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  • Today in White Sox History: March 6
    • Today in White Sox History: March 6
    Kirby Puckett, who rose to stardom and played his full career with the Minnesota Twins, grew up in the shadow of Comiskey Park. A Chicago native, born in the shadow of Comiskey Park, dies young 1914 The White Sox returned home from their around-the-world series of exhibition games against the New York Giants. The Sox went 24-20-2, but the added 46 games took their toll when the regular sea...2025
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  • • Locked On Twins: Byron Buxton Says He Wants to be a Twin 4 Life
    Byron Buxton told Phil Miller over the weekend that he’d love to be a Twin for life, like some great Twins before him (Kirby Puckett, Kent Hrbek, Joe Mauer, etc). In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne/@warne.bsky.social) and Dave (@answerdavebrown/@answerdave.bsky....2025
  • This day in Braves History: The Expos rebrand as the Nationals
    • This day in Braves History: The Expos rebrand as the Nationals
    Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB via Getty Images One of Atlanta’s divisional rivals moves from Canada to Washington D.C. and locks down their new identity. MLB History 1890: At the American Association annual meeting in Louisville, the Philadelphia Athletics are expelled for violating the league’s constitution. A new team in Philadelphia is admitted, plus entries from Boston, Washington and Ch...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Jorge Soler gets the 2021 World Series started with a homer
    • This Day in Braves History: Jorge Soler gets the 2021 World Series started with a homer
    Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Soler started the World Series in the manner in which he wanted to finish it: With a huge home run Braves Franchise History 1991: The Atlanta Braves fall to the Twins 4-3 in 11 innings as Kirby Puckett does it all for Minnesota. Puckett prevented two runs with a leaping catch against the plexiglass in left center in the third. He then gives the Twins the lead wit...2024
  • MLB Playoffs: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals looking to make their mark on the postseason
    • MLB Playoffs: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals looking to make their mark on the postseason
    Bobby Witt Jr’s MVP-like performance helped push the Royals back to the postseason. Kauffman Stadium was built for speed. Ironically, that wasn’t the intent. When the stadium was constructed for the 1973 season, the team anticipated home runs would go up since the dimensions were actually smaller than their previous home at Municipal Stadium, where hitters had to smack a ball 360 feet down the le...2024
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  • The most Hall of Famers, update 20 (the final one, sort of)
    • The most Hall of Famers, update 20 (the final one, sort of)
      Ever since I dropped cable, I haven't viewed much of the Hall of Fame's annual induction ceremony, which used to be a regular must-watch. I saw a little bit of it on YouTube the other day and watched as the players already in the Hall were introduced at the beginning. That's always a fun part. But for whatever reason I particularly noticed the HOFers who weren't there this time.Ma...2024

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  • • This day in Braves History: The Expos rebrand as the Nationals
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  • Baseball history unpacked, March 6
    • Baseball history unpacked, March 6
    The Hawk comes to Chicago | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Free of charge for the discerning reader. Andre Dawson comes to Chicago, 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, ...2024
  • Baseball history unpacked, January 12
    • Baseball history unpacked, January 12
    Happy 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...2024
  • • Baseball history unpacked, March 6
    Happy birthday, Jake Arrieta! | Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. The Hawk signs a blank check, Kirby Puckett departs this vale, 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...2023
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  • • Big Man, Big Personality: The Oral History of David Ortiz's MLB Adventure
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: There's a Closers Sale Going on at MLB's GM Meetings
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  • • Minnesota Twins: Dozier and Perkins impress in the All-Star Game
    Two players from the Minnesota Twins, Brian Dozier and Glen Perkins, were participants in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game. Not only were they both representing the Twins, but they both also received playing time from AL manager Ned Yost. What they did with that playing time is what made headlines Wednesday morning. Dozier came into the game in the top of the eighth inning as a pinch-hitter for Jason...2015
  • • Pablo Sandoval Will Be Red Sox's Biggest Winter Addition, Belly and All
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Camp Openings Bring Best, Worst of Weighty Issues
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Kirby Puckett lifestyle

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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Byron Buxton told Phil Miller over the weekend that he’d love to be a Twin for life, like some great Twins before him (Kirby Puckett, Kent Hrbek, Joe Mauer, etc)."

