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  • This Day in Braves History: Tom Glavine earns his 200th career win
    • This Day in Braves History: Tom Glavine earns his 200th career win
    Photo credit should read STEVE SCHAEFER/AFP via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1965 - Milwaukee manager Bobby Bragan says that his pitchers threw 75 to 80 spitballs in a 9-2 loss to the Giants. Bragan says he ordered his pitchers to throw the spitter to prove that the rules against them are not being enforced. 1969 - The Braves homer five times and defeat the Phillies 6-3 in Game 1...2025
  • The most Hall of Famers, yearly update (2025)
    • The most Hall of Famers, yearly update (2025)
      Back in January, when we knew the five former players who were going to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for 2025, I wrote a post on those five players, mentioning how many cards I had of each of them. I went back to that post to see if I had gained any cards of Dick Allen, Dave Parker, CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki or Bobby Wagner since. I did. None for Sabathia or Wa...2025
  • It hasn't been the 'midsummer classic' for a long time
    • It hasn't been the 'midsummer classic' for a long time
     Fifty years ago today, Major League Baseball played the All-Star Game in Milwaukee. The National League won, 6-3 (yay!). Bill Madlock and Jon Matlack shared the MVP award. (Reggie Jackson went 1-for-3). At the break, the Dodgers had played 92 games or 56.8% of their schedule. This season -- 50 years later -- the Dodgers reached the All-Star break having played 97 games or 59.9%. Yet I r...2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Ken Griffey Sr. from the Yankees
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Ken Griffey Sr. from the Yankees
    Braves Franchise History 1916 - For the second time in three days, the Braves’ Ed Konetchy records the only hit in a game as Giants pitcher Rube Benton tosses a one-hitter. 1951 - The Braves score eight runs in the seventh and seven runs in the eighth to beat up the Giants 19-7 in manager Tommy Holmes’ first game at home. 1953 - Eddie Mathews records five-straight hits to help the Braves to a 6-...2025
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  • • This date in baseball books: May 20
    Rickey Henderson becomes the third player — joining Ted Williams and Willie McCovey — to hit home runs in four decades. Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original, by Howard Bryant (2022) Off Base: Confessions of a Thief, by Henderson with John Shea (1992)     Born this date: David Wells Perfect I’m […]...2025
  • This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel records his 100th career save
    • This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel records his 100th career save
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images We’re still awaiting Craig Kimbrel’s official return to the Atlanta Braves but for now, enjoy this blast from the past. Braves Franchise History 1914: Before 18,000, Christy Mathewson scatters ten hits in shutting down the Braves, 2-0. A Jack Meyers double of Lefty Tyler accounts for both New York runs. Boston is now 3-11, ten games behind the Pirate...2025

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  • • This Day in Braves History: Tom Glavine earns his 200th career win
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel records his 100th career save
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  • Baseball history unpacked, January 10
    • Baseball history unpacked, January 10
    Happy birthday, Rafael Dolis | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Rafael Dolis*, 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 na...2025
  • Brewers All-Time Team: Starting Pitcher
    • Brewers All-Time Team: Starting Pitcher
    Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Choosing the best of several great contenders We have now completed the position player portion of our Brewers All-Time Team (links to all of which can be found here). As I explained in the Molitor essay, we chose not to go with a designated hitter, so that just leaves two spots left: a starting pitcher and a relief pitcher. We’re only going to choose one of each,...2024
  • Baseball history unpacked, November 4
    • Baseball history unpacked, November 4
    Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Chicago River runs Cubbie Blue, 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 ...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson throws a career high 13 strikeouts in win over Marlins
    • This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson throws a career high 13 strikeouts in win over Marlins
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1951 - The Braves sell pitchers Johnny Sain and Lew Burdette to the Yankees. 1971 - The Braves spoil “Ron Santo Day” at Wrigley Field by beating Ferguson Jenkins and the Cubs 4-3. Santo goes 1-for-3 in the game with a run scored. 1983 - The Braves acquire Len Barker in exchange for Rick Behenna, Brett Butler and Brook Jacoby. Ba...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Matt Kemp from San Diego
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Matt Kemp from San Diego
    Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1965 - Milwaukee manager Bobby Bragan says that his pitchers threw 75 to 80 spitballs in a 9-2 loss to the Giants. Bragan says he ordered his pitchers to throw the spitter to prove that the rules against them are not being enforced. 1969 - The Braves homer five times and defeat the Phillies 6-3 in Game 1 of a doubleheader. Felipe...2024
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  • Remembering Orlando Cepeda
    • Remembering Orlando Cepeda
    Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images Last stop with the Royals This story originally ran July 25, 2022, and has been edited for content. After the advent of the designated hitter rule in 1973, American League clubs had to develop a plan as to who their DH would be. Some teams had an in-house option, such as Gates Brown with the Tigers or Tony Oliva with the Twins. Other teams went...2024
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  • 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 14
    • Baseball history unpacked, June 14
    Happy birthday, Hector Neris | Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Hector Neris’ natal anniversary 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 narr...2024
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Timeline

