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• This Day in MLB History: Bill White named National League presidentPhoto by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The former first baseman rises up the baseball ranks in order to make history as an executive. MLB History 1876: The National League was formed in New York City as a result of the lack of central direction in the young National Association. The NL will field eight teams in its inaugural season and will become the blueprint of professional team sports in...2025Read about Bill White -
• Baseball history unpacked, January 27Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Ban the bunt, Campanella’s collision, the Kris Bryant* decision, 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 plen...2025Check it out Connie Mack news today -
• Walter JohnsonWalter Johnson, often referred to as “The Big Train,” is one of the most revered figures in Major League Baseball history. Known for his blazing fastball and unmatched dominance on the mound, Johnson’s career with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927 set the gold standard for pitchers in baseball’s early days. His remarkable achievements […]...2024See also Washington Senators headline news -
• Today in White Sox History: December 19In better days, White Sox owner Grace Comiskey and children Dorothy and Chuck (left- and right-center) confer with club manager Ted Lyons. | Chicago Tribune Comiskey family squabbling breaks out into the open 1914 Charles Comiskey paid to keep a star opposing pitcher in the American League? Indeed, the White Sox owner, in fear of Walter Johnson jumping from the AL’s Washington Senators to ...2024Continue with White Sox latest news -
• Today in White Sox History: December 8Taffy Wright, shown during his career-best 1941 season, headlined three transactions on this day, 85 years ago. | Chicago White Sox A bevy of moves in 1939, including the acquisition of an outfielder mainstay 1914 The White Sox purchased future Hall of Fame second baseman Eddie Collins from Connie Mack and the Philadelphia A’s. The price was incredible by on 1914 standards: $50,000 went to...2024See more articles White Sox breaking news -
• Baseball history unpacked, December 4Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Lee Smith is a year older, the Free Agent Draft is instituted, 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 narra...2024Visit the page Lee Smith rumors
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 27
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• Today in White Sox History: December 8
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 29Rick Monday | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Rick Monday* and Ken Holtzman change addresses, 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 nar...2024Read about Ken Holtzman injury status -
• Baseball and the Great WarChristy Mathewson We shall not sleep, though poppies grow When I was a child we lived in Concordia, Kansas, and every November 11 the city would have a Veterans Day parade. In those days it was still called Armistice Day. This memory has always stuck with me for several reasons. There would be a football game that day which my father would take me to. Those were the first football games I ...2024Check it out Christy Mathewson injury -
• Baseball history unpacked, November 6Craig Counsell is named Cubs manager on this date a year ago | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Craig Counsell is named Cubs manager and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s...2024Read about Craig Counsell -
• Today in White Sox History: October 5Just like that, on this day 19 years ago, Tadahito Iguchi made a postseason series advance much more attainable. | Chuck Rydlewski/Getty Images Tadahito Iguchi puts his stamp on 2005’s fated run 1908 White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh won his 40th game of the season, as he beat Detroit, 6-1. It was a crucial win for the team, staving off pennant elimination and drawing the South Siders to within a...2024See also White Sox injury report -
• This Day in Braves History: Marquis Grissom extends hitting streak to 20 gamesPhoto by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1953 - The Braves defeat the Cubs 2-0 as Chicago third baseman Ransom Jackson grounds into three double plays to tie the National League record. 1956 - Warren Spahn homers off Cardinals pitcher Mel Wright giving Spahn a home run in every National League stadium. 1983 - Bob Horner suffers a broken wrist sliding into second base...2024See more Marquis Grissom injuries -
• Baseball history unpacked, August 7Don Larsen | Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Don Larsen and others. One of the biggest doubleheader sweeps in Cubs history occurred on this date in 1984. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at base...2024Click for news about Ban Johnson injury report -
• Today in White Sox History: August 4On this day both 44 and 45 years ago, a very young Harold Baines had accomplishments of note. | Des Moines Register A future Hall-of-Famer begins to make his presence known 1911 Here’s a weird record and distinction for you: Lee Tannehill not only is the only shortstop in baseball history to record two unassisted double plays in the same season — he got both in the same game! The milestone...2024See more articles White Sox injury
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 2
Photo by Gary Leonard/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. The Dodgers have bright yellow balls, Walter Johnson debuts, Thurman Munson and Vin Scully pass on, and many other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cub...2023Click for news about Vin Scully
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• Bringing the heat
Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Fastball, not a speedball “I had a friend was a big baseball player back in high school He could throw that speedball by you make you look like a fool, boy” Bruce Springsteen – “Glory Days” The Boss obviously never played any baseball. I’ve never heard anyone call a fastball a speedball. A speedball to my generation was a mixture of speed...2023See more Rich Schultz
