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• Lest We Forget: Mickey Lolich
The MVP of the 1968 World Series passed away February 4 at the age of 85. Lolich went 217-191 over a 16-year career, spent mostly with the Detroit Tigers. In their World Championship season he was “only” 17-9,pitching behind Denny McLain’s 31-win campaign. He won 20 twice, including a league-leading 25 victories in 1970. Lolich […]...2026See more articles World Series rumors
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• Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85
Mickey Lolich, who had three complete-game victories for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last Major League Baseball pitcher to post the incredible feat, died Wednesday. The Tigers said Lolich's wife told them that he died after a short stay in hospice care. Denny McLain was the star of Detroit’s pitching staff in 1968, winning 31 regular-season games....2026Continue with World Series rumors
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• 1968: When Denny McLain Won 31 and the Tigers Were Champs
A look back at Denny McLain and the 1968 World Series' unsung heroes. The post 1968: When Denny McLain Won 31 and the Tigers Were Champs appeared first on Pitcher List....2026Read about World Series
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• Back 2 Back SkubalTarik Skubal is once again a Cy Young Award Winner.The Detroit Tigers lefty hurler, the 2024 winner in the America League, joins RHP Denny McLain (1968-69) as the only multiple Cy Young Award winners in franchise history. 🐅⚾️ Skubal received all but 4 votes. Have a great weekend, and, as always, Play BALL! ⚾️...2025Visit the page Tarik Skubal news and rumors -
• Best 50 — 1968 Detroit Tigers (#19)Denny McLain becomes the last pitcher to win more than 30 games...2025Click for news about Detroit Tigers breaking news -
• Joe Coleman (1947-2025)Big league pitcher Joe Coleman passed away last night, he was 78.🐅⚾️ Coleman came to Detroit from the old Washington Senators in a trade that sent Denny McLain to our Nation's Capitol.In 1972, Coleman won 19 games, struck out 222 batters, and compiled a 2.80 era in 40 games, as the Tigers won their first American League East Division championship.⭐️ Joe's lone All-Star selection came in 1972 with...2025Continue with Washington Senators breaking news
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• This Day in Braves History: Keith Lockhart’s pinch-hit grand slam helps Braves to winRemember Keith Lockhart? Well, now you do. Braves Franchise History 1972: The Atlanta Braves trade Orlando Cepeda to the A’s for Denny McLain. 1997: Keith Lockhart hits a pinch-hit grand slam to help the Braves overcome a five-run deficit in a 6-5 win over the Phillies. Fred McGriff broke the tie in the seventh with a triple to give Atlanta the win. 2000: John Rocker tosses a perfect eighth to h...2025Click for news about Atlanta Braves availability report -
• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits career homer 715, passing Babe Ruth for first on all-time listBraves Franchise History 1974 - Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home run off of Dodgers’ pitcher Al Downing at Fulton County Stadium. The game is delayed due to the celebration. Aaron will finish his career with 755 home runs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqYThEVoSQ 1994 - Kent Mercker throws a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Dodgers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUrvX5Qgu_s 20...2025See more articles Hank Aaron injuries -
• This Day in Braves History: Braves release Denny McLainThe former 30-game winner reaches his last stop in his career. Braves Franchise History 1973: The Atlanta Braves release former 30-game winner Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28. In 1972, the Braves had acquired McLain from the Oakland Athletics in a straight-up swap for first baseman Orlando Cepeda. McLain won the American League Cy Young Award in 1968 and 1969. Phot...2025See more Atlanta Braves injuries -
• Baseball history unpacked, March 19Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Jack Quinlan passes, Denny McLain is indicted, and other stories for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Richie Ashburn, David Ross*, and others. Today in baseball history: 1951 - Detroit Tigers player representative Fred Hutchinson asks that players ...2025Check it out Richie Ashburn injury -
