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• Richie AshburnRichie Ashburn was one of the most talented and beloved players in Major League Baseball history. Over a career that spanned from 1948 to 1962, Ashburn became known for his incredible hitting ability, outstanding defense in center field, and his speed on the basepaths. A two-time National League batting champion and a key member of […]...2025 -
• Cubs 11, Dodgers 10: This team never quits!Matt Marton-Imagn Images The Cubs won their second bonkers game of this homestand. The Cubs were behind... and then, suddenly, they weren’t. And then they built a nice lead... and then, blew it and wound up behind in the late innings. Then, just as they did in Friday’s crazy game at Wrigley Field, this Cubs team came back. They forced extra innings and Ian Happ’s 10th-inning single complet...2025Click for news about Matt Marton news -
• Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Friday 4/18, 1:20 CTDenis Poroy-Imagn Images The Cubs open a three-game set vs. an NL West team. Today's roster move: Here Friday notes... THE WALKING MAN: Kyle Tucker is among six players tied at 16 for the most walks by a batter in either league. The others are Randy Arozarena of the Mariners, Matt Chapman of the Giants, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies, and Marcell Ozuna of the Braves. The...2025Visit the page Chicago Cubs latest news -
• Baseball history unpacked, March 19Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Jack Quinlan passes, Denny McLain is indicted, and other stories for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Richie Ashburn, David Ross*, and others. Today in baseball history: 1951 - Detroit Tigers player representative Fred Hutchinson asks that players ...2025See more articles Denny McLain news and rumors -
• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1905Ed Reulbach warms up for the Cubs at West Side Grounds in 1909 | Photo by Chicago History Museum/Getty Images This year saw the acquisition of key parts of upcoming pennant winners. The Cubs won 90+ games for the second straight year in 1905 — and for the second straight year finished 13 games out of first place, behind the pennant-winning Giants. Manager Frank Selee, who had helped bring ...2025Click for news about Chicago Cubs rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: Braves acquire Luiz GoharaPhoto by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images His time here was fun while it lasted! Braves Franchise History 2017: The Atlanta Braves acquire Luiz Gohara and Thomas Burrows from the Mariners in exchange for Shae Simmons and Mallex Smith. Seattle then sent Smith to the Rays along with Carlos Vargas and Ryan Yarbrough in exchange for lefty Drew Smyly. MLB History 1909: The National Commission appro...2025Check it out Luiz Gohara rumors
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• Hall of Famers and other significant players who had brief cameos with the CubsGoose Gossage pitching for the Cubs in 1988 | Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images This article was prompted by a reader comment. In the comments regarding Max Scherzer in BCB After Dark, discussion turned to players who had good or great careers and who eventually wound up with the Cubs late in their careers. I said that “never, ever” worked and of course, that’s my usual hyp...2025See more Goose Gossage availability report -
• Turkey Time TriviaPhoto by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images Take a break from football Tired of watching football and eating turkey? I’m not yet, but I’m getting there. While were waiting for the hot stove to heat up, here is another round of obscure baseball trivia. General Baseball Trivia There are only three players since 1900 who have hit a home run, stolen a base and thro...2024See also Christy Mathewson -
• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1960Richie Ashburn bats for the Cubs in 1960 | Photo by Hy Peskin/Getty Images This was not a good year for Cubs deals. In 1959, the Cubs had contended briefly, and finished with 74 wins, their most since 1952 and second-most since 1946. They had the two-time MVP Ernie Banks anchoring a pretty good offense. The first thing the Cubs did in the offseason was fire manager Bob Scheffing. The edict...2024Continue with Ernie Banks injury report -
• Baseball history unpacked, June 12Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Sean Newcomb and others, and more Cubs 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 a...2024Click for news about Sean Newcomb injuries -
• Baseball history unpacked, June 5Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Carlos Zambrano helps himself with the bat, Babe Ruth, Richie Ashburn, 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 narrativ...2024Read about Carlos Zambrano injury status -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Deion Sanders to the RedsPhoto by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1932 - The Red Sox split a doubleheader with the A’s in their final Sunday games played at Braves Field. With the ban on Sunday games at Fenway Park lifted, the Red Sox will play a Sunday game there on July 3. 1962 - Amado Samuel, Joe Torre and Joe Adcock all homer to help the Braves defeat the Cubs 11-9 at Wrigley Field. Erni...2024Visit the page Mitchell Layton injury update -
• A Royals geographical lessonPhoto by © Wally McNamee/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images Who produces the best regional talent While snowed in recently, I got to thinking about states that seem to produce more professional athletes. Pennsylvania comes to mind immediately. Looking at the top football players who came out of Pennsylvania is like looking at a Hall of Fame roster. Same with baseball, as some of the biggest na...2024Read about Stan Musial injury -
• Braves Hall of Fame Profile: Andruw JonesPhoto by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The greatest defensive center fielder of all time is in his seventh year on the ballot. There are many players throughout baseball history who began their careers on a Hall of Fame path before injuries or a production dropoff caught up with them. Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Andruw Jones may be a special case in that discussion. Jones is regarded by man...2024Continue with Andruw Jones injury report
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• 2023 Cubs player profiles: Pete Crow-ArmstrongPhoto by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Pete Crow-Armstrong has arrived in the Majors and his glove has already shown up. His bat shouldn’t be far behind. Pete Crow-Armstrong arrived just the other day. It was clear that he is already a star. Is he going to be the Cubs’ next big star? His bat will have to decide that. A hot finish puts him in the center of playoff roster jenga. I suspect he...2023Check it out Crow Armstrong
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"Rogers Hornsby (1929) and Richie Ashburn (1960) had 52." - 2024
"Jones ranks 11th on the list for center fielders and ahead of Hall of Famers Richie Ashburn, Andre Dawson and Billy Hamilton (not that one)." - 2023
"MLB History 1948 - Richie Ashburn hits an inside-the-park home run to lead off the game extending his hitting streak to 18 straight games." - 2014
"Frick Award finalists are Richie Ashburn, Billy Berroa, Rene Cardenas, Dizzy Dean, Dick Enberg, Ernie Johnson Sr."
