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• Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Braves pitcher Rick Camp’s iconic July 4th home run

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Four decades later, it is still one of the wildest, wackiest games in Atlanta Braves history. The weather in Atlanta for this year’s July 4th home game looks to be dang-near perfect weather for baseball. With a high temperatures around the 90-degree mark and humidity in the tolerable level for Summer in the South, the chance of rain is fairly low as t...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 4

Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Larry Biittner* spells relief, 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 of time. Here’s a h...2025
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• Bobby Bonilla’s Mets contract is the gift that keeps on giving

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Deferred contracts are not new for Major League Baseball but Bobby Bonilla’s stands out above the rest. Every July 1, Bobby Bonilla cashes a check for $1,193,248.20 from the New York Mets, a team he has not suited up for since the Clinton administration. It has become known as ‘Bobby Bonilla Day,’ a tongue-in-cheek holiday celebrating the American dr...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 27

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Bruce Sutter throws the split for a 0.69 ERA 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 o...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves trade Alan Embree to the Diamondbacks for Russ Springer

Braves Franchise History 1933 - The Braves’ Bob Brown ties the NL balk record with two in a 12-0 loss to the Cardinals in the first game of a doubleheader. Boston came back and won the nightcap 2-1. 1958 - Carl Willey tosses a 7-0 shutout against the Giants in his first major league start. Joe Adcock started in left field for the first time since 1952 and climbed the fence to rob a home run. Will...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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• Baseball history unpacked, January 10

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• Today in White Sox History: January 8

On this day 17 years ago, all-time great reliever Rich Gossage was elected to the Hall of Fame. | Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The Hall of Fame gets Goosed 2001 Just 145 hits shy of 3,000, Harold Baines re-signed with the White Sox, marking the third time in his career he’s chosen to rejoin the team via free agency. The soon-to-be 42-year-old only g...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 8

Bruce Sutter’s birthday | Photo by SPX/Diamond Images via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Birthday wishes to Bruce Sutter and others, 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...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 9

Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Russ Meyer arrives when Don Elston heads west, 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 t...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 9

Happy birthday, Ben Brown! | Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. We got your no-hitters right here. But wait! There’s more! Happy birthday, Ben Brown and many others. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colo...2024
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• Today in Cubs history: The Cubs blow a 7-0 lead, win anyway

Fans in the Wrigley Field bleachers in 1977 | Photo by Heinz Kluetmeier /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images It was one of those wacky mid-1970s games. The 1977 Cubs contended for the NL East title for a good portion of the season. As I’ve noted many times, they hit 25 games over .500 in late June (47-22) and were eight games ahead in first place. They had a bit of a shaky run in early and...2024
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• How MLB All-Star Game’s other rookie starters fared ahead of Paul Skenes’ debut

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Paul Skenes is the fifth rookie pitcher to start an MLB All-Star Game. How did the other four do? On Tuesday night, Paul Skenes will walk to the pitcher’s mound at Globe Life Field in Arlington in the bottom of the first inning, representing the National League as the starting pitcher in baseball’s All-Star Game. With that, he will join one of baseball’...2024
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• A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1980

Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images A couple of these deals did bear fruit, eventually. The Cubs had been in marginal contention from 1977-79 and began 1980 like they’d do the same. They were 11-6 on May 3 and tied for first place in the N.L. East. Then things went south, and in a hurry. From July 2 through the end of the season the Cubs went 32-58 and wound up with a 98-loss s...2023
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"With his TBS superstation providing revenue, Turner again turned to deferred compensation when he signed All-Star closer Bruce Sutter to a six-year deal in 1984."

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"27, 1984 The Cubs then took two of three from the rival Cardinals (including a come-from-behind walkoff win the last day of the regular season, depriving Bruce Sutter of what would then have been a record-breaking save) in preparation for the NLCS against the Padres, which was to begin Tuesday, Oct."

