Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and baseball history

Baseball history unpacked, May 25

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one threw well out of the pen.

By Duane Pesice May 25

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Baseball history unpacked, May 23

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one celebrates Mr. Cub himself!

By Duane Pesice May 23

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Baseball history unpacked, May 20

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one had an unfortunate fate.

By Duane Pesice May 20

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Today in Wrigley Field history: Jackie Robinson made his Wrigley debut 75 years ago

It brought the largest regular-season crowd in Wrigley history.

By Al Yellon May 18

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Here are all the Cubs who have homered in their first major league at-bat

Cubs players famous — and not — have accomplished this feat.

By Al Yellon May 18

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Baseball history unpacked, May 18

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Happy birthday to Eric Young, Sr.

By Duane Pesice May 18

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Baseball history unpacked, May 16

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. A historically big day for Sammy Sosa. Happy birthday Big Daddy!

By Duane Pesice May 16

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Today in Cubs history: The Cubs vs. Cardinals typhoon game

This was the first time anyone could remember a game played in weather conditions like this.

By Al Yellon May 11

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Baseball history unpacked, May 11

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one threw a no-hitter as a Cub. Happy birthday, Milt!

By Duane Pesice May 11

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Baseball history unpacked, May 9

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one passes the Turing test.

By Duane Pesice May 9

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Today in Cubs history: Celebrating the day Kerry Wood struck out 20 Astros

It is arguably the most dominant pitching performance in MLB history.

By Al Yellon May 6

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Baseball history unpacked, May 6

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one had a long bad luck streak.

By Duane Pesice May 6

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Baseball history unpacked, May 4

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one was a real Tiger.

By Duane Pesice May 4

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Baseball history unpacked, May 2

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one probably shouldn’t be on the field except with a bat.

By Duane Pesice May 2

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Today in Cubs history: The Cubs walk off the Phillies in the 12th inning

The 2022 Cubs haven’t been so good lately, so let’s remember a good game, and a guy, from the past!

By Al Yellon April 30

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Baseball history unpacked, April 29

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one had a cup of coffee and that’s it.

By Duane Pesice April 29

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Baseball history unpacked, April 27

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Whole lotta no-hitters.

By Duane Pesice April 27

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Baseball history unpacked, April 25

A thrice-weekly compendium,. replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one’s for Old Glory and Monday.

By Duane Pesice April 25

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Baseball history unpacked, April 22

A thrice-weekly compendium,. replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Today’s player was once a fightin Phil.

By Duane Pesice April 22

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Baseball history unpacked, April 20

A thrice-weekly compendium,. replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. The Cubs smoke the competition in a joint effort.

By Duane Pesice April 20

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Baseball history unpacked, April 18

A thrice-weekly compendium,. replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one isn’t long-lasting and loses its flavor when kept on the bedpost overnight.

By Duane Pesice April 18

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Today in Cubs history: Burt Hooton throws a no-hitter

This was quite the season debut.

By Al Yellon April 16

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Baseball history unpacked, April 15

A thrice-weekly compendium,. replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one goes good with gravy.

By Duane Pesice April 15

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Baseball history unpacked, April 13

A thrice-weekly compendium,. replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one was a genuine maverick with a flair for promotions.

By Duane Pesice April 13

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Baseball history unpacked, April 11

A thrice-weekly compendium,. replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one has dinosaur eggs.

By Duane Pesice April 11

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Today in Cubs history: The time an umpire warned fans about throwing snowballs on the field

It was a cold, cold Opening Day.

By Al Yellon April 9

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Today in Cubs history: Willie Smith walks it off on Opening Day

To this day, many consider this the most memorable Opening Day in franchise history.

By Al Yellon April 8

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Baseball history unpacked, April 8

A thrice-weekly compendium,. replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one once walked Trevor Cahill with the bases full. You could look it up.

By Duane Pesice April 8

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