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  • A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1934
    • A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1934
    Larry French at spring training for the Cubs on Catalina Island | Getty Images Some important trades happened this year, but not until after the season. The Cubs, after their 1932 pennant, finished third, six games out of first place in 1933. Hopes were high after they spent much of April and May 1934 in first place, but a slow fade was capped by a 12-14 September, and another third-place ...2024
  • The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)
    • The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)
    Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images I have thoughts. On Sunday, former Brewer All-Star Dave Parker was one of two players (along with Dick Allen) inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, via the Era Committee’s Classic Baseball Era (formerly known as the Veterans Committee) ballot. I’m a Hall junkie, so I had a million thoughts, some of which I will share. But the thought that will guide me: who...2024
  • Overrated players
    • Overrated players
    Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Who loves them? The internet remains an endless source of strange stuff: a firehose of information, disinformation, entertainment and opinions. I read through a lot of the sports stuff that pops up on my feed, for better or worse. Most of it is just someone’s opinion. You see something like the ten best players in NBA history and if Wilt Chamberlain isn’t on the ...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux to a five-year deal
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux to a five-year deal
    Braves Franchise History 1976 - The Braves acquire Jeff Burroughs from the Rangers. 1992 - The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract, and then trade pitchers Charlie Leibrandt and Pat Gomez to the Rangers in exchange for 3B Jose Oliva. Maddux turned down a $28.5 million contract extension mid-season from the Cubs. He signed with Atlanta fo...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Braves fleece Diamondbacks for Dansby Swanson
    • This Day in Braves History: Braves fleece Diamondbacks for Dansby Swanson
    Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images A shockingly lopsided trade gives the Braves their eventual World Series-winning shortstop. Braves Franchise History 1928: The Cardinals sell veteran SS Rabbit Maranville to the Braves. 1987: The Atlanta Braves trade shortstop Rafael Ramirez to the Astros for a pair of minor leaguers. 2001: The Braves sign infielder Vinny Castilla to a two-year c...2024
  • MLB Winter Meetings: Juan Soto, Draft Lottery and more
    • MLB Winter Meetings: Juan Soto, Draft Lottery and more
    Photo by Taylor Baucom/MLB Photos via Getty Images From the Soto Sweepstakes to the MLB Draft Lottery and some new Hall of Famers, Dallas will feature a busy winter week for baseball. For over a century, the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings have been circled on the league’s calendar as the highlight of the long dry spell before spring training. Just over a month after the end of the W...2024
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  • • A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1934
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  • • The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Braves fleece Diamondbacks for Dansby Swanson
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  • Baseball history unpacked, December 2
    • Baseball history unpacked, December 2
    Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Shawon Dunston begins his second stint with the Cubs, 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...2024
  • Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia lead list of 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame hopefuls
    • Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia lead list of 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame hopefuls
    Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Ichiro Suzuki leads a long list of Hall of Fame hopefuls On Monday, the ballot for the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame voting was released. (We already covered the Classic Era ballot–formerly referred to as the Veterans Committee ballot–here.) There’s one obvious choice and a few others who have a shot at getting voted in this year, plus a handful of interes...2024
  • Hall of Fame controversy
    • Hall of Fame controversy
    SetNumber: X57689 TK3 F19 R12 Big Hall or small Hall? I recently went on a road trip across part of our great nation and noticed a proliferation of signs that said, “visit our historic downtown”. From small villages to medium sized cities, it seems every downtown is now a historic one. About ten years ago someone at a Chamber of Commerce convention must have done one hell of a sales job to...2024
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  • Today in White Sox History: July 23
    • Today in White Sox History: July 23
    On this day 17 years ago, Billy Pierce got a permanent honor at Sox Park. | Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Billy Pierce gets a big honor — and two years later, another southpaw stole his thunder! 1968 Manager Al Lopez had an emergency appendectomy, and would miss 36 games. Les Moss took over while Lopez was sidelined. 1986 GM Ken Harrelson sent Bobby...2024
  • Today in White Sox History: July 21
    • Today in White Sox History: July 21
    Twelve 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...2024
  • Orlando Cepeda passes away at 86
    • Orlando Cepeda passes away at 86
    The Hall of Fame outfielder and first baseman was a member of the Atlanta Braves for parts of four seasons including the 1969 NL West Division winning club. Earlier this morning, it was announced that Hall of Fame outfielder and first baseman Orlando Cepeda had passed away. He was 86. The Puerto Rico-native, who played in MLB from 1958 through 1974, spent parts of four season with the Atlanta Brav...2024
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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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Timeline

