Dodgers World Series Champion, Son Of Team’s Former MVP, Dies
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a significant number of notable players don their franchise’s jerseys going back…
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, March 18
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Charlie Lau passes, and other stories. Welcome to the Tokyo Dome.…
Chicao Cubs history unpacked — February 20
The end of the College of Coaches and other feel-good stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is…
Phillies All-Star One and Dones: The 1940s Part 1
In honor of the Philadelphia Phillies playing host to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens…
Peter O’Malley’s 1997 Decision to Sell Marked the End of a Historic Dodgers Era
On this day in 1997, Peter O’Malley revealed his intention to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers, signaling the…
Brooklyn Becomes First MLB Team To Purchase Airplane
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team become the first in MLB history to purchase…
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — December 31
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy…
Announcement To Build Ebbets Field In Brooklyn
On Jan. 2, 1912, Brooklyn Dodgers president and majority owner Charles Ebbets announced his intention to purchase 4.5…
Charles Ebbets Becomes Controlling Owner
On Dec. 31, 1897, Charles Ebbets became the controlling owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, then known as the…
The Los Angeles Browns Almost Came To Life 84 Years Ago Today
The declaration of war stopped the relocation. In a vastly different world, Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Browns franchise…
Gil Hodges Voted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
On Dec. 5, 2021, Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers legend Gil Hodges was among the former players elected…
Ranking the best MVP seasons in New York sports history
Even Mike Brown admits it’s a little early to be doing this kind of electioneering but, hey, he’s…