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    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-los-angeles-dodgers-rookie-fernando-valenzuela-pitches-his-third-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:14:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela pitches his third shutout in four starts, strikes out 11, and has the game’s only R (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1981, Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela pitches his third shutout in four starts, strikes out 11, and has the game’s only R</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-8-arizona-diamondbacks-during-interleague-play-against-the-kansas-city-royals-in-kans</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:14:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 8 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: During interleague play against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2001, During interleague play against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-shawon-dunston-makes-4-errors-in-one-game-1996</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:14:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0422_1996_team.png?v=1782404099</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Shawon Dunston makes 4 errors in one game (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1996, Shawon Dunston makes 4 errors in one game</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-8-arizona-diamondbacks-against-the-boston-red-sox-curt-schilling-outduels-pedro-marti</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 8 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Against the Boston Red Sox, Curt Schilling outduels Pedro Martinez 3-2 to earn his ninth consecutive win in (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2002, Against the Boston Red Sox, Curt Schilling outduels Pedro Martinez 3-2 to earn his ninth consecutive win in</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-23-houston-astros-ken-johnson-becomes-the-first-major-leaguer-to-lose-a-nine-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0423_1964_team.png?v=1782404103</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Houston Astros History: Ken Johnson becomes the first major leaguer to lose a nine-inning no-hitter with a 1-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1964, Ken Johnson becomes the first major leaguer to lose a nine-inning no-hitter with a 1-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-8-arizona-diamondbacks-the-d-backs-played-their-1-000th-regular-season-home-game-at-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0608_2010_team.png?v=1782404107</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: The D-backs played their 1,000th regular-season home game at Chase Field, a 7-5 loss vs. Braves (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2010, The D-backs played their 1,000th regular-season home game at Chase Field, a 7-5 loss vs. Braves</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-chris-jakubauskas-is-struck-in-the-head-by-a-vicious-line-drive-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_2010_team.png?v=1782404108</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Chris Jakubauskas is struck in the head by a vicious line drive off the bat of Houston’s Lance Berkman (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, Chris Jakubauskas is struck in the head by a vicious line drive off the bat of Houston’s Lance Berkman</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-9-arizona-diamondbacks-usatoday-reports-baseball-considering-another-round-of-expansi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0609_1993_team.png?v=1782404112</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: USAToday reports baseball considering another round of expansion at next owners meetings (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 1993, USAToday reports baseball considering another round of expansion at next owners meetings</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-25-houston-astros-jack-hiatt-drives-in-seven-runs-in-a-12-8-victory-over-the-houston</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0425_1969_team.png?v=1782404112</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Houston Astros History: Jack Hiatt drives in seven runs in a 12-8 victory over the Houston Astros (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1969, Jack Hiatt drives in seven runs in a 12-8 victory over the Houston Astros</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-9-arizona-diamondbacks-twenty-applications-are-received-by-major-league-baseball-from</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0609_1994_team.png?v=1782404116</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Twenty applications are received by Major League Baseball from 9 cities to make presentations for one of two (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 1994, Twenty applications are received by Major League Baseball from 9 cities to make presentations for one of two</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-26-houston-astros-bob-bruce-one-hits-the-cincinnati-reds-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0426_1963_team.png?v=1782404116</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Houston Astros History: Bob Bruce one-hits the Cincinnati Reds (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1963, Bob Bruce one-hits the Cincinnati Reds</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-9-arizona-diamondbacks-javier-vazquez-walks-minnesota-twin-michael-cuddyer-in-the-fif</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0609_2005_team.png?v=1782404120</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Javier Vazquez walks Minnesota Twin Michael Cuddyer in the fifth inning breaking a streak of 221 batters and (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2005, Javier Vazquez walks Minnesota Twin Michael Cuddyer in the fifth inning breaking a streak of 221 batters and</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-27-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-becomes-all-time-leader-in-strikeouts-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0427_1983_team.png?v=1782404121</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan becomes all time leader in strikeouts (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1983, Nolan Ryan becomes all time leader in strikeouts</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-9-arizona-diamondbacks-inf-bobby-borchering-from-bishop-verot-high-school-and-of-a-j</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0609_2009_team.png?v=1782404125</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: