1876 - William McLean, from Philadelphia, became the first professional umpire when he umpired the first game in National League history between Boston and Philadelphia on April 22. 1878 - The ...
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Baseball history unpacked, May 16
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 ...
Baseball has seen a lot of odd rules in its history, and even the current MLB rulebook has its share of quirks. Here are 10 ...
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Baseball history unpacked, September 3
Happy birthday to Carl Edwards, Jr.*, and other former Cubs. Billy takes a seat, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, ...
Baseball has played an integral role in Arizona’s history for well over a century. Stories have been passed down through the years — from the tale of “Flame” Delhi, the first Arizona-born major league ...
State historian Katherine Ringsmuth stands in front of the exhibit, “Alaska’s Fields of Dreams: Baseball in America’s Far North,” at the Bear Tooth on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. A traveling baseball ...
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