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• 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...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Josh Donaldson wins N.L. comeback player of the year award

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1968 - The Braves acquire infielderBob Aspromonte from the Astros in exchange for infielder Marty Martinez. Aspromonte was the last original Colt .45 on Houston’s roster. 1975 - Ted Turner enters into a tentative agreement to buy the Atlanta Braves. 2008 - The Braves acquire pitcher Javier Vazquez and Boone Logan from the White...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton wins NL MVP Award

Pendleton shocks the baseball world by winning the 1991 NL MVP over Barry Bonds. Braves Franchise History 1911: William Russell, head of the syndicate that owns the Boston Nationals, dies. No doubt helping his demise was watching his team finish the season with a .291 winning percentage. Former player, now attorney, Monte Ward and New York politician James Gaffney will purchase 945 of the 1000 sh...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones finishes second in 2005 NL MVP voting

Photo by Diamond Images/Getty Images Andruw had an incredible 2005 season but came up short in the NL MVP voting. Braves Franchise History 2005: St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols earns the National League MVP Award, edging Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones. Pujols was among the NL leaders in most hitting categories and finished with a .330 batting average, 41 home r...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 15

Happy birthday, Mickey Livingston! | Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images/Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The first MLB trade, Cap Anson treads the boards, and other stories. Happy birthday, Mickey Livingston, catcher for the 1945 World Series team. Name the others for BCB point...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz wins N.L. Cy Young award

Photo by SPX/Ron Vesely Photography via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1995 - Gaffney Street, near the former site of Braves Field in Boston, MA, is renamed Harry Agganis Way, after the former Boston University and Boston Red Sox star, who died during the 1955 season. 1996 - John Smoltz, who won a major league-high 24 games for the Atlanta Braves, wins the 1996 National League Cy Y...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 11

Photo by: Bernstein Associates/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Popeye in the news, and that ain’t all. Strong to the finish. 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 f...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: September 24

One year ago today, this stolen base landed Luis Robert Jr. in rarefied air. | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images La Pantera steals his way into the record books 1919 A 6-5 win over the St. Louis Browns clinched the pennant for the White Sox. Eddie Cicotte got the win. Shoeless Joe Jackson’s double in the ninth drove in the game- and pennant-clinching run. The Sox would beat out Cleveland by 3 1⁄2 ...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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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta calls up Andruw Jones

Braves Franchise History 1914 - The Braves record 11 hits off Jeff Tesreau and beat the Giants 7-3. Bill James is the winner while Joe Connolly finishes a triple shy of a cycle. 1971 - The Braves purchase infielder Tony LaRussa from the A’s. 1982 - Atlanta snaps an 11-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over the Padres and move back within 1.5 games of first place Los Angeles in the NL West standi...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Going for gold

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Major leaguers press to be allowed to compete in the 2028 Olympics. Aaron Judge wants to play, but no one will pitch to him. More on the White Sox and other news from around the league. Good morning. With the 2024 Paris Olympics now over, some people are looking forward to 2028 Los Angeles, where baseball will be a sport again. Jake Mintz looks at the...2024
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• On Ryan Braun, Brewers Walk of Famer

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Brewer superstar is a legend, but has a complicated legacy Ryan Braun was inducted into the Walk of Fame over the weekend, one of the highest honors the Milwaukee Brewers can bestow upon a former player. Braun is the 23rd member of the Walk of Fame, a group that includes not just Brewer legends but also those from the Milwaukee Braves (Eddie Mathews, J...2024
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• Hammerin' Hank's legacy at center of birthday bash
Hank Aaron beamed with pride as approximately 800 guests gathered at the Delta Flight Museum on Friday night to provide him an early birthday party. Some of the most treasured artifacts from his legendary career were flown in from Cooperstown for this celebration, which counted Hall of Famers Frank Robinson and Bud Selig among its distinguished guests....2017
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• Hammerin' Hank's legacy at center of birthday bash
Hank Aaron beamed with pride as approximately 800 guests gathered at the Delta Flight Museum on Friday night to provide him an early birthday party. Some of the most treasured artifacts from his legendary career were flown in from Cooperstown for this celebration, which counted Hall of Famers Frank Robinson and Bud Selig among its distinguished guests....2017
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• Would Bonds, Clemens Entry Open Up Hall of Fame Floodgates?
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Star-Power, Rebuilt Rosters Make NL West Must-See TV
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"Commissioner Bud Selig says he will listen to what the doctors say before deciding what punishment will be handed down to the pitcher."