  • 2024
    "Most of the other names - Joe Mauer, Chipper Jones, Tony Gwynn, Wade Boggs, Kirby Puckett, Rod Carew, Royals legend George Brett - are in the Hall of Fame, or put up Hall of Fame numbers (Pete Rose, Barry Bonds)."

  • 2023
    "1984 - Kirby Puckett records four hits in his major league debut as the Twins beat the Angels 5-0."

  • 2022
    "Adam Thielen, Maya Moore, Joe Mauer, Kevin Garnett, Kirby Puckett, and Randy Moss, to name a few."

  • 2021
    "When I was a kid, I traded one of my toys to my friend for a Kirby Puckett figurine -- which remains the best trade I have pulled off in my life to date."

  • 2020
    "Once Kirby Puckett figured out he couldn't just hit, but could also hit for power, a Hall of Fame career was born."

  • 2018
    "Today, we look back on the career of Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett, a 10-time All-Star who proudly wore only a Twins uniform during an illustrious 12-year career."

  • 2017
    "He became only the fourth right hander to achieve 200 hits four times, joining Michael Young, Kirby Puckett, and Al Simmons."

  • 2016
    "He's a lot like Kirby Puckett in that wherever he goes, people want to introduce themselves and talk."

  • 2015
    "Left fielder Eddie Rosario now has 15 outfield assists, just one short of the club's rookie record of 16 set by Kirby Puckett in 1984."

  • 2014
    "His body type makes it a suspect investment (though Kirby Puckett sure managed to overcome body-type stereotypes for many years, didn't he?"

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  • • This day in Braves History: The Expos rebrand as the Nationals
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  • This Day in Braves History: Ryan Klesko extends Atlanta’s home run streak to 25 games
    • This Day in Braves History: Ryan Klesko extends Atlanta’s home run streak to 25 games
    Photo credit should read DOUG COLLIER/AFP via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1942 - Jim Tobin has a huge day as he throws a five hitter and slugs three consecutive home runs in a 6-5 win over the Cubs at Braves Field. Tobin is the first pitcher in modern history to collect three home runs in a game. 1998 - Ryan Klesko hits a two-run home run against the Cardinals to help the Braves...2024
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  • This Day in MLB History: January 16
    • This Day in MLB History: January 16
    MLB History 1886 - The Washington Nationals are admitted to the National League, bringing the league total to seven teams. 1891 - A new national agreement was signed by the National League, American Association and the Western Association. The agreement creates a three-man panel to settle problems among the leagues. 1964 - American League owners vote down Charlie Finley’s proposed move of the Ka...2024
  • Royals Rumblings - News for January 12, 2024
    • Royals Rumblings - News for January 12, 2024
    The caption says “George Brett - Kansas City Royals”. Is that a young-ish Brett pulling Santa’s beard like he was the little girl in Miracle on 34th Street? Anyone have a guess as to when it’s going to be above freezing again? Max already had the story yesterday about none of the Royals going to arbitration. Jaylon Thompson covered the news for the The Star: Singer will reportedly make $4....2024
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  • This Day in MLB History: November 22
    • This Day in MLB History: November 22
    Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images MLB History 1954 - The Pirates draft Roberto Clemente from the Triple A roster of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1957 - Mickey Mantle edges out Ted Williams to win the MVP Award in the American League. Mantle hit .365 with 34 home runs. Williams led the AL with a .388 average, 38 home runs and a .731 slugging percentage. Two Chicago writers listed Wi...2023
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  • This Day in Braves history: Jorge Soler starts World Series with a bang
    • This Day in Braves history: Jorge Soler starts World Series with a bang
    Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1991 - The Braves fall to the Twins 4-3 in 11 innings as Kirby Puckett does it all for Minnesota. Puckett prevented two runs with a leaping catch against the plexiglass in left center in the third. He then gives the Twins the lead with a sacrifice fly in the fifth. The Braves tie the game back up, but Puckett ends it when he home...2023