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"1987- Goose Gossage earns his 287th career save in a 7-4 win over Atlanta and moves into second place on the all-time list passing Bruce Sutter."

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"Hall of Fame pitcher Bruce Sutter dies at 69"

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"Something interesting happened a few years ago when Bruce Sutter was on the Hall of Fame ballot."

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"Rollie Fingers (second year of eligibility), Goose Gossage (ninth year) and Bruce Sutter (13th year) all had to wait."

• Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Braves pitcher Rick Camp’s iconic July 4th home run
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• Bobby Bonilla’s Mets contract is the gift that keeps on giving
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 27
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• Baseball and Valentine’s Day

Photo by Mickey Pfleger/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images For the love of the game. Josh and Sara have the market cornered on the neighborhood bar feel with their “late nights with the Cubs” BCB After Dark feature. But come and pull up a chair and let me walk you through the cluttered thought process of an aging baseball fan. I’m going to finish with a question for you, but first journ...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ are we there yet?

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Lots of decisions to make this spring. Who’s on third? WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, an...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Closer of the Century?

Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the Cubs’ closer of the century—so far. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the cold. We’ve got a warm table waiting for you. We can check your coat. The show will start shortly. Bring your...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 10
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• Today in White Sox History: January 8
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux to a five-year deal

Braves Franchise History 1976 - The Braves acquire Jeff Burroughs from the Rangers. 1992 - The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract, and then trade pitchers Charlie Leibrandt and Pat Gomez to the Rangers in exchange for 3B Jose Oliva. Maddux turned down a $28.5 million contract extension mid-season from the Cubs. He signed with Atlanta fo...2024
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• 2024 Heroes and Goats: Emmanuel Clase and the Guardians, part 1

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images A look at Heroes and Goats for the first half of the season. Emmanuel Clase was awarded the AL Reliever of the Year for 2024 after helping the Guardians reach the playoffs. Clase pitched in 74 games and allowed only 10 runs, five earned, in 74⅓ innings. This was a particularly and uniquely impressive season. He matched those 10 runs allowe...2024
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• Today in 1984 Cubs history: The curtain call

Wrigley Field, September 27, 1984 | Al Yellon Six days after the Cubs clinched the NL East, something truly special happened at Wrigley Field. The Cubs had clinched the NL East division title September 24 in Pittsburgh, their first postseason berth in 39 years. A few games remained on the regular-season schedule, including this one, Game 162 of the 1984 season. There was, of course, much e...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta scores 29 runs in win over Marlins

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914: - Boston Braves’ hurler George Davis no-hits the Phillies, 7-0. 1935: With the Cardinals’ Phil Collins losing to Curt Davis and the Phils, 4-3, the Cubs extend their winning streak to six straight games. Chicago tops the Braves, 5-1 and 2-1, behind the pitching of Larry French and Tex Carleton, cutting the Cardinal lead t...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Jeff Blauser suffers a broken toe

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1926 - The Braves give up a National League record 12 runs in the fifth inning of a 17-3 loss to the Giants. 17-year old Mel Ott goes 3-for-3 at the plate and steals a base. 1927 - Doc Gautreau sets a major league record by stealing home twice against Brooklyn. No one else will duplicate this feat until Vic Power in 1958. 195...2024
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• Ryne Sandberg is honored with the fifth player statue at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg poses with his new statue moments after it was unveiled before a packed Gallagher Way crowd outside Wrigley Field | Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images “It’s amazing what can happen when dreams meet hard work” People arrived to claim their spot in line by 9:30 a.m. Sunday while Cubs staff were setting up for a day to honor Ryne Sandberg. A banner reading “Ryne Sandberg Second t...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Boston acquires Rogers Hornsby from Giants

