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  • This Day in Braves History: Braves acquire Joc Pederson from the Cubs
    • This Day in Braves History: Braves acquire Joc Pederson from the Cubs
    Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1934: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Waite Hoyt shutout Boston Braves 5-0. 1948: The Boston Braves beat the Cubs 2-1 in 13 innings. 1956: The Milwaukee Braves sweep the Pirates in a doubleheader. Hank Aaron starts his 25-game hitting streak in game two. 1969: The Braves split a doubleheader against the Reds....2025
  • The Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game. That HR Derby will be better than the last one at Wrigley
    • The Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game. That HR Derby will be better than the last one at Wrigley
    Ryne Sandberg and Mark McGwire prepare for the 1990 Home Run Derby | Photo by Steve Goldstein/Getty Images The official announcement of Wrigley’s next Midsummer Classic will come later this month. In the meantime, here’s the story of possibly the worst Home Run Derby ever. After a 37-year absence, the Cubs and Wrigley Field will once again host MLB’s All-Star Game two summers from now in 2...2025
  • This Day in Braves History: Aaron Brothers homer in the same inning
    • This Day in Braves History: Aaron Brothers homer in the same inning
    You don’t see that everyday! And in the ninth inning, too! Braves Franchise History 1957: In Pittsburgh, Braves IF Felix Mantilla and OF Billy Bruton collide while chasing a pop fly. Mantilla will miss 19 games while Bruton will suffer knee damage and be out almost a year. 1962: For the first time since 1938, when the Waner brothers pulled the trick, brothers Hank Aaron and Tommie Aaron homer in ...2025
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  • Today in White Sox History: July 9
    • Today in White Sox History: July 9
    On this day 38 years ago, Ozzie Guillén made as much difference in a White Sox win with his bat as his glove. | Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images Ozzie slaps out five hits in a South Side win! 1910 Near the start of an arduous, 22-game road trip that took them to every American League city but St. Louis, the White Sox dropped a doubleheader nightcap at Yankee Stadium, 3-2, in 11 innings. While tha...2025
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  • Matt Olson’s consecutive game streak reaches 700
    • Matt Olson’s consecutive game streak reaches 700
    Brett Davis-Imagn Images The first baseman joins a former Atlanta Braves legend on an exclusive list. Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 700 consecutive games when he took his bat to the plate in the top of the first inning of tonight’s game against the New York Mets. Olson is only the fifth player since divisional play started in 1969 to reach that milestone, joining fo...2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: After 21 seasons with Atlanta, John Smoltz makes his Red Sox debut
    • 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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  • • The Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game. That HR Derby will be better than the last one at Wrigley
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  • • Today in White Sox History: July 9
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  • • This Day in Braves History: After 21 seasons with Atlanta, John Smoltz makes his Red Sox debut
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  • This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn throws 18 strikeouts in a 15-inning game
    • This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn throws 18 strikeouts in a 15-inning game
    Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Ol’ Lefty delivers one of the finest starts of his storied career. Braves Franchise History 1952: Warren Spahn ties the National League record of 18 strikeouts in a 15 inning, 3-1 loss to the Cubs. MLB History 1933: Lou Gehrig and manager Joe McCarthy are ejected. McCarthy is given a three-game suspension but Gehrig isn’t keeping his consecutive games played st...2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: Dallas Keuchel signs one year deal
    • This Day in Braves History: Dallas Keuchel signs one year deal
    Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The veteran hurler chooses to stay in Atlanta for another season. Braves Franchise History 1986: San Diego Padres manager Steve Boros is ejected before the first pitch of the game with the Atlanta Braves when he tries to give umpire Charlie Williams a videotape of a disputed play in the previous night’s 4-2 loss to Atlanta. 2013: Yasiel Puig continues t...2025
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  • Baseball history unpacked, June 2
    • Baseball history unpacked, June 2
    Lou Gehrig | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, Babe Ruth’s last game, Memorable retirements, historically-great games and other stories. Lou Gehrig’s* Day. 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 ...2025
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  • Chet Lemon Q&A
    • Chet Lemon Q&A
    Steve Snowden/Getty Images Our historian, Mark Liptak, shares his 2004 conversation with the star center fielder With news of Chet Lemon’s passing on Thursday, our Mark Liptak was in touch quickly from the road, taking time out of his broadcasting work to share his interview with Chet from 2004. It follows here, in edited form. Chet Lemon is another one of those very good White Sox playe...2025
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  • Sports’ unbreakable records, from Jerry Rice to Don Bradman
    • Sports’ unbreakable records, from Jerry Rice to Don Bradman
    Amber Searls-Imagn Images Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky has us thinking about sport’s unreachable records The 2024 NHL season is underway, and one of the major storylines on the ice this season concerns one player’s pursuit of a record previously thought unreachable. Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin began the year 40 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time mark of 894 career...2025
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  • This Day in Braves history: MLB suspends John Rocker
    • This Day in Braves history: MLB suspends John Rocker
    He certainly earned it! Braves Franchise History 1941: Paul Waner, released by the Pittsburgh Pirates last December, signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Waner will play 11 games before moving to the Boston Braves, but he will return to Brooklyn in 1943. 2000: Atlanta Braves reliever John Rocker is suspended from baseball until May 1st by Commissioner Bud Selig for his racial and ethnic remarks in an...2025
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  • A tribute to Morganna the Kissing Bandit
    • A tribute to Morganna the Kissing Bandit
    Photo by Dale Brazao/Toronto Star via Getty Images The kissing bandit of baseball Okay, you asked for it and I’ll deliver it. Specifically, Karldared asked for it, but you’re all still getting it. Karl asked me if I’d write a remembrance about Morganna the Kissing Bandit. I thought I had covered this ample territory in an earlier story, but a quick Google check shows it was just a figment ...2025

