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• The dark cloud over the magical 1966 Orioles’ season

Shortly before they made their most important trade ever, acquiring Frank Robinson from the Cincinnati Reds in December 1965, the Orioles made a far less ballyhooed deal, sending catcher John Orsino to the Washington Senators for Woodie Held, a veteran utility man. But while it didn’t generate major headlines, the deal seemingly signified a landmark […]...2026
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• T.R. Sullivan: A Retrospective On The Harold Baines-Sammy Sosa Trade
T.R. Sullivan was a legend on the Rangers beat. He retired in December 2020 after 32 years writing for the Denison Herald, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and MLB.com. T.R. is also a friend to MLBTR. A couple of months ago, he kindly offered up a retrospective on the Frank Robinson for Milt Pappas trade. “I just felt like…...2026
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• T.R. Sullivan: A Retrospective On The Frank Robinson-Milt Pappas Trade
T.R. Sullivan was a legend on the Rangers beat. He retired in December 2020 after 32 years writing for the Denison Herald, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and MLB.com. T.R. is also a friend to MLBTR, and recently he kindly offered up a retrospective on the Frank Robinson for Milt Pappas trade. “I just felt like writing…...2025
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• Biggest win of the year

What might that be? The Dodgers' second straight World Series title? The Bills' win over the infernal Patriots last weekend? Finally killing off the yellowjacket infestation underneath the siding in August? Nah. My biggest win of the year was landing the prize in the vintage giveaway over at The Diamond King a couple of weeks ago. In keeping with the season, DK has been giving away...2025
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• Peter Schmuck: New Oriole slugger Pete Alonso isn’t the next Frank Robinson, but he is a game-changer

It was nice to hear Orioles control partner David Rubenstein wax nostalgic about the way Frank Robinson turned the team into a multiple World Series champion, but attaching that kind of expectation to new O’s slugger Pete Alonso is a stretch. Don’t misunderstand. I fully endorse the decision to give the former Mets superstar that […]...2025
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• Can Orioles’ outfielders help them contend in 2026? | MAILBAG

Question: Thanks for gently letting down the fan who wanted to compare Pete Alonso to Frank Robinson, but my real concern was your speculation on the O’s outfield for 2026. I definitely think you’ve got the names correct, but do you really see that group as the outfield of a pennant contender? I certainly do […]...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron inducted into Hall of Fame

Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Hammer gets his day in Baseball Paradise. Braves Franchise History 1914: The Miracle Braves edge the Cardinals, 4-3, in ten innings to reach the .500 mark (45-45) for the first time this year. 1917: The Reds purchase Sherry Magee from the Boston Braves. 1933: Carl Hubbell holds the Braves scoreless through five innings to break by o...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: July 27

Jim Rivera was out on this play, but his RBI single helped lead the White Sox to a win in their biggest single-game attendance ever, on this day 71 years ago. A record South Side crowd enjoys a whitewash of the Yankees 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 ...2025
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• An MLB Draft ‘what if’ for every team

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images What if Tarik Skubal had signed with the Diamondbacks in 2017? Major League teams made their draft selections earlier this week. Some players will sign quickly, others - mostly high schoolers - won’t sign at all with the team that drafted them. Some of baseball’s biggest stars could have had much different careers if they had signed with the team that ori...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Julio Teheran throws one hitter against Mets

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Teheran tosses a treat against New York Braves Franchise History 1924: With the Giants playing the Braves in Boston, the home team mixes up its batting order at the start of the game. After the leadoff batter grounds out, Ray Powell comes to the plate one spot early and also grounds out. The Giants point that out to Umpire Hank O’Day and he declares th...2025
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• Manny Machado hits a milestone

Manny Machado | Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Notes on Padres week ten The San Diego Padres played a home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, taking two of three. They then flew to San Francisco to play the Giants and split the series two games each. Although they finished the week four wins to three loses, the offense still struggled and the pitching had some great moments...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 28

Tom Connolly (right) at the 1913 World Series | Photo by Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Tom Connolly* (right) passes, and other stories for the discerning reader. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseb...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn becomes the second-oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter

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 drives in five runs, including a three-run home run in the ninth, to help th...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits career homer 715, passing Babe Ruth for first on all-time list

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. 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...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves announce Javy Lopez, Dave Pursley, and Rabbit Maranville will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame

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...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, February 7

It’s Juan Pizarro’s birthday | Photo by Louis Requena/MLB Photos via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Some notable Cubs were born, a couple of Hall-of-Famers pass, and other stories for the discerning reader. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric lo...2025
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• Fork in the buyback road

Here is the other 1975 Topps-focused post I wanted to get to before the 50th anniversary year is over. I've reached sort of a milestone in the 1975 Topps buyback chase. It's been exactly 10 years since I first decided to collect these and see how far I could get. I admit I've gotten farther than I thought I would, particularly when I was first starting the mission. But my approach...2025
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• O Captain, My Captain

If I compiled a list of all the major-release movies from the late 1980s and then a separate list of my top five "most glaring nonviews," I believe "Dead Poets Society" would be at the top of the shorter list. I watched just about every movie that came out in the late '80s, that's what I was doing then, going out with the girlfriend, eating at restaurants and going to the movies. On a w...2025
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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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"A couple of months ago, he kindly offered up a retrospective on the Frank Robinson for Milt Pappas trade."

