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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones signs a one-year deal with the YankeesPhoto by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1871 - The first franchise in the yet-to-be formed National Association of Professional Baseball Players is born. The Boston Red Stockings, the league’s charter franchise, will be managed by Harry Wright, who founded and managed the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first professional baseball team. Two months later, the National Ass...2025See also Andruw Jones breaking news -
• Derrek Lee and Sammy Sosa voted to the Cubs Hall of Fame, and Cubs Convention open threadJohn J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Cubs players, past and present, and fans are gathered at the Sheraton Grand in downtown Chicago. Sammy Sosa was welcomed back to the Cubs family Friday night at the Opening Ceremony of the Cubs Convention, and at the same time, Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts announced that Sosa and Derrek Lee would be the newest inductees to the...2025See also Derrek Lee breaking news today -
• Here are the attendees for the 2025 Cubs ConventionCraig Counsell greets Cubs players at the 2024 Cubs Convention | Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Most of the 40-man roster plus some alumni favorites will be in attendance. The Cubs Convention begins this Friday at the downtown Sheraton Grand Hotel. Passes are still available and you can get yours here. Here are all the current, past and future Cubs who wi...2025Visit the page Craig Counsell news today -
• Dick Allen, Dave Parker elected to Baseball Hall of FameSet Number: X17503 TK5 The two sluggers will be inducted into Cooperstown next summer. The Baseball Hall of Fame announced the election of Dick Allen and Dave Parker by the Classic Baseball Era Committee. The 16-member committee chose from eight candidates whose primary contribution was before the 1980 season. Parker receives 14 of 16 votes, while Allen received 13 votes, above the 75 perc...2024Click for news about Dick Allen latest news -
• Who is the best Orioles’ reliever of all time? | MAILBAGQuestion: Who is the best Orioles relief pitcher of all time? I can’t think of any that are in the Hall of Fame. From: Timothy Fowler Answer: Tim, this is a fascinating question. There are only seven pure relievers in the Hall of Fame, and two, Hoyt Wilhelm and Lee Smith, played for the Orioles. […]...2024Check it out Hoyt Wilhelm -
• The history of Royals firemenSomeone call 911 First, my apologies to our female readers. I’m not talking about traditional firemen. You know, like the hunky dudes of Fire Station #8 or any other station in the metro area. Those brave men (and many women) who don those bulky suits and race around the city to the closest fire or accident when they’re not making spicy calendars. No, the firemen I’m talking about are the pitcher...2024See also Hoyt Wilhelm news today
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• Derrek Lee and Sammy Sosa voted to the Cubs Hall of Fame, and Cubs Convention open thread
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 4Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Lee Smith is a year older, the Free Agent 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 lore and various narra...2024Check it out Walter Johnson injury report -
• Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Cubs go up 2-0 in the NLCSBob Dernier, Ryne Sandberg and other Cubs celebrate winning NLCS Game 2, 10/3/1984 | Al Yellon The Cubs defeated the Padres and were one win away from a league championship. After the Cubs crushed the Padres 13-0 in Game 1 of the 1984 NLCS, they took the field the next afternoon at Wrigley Field for Game 2 against the visitors from San Diego. It was another beautiful fall afternoon at the ...2024Visit the page Ryne Sandberg availability report -
• Baseball history unpacked, August 21Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Tim Collins and many others, plus Cubs lore. 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 f...2024Click for news about Baltimore Orioles -
• Baseball history unpacked, August 7Don Larsen | Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Don Larsen and others. One of the biggest doubleheader sweeps in Cubs history occurred on this date in 1984. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at base...2024Click for news about Ban Johnson -
• Today in White Sox History: July 21Twelve years after Jackie Robinson broke MLB’s color barrier, Pumpsie Green took the field in Chicago against the White Sox. Pumpsie Green accomplishes a last “first,” on the South Side 1917 After splitting the first two of a five-game series at Comiskey Park, the AL-leading White Sox battled the second-place Red Sox over 15 innings, with the game declared a 5-5 tie on account of darkness...2024See also White Sox injuries -
• Leighton Vander Esch’s early retirement continues unfortunate pattern with Cowboys LBsPhoto by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images All the best to Leighton Vander Esch in life after football. Leighton Vander Esch has retired from football at just 28 years old. This untimely end to his playing career can’t help but make Cowboys fans think of Sean Lee, Jaylon Smith, and other linebackers who saw their time cut short, or at least significantly hampered, by medical issues. It’s an u...2024Read about Richard Rodriguez injuries -
• A hypothetical 2024 Hall of Fame ballotPhoto by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images I don’t have a Hall of Fame vote, but if I did, this is what it would look like. This is an exercise that I have thought about doing for the last three years, but ultimately decided that it wasn’t worth the trouble. Voting for Baseball’s Hall of Fame in my opinion is the ultimate honor for a writer, but in recent years we have seen b...2024Visit the page Atlanta Braves injury update -
