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• Today in White Sox History: March 121921 All eight Black Sox (Joe Jackson, Eddie Cicotte, Lefty Williams, Swede Risberg, Fred McMullin, Chick Gandil, Happy Felsch and even Buck Weaver) were suspended for life by commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. None will play in the Major Leagues again. Jackson is banned for life, despite hitting .375 in the sordid 1919 World Series; Weaver […]...2026Check it out White Sox breaking news -
• This Day in MLB History: Roger Clemens signs a one-year, $10.1 million deal with YankeesMLB History 1926 – The Chicago Tribune releases a story stating that the Detroit Tigers threw a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox in 1917 to help Chicago win the pennant. Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis responds by holding a hearing on the matter, but dismisses all charges as he can find no witnesses to […]...2025Continue with Roger Clemens latest news -
• The MLB betting scandal that has long been forgotten — but shouldn’t beToday, we remember the day when William D. Cox was thrown out of baseball by the sport’s most famous hanging judge, Kenesaw Mountain Landis....2025 -
• Today in White Sox History: November 121920 As a response to the Black Sox scandal that saw members of the White Sox throw the World Series in 1919, baseball owners unanimously elected Kenesaw Mountain Landis as the first baseball commissioner. Landis, a White Sox fan, took the job while insisting that he be given final authority over the players and owners. […]...2025Click for news about White Sox news and rumors -
• Today in White Sox History: August 2On this day 89 years ago, Jackie Hayes capped the second-biggest comeback in White Sox history with a 12th-inning single. | Sporting News via Getty Images Down 10-1, the South Siders rally to win, and sweep a doubleheader 1901 A 7-0 win over Detroit made it three straight shutouts for the White Sox. The Tigers were the victims of all three whitewashes: Clark Griffith’s 2-0 win on July 31, ...2025See more articles White Sox -
• MLB ban on Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson to be liftedPhoto by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The hit king and baseball pariah could be eligible for Hall of Fame induction. On Tuesday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred reinstated deceased players Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson from he permanently ineligible list, paving the way for them to be possibly inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Manfred’s reasoning was that the bans were meant to b...2025Read about Pete Rose breaking news
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• Today in White Sox History: March 12
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• MLB ban on Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson to be lifted
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Ervin Santana to a one-year, $14.1 million dealPhoto by Kevin Liles/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2014 - After injuries to Brandon Beachy and Kris Medlen, the Braves sign right-hander Ervin Santana to a one-year, $14.1 million deal. He will start 31 games and post a 3.95 ERA in 196.0 innings. MLB History 1921 - MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis suspends eight members of the Chicago White Sox for their alleged involvemen...2025See more Ervin Santana injury status -
• Baseball history unpacked, March 12Photo by Brad Mangin /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources Ladies’ Day, the Black Sox, actor Will Ferrell, 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 narrat...2025See also Black Sox injury report -
• Today in White Sox History: March 12Did a fairly innocuous trade between the White Sox and Yankees in 1950 fuel commissioner Happy Chandler’s ouster in 1951? Could be. | Chicago Tribune A commissioner loses his job, in part due to a kerfuffle between Chicago and New York 1921 All eight Black Sox (Joe Jackson, Eddie Cicotte, Lefty Williams, Swede Risberg, Fred McMullin, Chick Gandil, Happy Felsch and even Buck Weaver) were su...2025Visit the page White Sox injury status -
• Baseball history unpacked, February 28Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Rick Reuschel signs as a Free Agent, 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...2025See more articles Rick Reuschel injury report -
• This Day in MLB History: The Yankees acquire Roger Clemens from the Blue JaysPhoto credit should read TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images MLB History 1909 - National League president Harry Pulliam takes a leave of absence due to health issues. League secretary John Heydler takes over. 1909 - The Red Sox trade 41-year old Cy Young to Cleveland for pitchers Charlie Chech, Jack Ryan and $12,500 in cash. 1922 - Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis resigns his federal judgeship ...2025See more Roger Clemens -
• Baseball history unpacked, February 7It’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...2025See also Juan Pizarro injuries -
• Baseball history unpacked, January 27Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. One of the greatest trades in Cubs history 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 baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore a...2025Visit the page George Gojkovich -
• Baseball history unpacked, January 17Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Michael Hermosillo*, Chicago-area native, and others, plus news from yesteryear. 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...2025Visit the page Megan Briggs availability report
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 5Happy birthday, Bob Dernier! | Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. A good day for center fielders, several sad passings, 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...2024Read about George Gojkovich -
• Baseball history unpacked, August 2
Photo by Gary Leonard/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. The Dodgers have bright yellow balls, Walter Johnson debuts, Thurman Munson and Vin Scully pass on, and many other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cub...2023Continue with Walter Johnson
