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• Farewell to the Cobra
Every once in a while I’ll switch gears and write about baseball, my favorite sport growing up. This is one of those times. I was deeply saddened to learn Dave Parker, aka “the Cobra,” passed away last Saturday following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 74. Along with my boyhood idol, Willie Stargell, Parker was a symbol of Pirates’ might during the team’s heyday in the 1970s. At 6’5...2025Visit the page Willie Stargell news today
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• Outside The Confines: Goodbye June, hello JulyPhoto by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The trade deadline and draft approach. Clayton Kershaw is on the verge of 3000 strikeouts. What’s wrong with the Mets? The Moon Mammoths are born and other news around baseball. Good morning. It’s July already. It’s getting late early, as Yogi would say. Will Leitch has seven questions as we head into July. Mark Feinsand looks at the biggest trade...2025See more Clayton Kershaw breaking news today -
• Gary Sheffield Blasts MLB for Hall of Fame Delays That Denied Dave Parker the Chance To Deliver His Final Words
Gary Sheffield didn't hold back on the MLB as Dave Parker passed away before he could give his Hall of Fame acceptance speech....2025See also Gary Sheffield latest news
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• Lest we forget: Dave Parker
The Hall of Fame outfielder who spent most of his illustrious career with the Pittsburgh Pirates died on June 28 at the age of 74. Parker, who had been suffering from Parkinson’s for more than a decade, also spent time with the Reds, Athletics, Brewers, Angels, and Blue Jays during his 19 big league seasons. […]...2025Visit the page Pittsburgh Pirates breaking news today
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• Outside The Confines: Shohei Ohtani keeps getting betterPeter Aiken-Imagn Images He just achieved a new personal best. Happy Monday, everyone! We’re getting awfully close to the All-Star break, which feels impossible to say, because surely the season just started a month ago, but that also means we’ve got all sorts of fun news and speculation. For starters, bona fide double-threat Shohei Ohtani just outdid himself, setting a new personal best...2025See also Shohei Ohtani news today -
• Remembering “The Cobra,” Dave Parker (1951-2025)Less than one month before he was to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, the slugger passed away....2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 30, 2025Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images More losses at home. The Royals lose another home series. “We’re in a rut,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Every team goes through something like this. “This is prolonged for us, and we are not hiding from that. We need ... to stack wins together. And that’s why it’s disappointing today that we didn’t.” Anne Rogers writes about the struggles pla...2025See more Matt Quatraro injury status -
• Remembering Dave Parker, the Brewer All-Star who died on SaturdayRVR Photos-Imagn Images The Hall of Famer was 74 years old Dave Parker, the former MVP outfielder and recent Hall of Fame inductee, died on Saturday. He was 74, and had been battling Parkinson’s Disease for some time. Parker, who had one of the best nicknames in baseball history, the Cobra, is best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and, later, the Cincinnati Reds. But late in ...2025Check it out Pittsburgh Pirates -
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• Baseball history unpacked, February 28Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Rick Reuschel signs as a Free Agent, 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...2025Click for news about Rick Reuschel availability report -
• Ichiro, Sabathia, Wagner inducted to Baseball Hall of FamePhoto credit should read JOHN MABANGLO/AFP via Getty Images An all-time international baseball icon will get his day in the Cooperstown sun this July, alongside pitchers CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Few Americans knew what to expect of Ichiro Suzuki when he first came to the United States in 2001. He had been an otherworldly hitter in Japan, tearing up the NPB with a .353/.421/.522 triple...2025Read about Billy Wagner injury -
• Following Years of Waiting, Dave Parker Receives Call to CooperstownPhoto by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The wait is over for Dave Parker who was elected to the Hall of Fame by Classic Era Baseball Committee. After years of waiting, years of being passed over for other players, years of wondering if it would ever be his time, Dave Parker received the call of a lifetime. A knock on the door is famous in the NFL world; a ceremonial call does the trick in ...2024See also Pittsburgh Pirates injury update -