Cal Ripken lifestyle

  • • Cal Ripken Jr. auctioning off stunning mansion
    MLB Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. has a net worth of nearly $75 million, a majority of that stemming from his baseball career. Here’s a dude that was earning multiples of millions per year back in the 1980s. That’s an insane thing to consider.It also enabled Ripken to purchase this stunning 24-acre mansion in Reisterstown, Md. After initially putting the property on the market for a cool $12.5 mill...2018
  • • With Lessons of Game's Greats, Mike Trout Poised for Move from MVP to MLB Icon
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  • • 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame "Snubs" Just Have to Wait Their Turn
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "The difference was immediate — 27 home runs were hit in the 1991 Derby in Toronto, with Cal Ripken Jr."

  • 2024
    "Angelos family to sell Orioles for $1.725B to private equity moguls, Cal Ripken Jr. involved, per report"

  • 2023
    "I remember Cal Ripken Jr."

  • 2022
    "Cal Ripken Jr. congratulates Phil Kessel on becoming NHL's iron man"

  • 2021
    "Ohtani becomes the 16th recipient of the award, which was first given to Cal Ripken Jr."

  • 2020
    "Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr."

  • 2019
    ", Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Cal Ripken Jr."

  • 2018
    "0 Baltimore Orioles Cal Ripken Jr."

  • 2017
    "For the period as a whole, only Wade Boggs, Henderson and Cal Ripken—all AL players and future Hall of Famers—were more valuable."

  • 2016
    "He's the fourth player in history to win MVP a year after winning Rookie of the Year, joining Cal Ripken Jr."

  • 2015
    "Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr."

  • 2014
    "The team's Twitter feed celebrated: Here's a look at the final out and ensuing moments of ecstasy in Baltimore: As ESPN Stats & Info noted, this is the first time the O's have won the East since the days of Cal Ripken Jr."

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Cal Ripken trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • This Day in Braves History: Dallas Keuchel signs one year deal
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  • • Chet Lemon Q&A
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  • Grant Paulsen was born to talk sports
    • Grant Paulsen was born to talk sports
    I got the chance to prolific radio host Grant Paulsen about the Nationals and his own career Grant Paulsen has been a fixture on 106.7 The Fan for years now. Talking to him, it is easy to see why. He is a natural communicator who is a passionate sports fan. Grant could talk all day long. He is also able to provide a level of substance as well. Getting to chat with him was a pleasure, as he is a ve...2025
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  • It's easier to reach the top
    • It's easier to reach the top
      Today is the fifth anniversary of the Dodgers' trade with the Red Sox in which the Dodgers gained Mookie Betts for a bag of beans. It's not a coincidence that at around the same time, Betts moved into the top 10 in terms of the number of cards in my collection. Two World Series wins with one of MLB's flagship teams and being a hell of a bowler will do tat. He's now at No. 10, according...2025
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  • • This Day in Braves history: MLB suspends John Rocker
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  • Celebrating the legacy of Felix Mantilla
    • Celebrating the legacy of Felix Mantilla
    Photo by Donald Uhrbrock/Getty Images baseball community icon Even though I write primarily about the Kansas City Royals, from time to time I venture out to other stories that need to be told. A few weeks ago, I wrote about one James Beckum, a former player in the Negro Leagues who was an icon in his native Milwaukee. Beckum helped found a Little League on the city’s north side which is st...2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: Boston Braves become Boston Bees
    • This Day in Braves History: Boston Braves become Boston Bees
    Photo by: Diamond Images/Getty Images For the next few years, the Braves become the Bees until they decide to become the Braves again. Got it? Braves Franchise History 1936: The new owners of the Boston Braves conduct a survey of newspaper reporters, asking them to come up with a new nickname for the franchise. The reporters select the Bees, which will be used throughout the 1940 season. ...2025
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  • The right man, for the right franchise
    • The right man, for the right franchise
    Focus on Sport/Getty Images Jeff Torborg treated everyone he met well, made many friends and raised a great family. He will be greatly missed  He was the right man, at the right time for the right franchise. Jeff Torborg, former major league catcher and former White Sox manager, passed away on Sunday, at the age of 83. He was suffering from Parkinson’s Disease the last several years, ...2025
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  • Ever-present and relegated to the sidelines, women’s baseball is finally being seen
    • Ever-present and relegated to the sidelines, women’s baseball is finally being seen
    Teammates Mio Namai, Miu Shiraishi, and Ayaka Osada celebrate Team Samurai’s World Cup Championship in 2024. | Courtesy Jean Fruth/See Her Be Her “See Her Be Her” chronicles the rise of Women’s baseball. In another world on an alternate timeline, tennis great Billie Jean King might have been a professional baseball player. Elly Ripken could have been a star ball player in the legendary Ri...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones agrees to 3-year contract with Atlanta
    • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones agrees to 3-year contract with Atlanta
    Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire shortstop Eddie Joost and pitcher Nate Andrews from the Reds in exchange for shortstop Eddie Miller. 2005 - The Atlanta Braves agree to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract. MLB History 1916 - The National Commission orders that injured players shall receive full pay ...2024

