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• Today in White Sox History: July 27

Jim Rivera was out on this play, but his RBI single helped lead the White Sox to a win in their biggest single-game attendance ever, on this day 71 years ago. A record South Side crowd enjoys a whitewash of the Yankees 1951 Among many injustices betraying a pro-Yankees slant in Major League Baseball over the years, this was egregious as they come. It was the start of a four-game series at ...2025
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• The most Hall of Famers, yearly update (2025)

Back in January, when we knew the five former players who were going to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for 2025, I wrote a post on those five players, mentioning how many cards I had of each of them. I went back to that post to see if I had gained any cards of Dick Allen, Dave Parker, CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki or Bobby Wagner since. I did. None for Sabathia or Wa...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: The Braves establish a Major League record when they use five pitchers in the same inning

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1939 - A Boston Bees fan jumps from the stands to punch Boston catcher Al Lopez after he drops a pop up in foul territory for the second time in the game. The Bees finished the game with seven errors. 1967 - The Braves establish a major league record when they use five pitchers in the same inning in a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals....2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 9

Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Adam Greenberg’s fateful at-bat 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 handy Cubs timeline,...2025
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• Outside The Confines: The next generation

Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images Players today are better than ever. LSU wins the Men’s College World Series. More on the Rafael Devers trade and other news from around MLB. Good morning. For all of you yelling at the kids to get off your lawn, J.J. Cooper has five reasons why players today are better than those of the past. If you want more evidence, Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorows...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: June 13

On this day 117 years ago, the White Sox won their 10th straight and stormed into first place. | Chicago Tribune The South Siders’ win streak hits 10, and first place is their reward 1908 Not to upstage the next Ed Walsh item on this day, but in a 5-1 win over the New York Highlanders (Yankees) the hurler not only tossed a complete game six-hitter, but stole home! The run was part of a dou...2025
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• MLB’s biggest surprises from the season’s first month

Photo by Suzanna Mitchell/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images Jung Hoo Lee, Tyler Mahle highlight baseball’s biggest surprises. There’s nothing like the start of a new baseball season. The soothing, familiar sounds of the crack of the bat and a fastball burying itself in a catcher’s mitt. The contagious optimism found in all 30 clubhouses, from the defending champions to the last-place club ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Henry Aaron hits his 399th and 400th career homers in same game

Set Number: X11755 R7 F20 The Hammer hits one of many milestone homers he’d hit over the course of his storied career. Braves Franchise History 1933: The Boston Braves fall to the New York Giants 1-0 at the Polo Grounds as umpire Charlie Pfirman officiated his 1,700th consecutive National League game. 1941: A syndicate of 12 people purchased 73 percent of the Braves for $350,000. 1943: ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Jason Heyward homers in his first career at-bat

Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images “Welcome to the Show!” Braves Franchise History 1971: The Atlanta Braves defeat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 in the first opener ever played at Riverfront Stadium. 1997: In the second game in the history of Turner Field, rain forced the suspension of the Braves and Cubs in the seventh inning. Several players will spend the night in the clubhouse. The Brav...2025
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• The Braves will be fine, right? Right?

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Surely there’s no way this team is this bad, right? Come cope with me, y’all. The Atlanta Braves are currently off to an absolutely abysmal start, especially when compared to the lofty expectations that this ballclub had heading into the season. They’ve played six games, lost six games and the reason is glaringly clear. The offense has been nightmaris...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 31

Two eventual Hall-of-Famers, Al López and Casey Stengel, joke around at Yankee Stadium in 1958. El Señor gets the Hall call 1909 White Sox catcher Billy Sullivan secured a patent on the first chest protector. It contained a wind pad with compressed air and became the forerunner of the modern catcher’s chest protector. Sullivan was the White Sox catcher from 1901-14. Sullivan gets the paten...2025
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• Remembering the career of Bobby Shantz

He was a lefty with the heart of a lion. My father used to regale me with stories about old baseball players and teams. I suppose that’s the reason I’m more interested in the old times than the modern game. Dad was a Brooklyn Dodgers fan, so I heard a lot of stories about “Dem Bums” growing up, but he also had an appreciation for any player with talent. He admired stars like Stan Musial and Willie...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 25

Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Holiday birthdays aplenty, and RIP to Rickey*. 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 unfo...2024
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"Managed by the legendary Casey Stengel, the ‘42 Braves were anything but legendary as they finished the season with a record of 59-89-2, with only the Philaelphia Phils (Yes, just Phils) going 42-100 preventing the Braves from finishing in last place in the National League that season."

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"1948: The New York Yankees name Casey Stengel as their new manager replacing Bucky Harris."

