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  • This Day in Braves History: May 5th
    • This Day in Braves History: May 5th
    Braves Franchise History 1929 - The Boston Braves play their first Sunday home game ever, losing to the Pirates 7-2. 1935 - Dizzy Dean faces 40-year old Babe Ruth as the Cardinals take on the Braves at Braves Field. Dean walked Ruth in his first at-bat then struck him out in his second plate appearance. Dean won the game 7-0 and homered in his first at-bat. MLB History 1904 - Cy Young tosses the...2025
  • Baseball history unpacked, May 5
    • 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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  • This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson throws a one-hitter
    • This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson throws a one-hitter
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Ol’ Huddy locks down the Brewers in a vintage performance. Braves Franchise History 1963: Milwaukee Braves pitcher Bob Shaw sets a major league record by committing five balks in a game. Shaw walked Billy Williams in the third inning and then balked three straight times allowing Williams to score. Shaw was ejected in the fifth inning and the Cubs beat th...2025
  • Effectively Wild Episode 2317: Wake Up Babe (Ruth)
    • 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
  • • ‘I Don’t Know Why They Keep Pitching’ – When Derek Jeter Compared Aaron Judge’s ‘Ridiculous’ Season to Babe Ruth
    Aaron Judge drew comparison with Babe Ruth from former Yankees captain Derek Jeter for his remarkable performance during the 2024 season when he won the AL MVP....2025
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  • • Aaron Judge Continues To Climb Atop Yankees’ Summit With a Feat Not Seen Since Peak Babe Ruth
    New York Yankees Aaron Judge replicated Babe Ruth’s greatness, with his refined swing and keen eye making him an all-time great hitter....2025

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Babe Ruth injury and suspension

  • • Baseball history unpacked, May 5
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  • • Effectively Wild Episode 2317: Wake Up Babe (Ruth)
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  • This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn becomes the second-oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter
    • 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
  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones passes Mickey Mantle on all-time RBI list
    • 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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  • Today in White Sox History: April 21
    • 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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  • Baseball history unpacked, April 18
    • 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
  • Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season
    • 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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  • Baseball history unpacked, April 11
    • 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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  • This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits career homer 715, passing Babe Ruth for first on all-time list
    • This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits career homer 715, passing Babe Ruth for first on all-time list
    Braves Franchise History 1974 - Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home run off of Dodgers’ pitcher Al Downing at Fulton County Stadium. The game is delayed due to the celebration. Aaron will finish his career with 755 home runs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqYThEVoSQ 1994 - Kent Mercker throws a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Dodgers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUrvX5Qgu_s 20...2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: Jason Heyward homers in his first career at-bat
    • This Day in Braves History: Jason Heyward homers in his first career at-bat
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images “Welcome to the Show!” Braves Franchise History 1971: The Atlanta Braves defeat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 in the first opener ever played at Riverfront Stadium. 1997: In the second game in the history of Turner Field, rain forced the suspension of the Braves and Cubs in the seventh inning. Several players will spend the night in the clubhouse. The Brav...2025
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Babe Ruth lifestyle

  • This Day in MLB History: Freddie Freeman signs with the Dodgers
    • 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
  • Royals Rumblings - News for March 14, 2025
    • 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
    • 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
    2016
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  • • Big Man, Big Personality: The Oral History of David Ortiz's MLB Adventure
    2016
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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?
    2015
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  • • Yogi Berra, MLB Icon and War Hero, Was One of Sports' Most Unforgettable
    2015
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  • • It's No Joke: The New-Look Cubs Are Ready to Win and Win Big in 2015
    2015
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Aaron Judge joins Babe Ruth in Yankees home run history as torrid start continues"

  • 2024
    "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."

  • 2023
    "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."

  • 2022
    "WATCH: Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits career home run No. 702 to tie Babe Ruth for second on all-time RBI list"

  • 2021
    "Is Shohei Ohtani ‘the New Babe Ruth,’ or Something Entirely New?"

  • 2020
    "New Jersey family finds Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx signed baseball cards, possibly worth millions"

  • 2019
    "The bat Babe Ruth used to hit the 500th home run of his career sold at auction for over $1 million."

  • 2018
    "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."

  • 2017
    "The path is clear for the "Japanese Babe Ruth" to play in the majors in 2018."

  • 2016
    "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."

  • 2015
    ""Michael Jordan is the collectible equivalent of Babe Ruth."

  • 2014
    ""Babe Ruth didn't look the part, either."

