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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson records his 200th career win

Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1961 - Willie Mays becomes the ninth player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game to help the Giants to a 14-4 win over the Milwaukee Braves. 1970 - Billy Williams becomes the first player in National League history to play in 1,000 consecutive games in a 9-2 loss by the Cubs to the Atlanta Braves at Fulton County S...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: April 24

With this swing to win a game 14 years ago today, Alex Ríos did something that’s never happened in White Sox history. Alex Ríos makes home-run history 1901 It wasn’t planned this way, but three games in other cities were postponed by rain, putting the White Sox in position to host the first major league game in AL history. Some 9,000 fans at South Side Park saw the home club beat the Clev...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers on his 40th birthday

Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1966 - The Atlanta Braves establish a major league record by winning their 18th consecutive game at home. The first 17 wins of the streak came in Milwaukee, the team’s home in 1965. 2011 - The Braves complete their first sweep of the Giants in San Francisco since 1998 with a 9-6 win in 10 innings. Nate McLouth delivers a two-run sing...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron notches 400th career home run

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1933 - The Boston Braves fall to the New York Giants 1-0 at the Polo Grounds as umpire Charlie Pfirman officiated his 1,700th consecutive National League game. 1941 - A syndicate of 12 people purchased 73 percent of the Braves for $350,000. 1943 - Boston Braves manager Casey Stengel is struck by a taxi and suffers a fractured ...2024
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• This Day in MLB History: December 27

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images MLB History 1919 - One day after working out a deal to sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee says his team will deal any player except Harry Hooper. They will then deal Hooper to the White Sox following the 1920 season. 1967 - Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg undergoes surgery on his left knee, four days after a skiing accident. Lonborg wil...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 27

Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Dylan Floro and a host of other former Cubs. 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...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: April 24
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron notches 400th career home run
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• This Day in MLB History: December 27
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• This Day in Braves History: December 15th

Photo by Underwood Archives/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1948 - The Dodgers trade Pete Reiser to the Braves for outfielder Myron McCormick. The marvelously talented but reckless Reiser crashed into too many outfield walls and, according to Red Smith, was carried off on a stretcher 11 times. 1960 - The Braves acquire shortstop Roy McMillan and a player to be named later from the R...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: November 22

Happy birthday to one of the best relief pitchers in White Sox history, Cy Acosta. | Topps Two near-teammates share an exact birthday 1946 Two near-teammates on the White Sox in the 1970s, Cy Acosta and Rich McKinney, were born. McKinney, born in Piqua, Ohio, was chosen No. 14 overall by the White Sox in 1968 and made the majors in 1970. He played third, short, second and right field in a...2023
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• The best former Ray from every MLB team

Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports There have been some incredible players for other clubs that you probably forgot once donned a Rays’ uniform I was bored one afternoon when suddenly a question occurred to me: who are the best players for other teams to have played for the Tampa Bay Rays? This of course is a completely natural thing to ponder and an easy enough thing to search out utilizing the ...2023
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• Today in Cubs All-Star history: The Cubs host the 1990 Midsummer Classic
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images ... but haven’t had one since. The Cubs hosted All-Star Games in 1947 and 1962, and then went through a long fallow period without one, largely because beginning in 1971 the ASG was moved to a night-game slot for TV purposes and Wrigley Field did not have lights. With the installation of lights in 1988, the Cubs were granted hosting privileges at Wrigl...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Otis Nixon has six stolen bases against Expos
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1916 - Salida Tom Hughes no-hits the Pirates 2-0 at Braves Field. 1991 - Otis Nixon sets a modern day National League record with six stolen bases in a 7-6 loss by the Braves against the Expos. 2005 - 46-year old Julio Franco records his first two-steal game since 1994 in a 5-2 win over the Reds. John Smoltz also recorded hi...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes the second oldest player to homer in a game
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1975 - The Atlanta Braves trade holdout first baseman Dick Allen and catcher Johnny Oates to the Phillies for catcher Jim Essian, outfielder Barry Bonnell and cash. Allen refused to report to the Braves after he was acquired in an off-season deal with the White Sox. 2005 - Julio Franco records three hits including his first home ...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: April 24
Robin Ventura and Julio Franco were a true double threat on this day, 29 years ago. Back-to-back, it’s a matter of fact 1901 It wasn’t planned this way, but three games in other cities were postponed by rain, putting the White Sox in position to host the first major league game in AL history. Some 9,000 fans at South Side Park saw the home club beat the Cleveland Blues, 8-2. The White Sox...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 27
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Room Service Pennant Race Awaits Red Sox in AL East
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"2006 - Julio Franco becomes the oldest player in major league history to hit a home run."

