Don Sutton rumors, news

Don Sutton news, rumors

  • • Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract
    Justin Verlander is going back to his first big league team, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Verlander, who turns 43 on Feb. 20, is looking to rebound from a frustrating year with San Francisco. Verlander’s 266 victories are tied with Bob Feller and Eppa Rixey for 34th on baseball’s career list, while his 3,553 career strikeouts are eighth and clo...2026
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  • The underdog
    • The underdog
     I tell ya, clearing snow on a daily basis is not only a lot of work but it's very time-consuming. Where's night owl been? Outside trying to put snow on top of snowbanks taller than me, that's where. So, I don't have a lot here, just some self-examination. I was thinking a few weeks ago about my favorite players when I was a kid. You know some of them. For instance, Ron Cey. He was ...2026
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  • Long overdue
    • Long overdue
     The internet has a great way of providing something you have always wanted, or never even imagined possible ... and then eventually ruining it. I experienced this great disappointment in duplicate in 2025. Two sites, so entrenched in my entertainment preferences for so many years, had evolved so far away from what I had valued them for that I could no longer ignore it. I am struggl...2026
  • Embracing the villain
    • Embracing the villain
     For the second straight year, and the fourth time in five years, the Dodgers have reached the League Championship Series. Many fans -- I have been made very aware -- don't like this. But that comes with the territory when as a fan you're part of an exclusive club for more than one or two years in a row. The Dodgers are the villain. I know that relatively few on social media will be...2025
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  • Baseball history unpacked, July 28
    • Baseball history unpacked, July 28
    Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Happy birthday to Carmelo Martinez*, the Chicago blackout, Kingman’s clouts, 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 ...2025
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  • The most Hall of Famers, yearly update (2025)
    • 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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  • Baseball history unpacked, June 18
    • Baseball history unpacked, June 18
    Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Say Hey! To Willie Mays, who passed on this day last year, and Happy Birthday to Lou Brock. Four 400-club members in the same game, the anti-trust exemption is tested, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at bas...2025
  • This Day in Braves History: Joe Adcock becomes the first player in history to homer over the center field wall at Polo Grounds
    • This Day in Braves History: Joe Adcock becomes the first player in history to homer over the center field wall at Polo Grounds
    Braves Franchise History 1922 - The Boston Braves fall 12-3 as the New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs at Braves Field. 1953 - Joe Adcock becomes the first player in major league history to hit a home run into the center field bleachers at the Polo Grounds. The homer travels an estimated 475 feet. 2007 - Chipper Jones hits into the 13th unassisted triple play in major league histo...2025
  • Baseball history unpacked, April 23
    • Baseball history unpacked, April 23
    Photo by David Banks/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Fergie, The Vulture, Jim Hickman, the Reinheitsgebot, and more, plus happy birthdays to Emilio Bonifacio* and others. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with...2025
  • This Day in Braves History: Former Broadcaster and Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton is Born
    • This Day in Braves History: Former Broadcaster and Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton is Born
    Photo by Andrew Snook/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1945 - Former broadcaster and Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton was born in Clio, Alabama on this day in 1945. Sutton would go on to win 324 games over a 23-year major league career. MLB History 1874 - The batter’s box is officially adopted at the fourth meeting of the National Association...2025
  • Baseball history unpacked, April 2
    • Baseball history unpacked, April 2
    Jerry Lai-Imagn Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Jon Lieber* and others, and more stories for the discerning reader. 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 t...2025
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  • Baseball history unpacked, September 4
    • Baseball history unpacked, September 4
    Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Mordecai’s last outing 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 ...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Upton Brothers homer in 7-6 win over Washington
    • This Day in Braves History: Upton Brothers homer in 7-6 win over Washington
    Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1942 - Tensions are high as Boston and Manny Salvo beat Whit Wyatt and the Dodgers 2-0. Only two batters are hit with pitches, but a number are close and the two pitchers nearly come to blows a couple of times. Salvo is fined $50 and Wyatt $75 as he also threw a bat. 1965 - After having been released by the Mets, Warren Spahn latche...2024
  • Baseball history unpacked, July 24
    • Baseball history unpacked, July 24
    Happy birthday, Miguel Socolovich! | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Miguel Socolovich! The Pine-Tar Incident, Vince Coleman blows up his career, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Matt Kemp homers three times against the Brewers
    • This Day in Braves History: Matt Kemp homers three times against the Brewers
    Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1922 - The Boston Braves fall 12-3 as the New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs at Braves Field. 1953 - Joe Adcock becomes the first player in major league history to hit a home run into the center field bleachers at the Polo Grounds. The homer travels an estimated 475 feet. 2007 - Chipper Jones hits into the 13th unassis...2024
  • Baseball history unpacked, April 29
    • Baseball history unpacked, April 29
    Photo by Jerry Wachter/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Dawson hits for the cycle; a no-hitter 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 narr...2024
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Don Sutton lifestyle

