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• This Day in Braves History: February 22
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1919 - The Boston Braves acquire first baseman Walter Holke from the New York Giants in exchange for Jimmy Smith. Holke will hit .283/.313/.349 in 536 games with Boston over the next four seasons. 2011 - Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward land on the front cover of Sports Illustrated’s MLB Preview. 2015 - B.J. Upton announces that...2023Check it out Freddie Freeman
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta locks up Andrelton Simmons with a seven-year extension
Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1923 - Christy Mathewson leads a group that purchases the Boston Braves for a reported $300,000. 2001 - Andruw Jones is awarded an $8.2 million contract through arbitration breaking Mariano Rivera’s record for the highest single season salary in league history. 2014 - The Braves and shortstop Andrelton Simmons agree to a seven-y...2023Check it out Andrelton Simmons
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• This Day in Braves History: The Braves acquire Joe Adcock.
Photo by Hy Peskin/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1924 - Boston Braves third baseman Tony Boeckel is killed in an automobile accident. Boeckel spent five seasons in Boston hitting .286/.343/.388 in 668 games. 1953 - The Braves acquire pitcher Russ Meyer from the Phillies in exchange for first baseman Earl Torgeson. They then flip Meyer sending him to Booklyn for Rocky Bridges and J...2023Click for news about Home Run
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• This Day in Braves History: February 12
Photo by Alan W. Richards/Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1912 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielder Vin Campbell from the Pirates in exchange for Mike Donlin. 1944 - The Boston Braves name Bob Coleman as their new manager. Coleman spent the previous 23 years managing in the minors. MLB History 1878 - Fredrick W. Thayer patents the catcher’s mask...2023See more World Series
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta locks up Andrelton Simmons with a seven-year extension
Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1923 - Christy Mathewson leads a group that purchases the Boston Braves for a reported $300,000. 2001 - Andruw Jones is awarded an $8.2 million contract through arbitration breaking Mariano Rivera’s record for the highest single season salary in league history. 2014 - The Braves and shortstop Andrelton Simmons agree to a seven-y...2023Check it out Andrelton Simmons
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• This Day in Braves History: Dennis Martinez announces his retirement
Braves Franchise History 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire Ernie Lombardi from the Cincinnati Reds for cash. Lombardi will win the batting title in the upcoming season with a .330 average. 1995 - Cecil Upshaw passes away at the age of 52 due to a heart attack. Upshaw saved 27 games in 1969 for the Atlanta Braves who won the NL West crown. 1999 - Dennis Martinez announces his retirement bringing a...2023Click for news about Cincinnati Reds
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• Exceptional Braves Seasons you probably forgot about
Michael Bourn had a great 2012 for the Atlanta Braves | Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports There are many great single season performances that have been overshadowed over the years. The Atlanta Braves have a long history of excellent seasons from all-time great players. Because of this extensive history, sometimes some all-time great single seasons get forgotten. It is easy to remember the grea...2023Click for news about Michael Bourn
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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...2023See more articles Bud Selig
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 7
Happy birthday, Glendon Rusch! | Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB via Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Glenn Beckert packs his bags for San Diego 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 ...2022Check it out Bleed Cubbie Blue
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 9
Kris Bryant during Spring Training in 2014 | Photo by Gregg Forwerck/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. The Minor League Player of the Year for 2014. 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 l...2022Check it out Kris Bryant
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 10
Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. One of the biggest of the Cubs’ early stars. 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 ...2022See more articles Bleed Cubbie Blue
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• World Series 2016: Cubs vs. Indians Early Odds, Schedule and Preview
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Midseason Awards, 2nd-Half Storylines Spectacular
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• Cardinals Will Be One-and-Done in Playoffs If Drew Stanton Can't Go
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• Babe Ruth's 104-year-old glove could fetch $1 million at auction
According to a report by TMZ Sports, the family that owns a 104 year-old baseball mitt that belonged to Babe Ruth is placing it up for auction. For those interested in bidding on the glove, a live auction will take place at a New York City restaurant on April 30. Per the report, the auction will be live-streamed and the bidding will start at $125,000. It is reported by sources close to Ruth collec...2016Visit the page Babe Ruth
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• Babe Ruth's 104-year-old glove could fetch $1 million at auction
According to a report by TMZ Sports, the family that owns a 104 year-old baseball mitt that belonged to Babe Ruth is placing it up for auction. For those interested in bidding on the glove, a live auction will take place at a New York City restaurant on April 30. Per the report, the auction will be live-streamed and the bidding will start at $125,000. It is reported by sources close to Ruth collec...2016Read about Babe Ruth
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"1942 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielder Tommy Holmes from the Yankees in exchange for Buddy Hassett and Gene Moore." - 2022
"Boston Braves at Fenway Park The Braves’ home at the time, South End Grounds, had a smaller capacity than Fenway, which was only two years old at the time." - 2017
"It was on this day 82 years ago that the Yankees released franchise icon Babe Ruth, who immediately signed a $20K contract to join the Boston Braves for the 1935 season." - 2016
"Ruth spent one final season with the Boston Braves and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1936." - 2015
"According to Elias Sports Bureau, he is only the fifth modern pitcher—and first since Jim Tobin of the Boston Braves in 1944 to allow one hit or fewer in back-to-back complete games." - 2014
"The award for long and meritorious service to baseball is named for Judge Emil Fuchs, the former owner of the Boston Braves."