Cal Ripken stats and results

  • • The Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game. That HR Derby will be better than the last one at Wrigley
    2025
  • • This Day in Braves History: Aaron Brothers homer in the same inning
    2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: Andrew Jones and Javy Lopez go back to back in consecutive innings
    • This Day in Braves History: Andrew Jones and Javy Lopez go back to back in consecutive innings
    Talk about clicking! Braves Franchise History 1947: In the first night game played at Fenway Park, the Red Sox score all their runs in the 5th inning to beat Chicago, 5-3. The contest is not the first major league game to be played under the lights in Boston, with the cross-town NL rivals the Braves having played an evening tilt last season against New York at Braves Field. 1957: In a game which ...2025
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Dallas Keuchel signs one year deal
    2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron becomes the first player to have his number retired by two teams
    • This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron becomes the first player to have his number retired by two teams
    Braves Franchise History 1947 - Jackie Robinson makes his major league debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Boston Braves. Robinson goes hitless, but scores the deciding run in a 5-3 win at Ebbets Field. 1954 - Hank Aaron collects the first hit of his major league career as he goes 2-for-5 to help the Milwaukee Braves to a 7-6 win over the Cardinals. 1977 - Hank Aaron becomes the first pla...2025
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  • • LA Knight: I Got A Little Tony Stark In Me, Some Would Say
    LA Knight reacts to once again earning a US Title shot. On Friday's edition of WWE SmackDown, LA Knight would feature amongst a tournament of other possible challengers for the WWE US Title, first defeating Santos Escobar before facing off with Jacob Fatu and Carmelo Hayes in a triple threat match to earn a shot at Shinsuke Nakamura's US title. In a backstage promo after the match, Knight reacted ...2025
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  • • Sports’ unbreakable records, from Jerry Rice to Don Bradman
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  • • It's easier to reach the top
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  • • The right man, for the right franchise
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  • • A tribute to Morganna the Kissing Bandit
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Aaron Brothers homer in the same inning
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  • • Chet Lemon Q&A
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  • • Grant Paulsen was born to talk sports
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  • • Sports’ unbreakable records, from Jerry Rice to Don Bradman
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  • • It's easier to reach the top
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  • • This Day in Braves history: MLB suspends John Rocker
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  • • Celebrating the legacy of Felix Mantilla
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Boston Braves become Boston Bees
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  • • The right man, for the right franchise
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  • • A tribute to Morganna the Kissing Bandit
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Top Cal Ripken news

  • • Ripken says he's cancer-free after March surgery
    Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. said he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February, had surgery in March and has made a full recovery....2020
  • • Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. announces prostate cancer diagnosis
    The Orioles legend says he is cancer-free following treatment...2020
  • • Cal Ripken Jr. Expresses Interest in Managing the Washington Nationals
    2015
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  • • When Cal Ripken Jr. Became a God, Broke the Unbreakable Record
    2015
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  • • Brett Favre, Terrell Owens Headline Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016 Nominees
    2015
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  • • #TBT: Ripken wins HR Derby, ASG MVP in '91
    All these years later, Cal Ripken Jr. remembers rounding the bases thinking, "Now how did I do that?" Why not? Perhaps that's the most reasonable explanation. Sometimes, even the all-time greats do things that baffle themselves....2015
  • • Baltimore Brewery Commemorates Cal Ripken Jr.'s Streak with New Beer
    2015
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  • Cal Ripken Jr. congratulates Phil Kessel on becoming NHL's iron man
    • Cal Ripken Jr. congratulates Phil Kessel on becoming NHL's iron man
    Ripken holds the MLB record with 2,632 consecutive games played.\...2022
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Cal Ripken fantasy rankings and news