  • Something's got to give
    • Something's got to give
     This is my most recent Dodger binder -- binder No. 37 -- sitting there on the floor waiting for its forever home on one of two four-tiered card shelving units in the card room. It's been sitting there for more than a month. I was supposed to figure out a spot for it during vacation last month but that didn't happen. Turns out it's going to take significant thought and upheaval to get th...2025
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  • After the dust cleared
    • After the dust cleared
      Twelve days ago I wrote a post about my thoughts on the 2024 Heritage minis after receiving a bunch of the cards from Johnny's Trading Spot.I said that I didn't plan to collect the set. Even though it's a tribute to my most favorite set of all-time, the 1975 Topps mini test set, I didn't feel enthusiasm for it, mostly because trying to collect the main Heritage set was tough enough and I di...2024
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Timeline

  • 2026
    "Don Sutton disapproves."

  • 2025
    "Also notable: Hughie Jennings HOF, Luke Appling HOF, Don Sutton HOF."

  • 2024
    "34% of the vote, as former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton fell nine votes short of election."

  • 2023
    "1984 - Don Sutton ends a 10-game losing streak for the Brewers with a 3-2 win over the Royals."

  • 2022
    "the Detroit Tigers in Los Angeles, starter Clayton Kershaw, 34, became the Dodgers' all-time leader in strikeouts, surpassing Don Sutton."

  • 2021
    "Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton, who won over 300 games during a major league career that spanned 23 seasons -- mostly with the Dodgers -- has died at the age of 75, his son announced."

  • 2020
    "Clayton Kershaw became the second pitcher in Los Angeles Dodgers history to record 2,500 strikeouts, joining Don Sutton, when he got Arizona's Nick Ahmed swinging in the second inning Thursday night."

  • 2017
    "Clayton Kershaw was named the Dodgers Opening Day starter by manager Dave Roberts on Saturday, tying Kershaw with Don Drysdale and Don Sutton for the Los Angeles record with seven."

  • 2016
    "It got to be a little ridiculous—so ridiculous that when Turner came to the plate for the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Don Sutton called him "George Herman Ruth Turner" on Braves radio."

  • 2015
    "Don Sutton-Steve Garvey with the Dodgers, Barry Bonds-Jeff Kent with the Giants, Keith Hernandez-Darryl Strawberry with the Mets; stuff happens."

  • 2014
    "This year's committee: Hall of Famers Jim Bunning, Rod Carew, Pat Gillick, Ferguson Jenkins, Al Kaline, Joe Morgan, Ozzie Smith and Don Sutton; executives Jim Frey, David Glass, Roland Hemond and Bob Watson; and media members Steve Hirdt, Dick Kaegel, Phil Pepe and Tracy Ringolsby."

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Don Sutton trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, July 28
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  • This Day in Braves History: Braves hit into 7 double plays and beat Reds 2-0
    • This Day in Braves History: Braves hit into 7 double plays and beat Reds 2-0
    Photo 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...2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: June 18th
    • This Day in Braves History: June 18th
    Jason Getz-Imagn Images Braves Franchise History 1947 - Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell throws a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Boston Braves. 1967 - Astros pitcher Don Wilson tosses the first of his two career no-hitters, beating Phil Niekro while striking out 15. 2013 - The Mets sweep a doubleheader against the Braves as Matt Harvey strikes out 13 in a 4-3 win in the opener. Zack Wheeler...2025
  • • Baseball history unpacked, June 18
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  • • Something's got to give
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Former Broadcaster and Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton is Born
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  • This Day in Braves History: Eddie Mathews gets elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
    • This Day in Braves History: Eddie Mathews gets elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
    Photo by Louis Requena/MLB Photos The star third baseman receives his proper recognition for a fantastic career Braves Franchise History 1943: The Boston Braves release veteran outfielders Paul Waner and Johnny Cooney. 1978: Eddie Mathews is elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. The former Atlanta Braves third baseman is named on 301 of 379 ballots. 2021: Hall of Famer Don Sutton, a ...2025
  • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz is elected to the Hall of Fame on his first ballot
    • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz is elected to the Hall of Fame on his first ballot
    Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Arizona Diamondbacks/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1976 - Ted Turner, owner of UHF television station WTCG which already broadcasts Atlanta Braves games, buys the team for $12 million, largely with borrowed funds. He will soon turn his television station into a national superstation, on which Braves games are a staple product. 1997 - Former Atlanta Braves...2025
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Don Sutton stats and results

