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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux to a five-year deal

Braves Franchise History 1976 - The Braves acquire Jeff Burroughs from the Rangers. 1992 - The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract, and then trade pitchers Charlie Leibrandt and Pat Gomez to the Rangers in exchange for 3B Jose Oliva. Maddux turned down a $28.5 million contract extension mid-season from the Cubs. He signed with Atlanta fo...2024
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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...2024
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1940

Zeke Bonura with the Giants in 1939 | Getty Images Another slow year for Cubs deals. The Cubs finished 75-79 in 1940. It was their first losing season in 15 years, truly the end of an era. Even so, the team did muddle around .500 for a while, but were never really anywhere near contention, as the Reds won 100 games that year. And so the Cubs didn’t make many changes. As has been the case w...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: December 2

On this day 76 years ago, Bob Kuzava came to the White Sox. Traded in-season in five different years after that, it was wise for Bob to keep a suitcase packed at all times. The South Siders swing a solid, three-player deal 1937 It was a deal met with outrage from Detroit fans, as the Tigers sent outfielder Gee Walker, catcher Mike Tresh and third baseman Marv Owen to the White Sox for star...2024
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• Outside The Confines: MVP History made

Photo by Dustin Satloff/MLB Photos via Getty Images Two unanimous repeat winners! With the announcement of the 2024 MVP winners, there may have been no surprises, but there was also a historical moment made. Aaron Judge got his second MVP award, while Shohei Ohtani collected his third, and their unanimous wins put them in rarified company, and certainly put them in the conversation to be c...2024
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• Ohtani Matches Robinson
Shohei Ohtani wins the 2024 NL MVP Award, and like Aaron Judge in the AL, he wins it unanimously. It’s his third MVP and his third unanimous win. He also joins Frank Robinson as the only players to win the MVP in both leagues. Ohtani, who earned MVP honors in the American League in 2021 […]...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: December 2
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• That Dick Allen and Tommy John aren’t already in the Hall of Fame is a travesty

These doors should open wide for two ex-Sox players. One that can be rectified, though too late for one of them to know it the state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements That’s what the folks at Oxford say fame is, and when it comes to the English language, they’re the experts. Bear that definition in mind when we get to the second of...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 8

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Neifi Perez signs! And other stories, including Jerome Walton and Dwight Smith ROY results. Dwight’s birthday, too. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, wi...2024
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• This day in Braves History: Atlanta clinches sixth-straight NL East title

Set Number: X164428 TK1 Ah, the good old days of just last year! Braves Franchise History 1922: Pittsburgh sweeps a pair from the visiting Braves, winning 8-1 and 6-1. Wilbur Cooper and Johnny Morrison are the winners. Joe Genewich makes his major league debut in relief for the Braves. Genewich jumped from the sandlots, where he was making $5 a game pitching, directly to the Braves, bypas...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: July 27

Iván Calderón makes the steal of the season 1951 Among many injustices betraying a pro-Yankees slant in Major League Baseball over the years, this was egregious as they come. It was the start of a four-game series at Yankee Stadium, with Chicago trailing New York and Boston by just 3 1⁄2 games in the standing. The White Sox trailed the Yankees, 3-2, when the game was delayed 25 minutes by rain. Wh...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: June 30

After a broken finger injury delay, phenom hurler Ted Blankenship finally joined the White Sox on this day, 102 years ago. A native southerner finally makes it to the South Side 1922 After a broken finger in a car accident delayed the start of his season, Ted Blankenship finally joined the White Sox to start his rookie season. The phenom had allowed just 44 runs over 140 innings for the C...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 20, 2024

That was a fun moment between Butler and Gordon | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Thursdays are the new Friday! Ed note: Yes, I know, it’s not Friday. But when we get down to OT, this will make sense. Greg was gracious enough to switch when I realized the game today fit with the topic. For those of you who skip Friday Rumblings... shame on you. Or not. But this is the wild and bori...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn becomes second oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter

Photo by Los Angeles Examiner/USC Libraries/Corbis via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - Warren Spahn becomes the second oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter in major league history. Milwaukee defeats the Giants 1-0. It is Spahn’s 290th career win, second no-hitter and 52nd shutout. Hank Aaron drove in the only run in the game with a single in the first inning. 2015 - Dan Uggla ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home run

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 ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: February 25