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    "1986 - Willie McCovey receives 346 votes and becomes the 16th player to be elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility."

  • 2024
    "1986 - Willie McCovey receives 346 votes and becomes the 16th player to be elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility."

  • 2023
    "1987 - Mike Schmidt passes Ted Williams and Willie McCovey with his 522nd career home run in an 8-1 win over the Padres."

  • 2021
    "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attempted to wish Hall of Fame baseball player Willie Mays a happy birthday, but posted a photo of Willie McCovey instead."

  • 2018
    "The term "legend" fits Willie McCovey as easily as the Giants cap that rests almost perpetually atop his regal head."

  • 2017
    "Giants legend Willie McCovey said Barry Bonds deserves a spot in Cooperstown, adding that a letter circulated by fellow Hall of Famer Joe Morgan last month to voters is aimed at keeping the all-time home run leader out of the Hall."

  • 2016
    "David Ortiz's 2,000th hit for the Red Sox was also a milestone homer -- Number 522 -- in which he passed Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas for 19th on the all-time list."

  • 2015
    "Angels first baseman Albert Pujols assumed sole possession of 18th place on the all-time home run list -- belting Number 522 on Sunday against the Royals to move past Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas."

  • 2014
    "While Hall of Famer Willie McCovey remains hospitalized recovering following complications from an infection, he is monitoring every development with the playoff-bound San Francisco Giants."

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Willie McCovey trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Baseball history unpacked, January 10
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  • This Day in Braves History: Bobby Cox, Greg Maddux, and Tom Glavine are elected to the Hall of Fame
    • This Day in Braves History: Bobby Cox, Greg Maddux, and Tom Glavine are elected to the Hall of Fame
    Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1916 - James Gaffney sells the Boston Braves to Harvard University football coach Percy Haughton for a reported $500,000. Gaffney purchased the Braves in 1913 for $187,000. 1918 - The Braves acquire veteran infielder Buck Herzog from the Giants in exchange for second baseman Larry Doyle and pitcher Jesse Barnes. 1987 - A group of...2025
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  • In memoriam: Royals that died in 2024
    • In memoriam: Royals that died in 2024
    Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Rest in peace. With the year concluding, it is time to reflect on those we lost this year. The baseball world lost greats like Willie “The Say Hey Kid” Mays, Hit King Pete Rose, and stolen base champ Rickey Henderson, as well as greats like Rico Carty, Ed Krranepool, Bud Harrrelson, Ferrnando Valenzuela, Luis Tiant, Ken Holtzman, Rudy May, Don Gullett, ...2024
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, November 4
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  • • Remembering Orlando Cepeda
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, June 14
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  • A pack and a couple boxes
    • A pack and a couple boxes
    I still haven't bought any retail since covid, and while I like what I've seen of the 2024 Topps flagship design, I haven't been compelled to go out and buy any. But thankfully I still get the thrill of new-to-me cards with a little help from my blogger buds.Actually CardBoredom was a new one for me, under my radar for these past few months. But it's a really well done site/blog. I've been go...2024
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  • Baseball history unpacked, January 10
    • Baseball history unpacked, January 10
    Who am I? Win BCB Points!!!! | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. *!0,000 BCB points to the person who first identifies the person in the picture. Cincinnati peace talks, Mordecai Brown on the move, crossing the Rubicon, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue i...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine elected to Hall of Fame
    • This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine elected to Hall of Fame
    Braves Franchise History 1916 - James Gaffney sells the Boston Braves to Harvard University football coach Percy Haughton for a reported $500,000. Gaffney purchased the Braves in 1913 for $187,000. 1918 - The Braves acquire veteran infielder Buck Herzog from the Giants in exchange for second baseman Larry Doyle and pitcher Jesse Barnes. 1987 - A group of ten free agents including Doyle Alexander...2024