  • 2024
    "Jackson was placed on the ballot by the Royals Hall of Fame Executive Board and elected through the Royals Hall of Fame Veterans Committee voting process, which considers candidates no longer eligible by regular voting."

  • 2023
    "Celebrating Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones"

  • 2022
    "He was a leading candidate for election to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee; he fell short of the honor during his lifetime but will gain election barely a year from today."

  • 2019
    "Ted Simmons, Marvin Miller Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame"

  • 2018
    "While his résumé will likely be passed on to the Veterans Committee, it's worth remembering where McGriff stood at the time of his peak."

  • 2017
    "Softening PED Stance in 2017 Hall of Fame Vote Bodes Well for Bonds, Clemens"

  • 2016
    "After two years of no electees by separate Veterans Committees, the National Baseball Hall of Fame board of directors moved on Saturday to change the process."

  • 2015
    "It looks like Trammell's last, best hope will be a future Veterans Committee vote."

  • 2014
    "Bob Howsam, the architect of the Big Red Machine, is on the Golden Era Ballot to be considered for the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee next month."

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Veterans Committee trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux to a five-year deal
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Braves fleece Diamondbacks for Dansby Swanson
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  • • MLB Winter Meetings: Juan Soto, Draft Lottery and more
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  • The history of Royals firemen
    • The history of Royals firemen
    Someone 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...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Josh Donaldson wins N.L. comeback player of the year award
    • This Day in Braves History: Josh Donaldson wins N.L. comeback player of the year award
    Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1968 - The Braves acquire infielderBob Aspromonte from the Astros in exchange for infielder Marty Martinez. Aspromonte was the last original Colt .45 on Houston’s roster. 1975 - Ted Turner enters into a tentative agreement to buy the Atlanta Braves. 2008 - The Braves acquire pitcher Javier Vazquez and Boone Logan from the White...2024
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, December 2
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  • • Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia lead list of 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame hopefuls
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  • The case for each of the Classic Baseball Hall of Fame candidates
    • The case for each of the Classic Baseball Hall of Fame candidates
    Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images Luis Tiant, Dick Allen and Tommy John are among eight players on this year’s Classic Era ballot. The Baseball Hall of Fame has had some form of “Veterans Committee” ballot in its induction process going all the way back to 1939. The committees have taken various forms over the years, but the most recent process breaks up potential candidates into...2024
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Veterans Committee stats and results

  • • A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1934
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  • • The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)
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  • • MLB Winter Meetings: Juan Soto, Draft Lottery and more
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  • • Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia lead list of 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame hopefuls
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  • • The case for each of the Classic Baseball Hall of Fame candidates
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  • • Hall of Fame controversy
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  • Baseball history unpacked, April 1
    • Baseball history unpacked, April 1
    Set Number: X31256 TK2 A no-foolin’ M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from ‘reputable sources’. Unrest on the horizon and some of baseball’s sad passings. Also, a homer that wasn’t, 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 t...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Joe Torre to Cardinals
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Joe Torre to Cardinals
    Braves Franchise History 1969 - The Atlanta Braves trade Joe Torre to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Orlando Cepeda. The trade was the result of a salary dispute between Torre and Braves GM Paul Richards who was angry at Torre for his role as a union official. MLB History 1911 - Plumbers at work on the drain pipes at Washington’s Griffith Stadium inadvertently start a fire that burns dow...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Peter Moylan to a minor league deal
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Peter Moylan to a minor league deal
    Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1948 - The Boston Braves acquire Eddie Stanky from the Brooklyn Dodgers in exchange for Bama Rowell and $60,000. 2015 - The Braves signed veteran reliever Peter Moylan to a minor league deal. He will appear in 22 games while logging a 3.48 ERA and a 2.84 FIP. MLB History 1884 - The roof of the Polo Grounds’ grandstand is damaged due t...2024
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  • Today in White Sox History: February 17
    • Today in White Sox History: February 17
    A rare Hall of Fame runoff election immortalized Luke Appling on this day, 60 years ago. Luke makes the Hall ... eventually 1934 Urban “Red” Faber retires after 20 seasons with the White Sox. Somewhat overlooked in White Sox annals given he pitched in the immediate aftermath of the legendary Ed Walsh, Faber stakes claim as the greatest hurler in White Sox history, with 67.7 WAR. That make...2024