  • • Gunnar Gunnar Orioles Funner
    And thus the Gunnar Henderson Era begins, not with a whimper but with a cocking of a ballpoint pen, and the cursive of a signature by the 108-year-old Peter Angelos, signing the contract to bring Gunnar up to the majors. "Gunnar, bend down to hear what Mr. Angelos wants to tell you!" His agent yells to him. Gunnar obliges, and Peter Angelos just blehs like Dracula. It's a fantastic scene, and one ...2022
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  • • Byron Buxton, 2022 Fantasy Schmohawk
    When someone says "therefore" in real-life conversation, you know they're full of shit. Byron Buxton's 2022 projections are a big, giant "therefore." People are expecting him to "therefore" for six months straight. He will need to beat the longest previous "therefore," which was Luke Voit in 2020. The longest "therefore" in history is O.J. Simpson from birth until June of 1994. A "therefore"record...2022
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  • • Top 25 Fantasy Shortstops for 2021 – Week 13
    Around Major League Baseball, there are a host of outstanding players at every position. But the deepest position is unquestionably shortstop. Need some convincing? Eleven of the top 50 players in the Razzball Player Rater rankings or shortstops. And these are not shortstops in the mold of Ozzie Smith or Omar Vizquel. These shortstops are in the mold of Cal Ripken Jr. and Alex Rodriguez, both the...2021
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  • • Albert Pujols Retires The Apostrophe From “I’m Mortal”
    Start engraving the Hall of Fame plaque for Albert Pujols now: First a Cardinal, then an Angel, always a God. Been a while since I got choked up about a player retiring, but this one had me bent over in disbelief like Brad Lidge. Often made fun of Albert Pujols, but he was arguably the greatest 1st baseman I saw. Objectively, he's the best post-war 1st baseman in MLB history. (Bet you can't guess ...2021
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  • • Pro Bowl 2016: TV Info, Injury Updates, Game Time and More
    2016
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  • • Adam Jones Stepping Up as MVP Candidate When O's Need Him Most
    2015
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  • • Joc Pederson, Corey Seager Will Make Dodgers Fans Forget Hanley, Kemp
    2015
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  • • Big Unit, Pedro, Smoltz and More: Scott Miller's 2015 Hall of Fame Ballot
    2015
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  • • The Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game. That HR Derby will be better than the last one at Wrigley
    2025
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Aaron Brothers homer in the same inning
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  • • Today in White Sox History: July 9
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, June 2
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  • This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth plays his final major league game
    • This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth plays his final major league game
    The Yankees legend ends his career in a Braves uniform. Braves Franchise History 1935: Babe Ruth makes his last major league appearance. He plays only the 1st inning of the opener of a doubleheader between the Boston Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at the Baker Bowl. Phillies pitcher Jim Bivin retires Ruth on an infield grounder in the Babe’s final major league at-bat. MLB History ...2025
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  • • Chet Lemon Q&A
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  • Today in White Sox History: April 29
    • Today in White Sox History: April 29
    After 21 losses, Frank Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles finally got a 1988 win — at the expense of the White Sox. Baltimore breaks a shameful streak, in Chicago 1901 Shortstop Frank Shugart hit the first home run in White Sox history. It came in the eighth inning of a 3-2 loss to Detroit, off of future South Side starter Frank Owen. Ironically, the 1901 season was the only one Shugart w...2025
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  • • Grant Paulsen was born to talk sports
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  • • This Day in Braves history: MLB suspends John Rocker
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  • • Celebrating the legacy of Felix Mantilla
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Cal Ripken rumors, scandals

  • • Today in White Sox History: April 29
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  • • Cal Ripken Jr. passes torch: Lamar Jackson is the ‘No. 8 in Baltimore now’
    When it comes to Baltimore sports fans, there are few who would argue against the notion that Cal Ripken Jr. is the most revered professional athlete ever put on a uniform and represent Charm City. Now, the Baltimore legend — who was the personification of the Orioles franchise for 21 outstanding seasons — believes it’s time for him to pass the torch, at least as it relates to the iconic No. 8 tha...2020
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  • • Manny Machado vs. Bryce Harper: Who Really Deserves MLB's First $400M Deal?
    2017
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  • • 'God Bless America': Bryce Harper's $400M Price Tag Could Be an MLB Game-Changer
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: PED Era Makes for Clear Choices in Hall of Fame Vote
    2016
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  • • Adam Jones Stepping Up as MVP Candidate When O's Need Him Most
    2015
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  • • 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame "Snubs" Just Have to Wait Their Turn
    2015

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