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"1994 - Julio Franco and Robin Ventura go back-to-back twice in a 7-6 win by the White Sox over the Tigers."

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"We'll never see anyone like Julio Franco again"

2018
"That is the longest streak in the Majors this season, and one game away from tying Julio Franco for the longest in franchise history."

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"The ageless Julio Franco played at the relatively tender age of 49, though he wasn’t able to produce."

2016
"Furthermore, Colon became the second-oldest player to hit a home run in a Mets uniform, trailing only the ageless Julio Franco, who homered for the The Amazins as a 48-year-old, per MLB Stat of the Day."

2015
"Former major league All-Star Julio Franco has signed a contract at age 56 to be a player-manager for the Ishikawa Million Stars of Japan's independent Baseball Challenge League."

• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson records his 200th career win
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers on his 40th birthday
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• This Day in MLB History: December 27
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 27
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• Today in White Sox History: December 15

An all-time great South Side right fielder, Floyd Robinson, was traded away on this day, 57 years ago. | Bazooka Two good deals, one bad, and one sad 1960 White Sox owner Bill Veeck made up for some of his bad deals after the 1959 season by pilfering pitchers Juan Pizarro and Cal McLish from the Reds for infielder Gene Freese. Manager Al Lopez and pitching coach Ray Berres had their eyes ...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: December 15th
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones signs with Dodgers

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2007 - Andruw Jones leaves the Braves for a two-year, $36 million deal with the Dodgers. Jones will hit .158 with just three home runs and will be released at the end of the season. MLB History 1914 - An indoor baseball game is played in Chicago to raise money for the family of recently deceased Cubs third baseman Jim Doyle. 1...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: November 22
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones hits his 450th career home run

Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1921 - The Reds and the Braves tie a major league record as their infields combine for 28 chances. The Reds won the game 7-3. 1997 - Andruw Jones hits the Braves’ 10th grand slam of the season to set a new National League record. 2001 - The Braves acquire Julio Franco from the Mexico City Tigers. Franco was leading the Mexic...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz records his 2,000th strikeout
Braves Franchise History 1923 - The Boston Braves acquire pitcher Jesse Barnes and catcher Earl Smith from the New York Giants in exchange for pitcher Mule Watson and catcher Hank Gowdy. 1925 - The Braves and the Reds turn five double plays each in a 12-inning game to set a new major league record. 1996 - Greg Maddux is tagged for 11 hits and seven runs in just 3 1/3 innings in a 19-8 loss to th...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: November 22
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones hits his 450th career home run
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• Today in Cubs All-Star history: The Cubs host the 1990 Midsummer Classic
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• The most random Braves Opening Day starters since 1990
Opening Day is full of pomp and circumstance but sometimes the Opening Day line-up has some starters that are unexpected. | Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images As Opening Day draws near, let this serve as a reminder that sometimes even the most random of players have drawn a starting assignment to begin the season. But who is the most random player to draw a starting assignm...2023
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• Reevaluating the Hall of Fame merits of Julio Franco
Julio Franco spent parts of six season with the Atlanta Braves, ended his career in MLB with the team in 2007 at age 48. | Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Franco’s professional career included three seasons at the highest level in Japan and South Korea, adding credence to his Hall of Fame worthiness. Opening Day is right around the corner which means it is the perfect time to talk ...2023
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Room Service Pennant Race Awaits Red Sox in AL East
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• This Day in MLB History: December 27
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 27
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• Today in White Sox History: December 15
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones signs with Dodgers
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones hits his 450th career home run
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 7
Happy birthday, Luke Farrell! | Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Memorable Cubs moments and Luke Farrell’s birthday. 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 var...2023
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• The most random Braves Opening Day starters since 1990
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• Today in White Sox History: December 15
Winning a pennant in 1959 kept a detente among Chuck Comiskey, Al Lopez and Bill Veeck. But resentments simmered, and when it came time for Veeck to sell just two years later, he froze out Chuck. The Comiskey name leaves South Side ownership, for good 1960 White Sox owner Bill Veeck made up for some of his bum deals after the 1959 season by pilfering pitchers Juan Pizarro and Cal McLish fr...2022
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Room Service Pennant Race Awaits Red Sox in AL East
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers on 40th birthday
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1966 - The Atlanta Braves establish a major league record by winning their 18th consecutive game at home. The first 17 wins of the streak came in Milwaukee, the team’s home in 1965. 2011 - The Braves complete their first sweep of the Giants in San Francisco since 1998 with a 9-6 win in 10 innings. Nate McLouth delivers a two-run ...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Otis Nixon has six stolen bases against Expos
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson picks up 200th career win
Photo by Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - Willie Mays becomes the ninth player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game to help the Giants to a 14-4 win over the Milwaukee Braves. 1970 - Billy Williams becomes the first player in National League history to play in 1,000 consecutive games in a 9-2 loss by the Cubs to the Atlanta Braves...2023
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• Former All-Star Franco, 56, signs in Japan
2015
• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits his 400th home run
Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1933 - The Boston Braves fall to the New York Giants 1-0 at the Polo Grounds as umpire Charlie Pfirman officiated his 1,700th consecutive National League game. 1941 - A syndicate of 12 people purchased 73 percent of the Braves for $350,000. 1943 - Boston Braves manager Casey Stengel is struck by a taxi and suffers a fra...2023
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• A multiyear deal for a 47-year-old?!
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• This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes the oldest player to hit a pinch-hit home run
Photo by SPX/Ron Vesely Photography via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1981 - Terry Harper leads off the game with a single before Pirates pitcher Jim Bibby retires the next 27 batters in order. Atlanta falls 5-0 with Phil Niekro taking the loss. 2004 - Julio Franco breaks his own record as the oldest player in major league history to hit a pinch-hit home run. Franco’s homer ties t...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Charlie Morton to Pittsburgh
Braves Franchise History 1902 - Cardinals pitcher Mike O’Neill hits the first pinch-hit grand slam ever in the majors against the Boston Beaneaters. He also became the first NL pitcher to hit a grand slam in the 20th century. 2004 - At 45-years of age, Julio Franco becomes the oldest player in major league history to hit a grand slam as the Braves beat the Phillies 8-4. 2009 - The Braves acquire...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones hits his 450th career home run
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• Today in Cubs All-Star history: The Cubs host the 1990 Midsummer Classic
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• The last time I will bother you about this

Hey, look at Mr. Big Shot publishing his second set-completion post in a week, so much for struggling in this department this year.OK, so it's 1988 Donruss. I am not proud!Thanks to other folks' generosity --. er, eagerness to get rid of their share of the most overproduced set of all-time -- I finished this set in record time. It's been slightly more than a month since I announced that I wa...2023
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• The most random Braves Opening Day starters since 1990
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• Braves News: World Baseball Classic update, Collin McHugh makes spring debut, more
Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images Your daily roundup of news and notes from Thursday The World Baseball Classic is drawing to a close as the March 21 championship game quickly approaches. Cuba and Japan have each secured their spots in the semifinals. Puerto Rico and Mexico will battle it out tonight at 7 ET to determine who will advance to play Japan. On the other side of the bracket, ...2023
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• Rafael Palmeiro seeks to defy odds with MLB comeback
Former MLB star Rafael Palmeiro, who left the game in disgrace after testing positive for steroids back in 2005, tells Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that he is seriously contemplating an effort to return to the majors. Of course, there are quite a few barriers for the left-handed-hitting first baseman, who is a dozen years removed from his playing days and is now 53 years of age.It’s frankly hard ...2017
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• David Ortiz admits he would rather not be retiring
Is this the beginning of David Ortiz reconsidering his retirement? It’s not really, but the Red Sox slugger admitted that he wishes he could play longer. “I wish I could continue playing, but it takes a lot for me to prepare for the games every year,” Ortiz told Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. “I’ve been dealing with things the last four years and it gets worse, you know what I’m saying? And so ...2016
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Room Service Pennant Race Awaits Red Sox in AL East
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