• A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1988Photo by: 1991 SPX/Diamond Images via Getty Images Some big names both arrived and departed. The Cubs had hoped to contend with the signing of Andre Dawson in 1987. They did for a while, but collapsed in September. Former manager Jim Frey, now GM, attempted to make that right in ‘88. He made some... interesting (translation: mostly not good) deals. February 12: Acquired Rich Gossage and Ra...2023Read about Andre Dawson availability report
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"Lee Smith, who had a heart transplant last summer, also looked great." - 2024
"Pre-game, the Cubs had their living Hall of Famers come to the mound for a first-pitch ceremony, and it was great to see Fergie Jenkins, Lee Smith, Andre Dawson and Billy Williams together — and Billy looked great, I thought." - 2023
"1993 - Lee Smith becomes the all-time saves leader as he picks up his 358th career save in a 9-7 win by the Cardinals over the Dodgers." - 2022
"Other Cubs Hall of Famers who participated: Billy Williams, Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg and Lee Smith." - 2021
"Tyler Kroft, Dawson Knox and Lee Smith made the position a prime candidate for an offseason upgrade." - 2020
"The current depth chart is led by the likes of Dawson Knox, Tyler Kroft, and Lee Smith." - 2019
"Mariano Rivera, Lee Smith and what makes a Hall of Fame closer" - 2018
"Joining returners Keith Hernandez, Scott Rolen and Jason Isringhausen on the Cardinals Hall of Fame ballot are four first-time modern-day candidates: Ray Lankford, Vince Coleman, Lee Smith and John Tudor." - 2017
"Raiders tight end Lee Smith was caught on the ref's mic pleading his case after being handed a 15-yard personal foul penalty during Sunday's game against the Dolphins." - 2016
"I have not, for example, voted for Lee Smith, who for a time was baseball's all-time saves leader with 478 saves." - 2015
"Then there’s blocking tight end Lee Smith, who should be a huge upgrade over the rotation the Raiders have had at that position since Zach Miller left in free agency several years ago." - 2014
"Orton completed his four touchdowns to four different receivers, finding Robert Woods for 22 yards, Lee Smith for one yard, Scott Chandler for 12 yards and Sammy Watkins for 61 yards."
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones signs a one-year deal with the Yankees
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• A Cubs baseball fantasy camp is returning this winterKino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona The concept begun by former Cubs catcher Randy Hundley returns in a new incarnation. For more than three decades, former Cubs catcher Randy Hundley ran fantasy camps for folks who wanted to live out their baseball dreams. Hundley, many of his former teammates and other past Cubs served as coaches, and games were held at HoHoKam Park and later, at Sloa...2024See more Randy Hundley salary rumors -
• Cub Tracks’ cubismPhoto by VCG Wilson/Corbis via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. It’s a round ball, and a round bat. You know the rest. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ te...2024See also Cub Tracks -
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones signs with YankeesPhoto by Abelimages/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1871 - The first franchise in the yet-to-be formed National Association of Professional Baseball Players is born. The Boston Red Stockings, the league’s charter franchise, will be managed by Harry Wright, who founded and managed the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first professional baseball team. Two months later, the National Associ...2024Visit the page Andruw Jones salary
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 4
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• Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Tim Raines editionWhen was this photo of the Montreal Expos star taken? I found this photo on Facebook. Before I get to sleuthing, here’s the full photo of Montreal Expos outfielder Tim Raines taken at Wrigley Field: Raines played for the Expos from 1979-90, but we can narrow this down further very quickly. He was a September callup in 1979 and played in only 15 games for the Expos in 1980. One of t...2024Click for news about Wrigley Field -
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 4Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. There’s a draft in here, and other stories. Happy birthday to Lee Smith! 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 ...2023Click for news about MLB Photos statistics -
• BCB After Dark: Let’s talk about Bo BichettePhoto by Elsa/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should trade for Bo Bichette. Also, Westerns. It’s another Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad to see you stop by this evening. Are you hiding from the relatives? Come on in. We won’t tell anyone...2023Visit the page Bruce Sutter scores -
• A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1987Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images There were a couple of truly bad deals in this calendar year. The Cubs’ biggest move in 1987 was, of course, the signing of Andre Dawson. Famously, Dawson presented a blank contract to Dallas Green in Mesa and essentially dared Green to sign him. The Cubs got a bargain for that era, an MVP season from Dawson for $500,000. Green was fired at t...2023Read about MLB Photos -
• Baseball history unpacked, August 21Happy birthday, Jesse Chavez! | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/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. No-hitters and forfeits and big numbers, oh boy! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful pas...2023Click for news about Jesse Chavez scores -
• Baseball history unpacked, August 7Greg Maddux throws during his 300th win, this date in 2004 | Photo by Michael Zagaris/MLB via 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. Maddux’ 300th and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at b...2023Check it out Greg Maddux -
• A look back at Craig Kimbrel’s dominance as the Atlanta Braves closer
