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• Today in White Sox History: November 22Happy birthday, Greg Luzinski! | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images A Bull is born 1946 Two near-teammates on the White Sox in the 1970s, Cy Acosta and Rich McKinney, were born. McKinney, born in Piqua, Ohio, was chosen No. 14 overall by the White Sox in 1968 and made the majors in 1970. He played third, short, second and right field in a brief, two-season career on the South Side befo...2024See also White Sox latest news -
• This day in Braves history: Freddie Freeman hits NLDS-winning homer off Josh HaderPhoto by Michael Zarrilli/Getty Images This would be the biggest home run he’d hit in a Braves uniform — until later on that month. Braves Franchise History 1998: The Atlanta Braves score five runs in the eighth inning to rally and defeat the San Diego Padres 7-6. Michael Tucker hits a three-run home run and drives in five runs in the game. 1999: Greg Maddux and the Braves defeat the Mets...2024Continue with Freddie Freeman breaking news today -
• Notable Braves called-up as part of September’s expanded rosters since 1990Spencer Strider made his regular season debut on October 1, 2021. | Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Going back to 1990, here’s a brief review of each season’s expanded roster and notable debuts or additions. Starting last season, MLB has allowed teams to only call-up two additional players on September 1 (excluding double-headers) in a change from the prior rule ...2024Read about Spencer Strider breaking news -
• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones clubs 10th Braves grand slam of 1997Photo by SPX/Diamond Images via Getty Images They were doing some serious boppin’ back in ‘97. Braves Franchise History 1921: The Reds and the Braves tie a major league record as their infields combine for 28 chances. The Reds won the game 7-3. 1997: Andruw Jones hits the Atlanta Braves’ 10th grand slam of the season to set a new National League record. 2001: The Braves acquire Julio Fr...2024Visit the page Andruw Jones breaking news today -
• A profile of the MLB player in 1991I wrote a month or so ago that I've been working on a post on the 1991 Studio set. Based on the information provided by players on the back of that set's cards, could a personality profile be developed for the average Major League Baseball player in 1991? I went through all 264 cards. For most of the cards, there are four categories listed on the back that allows you to know the player ...2024Continue with Curt Schilling breaking news today -
• This Day in Braves History: Otis Nixon steals six bags against ExposPhoto by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1916 - Salida Tom Hughes no-hits the Pirates 2-0 at Braves Field. 1991 - Otis Nixon sets a modern day National League record with six stolen bases in a 7-6 loss by the Braves against the Expos. 2005 - 46-year old Julio Franco records his first two-steal game since 1994 in a 5-2 win over the Reds. John Smoltz also recorded hi...2024Continue with Otis Nixon news and rumors
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• Today in White Sox History: November 22
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• Notable Braves called-up as part of September’s expanded rosters since 1990
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• This Day in Braves History: Otis Nixon steals six bags against Expos
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 7Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Luke Farrell 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 plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over th...2024See also Luke Farrell injury -
• This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes second oldest player to homer in a gamePhoto by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1975 - The Atlanta Braves trade holdout first baseman Dick Allen and catcher Johnny Oates to the Phillies for catcher Jim Essian, outfielder Barry Bonnell and cash. Allen refused to report to the Braves after he was acquired in an off-season deal with the White Sox. 2005 - Julio Franco records three hits including his first h...2024See more articles George Gojkovich injury report -
• Today in White Sox History: April 24With this swing to win a game 14 years ago today, Alex Ríos did something that’s never happened in White Sox history. Alex Ríos makes home-run history 1901 It wasn’t planned this way, but three games in other cities were postponed by rain, putting the White Sox in position to host the first major league game in AL history. Some 9,000 fans at South Side Park saw the home club beat the Clev...2024Check it out White Sox -
• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron notches 400th career home runPhoto by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1933 - The Boston Braves fall to the New York Giants 1-0 at the Polo Grounds as umpire Charlie Pfirman officiated his 1,700th consecutive National League game. 1941 - A syndicate of 12 people purchased 73 percent of the Braves for $350,000. 1943 - Boston Braves manager Casey Stengel is struck by a taxi and suffers a fractured ...2024See also Hank Aaron injury -