• The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images I have thoughts. On Sunday, former Brewer All-Star Dave Parker was one of two players (along with Dick Allen) inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, via the Era Committee’s Classic Baseball Era (formerly known as the Veterans Committee) ballot. I’m a Hall junkie, so I had a million thoughts, some of which I will share. But the thought that will guide me: who...2024Click for news about Charles LeClaire injury report -
• This Day in Braves History: Braves fleece Diamondbacks for Dansby SwansonPhoto by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images A shockingly lopsided trade gives the Braves their eventual World Series-winning shortstop. Braves Franchise History 1928: The Cardinals sell veteran SS Rabbit Maranville to the Braves. 1987: The Atlanta Braves trade shortstop Rafael Ramirez to the Astros for a pair of minor leaguers. 2001: The Braves sign infielder Vinny Castilla to a two-year c...2024See also Dansby Swanson injury status -
• Braves look to fortify their roster with MLB’s Winter Meetings starting very soonPhoto by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Winter Meetings are finally upon us and we could see Alex Anthopoulos and Atlanta’s front office making some big moves over in Dallas This Sunday marks the beginning of the annual Winter Meetings for Major League Baseball. The four-day long gathering of front office members, agents and some players is a major event that takes place each offseason and...2024Visit the page Todd Kirkland injury report -
• 2025 Classic Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Dave ParkerFor a time, the Pirates' slugger was the game's best, but injuries and drugs took their toll, and have continued to weigh down his Hall of Fame case....2024
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• Parker Passes
Former outfielder Dave Parker died Saturday with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 74. He was less than a month shy of his enshrinement ceremony at the Hall of Fame. His legacy was complicated by his cocaine use and involvement in the Pittsburgh drug trials of 1985, however, with some believing that was what ultimately […]...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Should we widen the field?Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if MLB should move out the foul lines Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the swinging spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and celebrate with us. We’ve got no cover charge this evening. Let us know if we can do anything for you. There are still a couple of tables avai...2024Continue with Craig Counsell -
• Know Your Enemy Cincinnati: Marge Schott and The Fine LineFocus on Sport/Getty Images Remembering a polarizing owner Note: this year’s “Know Your Enemy” will take a few different paths. We’re not always going to examine the pitching matchups unless notable. Rather, we’ll look at the scoundrels, oddities, histories, and other elements that make our enemies interesting. Cincinnati is a surprise to the first-time visitor. If you arrive by car, fr...2024See more Brett Ballantini -
• Not in the Hall of Fame: Dave Parker
They called Dave Parker “The Cobra” and the nickname fit. He could strike with his bat, his legs and his throwing arm and during the last half of the 1970’s he could arguably make a claim as the best player in the league; in fact he did make that claim.The stats agree with Mr. Parker. He was the most dangerous player at the plate and if he wasn’t aiming for the fences, he would calmly stroke a ...2017Continue with Roberto Clemente
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"Dave Parker received 14 of 16 votes, while DIck Allen got 13 as both reached the 75% threshold to gain entrance to baseball's Hall of Fame from the classic era." - 2023
"The channel has produced some terrific documentaries over the years on figures like Dave Parker, Johnny Bench, Don Mattingly, Ken Griffey Jr." - 2022
"Dave Parker homers in the 11th off Bruce Sutter to give the Bucs their 7th straight win and 30th in their last 38 since August 12th." - 2021
"Dave Parker and Al Oliver recall a time when the Midsummer Classic was a celebration of the game’s many African American stars." - 2018
"Dave Parker was one of baseball's most talented and entertaining players during his 19-year big league career, which began with the Pirates in 1973." - 2017
"Dave Parker was an intimidating force when he wielded a 37-ounce bat during the 1970s and '80s for six Major League teams." - 2016
"The Cubs are trying to pull off what the old Willie "Pops" Stargell and Dave Parker Pittsburgh Pirates did to the Baltimore Orioles in 1979." - 2015
"He's the third Reds player to win the Derby after Dave Parker captured the title in 1985 and Eric Davis was co-champion with Ruben Sierra in 1989."