  • This Day in Braves History: Rowland Office’s 29-game hitting streak ends
    • This Day in Braves History: Rowland Office’s 29-game hitting streak ends
    Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1953 - The Braves sign 17-year old Joey Jay making him the first Little League player to make it to the major leagues. 1975 - Joe Morgan’s three-run home run off of Phil Niekro is the difference in a 3-0 loss by the Braves to the Reds. 1976 - Rowland Office’s 29-game hitting streak ends, but the Braves still beat the Expos 2...2025
  • • Baseball history unpacked, June 18
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, April 23
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  • BCB After Dark: Is Cole Hamels a Hall of Famer?
    • BCB After Dark: Is Cole Hamels a Hall of Famer?
    Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Cole Hamels belongs in the Hall of Fame. Thank you for stopping by BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad to see you tonight. Please come in out of the cold. We’ve got a great show for you. There are still a few tables availab...2025
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  • Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame by Classic Baseball Era Committee
    • Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame by Classic Baseball Era Committee
    Tom Lynn/Milwaukee Journal via Imagn Content Services, LLC Parker was an All-Star for the Brewers in his lone season in Milwaukee in 1990 The Milwaukee Brewers will have another former player in the Hall of Fame come next summer. Outfielder Dave Parker, who played one season in Milwaukee back in 1990, was one of two players elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on this year’s Class...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux agrees to five-year extension with Atlanta
    • This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux agrees to five-year extension with Atlanta
    Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1944 - Red Barrett needs only 58 pitches to shut out the Reds 2-0 setting a major league record for the fewest pitches thrown in a nine-inning game. The game takes one hour and 15 minutes and is the shortest night game ever. 1991 - A game between the Astros and Braves is delayed for five minutes when a moth becomes lodged in th...2024
  • Royals Rumblings - News for August 9, 2024
    • Royals Rumblings - News for August 9, 2024
    Giant QT cup that we’ll mention below | Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Royals undefeated on off days in 2024 At The Star, Vinnie Pasquantino is profiled by Jayl— wait, Matt Guzman... who is that? Ah: “Texas-born, Missouri-educated and deeply passionate about storytelling, Matt Guzman is a sports intern at The Kansas City Star for the summer of 2024; He is a rising junior at the Universi...2024
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, July 24
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  • • After the dust cleared
    2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones knocks the Phillies out of first place
    • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones knocks the Phillies out of first place
    Braves Franchise History 1959 - Hank Aaron is voted into the All-Star game unanimously by the players. 1982 - The Braves tied a major league record by converting seven double plays in a 2-0 win over the Reds in 14 innings. Mario Soto pitched 10 scoreless innings for Cincinnati. The loss begins a stretch for the Reds where they will lose 20 of their next 23 games. 1987 - Tony Gwynn records three ...2024
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  • • The underdog
    2026
    Check it out Ron Cey
  • Never happened before
    • Never happened before
     Clayton Kershaw should reach 3.000 strikeouts tonight in the Dodgers' game against the White Sox. That's provided that he lasts more than two or three innings, but he's been doing pretty well since his return off the injured list, so chances are good. Kershaw will become the first Dodgers pitcher -- who is known as a Dodger pitcher -- to achieve the milestone while a Dodger. There have ...2025
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    2025
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for August 9, 2024
    2024
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  • The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 320-301)
    • The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 320-301)
     Before I get into a very 1975 Topps-centric post, I need to acknowledge the vote over on TCDB, which shows no favoritism toward any card set.In the annual awards show results announced yesterday, this blog showed up as the favorite once again.  Thank you for voting NOC favorite blog for the fourth year running. Glad to see collectors still enjoying the content after all these years...2024
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  • You can't beat experience
    • You can't beat experience
     I have probably mentioned a couple times that I feel like my era of collecting is underrepresented on social media.That's likely because folks who collected as kids in the '70s are less likely to be appearing on Twitter/X or Instagram. And I don't do cards on Facebook, which probably has a better chance of showing card stuff from my era.But it's difficult for me to match the glee for late '8...2023
    See more articles Ron Cey
  • BCB After Dark: Cubs in the Hall?
    • BCB After Dark: Cubs in the Hall?
    Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if any 2016 Cubs player is going into Cooperstown. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark, the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so happy to see you stop by this evening. If you’re a regular or a first-timer, everyone is welcome here. There’s no cover ch...2023
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  • Finally finished one
    • Finally finished one
     I haven't done very well this year with completing sets.It's my main mission in this hobby, the reason I'm on this collecting earth, but so far in 2023, I've completed only an Allen & Ginter mini set from a few years ago. That is not going to cut it when the card collecting auditors pay their annual visit.But finally, 141 days into the new year, I've finished one.Last week I received a shipm...2023
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  • • Braves News: Brandon Gaudin becomes new play-by-play voice, spring training preview, more
    Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes are beginning to pick up as Spring Training is just around the corner. The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that they have hired Brandon Gaudin to take over as the play-by-play voice on telecasts. The hire comes after Chip Caray parted ways with the Braves and took on the same role with the St. Louis Cardinals. Dreams do c...2023
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, January 18
    Mr Cub | Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Ernie Banks, Ron Cey, Kris Bryant, 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 ...2023
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Top Don Sutton news