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  • • Baseball history unpacked, March 6
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  • • Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Beware Talent in Free Agency
    2016
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  • • Minnesota Twins: My franchise four
    This year MLB.com decided to have an open fan poll to decide each major league franchise’s best four players. The voting closes today and the results will be revealed during the All-Star Game on July 14th. Debates have been raging for years on who would be on each team’s “Mt. Rushmore” of players. The time has now come to settle the debate, although I’m sure the arguments will continue even after ...2015
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  • • With Lessons of Game's Greats, Mike Trout Poised for Move from MVP to MLB Icon
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  • • Pablo Sandoval Will Be Red Sox's Biggest Winter Addition, Belly and All
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Camp Openings Bring Best, Worst of Weighty Issues
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  • • MLB Playoffs: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals looking to make their mark on the postseason
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  • • How have lineups of young hitters fared in the past?
    Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Young lineups seem to pay dividends down the road. After fans demanded to “let the kids play”, it looks like the Royals are going with a lineup full of youngsters in 2023. The Royals could be days the Royals start as many as eight players in their age-26 season or younger - Kyle Isbel (26), Nate Eaton (26), Michael Massey (25), Vinnie Pasquantino (25), MJ...2023
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  • • Big Man, Big Personality: The Oral History of David Ortiz's MLB Adventure
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  • • Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Beware Talent in Free Agency
    2016
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  • • Ken Griffey Jr. Restored the Mays-Mantle Legacy of the Iconic Center Fielder
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: There's a Closers Sale Going on at MLB's GM Meetings
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Kershaw Can Bring 300 Strikeout Feat Back from Dead
    2015
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  • • With Lessons of Game's Greats, Mike Trout Poised for Move from MVP to MLB Icon
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Camp Openings Bring Best, Worst of Weighty Issues
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Top Kirby Puckett news

  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Kershaw Can Bring 300 Strikeout Feat Back from Dead
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  • • Ken Griffey Jr. Restored the Mays-Mantle Legacy of the Iconic Center Fielder
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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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  • • When Kirby Puckett learned to do it all
    2020
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  • • With Lessons of Game's Greats, Mike Trout Poised for Move from MVP to MLB Icon
    2015
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta sets an NL record with a homer in 25 straight games
    Braves Franchise History 1942 - Jim Tobin has a huge day as he throws a five hitter and slugs three consecutive home runs in a 6-5 win over the Cubs at Braves Field. Tobin is the first pitcher in modern history to collect three home runs in a game. 1998 - Ryan Klesko hits a two-run home run against the Cardinals to help the Braves set a new National League record with a homer in 25 straight games...2023
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Kirby Puckett fantasy rankings and news

  • • Three Midseason Positional Trades to Explore in Your League
    When I was a kid, I traded one of my toys to my friend for a Kirby Puckett figurine -- which remains the best trade I have pulled off in my life to date. I can't even remember what I gave up, but I know it was dumb, and I have that Puckett figurine to this very day. So, in a way, you could say I'm a decades-long trade guru, pertaining to life both inside and outside the fantasy football realm. Tod...2021

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  • • MLB Playoffs: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals looking to make their mark on the postseason
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Ryan Klesko extends Atlanta’s home run streak to 25 games
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta sets an NL record with a homer in 25 straight games
    2023
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  • • How have lineups of young hitters fared in the past?
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  • • Brian Dozier Could See His MLB Star Explode in Dodgers' Spotlight
    2016
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  • • Big Man, Big Personality: The Oral History of David Ortiz's MLB Adventure
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: There's a Closers Sale Going on at MLB's GM Meetings
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Kershaw Can Bring 300 Strikeout Feat Back from Dead
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  • • Minnesota Twins: Dozier and Perkins impress in the All-Star Game
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