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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1922

Max Flack | Bettman Archive One of the most famous deals in all of Cubs history was made in this year. The 1922 Cubs hung around first place early, then a bad June put them 11 games out. They then went 38-20 in July and August and at one point in August had climbed to within 3½ games of first place at 64-49, following a seven-game winning streak. But a 16-25 finish put them in third place....2025
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• Here are three interesting things about the Kyle Tucker trade

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Some notes on how unusual this trade is, plus some numbers. I think it’s reasonable to say that most Cubs fans are excited about Friday’s trade that brought Kyle Tucker to the Cubs. Even if Tucker does leave via free agency after one season, the addition of a hitter of his caliber gives the Cubs an excellent chance to win the NL Central...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones agrees to 3-year contract with Atlanta

Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire shortstop Eddie Joost and pitcher Nate Andrews from the Reds in exchange for shortstop Eddie Miller. 2005 - The Atlanta Braves agree to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract. MLB History 1916 - The National Commission orders that injured players shall receive full pay ...2024
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1949

Hank Sauer | Getty Images One quite significant deal was made in this calendar year. The Cubs lost 90 games in 1948. It was the first 90-loss season in franchise history. They did make a couple of trades in December ‘48 that we’ll examine in the next installment of this series. Apart from that, there wasn’t much done to try to improve the team, but one of these trades paid dividends for th...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 18

There goes another one over the fence from the 1987 MVP. | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Hawk wins the MVP trophy 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 o...2024
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1953

Getty Images Another quiet year for Cubs deals. The biggest Cubs news of 1953, though they didn’t know it at the time, was the MLB debut of a skinny, 22-year-old shortstop named Ernie Banks on Sept. 19. Banks would go 0-for-4 in that debut game, which the Cubs lost 16-4. Eventually he’d homer a couple of times that September, beginning a Hall of Fame career. That didn’t help the team, whic...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones agrees to 3-year contract with Atlanta
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 18
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• That Dick Allen and Tommy John aren’t already in the Hall of Fame is a travesty

These doors should open wide for two ex-Sox players. One that can be rectified, though too late for one of them to know it the state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements That’s what the folks at Oxford say fame is, and when it comes to the English language, they’re the experts. Bear that definition in mind when we get to the second of...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 27

Randy Myers saves 50+ in 1993 | Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Randy Myers saves 50 plus 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...2024
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• 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
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 19

Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Hack Wilson, Norman Rockwell, and the short story of Eddie Gaedel. But wait, there’s more! Holtzman throws a gem, Fergie goes deep, and Jim Hendry joins the ranks of the unemployed. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-cent...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Fred McGriff

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Joe Torre pull off a triple steal in the sixth inning against the Reds. It is Aaron’s first steal of home. 1993 - The Braves acquire first baseman Fred McGriff from the Padres in exchange for Melvin Nieves and Donnie Elliott. Steve Avery and two relievers shutout the Pirates 2-0 despite allowin...2024
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• A look back on Harry Simpson

Have Suitcase, will travel I don’t think there’s much debate that baseball players today are better than they were 50 or 100 years ago. For one thing, MLB is now integrated. It’s truly an international sport. The second thing is players at nearly all levels now play and work out year-round. With AAU and traveling teams, pre-teen ballplayers probably play more games in a summer than I played in the...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 16
Happy birthday, Harry Chiti | Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. White bicycles, 3 am arrives, 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...2022
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"In 1953, as noted in that installment of this series, the Cubs acquired Ralph Kiner from the Pirates while the Bucs were at Wrigley for a series."

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"Pittsburgh turns a record tying six DPs in the lidlifter to back Bob Chesnes’ 12th win as Ralph Kiner belts a two-run homer‚ his 38th‚ for all the scoring."

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"1951 - Ralph Kiner homered three times and drove in seven runs in a 13-12 win over the Dodgers."

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"The Cubs got him in June 1953 as part of a massive 10-player deal with the Pirates, along with with Ralph Kiner, George Metkovich and Howie Pollet for Bob Addis, Toby Atwell, George Freese, Gene Hermanski, Bob Schultz, Preston Ward."

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"Former slugger Ralph Kiner and longtime announcer Dick Enberg are among the 10 finalists for the 2015 Ford C."

• Here are three interesting things about the Kyle Tucker trade
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones agrees to 3-year contract with Atlanta
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1949
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 18
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1953
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 13
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 19
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson does it all in 2-0 win over Blue Jays

Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1951 - Billy Southworth records his first win as Braves manager as Warren Spahn shuts out the Cubs while going 3-for-4 at the plate with a home run. 1962 - Hank Aaron homered in the third and sixth inning to give the Braves a 3-2 win over the Mets in a six-inning rain-shortened game. Aaron drives in all three of the Braves ru...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta homers seven times in win over Pirates

Photo by Michael Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1919 - The Braves acquire Jim Thorpe from the Giants for the waiver price of $1,500. Thorpe will appear in 60 games for Boston. 1985 - Vince Coleman hits an inside-the-park home run for his first major league home run to help the Cardinals beat the Braves 6-3. Bob Horner homered twice for Atlanta in the loss. 1986 - Rafael R...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Boston Braves trade shortstop Rabbit Maranville to the Pirates