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Babe Ruth trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Baseball history unpacked, May 5
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  • This Day in Braves History: Ronald Acuña Jr. makes MLB debut
    • 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
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  • • Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season
    2025
  • • Baseball history unpacked, April 11
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits career homer 715, passing Babe Ruth for first on all-time list
    2025
  • Weekend Rumblings - News for April 5, 2025
    • 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
  • • This Day in Braves History: Jason Heyward homers in his first career at-bat
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  • This Day in Braves History: Henry Aaron hits career home run No. 714
    • This Day in Braves History: Henry Aaron hits career home run No. 714
    The Hammer gets one step closer to baseball immortality. Braves Franchise History 1974: Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron blasts a historic three-run home run against Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jack Billingham on Opening Day. The home run is the 714th of Aaron’s career, tying him with the great Babe Ruth for the most in major league history. MLB History 1993: At Camden Yards, William Jefferson Cli...2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: Former Broadcaster and Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton is Born
    • This Day in Braves History: Former Broadcaster and Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton is Born
    Photo by Andrew Snook/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1945 - Former broadcaster and Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton was born in Clio, Alabama on this day in 1945. Sutton would go on to win 324 games over a 23-year major league career. MLB History 1874 - The batter’s box is officially adopted at the fourth meeting of the National Association...2025
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Babe Ruth stats and results

  • • Baseball history unpacked, May 5
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  • • Today in White Sox History: April 21
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  • This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron becomes the first player to have his number retired by two teams
    • 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
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  • Friday Rockpile: Making predictions and preparing for 2025 as a Rockies fan in a Yankees-Dodgers world
    • 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
  • Further thoughts on the MLB Tokyo Series, the Cubs, the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani
    • 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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  • This day in Braves History: Babe Ruth homers off Dizzy Dean in spring training
    • This day in Braves History: Babe Ruth homers off Dizzy Dean in spring training
    Even for spring training, this was a huge matchup Braves Franchise History 1915: The Boston Braves break ground on Commonwealth Avenue and begin construction of Braves Field. Owner James E. Gaffney wants a large enough park so that inside-the-park homers can be hit in three directions. The field will open on August 18th. 1935: At St. Petersburg, the St. Louis Cardinals set a spring training recor...2025
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for March 14, 2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth joins the Boston Braves
    • This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth joins the Boston Braves
    Photo by Keystone/FPG/Getty Images The Sultan of Swat returns to Boston, but as a member of the Braves Braves Franchise History 1935: Babe Ruth signs a contract with the Boston Braves. Released by the New York Yankees only one day earlier, Ruth will serve the Braves as a player, coach, and team vice-president. Photo by New York Times Co./Getty Images MLB History 1908: T...2025
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  • Insight on the Eagles’ Super Bowl success and why the future looks bright
    • 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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  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones passes Mickey Mantle on all-time RBI list
    2025
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  • • Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season
    2025
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  • • Friday Rockpile: Making predictions and preparing for 2025 as a Rockies fan in a Yankees-Dodgers world
    2025
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for March 14, 2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: February 26th
    • 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
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  • It's easier to reach the top
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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!
    • 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
    2015
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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
    • 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'
    2015
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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
    2015
  • • 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
    2015
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Babe Ruth fantasy rankings and news

  • • 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
    2016
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  • • Does Derek Jeter Belong on the Yankees' Mount Rushmore of Immortal Stars?
    2014
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Babe Ruth schedule, game

  • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz earns his 3,000th career strikeout
    • 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
    • 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
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  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for April 5, 2025
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Jason Heyward homers in his first career at-bat
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Former Broadcaster and Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton is Born
    2025
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  • Baseball history unpacked, April 2
    • Baseball history unpacked, April 2
    Jerry Lai-Imagn Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Jon Lieber* and others, and more 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 various narratives t...2025
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  • Game Thread #3: Milwaukee Brewers (0-2) @ New York Yankees (2-0)
    • Game Thread #3: Milwaukee Brewers (0-2) @ New York Yankees (2-0)
    Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Brewers look to salvage one in a dispiriting opening series After a tough 4-2 loss on Opening Day, the Brewers are back after two days off to continue their series with the New Yo.... what’s that? They played yesterday? Hmm, I seem to have forgotten. In all seriousness, the Brewers’ pitching staff made all sorts of the wrong kind of history yesterday in a 20-9...2025

Babe Ruth rumors, scandals

  • • Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season
    2025
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  • Jason Kidd makes surprise Luka Dončić-Babe Ruth comparison months after shocking trade
    • 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
  • • Further thoughts on the MLB Tokyo Series, the Cubs, the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani
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  • A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1925
    • 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
  • • 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
    2016
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  • • MLB Celebrity Softball Game 2016: Winner, Twitter Reaction and Highlights
    2016
  • • Alex Rodriguez Comments on PED Suspension, Being a Yankee and More
    2016
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