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  • • Orlando Cepeda passes away at 86
    2024
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, April 1
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  • This Day in MLB History: March 4th
    • This Day in MLB History: March 4th
    Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images MLB History 1884 - National League owners agree to provide two separate team benches to minimize fraternizing among opposing players during games. 1886 - The National league adopts the stolen base and the four foot by seven foot pitcher’s box. The NL also retains seven balls for a walk and rejects a rule that would award a batter first bas...2024
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  • Today in White Sox History: March 1
    • Today in White Sox History: March 1
    Mark Buehrle (who else?) got the first-ever White Sox start at Camelback Ranch, on this day, 15 years ago. | Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Opening Day at Camelback Ranch! 1976 Bill Veeck began his second round of ownership of the White Sox in underwhelming fashion, as Spring Training opened in Sarasota with just non-roster players due to an ongoing owners’ lockout. 2009 The White Sox op...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: February 26th
    • This Day in Braves History: February 26th
    Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2005 - Braves pitcher Mike Hampton and his wife offer a $25,000 reward for the safe return of Jessica Marie Lunsford who disappeared from her Florida bedroom four days earlier. MLB History 1894 - A series of rule changes are implemented that are designed to help pitchers. All foul bunts will now be called strikes and the infield...2024
  • BCB After Dark: Did the Cubs drop the ball with Hoskins?
    • BCB After Dark: Did the Cubs drop the ball with Hoskins?
    Photo by Brian Garfinkel/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should have beaten the Brewers offer to free agent Rhys Hoskins. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on in out of the cold. There’s a private party this evening and you are o...2024
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  • Today in White Sox History: December 27
    • Today in White Sox History: December 27
    Thanks for Harry Hooper, Carmines! A post-Babe Ruth deal further betrayed the Carmines faithful 1919 A day after selling Babe Ruth to the Yankees, cash-strapped Boston owner Harry Frazee was unable to promise further cuts from his roster. (The Red Sox were coming off of a 66-71-1 season but were just a year removed from a World Series title.) Frazee made one exception: Superstar outfielde...2023
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  • Baseball history unpacked, December 4
    • Baseball history unpacked, December 4
    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. 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 ...2023
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  • • This Day in MLB History: March 4
    SetNumber: X4155 MLB History 1884 - National League owners agree to provide two separate team benches to minimize fraternizing among opposing players during games. 1886 - The National league adopts the stolen base and the four foot by seven foot pitcher’s box. The NL also retains seven balls for a walk and rejects a rule that would award a batter first base on a hit by pitch. 1912 - Cons...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: February 26
    Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2005 - Braves pitcher Mike Hampton and his wife offer a $25,000 reward for the safe return of Jessica Marie Lunsford who disappeared from her Florida bedroom four days earlier. MLB History 1894 - A series of rule changes are implemented that are designed to help pitchers. All foul bunts will now be called strikes and the infield...2023