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"1936 - First players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson." - 2024
"MLB History 1931: At Chicago, Lefty Grove (25-2) wins his 16th consecutive game, 4-2, tying the American League record set by Walter Johnson and Joe Wood in 1912." - 2023
"MLB History 1931: At Chicago, Lefty Grove (25-2) wins his 16th consecutive game, 4-2, tying the American League record set by Walter Johnson and Joe Wood in 1912." - 2022
"Today in baseball history: 1914 - Washington manager Clark Griffith meets with Walter Johnson in Kansas City and convinces the star to re-sign for $12,500, considerably less than his recent contract with the Chifeds, with the assurance that Griffith would convince the Washington management to spring for a bigger contract later." - 2021
"The Deadball-era righty with an overpowering fastball drew comparisons to Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson." - 2020
"When you go through baseball history day by day, you see the name Walter Johnson a lot." - 2018
"The National Baseball Hall of Fame opened in Cooperstown in 1936, and that year the Baseball Writers' Association of America elected the first five players -- Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson." - 2016
"He watched the 2015 movie Fastball, which studied hard throwers from Walter Johnson to Bob Feller to Bob Gibson and Ryan." - 2015
"Wagner was a member of the inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame Class in 1936, along with Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson and Babe Ruth." - 2014
"Oh, and look who’s on the hill to close out his only World Series title – Walter Johnson."
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• Baseball and the Great War
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• This day in Braves History: Dale Murphy collects his 1000th career RBIPhoto by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Dale Murphy reaches a grand milestone in his illustrious career. Braves Franchise History 1974: The Reds sweep a pair from the Braves and the two teams combine for a major-league record three grand slams. Cesar Geronimo hits one in the 2nd inning of the first game, as does the Braves’ Darrell Evans. The Braves hang on for a 9-6 win, then take the se...2024See also Dale Murphy trade rumors -
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31On this day nine years ago, we lost our greatest southpaw legend, Billy Pierce. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images So long, Billy Pierce 1909 “Sleepy” Bill Burns fired a two-hitter in a doubleheader opener, defeating Walter Johnson in Washington, 1-0. The White Sox also knocked off the Senators in the nightcap behind a complete game from Frank Smith, 4-0, holding Washington to seven hits on th...2024Check it out White Sox contract -
• Modern baseball, the ‘old days,’ and how starting pitching and the game have changedFergie Jenkins prepares during Spring Training in the 1960s | Getty Images For pitching, it’s as simple as velocity, spin rate and much better hitters. And, a thought exercise about players of old and players of today and how they differ. The All-Star break isn’t just a few days to celebrate the sport by playing an exhibition game and having a home-run contest. It’s also a few days in the ...2024See more Fergie Jenkins contract
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• This day in Braves History: Dale Murphy collects his 1000th career RBI
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 1Happy Birthday, Mike Montgomery! | Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Mike Montgomery, Walter Johnson’s no-hitter, 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 ...2024Check it out Mike Montgomery -
• Baseball history unpacked, March 25Happy birthday, PCA! | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to PCA and other, 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 ...2024Read about Matt Dirksen stats -
• This Day in MLB History: February 2ndPhoto by Gary I. Rothstein/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images MLB History 1876 - The National League was formed in New York City as a result of the lack of central direction in the young National Association. The NL will field eight teams in its inaugural season and will become the blueprint of professional team sports in North America. 1936 - The BBWAA elects Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, ...2024Click for news about Babe Ruth statistics -
• Baseball history unpacked, February 2Happy birthday, Dan Winkler! | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Dan Winkler! 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 narra...2024See also Michael Reaves statistics -
• 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 ...2023See also MLB Photos scores
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 27
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• Today in White Sox History: December 19
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• The History of George M. Steinbrenner Field@GMSField Home of the Rays in 2025. If you plan to attend a Tampa Bay Rays home game in 2025, you will be visiting Steinbrenner Field on Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. As the Rays take up residence across the bay, it got us thinking about the close, century-long connection between professional baseball and the city of Tampa. Here’s a brief history on the legend of what was once called Lege...2024Visit the page Steinbrenner Field -
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 10Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Chuck Connors, the piece of metal comes to Chicago, 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...2024Visit the page New York Highlanders -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta snaps a nine-game losing streakPhoto by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2012 - Chipper Jones homers in his first game of the year to help the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros. The win snaps a nine-game losing streak that dates back to their collapse at the end of the 2011 season which cost them a playoff spot. Tyler Pastornicky hit his first major league homer for Atlanta in the win. M...2024Click for news about Scott Cunningham -