• This Day in MLB History: Freddie Freeman signs with the DodgersPhoto by John McCoy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The official end of the Freddie Freeman era in Atlanta MLB History 1900: Ban Johnson announces that an American League team will be placed in Chicago to ensure the stability of the league. In an agreement with National League officials, the AL club will be placed on the south side of the city and will be called the Chicago White Stocking...2025Read about Freddie Freeman injuries -
• This Day in MLB History: Manny Machado signs a 10-year $300 million deal with the San Diego PadresSet Number: X162496 TK1 MLB History 1935 - Lou Gehrig signs a contract with the Yankees worth a reported $30,000. 1937 - The New York Giants open their spring training camp in Havana, Cuba. 1953 - Ted Williams safely crash-lands his Panther Jet after flying a combat mission in Korea. 1970 - Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces the suspension of Tigers pitcher Denny McLain for his involveme...2025Read about Manny Machado injury status -
• Baseball history unpacked, February 19Miguel Batista pitches for the Expos vs. the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Opening Day 1998 | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Miguel Batista. 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 lor...2025Check it out Wrigley Field availability report -
• 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 status -
• Remembering Orlando CepedaPhoto by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images Last stop with the Royals This story originally ran July 25, 2022, and has been edited for content. After the advent of the designated hitter rule in 1973, American League clubs had to develop a plan as to who their DH would be. Some teams had an in-house option, such as Gates Brown with the Tigers or Tony Oliva with the Twins. Other teams went...2024See also Orlando Cepeda injury update -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Orlando Cepeda to A’sBraves Franchise History 1972 - The Braves trade Orlando Cepeda to the A’s for Denny McLain. 1997 - Keith Lockhart hits a pinch-hit grand slam to help the Braves overcome a five-run deficit in a 6-5 win over the Phillies. Fred McGriff broke the tie in the seventh with a triple to give Atlanta the win. 2000 - John Rocker tosses a perfect eighth to help the Braves beat the Mets and end their seven...2024Click for news about Orlando Cepeda injury status
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 19
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• This Day in MLB History: Freddie Freeman signs with the Dodgers
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• This Day in MLB History: March 16MLB History 1900 - Ban Johnson announces that an American League team will be placed in Chicago to ensure the stability of the league. In an agreement with National League officials, the AL club will be placed on the south side of the city and will be called the Chicago White Stockings. 1907 - The Detroit Tigers agree to trade Ty Cobb to the Cleveland Naps in a deal for Elmer Flick but Cleveland’...2024Click for news about Ban Johnson -
• This Day in MLB History: March 16th
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images MLB History 1900 - Ban Johnson announces that an American League team will be placed in Chicago to ensure the stability of the league. In an agreement with National League officials, the AL club will be placed on the south side of the city and will be called the Chicago White Stockings. 1907 - The Detroit Tigers agree to trade Ty Cobb to the Cleveland N...2023Read about Julio Aguilar
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"Denny McLain was the star of Detroit’s pitching staff in 1968, winning 31 regular-season games." - 2025
"(1,2) 1970 - Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces the suspension of Tigers ace Denny McLain, effective April 1, for McLain’s alleged involvement in a bookmaking operation." - 2024
"1968 - Pitcher Denny McLain, who won 31 games for Detroit, is the unanimous winner of the American League MVP Award." - 2023
"1968 - Pitcher Denny McLain, who won 31 games for Detroit, is the unanimous winner of the American League MVP Award." - 2020
"Former Detroit Tigers ace and two-time Cy Young Award winner Denny McLain is selling off sports memorabilia from the 1930s-1970s." - 2018
"” Detroit Tigers ace Denny McLain became the first pitcher since 1934 to win 30 games, something no pitcher has done since." - 2015
"Only once before in Cy Young history has that happened, when Detroit’s Denny McLain and Baltimore’s Mike Cuellar shared the AL honor in 1969." - 2014
"The case for Stanton is based on the fact that of all the previous times a pitcher has won the MVP—be it Justin Verlander in 2011 or Bob Gibson and Denny McLain in 1968—those pitchers took home the award when no other position players came close to being worthy of the honor."