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"1936 - The Brooklyn Dodgers name Burleigh Grimes as their new manager replacing Casey Stengel."

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"National League baseball returned to New York City 60 years ago, and Manager Casey Stengel knew exactly what he was brought in to sell."

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"Jerry Koosman, 78, who starred for 1969 Mets en route to a World Series title, became the fifth player or coach to have his jersey retired by New York on Saturday night, joining Mike Piazza, Tom Seaver, Gil Hodges and Casey Stengel."

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"A great anecdote about McCovey from Casey Stengel."

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"com will go around the horn to break down each area of the Yankees' roster, and as Casey Stengel once said, "You've got to have a catcher or you're going to have a lot of passed balls."

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"Ardizoia, 95, a pitcher who appeared in just one major league game, attended Joe DiMaggio’s wedding, gave a helping hand to Babe Ruth and spent a season playing for Casey Stengel in the minors."

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"On this date in 2000, Joe Torre became the fifth manager to win four World Series championships, joining Joe McCarthy, Casey Stengel, Connie Mack, and Walter Alston in the exclusive club."

• Today in White Sox History: July 27
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• Outside The Confines: Fade to Black

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Rockies fire their longtime manager. The Red Sox are trying to calm a feud with their star slugger. And other news from baseball over the weekend. Good morning. On Saturday, the Colorado Rockies lost 21-0 to the San Diego Padres. So on Sunday, the Rockies fired their longtime manager Bud Black. Bench coach Mike Redmond was also let go. Third base coach Warren...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Jason Heyward homers in his first career at-bat
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves pitch combined no-hitter in spring training tie

Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images This is what spring training is all about, right? Braves Franchise History 2015: Nine Atlanta Braves pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter against the Astros but the game ends in a 2-2 tie after 10 innings. 2016: Major League Baseball announces that the Braves and the Marlins will play a game at Fort Bragg on July 3. MLB History 1900: The National L...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Mike Minor requests a trade — if he’s not in the starting rotation

Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images What a time to be alive Braves Franchise History 2010: The Atlanta Braves reached an agreement with 18-year old Dominican shortstop Edward Salcedo to a reported $1.6 million deal. Salcedo will spend six seasons in the minors and will never reach the major leagues. 2012: Mike Minor tells the Braves that he wants to be traded if he is not in the team’s st...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 31
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• This Day in Braves History: January 27th

Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1944 - The Boston Braves fire manager Casey Stengel as new owners Lou Perini, Guido Lugo and Joseph Maney take over the team. 1966 - Wisconsin State Circuit Court Judge Elmer W. Roller rules that the Braves must remain in Milwaukee or the National League must promise Wisconsin an expansion team for the 19...2025
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• Remembering the career of Bobby Shantz
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• Today in White Sox History: January 31
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• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton is named N.L. MVP

Braves Franchise History 1991 - Terry Pendleton is named as MVP of the National League. Pendleton led the lead in batting average (.319) and hits with 187. Pendleton will also win NL Comeback Player of the Year and his third Gold Glove Award. Pittsburgh’s Barry Bonds finished second in the voting. MLB History 1901 - Ban Johnson and Charles Comiskey lease Sportsman’s Park for five years for an Amer...2024
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• Dodgers' greatest World Series bangers

Over the past seven years, I've learned that if the Dodgers are in the World Series, I'm going to need to post about it -- and I probably can't post about anything else.It's just difficult to get interested in a regular topic when All Of That is going on (I actually get annoyed when following along on social media during a Series game when a non-Series post slips in). The Dodgers are in...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 30

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Luke Little and others! Jake Arrieta no-hits the Dodgers, 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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• Do the Giants finally have a good offensive line?

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Good enough, if one more piece falls into place When the New York Mets were formed in 1962, they (in)famously used the first pick in the expansion draft on nondescript catcher Hobie Landrith. When asked why, manager Casey Stengel said, “You have to have a catcher because if you don’t you’re likely going to have a lot of passed balls.” There should be a s...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: July 27

Iván Calderón makes the steal of the season 1951 Among many injustices betraying a pro-Yankees slant in Major League Baseball over the years, this was egregious as they come. It was the start of a four-game series at Yankee Stadium, with Chicago trailing New York and Boston by just 3 1⁄2 games in the standing. The White Sox trailed the Yankees, 3-2, when the game was delayed 25 minutes by rain. Wh...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 9
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• A Chat With Sam McWilliams, Hat Stove, Story Time!