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"“There is no doubt that Hack Wilson’s RBI total should be 191,” commissioner Bud Selig says."

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"He’s made several efforts to get this ban rescinded, most recently after Rob Manfred took over from Bud Selig as Commissioner in 2015."

2021
"“If Henry is watching down, he will enjoy this World Series because of Dusty, above all,” Bud Selig said of Dusty Baker, who bonded with Aaron in their time together in Atlanta."

2020
"A judge ruled Thursday that baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, his predecessor, Bud Selig, and his top deputy, Dan Halem, are to be deposed by April 3 in a lawsuit over injuries a fan suffered when he was hit by a foul ball at Wrigley Field."

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"MLB Faith And Hope Report: 2019"

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"Pace of play has been one of the chief initiatives for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred since he succeeded Bud Selig, with a pitch clock among the potential rules changes most frequently discussed in recent months."

2017
"Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez will be joined by John Schuerholz and Bud Selig as the Class of 2017 is enshrined in Cooperstown."

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"Selig, Schuerholz elected to Hall of Fame"

2015
"Ideally for those people irate at the performance-enhancing-drug scandals he has been named in, Rodriguez would have come off his yearlong suspension handed down by former commissioner Bud Selig and been a disaster for the New York Yankees."

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"Commissioner Bud Selig released a statement via the MLB Public Relations Twitter account: Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter sent his condolences, and pitcher Marco Gonzales also spoke out: The Cardinals released a statement on Taveras' passing via Jesse Spector of Sporting News: MLB's official Twitter account paid tribute to Taveras as well: Taveras' pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning of Game 2 helped lift St."

• Is MLB expansion the cure to baseball’s lack of offense?
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• This Day in Braves History: Josh Donaldson wins N.L. comeback player of the year award
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• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton wins NL MVP Award
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones finishes second in 2005 NL MVP voting
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 15
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz wins N.L. Cy Young award
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 11
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• This Day in Braves History: David Justice wins the N.L. Rookie of the Year award

Set 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...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: October 30

On this day a dozen years ago, Jake Peavy was awarded some Gold. | Ron Vesely/MLB via Getty Images Jake Peavy, Gold Glover 1959 He was acquired before the start of the 1958 season, and part of the cost was trading the popular Minnie Miñoso, so pitcher Early Wynn didn’t start out on the right side of things with a lot of Sox fans. Compounding the issue was a mediocre 1958 season. In 1959, h...2024
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• On Ryan Braun, Brewers Walk of Famer
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• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton wins NL MVP Award
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta calls up Andruw Jones
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• Outside The Confines: Going for gold
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 29

John Baker | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Baker Game, Jon Garland heads south, and other stories. Happy birthdays to Tyson Miller and a throng of Cubs. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorfu...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 1

Set Number: X31256 TK2 A no-foolin’ M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from ‘reputable sources’. Unrest on the horizon and some of baseball’s sad passings. Also, a homer that wasn’t, 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 t...2024
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• Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t

Often lost in the celebration of Atlanta’s 14 division crowns from 1991 though 2005 is the one they didn’t win - but didn’t count - in 1994. After the Boston Braves won the 1914 World Series, earning the moniker the “Miracle Braves” in the process after going 68-19 in their final 87 games to win the National League, the Braves franchise only made five appearances in the postseason until 1991. Fiv...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz wins N.L. Cy Young award
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• This day in Braves History: The Niekro brothers make history together

Phil beats his brother Joe and they both end up going down in baseball history. Braves Franchise History 1912: The Giants clinch the National League flag with a sweep of the Braves, winning, 8-3 and 4-0. Christy Mathewson coasts to his 23rd win in the opener and Al Demaree, recently called up from Mobile where he was 25-10, shuts out the Braves on seven hits in the nitecap. Demaree strikes out ni...2024
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• A conversation with Sean Hanish, director of “Just A Bit Outside”

