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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 23

Cubs historical sleuthing: A 1940s mystery

Just what year was this photo taken? Last week I was doing some Cubs historical research. Specifically, I was looking for a photo of Frank Secory, who played briefly for the Cubs in the mid-1940s and later became a National League umpire.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 19, 2024

Baseball history unpacked, July 19

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Phil Cavarretta! More birthdays and more stories!

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 29, 2024

Baseball history unpacked, March 29

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Cavarretta canned, Cy Young enters the world, and important real-world events.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Close calls: 20 MLB greats who came closest to Cooperstown but never made it

Close calls: 20 MLB greats who came closest to Cooperstown but never made it

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