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  • Jets Thanksgiving History
    • Jets Thanksgiving History
    Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images The Jets have played eight times on Thanksgiving in the past. They are an even 4-4 in those games. Below we will take a look at them. November 24, 1960: New York Titans 41 Dallas Texans 35 The American Football League played games on Thanksgiving, and the Jets played on Turkey Day in each their first three years of existence. They were called the Tita...2024
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  • Cubs historical sleuthing: A 1940s mystery
    • Cubs historical sleuthing: A 1940s mystery
    Getty Images Just what year was this photo taken? Last week I was doing some Cubs historical research. Specifically, I was looking for a photo of Frank Secory, who played briefly for the Cubs in the mid-1940s and later became a National League umpire. I searched Getty’s database for a photo of Secory as a Cub and this is the only photo that came up. Here’s the full photo: G...2024
  • Cowboys vs Eagles: Philadelphia has plenty of statistical success in their Week 9 win
    • Cowboys vs Eagles: Philadelphia has plenty of statistical success in their Week 9 win
    Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Taking a look at the Eagles’ side of things. Saquon Barkley already among Eagles elite with franchise milestone - Alexis Chassen, BleedingGreenNation.com Saquon Barkley is already paying dividends for Philadelphia. Everyone will continue talking about Saquon Barkley’s heroic reverse-hurdle against the Jaguars, but the RB had another reason to celebrate after th...2024
  • Mordecai Brown: Grumpy Old Man
    • Mordecai Brown: Grumpy Old Man
    The Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, and New York Yankees held a joint event on June 26, 1944 at the Polo Grounds where a “Tri-Cornered Baseball Game” was played in which each club had six innings at the plate and six half-innings in the field. The Dodgers won the contest 5-1-0 over the Yankees and … Continue reading "Mordecai Brown: Grumpy Old Man"...2024
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  • This day in Braves History: Bobby Cox reaches 2,000 career wins
    • This day in Braves History: Bobby Cox reaches 2,000 career wins
    Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The old skipper hits an incredible milestone. Braves Franchise History 1914: The Boston Braves complete an incredible second-half comeback to clinch the pennant. They will forever be remembered as the “Miracle Braves”. 1959: In Game 2 of a three-game playoff, the Dodgers defeat the Milwaukee Braves in 12 innings to clinch the National League pennant. Gil ...2024
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  • This day in Braves History: John Smoltz sets new NL single-season save record
    • This day in Braves History: John Smoltz sets new NL single-season save record
    Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Smoltz’s side quest as a reliever really was amazing. Braves Franchise History 1920: At the Polo Grounds, the Braves eliminate the second-place Giants in the second game by a 3-2 score on Tony Boeckel’s homer in the 9th. The Giants win the opener, 2-1. The loss clinches the pennant for Brooklyn. 1921: In the first of two at Boston, Braves C Ray Powell hi...2024

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  • Baseball history unpacked, September 13
    • Baseball history unpacked, September 13
    Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Alec Mills’ finest hour, 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 follow as they unfold over the co...2024
  • Baseball history unpacked, September 9
    • Baseball history unpacked, September 9
    Happy birthday, Ben Brown! | Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. We got your no-hitters right here. But wait! There’s more! Happy birthday, Ben Brown and many others. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colo...2024
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  • Baseball history unpacked, August 7
    • Baseball history unpacked, August 7
    Don 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...2024
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  • Baseball history unpacked, August 2
    • Baseball history unpacked, August 2
    Peanuts Lowrey sliding into home | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Big Train debuts, the Dodgers have yellow balls, RIP Thurman Munson, farewell Vin Scully, 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 pa...2024
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  • Baseball history unpacked, July 31
    • Baseball history unpacked, July 31
    Happy birthday, Leon Durham! | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Leon Durham, Jon Lester lays it down, 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...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: July 9th
    • This Day in Braves History: July 9th
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1906 - The Boston Beaneaters snap an NL record 19-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Cardinals. 1992 - The Dodgers beat the Braves 3-2 as Kal Daniels hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning off of Mike Stanton. Orel Hershiser allowed four hits over eight innings and picked up his 12th straight win over Atlanta dating...2024
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  • Baseball history unpacked, July 8
    • Baseball history unpacked, July 8
    Happy birthday, Jaime Garcia! | Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. All-Star games featuring Cubs stars, controversy, Ryan Dempster, and Rich Harden, plus more. Happy birthday, Jaime Garcia! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric ...2024
  • Baseball history unpacked, July 1
    • Baseball history unpacked, July 1
    Happy Birthday, Mike Montgomery! | Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Mike Montgomery, Walter Johnson’s no-hitter, 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 ...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn outduels Don Drysdale
    • This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn outduels Don Drysdale
    Braves Franchise History 1963 - Warren Spahn outduels Don Drysdale with a three-hitter to beat the Dodgers 1-0. It is the first time that Spahn has beaten the Dodgers on the road since 1948. He had lost 14 straight. (nine at Ebbets Field, four at Memorial Coliseum and one at Dodger Stadium). MLB History 1907 - The Washington Senators steal a record 13 bases off of catcher Branch Rickey in a 16-5 ...2024
  • Baseball history unpacked, June 28
    • Baseball history unpacked, June 28
    After the catch, Travis Wood is all smiles. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Famous outfielder Travis Wood 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 ...2024