• This Day in MLB History: December 27Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images MLB History 1919 - One day after working out a deal to sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee says his team will deal any player except Harry Hooper. They will then deal Hooper to the White Sox following the 1920 season. 1967 - Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg undergoes surgery on his left knee, four days after a skiing accident. Lonborg wil...2023Click for news about Babe Ruth injury update -
• This Day in Braves History: December 15thPhoto by Underwood Archives/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1948 - The Dodgers trade Pete Reiser to the Braves for outfielder Myron McCormick. The marvelously talented but reckless Reiser crashed into too many outfield walls and, according to Red Smith, was carried off on a stretcher 11 times. 1960 - The Braves acquire shortstop Roy McMillan and a player to be named later from the R...2023Click for news about Juan Pizarro injuries -
• Today in White Sox History: November 22Happy birthday to one of the best relief pitchers in White Sox history, Cy Acosta. | Topps Two near-teammates share an exact birthday 1946 Two near-teammates on the White Sox in the 1970s, Cy Acosta and Rich McKinney, were born. McKinney, born in Piqua, Ohio, was chosen No. 14 overall by the White Sox in 1968 and made the majors in 1970. He played third, short, second and right field in a...2023See also White Sox injury report
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 27Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Dylan Floro and a host of other former Cubs. 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...2023See more articles Nick Wosika -
• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Room Service Pennant Race Awaits Red Sox in AL East
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"Paul Bako, Julio Franco and Chipper Jones all homer in the win." - 2023
"1994 - Julio Franco and Robin Ventura go back-to-back twice in a 7-6 win by the White Sox over the Tigers." - 2022
"We'll never see anyone like Julio Franco again" - 2018
"That is the longest streak in the Majors this season, and one game away from tying Julio Franco for the longest in franchise history." - 2017
"The ageless Julio Franco played at the relatively tender age of 49, though he wasn’t able to produce." - 2016
"Furthermore, Colon became the second-oldest player to hit a home run in a Mets uniform, trailing only the ageless Julio Franco, who homered for the The Amazins as a 48-year-old, per MLB Stat of the Day." - 2015
"Former major league All-Star Julio Franco has signed a contract at age 56 to be a player-manager for the Ishikawa Million Stars of Japan's independent Baseball Challenge League."
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• Today in White Sox History: November 22
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones clubs 10th Braves grand slam of 1997
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• A profile of the MLB player in 1991
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz records his 2,000th strikeoutPhoto by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1923 - The Boston Braves acquire pitcher Jesse Barnes and catcher Earl Smith from the New York Giants in exchange for pitcher Mule Watson and catcher Hank Gowdy. 1925 - The Braves and the Reds turn five double plays each in a 12-inning game to set a new major league record. 1996 - Greg Maddux is tagged for 11 hits and seven ru...2024See also John Smoltz -
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• This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes oldest player with a pinch-hit home runPhoto by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1981 - Terry Harper leads off the game with a single before Pirates pitcher Jim Bibby retires the next 27 batters in order. Atlanta falls 5-0 with Phil Niekro taking the loss. 2004 - Julio Franco breaks his own record as the oldest player in major league history to hit a pinch-hit home run. Franco’s homer tied the game in the eig...2024Continue with Phil Niekro trade rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson records his 200th career winDaniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1961 - Willie Mays becomes the ninth player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game to help the Giants to a 14-4 win over the Milwaukee Braves. 1970 - Billy Williams becomes the first player in National League history to play in 1,000 consecutive games in a 9-2 loss by the Cubs to the Atlanta Braves at Fulton County S...2024See more articles Tim Hudson salary -
• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers on his 40th birthdayDaniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1966 - The Atlanta Braves establish a major league record by winning their 18th consecutive game at home. The first 17 wins of the streak came in Milwaukee, the team’s home in 1965. 2011 - The Braves complete their first sweep of the Giants in San Francisco since 1998 with a 9-6 win in 10 innings. Nate McLouth delivers a two-run sing...2024Visit the page Chipper Jones -
• This Day in MLB History: December 27
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• Today in White Sox History: November 22
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• Today in White Sox History: November 22
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones hits his 450th career home runPhoto by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1921 - The Reds and the Braves tie a major league record as their infields combine for 28 chances. The Reds won the game 7-3. 1997 - Andruw Jones hits the Braves’ 10th grand slam of the season to set a new National League record. 2001 - The Braves acquire Julio Franco from the Mexico City Tigers. Franco was leading the Mexic...2023See more Chipper Jones statistics -
• Today in Cubs All-Star history: The Cubs host the 1990 Midsummer Classic
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images ... but haven’t had one since. The Cubs hosted All-Star Games in 1947 and 1962, and then went through a long fallow period without one, largely because beginning in 1971 the ASG was moved to a night-game slot for TV purposes and Wrigley Field did not have lights. With the installation of lights in 1988, the Cubs were granted hosting privileges at Wrigl...2023See more Jonathan Daniel scores
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• The most random Braves Opening Day starters since 1990
Opening Day is full of pomp and circumstance but sometimes the Opening Day line-up has some starters that are unexpected. | Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images As Opening Day draws near, let this serve as a reminder that sometimes even the most random of players have drawn a starting assignment to begin the season. But who is the most random player to draw a starting assignm...2023Continue with Todd Kirkland stats
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• Reevaluating the Hall of Fame merits of Julio Franco
Julio Franco spent parts of six season with the Atlanta Braves, ended his career in MLB with the team in 2007 at age 48. | Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Franco’s professional career included three seasons at the highest level in Japan and South Korea, adding credence to his Hall of Fame worthiness. Opening Day is right around the corner which means it is the perfect time to talk ...2023Read about Atlanta Braves statistics
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones clubs 10th Braves grand slam of 1997
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• A profile of the MLB player in 1991
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• This Day in MLB History: December 27
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• Today in White Sox History: December 15An all-time great South Side right fielder, Floyd Robinson, was traded away on this day, 57 years ago. | Bazooka Two good deals, one bad, and one sad 1960 White Sox owner Bill Veeck made up for some of his bad deals after the 1959 season by pilfering pitchers Juan Pizarro and Cal McLish from the Reds for infielder Gene Freese. Manager Al Lopez and pitching coach Ray Berres had their eyes ...2023Check it out White Sox -
• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones signs with DodgersPhoto by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2007 - Andruw Jones leaves the Braves for a two-year, $36 million deal with the Dodgers. Jones will hit .158 with just three home runs and will be released at the end of the season. MLB History 1914 - An indoor baseball game is played in Chicago to raise money for the family of recently deceased Cubs third baseman Jim Doyle. 1...2023Check it out Andruw Jones -
• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones hits his 450th career home run
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 7
Happy birthday, Luke Farrell! | Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Memorable Cubs moments and Luke Farrell’s birthday. 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 var...2023Visit the page Luke Farrell
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• The most random Braves Opening Day starters since 1990
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• Today in White Sox History: December 15
Winning a pennant in 1959 kept a detente among Chuck Comiskey, Al Lopez and Bill Veeck. But resentments simmered, and when it came time for Veeck to sell just two years later, he froze out Chuck. The Comiskey name leaves South Side ownership, for good 1960 White Sox owner Bill Veeck made up for some of his bum deals after the 1959 season by pilfering pitchers Juan Pizarro and Cal McLish fr...2022Check it out White Sox
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers on 40th birthday