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• Baseball Backgrounds : 1981's Weird Year and 1982 Reggie's Reflection ReduxLast time, I looked deep into Reggie Jackson's glasses on 1982 Topps #300......searching for the man within. That other guy wore a light uniform and chatted at the batting cage, where Reggie himself sported a Yankees warmup pullover.Ferreting out that figure felt a lot like identifying background photos in 1956 Topps, where you use on-field context and historical box scores to work out who made a ...2024Continue with Pee Wee trade rumors -
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• Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Gary Matthews/Bob Dernier trade changed everythingGetty Images The Cubs struggled through a painful spring training, and then Dallas Green made a deal that defined the 1984 team. The Cubs lost 91 games in 1983, two more than they had in 1982, the first year of “Building A New Tradition” under Tribune Co. and general manager Dallas Green. In fact, they had hovered around .500 as late as June 19, when they were 30-32, but went 41-59 the res...2024Continue with Fergie Jenkins -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Jeff Burroughs to SeattlePhoto by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1977 - The Braves file suit against Commissioner Bowie Kuhn challenging the severity of the penalties they received for tampering charges stemming from their free agent signing of outfielder Gary Matthews. 1981 - The Atlanta Braves trade outfielder Jeff Burroughs to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitcher Carlos Diaz...2024See more Louis Requena salary
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• 1956 Topps baseball #171 "Jim Wilson, if that is your real name"I researched game situations for several 1956 Topps cards in my 17-March post, including #171 Jim Wilson. This post revisits and revises my initial take.Baltimore purchased Jim from Milwaukee a few days into the 1955 regular season and he proved their most dependable pitcher, even if going 12-18 meant leading the AL in losses.I guessed this #171 action photo shows Richie Ashburn running to first, ...2024Visit the page Polo Grounds -
• Identifying background photos in 1956 Topps baseballIntroductionI 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,...2024Click for news about Yankee Stadium -
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Photo by SPX/Ron Vesely Photography via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1932 - The Red Sox split a doubleheader with the A’s in their final Sunday games played at Braves Field. With the ban on Sunday games at Fenway Park lifted, the Red Sox will play a Sunday game there on July 3. 1962 - Amado Samuel, Joe Torre and Joe Adcock all homer to help the Braves defeat the Cubs 11-9 at Wrig...2023Visit the page John Smoltz
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• A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1984Rick Sutcliffe | Getty Images This was a watershed year for Dallas Green in making deals. The Cubs had regressed, a bit, from their 1982 record of 73-89 to 71-91 in 1983. They hired Jim Frey as manager, a World Series-winning guy, and hopes were a bit higher in 1984. The first trade Green made that calendar year turned out to be a difference-maker. March 26: Acquired Gary Matthews, Bob Der...2023Check it out Rick Sutcliffe -
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• Cubs historical sleuthing: Ernie Banks at Yankee Stadium editionThe offseason sleuthing series resumes! First, credit where it’s due. Here’s where I found this photo: Baseball legends Ernie Banks & Mickey Mantle pose before an exhibition game at Yankee Stadium! (1958) #MLB #Cubs #Yankees #History pic.twitter.com/qnlSAuDfgh— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) November 4, 2023 Well. That’s definitely Ernie Banks and that’s definitely Mickey Mantle, and so I began...2023See more Ernie Banks -
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta snaps Pete Rose’s 44-game hitting streakBraves Franchise History 1914 - The miracle Braves beat the Cardinals 4-3 in 10 innings to reach the .500 mark at 45-45. 1953 - Warren Spahn tosses his 31st career shutout in a 5-0 win over Philadelphia. An infield single by Richie Ashburn is the only hit Spahn will allow. 1954 - The Dodgers and Braves mix it up after Clem Labine beans Joe Adcock in the head. Gene Conley answers by knocking down...2024See more articles Pete Rose -
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