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  • Baseball history unpacked, May 8
    • Baseball history unpacked, May 8
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Ryne Sandberg wins a game, no-hitters and other performances on a busy day in history. 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 vario...2024
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  • • 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...2023
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "The 39-year-old veteran is backed by Mel Ott’s three hits, including a home run into the LF stands at the Polo Grounds."

  • 2023
    "(2) 1946 - Eddie Waitkus and Marv Rickert of the Chicago Cubs hit back-to-back, inside-the-park home runs in the fourth inning, but the team loses, 15-10, to the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds."

  • 2022
    "That’s the Polo Grounds."

  • 2021
    "“A Day in the Bleachers” recalled what he saw, heard and felt at the Polo Grounds during a 1954 World Series game in which Willie Mays made “the Catch."

  • 2018
    "Maybe friendly ghosts from the Polo Grounds and Candlestick Park are interred somewhere around Salt River Fields, which the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks share during Cactus League games."

  • 2017
    "1-0 playoffs) Shea Stadium, 5-14 Polo Grounds, 2-2 Seasonal Sweeps, Patriots 17 (most recent ‘16), Jets 14 (‘00),Bill Belichick vs."

  • 2016
    "Three days later, they came back to the Polo Grounds for their home opener, hosting Robinson's Dodgers for the first time."

  • 2015
    "For 50 years, from the opening of the stairway in 1913 to the demolition of the Polo Grounds in 1964, the stairs carried millions of sports fans from the top of the famous Coogan's Bluff to the ticket booths behind home plate."

  • 2014
    "John Thorn's memory is quite sharp, especially when it comes to recalling his first big league ballgame, a 1956 contest between the Giants and Dodgers at the Polo Grounds."

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  • The National Ballpark Museum
    • The National Ballpark Museum
    Must see for fans On a recent trip to Denver to see the Royals play, more on that later, my son and I had the opportunity to make a visit to the National Ballpark Museum. The Museum is located at 1940 Blake Street, just a long home run from Coors Field. The museum is the brainchild of one Bruce “B” Hellerstein, who started putting this astounding collection together in the 1980s, securing the curr...2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: July 9th
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  • Baseball history unpacked, June 26
    • Baseball history unpacked, June 26
    Happy birthday, Dave Rosello! | Set Number: X18684 A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Dave Rosello! Ryne resigns, Rookie Ron Santo rakes, 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
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  • Royals Rumblings - News for June 20, 2024
    • 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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  • Baseball history unpacked, June 10
    • Baseball history unpacked, June 10
    Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The return of Cyle and many other tales on a busy day in Cubs history. 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 va...2024