Craig Kimbrel had one of the best 5 year stretches of all time | Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports During his time with the Braves, Kimbrel had one of (if not the) best five year stretches of all time Craig Kimbrel just notched his 400th career save against his former team, the Atlanta Braves. With this happening, what better time than look back and remember how truly dominate he was when he pl...2023Read about Craig Kimbrel statistics
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• Derrek Lee and Sammy Sosa voted to the Cubs Hall of Fame, and Cubs Convention open thread
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• A champion’s unique family story
Jenny Lucas was Jenny Lee-Smith when she won the inaugural Women’s British Open at Fulford in 1976. But her compelling story began a couple of months after her birth in 1948. Our Lewine Mair has the story. The post A champion’s unique family story appeared first on Global Golf Post....2024
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• Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Sandberg GameMLB Photos via Getty Images It was the day that Ryne Sandberg became an icon, and the entire trajectory of the Cubs franchise changed. The Cubs began June 23, 1984 in third place in the NL East, 1½ games behind the first-place Mets. Even this position was a bit surprising. The Cubs had losing records in 1982 and 1983, their first two years under Tribune Co. ownership, and had a poor Spring...2024Visit the page MLB Photos -
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• BCB After Dark: How do you spell relief?Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the greatest reliever in Cubs history? It’s another Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the cold. We’ve got some hot talk to keep you warm. There’s no cover charge this eveni...2023See more MLB Photos -
• A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1988
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• Cubs 5, Rockies 0: Shōta Imanaga shines in the rainPhoto by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Cubs got the game in and got a great pitching performance. Let me get this out of the way first. Last Friday I wrote this article saying the Cubs should postpone Opening Day — right then. The forecasts were dire. But they got the game in, though it rained pretty hard from about the seventh inning on. So, mea culpa, they played, got Opening Day in — ...2024Read about Michael Reaves -
• A visit to the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa
Al Yellon All of this began with a movie that isn’t really about baseball at all. DYERSVILLE, Iowa — In 1989, when the movie “Field of Dreams” was released, I don’t think anyone would have thought the location, which is pretty far off the proverbial beaten path, would become a place not only for baseball fans to flock to, but the site for Major League Baseball to stage two regular-season g...2022Click for news about Dyersville Iowa
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• Oakland Raiders Quietly Made an Impact with Volume in Free Agency
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• Ryne Sandberg, Lee Smith among several Cubs-connected people on the Hall of Fame’s newest committee
Lee Smith and Ryne Sandberg at the Field of Dreams Game last August | Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Hall’s Contemporary Era Committee selections (if any) will be revealed next Sunday. Eight former players from MLB’s recent past will be considered for Hall of Fame induction by the Hall’s Contemporary Era Committee when it meets as part of baseball’s Winter Meetings t...2022See also Ryne Sandberg
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron makes his MLB debut
Braves Franchise History 1925 - The Boston Braves release Stuffy McInnis. He will sign with the Pirates and hit .368 in 59 games while playing in his fifth World Series. 1953 - The Braves play their first game since moving to Milwaukee and defeat the Reds, 2-0. 1954 - Hank Aaron makes his major league debut for the Milwaukee Braves and goes 0-for-5 in a 9-8 loss to the Cincinnati Redlegs. 2011 ...2023Click for news about Hank Aaron
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Monday 7/22, 7:05 CTMatt Marton-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs open an important three-game set against the visitors from Milwaukee. Today's roster move: Here Monday notes... RELIEF WINS: Hector Neris (8-2) is the 20th Cubs pitcher who has won at least 8 games in a season without making a start. He is only the third in the past 37 seasons. Jeff Samardzija was 8-4 in 2011 and Jason Motte was 8-1 in 2015. The last...2024Continue with Chicago Cubs -
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• Ferris Bueller visited Wrigley Field 40 years ago today... but that’s not when the scene was filmedPhoto by CBS via Getty Images The iconic film was shot later in 1985. The Cubs game played against the Braves June 5, 1985 was immortalized in the film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” That game happened exactly 40 years ago today. Details were unearthed and written up in 2011 by Larry Granillo at Baseball Prospectus: On the screen we see Chicago first-baseman #10 holding on an Atlanta Braves ...2024Continue with Wrigley Field
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• Raiders to retain Jordy Nelson for 2019
Jordy Nelson appears to have a second Raiders season on tap. The longtime Packers wide receiver signed a two-year deal with the Raiders, but some speculation existed about the rebuilding team moving on after one season. Jon Gruden confirmed Friday that Nelson will return next season. The Raiders also moved up a $3.6M Nelson roster bonus to be paid today rather than in 2019, Field Yates of ESPN.com...2018Visit the page Jordy Nelson
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• Free Agent Forecast: WR, TEThe new NFL year begins Wednesday, March 14, and with it, the advent of 2018’s free agent marketplace. Leading up to that first day, we’ll examine the landscape from a Patriots perspective, continuing with a grouping of potentially important positions for New England: wide receivers and tight ends. PATRIOTS FREE AGENTS Wide Receivers: Danny Amendola Tight Ends: Martellus Bennett (released) OTHER N...2018See more articles Martellus Bennett -
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