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• Today in White Sox History: August 3

As a left fielder, Ron Kittle was a pretty good designated hitter. Ron Kittle boots a couple on the game’s first two plays, leading to a rare late 1983 loss 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 monumental one-hitter — the second one of his care...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: July 23

Almost 31 when he made his major league debut, on this day 74 years ago Jim Rivera was purchased by the White Sox. | Hy Peskin/Getty Images Jungle Jim gets one step closer to the South Side 1951 Although he was just two years into pro ball and already 29 years old, the White Sox took notice of the outstanding season Jim Rivera was having for the Seattle Rainers of the Pacific Coast League ...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: July 21

This White Sox core (Luis Alomá, Minnie Miñoso, Chico Carrasquel) help restore the team to winning ways in 1951. | Curt Gunther/Keystone View Company/Archive Photos/Getty Images A single loss tumbles the South Siders down the standings 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 t...2025
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• The non-stat that should already have put Mark Buehrle in the Hall of Fame

Which twin has the Tony? | Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images Maybe the Veterans Committee will eventually right the wrong Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Mark Buehrle gave the concept of a baseball slide new meaning, and gave added meaning to baseball in the process. The unveiling of a statue of Mark Buehrle Saturday should just be a preview of when they unveil his plaque ...2025
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• Remembering Dave Parker, the Brewer All-Star who died on Saturday

RVR Photos-Imagn Images The Hall of Famer was 74 years old Dave Parker, the former MVP outfielder and recent Hall of Fame inductee, died on Saturday. He was 74, and had been battling Parkinson’s Disease for some time. Parker, who had one of the best nicknames in baseball history, the Cobra, is best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and, later, the Cincinnati Reds. But late in ...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: June 12

On this day 40 years ago, Bruce Tanner (left) set a White Sox mark (and an MLB one dating back at least 25 years) by retiring nine straight hitters to begin his first start. | Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Bruce Tanner gets off to a perfect start for the South Siders 1939 As part of the very first ceremony at the newly-finished shrine in Cooperstown,...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 28

Photo by Lane Stewart /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Sidd Finch*, sad passings, and other stories for the discerning reader. 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 a...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Ervin Santana to a one-year, $14.1 million deal

Photo by Kevin Liles/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 White Sox for their alleged involvemen...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 12

Photo by Brad Mangin /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources Ladies’ Day, the Black Sox, actor Will Ferrell, 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 narrat...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 10

Happy Birthday, Donnie Murphy! | Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The last lockout ends, Veeck buys darned Sox, Cactus League fun, and a syzygy. Happy birthday, Donnie Murphy!* On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at ...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 7

Photo by Tom G. Lynn//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The pitching rubber is instituted, Pud Galvin and Cool Papa Bell pass, Joe Carter* is born, and other stories for the discerning reader. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves acquire Ted Simmons from the Milwaukee Brewers

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Braves 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...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: March 5

On this day 66 years ago, the White Sox passed out of Comiskey family hands for the first time, ever. | Chicago Sun-Times Bill Veeck is legally cleared to take over on the South Side 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 defe...2025
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• 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame "Snubs" Just Have to Wait Their Turn
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"HOF vet committee tweak limits future appearances"

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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."

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"Celebrating Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones"

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"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."

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

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"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."

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

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"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."

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

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"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."

• Today in White Sox History: August 3
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• Today in White Sox History: July 21
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• Remembering Dave Parker, the Brewer All-Star who died on Saturday
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• Today in White Sox History: June 12
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 28
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves trade Joe Torre to the Cardinals in exchange for Orlando Cepeda

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...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: March 11th

Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1953 - Boston Braves owner Lou Perini proposes a ban on the move of any major league franchise to that of a minor league city until October 1. Two days later, he will announce that the Braves are moving to Milwaukee. 1974 - Commissioner Bowie Kuhn orders the Atlanta Braves to play Hank Aaron in at least two of the team’s thre...2025
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• This Day in MLB History: Michael Jordan announces he is leaving the White Sox and returning to the NBA

Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images MLB History 1857 - The National Association of Base Ball players is formed in a meeting in New York City. Twenty two teams are represented and William Van Cott is elected president. 1951 - J. Edgar Hoover announces that he has turned down an offer to become Commissioner of Baseball. 1963 - Pete Rose records two hits in his first spring tr...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: July 21
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves trade Joe Torre to the Cardinals in exchange for Orlando Cepeda
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• Today in White Sox History: February 17

A day after apologizing for another unnecessary distraction, Ozzie Guillén was all smiles at White Sox camp in Tucson. | Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The mouth that roars again finds himself humbled 1934 Urban “Red” Faber retired after 20 seasons with the White Sox. Somewhat overlooked in White Sox annals given he pitched in the immediate aftermath ...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 31

Two eventual Hall-of-Famers, Al López and Casey Stengel, joke around at Yankee Stadium in 1958. El Señor gets the Hall call 1909 White Sox catcher Billy Sullivan secured a patent on the first chest protector. It contained a wind pad with compressed air and became the forerunner of the modern catcher’s chest protector. Sullivan was the White Sox catcher from 1901-14. Sullivan gets the paten...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron refuses an award from commissioner Bowie Kuhn

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves 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...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 24

On this day seven years ago, Jim Thome was elected to the Hall of Fame on his first try. | Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Jim Thome makes the Hall! 1939 It was the early years of the Hall of Fame, so voting results could still tend to be pretty weird. Case in point, Eddie Collins was voted into the Hall of Fame — on his fourth try. Collins, by his 124.4 WAR the best second baseman in baseball hi...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Hall of Fame Vote

Ichiro will cross the HOF line ahead of C.C. Sabathia, but both stand a great chance of election. | Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner lead a ballot that 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 right here, rather than having to vote off-...2025
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• 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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• The non-stat that should already have put Mark Buehrle in the Hall of Fame
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• Today in White Sox History: March 5
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• This Day in MLB History: Bud Selig announces MLB will celebrate “Jackie Robinson Day” every April 15th

Photo by Brad Mangin/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 base...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: March 2

Orlando Cepeda, seen here working in 1980 with shortstop Todd Cruz, achieved Cooperstown immortality on this day, 26 years ago. The Baby Bull makes it to Cooperstown 1901 Billy Sullivan of the National League’s Boston Beaneaters jumped to the upstart AL and the White Sox, where he would end up catching for 13 seasons. With a 63 career OPS+, Sullivan was considered a glove-first leader on t...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: March 1

On this day 124 years ago, Clark Griffith (seated next to Charles Comiskey, top hat) jumped crosstown to the White Sox. Under Griffith’s guidance as player-manager 1901 White Sox club won the first MLB AL pennant. A massive crosstown heist helps ensure a pennant 1901 In a monumental move as the White Sox entered the major leagues for the first time, the club snatched pitcher Clark Griffith...2025
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• 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...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, February 26

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthdays to Mark DeRosa and others, including the immortal Grover Cleveland Alexander. Bill Veeck makes the Hall, and a couple of other stories in a truncated issue of our series. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at base...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, February 10

Phil Wrigley and William Veeck Sr. | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. A clean breast of things and other stories for the discerning reader. 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 n...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: December 27

David Aardsma comes first on the White Sox all-time alphabetical roster — but his on-field work places him much, much farther down the list. Happy birthday to the only “Double-Aa” player in club history 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 seas...2024
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• 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
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• 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

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
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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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• Baseball history unpacked, March 28
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Ervin Santana to a one-year, $14.1 million deal
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 12
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• This Day in Braves History: March 11th
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• This Day in MLB History: Michael Jordan announces he is leaving the White Sox and returning to the NBA
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• This Day in MLB History: Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, and five other MLB players are listed in the Biogenesis Lab scandal

Photo by Jared Wickerham/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 be...2025
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• 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
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• 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
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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
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• Scott Miller's 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot
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• Why You Should Appreciate the Outstanding Baseball Career of Rafael Palmeiro
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