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• This Day in Braves History: Opening Ceremonies of ‘96 Olympics held at future Turner Field

Photo by David Madison/Getty Images Centennial Olympic Stadium in Atlanta was the place to be nearly 30 years ago Braves Franchise History 1996: Opening Ceremonies for the 1996 Summer Olympics are held at Centennial Olympic Stadium. Following the Olympics, the stadium will be reconstructed into Turner Field which will be the home of the Atlanta Braves from 1997-2016. MLB Hist...2025
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• The Bookshelf Conversation #199: Steve Steinberg
When I was a kid, the legends of the game included the likes of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and other players from the game in the post-Black Sox era (i.e., during and after the Roaring Twenties). But needles to say there were superstars before then, many of whom today’s fans have never heard. (As an […]...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Rico Brogna announces his retirement

The former Atlanta first baseman calls it quits on his career due to injuries racking up. Braves Franchise History 1924: On Tuberculosis Day at Sportsman’s Park, the Cards’ Jesse Haines hurls his only shutout in two years, a 5-0 no-hitter over the Braves. “While the majestic northpaw was realizing his lifelong pitching ambitions, the Cardinals were making merry with the right-hand shoots of McNa...2025
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• MLB’s tribute to Henry Aaron left out an important part of history

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Aaron deserves every accolade, but he also deserves the truth. A few innings before Major League Baseball honored Henry Aaron at the 2025 All-Star Game I was randomly thinking about who would be on my Mt. Rushmore of baseball players. Jackie Robinson, of course. Babe Ruth. Duh. Henry Aaron. Obviously. And then I had a dilemma. I felt shor...2025
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• All-Star week potpourri

All the things you need to know With the All-Star break upon us, summer in full swing and the Royals hopefully heating up, I figure it’s a good time to hash together some smaller stories. There have been a lot of similarities between the 2025 version of the Royals to the 1985 squad. After 84 games, the 1985 team stood at 42-42. They played .500 ball much of the first-half before heating up and e...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones extends his consecutive game streak with an extra-base hit to 14 games

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1944 - The Dodgers score eight unearned runs to defeat the Braves 8-5 and snap a 16-game losing streak. 1992 - Greg Maddux announces that he has broken off negotiations with the Cubs and will become a free agent at the end of the season. Maddux will sign with the Atlanta Braves during the offseason. 2001 - Fred McGriff invoke...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Rico Brogna announces his retirement
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• This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro faces his brother Joe for the third time

Knucksie and his brother square off on the mound one again. Braves Franchise History 1969: San Diego’s Joe Niekro outduels Phil Niekro in a 1-0 Padres’ win. It is the third career matchup between the two brothers. 1973: Montreal’s Hal Breeden becomes the second major league player to hit pinch-hit home runs in both games of a doubleheader in Atlanta. The Expos win the first game 11-7, but the Atl...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Jeff Blauser hits three homers in one game

At the time, he was only the fourth shortstop in history to achieve the feat. Braves Franchise History 1943: An Armed Forces All-Star team managed by Babe Ruth and featuring Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams plays a fund-raising game against the Braves in Boston. Ruth pinch-hits in the eighth and flies out. The All-Stars win 9-8. 1945: Tommy Holmes modern-day National League record hitting streak co...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 11

Photo by Abigail Dean/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Happy birthday to Justin Steele*! Bill Hands strikes out for the record, 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 the...2025
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• Christian Yelich isn’t an All-Star, but he’s playing like an MVP candidate

Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Since he got hot, Christian Yelich has been one of the best hitters on the planet Christian Yelich isn’t an All-Star this year. That was pretty much a foregone conclusion. The Brewers’ highest-paid player missed the end of last season due to a back injury and started slow this year. Like, really slow. Through May 21 — two months before this year’s All-Star Game...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Bob Horner crushes four homers

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A great day for a great hitter from the early 80s. Braves Franchise History 1945: The Braves sweep a doubleheader from the Pirates. Butch Nieman hits a pinch-hit grand slam in the opener. Tommy Holmes singles in the second game to extend his hitting streak to 34 consecutive games to break Rogers Hornsby’s National League record. 1970: Felix Milan goes...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn pitches a gem against Dodgers