• 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 -
• Baseball history unpacked, December 4
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz becomes Atlanta’s all-time strikeouts leaderPhoto by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1902: Baltimore outfielder Kip Selbach sets the post-1900 mark in the American League by making four errors, a mark tied by Braves outfielder Fred Nicholson in 1922. 1914 - Lefty Tyler stops the Reds for a 3-2 Braves win. 1951: In Boston, the Braves score five in the sixth and roll over the Dodgers, 13-4. Warren Spahn picks up h...2023Read about John Smoltz -
• Baseball history unpacked, June 23
Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Sandberg Game 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 to follow as they unfold over the course of time. He...2023Continue with Babe Ruth
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• Stage could be set for historic HOF class
The National Baseball Hall of Fame opened in Cooperstown in 1936, and that year the Baseball Writers' Association of America elected the first five players -- Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. That is the royal class, the best of the best, the group of players meant to represent what this new Hall of Fame was all about....2018See also Honus Wagner
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• Everywhere you look in baseball history, there's Walter Johnson
When you go through baseball history day by day, you see the name Walter Johnson a lot. There's a reason for that....2020
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• Shohei Ohtani did something MLB hasn’t seen in almost 100 years
Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Shohei Ohtani is again in Babe Ruth’s company. Shohei Ohtani continues to set records in the most outstanding of ways. In the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Ohtani was once again incredible both on the mound as a starting pitcher and at the plate as the DH. He struck out 13 batters through five innings as a pitcher, the...2023Visit the page Shohei Ohtani
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 10
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Jackie Robinson signs, Bill Veeck gives away seats, Cubs wave the BIG BANNER for the first time and win, too. Always made fresh, never reheated. Episode #778. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted,...2023See more Jonathan Daniel
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• Honus Wagner Rare Card Sells for $1.32 Million at Robert Edward Auction
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones walks off the Phillies
Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1987 - Graig Nettles and Dion James both hit grand slams to lead the Braves to a 12-4 win over the Astros. It is the first time since July 3, 1966 that the Braves have two grand slams in one game. 2000 - The Braves become the first National League team in 49 years to win 15 straight games with a 5-3 win over the Dodgers. The...2023Click for news about Chipper Jones
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• DeGrom Before The Storm
This Jacob deGrom (5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 2 baserunners, 12 Ks, ERA at 2.53) is among the best pitchers ever. I don't know what's changed for him in recent years, but he's gone from one of the best pitchers in the league to one of the best pitchers ever. He's Walter Johnson in color. He's Bob Feller on the back of a motorcycle doing 101 MPH, holding out a four-seamer. He's "Aw Shucks" Bob Gibson. The las...2022Continue with Bob Feller
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• What if they had fantasy leagues back in the Babe's day?
Greats like Nap Lajoie or Walter Johnson may have had no idea what their fantasy baseball auction value was or where they would have fallen in an AL-only format, but they put up seasons relative to their era that would impress even the Mike Trouts of the world....2015
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• Top 10 fantasy seasons of all time
Greats like Nap Lajoie or Walter Johnson may have had no idea what their fantasy baseball auction value was or where they would have fallen in an AL-only format, but they put up seasons relative to their era that would impress even the Mike Trouts of the world....2015
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 27
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• The History of George M. Steinbrenner Field
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• Baseball and the Great War
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 6
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• Today in White Sox History: October 5
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 2Peanuts Lowrey sliding into home | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Big Train debuts, the Dodgers have yellow balls, RIP Thurman Munson, farewell Vin Scully, 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 pa...2024Continue with Vin Scully -
• Today in White Sox History: July 31
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• Modern baseball, the ‘old days,’ and how starting pitching and the game have changed
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones walks off PhilliesPhoto by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1987 - Graig Nettles and Dion James both hit grand slams to lead the Braves to a 12-4 win over the Astros. It is the first time since July 3, 1966 that the Braves have two grand slams in one game. 2000 - The Braves become the first National League team in 49 years to win 15 straight games with a 5-3 win over the Dodgers. The las...2024Visit the page Chipper Jones
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 19
Happy birthday, Taylor Gushue! | Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Today we feature financial skullduggery and other such fare, just the thing to open Holiday week. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s...2022Visit the page Clark Griffith scandal
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• Fallout from the 2015 MLB Hall of Fame Vote Will Be Significant
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