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• This Day in Braves History: February 22
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1919 - The Boston Braves acquire first baseman Walter Holke from the New York Giants in exchange for Jimmy Smith. Holke will hit .283/.313/.349 in 536 games with Boston over the next four seasons. 2011 - Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward land on the front cover of Sports Illustrated’s MLB Preview. 2015 - B.J. Upton announces that...2023Read about Freddie Freeman
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta locks up Andrelton Simmons with a seven-year extension
Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1923 - Christy Mathewson leads a group that purchases the Boston Braves for a reported $300,000. 2001 - Andruw Jones is awarded an $8.2 million contract through arbitration breaking Mariano Rivera’s record for the highest single season salary in league history. 2014 - The Braves and shortstop Andrelton Simmons agree to a seven-y...2023See more articles Andrelton Simmons
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• This Day in Braves History: The Braves acquire Joe Adcock.
Photo by Hy Peskin/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1924 - Boston Braves third baseman Tony Boeckel is killed in an automobile accident. Boeckel spent five seasons in Boston hitting .286/.343/.388 in 668 games. 1953 - The Braves acquire pitcher Russ Meyer from the Phillies in exchange for first baseman Earl Torgeson. They then flip Meyer sending him to Booklyn for Rocky Bridges and J...2023Click for news about Home Run
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• This Day in Braves History: February 12
Photo by Alan W. Richards/Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1912 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielder Vin Campbell from the Pirates in exchange for Mike Donlin. 1944 - The Boston Braves name Bob Coleman as their new manager. Coleman spent the previous 23 years managing in the minors. MLB History 1878 - Fredrick W. Thayer patents the catcher’s mask...2023Visit the page World Series
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• This Day in Braves History: February 11
Photo by Kevin Fleming/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914 - The Boston Braves acquire Johnny Evers from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Bill Sweeney and cash. Evers will hit .279/.390/.338 and win MVP while helping the Braves to an upset win over the A’s in the World Series. 1965 - The Braves, who are planning to move to Atlanta for the 1966 season, propose to pay ...2023Visit the page Chicago Cubs
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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...2023Click for news about Bleed Cubbie Blue
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• This Day in Braves History: February 10
Braves Franchise History 1920 - Lee Magee admits to NL president John Heydler that he tried to throw a game against the Boston Braves while he was with the Reds. Cincinnati eventually won the game in 13 innings. 1948 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielder Johnny Wyrostek from the Phillies in exchange for shortstop Eddie Miller. MLB History 1910 - Major League Baseball institutes a rule preventing...2023Visit the page Philadelphia Phillies
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• This Day in MLB History: February 8
MLB History 1889 - Workers dismantle the fences at the Polo Grounds to cut a street through the property, leaving the New York Giants without a home for the upcoming season 1916 - The National League rejects a request from Brooklyn Robins owner Charles Ebbets who had wanted the league to impose a limit of 2,000 seats that clubs could sell for 25 cents each. 1940 - The St. Louis Browns purchase El...2023See more Polo Grounds
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• This Day in Braves History: Dennis Martinez announces his retirement
Braves Franchise History 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire Ernie Lombardi from the Cincinnati Reds for cash. Lombardi will win the batting title in the upcoming season with a .330 average. 1995 - Cecil Upshaw passes away at the age of 52 due to a heart attack. Upshaw saved 27 games in 1969 for the Atlanta Braves who won the NL West crown. 1999 - Dennis Martinez announces his retirement bringing a...2023See more articles Cincinnati Reds
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• This Day in Braves History: Happy Birthday Hank Aaron
Braves Franchise History 1934 - Braves legend Henry Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama. 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielder Tommy Holmes from the Yankees in exchange for Buddy Hassett and Gene Moore. Holmes will help lead the Braves to the NL pennant in 1948. 1999 - Major League Baseball announces that it will honor the best hitter in each league with an award named after Hank Aaron. 2014...2023See more Hank Aaron
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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...2023Visit the page Bleed Cubbie Blue
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• Exceptional Braves Seasons you probably forgot about
Michael Bourn had a great 2012 for the Atlanta Braves | Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports There are many great single season performances that have been overshadowed over the years. The Atlanta Braves have a long history of excellent seasons from all-time great players. Because of this extensive history, sometimes some all-time great single seasons get forgotten. It is easy to remember the grea...2023See more Michael Bourn
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• Cardinals Will Be One-and-Done in Playoffs If Drew Stanton Can't Go
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• Baseball history unpacked, February 10
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 14
Photo by: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to the late Bill Buckner. 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 unf...2022Click for news about Bleed Cubbie Blue