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  • • Cowboys vs Eagles: Philadelphia has plenty of statistical success in their Week 9 win
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  • • This day in Braves History: Bobby Cox reaches 2,000 career wins
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta sets a new Franchise record for home runs in a season with 216
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta sets a new Franchise record for home runs in a season with 216
    Photo By Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1971 - Earl Williams hits his 31st home run of the season and is just the third ever to reach the upper deck at the newly opened Veterans Stadium. 1973 - Hank Aaron hits his 37th home run of the season, and the 710th of his career, but is the lifted in the fourth inning after not feeling well. Davey Johnson hits his 40th ho...2024
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, August 7
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, July 8
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, July 1
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for June 20, 2024
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  • NFC East news: Giants to honor historic 100th season; Kingsbury “making his mark” on Commanders’ offense
    • NFC East news: Giants to honor historic 100th season; Kingsbury “making his mark” on Commanders’ offense
    Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The latest news from around the division. Giants reveal commemorative patch in advance of franchise’s 100th season - Nick Shook, NFL.com New York set to wear jersey patches all year, with other celebrations throughout the season. The 2024 season will be a special one for the New York Giants, regardless of on-field results. The upcoming campaign will be ...2024
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, May 8
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  • Baseball history unpacked, April 8
    • Baseball history unpacked, April 8
    Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The 50th Aaron anniversary 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 unfold over the course of time. H...2024
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  • This day in Braves History: The Niekro brothers make history together
    • This day in Braves History: The Niekro brothers make history together
    Phil beats his brother Joe and they both end up going down in baseball history. Braves Franchise History 1912: The Giants clinch the National League flag with a sweep of the Braves, winning, 8-3 and 4-0. Christy Mathewson coasts to his 23rd win in the opener and Al Demaree, recently called up from Mobile where he was 25-10, shuts out the Braves on seven hits in the nitecap. Demaree strikes out ni...2024
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, June 28
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for June 20, 2024
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  • The story of baseball can’t be told without Willie Mays
    • The story of baseball can’t be told without Willie Mays
    Set Number: X14380 Very few ballplayers loved the game like Willie Mays did and the game reciprocated that love even before his passing. When someone who was larger than life passes on from this life, you often hear people say that it's “impossible to put into words" just how important that particular person was. While that might be 100 percent true when it comes to the legendary Willie Ma...2024
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  • • NFC East news: Giants to honor historic 100th season; Kingsbury “making his mark” on Commanders’ offense
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  • Giants kick off celebration of 100th NFL season
    • Giants kick off celebration of 100th NFL season
    New York Football Giants 2024 will be filled with special activities The New York Giants, a cornerstone NFL franchise, have kicked off the celebration of their 100th season. “The entire Mara family is proud to commemorate the 100th season of New York Giants football,” said John Mara, President and CEO of the Giants. “As we reflect on this landmark season, I think about my family, and most...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta snaps a nine-game losing streak
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta snaps a nine-game losing streak
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2012 - Chipper Jones homers in his first game of the year to help the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros. The win snaps a nine-game losing streak that dates back to their collapse at the end of the 2011 season which cost them a playoff spot. Tyler Pastornicky hit his first major league homer for Atlanta in the win. M...2024
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  • Identifying background photos in 1956 Topps baseball
    • Identifying background photos in 1956 Topps baseball
    IntroductionI spent this week inspecting 1956 Topps baseball cards in more detail than usual. Many cards with background action show actual games and some contain enough context to suss out date and situation.Play at the plate for ol' Puddin' Head, but which one?Today's post investigates several of them, seeking clear dates and situations. I rely on Baseball-Reference.com for box scores,...2024
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  • 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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  • Baseball history unpacked, September 29
    • Baseball history unpacked, September 29
    Maddux vs Maddux | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Maddux vs Maddux and other family matters, plus more stories from the glorious history of the game. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, w...2023
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  • Game Preview: Patriots at Jets
    • Game Preview: Patriots at Jets
    NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (3-2) at NEW YORK JETS (3-2)Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. ET. MetLife Stadium (82,500) PATRIOTS: Download Release | Roster | Depth Chart | Watch GamesJETS: Opponent Release | Roster | Depth Chart The New England Patriots will face their first AFC East opponent this week when they travel to face the New York Jets. It is the latest the Patriots have played against a divi...2017
