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sports1 day ago•7 min saved

Cubs 2026: wild swings mirror 1970 and 1985 collapses

The Cubs’ 2026 season has swung from a hot 29-16 pace to a nine-game losing streak, leaving them at 29-25 through 54 games and on pace for roughly 87 wins—echoing the franchise’s 1970 and 1985 collapses, which were driven by bullpen and injuries despite strong offenses. This year’s club has dealt with multiple injuries to the rotation but features deeper depth and wild-card avenues, making the next 108 games crucial to avoid a similar downturn while pursuing a playoff path.

via Bleed Cubbie Blue|

#baseball-history #chicago-cubs #injuries

sports4 months ago•28 min saved

Durable Knuckleballer Wilbur Wood Dies at 84

Longtime MLB pitcher Wilbur Wood, famed for his knuckleball and marathon innings with the Chicago White Sox in the early 1970s, died at 84. He also played for the Pirates and Red Sox, earned three All-Star selections, and set incredible innings totals before a 1976 knee injury curtailed his career; MLB Trade Rumors extends condolences.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball-history #knuckleball #obituary

sports7 months ago•1 min saved

Ohtani's Remarkable Performance Highlights His Baseball Brilliance

Shohei Ohtani delivered an extraordinary performance in Game 4 of the NLCS, hitting three home runs and pitching six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts, which some consider one of the greatest in baseball history, though the author compares it to other historic sports achievements and downplays its overall significance.

via 105.9 The X|

#baseball-history #game-4-nlcs #home-runs

sports7 months ago•4 min saved

Shohei Ohtani's Historic Playoff Run Propels Dodgers to World Series

Shohei Ohtani delivered an extraordinary performance by pitching six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts and hitting three home runs, leading the Dodgers to a four-game sweep of the Brewers and into the World Series, cementing his status as one of baseball's greatest players.

via Los Angeles Times|

#baseball-history #dodgers #nlcs

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

Aaron Judge Sets MLB Record with Fourth 50-HR Season

Aaron Judge has hit his 50th and 51st home runs of the season, joining an elite group of players with four 50-homer seasons, tying Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa. He is also the fastest to reach 350 career home runs and is climbing the Yankees' all-time list, with potential to reach 400 soon.

via FOX Sports|

#aaron-judge #baseball-history #home-runs

sports8 months ago•0 min saved

Aaron Judge Sets Yankees Home Run Record in Historic Win

Aaron Judge's achievement of surpassing Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees' all-time home run list is a historic moment in baseball, reminiscent of a time when such milestones would halt play for recognition, highlighting the significance of the home run in American sports history.

via New York Post|

#aaron-judge #baseball-history #home-run

sports8 months ago•8 min saved

Celebrating 60 Years of Sandy Koufax's Perfect Game

On September 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a rare feat in baseball history, which remains celebrated 60 years later for its exceptional skill and significance in the sport.

via NPR|

#1965 #baseball-history #dodgers

sports9 months ago•4 min saved

Grayson Stadium: Where History Meets Modernity for the Savannah Bananas

Grayson Stadium in Savannah, built in 1926 and rich in baseball history, is now home to the innovative Savannah Bananas, a team famous for its unique Banana Ball rules and viral popularity, which has helped preserve the historic venue while blending tradition with modern entertainment.

via Sports Illustrated|

#banana-ball #baseball-history #grayson-stadium

sports9 months ago•3 min saved

Kyle Schwarber's Historic Four-Home-Run Night

Kyle Schwarber nearly made baseball history with a fifth home run in a game where he hit four, but a surprising pitch from Vidal Bruján prevented the feat, ending the moment in an anticlimactic infield fly instead of a historic fifth homer.

via Defector|

#baseball-history #four-homer-game #home-run

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Cal Raleigh Hits 50th Home Run, Joining Baseball Legends

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hit his 50th home run, tying him with Ken Griffey Jr. as the only Mariners players to reach this milestone, and is on pace to challenge MLB and American League single-season records, with more games remaining in the season.

via Seattle Sports|

#baseball-history #cal-raleigh #home-run-record

sports9 months ago•0 min saved

MLB Expansion and Realignment: Opportunities and Challenges

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred plans to step down in 2029 and has proposed potential expansion and geographic realignment that could eliminate the traditional American and National Leagues, sparking concern over the sport's historical roots.

via New York Post|

#baseball-history #expansion #mlb

sports9 months ago•3 min saved

Jen Pawol Makes History as First Female Umpire to Work Behind the Plate in MLB

Jen Pawol made history as the first woman umpire in Major League Baseball, and Adam Wainwright, a respected player, showed her support during her debut, highlighting her significance for women and young girls in sports.

via Redbird Rants|

#adam-wainwright #baseball-history #jen-pawol

sports10 months ago•5 min saved

White Sox Dominate Cubs in Crosstown Showdown

The Chicago Cubs experienced a tough game with Shōta Imanaga delivering a poor start, but there are positive injury updates and an extraordinary performance by rookie Nick Kurtz, who achieved a historic game with multiple records. Concerns remain about Luke Little's recent outings and Wiggins' health, but overall, the team is navigating a challenging period with notable individual achievements.

via Bleacher Nation|

#baseball-history #cubs #injury-update

sports10 months ago•2 min saved

Athletics' Nick Kurtz sets MLB record with four home runs in a game

Nick Kurtz made history as the first MLB rookie to hit four home runs in a single game, tying the major league record with 19 total bases, in a remarkable performance that highlights his rapid rise in baseball.

via CNN|

#baseball-history #home-runs #mlb

sports10 months ago•3 min saved

Nick Kurtz Sets MLB Rookie Record with Four Homers in a Game

Nick Kurtz, a rookie for the Oakland Athletics, made history by becoming the first MLB rookie to hit four home runs in a game, matching the total bases record with 19, in a remarkable performance against the Houston Astros. The game featured Kurtz's perfect 6-for-6 night, and he became the youngest player to achieve a four-homer game, solidifying his status as a standout player this season.

via ABC27|

#baseball-history #home-run-record #mlb