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"1921 All eight Black Sox (Joe Jackson, Eddie Cicotte, Lefty Williams, Swede Risberg, Fred McMullin, Chick Gandil, Happy Felsch and even Buck Weaver) were suspended for life by commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis." - 2025
"This obscure rule will lead to a direct confrontation between Babe Ruth and Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis in 1921." - 2024
"The contract extension will make Selig baseball’s second-longest-serving commissioner, behind only Kenesaw Mountain Landis." - 2023
"Chandler succeeds Kenesaw Mountain Landis who passed away in 1944." - 2022
"Responding to the publicity, Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis convenes a hearing on the matter, but dismisses all charges." - 2020
"With a legacy that goes well beyond winning the award in both leagues, Robinson is an ideal choice to replace Kenesaw Mountain Landis." - 2015
"Of course, a woman striking out two of the world's greatest hitters caused a stir through the larger sporting world—so much so that Commissioner of Baseball Kenesaw Mountain Landis voided her contract several days later, saying the sport was "too strenuous" for a woman." - 2014
"He was elected commissioner in July 1998, and his time in charge is second only to that of Kenesaw Mountain Landis from 1920-44."
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• Today in White Sox History: August 2
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• MLB ban on Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson to be lifted
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• A century of exile concludes: Shoeless Joe Jackson finally has a chance for immortalitySay it’s so, Joe! MLB finally lifts lifetime ban for Jackson and others. | PhotoQuest/Getty Images MLB ends ban, Hall of Fame door opens for members of 1919 Black Sox In a stunning reversal of decades-long policy, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced today a sweeping decision to remove deceased players, including the legendary Shoeless Joe Jackson, from the permanently ...2025Check it out Shoeless Joe contract rumors -
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• Baseball history unpacked, February 28
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• This Day in MLB History: The Yankees acquire Roger Clemens from the Blue Jays
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 27
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• This Day in Braves History: January 27thPhoto by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1944 - The Boston Braves fire manager Casey Stengel as new owners Lou Perini, Guido Lugo and Joseph Maney take over the team. 1966 - Wisconsin State Circuit Court Judge Elmer W. Roller rules that the Braves must remain in Milwaukee or the National League must promise Wisconsin an expansion team for the 19...2025Read about Casey Stengel contract rumors -
• This Day in MLB History: Derek Jeter and Larry Walker are elected to the Hall of FamePhoto by Mike Stobe/Getty Images MLB History 1921 - Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis officially signs on as baseball commissioner agreeing to a seven-year, $350,000 contract. 1938 - Joe DiMaggio rejects a $25,000 offer from the Yankees and counters by asking for $45,000. He will hold out for nearly three months which will end on April 20, just two days before the start of the regular season....2025Read about Derek Jeter salary rumors
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 17
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• Today in White Sox History: November 12On this day 44 years ago, Steve Stone got the honor of his baseball life. | Focus on Sport/Getty Images A former South Side hurler and future broadcaster caps off the season of his life 1920 As a response to the Black Sox scandal that saw members of the White Sox throw the World Series in 1919, baseball owners unanimously elected Kenesaw Mountain Landis as the first baseball commissioner. ...2024Read about White Sox -
• Baseball history unpacked, September 2Happy birthday, Christian Bethancourt! | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Pappas throws a no-no and other stories. Happy birthday to Christian Bethancourt! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseba...2024Continue with Christian Bethancourt -
• Baseball history unpacked, April 24Happy birthday, Stephen Souza Jr. | Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday wishes to Stephen Souza, Jr., and others, 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 l...2024See more South Side Park scores -
• Baseball history unpacked, January 17Happy birthday, Michael Hermosillo! | Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Michael Hermosillo! 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 v...2024Continue with Michael Hermosillo statistics -
• Baseball history unpacked, January 12Happy birthday, Bill Madlock! | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Bill Madlock and others, the baseball draft is instituted, 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...2024See more National Commission statistics -
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 16Happy birthday, Rodney Scott! | Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Rodney Scott, and playoff stories galore. 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 variou...2023Visit the page Ban Johnson statistics -
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 8
Natal anniversary to the late Ryan Freel! | Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Not much happening on the Cubs front but plenty of other stories, including a no-hitter that ends in a tie. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’...2023Continue with Pittsburgh Pirates stats
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 3lindymcdaniel.com A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Lindy McDaniel* retires and other news. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. He...2025Read about National Commission -
• It’s time for the Royals to honor George SpriggsOur only alumni The Royals have made some significant moves this spring, inducting Bo Jackson, John Schuerholz and Cedric Tallis into the team’s Hall of Fame. Now that Tallis has been inducted, I’ll need to find a new windmill to tilt at. Bringing attention to the Tallis oversight has been one of my main passions the last five years and I’m very happy for the Tallis family to see this long-overdu...2024Read about John Schuerholz -