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"Frank Robinson follows Suarez, at 15."

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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."

2019
"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."

2017
"The record of 38 previously belonged to Hall of Famer Frank Robinson"

2016
"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."

2015
"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."

2014
"Among the key names listed as defendants, per the AP report, are outgoing commissioner Bud Selig and Frank Robinson."

• T.R. Sullivan: A Retrospective On The Harold Baines-Sammy Sosa Trade
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• That was kind of delightful

Among the large cities in Upstate New York, Syracuse is the one that I drive through the most. But it's not a destination city like Buffalo or Albany. It's a place where I brave the traffic on the way to somewhere else. The only two exceptions are to watch minor league baseball or go to a card show. It's the closest large city to me so it does have its perks. But I don't know it v...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron inducted into Hall of Fame
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• Today in White Sox History: July 27
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• An MLB Draft ‘what if’ for every team
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits career homer 715, passing Babe Ruth for first on all-time list
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• Where do I draw the line?

I've written many times that I discard most of my rules for condition for a card from the 1950s or earlier. If I have a shot at getting a card from at least 70 years ago, I will not care if the corners are rounded, that there are a few creases, that it shows wear as a card like that should. (But I'll usually veer away from old cards that are stained or drawn on). But those relaxed rules don't...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: March 15

On this day 54 years ago, the White Sox made a small, but sneaky-good swap with the Angels for Steve Kealey. Relief help arrives, at less than zero cost 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), i...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron inducted into Hall of Fame
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• Today in White Sox History: July 27
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• Manny Machado hits a milestone
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• MVP debates

Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images How’d that guy win? One of the beauties of today’s advanced baseball stats is it gives nerds like me a chance to go back in time and argue about how badly baseball writers mangled MVP and Cy Young votes in years past. I’ve always been in favor of making ballots public, if for no other reason than to shame homerism for undeserving candidates. Whether tha...2025
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• Diamondbacks 8, Cubs 1: Eugenio Suárez blasts the Cubs again

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Jameson Taillon served up two home runs to the D-backs third baseman. Normally I wouldn’t feature a Cubs opponent in a recap headline or photo, but credit where it’s due — Eugenio Suárez continued his utter domination of Cubs pitching by smashing two home runs Friday evening, leading the Diamondbacks to an 8-1 win over the Cubs. The two home runs by Suárez g...2025
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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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• 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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• 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

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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• Today in White Sox History: June 27

Who doesn’t love a José Valentín walk-off homer against the Cubs? This one came on this day, 22 years ago. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images José Valentín sinks the Cubs 1910 The White Sox lost the final game played at their original ballpark, South Side Park III (39th Street Grounds). Cleveland knocked them off, 7-2, in front of just 4,300 fans. Just four days later, the White Sox returned h...2025
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• Manny Machado hits a milestone
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• Today in White Sox History: April 17

On this day 45 years ago, Harold Baines collected his first MLB hit — off of ex-Sox southpaw Jim Kaat. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Two soggy wins — and a STICK TALK loss 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...2025
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• Diamondbacks 8, Cubs 1: Eugenio Suárez blasts the Cubs again
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• Jeff Torborg: 1941-2025

Ron Vesely/Getty Images The author of one of the greatest White Sox surprise teams in history, and a catcher of note in his own right, has left us On Sunday night, the White Sox announced that former catcher, manager, and broadcaster Jeff Torborg passed away today, at age 83. Among his many accomplishments in baseball, Torborg as manager led the 1990 White Sox on a miracle run in 1990, cha...2025
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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

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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• 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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• 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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• Fork in the buyback road
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• Today in White Sox History: April 29

After 21 losses, Frank Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles finally got a 1988 win — at the expense of the White Sox. Baltimore breaks a shameful streak, in Chicago 1901 Shortstop Frank Shugart hit the first home run in White Sox history. It came in the eighth inning of a 3-2 loss to Detroit, off of future South Side starter Frank Owen. Ironically, the 1901 season was the only one Shugart w...2025
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• Elusive '80s cards ... really? Really

I have written many times that I view cards from the 1980s as the most accessible. The hobby was booming, "artificial rarity" was barely a thought, cards were plentiful. That, combined with being a very active collector of Dodgers cards, has given me a inflated idea of the '80s portion of my Dodgers collection: I HAVE THEM ALL! I never truly think that 100 percent, but part of me believ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron is elected to the Hall of Fame on his first ballot

Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/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 e...2025
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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

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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• 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: 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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