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…
Joe Black Wins Rookie Of The Year; Darryl Strawberry Stops Franchise Streak
On Nov. 21, 1952, Joe Black, a 28-year-old right-hander for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was overwhelmingly voted as the…
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 7 — Hornsby, Beckert, Sutter, Garciaparra
The Rajah arrives, Glenn Beckert packs his bags for San Diego, Bruce Sutter wins the Cy Young, Nomar…
The Enduring Impact of Jackie Robinson’s Legacy
Overview: Jack Roosevelt Robinson, the first Black player in Major League Baseball (MLB), signed a contract with the…
Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw ends his career unaware at first that he won the World Series again | News
TORONTO – Clayton Kershaw ended his illustrious 18-year career unaware that he’d just won the World Series again.…