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• Remembering Dave Parker, the Brewer All-Star who died on Saturday
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves hit into 7 double plays and beat Reds 2-0Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images A win’s a win. Braves Franchise History 1982: The Atlanta Braves tie the major-league record with seven double plays in a 2-0, 14-inning win over Cincinnati. Mario Soto pitches ten shutout innings for the Reds but gets no decision. The loss starts the Reds on a streak where they’ll lose 20 out of 23 games. 1993: Atlanta OF Ron Gant fans four times against Hou...2025See more articles Atlanta Braves contract -
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• Former Brewer CC Sabathia among three players elected to National Baseball Hall of FameRick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Sabathia joins Ichiro and Billy Wagner as the three players elected by the BBWAA on Tuesday Former Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher CC Sabathia was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2025 on Tuesday afternoon, joining Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner as the three players vote...2025See more articles Billy Wagner contract -
• Following Years of Waiting, Dave Parker Receives Call to Cooperstown
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• Outside The Confines: Juan Soto signs with New York (Mets)Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Juan Soto signs a record deal with the Amazin’s. Willy Adames goes to the Giants. Other free agent signings and a preview of the Winter Meetings. Good morning. Late-breaking news last night. And it’s beginning to look a lot like the Winter Meetings. Last night, free agent outfielder Juan Soto agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million deal. There is no def...2024See more Juan Soto contract
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• Remembering Dave Parker, the Brewer All-Star who died on Saturday
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• Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner elected to the Hall of FameGetty Images Ichiro fell one vote short of being the second player elected unanimously. Ichiro Suzuki failed to become the second player elected to the Hall of Fame unanimously, when the results of the 2025 Baseball Writers Association of America results were announced late Tuesday in a live broadcast on MLB Network. There were 394 ballots received by the Hall of Fame and Ichiro was named ...2025Read about Ichiro Suzuki statistics -
• Former Brewer CC Sabathia among three players elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame
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• Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes Billy Wagner, Ichiro Suzuki, CC SabathiaPhoto by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Andruw Jones, Brian McCann fall short on the 2025 ballot. The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced the results for the 2025 elections, as voted on by qualifying members of the Baseball Writer’s Association of America (BBWAA). On his tenth, and final appearance on the ballot, former Atlanta Braves closer Billy Wagner was elected after narrowly missi...2025See more Billy Wagner stats -
• Ichiro, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner Elected To Hall Of FameThe Hall of Fame announced the results of this year’s Baseball Writers Association of America voting. Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner topped the 75% threshold for induction. They’ll join Dick Allen and Dave Parker in the 2025 class. Allen and Parker were elected by the Classic Baseball Era committee at the Winter Meetings. Ichiro appeared on 99.7% of the…...2025Visit the page Billy Wagner statistics -
• 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame voting results: Ichiro Suzuki elected alongside CC Sabathia, Billy WagnerThe trio will join Dick Allen and Dave Parker in Cooperstown this summer...2025Read about Ichiro Suzuki stats -
• Poll: Who Would You Elect From This Year’s Hall Of Fame Ballot?
The results of this year’s round of Hall of Fame voting will be announced at 5PM CT this evening. Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia, and Billy Wagner appear to stand the best chance among this year’s crop of players to join the immortal ranks of Cooperstown alongside Dick Allen and Dave Parker this summer. That doesn’t…...2025Continue with Fame Ballot scores
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• 2025 South Side Sox Hall of Fame VoteIchiro will cross the HOF line ahead of C.C. Sabathia, but both stand a great chance of election. | Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner lead a ballot that is almost certain to see multiple HOFers elected Once again, our Cooperstown ballot is hosted in this post, so you will be able to see the running results in real time right here, rather than having to vote off-...2025Visit the page Billy Wagner scores
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• Awards and honorsI keep forgetting to acknowledge TCDB and their members for voting my blog as "Favorite Blog" again this year.This makes it five years in a row and six out of the past seven. "Favorite blog" seems like an archaic award even to me -- sounds something like "favorite cassette tape," -- but it shows that people are still reading and still enjoying and it's nice to have that reminder. Or maybe it...2025Read about Gold Glove -
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• Better Late Than Never: The Hall Calls for Dick Allen and Dave ParkerAllen finally gets his due four years after his death, while Parker, who’s been battling Parkinson’s Disease, will be around for his moment in the sun....2024Check it out Dick Allen -