Braves Franchise History 1921 - The Boston Braves trade shortstop Rabbit Maranville to the Pirates in exchange for outfielders Billy Southworth and Fred Nicholson, infielder Walter Barbara, and $15,000. 1950 - The Associated Press picks the 1914 Miracle Braves as the greatest sports upsets in the 20th century. Boston became the first team to be in last place on July 4 before catching fire and win...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 18
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• That Dick Allen and Tommy John aren’t already in the Hall of Fame is a travesty
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 27
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 19
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• Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Jack Brickhouse edition

You’d think there aren’t enough clues. You’d be wrong. I’ve seen this photo of Jack Brickhouse in the Wrigley Field press box a number of times, mostly on WGN-TV retrospectives, and have always wondered when it was taken. Well, you know me — I love sleuthing these things, so I decided to take this one on. By the time you’re done with this article you’ll have not only learned the exact date it was ...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 6

Photo by George Gojkovich/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. A Happy Birthday to Derrek Lee, plus other historical events. 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...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 21

Happy 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...2023
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1922
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers in All-Star Game at Turner Field

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1957 - Felix Mantilla and Billy Bruton collide while chasing a pop fly. Mantilla will miss 19 games while Bruton hurts his knee and will miss almost a year. 1962 - Hank Aaron and Tommie Aaaron homer in the ninth inning to help the Braves to an 8-6 win over the Cardinals. It is the first time since the Waner brothers accomplished ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers in the All-Star game at Turner Field
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1957 - Felix Mantilla and Billy Bruton collide while chasing a pop fly. Mantilla will miss 19 games while Bruton hurts his knee and will miss almost a year. 1962 - Hank Aaron and Tommie Aaaron homer in the ninth inning to help the Braves to an 8-6 win over the Cardinals. It is the first time since the Waner brothers accomplished ...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Fred McGriff from Padres
Braves Franchise History 1961 - Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Joe Torre pull off a triple steal in the sixth inning against the Reds. It is Aaron’s first steal of home. 1993 - The Braves acquire first baseman Fred McGriff from the Padres in exchange for Melvin Nieves and Donnie Elliott. Steve Avery and two relievers shutout the Pirates 2-0 despite allowing 13 hits. 2012 - The Braves and the Giants ...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson does it all against the Blue Jays
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1951 - Billy Southworth records his first win as Braves manager as Warren Spahn shuts out the Cubs while going 3-for-4 at the plate with a home run. 1962 - Hank Aaron homered in the third and sixth inning to give the Braves a 3-2 win over the Mets in a six-inning rain-shortened game. Aaron drives in all three of the Braves runs an...2023
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• Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Jack Brickhouse edition
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 6
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 13

Alec Mills throws a no-no | Photo by Dylan Buell/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. Mills’ no-hitter and many other stories on a big day in MLB history. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s...2023
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• Cubs historical sleuthing: Joe Garagiola edition
Bettmann / Contributor Garagiola played for the Cubs, but this one’s from his Cardinals days. Getty Images says: St. Louis Cardinal catcher Joe Garagiola slides into third base during fifth inning of the Cardinals-Chicago Cubs baseball game Sept. 23. Umpire Larry Goetz (right) watches as Cubs third sacker Stan Hack makes the out. Mike Gonzales (25) Cardinal coach, looks on. Once ...2022
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• This day in Atlanta Braves History: Andruw Jones reaches 50 career homers

Andruw’s promising start continues. Braves Franchise History 1924: In a major effort, Urban Shocker of the St. Louis Browns pitches two complete games against the Chicago White Sox and wins both with same score, 6-2. Spitball hurler Bill Doak pitches the Robins into first place with a 1-0 win over Boston. It is Brooklyn’s 15th win in a row. The streak ends in a 5-4‚ 10-inning Braves win. 1930: Af...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers in the All-Star game at Turner Field
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• Pete’s A Ribbie Uno
I know what you're all doing. Counting down a New York slugger to home run immortality. Great! Me too! Pete Alonso (4-for-5, 3 runs, 5 RBIs and his 39th homer) moves to within 34 of tying Barry Bonds. That is so laughably funny. You can have an insane year and still be almost half away from Bonds. That's like Aaron Judge vs. everyone else this year. Almost. Still not quite as ridiculous, but close...2022
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• 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
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Sunday 6/2, 1:20 CT

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs go for the series win. Today's roster move: Here Sunday notes... THE CUBS AND DRAMATIC WINS: The Cubs have won only four of their last 15 games, as their record went from 25-19 to 29-30. In each of their wins, they scored the deciding runs in their final inning at bat: May 18: 1-0 walk-off in ninth vs. Pirates. May 21: 4-3 walk-off in 10th vs. ...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: March 26

Monty Stratton saw his career come to a premature end in 1938, but later coached for the White Sox. | B Bennett/Getty Images A serious injury to a budding superstar arm 1938 Monty Stratton, just 25 and coming off of an amazing 15-5, 2.30 ERA, 4.9 WAR season that included All-Star honors, tore his right biceps in an exhibition game against the Cubs. The injury was so bad, it was thought th...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 27

Ralph Kiner | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Rabbit Maranville arrives in Chicago, and other stories. It’s Ralph Kiner’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 various narrativ...2023
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