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  • • Renovated steps commemorate Polo Grounds
    On Thursday afternoon, the 102nd anniversary of the building of the John T. Brush Stairway, the New York City Parks Department cut the ribbon on the newly-renovated set of 80 steps running through Highbridge Park in Harlem, connecting Edgecombe Avenue to Harlem River Drive. For 50 years, from the opening of the stairway in 1913 to the demolition of the Polo Grounds in 1964, the stairs carried mill...2015
  • • Renovated steps commemorate Polo Grounds
    On Thursday afternoon, the 102nd anniversary of the building of the John T. Brush Stairway, the New York City Parks Department cut the ribbon on the newly-renovated set of 80 steps running through Highbridge Park in Harlem, connecting Edgecombe Avenue to Harlem River Drive. For 50 years, from the opening of the stairway in 1913 to the demolition of the Polo Grounds in 1964, the stairs carried mill...2015
  • • Renovated steps commemorate Polo Grounds
    On Thursday afternoon, the 102nd anniversary of the building of the John T. Brush Stairway, the New York City Parks Department cut the ribbon on the newly-renovated set of 80 steps running through Highbridge Park in Harlem, connecting Edgecombe Avenue to Harlem River Drive. For 50 years, from the opening of the stairway in 1913 to the demolition of the Polo Grounds in 1964, the stairs carried mill...2015
  • • Renovated steps commemorate Polo Grounds
    On Thursday afternoon, the 102nd anniversary of the building of the John T. Brush Stairway, the New York City Parks Department cut the ribbon on the newly-renovated set of 80 steps running through Highbridge Park in Harlem, connecting Edgecombe Avenue to Harlem River Drive. For 50 years, from the opening of the stairway in 1913 to the demolition of the Polo Grounds in 1964, the stairs carried mill...2015
  • • Baseball history unpacked, June 23
    Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Sandberg Game 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 unfold over the course of time. He...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Ronald Acuña Jr. makes his major league debut
    Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2018 - Ronald Acuña Jr. makes his major league debut for the Braves and records his first major league hit in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds. Acuña will score the winning run in a 5-4 Atlanta win. 2021 - The Braves record just one hit in a doubleheader against the Diamondbacks. Zac Gallen allows just one hit and Madis...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Matt Kemp homers three times in Atlanta win
    Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1922 - The Boston Braves fall 12-3 as the New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs at Braves Field. 1953 - Joe Adcock becomes the first player in major league history to hit a home run into the center field bleachers at the Polo Grounds. The homer travels an estimated 475 feet. 2007 - Chipper Jones hits into the 13th unas...2023
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  • • Cubs historical sleuthing: A 1940s mystery
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  • • This day in Braves History: Bobby Cox reaches 2,000 career wins
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  • • This day in Braves History: John Smoltz sets new NL single-season save record
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  • • This day in Braves History: The Niekro brothers make history together
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, September 13
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  • This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux wins his 200th game
    • This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux wins his 200th game
    Braves Franchise History 1914: The Braves express slows as the Reds beat Dick Crutcher, 3-1. 1915: The new Braves Field opens in Boston as an estimated 46,500 jam the park to see the Braves and Dick Rudolph beat the Cards, 3-1. 1942: After going 1-6 before the All-Star break, Carl Hubbell posts his eighth straight win, beating the Braves, 10 - 2. The 39-year-old veteran is backed by Mel Ott’s thr...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla extends hit streak to 28 games
    • This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla extends hit streak to 28 games
    Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1972 - Eddie Matthews takes over as Braves manager following the dismissal of Lum Harris. 1973 - The Braves purchase pitcher Joe Niekro from the Tigers. 1978 - Eddie Matthews, Addie Joss and Larry MacPhail are inducted into the Hall of Fame. 1991 - Braves outfielder Deion Sanders pulls double duty as he practices with the Atla...2024
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, August 2
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  • • The National Ballpark Museum
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  • This Day in Braves History: Boston fires Casey Stengel
    • This Day in Braves History: Boston fires Casey Stengel
    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 1966 season. MLB History 1927 - Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis...2024
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  • • 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...2023
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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...2022
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  • • Outside The Confines: Let’s talk about Aaron Judge for the rest of the winter
    Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Are there other free agents? With the major awards of the season all given out, it’s now time for us to look ahead to the 2023 season. There will be plenty of speculation ahead about where free agents will sign and which teams will make major trades. Who is poised to make a push for winning next season and who is going to sink into the depths of rebuilds ...2022
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  • • Willie Mays' Immortal Legacy Goes Untouched After A-Rod Hits No. 660
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