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• Dick Allen is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame!It’s too late for him to enjoy, but Dick Allen finally gets his due. | Ron Vesely/Getty Images Our all-time great slugger finally gets his due Almost four years ago to the day, we lost Dick Allen. Ironically, his death came on the eve of yet another Hall of Fame vote that saw him fall short. Today, FINALLY, the Hall of Fame has righted and long-wrong by electing the timeless slugger to the...2024See more articles Dick Allen -
• One last time before the year endsI did my usual blog post ritual Tuesday, writing it up in the early afternoon and then setting a publish time for a few hours in the future. The post did publish and it appeared on everyone's blog rolls, but it didn't show up on the blogger dashboard/reading list. That's happened periodically over the years and eventually it does show up. I waited and waited and it still didn't. It's on...2024See more articles Bill Melton -
• The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 60-41)After a hiatus lasting months, I grabbed my first 1975 Topps buyback since the Great Splurge during April, May and June.I was a bit burned out and the prices set on these things weren't helping. I wanted to see if prices went down. That doesn't appear to be the case yet, but a single card isn't going to hurt me, so now the Greg Luzinski buyback is mine.This is the 518th card in my buyback q...2024Read about Greg Luzinski -
• A profile of the MLB player in 1991I wrote a month or so ago that I've been working on a post on the 1991 Studio set. Based on the information provided by players on the back of that set's cards, could a personality profile be developed for the average Major League Baseball player in 1991? I went through all 264 cards. For most of the cards, there are four categories listed on the back that allows you to know the player ...2024Click for news about Curt Schilling -
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• Dave Parker, Hall of Famer and former MVP, passes away at 74
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• Parker, 2-time WS Champ, 7-time All-Star, dies
Dave Parker, a 2-time World Series Champion and 7-time MLB All-Star, has died at the age of 74....2025Check it out World Series
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• Dave Parker Passes Away
Hall-of-Famer Dave Parker passed away at age 74, as the Pirates announced just prior to the start of today’s game. The sad news comes less than a month before Parker was officially set to be inducted into Cooperstown, as Parker and Dick Allen (like Parker, a former MVP and seven-time All-Star) were voted into the…...2025Check it out Dick Allen
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• Dave Parker, Dick Allen get classic era Hall call
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• MLB Network to air George Brett documentary on December 7Courtesy MLB Network The Royals legend gets the biopic treatment. Baseball season is over, but fear not, you can still get your baseball fix at MLB Network. The channel has produced some terrific documentaries over the years on figures like Dave Parker, Johnny Bench, Don Mattingly, Ken Griffey Jr., and Tony Gwynn. Next month, it will be Royals legend and Hall of Famer George Brett that get...2023See also George Brett -
• Luis Robert Jr. to participate in Home Run Derby
Luis Robert Jr. and his majestic swing will partake in the Home Run Derby festivities next week. | Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports La Pantera on the hunt for the clouting crown Luis Robert Jr. announced on his Instagram account earlier today that he will participate in the 2023 T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Seattle on Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m. CT. View this post on Instagra...2023See more articles Luis Robert
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• Baseball Hall of Fame: Dick Allen and Dave Parker elected into Cooperstown by Classic Baseball Era committeeThe inductees will be welcomed to the Hall in July...2024Read about Dick Allen
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• Braves News: Winter Meetings Begin, Alex Anthopoulos Discusses Offseason, morePhoto by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Things could heat up real quick for the Braves and the rest of baseball. The Winter Meetings are underway, which typically kicks off the most active and chaotic week on the baseball offseason calendar. We have already seen the biggest name in the sport finally find a new home (Juan Soto is a Met), while plenty of other notable names have s...2024See also MLB Photos -
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• Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner elected to the Hall of FamePhoto by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images Carlos Beltrán is left out The Baseball Writers of America announced they have elected Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner as their 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. Former Royals outfielder Carlos Beltrán fell short of selection on his third year of eligibility. Ichiro Suzuki came to MLB after a prolific nine-year career in Japan where he was a t...2025See more articles Ichiro Suzuki scandals -
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• Baseball Hall of Fame announces Classic Baseball Era BallotPhoto by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Some Hall of Fame candidates will get a second look. The National Baseball Hall of Fame has released the nominees for the Classic Baseball Era Ballot, which includes eight candidates whose primary contributions occurred before 1980. The candidates include Dick Allen, Ken Boyer, John Donaldson, Steve Garvey, Vic Harris, Tommy John, Dave Parker, and Luis ...2024See also Dick Allen whispers -
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