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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · Aug 22

Boston #RedSox legend Carl Yastrzemski throws out the first pitch to his grandson, SFGiants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski at Fenway Park! (2019) ⚾️ Happy 86th Birthday Yaz! #Inspiration #MLB #Baseball #History

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 5h

Today In 1967: Bob Gibson is on the mound as the St. Louis Cardinals win the #WorldSeries vs. the Boston #RedSox in seven games! Narration by Harry Caray! #MLB #Baseball #History #STLCards #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 5h

Today In 1967: Legendary St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson hits a HR in Game 7 of the #WorldSeries vs. the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park! Narration by Harry Caray! #MLB #Baseball #STLCards #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 5h

Today In 1967: St. Louis Cardinals legend Bob Gibson waits on deck during Game 7 of the World Series at Fenway Park. Gibby hit a HR, won his third game & was named MVP of the series! #MLB #STLCards #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 6h

Today In 1948: After missing the World Series, the #Yankees hire Casey Stengel as their new manager. Everyone was skeptical at first, but “The Old Perfessor” could see a very bright future! #MLB #History #RepBX

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 8h

Today In 1928: New York #Yankees legends Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig have some fun playing cowboys to promote "The World Series of Rodeo" at Dexter Park, NYC! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 8h

111 Years Ago Today: Panoramic view of World Series Game 3 at Fenway Park ⚾️ Philadelphia A's vs. the "Miracle" Boston #Braves (October 12, 1914) Color by BSmile #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 8h

118 Years Ago Today: The Chicago #Cubs win their first World Series title! (October 12, 1907) #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 8h

Today In 1907: Panoramic View of World Series Game 5 - Chicago #Cubs vs. Detroit #Tigers at Bennett Park! #MLB #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 9h

Here's the #MLB schedule for Sunday, October 12th - PLAY BALL!!!
⚾️ #ALCS #Mariners #BlueJays #Baseball #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 9h

"I worry about who's going to see him first...A big-league scout or the Humane Society!" ~ Charlie Brown (Classic Peanuts - 1962)
#Snoopy #MLB #Baseball #SundayMorning #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 23h

50 Years Ago Today: Comedy legend George Carlin brilliantly describes the differences between football and baseball on the first episode of Saturday Night Live! (October 11, 1975) #SNL #1970s #History #MLB #NFL

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

Today In 1948: The Cleveland Indians win the #WorldSeries vs. the Boston Braves in 6 games! #MLB #Guardians #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

101 Years Ago Today: The First Negro League World Series - Kansas City Monarchs vs. Hilldale (October 11, 1924) #Baseball #History

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

Today In 1923: New York #Yankees legend Babe Ruth crosses home plate after hitting his 2nd HR of the day in Game 2 of the World Series vs. the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, NYC! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

112 Years Ago Today: Philadelphia A's ace Eddie Plank throws the final pitch of the World Series vs. the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, NYC! (October 11, 1913) #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

Here's the #MLB schedule for Saturday, October 11th - PLAY BALL!!!
⚾️ #NLDS #Baseball #Cubs #Brewers #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

“Babe Ruth was number 3, Willie Mays is number 24 and Mickey Mantle is number 7!” ~ Charlie Brown has a great way to remember his locker combination! (Classic Peanuts - October 11, 1966) #MLB #Baseball

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Today In 1970: Baltimore #Orioles legend Brooks Robinson makes an amazing play at third base & hits a HR in Game 1 of the World Series vs. the Cincinnati #Reds at Riverfront Stadium! #MLB #History #Postseason

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Today In 1956: Baseball legend Jackie Robinson packs away his iconic #42 jersey in the Ebbets Field locker room after playing in his last major league game, a Brooklyn #Dodgers loss to the New York #Yankees in Game 7 of the World Series! #MLB #History #Postseason #WorldSeries

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Today In 1956: The New York #Yankees beat the Brooklyn #Dodgers in 7 games to win the #WorldSeries at Ebbets Field! #History #RepBX

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Today In 1956: New York #Yankees legend Yogi Berra goes 2-for-3 with 2 HRs and 4 RBI vs. the Brooklyn #Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series at Ebbets Field! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason #RepBX

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

77 Years Ago Today: Cleveland Indians "rookie" Satchel Paige becomes the first African American player to pitch in a #WorldSeries game! (October 10, 1948) #MLB #Guardians #Baseball #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

102 Years Ago Today: New York Giants outfielder Casey Stengel becomes the first player to hit a #WorldSeries home run at Yankee Stadium! His inside-the-park homer helps defeat the New York #Yankees by a score of 5-4! (October 10, 1923) #MLB #History #SFGiants #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

105 Years Ago Today: Cleveland Indians second baseman Bill Wambsganss turns the first and only unassisted triple play in #WorldSeries history! Here's Bill posing with the three Brooklyn #Dodgers players that he got out! (October 10, 1920) #MLB #Baseball #Guardians #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Here's the #MLB schedule for Friday, October 10th - PLAY BALL!!!
⚾️ #Playoffs #ALDS #Baseball #Postseason