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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Puig, Myers, Burke, Pettitte

On this date in 2002, a designated hitter was not used in a full slate of major league games for the first time since 1972 thanks to 14 interleague contests all being played in National League parks.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Royals, Marlins, Peterson, Yankees

On this date in 2001, the two Texas teams played one another during the regular season for the first time in major league history.  The Astros beat the Rangers, 5-4, in the first game of the Lone Star Series played in Arlington, Texas.  These days, it's a little less rare as the two teams are divisional rivals.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere.

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Kickham, Brown, Indians

On this date in 1965, an all-switch-hitting infield started a big league game for the first time ever.  In the nightcap of a twin bill, the Dodgers, with Wes Parker at first base, Jim Lefebvre at second, Maury Wills at shortstop and Jim Gilliam at third, lost to the visiting Reds, 6-1.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Walker, Hughes, Vogelsong

Talk about bonus baseball.  On this date in 1973, the Mets topped the Dodgers 7-3 in a 19-inning marathon.  L.A. outfielder Willie Davis racked six hits at Dodger Stadium and the two clubs established a National League mark by hitting into a combined nine double plays.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Halladay, Porcello, Dodgers

On this date in 1978 while pinch hitting for Davey Lopes in the Dodgers' 10-1 rout of the Pirates, Lee Lacy went deep in the bottom of the eighth inning off of Will McEnaney.  Lee, a utility player, became first player in major league history to homer in three consecutive at bats as a pinch hitter.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Yankees, A's, Hernandez

On this date in 1910, Billy Purtell earned the dubious distinction of becoming the first player in major league history to strike out twice in the same frame.  During the sixth inning of the White Sox 10-3 victory over Washington, the third baseman struck out twice against future Hall of Famer Walter Johnson.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..



Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Smith, A's, Stanton, Floyd

On this date in 1947, Brooklyn Dodgers manager Branch Rickey traded five players to the Pirates for Al Gionfriddo and $100K.  Some believed that the deal was made to send a message to the team about his commitment to breaking the color barrier and his support of Jackie Robinson.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Byrd, Carpenter, Blue Jays

On this date in 2008, the Pirates released Matt Morris, a move which cost the team more than $11MM.  The pitcher lasted only 1 2/3 innings against the Phillies in his previous start and compiled an 0-4 record with a 9.67 ERA in his five April outings for the Bucs.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Rasmus, Beavan, Stanton

Fifty-seven years ago, the Dodgers faced the Phillies in Jersey City, New Jersey, marking the first major league game ever played in the Garden State.  The Dodgers won 5-4 after 10 innings at Roosevelt Stadium in front of a sparse crowd of 12,214.  The game was also notable as Brooklyn backstop Roy Campanella tied the score in the tenth inning with his 1000th career hit, a double down the left field line.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosophere..

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Profar, Meyer, Joba, Colletti

On this date in 2002, Barry Bonds belted a homer in the first inning off of the Brewers' Nelson Figueroa for his 574th career round tripper.  With that home run, Bonds passed Harmon Killebrew, putting him sixth on the all-time home run list.  Here's this week's look around the blogosphere..

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