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1966 - The Atlanta Braves establish a major league record by winning their 18th consecutive game at home. The first 17 wins of the streak came in Milwaukee, the team’s home in 1965. 2011 - The Braves complete their first sweep of the Giants in San Francisco since 1998 with a 9-6 win in 10 innings. Nate McLouth delivers a two-run ...2023See also Chipper Jones
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• This Day in Braves History: Otis Nixon has six stolen bases against Expos
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson picks up 200th career win
Photo by Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - Willie Mays becomes the ninth player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game to help the Giants to a 14-4 win over the Milwaukee Braves. 1970 - Billy Williams becomes the first player in National League history to play in 1,000 consecutive games in a 9-2 loss by the Cubs to the Atlanta Braves...2023See more articles Tim Hudson
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• Former All-Star Franco, 56, signs in Japan
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits his 400th home run
Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1933 - The Boston Braves fall to the New York Giants 1-0 at the Polo Grounds as umpire Charlie Pfirman officiated his 1,700th consecutive National League game. 1941 - A syndicate of 12 people purchased 73 percent of the Braves for $350,000. 1943 - Boston Braves manager Casey Stengel is struck by a taxi and suffers a fra...2023Continue with Hank Aaron
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• A multiyear deal for a 47-year-old?!
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• This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes the oldest player to hit a pinch-hit home run
Photo by SPX/Ron Vesely Photography via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1981 - Terry Harper leads off the game with a single before Pirates pitcher Jim Bibby retires the next 27 batters in order. Atlanta falls 5-0 with Phil Niekro taking the loss. 2004 - Julio Franco breaks his own record as the oldest player in major league history to hit a pinch-hit home run. Franco’s homer ties t...2023Click for news about Phil Niekro
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Charlie Morton to Pittsburgh
Braves Franchise History 1902 - Cardinals pitcher Mike O’Neill hits the first pinch-hit grand slam ever in the majors against the Boston Beaneaters. He also became the first NL pitcher to hit a grand slam in the 20th century. 2004 - At 45-years of age, Julio Franco becomes the oldest player in major league history to hit a grand slam as the Braves beat the Phillies 8-4. 2009 - The Braves acquire...2023Click for news about Charlie Morton
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• The best former Ray from every MLB teamPool Photo-USA TODAY Sports There have been some incredible players for other clubs that you probably forgot once donned a Rays’ uniform I was bored one afternoon when suddenly a question occurred to me: who are the best players for other teams to have played for the Tampa Bay Rays? This of course is a completely natural thing to ponder and an easy enough thing to search out utilizing the ...2023See more articles Arizona Diamondbacks -
• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones hits his 450th career home run
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• The last time I will bother you about thisHey, look at Mr. Big Shot publishing his second set-completion post in a week, so much for struggling in this department this year.OK, so it's 1988 Donruss. I am not proud!Thanks to other folks' generosity --. er, eagerness to get rid of their share of the most overproduced set of all-time -- I finished this set in record time. It's been slightly more than a month since I announced that I wa...2023Check it out Luis Tiant -
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• Braves News: World Baseball Classic update, Collin McHugh makes spring debut, more
Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images Your daily roundup of news and notes from Thursday The World Baseball Classic is drawing to a close as the March 21 championship game quickly approaches. Cuba and Japan have each secured their spots in the semifinals. Puerto Rico and Mexico will battle it out tonight at 7 ET to determine who will advance to play Japan. On the other side of the bracket, ...2023See more articles Collin McHugh
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• Rafael Palmeiro seeks to defy odds with MLB comeback
Former MLB star Rafael Palmeiro, who left the game in disgrace after testing positive for steroids back in 2005, tells Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that he is seriously contemplating an effort to return to the majors. Of course, there are quite a few barriers for the left-handed-hitting first baseman, who is a dozen years removed from his playing days and is now 53 years of age.It’s frankly hard ...2017Read about Rafael Palmeiro
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