July 29, 2014, began as a normal day for the rebuilding Chicago…
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With an eye toward returning to the top of the baseball world,…
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This Wednesday afternoon game between the St. Louis Cardinals…
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Starters for the next-to-last game of the 2004 season were Pedro…
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Two solo home runs – and excellent pitching – helped the…
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Heading into the 1911 season, the Philadelphia Athletics were…
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After Philadelphia defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Game One…
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Skipper Connie Mack was tired of waiting. Eleven days after…
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Jack Coombs was in the midst of one of the most spectacular…
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The league-leading Philadelphia Athletics saw their six-game…
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“Bender's control, his absolute mastery over the batters…
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Philadelphia resident George McFadden was there bright and…
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MAY 18, 2023 — We’re excited to announce more featured…
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In the mid-1960s, noted artist Norman Rockwell lived and painted…
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May 13, 1965: Small Massachusetts city gets rare glimpse at pro baseball