• Baseball history unpacked, July 31
Photo by Focus on Sport/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. Happy birthday to Leon Durham, Mike Bielecki, and others, plus a plethora of good stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s co...2023Read about Leon Durham
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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 ...2023Check it out Louis Requena
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 13
Kevin Foster had bad luck as a Cub. Today’s his birthday | Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Kevin Foster had bad luck as a Cub. Today’s his 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,...2023See more Polo Grounds
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 23
Many Cub fans would like to forget him. Bob Howry | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Today’s feature was a Cub for three years and finished in 2010, which was the utterly forgettable part of his tenure. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a li...2022Visit the page Jonathan Daniel
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• Throwback Thursday: Female Ace Jackie Mitchell Strikes Out Babe Ruth
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• Olney: Frank Robinson's name belongs on baseball's MVP trophy
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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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• Former MVP Dale Murphy thinks Frank Robinson's name should replace Kenesaw Mountain Landis' on trophies
Landis helped maintain segregation in baseball during his tenure as commissioner, but his name remains on the AL and NL MVP trophies...2020Check it out Dale Murphy
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• Throwback Thursday: Female Ace Jackie Mitchell Strikes Out Babe Ruth
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• MLB MVPs want Kenesaw Mountain Landis' name removed from plaques
Landis was the first Major League Baseball commissioner and his tenure included 'documented racism,' according to an official MLB historian...2020
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 30
Happy birthday, Sandy Koufax | Photo by Focus On Sport/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. The last edition for 2022. A rare non-Cub feature. Happy birthday, Sandy Koufax! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past,...2022Read about Sandy Koufax
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• This Day in Braves History: Freddie Freeman named NL MVPPhoto by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1923 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielders Casey Stengel and Bill Cunningham as well as shortstop Dave Bancroft from the New York Giants in exchange for pitchers Joe Oeschger and Bill Southworth. 2015 - The Braves trade shortstop Andrelton Simmons and catcher Jose Briceno to the Angels in exchange for shortstop Erick Aybar and...2023See also Freddie Freeman -
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• Today in White Sox History: August 2
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 12
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• This Day in MLB History: The Yankees acquire Roger Clemens from the Blue Jays
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• Baseball history unpacked, February 7
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 27
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• Today in White Sox History: January 19The player most responsible for sending the White Sox into the basement for three decades, Chick Gandil, was born 137 years ago today. Happy birthday to a player ultimately as big a villain as ever seen in the game 1882 Infamous Black Sox ringleader Chick Gandil was born in St. Paul. The first baseman started his career with the White Sox in 1910, and played his last game, as he helped thr...2025See more articles White Sox -
• This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Gaylord PerryPhoto by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The eventual Hall of Famer and infamous spit-baller signs with Atlanta for his first and only season with the Braves. Braves Franchise History 1906: The owners of the Boston Beaneaters reject a $250,000 offer for the team. 1949: The New York Giants are fined $2,000, and their manager Leo Durocher $500, for signing Freddie Fitzsimmons as a coach while h...2025Check it out Gaylord Perry -
• Today in White Sox History: October 15On this day a century ago, the White Sox and Giants left North America for Europe, and a 10th anniversary “world tour.” | Chicago Tribune Ten years after, the South Siders and Giants shove off again to Europe 1917 The White Sox won their second World Series title, beating the New York Giants four games to two. The score in the series clincher was also 4-2. Just two days after finishing the...2024See more articles White Sox
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• The MLB betting scandal that has long been forgotten — but shouldn’t be
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• Today in White Sox History: November 12
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• MLB ban on Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson to be lifted
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• A century of exile concludes: Shoeless Joe Jackson finally has a chance for immortality
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• This Day in Braves History: January 27th
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• Today in White Sox History: January 19
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 25Derrek Lee hits one over the fence | Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Derrek Lee arrives in one of the Cubs’ better trades, the Last Waltz, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorfu...2024See more articles Derrek Lee rumors -
• Today in White Sox History: November 12
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• Today in White Sox History: October 15
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 2
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