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• Penguins Update: Is Kyle Dubas the New Branch Rickey?
After a near four-decade run as one of the most successful franchises in the National League, the Pittsburgh Pirates began to slip following World War II. Seeking to restore his team’s sagging fortunes, new majority owner John Galbreath replaced general manager Roy Hamey (who would later construct World Series winners with the Yankees) with legendary baseball executive Branch Rickey on November 1,...2025Read about Pittsburgh Pirates news
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• Today in White Sox History: February 25Danny Tartabull had his fourth-most season homers in 1996 with the White Sox. As it turned out, he’d hit his last longball with the South Siders, as his move to Philadelphia — on this day, 28 years ago — didn’t work out too well. After a brief hello, it was a quick goodbye to Danny Tartabull 1903 Though under contract to the White Sox, shortstop George Davis intends to go to court in order...2025Read about White Sox news -
• Today in White Sox History: February 20On this day 82 years ago, the AAGPBL was born. Women players get A League of Their Own 1943Although not a White Sox note per se, still a fun, Chicago/Midwest-based one: The charter for the All-American Girls Softball League (AAGSL) is drawn up, by Cubs owner Philip Wrigley and Brooklyn Dodgers exec Branch Rickey. The two men were anticipating the major leagues being shut down due to World ...2025Read about White Sox news -
• This Day in MLB History: Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, and five other MLB players are listed in the Biogenesis Lab scandalPhoto by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images MLB History 1901 - The Rules Committee comprised of Connie Mack, John McGraw and Charles Comiskey reject a proposal that would have banned the bunt and recommends no changes to the game at this time. 1930 - The Boston Red Sox sell former home run champ Ken Williams to the New York Yankees. However after acquiring him, New York will release Williams be...2025Read about Alex Rodriguez news -
• This Day in Braves History: Dana Brown becomes GM of AstrosPhoto by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The former Director of Scouting for the Braves moves on to a bigger role with the Astros Braves Franchise History 1931: The Boston Braves release veteran pitcher Johnny Cooney. Cooney would later return to the majors as an outfielder and finish second in the batting race in 1940. 2023: The Astros hire Dana Brown as their new Genera...2025Read about Dana Brown news -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Gary Sheffield from the DodgersPhoto By Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2002 - The Braves acquire outfielder Gary Sheffield from the Dodgers in exchange for Brian Jordan, Odalis Perez and minor leaguer Andrew Brown. Sheffield appeared in 290 games for the Braves over the next two seasons hitting .319/.412/.562 with 64 home runs and 216 RBI. 2008 - The Braves announce that they are cutting ties ...2025Read about Gary Sheffield news
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Branch Rickey injury and suspension
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• Today in White Sox History: February 20
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• This Day in MLB History: Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, and five other MLB players are listed in the Biogenesis Lab scandal
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 20Happy birthday, Trent Giambrone | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Edwin Jackson signed, and other stories. Happy birthday to Trent Giambrone*! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s color...2024Read about David Durochik injuries -
• Is MLB expansion the cure to baseball’s lack of offense?Brad Penner-Imagn Images Baseball is an ever changing landscape of late, but would expansion solve one of its biggest issues? Baseball had an offensive explosion in 1994, in retrospect, a chemically-aided jolt to the game. Lost among the plethora of dingers whizzing out of ballparks was the run at a .400 batting average by Padres batting champ Tony Gwynn. Far from a steroid-inflated Adonis...2024Read about Brad Penner injuries -
• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1950Dee Fondy | Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images They were flailing around again. The Cubs lost a then-franchise record 93 games in 1949. The .396 winning percentage is roughly equivalent to a 98-loss season in a 162-game schedule. Did the Cubs do anything to improve this in 1950? No, no, they did not. They hired Wid Matthews, who had been highly thought of as a Branch Rickey coll...2024Read about Cincinnati Reds injuries -
• Baseball and the Great WarChristy Mathewson We shall not sleep, though poppies grow When I was a child we lived in Concordia, Kansas, and every November 11 the city would have a Veterans Day parade. In those days it was still called Armistice Day. This memory has always stuck with me for several reasons. There would be a football game that day which my father would take me to. Those were the first football games I ...2024Read about Christy Mathewson injuries -
• Baseball history unpacked, October 30Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Chapman gets the save, 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...2024Read about Clark Griffith injuries -
• This Day in Braves History: Braves take 3-1 series lead over Astros in World SeriesPhoto by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2021 - The Braves take a 3-1 lead in the series with a 3-2 win at Truist Park in Game 4. Dylan Lee begins the game as the opener but is quickly replaced by Kyle Wright who escapes a bases loaded jam in the first inning with just one run scored. Atlanta cut Houston’s lead to 2-1 in the sixth and then got back-...2024Read about World Series injuries -