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2014 - The Braves announced that Javy Lopez, Dave Pursley and Rabbit Maranville will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on May 23. MLB History 1905 - The Chicago Cubs travel to Santa Monica, California to begin Spring Training. 1917 - The Chicago White Sox acquire first baseman Chick Grandil from Clevel...2024
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• In memoriam: Royals that died in 2023

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images May they rest in peace. It is time to reflect on the year that was and those we lost. Among those we lost in the baseball world include stars like Tim Wakefield, Tim McCarver, Ryan Minor, Alex Cole, Willie Hernandez, Jesus Alou, Brooks Robinson, Vic Davalillo, Nate Colbert, Frank Howard, Joe Pepitone, Gary Peters, Mike Shannon, Dick Groat, Eddie Bressou...2023
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• Hammerin' Hank's legacy at center of birthday bash
Hank Aaron beamed with pride as approximately 800 guests gathered at the Delta Flight Museum on Friday night to provide him an early birthday party. Some of the most treasured artifacts from his legendary career were flown in from Cooperstown for this celebration, which counted Hall of Famers Frank Robinson and Bud Selig among its distinguished guests....2017
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• Hammerin' Hank's legacy at center of birthday bash
Hank Aaron beamed with pride as approximately 800 guests gathered at the Delta Flight Museum on Friday night to provide him an early birthday party. Some of the most treasured artifacts from his legendary career were flown in from Cooperstown for this celebration, which counted Hall of Famers Frank Robinson and Bud Selig among its distinguished guests....2017
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• How Las Vegas Summer League Paved the Path for an NBA Superpower
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"“The future generations of kids that grow up in Oakland won’t even know there was ever a team there, that Rickey Henderson was one of the best players ever to put a uniform on, that Joe Morgan was one of the best players ever to put a uniform on, that Frank Robinson was one of the best players ever to put a uniform on."

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"1966 - Frank Robinson hits the only ball ever completely out of Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium."

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"Also notable: Eddie Plank HOF, Ray Dandridge HOF, Frank Robinson HOF."

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""No one," Frank Robinson said, "could hit that man."

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"Ranking the best MLB players who wore No. 20, including Frank Robinson and Mike Schmidt"

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"Frank Robinson has been named to the Cactus League Hall of Fame."

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"The record of 38 previously belonged to Hall of Famer Frank Robinson"

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"John's assistant coach, one-time Warriors player development coach and Davis' college roommate, directs the workout for Davis, Wright, Hollins and several other players with NBA or D-League time on their resumes: Austin Daye, Greg Smith and Frank Robinson."

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"Frank Robinson, the first African-American skipper in the Major Leagues, clubbed a homer in his player-manager debut for the Tribe forty years ago today."

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"Among the key names listed as defendants, per the AP report, are outgoing commissioner Bud Selig and Frank Robinson."

• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux to a five-year deal
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• Outside The Confines: MVP History made
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 8
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• This day in Braves History: John Smoltz pushes Braves to NLDS sweep of Astros

Good times and great memories in Houston for John Smoltz. Braves franchise history 1957: In Game 2 of the World Series, Lew Burdette wins the first of his three decisions against the Yankees. Burdette and the Milwaukee Braves beat Bobby Shantz 4-2 1997: The Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins both sweep their respective NL Division Series. The Braves, behind a three-hitter by John Smoltz, complet...2024
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• There is no Rookie of the Year race

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Jackson Merrill showed yet again why the race is over I’ve already said comparing Paul Skenes to Jackson Merrill is stupid but that continues to happen since there’s only one NL Rookie of the Year award. Today, the 21-year-old continued to show why he is the real Rookie of the Year. Does winning matter? Check. ‘It’s not the NBA though. One...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: July 27
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 20, 2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones walks off Phillies

Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1987 - Graig Nettles and Dion James both hit grand slams to lead the Braves to a 12-4 win over the Astros. It is the first time since July 3, 1966 that the Braves have two grand slams in one game. 2000 - The Braves become the first National League team in 49 years to win 15 straight games with a 5-3 win over the Dodgers. The las...2024
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• The most colorful hobby box I've ever opened, part 1

All right, welcome to my 2024 Heritage box break. This is the first hobby box I have purchased since 2011 when I bought a box of Allen & Ginter for the third year in a row. After that I went into box-breaking rehab and have done quite well, except for falling off the wagon ... right now.I don't buy hobby boxes these days for a lot of reasons, but one of the big ones occurring to me now is I ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home run
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• Dick Allen is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame!
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• That Dick Allen and Tommy John aren’t already in the Hall of Fame is a travesty
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• This day in Braves History: Dale Murphy wins second-consecutive NL MVP Award