Willie McCovey stats and results

  • • This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel records his 100th career save
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  • • Brewers All-Time Team: Starting Pitcher
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  • This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth makes final Major League appearance
    • This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth makes final Major League appearance
    SetNumber: D82960 Braves Franchise History 1935 - Babe Ruth makes his last major league appearance playing the first inning of the opener of a doubleheader against the Phillies. Ruth grounds out in his final major league at-bat. MLB History 1967 - Whitey Ford announces his retirement from baseball due to an elbow injury. Ford’s final appearance came in Detroit on May 21, but he was forced...2024
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  • The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 300-281)
    • The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 300-281)
     January for me is a slow card time. I'm recuperating from Christmas purchasing. I'm also gearing up for the first new cards of the season.This is why I'm mad at Stadium Club this year. Releasing a set from last year in the middle of a designated austerity period is not cool. I don't know how anybody has the cash to buy SC and go for flagship in a couple of weeks. Also, every time I see outda...2024
  • • Baseball history unpacked, January 10
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth plays in his final game
    Braves Franchise History 1935 - Babe Ruth makes his last major league appearance playing the first inning of the opener of a doubleheader against the Phillies. Ruth grounds out in his final major league at-bat. MLB History 1967 - Whitey Ford announces his retirment from baseball due to an elbow injury. Ford’s final appearance came in Detroit on May 21, but he was forced to exit after just one inn...2023
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  • • Thursday Rockpile: Hall of Fame voters continuing to hold Coors Field against Todd Helton is farcical
    Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, January 26th, 2023 “We’re not talking about performance-enhancing drugs here. Sign stealing has been going on for the past 100 years. There are teams who have used hidden cameras for years. Team employees flashed signs from outfield seats and scoreboards.” This is what national baseball writer for USA Today Bo...2023
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  • • Baseball world pays tribute to the late Willie McCovey
    Hall of Famer Willie McCovey died on Wednesday at the age of 80 due to several health issues, the San Francisco Giants announced. The Giants shared the news via their Twitter account: McCovey played 19 seasons with the Giants (over two stints) and also played for the Padres and A’s. He was a 6-time All-Star, NL MVP, former NL Rookie of the Year, and he hit 521 home runs. The sports world paid trib...2018
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  • • Ted Williams 'Would Have Loved' David Ortiz Hitting Home Run No. 521
    2016
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  • • Remembering Orlando Cepeda
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  • • Orlando Cepeda passes away at 86
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  • • A pack and a couple boxes
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  • • Watch: Barry Bonds honors Willie McCovey at celebration of life
    A celebration of life was held at AT&T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, to honor Willie McCovey, who died on October 31. Barry Bonds, who paid tribute to McCovey on Twitter shortly after his passing, was one of the many men to speak. Bonds detailed what McCovey meant as a kid growing up around him and other Giants greats like his father, Bobby Bonds, godfather, Willie Mays. Beyond just ...2018
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  • • Barry Bonds to the late Willie McCovey: ‘I love you’
    Growing up in the San Francisco Giants organization, Barry Bonds knew Willie McCovey since childhood. After McCovey’s passing on Wednesday, Bonds took to Twitter to say goodbye. In a series of tweets on Wednesday night, Bonds joined many in the world of baseball (and sports in general) in paying tribute to the late Hall of Famer. Bonds and McCovey are more than just Giants greats. Barry’s father, ...2018
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  • • Hall of Famer McCovey dies at 80
    Willie McCovey, one of the great left-handed power hitters of all-time, a first-ballot inductee into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986 and a beloved member of the San Francisco Giants family, passed away peacefully Wednesday after a battle with health issues. He was 80 years old....2018