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• A brief history of Chicago Cubs neutral site games
The Cubs and Pirates shake hands after the 2019 Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania | Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Yes, it’s Iowa. And the Cubs will take part in the second Field of Dreams Game. The Cubs and Reds will participate tonight in the second MLB Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa. The game begins at 6:15 p.m. CT and will be televised on Fox-TV (full national b...2022Read about Chicago Cubs
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9 (+6): Droughts, Edges in a Cubs-Indians World Series
2016Visit the page Scott Miller
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• Babe Ruth's 104-year-old glove could fetch $1 million at auction
2016Visit the page Babe Ruth
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• Babe Ruth's 104-year-old glove could fetch $1 million at auction
2016Check it out Babe Ruth
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Midseason Awards, 2nd-Half Storylines Spectacular
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• This Day in Braves History: Happy Birthday Hank Aaron
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• This Day in Braves History: Bud Selig suspends John Rocker
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta locks up Andrelton Simmons with a seven-year extension
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• Babe Ruth's 104-year-old glove could fetch $1 million at auction
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• Pedro Martinez wins Boston BBWAA's Fuchs Award
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• A brief history of Chicago Cubs neutral site games
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• AL East Notes: Bourn, Biagini, Shelton, Swihart
It was on this day 82 years ago that the Yankees released franchise icon Babe Ruth, who immediately signed a $20K contract to join the Boston Braves for the 1935 season. Over 2084 games and 9199 plate appearances in a Yankee uniform, Ruth hit an astounding .349/.484/.711 with 659 home runs, literally transforming the sport…...2017Visit the page AL East
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Midseason Awards, 2nd-Half Storylines Spectacular
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9 (+6): Droughts, Edges in a Cubs-Indians World Series
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• Quick Hits: Martin, Fowler, Phillies, Padres, D’Backs
It was on this day in 1948 that the Cleveland Indians clinched the World Series with a Game Six victory over the Boston Braves. This marks the Tribe’s last Series championship, the second-longest title drought in baseball behind only the Cubs (who still have a shot at breaking their curse this year). Here’s some news…...2015Continue with Cleveland Indians
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 9
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• Quick Hits: Hunter, Stewart, A’s, Nats
It was 100 years ago today that the Boston Braves finished off their sweep of the heavily-favored Philadelphia A’s to win the 1914 World Series. The “Miracle Braves” were in last place on July 18 and didn’t even hit the … ...2014Click for news about World Series
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• Cardinals Will Be One-and-Done in Playoffs If Drew Stanton Can't Go
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 14
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Andy Messersmith
Braves Franchise History 1925 - The Boston Braves trade Cotton Tierney to the Brooklyn Robins in exchange for Bernie Neis. 1976 - A federal judge upholds a recent decision by arbitrator Peter Seitz who had granted free agency to pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally. Both players had challenged the league’s reserve clause. Messersmith will sign a free agent contract with the Atlanta Braves. ...2023Read about Atlanta Braves
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• Exceptional Braves Seasons you probably forgot about
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• This Day in Braves History: Bud Selig suspends John Rocker
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• Today in White Sox History: January 28
Ban Johnson’s American League went from minor to major on this day, 122 years ago. | CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images The American League gets serious 1901 The American League moves from minor-league status to the majors, with the existing Washington Senators, (the 1900 AL’s Kansas City Blues were relocated to the nation’s capital) Cleveland Lake Shores (renaming themselves the Blues), Detro...2023Check it out White Sox
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 14
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• Braves History: Pitcher Jim Tobin Has Three Homer Game
Hitting three consecutive home runs in a single game is an impressive accomplishment for any Major League hitter. On this day in 1942, Boston Braves starting pitcher Jim Tobin had a three home run game of his own.These days,a pitcher showing any kind of hitting ability is rare. For every Madison B......2017
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9 (+6): Droughts, Edges in a Cubs-Indians World Series
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• World Series 2016: Cubs vs. Indians Early Odds, Schedule and Preview
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• World Series 2016 Schedule: TV Coverage Guide and More Known Info
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• This Day in Braves History: February 11
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• Baseball history unpacked, February 10
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• This Day in Braves History: Dennis Martinez announces his retirement
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 10
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9 (+6): Droughts, Edges in a Cubs-Indians World Series
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