks. With that comes the promotional schedule, so let’s take a peek at the press rele...2025
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• Michael Jordan's Final Bulls Jersey Sells for $173,240 at Auction
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• WATCH: Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits career home run No. 702 to tie Babe Ruth for second on all-time RBI list

Pujols did so in his final regular-season home game...2022
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• Judd Apatow Hilariously Raises LeBron James' Vocal Pitch on Set for 'Trainwreck'
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• Ichiro moves past Babe on all-time hits list
Ichiro Suzuki passed Babe Ruth on the all-time hits list in his first at-bat, going the other way on a 3-2 pitch to lead off the second inning with a single to left-center....2015
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• 'I'm Back!': Untold Tales of Michael Jordan's 1st Return to the NBA 20 Years Ago
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• King of Crash course: Top 10 Ruth statistics
While legendary slugger Hank Aaron celebrated his 82nd birthday on Friday, it was 121 years ago Saturday that fellow Hall of Famer Babe Ruth was born in Baltimore. With that in mind, what better way to celebrate Ruth's birthday than by examining 10 of the most amazing statistics surrounding his illustrious career?...2016
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• New Jersey family finds Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx signed baseball cards, possibly worth millions
Their uncle left them one of the most impressive collections the hobby has seen...2020
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• Alex Rodriguez Passes Willie Mays for 4th Place on MLB's All-Time Home Run List
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• Top 100 Hitters: Early Overreaction Addition
Just over a week into the season means it is time to update our rest of the season Top 100 hitter rankings. Logically, Yermin Mercedes will be rated as the number one hitter in this edition, because we cannot miss the next big thing! Ok, Yermin Mercedes is a 28-year-old rookie that reminds me more of Allen Craig than Babe Ruth. Will he be valuable for your fantasy team? Probably not unless you...2021
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• Alex Rodriguez's Retirement Announcement Means Bonds Will Keep Home Run Throne
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• Does Derek Jeter Belong on the Yankees' Mount Rushmore of Immortal Stars?
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 2
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• Outside The Confines: Tigers on the prowl
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• This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth plays his final major league game

The Yankees legend ends his career in a Braves uniform. Braves Franchise History 1935: Babe Ruth makes his last major league appearance. He plays only the 1st inning of the opener of a doubleheader between the Boston Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at the Baker Bowl. Phillies pitcher Jim Bivin retires Ruth on an infield grounder in the Babe’s final major league at-bat. MLB History ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta’s lineup homers seven times in 20-1 win over the Pirates
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz earns his 3,000th career strikeout

Photo by Paul Abell/Atlanta Braves/MLB Photos via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1966 - The Braves win their first game in Atlanta defeating the Mets, 8-4. 1982 - The Braves see their 13-game winning streak to start the season come to an end with a 2-1 loss to the Reds. 2008 - John Smoltz becomes the 16th pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters. He is the sixth fastest player to the ma...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: April 21
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• Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones records his 1,500th career RBI

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Just another accolade for the legendary Braves hitter Braves Franchise History 1925: The Boston Braves release Stuffy McInnis. He will sign with the Pirates and hit .368 in 59 games while playing in his fifth World Series. 1953: The Braves play their first game since moving to Milwaukee and defeat the Reds, 2-0. 1954: Hank Aaron makes his major league...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 11

Emmett Ashford | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The first black MLB umpire, Emmett Ashford*, debuts, and other stories for the discerning reader. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and v...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: May 29
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• Jason Kidd makes surprise Luka Dončić-Babe Ruth comparison months after shocking trade

Jason Kidd might have his teams mixed up in the Yankees-Red Sox trade for Babe Ruth back in 1919....2025
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• Further thoughts on the MLB Tokyo Series, the Cubs, the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani

Al Yellon The Cubs participated in the games, but they still have a long way to go in Japan. TOKYO — The window display you see above is in a random store in the Shibuya District in Tokyo. The Shibuya Crossing is one of the most famous spots in Tokyo; I wrote a bit about it the other day. But it’s not just in random stores in Shibuya where you see images of Shohei Ohtani. It’s literally e...2025
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1925

Rabbit Maranville | Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images This was a rough year for the North Siders. But they did make a couple of good acquisitions. The 1925 season was a peculiar outlier in franchise history. After three decent seasons where the Cubs finished with winning records but well out of first place, they collapsed and finished last in 1925 at 68-86 — their first-eve last-place...2025
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• The Hero of Goodall Park: A true-crime drama 50 years in the making
A car careened onto a baseball field in Sanford, Maine, during a Babe Ruth game in 2018, revealing a deadly secret that had been hidden for five decades. Watch "The Hero of Goodall Park" at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 7, on ESPN....2020
• Did Babe Ruth actually hit 715 homers?
For a week in late April and early May of 1969, Babe Ruth actually had 715 home runs. It was a sports scandal. This is the remarkable thing about Ruth's magic number of 714. Even the most minor adjustment will cause a scandal....2018
• Did Babe Ruth actually hit 715 homers?
For a week in late April and early May of 1969, Babe Ruth actually had 715 home runs. It was a sports scandal. This is the remarkable thing about Ruth's magic number of 714. Even the most minor adjustment will cause a scandal....2018
• Scott Miller's Starting 9 (+6): Droughts, Edges in a Cubs-Indians World Series
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• MLB Celebrity Softball Game 2016: Winner, Twitter Reaction and Highlights
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