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• 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
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• 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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• 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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• Panel decision 2024

Probably the final card purchase of 2024 has arrived and it's a really, really good one, something I've wanted for a long time. Ever since I was a youngster I have been fascinated by the SSPC sets from the 1970s, those cards that were nothing but photos during a time when that was unusual in the hobby. I first came to know them through the 1978 Yankees yearbook, something so pervasive i...2024
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• 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
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Nick Markakis to four-year $44 million contract

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1963 - The Milwaukee Braves acquire outfielder Felipe Alou, catcher Ed Bailey, pitcher Ernie Bowman and infielder Ernie Bowman from the Giants in exchange for catcher Del Crandell and pitchers Bob Hendley and Bob Shaw. 1974 - The Braves send catcher Jim Essian to the White Sox in exchange for Dick Allen and cash. Allen refuses...2024
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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

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
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• 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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• This Day in Braves History: April 2nd

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...2024
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• The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 280-261)

If Topps Heritage is coming out at the same time it did last year, we're about three months away from this year's edition, which I've been looking forward to since I first knew what Heritage was.As we get closer, I've started to think about how I'm going to react to the product. I think overall I will love it, if my appreciation for the 2023 Heritage set is any indication. But my enthusiasm ...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 19

It’s a beautiful day for a ball game. Let’s play two. | Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Ernie in the Hall, The Penguin comes to Chicago, Dexter Fowler arrives, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric ...2024
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• 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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• Who could be the next inductees for the Braves Hall of Fame?

Brian McCann is a sure-fire Braves Hall of Fame player. Will 2024 be the year of his induction? | Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images With the 25th anniversary of the of the Braves Hall of Fame coming up in 2024, here is a look at some of the possible candidates to be inducted next year. The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame welcomed its inaugural class in 1999, with Warren Spahn, Phil Niekro...2023
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• 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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"34% of the vote, as former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton fell nine votes short of election."

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

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

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"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."

• This Day in Braves History: Eddie Mathews gets elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz is elected to the Hall of Fame on his first ballot
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• This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro leaves for the Yankees via free agency
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Nick Markakis to four-year $44 million contract
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• 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
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• 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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• This Day in Braves History: Upton Brothers homer in 7-6 win over Washington
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• This Day in Braves History: June 18th

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 Neikro 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 makes his major league debut in ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: April 2nd
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• This Day in Braves History: Don Sutton passes away

Photo by Andrew Snook/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 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 third baseman is named on 301 of 379 ballots. 2021 - Hall of Famer Don Sutton, a 300-game winner, passes away at age 75, as the ...2024
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• Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame by Classic Baseball Era Committee
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• This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux agrees to five-year extension with Atlanta
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• Royals Rumblings - News for August 9, 2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 24
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• After the dust cleared
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• 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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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz’s 14 game win streak ends against St. Louis

Photo credit should read TOM MIHALEK/AFP via 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 sti...2024
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• The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 320-301)
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• 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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• Baseball history unpacked, August 18

Happy birthday, Seiya Suzuki! | Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources, a little bit cheesy but nicely displayed. Seiya’s birthday 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 o...2023
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• 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
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• BCB After Dark: Cubs in the Hall?
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• 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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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Ranking 2015's Biggest Disappointments
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• Kershaw gets 7th straight Opening Day nod for Dodgers
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• 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

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
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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
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• 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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• This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro leaves for the Yankees via free agency
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• 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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• Baseball history unpacked, September 4
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• 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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• This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux wins his 200th game

Braves Franchise History 1914: The Braves express slows as the Reds beat Dick Crutcher, 3-1. 1915: The new Braves Field opens in Boston as an estimated 46,500 jam the park to see the Braves and Dick Rudolph beat the Cards, 3-1. 1942: After going 1-6 before the All-Star break, Carl Hubbell posts his eighth straight win, beating the Braves, 10 - 2. The 39-year-old veteran is backed by Mel Ott’s thr...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for August 9, 2024
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• This Day in Braves History: The Rick Camp Game

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1950 - Sid Gordon ties the major league record for grand slams in a season with four in a 12-9 win over the Phillies. 1967 - Phil Niekro out pitches his brother Joe as the Braves beat the Cubs 8-3. 1985 - In one of the most memorable Braves’ games ever, Rick Camp hits the only home run of his career in a marathon 16-13 loss ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Matt Kemp homers three times against the Brewers
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 29
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• This day in Braves History: Cox gets his 1,600th victory in comeback against Reds
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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
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