Top Veterans Committee news

  • Bo Jackson to be inducted into Royals Hall of Fame
    • Bo Jackson to be inducted into Royals Hall of Fame
    Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Bo knows Hall of Fames. Bo Jackson, who electrified Royals fans with his moonshot home runs, track star speed, and never-before-seen baseball highlights, has been elected to the Royals Hall of Fame. He will be inducted in a pre-game ceremony before a June 29 game against the Cleveland Guardians. In all, Jackson played five years with the Royals, hittin...2024
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  • Celebrating Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones
    • Celebrating Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones
    At long last, Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones is having his number retired by the organization. Seven years after being inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame, Jones will finally see his number retired by the organization with which he became a generational defensive talent. At long last, the Atlanta Braves will be retiring the number Andruw Jones famously wore during his 12 seasons with...2023
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  • • Ted Simmons, Marvin Miller Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
    Longtime Cardinals and Braves catcher Ted Simmons and MLB Players Association executive director Marvin Miller were elected to the Baseball Hall Of Fame, as announced tonight on MLB Network.  Simmons and Miller were inducted via the “Modern Era” veterans committee, a 16-person panel focusing on people whose largest contributions to the sport fell between 1970…...2019
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Bud Selig suspends John Rocker
    Braves Franchise History 2000 - Bud Selig suspends Braves reliever John Rocker until May 1 after comments made in an interview with Sports Illustrated. Rocker also receives an undisclosed fine and is ordered to undergo sensitivity training. MLB History 1919 - Jackie Robinson is born in Cairo, Georgia. Robinson will become the first black player in major league history when he debuts for the Brook...2023
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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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  • • Baseball history unpacked, December 2
    Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. RIP Ronnie. 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. Here’s a handy Cubs timeli...2022
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  • • HOF board adjusts Veterans Committee rules
    2016
  • • Hall Of Fame Announces 2024 Era Committee Candidates
    This afternoon, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced its eight nominees for the 2024 Era Committee. Previously known as the Veterans Committee, the Era Committee is a 16-person panel that considers nominees outside the purview of induction for players via the Baseball Writers Association of America. The 2024 class concerns managers, executives and umpires whose…...2023

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  • • A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1934
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  • • The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)
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  • • Overrated players
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux to a five-year deal
    2024
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  • • MLB Winter Meetings: Juan Soto, Draft Lottery and more
    2024
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  • • The history of Royals firemen
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  • • The case for each of the Classic Baseball Hall of Fame candidates
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  • Today in White Sox History: August 3
    • Today in White Sox History: August 3
    In Milwaukee on this day 34 years ago, Frank Thomas came within inches of making his first career hit a home run. He had to settle for an game-deciding triple. Big Frank announces his presence with authority 1906 The 4-0 win over the Boston Americans was just the second victory of what would become a record-setting 19-game winning streak for the White Sox, but for Ed Walsh, this game was a...2024
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  • • Today in White Sox History: July 23
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  • • Today in White Sox History: July 21
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Veterans Committee rumors, scandals

  • • The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Braves fleece Diamondbacks for Dansby Swanson
    2024
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  • • Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia lead list of 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame hopefuls
    2024
  • This Day in MLB History: January 29
    • This Day in MLB History: January 29
    Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images MLB History 1901 - The Rules Committee comprised of Connie Mack, John McGraw and Charles Comiskey reject a proposal that would have banned the bunt and recommends no changes to the game at this time. 1930 - The Boston Red Sox sell former home run champ Ken Williams to the New York Yankees. However after acquiring him, New York will release Williams bef...2024
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, February 10
    Happy birthday Randy (Ransom) Jackson! | Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. It’s a no from me, dog. The Astros’ sign-stealing case and other 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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  • • This Day in MLB History: January 29
    Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images MLB History 1901 - The Rules Committee comprised of Connie Mack, John McGraw and Charles Comiskey reject a proposal that would have banned the bunt and recommends no changes to the game at this time. 1930 - The Boston Red Sox sell former home run champ Ken Williams to the New York Yankees. However after acquiring him, New York will rele...2023
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, December 2
    2022
  • • Scott Miller's 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot
    2017
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  • • Why You Should Appreciate the Outstanding Baseball Career of Rafael Palmeiro
    2015
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  • • 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame "Snubs" Just Have to Wait Their Turn
    2015
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