  • • Kershaw gets 7th straight Opening Day nod for Dodgers
    2017
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  • • Kershaw gets 7th straight Opening Day nod for Dodgers
    2017
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  • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz becomes the fastest to reach 40 saves
    • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz becomes the fastest to reach 40 saves
    Braves Franchise History 1942 - Tensions are high as Boston and Manny Salvo beat Whit Wyatt and the Dodgers 2-0. Only two batters are hit with pitches, but a number are close and the two pitchers nearly come to blows a couple of times. Salvo is fined $50 and Wyatt $75 as he also threw a bat. 1965 - After having been released by the Mets, Warren Spahn latches on with the Giants and records his 361...2023
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  • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz elected to the Hall of Fame
    • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz elected to the Hall of Fame
    Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1976 - Ted Turner, owner of UHF television station WTCG which already broadcasts Atlanta Braves games, buys the team for $12 million, largely with borrowed funds. He will soon turn his television station into a national superstation, on which Braves games are a staple product. 1997 - Former Atlanta Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro...2024
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Ranking 2015's Biggest Disappointments
    2015
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Matt Kemp homers three times in Atlanta win
    Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1922 - The Boston Braves fall 12-3 as the New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs at Braves Field. 1953 - Joe Adcock becomes the first player in major league history to hit a home run into the center field bleachers at the Polo Grounds. The homer travels an estimated 475 feet. 2007 - Chipper Jones hits into the 13th unas...2023
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  • • Dodgers' Kershaw records 2,500th strikeout
    2020
  • Kershaw takes lead in Dodgers' all-time strikeouts
    • Kershaw takes lead in Dodgers' all-time strikeouts
    In the fourth inning of a tie game on Saturday night vs. the Detroit Tigers in Los Angeles, starter Clayton Kershaw, 34, became the Dodgers' all-time leader in strikeouts, surpassing Don Sutton....2022
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Don Sutton schedule, game

  • • Embracing the villain
    2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: Braves and Mets play wild one in 1985
    • This Day in Braves History: Braves and Mets play wild one in 1985
    The game started on July 4. It didn’t end until the morning of July 5. Braves Franchise History 1914: The Robins drum the Braves, sweeping a doubleheader, 7-5 in 11 innings and 4-3 in the nightcap. The nightcap is especially hard-fought Lefty Tyler plunks Dodger SS Ollie O’Mara on the neck and when Jake Daubert crosses the plate with the winning run in the 9th, he collides with Braves C Hank Gow...2025
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Braves hit into 7 double plays and beat Reds 2-0
    2025
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Joe Adcock becomes the first player in history to homer over the center field wall at Polo Grounds
    2025
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, April 23
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Former Broadcaster and Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton is Born
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, April 2
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  • This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro leaves for the Yankees via free agency
    • This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro leaves for the Yankees via free agency
    Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images After spending 20 seasons with the Braves, Knucksie finally joins another club. Braves Franchise History 1984: The New York Yankees sign Phil Niekro to a two-year contract. Niekro, who went 11-10 with a 3.97 ERA for the Atlanta Braves in 1983, will fill a void in New York’s rotation and allow the team to move Dave Righetti to the bullpen. 2010: The At...2025
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  • Reading along from afar
    • Reading along from afar
     I know some readers have been expecting me to write about Fernando Valenzuela after news of his death. A few comments on the last post mentioned him even though I cited him just once in passing.I learned of the sad news as I ended work around midnight Tuesday. The work schedule is unrelenting midweek these days. This is why I almost never post on Wednesdays now, so there was no chance to get...2024
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Don Sutton rumors, scandals

  • • Long overdue
    2026
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  • This day in Braves History: Cox gets his 1,600th victory in comeback against Reds
    • This day in Braves History: Cox gets his 1,600th victory in comeback against Reds
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The legendary manager hits a huge milestone Braves Franchise History 1921: The Cubs and Braves each pull a triple play, but they do not help. The Cubs lose to the Giants, 5-3, and Boston falls to the Reds, 6-4. 1953: Led by OF Jim Pendleton’s three home runs, the Braves tie the Yankees’ 1939 major-league record for the most homers in a game with eight in ...2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: You be the Judge
    Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images The fallout from the Yankees/Blue Jays series continues. The A’s are having trouble getting a stadium in Las Vegas. And other news from around MLB. Let’s get a big game out of Marcus Stroman tonight, a couple of big hits from Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson and snap this losing streak. The fallout from the Aaron Judge “look” at the dugout continues. Bob N...2023
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, August 10
    Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. One of the biggest of the Cubs’ early stars. 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 ...2022
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Ranking 2015's Biggest Disappointments
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