• For the White Sox, deja vu all over again would actually be goodRoland Hemond was no Chris Getz, lucky for the White Sox. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images But don’t count on Yogi being prescient this time around As the White Sox rush toward the worst major league record of the modern era (post-1901), they are almost certain to blow by the team’s most losses ever, the 56-106 calamity of 1970. It could be history would repeat itself when it comes...2024Read about White Sox injuries -
• The future of the White Sox is bleak, with or without Pedro GrifolPhoto by Quinn Harris/Getty Images It was probably time to give the skipper his walking papers, but the woes of the Pale Hose run deep. On Tuesday night, the Chicago White Sox finally put an end to Major League Baseball’s longest losing streak this century. At 21 games, it tied the American League record held by the 1988 Baltimore Orioles, who infamously went 0-21 to start the season. That...2024Read about White Sox injuries
Branch Rickey lifestyle
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• My summer baseball reading listJust take a look, it’s in a book. When I was about 10 years old, I got really into baseball. I was a bookish kid already, so anytime I went to the library I checked out two kinds of books - Matt Christopher novels and baseball biographies. Matt Christopher wrote a series of fictional kids books about baseball like Catcher with a Glass Arm and The Kid Who Only Hit Homers, which I loved. I also love...2024Read about Johnny Bench -
• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Star-Power, Rebuilt Rosters Make NL West Must-See TV
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"1936 - IRS figures show that Branch Rickey was the highest-paid professional in Major League Baseball at $49,470." - 2024
"1936 - IRS figures show that Branch Rickey was the highest-paid professional in Major League Baseball at $49,470." - 2023
"Robinson agrees a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Dodgers, whose general manager, Branch Rickey, personally recruited Robinson from the Negro Leagues." - 2022
"(2) 1965 - While giving a speech in Columbia, MO, Branch Rickey collapses and dies a few days short of his 84th birthday." - 2020
"Which NFL owner, G.M., or coach will be this moment’s Branch Rickey?" - 2018
"As the years have gone by, Branch Rickey has mostly been reduced to the man who signed Jackie Robinson and told him, "I'm looking for a ballplayer with guts enough not to fight back." - 2017
"And that's thanks to Allie May Schmidt's inspired decision to create cardinal centerpieces with cardboard and twine for an event featuring then-GM Branch Rickey in 1921." - 2016
"Branch Rickey of the Dodgers had approached Irvin about signing with the club in 1946, a year before Robinson made his official debut." - 2015
"Way too hard to make any predictions as to whether they will, but a couple of the most well-known names are Wes Ferrell (who pitched for 15 seasons and finished second in AL MVP voting in 1935 with Boston), Sam Breadon (an early Cardinals owner who hired Branch Rickey and created the blueprint for the modern farm system), slick-fielding shortstop Marty Marion (1944 NL MVP with the Cardinals), first baseman Frank McCormick (1940 NL MVP with the Reds) and right-hander Bucky Walters (who won the 1939 NL MVP award with the Reds)." - 2014
"Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo was in Denver on Friday to accept the 23rd Annual Branch Rickey Award for humanitarian service."
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Branch Rickey trade rumors, contract, salary rumors
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• Today in White Sox History: February 25
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• Today in White Sox History: February 20
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• This Day in MLB History: Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, and five other MLB players are listed in the Biogenesis Lab scandal
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• This Day in Braves History: Dana Brown becomes GM of Astros
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Gary Sheffield from the Dodgers
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 20
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• Is MLB expansion the cure to baseball’s lack of offense?
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1956Sam Jones | Getty Images There weren’t many deals this year, and at least one was pretty bad. Wid Matthews, the Cubs general manager from 1950-56, came from the Cardinals and Dodgers, where he was highly regarded as a scout under Branch Rickey, for both teams. Both the Cardinals and Dodgers were known for their early adoption of the farm system model in baseball and had been the league’s t...2024Read about NL MVP trade rumors -
• Baseball and the Great War
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• This Day in Braves History: David Justice wins the N.L. Rookie of the Year awardSet Number: X41425 Braves Franchise History 1945 - The Boston Braves sign Billy Southworth to a three-year contract. Eddie Dyer will replace Southworth in St. Louis. 1990 - David Justice wins the Rookie of the Year Award for the National League. Justice hit .282 with 28 home runs and replaced outfielder Dale Murphy in right field in August. 2007 - Greg Maddux wins his 17th Gold Glove set...2024Read about David Justice trade rumors
Branch Rickey stats and results
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• Today in White Sox History: February 25
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• Is MLB expansion the cure to baseball’s lack of offense?
