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MLB News / Talking Chop / July 23

This Day in Braves History: Ryan Dempster of the Cubs rejects a trade that would send him to Atlanta

Braves Franchise History 2012 - The Cubs agree to trade starter Ryan Dempster to the Braves. However, Dempster rejects the trade and stays with Chicago.

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The 25 most eccentric MLB players of all time

The 25 most eccentric MLB players of all time

Professional baseball players can be a weird bunch. So, trying to narrow down 25 of the greatest characters of Major League Baseball, based on their eccentricities, can be a tough task.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / September 7, 2024

Ryan Dempster Wants the Cubs to Go Big-Game Hunting in Free Agency This Winter

Juan Soto to the Chicago Cubs? Ryan Dempster wants to see it.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz
The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz
The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 5, 2024

Former Chicago Cubs Star Believes Their Free-Agent Target Fits ‘Any Team’

Ryan Dempster knows a little something about what the Chicago Cubs might need this offseason. The former Cubs ace was also a part of the front office for a time.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

MLB News / Talking Chop / July 23, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Cubs’ Ryan Dempster rejects trade to Atlanta

2012 - The Cubs agree to trade starter Ryan Dempster to the Braves. However, Dempster rejects the trade and stays with Chicago. 1915 - Jack Ness, playing in the Pacific Coast League, has his 49-game hitting streak snapped.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 3, 2024

Baseball history unpacked, May 3

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Ryan Dempster and other stories. On Mondays,

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 12, 2024

Baseball history unpacked, April 12

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Dempster does a deed and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays,

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