Another honor for one of the greatest players to slip on a Braves uniform Braves franchise history 1983: Atlanta Braves outfielder Dale Murphy, who hit .302 with 36 home runs, 121 RBI and 30 stolen bases in the National League, joins Ernie Banks, Joe Morgan and Mike Schmidt as one of the players who has won the MVP Award in consecutive years. Murphy receives 21 of the 24 first-place votes cast. ...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 8
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• This day in Braves History: John Smoltz pushes Braves to NLDS sweep of Astros
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• Today in White Sox History: July 27
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• Today in White Sox History: March 15

On this day 121 years ago, Harry Gleason reported to the wrong Sox. | Chicago Tribune Harry Gleason keeps a hole open at third base 1903 Possibly the weirdest roster snafus in a single season continue, as Harry Gleason (brother of future White Sox manager Kid Gleason) is signed by Chicago — but chooses to report to his former team, the Boston Red Sox (née Americans), instead! The comedy o...2024
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• The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 420-401)

Hey, here's another post dropping during a Game 7. But no worries. There's no expiration date on these. Although, personally, if the Diamondbacks are going to win, I'd rather be reading blogs.For this edition of the 1975 Topps countdown, I thought I'd mention what goes into my rather arbitrary ranking of this set. With the set I love so much, there are a lot of emotions at work and it's hard...2023
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• Dick Allen is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame!
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• Today in White Sox History: December 2
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• Outside The Confines: MVP History made
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• Back to the basement

Four months ago I was contacted by a collector from Toronto who sent me some cards from his childhood collection, all of them O-Pee-Chee from the 1970s.They came from his basement -- I'm guessing they were patiently waiting for someone to come around, as cards in the basement do -- and while I expected just some Dodgers, Jeff sent me so much more.Well, I got another unexpected envelope from...2024
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• There is no Rookie of the Year race
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• This day in Braves History: Braves send Lou Pinella into retirement

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The legendary manager went down in defeat, with the Braves being the team to hand him his final loss. Braves franchise history 1927: Braves outfielder Eddie Brown surpasses Fred Luderus’s modern National League mark of 533 consecutive games played from 1916 through 1919. Steve Brodie played 574 consecutive games from 1893 throug...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: August 20

On this day 34 years ago, the White Sox surprised Harold Baines by retiring his No. 3. The final No. 3 in team history says goodbye ... at least until he came back again, and again, and again 1915 The White Sox acquired Shoeless Joe Jackson from Cleveland for $31,500 (almost a million today) along with pitcher Ed Klepfer, outfielder Braggo Roth and a player to be named later. Klepfer had s...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: June 27

The biggest (or only) enduring moment of Gordon Beckham’s White Sox career came 15 years ago today, with a walk-off against the Cubs. | Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images A couple of Crosstown walk-offs 1910 The White Sox lose the final game played at their original ballpark, South Side Park III (39th Street Grounds). Cleveland knocks them off, 7-2, in fr...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: April 17

STICK TALK 1906 The world championship season began in Detroit with the White Sox beating the Tigers, 5-3. Frank Owen, who’d win 22 games that season, picked up the victory. Just three days short of six months later, the Sox would close out the Cubs, winning the only all-Chicago World Series, in six games. Frank Hemphill, who played all three outfield positions in the game, drove in two runs for t...2024
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• All but a Memory in the NBA, Baron Davis Wants Just One More Chance
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• 40 years ago, Robinson delivered on historic day
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• Barry Bonds Comments on Bryce Harper Comparison
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• As Hall Induction Nears, Pedro Martinez Looks Back on Best Pitching Season Ever
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• Bryce Harper Is Already the Best in the Game, but We've Seen Nothing Yet
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• 'Trying to hit Sandy Koufax was like drinking coffee with a fork'
His career was short, but it was dominant. "No one," Frank Robinson said, "could hit that man."...2020
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• Jackie Robinson Day 2015: How Sports World Is Honoring MLB Icon
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• This Day in Braves History: Andres Galarraga hits his 300th career home run
Braves Franchise History 1963 - The Braves acquire Chico Fernandez from the Tigers for Lou Johnson and cash. They then immediately deal Fernandez to the Mets for Larry Foss. 1996 - The Braves overcome a 6-0 deficit and win in Colorado on a pinch-hit grand slam by Sid Bream. 1998 - Andres Galarraga hits his 300th career home run but the Braves fall to the Padres 3-2. MLB History 1906 - Playing w...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux to a five-year deal
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• Dick Allen is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame!
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• Today in White Sox History: December 2
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• That Dick Allen and Tommy John aren’t already in the Hall of Fame is a travesty
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 8
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• This day in Braves History: John Smoltz pushes Braves to NLDS sweep of Astros
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• This day in Braves History: John Smoltz sets new NL single-season save record

Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Smoltz’s side quest as a reliever really was amazing. Braves Franchise History 1920: At the Polo Grounds, the Braves eliminate the second-place Giants in the second game by a 3-2 score on Tony Boeckel’s homer in the 9th. The Giants win the opener, 2-1. The loss clinches the pennant for Brooklyn. 1921: In the first of two at Boston, Braves C Ray Powell hi...2024
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• Cincinnati Reds Ownership Reminds Us What Fools These Mortals Be

o stand on Crosley Terrace in the wee hours of the morning is to see Ted Kluszewski, Ernie Lombardi, Joe Nuxhall and Frank Robinson frozen in time. Like four of the Great Eight players standing as silent sentinels on the periphery, they represent what has been best about the Cincinnati Reds throughout their long and […] The post Cincinnati Reds Ownership Reminds Us What Fools These Mortals B...2024
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• There is no Rookie of the Year race
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta snaps Pete Rose’s 44-game hitting streak

Braves Franchise History 1914 - The miracle Braves beat the Cardinals 4-3 in 10 innings to reach the .500 mark at 45-45. 1953 - Warren Spahn tosses his 31st career shutout in a 5-0 win over Philadelphia. An infield single by Richie Ashburn is the only hit Spahn will allow. 1954 - The Dodgers and Braves mix it up after Clem Labine beans Joe Adcock in the head. Gene Conley answers by knocking down...2024
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• Dick Allen is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame!
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• Today in White Sox History: August 20
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• This Day in Braves History: Dennis Martinez announces his retirement

Braves Franchise History 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire Ernie Lombardi from the Cincinnati Reds for cash. Lombardi will win the batting title in the upcoming season with a .330 average. 1995 - Cecil Upshaw passes away at the age of 52 due to a heart attack. Upshaw saved 27 games in 1969 for the Atlanta Braves who won the NL West crown. 1999 - Dennis Martinez announces his retirement bringing a...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Derek Lowe to four-year deal

Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1959 - John Quinn resigns as general manager of the Milwaukee Braves and immediately accepts a similar position with the Phillies. 1982 - Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson are elected to the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Aaron fell nine votes shy of becoming the first-ever unanimous selection and his 97.8 election p...2024
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• Twenty Great Biscuits Moments, Willie Mays All Stars, Offseason News

Ensberg at Rickwood ClassicWe start with a bang as the Montgomery Biscuits stand a strong chance of getting a new manager for next season. Current skipper Mo Ensberg, along with current Durham Bulls manager Michael Johns, have both interviewed for the Tampa Rays open first base coaching position. While the Rays are yet to interview "outside candidates" its been the practice of the Tampa brass to p...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: August 20

It was a weak hit, but still one that stopped Bobby Jenks’ record-tying streak on this day, 16 years ago. | Chuck Rydlewski/WireImage Big “Days” for two legends — 60 years apart 1915 The White Sox acquired Shoeless Joe Jackson from Cleveland for $31,500 (almost a million today) along with pitcher Ed Klepfer, outfielder Braggo Roth and a player to be named later. Klepfer had seen scant tim...2023
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• Shohei Ohtani trade derby has sleeper team with everything Angels want in return
Lindsey Wasson-USA TODAY Sports With the trade deadline approaching, could a surprising team be lurking? Shohei Ohtani is doing things baseball has not seen in over 100 years. Currently, the Los Angeles Angels two-way player is among the league leaders in a bevy of hitting statistics. Ohtani leads all of baseball in triples (7), home runs (35), slugging percentage (.680, and no one else is...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: August 20
“The Great” Art Shires had a helluva debut in the majors on this day, 94 years ago. | George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images Shoeless Joe and Art the Great arrive on the South Side 1915 The White Sox acquired Shoeless Joe Jackson from Cleveland for $31,500 (almost $900,000 today) along with pitcher Ed Klepfer, outfielder Braggo Roth and a player to be named later. Klepfer had seen scant ti...2022
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• World Series 2015: TV Schedule and Bold Predictions for Final Round
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