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• Today in White Sox History: April 8On this day four years ago, Yermín Mercedes’ legend grew. | Ron Vesely/Getty Images Yermín crushes a ball in his first home at-bat 1963 On this date, one of the biggest “what if’s” in franchise history took place. As per the rules at the time, the White Sox had to choose between two pitchers signed to “bonus baby” contracts, as only one player signed to a deal for more than a certain amou...2025Check it out White Sox salary -
• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits career homer 715, passing Babe Ruth for first on all-time list
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves release Denny McLain
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 19
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• This Day in MLB History: Freddie Freeman signs with the Dodgers
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• This Day in MLB History: Bud Selig announces MLB will celebrate “Jackie Robinson Day” every April 15thPhoto by Brad Mangin/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 base...2025Visit the page Bud Selig -
• This Day in MLB History: Manny Machado signs a 10-year $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres
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• Baseball history unpacked, February 19
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• The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)
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• This Day in Braves History: Freddie Freeman wins N.L. MVP awardPhoto by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via 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 shortsto...2024See more Freddie Freeman
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• The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)
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• The case for each of the Classic Baseball Hall of Fame candidatesPhoto by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images Luis Tiant, Dick Allen and Tommy John are among eight players on this year’s Classic Era ballot. The Baseball Hall of Fame has had some form of “Veterans Committee” ballot in its induction process going all the way back to 1939. The committees have taken various forms over the years, but the most recent process breaks up potential candidates into...2024Click for news about Louis Requena -
• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton is named N.L. MVPBraves 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...2024Visit the page Terry Pendleton scores -
• Game Report for 19th Annual SAC Baseball Research Conference, TWIMBH Greatness!!The much-anticipated annual gathering of baseball researchers at Montgomery arrived on Saturday, hosted at the Farley Auditorium at the Alabama Dept. of Archives and History. A community outreach by the Rickwood Field SABR chapter, along with the Montgomery Biscuits and their owner Lou DiBella, it marks the first time in the 21st century that Montgomery baseball history has been given the fu...2024Click for news about Montgomery Biscuits -
• Baseball history unpacked, April 8Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The 50th Aaron anniversary 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. H...2024Read about Polo Grounds -
• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton is named MVPBraves 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...2023See more articles Terry Pendleton scores -
• Joy of a team set, chapter 23 (Pilots!)That figures, just when I was beginning to question whether there was anything left in the "Joy of a Team Set" series, a natural topic falls in my lap a day or two later. I picked up a few cards for my 1970 Topps set quest over the last few weeks, most of them within the past week. Here's a pic: All of these are noteworthy, although I suppose I don't have to say that when set-buil...2023Read about Jerry Koosman -
• THUNDER STRUCK: CANEROS WIN MEX PAC PENNANTLos Mochis RHP Nick Struck A superb performance by pitchers Nick Struck and Fabian Cota and a bases-loaded double by Most Valuable Player Yasmany Tomas on Saturday keyed a 5-0 Los Mochis win at home over Guasave to give the Caneros a 4-games-to-2 Mexican Pacific League championship series win, the fourth pennant since the city's entry into winterball in 1947 and the first since 2002-0...2023Visit the page Los Mochis scores -
• Second-Half Surge Carries Arrieta to Cy Young, and Score Another Award for Cubs
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• 2014 National League MVP Race: Breaking Down the Candidates
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• Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves release Denny McLain
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• This Day in MLB History: Bud Selig announces MLB will celebrate “Jackie Robinson Day” every April 15th
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• Baseball history unpacked, February 19
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• Remembering Orlando Cepeda
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• Game Report for 19th Annual SAC Baseball Research Conference, TWIMBH Greatness!!
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• This Day in MLB History: March 4thPhoto 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...2024Read about MLB Photos -
• A Royals geographical lessonPhoto by © Wally McNamee/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images Who produces the best regional talent While snowed in recently, I got to thinking about states that seem to produce more professional athletes. Pennsylvania comes to mind immediately. Looking at the top football players who came out of Pennsylvania is like looking at a Hall of Fame roster. Same with baseball, as some of the biggest na...2024Check it out Stan Musial -
• Remembering the life of Dick DragoPhoto by Focus on Sport via Getty Images The Royals first ace When the Royals participated in the expansion draft, they leaned heavily on pitchers taken from two successful organizations, the Baltimore Orioles and the Detroit Tigers. Both of those teams had assembled powerhouse squads in the late 1960’s that the baby Royals hoped to emulate. With the 31st pick in the draft, Cedric Tallis s...2023See also Baltimore Orioles -
• Bird App Recap: Tigers 7, White Sox 2
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• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton is named MVP
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• This Day in Braves History: Keith Lockhart’s pinch-hit grand slam stuns Phillies
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• This Day in Braves History: Freddie Freeman named NL MVPPhoto 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...2023Check it out Freddie Freeman -
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth
Braves Franchise History 1974 - Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home run off of Dodgers’ pitcher Al Downing at Fulton County Stadium. The game is delayed due to the celebration. Aaron will finish his career with 755 home runs. 1994 - Kent Mercker throws a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Dodgers. 2005 - US President Jimmy Carter is in attendance for the Braves’ home opener at Turner ...2023Visit the page Hank Aaron
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home runBraves Franchise History 1974 - Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home run off of Dodgers’ pitcher Al Downing at Fulton County Stadium. The game is delayed due to the celebration. Aaron will finish his career with 755 home runs. 1994 - Kent Mercker throws a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Dodgers. 2005 - US President Jimmy Carter is in attendance for the Braves’ home opener at Turner ...2024See more Hank Aaron -
• Remembering the life of Dick Drago
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• Second-Half Surge Carries Arrieta to Cy Young, and Score Another Award for Cubs
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves release Denny McLain
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• This Day in MLB History: Bud Selig announces MLB will celebrate “Jackie Robinson Day” every April 15th
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• This Day in MLB History: Manny Machado signs a 10-year $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres
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