Braves Franchise History 1928 - The Boston Braves acquire second baseman Rogers Hornsby from the Giants in exchange for outfielder Jimmy Welsh. Hornsby will lead the NL with a .387 batting average in the upcoming season. MLB History 1913 - The Reds acquire Mordecai Brown from the Cubs. 1918 - Connie Mack trades first baseman Stuffy McInnis, the last remaining player from the famed $100,000 infie...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta scores 29 runs in win over Marlins
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• Ryne Sandberg is honored with the fifth player statue at Wrigley Field
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• Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Sandberg Game

MLB Photos via Getty Images It was the day that Ryne Sandberg became an icon, and the entire trajectory of the Cubs franchise changed. The Cubs began June 23, 1984 in third place in the NL East, 1½ games behind the first-place Mets. Even this position was a bit surprising. The Cubs had losing records in 1982 and 1983, their first two years under Tribune Co. ownership, and had a poor Spring...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Let’s talk about Bo Bichette

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should trade for Bo Bichette. Also, Westerns. It’s another Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad to see you stop by this evening. Are you hiding from the relatives? Come on in. We won’t tell anyone...2023
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• BCB After Dark: How do you spell relief?

Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the greatest reliever in Cubs history? It’s another Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the cold. We’ve got some hot talk to keep you warm. There’s no cover charge this eveni...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Bruce Sutter picks up 300th career save

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914: - Boston Braves’ hurler George Davis no-hits the Phillies, 7-0. 1935: With the Cardinals’ Phil Collins losing to Curt Davis and the Phils, 4-3, the Cubs extend their winning streak to six straight games. Chicago tops the Braves, 5-1 and 2-1, behind the pitching of Larry French and Tex Carleton, cutting the Cardinal lead ...2023
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• Hall of Fame pitcher Bruce Sutter dies at 69
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• Hall of Fame pitcher Bruce Sutter dies at 69
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• Hall of Fame closer, Cy Young winner Sutter dies

Bruce Sutter, who entered the Baseball Hall of Fame after 300 saves with the Cubs, Cardinals and Braves, has died at 69....2022
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• Former Cubs closer and Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter has died
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images His split-finger pitch was almost unhittable for a while. There was a time, in the late 1970s, when the split-finger pitch thrown by Cubs closer Bruce Sutter baffled nearly every batter who tried to hit it. Sutter had five outstanding seasons for the Cubs, but eventually his success led to an arbitration award deemed too expensive for the sclerotic Wrig...2022
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• Hall of Fame closer Bruce Sutter, World Series champion, dead at 69

The pioneer of the split-finger fastball was elected into the Hall of Fame in 2006...2022
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta retires Tom Glavine’s No. 47

Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914 - Rabbit Maranville hits a 10th inning homer to give the Braves their ninth win in a row with a 5-4 victory over Pittsburgh. 1973 - Warren Spahn and Roberto Clemente are inducted into the Hall of Fame. 1973 - An exhibition game between the Brewers and Atlanta Braves draws more than 33,000. Hank Aaron homers for Atlanta,...2023
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• Bruce Sutter Passes Away
The Cardinals announced that Hall of Fame pitcher and World Series champion Bruce Sutter has passed away. He was 69 years old. More to come....2022
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 23
Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Sandberg Game 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 of time. He...2023
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• The history of Royals firemen

Someone call 911 First, my apologies to our female readers. I’m not talking about traditional firemen. You know, like the hunky dudes of Fire Station #8 or any other station in the metro area. Those brave men (and many women) who don those bulky suits and race around the city to the closest fire or accident when they’re not making spicy calendars. No, the firemen I’m talking about are the pitcher...2024
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• 2024 Heroes and Goats: Emmanuel Clase and the Guardians, part 1
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• Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Cubs blow out the Padres 13-0 in NLCS Game 1

Al Yellon It was a festive, glorious day at Wrigley Field. The division clinched in Pittsburgh, the 1984 Cubs headed home. Before the season’s final series, the scoreboard guys had some fun to show everyone walking by Wrigley Field how proud they were of this N.L. East division title team, as I posted earlier this week: Al Yellon Wrigley Field, Sept. 27, 1984 The C...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 8

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