  • • Top 10 moments in McCovey's HOF career
    There are a handful of sluggers from history whose tape-measure blasts would have been perfect for today's Statcast tracking technology. Babe Ruth, Bo Jackson, Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds all come to mind. But one hitter you might not think of right away -- but should -- is Hall of Famer Willie McCovey....2018
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  • • Holland eyes spot on his family's favorite club
    Should Derek Holland win a job on the Giants' Opening Day rotation, he'll learn plenty about Willie Mays and Willie McCovey, Stu Miller and the 1961 All-Star Game, the Alou brothers, Masanori Murakami, Bobby and Barry Bonds, Jack and Will Clark, Brian Johnson, the 'Stick (Candlestick Park) and the Shooter (Rod Beck). Count on it....2018
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  • • Holland eyes spot on his family's favorite club
    Should Derek Holland win a job on the Giants' Opening Day rotation, he'll learn plenty about Willie Mays and Willie McCovey, Stu Miller and the 1961 All-Star Game, the Alou brothers, Masanori Murakami, Bobby and Barry Bonds, Jack and Will Clark, Brian Johnson, the 'Stick (Candlestick Park) and the Shooter (Rod Beck). Count on it....2018
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  • • David Ortiz Selects Ultimate All-Star Team of His Era's Biggest Stars
    2016
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  • • Pujols belts No. 522 for 18th place on homer list
    Angels first baseman Albert Pujols assumed sole possession of 18th place on the all-time home run list -- belting No. 522 on Sunday against the Royals to move past Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas....2015
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  • • McCovey: Anti-steroid HOF letter shot at Bonds
    2017
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  • • Forever a Giants treasure, McCovey turns 80
    2018
  • • This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine elected to Hall of Fame
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  • • Papi passes HOF trio with 522nd home run
    David Ortiz's 2,000th hit for the Red Sox was also a milestone homer -- No. 522 -- in which he passed Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas for 19th on the all-time list....2016
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  • • Papi passes HOF trio with 522nd home run
    David Ortiz's 2,000th hit for the Red Sox was also a milestone homer -- No. 522 -- in which he passed Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas for 19th on the all-time list....2016
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  • • Jim Davenport, Former Giants Player and Manager, Dies at Age 82
    2016
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  • • Perry lauded on eve of statue dedication
    The statue of Gaylord Perry, which the Giants will unveil Saturday outside AT&T Park, is guaranteed to be a superb rendering of the Hall of Fame right-hander. Will Behrends, the sculptor who created Perry's bronze likeness, already has proven his skill by fashioning the images of Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda that grace the ballpark's exterior....2016
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  • • It hasn't been the 'midsummer classic' for a long time
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel records his 100th career save
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  • • In memoriam: Royals that died in 2024
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  • • Brewers All-Time Team: Starting Pitcher
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, November 4
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  • This day in Braves History: McCann hits first video review walk-off homer over Marlins
    • This day in Braves History: McCann hits first video review walk-off homer over Marlins
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Of course the Braves were the first team to have something like this happen. Braves Franchise History 1930: A little comedy is injected into an 11-inning, 9-8 Braves victory over the Phillies. The Braves’ Rabbit Maranville makes the third out of the 4th inning in a steal attempt at second base. He argues vigorously and at length. Fresco Thompson of the P...2024
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  • • Remembering Orlando Cepeda
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  • • Orlando Cepeda passes away at 86
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth makes final Major League appearance
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  • • The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 300-281)
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