Another great day on the mound for the legendary left-hander. Braves Franchise History 1963: Warren Spahn outduels Don Drysdale with a three-hitter to beat the Dodgers 1-0. It is the first time that Spahn has beaten the Dodgers on the road since 1948. He had lost 14 straight. (nine at Ebbets Field, four at Memorial Coliseum and one at Dodger Stadium). MLB History 1907: The Washington Senators ste...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: After 21 seasons with Atlanta, John Smoltz makes his Red Sox debut

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2009 - John Smoltz makes his first start in over a year and plays his first game for a team other than the Atlanta Braves as the Red Sox lose to the Nationals 9-3. Smoltz allowed four runs in the first and was tagged for five over five innings. MLB History 1915 - Babe Ruth becomes the second player to hit a ball into the right...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: June 24

It only seemed like Frank Thomas was dragging two bats to the plate in 1991, but on this day 34 years ago The Big Hurt hit his first career grand slam. | Focus on Sport/Getty Images Frank Thomas hits a grand slam to help set the 1991 team back on course 1914 In a telegram discovered in 2012, White Sox owner Charles Comiskey told scout George Mills that the asking price for pitcher Babe Rut...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 23

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Ernie benches himself, Jimmy Piersall does the Captain Beyond, and other stories. Oh, and THE SANDBERG GAME. 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 narrativ...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."

• This Day in Braves History: Rico Brogna announces his retirement
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones extends his consecutive game streak with an extra-base hit to 14 games
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• Today in White Sox History: July 12

On this day 57 years ago, White Sox manager Eddie Stanky “resigned.” | Chicago Tribune “The Brat” is shown the door 1919 Babe Ruth slugged his first-ever Comiskey Park home run. It took place while he was a member of the Red Sox, coming in the third inning off of Dave Danforth. Boston routed the White Sox, 12-4. 1951 White Sox starter Saul Rogovin threw a complete game of 17 innings again...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: June 24
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• This Day in Braves History: June 18th

Jason Getz-Imagn Images Braves Franchise History 1947 - Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell throws a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Boston Braves. 1967 - Astros pitcher Don Wilson tosses the first of his two career no-hitters, beating Phil Niekro while striking out 15. 2013 - The Mets sweep a doubleheader against the Braves as Matt Harvey strikes out 13 in a 4-3 win in the opener. Zack Wheeler...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 18

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Say Hey! To Willie Mays, who passed on this day last year, and Happy Birthday to Lou Brock. Four 400-club members in the same game, the anti-trust exemption is tested, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at bas...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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• 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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• 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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• Baseball history unpacked, July 11
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• Christian Yelich isn’t an All-Star, but he’s playing like an MVP candidate
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 23
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• What to expect from Shohei Ohtani the pitcher

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Shohei Ohtani is doing the whole pitching thing again. Here is what to know as he takes on the Nationals in his second start back Shohei Ohtani is doing the two way player thing again. After missing over a year and a half following his second major elbow surgery, Shohei the pitcher is back. He made his first start against the Padres last Monday, and now he is...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 20

Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Happy birthday to Cole Gillespie*, among others. Randy Hundley and Sammy Sosa hit grand slams, 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 na...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 18
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• Today in White Sox History: June 17

On this day 42 years ago, the White Sox won their first game with Julio Cruz in the lineup — the first of 71 wins to come. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Winning Ugly club gets Juiced 1916 Paced by three singles from Joe Jackson, the White Sox stymie Babe Ruth and the Red Sox at Comiskey Park, 5-0. The Pale Hose slapped out 12 hits in Ruth’s eight innings, saddling the Baby B...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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• 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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• MLB’s tribute to Henry Aaron left out an important part of history
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• Today in White Sox History: June 24
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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

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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• This Day in Braves History: Rico Brogna announces his retirement
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• MLB’s tribute to Henry Aaron left out an important part of history
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• This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro faces his brother Joe for the third time
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• Today in White Sox History: July 12
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• Christian Yelich isn’t an All-Star, but he’s playing like an MVP candidate
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• This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn pitches a gem against Dodgers
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• Today in White Sox History: June 24
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 23
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• What to expect from Shohei Ohtani the pitcher
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• Today in White Sox History: May 29
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• Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season
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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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