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 30
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves defeat the Dodgers in game 6 of NLCS to advance to the World SeriesPhoto by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1991 - Mark Lemke hits his second triple of the game in the ninth inning and then scores on a sacrifice fly by Jerry Willard to give the Braves a 3-2 win over the Twins in Game 4 of the World Series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdfoMKVCtM8 1996 - The Braves jump out to a 6-0 lead at Fulton County Stadium, but w...2024Read about World Series stats -
• For the White Sox, deja vu all over again would actually be good
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• The future of the White Sox is bleak, with or without Pedro Grifol
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• This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth signs with the Boston BravesBraves Franchise History 1935 - Babe Ruth signs a contract with the Boston Braves. Ruth will serve as a player, coach and team vice president. MLB History 1901 - The National League Rules Committee declares that all foul balls will count as strikes, except after two strikes. The American League will not adopt this rule for several more years. 1907 - The New York Highlanders acquire catcher Branc...2024Read about Babe Ruth stats -
• Today in White Sox History: February 25If this baseball card looks a little like a mug shot, well, yeah ... George Davis announced his intention to flout contract law and return to play in New York on this day, 121 years ago. | Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images Breaking the law, breaking the law 1903 Though under contract to the White Sox, shortstop George Davis intends to go to court in order to break it and return to the ...2024Read about White Sox stats -
• Your 1914 Montgomery Rebels!1914 Game AdA hundred and ten years has passed since the 1914 Montgomery Rebels took the field in what was essentially a swan song for baseball in Alabama's capitol city. After the '14 season The Rebels would lose their franchise in the Southern Association and not see upper level affiliated baseball for nearly 30 years. Montgomery would not field a team at all in 1915 and only weakly in 191...2024Read about Baltimore Orioles stats -
• Baseball history unpacked, October 25Young Fergie | Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Cubs lost to Cleveland in recent memory on this date, but they muddled through nevertheless. They also traded Fergie Jenkins. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric lo...2023Read about Louis Requena stats
Branch Rickey parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend
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• Penguins Update: Is Kyle Dubas the New Branch Rickey?
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 20
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• Baseball and the Great War
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• The Boys of SummerThe original Dodgers One of the first books I ever read, The Boys of Summer, is a baseball classic written by Roger Kahn, published in 1972. The book was probably my father's, as he was a Dodger fan as a young man. Even now, at 83, my father can recite the Dodgers lineup, position by position, complete with colorful anecdotes about each player. I often wondered how a poor boy from western Kansas g...2024Read about World Series -
• The future of the White Sox is bleak, with or without Pedro Grifol
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• My summer baseball reading list
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 10Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Chuck Connors, the piece of metal comes to Chicago, 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...2024Read about New York Highlanders -
• 2021 and 2023 TTM autographs from Vern Law and Pittsburgh's fielding safety helmetsOur hobby's fortunate several 1950s veterans remain with us who sign through the mail (TTM) in 2023. Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher Vern Law's own history goes all the way back to 1951 Bowman and he signs for $10/card to support his son's cancer care and no doubt pay other living costs that come from being 93 years old. Check out some of those card inscriptions! (Comeback Player of the Year, Lou Gehrig...2023Read about World Series -
• Baseball history unpacked, November 20Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Boys of Zimmer and other events. 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 c...2023Read about Mitchell Layton -
• Baseball history unpacked, April 10
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Jackie Robinson signs, Bill Veeck gives away seats, Cubs wave the BIG BANNER for the first time and win, too. Always made fresh, never reheated. Episode #778. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted,...2023Read about Jonathan Daniel
Top Branch Rickey news
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• Cubs' Rizzo humbled to receive Branch Rickey Award
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo was in Denver on Friday to accept the 23rd Annual Branch Rickey Award for humanitarian service. At 25, he is the youngest recipient....2014Read about Anthony Rizzo
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• Monte Irvin, MLB Hall of Fame OF, Dies at Age 96
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 10
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta locks up Andrelton Simmons with a seven-year extension
Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1923 - Christy Mathewson leads a group that purchases the Boston Braves for a reported $300,000. 2001 - Andruw Jones is awarded an $8.2 million contract through arbitration breaking Mariano Rivera’s record for the highest single season salary in league history. 2014 - The Braves and shortstop Andrelton Simmons agree to a seven-y...2023Read about Andrelton Simmons
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Shopping Season Underway at Nashville Winter Meetings
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• This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth returns to Boston
Photo by New York Times Co./Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1935 - Babe Ruth signs a contract with the Boston Braves. Ruth will serve as a player, coach and team vice president. MLB History 1901 - The National League Rules Committee declares that all foul balls will count as strikes, except after two strikes. The American League will not adopt this rule for several more years. 1907...2023Read about Babe Ruth
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• Lee, Verdugo earn Dodgers' Minors honors
Pitcher Zach Lee and outfielder Alex Verdugo were named the Dodgers' Branch Rickey Minor League Pitcher and Player of the Year, respectively, on Thursday....2015Read about Alex Verdugo
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• Cubs' Rizzo recognized for community work
Chicago Cubs All-Star first baseman Anthony Rizzo is the winner of the 2014 Branch Rickey award in recognition of his community work with pediatric cancer patients....2014Read about Chicago Cubs
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• Today in White Sox History: February 25
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• This Day in MLB History: Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, and five other MLB players are listed in the Biogenesis Lab scandal
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• This Day in Braves History: Dana Brown becomes GM of Astros
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• Is MLB expansion the cure to baseball’s lack of offense?