With December in mid-swing the hot stove is heating up, Willy Adames got a payday and Blake Snell found a new home as well. Today we hear from an old friend and a new one, with several good tales told.MR FREDERICK'S STORY TIME!This summer I was in contact with the wonderful Mr. Frederick. A longtime baseball fan, Mr. Frederick has sent along some stories that I will be very happy...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 17

Sam Snead | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Sam Snead, no-hitters, 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 various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. He...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 5

Happy birthday, Steve Clevenger! | Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Steve Clevenger, and other stories, on an important day in history. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with p...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 19, 2024

When I searched “Comiskey” and “Royals”, I got “Tartabull” and I’m good with that | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A surprisingly busy mid-January news day Sigh. I guess I get to start with stadium talk again as that was the biggest news. We’ll start with The Star story on this: With only hours to spare Thursday, Jackson County Executive Frank White vetoed an ordinance that would h...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 29

Photo credit should read JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Howard Johnson and the Randy Myers defense club subdue an unruly fan. Happy birthday to Howard. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, ...2023
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• Rinaldo Ardizoia, the Oldest Living Yankee, Reflects on His Career
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• This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux needs just 78 pitches in complete game against Cubs
Photo by SPX/Diamond Images via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1939 - A Boston Bees fan jumps from the stands to punch Boston catcher Al Lopez after he drops a pop up in foul territory for the second time in the game. The Bees finished the game with seven errors. 1967 - The Braves establish a major league record when they use five pitchers in the same inning in a 5-4 loss to the Ca...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits his 400th home run
Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1933 - The Boston Braves fall to the New York Giants 1-0 at the Polo Grounds as umpire Charlie Pfirman officiated his 1,700th consecutive National League game. 1941 - A syndicate of 12 people purchased 73 percent of the Braves for $350,000. 1943 - Boston Braves manager Casey Stengel is struck by a taxi and suffers a fra...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Freddie Freeman named NL MVP

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1923 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielders Casey Stengel and Bill Cunningham as well as shortstop Dave Bancroft from the New York Giants in exchange for pitchers Joe Oeschger and Bill Southworth. 2015 - The Braves trade shortstop Andrelton Simmons and catcher Jose Briceno to the Angels in exchange for shortstop Erick Aybar and...2023
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• This day in Braves history: Freddie Freeman hits NLDS-winning homer off Josh Hader

Photo by Michael Zarrilli/Getty Images This would be the biggest home run he’d hit in a Braves uniform — until later on that month. Braves Franchise History 1998: The Atlanta Braves score five runs in the eighth inning to rally and defeat the San Diego Padres 7-6. Michael Tucker hits a three-run home run and drives in five runs in the game. 1999: Greg Maddux and the Braves defeat the Mets...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton is named N.L. MVP
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• Ottoneu: Lucas’ Keep or Cut Decisions at SP
“Good pitching beats good hitting.” I think Casey Stengel said that. The replacement level for a starting pitcher in Ottoneu FanGraphs points leagues is 4.55 P/IP. I said that. What is “good pitching?” from a fantasy baseball standpoint in a very specific format? Well, there are many inputs you can add to the calculation to […] Source...2024

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• Wednesday Rockpile: Bud Black wasn’t the main problem, but he certainly wasn’t the answer for the Rockies

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 “It wasn’t Bud Black’s fault.” That phrase keeps getting thrown around by the wider media landscape in the wake of the Colorado Rockies firing their long-time manager on Sunday. They quickly claim that no one could win with this Rockies team, and that the manager can only do so much when those...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Sean Kazmar goes 12 full seasons between big league appearances

Photo by David Banks/Getty Images Never give up! Braves Franchise History 1932: New York Giants first baseman Bill Terry ties a National League record with 21 putouts as the Giants beat the Boston Braves, 5-0, behind Hal Schumacher’s two-hit shutout. 1934: At Ebbets Field, Casey Stengel makes his managerial debut, but his Brooklyn Dodgers lose, 8-7, to the Boston Braves. 1947: The Brookly...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: October 15

On this day a century ago, the White Sox and Giants left North America for Europe, and a 10th anniversary “world tour.” | Chicago Tribune Ten years after, the South Siders and Giants shove off again to Europe 1917 The White Sox won their second World Series title, beating the New York Giants four games to two. The score in the series clincher was also 4-2. Just two days after finishing the...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Boston fires Casey Stengel

Braves Franchise History 1944 - The Boston Braves fire manager Casey Stengel as new owners Lou Perini, Guido Lugo and Joseph Maney take over the team. 1966 - Wisconsin State Circuit Court Judge Elmer W. Roller rules that the Braves must remain in Milwaukee or the National League must promise Wisconsin an expansion team for the 1966 season. MLB History 1927 - Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis...2024
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