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Hanish talks about the film, which premieres next week If you’ve been paying attention to Brewers broadcasts recently, you may remember some discussion about an upcoming documentary, ”Just a Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers.” My interest was especially piqued when Robin Yount discussed the film at length when he was in the booth for his 50th-anni...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Going for gold
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• On Ryan Braun, Brewers Walk of Famer
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 28

After the catch, Travis Wood is all smiles. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Famous outfielder Travis Wood 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 ...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 1
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 15

Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The wrong Hall-of-Famer 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...2024
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• This Day in MLB History: March 4th

Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images MLB History 1884 - National League owners agree to provide two separate team benches to minimize fraternizing among opposing players during games. 1886 - The National league adopts the stolen base and the four foot by seven foot pitcher’s box. The NL also retains seven balls for a walk and rejects a rule that would award a batter first bas...2024
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• Cardinals Outfielder Oscar Taveras Dies at the Age of 22
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• A-Rod Continues to Turn Back the Clock for His Best Season in Years
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• MLB All-Star Game 2016: Host, Location, Date and More
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• Padres' Petco Park selected to host '16 All-Star Game
San Diego, colloquially known as "America's Finest City," has been awarded Major League Baseball's 2016 All-Star Game, Commissioner Bud Selig announced on Thursday. It will be the third time the Padres will host the Midsummer Classic and first at Petco Park, which opened in the East Village section of downtown in 2004....2015
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• Pete Rose Reportedly Bet on Reds Games He Played in During 1986 Season
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• California Governor Bans Smokeless Tobacco at Baseball Parks
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• Pete Rose has formally requested MLB reinstatement
Pete Rose wants back into organized baseball at the highest level. Major League Baseball’s all-time hit king has made a formal request to be reinstated, new MLB commissioner Rob Manfred revealed Monday, according to CBSSports.com. Rose, of course, is serving a lifetime ban for betting on baseball. “I do have a formal request from Pete. I will be in communications with his representatives,” Manfr...2015
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• Pete Rose Formally Petitions MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred for Reinstatement
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• Gary Peters, 1937-2023
Our tribute to the Rookie of the Year and dominant 1960s pitching force comes in the form of an extended Q&A With the passing of Gary Peters, once again we are able to produce a wonderful tribute to him in the form of an extended Q&A. Peters, by WAR, was the 17th-best pitcher in the history of a very pitching-rich franchise, and tied with Ray Durham for 38th-best player overall. Our sincerely cond...2023
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• Major Lockout Bummer
In solidarity with MLB players, I drove to a cliff on the PCH, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, stepped out of my Sebring while it was still in neutral, locked the doors, and watched as it rolled off the cliff, crashing into the roof of a billionaire's beachfront home. To illustrate the MLB owners' position, I went to a Chipotle, and on a sign clearly labeled "pull," I pushed for hours, screaming, "...2022
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• Cardinals' Pristine MLB Reputation at Stake in Hacking Scandal Investigation
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• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton wins NL MVP Award
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz wins N.L. Cy Young award
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 15
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• Outside The Confines: Rob Manfred has an expiration date

Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Rejoice, baseball fans, we now have an idea of when the Manfred era will end. If we’re being honest, the role of MLB Commissioner is not an enviable one. The job, by its very nature, is inclined to create ire among fans, as the person in charge is trying to appease fans, players, but mostly owners, and the goals of those three groups rarely...2024
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• New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers great says MLB tried to hide his steroid concerns, force him out of league

A former New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star claims Bud Selig tried to "hush" his concerns about steroids early in the scandal....2024
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• A hypothetical 2024 Hall of Fame ballot

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images I don’t have a Hall of Fame vote, but if I did, this is what it would look like. This is an exercise that I have thought about doing for the last three years, but ultimately decided that it wasn’t worth the trouble. Voting for Baseball’s Hall of Fame in my opinion is the ultimate honor for a writer, but in recent years we have seen b...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 15

Mickey Livingston coming home. | Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images/Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. PED cleanup, Bonds indicted, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s col...2023
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• Rob Manfred’s term as Commissioner extended for another five years
Al Yellon This is news, so we’re reporting it. Major League Baseball today announced the extension of Commissioner Rob Manfred’s term, which will now run through January 25, 2029. The vote was taken now, before Manfred’s deal expired, for this reason: The vote ... comes right at the start of a window of 18 months before the expiration of the commissioner’s term where a majority vote of lea...2023
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