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• Hall of Fame controversySetNumber: 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...2024Click for news about George Brett -
• Today in White Sox History: August 3In 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...2024Check it out White Sox news and rumors -
• Today in White Sox History: July 23On 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...2024See also White Sox breaking news -
• 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...2024Click for news about White Sox news and rumors -
• Today in White Sox History: July 5It was 37 years ago today Ken Williams had one of his best slugging games. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Some first, including free baseball 1910 In the seventh game ever played there, Comiskey Park saw its first wild pitch and first extra-inning game. The White Sox lost, 6-5, in 10 innings. Joe Lake of the Browns and Chicago’s Jim Scott both threw wild pitches in the game. A t...2024Continue with White Sox latest news -
• Orlando Cepeda passes away at 86The 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...2024See also Orlando Cepeda headline news
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 26Happy 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 ...2024See more Ron Santo -
• Baseball history unpacked, April 1Set 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...2024Read about Roberto Clemente injury status -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Ervin SantanaPhoto by Juan Salas/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2014 - After injuries to Brandon Beachy and Kris Medlen, the Braves sign right-hander Ervin Santana to a one-year, $14.1 million deal. He will start 31 games and post a 3.95 ERA in 196.0 innings. MLB History 1921 - MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis suspends eight members of the Chicago Whi...2024See also Ervin Santana injuries -
• Baseball history unpacked, March 8Photo by John Biever /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Free of charge for the discerning reader. The contract that may have started it all, rules changes, the Federal League, Joltin’ Joe’s passing, and more. Natal anniversary of the late Ryan Freel. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cu...2024Visit the page Pittsburgh Pirates injuries -
• Today in White Sox History: March 5On this day 117 years ago, the White Sox embarked on the first-ever spring training trip outside of the United States. | The Hammond Times The South Siders head WAY south 1907 The White Sox departed Chicago on the Sunset Limited train, en route to Mexico City for spring training — the first-ever spring training held outside of the United States. The traveling party for the defending World...2024See also White Sox -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Ted Simmons from MilwaukeeBraves Franchise History 1964 - Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen Jr. says he has a verbal commitment from a major league baseball club to move there if a stadium is ready by 1965. Funding for a $15 million stadium was approved the next day. 1986 - The Braves acquire catcher Ted Simmons from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for catcher Rick Cerone and a pair of minor league players. Simmons would appear ...2024See more Milwaukee Brewers
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"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
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• Today in White Sox History: June 12It was 85 years ago today that the Baseball Hall of Fame opened — and welcomed Charles Comiskey as one of its new inductees. Cooperstown opens its doors 1939 As part of the very first ceremony at the newly-finished shrine in Cooperstown, Charles Comiskey was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Membership grew by 10 in 1939, as BBWAA player selections Eddie Collins, Willie Keeler and George Si...2024Click for news about White Sox contract rumors -
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Joe Torre to CardinalsBraves 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...2024Click for news about Joe Torre trade rumors -
• Former Royals GMs Cedric Tallis and John Schuerholz elected to Royals Hall of FameThe two men helped build the Royals franchise Two of the men that helped build the Royals from the ground up into an eventual world champion will be honored by the organization this year. The Royals announced that former general managers Cedric Tallis and John Schuerholz have been elected into the team’s Hall of Fame. They will both be honored at a private luncheon on June 28, followed by a pre-ga...2024Continue with John Schuerholz -
• Bo Jackson to be inducted into Royals Hall of FamePhoto 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...2024Visit the page Royals Hall contract rumors
Veterans Committee stats and results
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Peter Moylan to a minor league dealDale 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...2024See more Eddie Stanky statistics -
• Today in White Sox History: February 17A 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...2024Visit the page White Sox statistics -
• This Day in Braves History: January 28Braves Franchise History 1980 - Hank Aaron refuses an award from commissioner Bowie Kuhn honoring him for his 715th home run. Aaron’s stance is that baseball’s treatment of retired black ballplayers falls far short of what is needed. MLB History 1901 - The American League formally organized as a major league after having been a top minor league in 1900. The Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Athleti...2024Check it out Hank Aaron statistics -
• 2024 South Side Sox Hall of Fame VoteJoe Mauer and Adrián Beltré are almost assured of standing together as Hall of Fame inductees later this year. | Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Adrían Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton lead a ballot than is almost certain to see multiple HOFers elected Once again, our Cooperstown ballot is hosted in this post, so you will be able to see the running results in real time righ...2024Visit the page Joe Mauer scores -
• 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 ...2023Read about MLB Photos -
• 2023-24 MLB/White Sox/South Side Sox offseason calendarNuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Our annual guide to everything happening on site and in White Sox baseball, from now till Opening Day While baseball’s offseason deprives us of games, it doesn’t mean there’s not a lot of action over the winter. The conclusion of the World Series on November 1 ended the baseball season, and the annual stampede of players to free agency is underway. Add to that,...2023See more Nuccio DiNuzzo statistics -
• Celebrating Atlanta Braves legend Andruw JonesAt 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...2023See also Atlanta Braves statistics
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• Orlando Cepeda passes away at 86
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• This Day in MLB History: March 4thPhoto 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...2024Check it out MLB Photos -
• Today in White Sox History: March 1Mark 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...2024Check it out White Sox -
• This Day in Braves History: February 26thPhoto 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...2024Check it out Philadelphia Phillies -
• 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...2024Check it out MLB Photos -
• Today in White Sox History: December 27Thanks 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...2023Visit the page White Sox -
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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...2023Read about Ebbets Field
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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...2023Read about Philadelphia Phillies
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• Bo Jackson to be inducted into Royals Hall of Fame
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• Celebrating Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones
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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…...2019See more articles Marvin Miller
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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...2023Visit the page Bud Selig
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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...2022Click for news about Cincinnati Reds
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• HOF board adjusts Veterans Committee rules
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• 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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• Orlando Cepeda passes away at 86
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• This Day in MLB History: January 29Photo 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...2024See more articles Connie Mack whispers -
• 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...2023Read about Cleveland Indians
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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...2023Read about Mark Cunningham
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 2
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• Why You Should Appreciate the Outstanding Baseball Career of Rafael Palmeiro
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