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1950
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1956
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• Baseball and the Great War
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• The Boys of Summer
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Terry Pendleton from the MarlinsBraves Franchise History 1921 - John Watson tosses two complete game victories in a doubleheader against the Phillies. 1984 - In Cooperstown, the Tigers defeat the Braves 7-5 in the annual Hall of Fame Game. 1996 - The Braves acquire third baseman Terry Pendleton from the Marlins in exchange for minor league outfielder Roosevelt Brown. 2018 - Ronald Acuña Jr. homers to lead off both games of a ...2024Read about Terry Pendleton -
• For the White Sox, deja vu all over again would actually be good
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Branch Rickey rumors, scandals
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• This Day in MLB History: Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, and five other MLB players are listed in the Biogenesis Lab scandal
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• This day in Braves History: Braves coach Don Baylor gets hired as Cubs managerBaylor spent one year on Atlanta’s coaching staff before joining the Cubs as the skipper. Braves Franchise History 1979: In separate deals, the New York Yankees acquire OF Ruppert Jones from the Seattle Mariners and C Rick Cerone and P Tom Underwood from the Toronto Blue Jays, giving up seven players, including popular 1B Chris Chambliss, SS Damaso Garcia, OF Juan Beniquez, and Ps Jim Beattie and...2024Read about Don Baylor rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: Braves take 3-1 series lead over Astros in World Series
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• The Boys of Summer
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• Your 1914 Montgomery Rebels!
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• This Day in MLB History: January 29Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images MLB History 1901 - The Rules Committee comprised of Connie Mack, John McGraw and Charles Comiskey reject a proposal that would have banned the bunt and recommends no changes to the game at this time. 1930 - The Boston Red Sox sell former home run champ Ken Williams to the New York Yankees. However after acquiring him, New York will release Williams bef...2024Read about Connie Mack rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: November 1Set Number: X58919 Braves Franchise History 1999 - Braves coach Don Baylor is named as the new manager of the Chicago Cubs. MLB History 1894 - Charlie Sweeney, who pitched for the Providence Grays, St. Louis Maroons and Cleveland Blues is convicted of manslaughter in San Francisco, California. 1909 - The Boston Red Sox hire former Senators skipper Patsy Donovan as their new manager repla...2023Read about Don Baylor rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: Homers by Jorge Soler and Dansby Swanson lead Atlanta to 3-1 lead over HoustonPhoto by Michael Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2021 - The Braves take a 3-1 lead in the series with a 3-2 win at Truist Park in Game 4. Dylan Lee begins the game as the opener but is quickly replaced by Kyle Wright who escapes a bases loaded jam in the first inning with just one run scored. Atlanta cut Houston’s lead to 2-1 in the sixth and then got back-to-back home runs ...2023Read about Jorge Soler rumors -
• Baseball history unpacked, October 23Photo Reproduction by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Quite a glare he had, Jack Coombs. He was a Cubs nemesis for a long time, way back in the day. Plus many other events in this episode. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centr...2023Read about World Series rumors -
• You chime in on fixing the Miami Dolphins 2024 cap issues!Last week I discussed the impending salary cap issues for our Miami Dolphins before the 2024 season. I highlighted the fact that besides being nearly 32.5 million over the projected 2024 cap number the team also had a large list of players that would need to be resigned or replaced before the next season. I then posed the question, “So now the question is who needs to be gone? Who can they possibl...2023Read about Miami Dolphins
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