INF Bobby Borchering from Bishop Verot High School and OF A.J. Pollock from the University of Notre Dame are (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2009, INF Bobby Borchering from Bishop Verot High School and OF A.J. Pollock from the University of Notre Dame are</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-new-york-mets-broadcaster-lindsey-nelson-delivers-the-play-by-play</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_1965_team.png?v=1782404125</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: New York Mets broadcaster Lindsey Nelson delivers the play-by-play of a game at the Astrodome from a hanging gondola (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1965, New York Mets broadcaster Lindsey Nelson delivers the play-by-play of a game at the Astrodome from a hanging gondola</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-10-arizona-diamondbacks-hit-3-straight-home-runs-to-begin-the-game-at-the-philadelphi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0610_2019_team.png?v=1782404129</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Hit 3 straight home runs to begin the game at the Philadelphia Phillies, the second road team to accomplish (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2019, Hit 3 straight home runs to begin the game at the Philadelphia Phillies, the second road team to accomplish</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-in-the-first-matchup-between-300-game-winners-in-almost-18-years-g</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_2005_team.png?v=1782404129</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: In the first matchup between 300-game winners in almost 18 years, Greg Maddux outduels Roger Clemens in the Chicago Cubs’ 3 – 2 vi (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2005, In the first matchup between 300-game winners in almost 18 years, Greg Maddux outduels Roger Clemens in the Chicago Cubs’ 3 – 2 vi</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-12-arizona-diamondbacks-dan-haren-cg-1r-2bb-7k-1-hr-tossed-his-first-career-2-hitter</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0612_2009_team.png?v=1782404134</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Dan Haren (CG,1R,2BB,7K, 1 HR) tossed his first career 2-hitter in an 8-1 vs. Astros (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2009, Dan Haren (CG,1R,2BB,7K, 1 HR) tossed his first career 2-hitter in an 8-1 vs. Astros</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-cincinnati-s-jim-maloney-no-hits-the-astros-and-the-next-night-may</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0430_1969_team.png?v=1782404134</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: Cincinnati&apos;s Jim Maloney no-hits the Astros and the next night, May 1, Don Wilson returns the favor by no-hitting the Re (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1969, Cincinnati&apos;s Jim Maloney no-hits the Astros and the next night, May 1, Don Wilson returns the favor by no-hitting the Re</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-12-arizona-diamondbacks-d-backs-announce-they-will-serve-as-the-home-team-for-mlb-s-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0612_2013_team.png?v=1782404138</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: D-backs announce they will serve as the home team for MLB’s 2014 Championship Season opener in Sydney (2013)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2013, D-backs announce they will serve as the home team for MLB’s 2014 Championship Season opener in Sydney</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-jim-maloney-fires-second-no-hitter-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: Jim Maloney fires second no hitter (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1969, Jim Maloney fires second no hitter</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-13-arizona-diamondbacks-shawn-estes-thros-a-complete-game-as-the-diamondbacks-win-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0613_2005_team.png?v=1782404143</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Shawn Estes thros a complete game as the Diamondbacks win the series opener against the Chicago White Sox in (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2005, Shawn Estes thros a complete game as the Diamondbacks win the series opener against the Chicago White Sox in</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-1-houston-astros-don-wilson-of-the-houston-astros-pitches-his-second-career-no-hitter</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0501_1969_team.png?v=1782404143</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Houston Astros History: Don Wilson of the Houston Astros pitches his second career no-hitter (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1969, Don Wilson of the Houston Astros pitches his second career no-hitter</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-13-arizona-diamondbacks-righthanded-rookie-starting-pitcher-enrique-gonzalez-retires</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0613_2006_team.png?v=1782404147</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Righthanded rookie starting pitcher Enrique Gonzalez retires 18 consecutive Giant batters enroute to a 2-1 (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2006, Righthanded rookie starting pitcher Enrique Gonzalez retires 18 consecutive Giant batters enroute to a 2-1</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-4-houston-astros-bob-watson-of-the-houston-astros-scores-the-one-millionth-run-in-majo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0504_1975_team.png?v=1782404147</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Houston Astros History: Bob Watson of the Houston Astros scores the one millionth run in major league history. Watson scores the run on Milt May’s three-r (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1975, Bob Watson of the Houston Astros scores the one millionth run in major league history. Watson scores the run on Milt May’s three-r</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-13-arizona-diamondbacks-chad-tracy-s-walk-off-solo-home-run-in-the-bottom-of-the-10th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0613_2008_team.png?v=1782404152</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Chad Tracy’s walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the 10th inning broke a scoreless tie for the win at (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2008, Chad Tracy’s walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the 10th inning broke a scoreless tie for the win at</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-willie-mays-gets-a-569-pound-birthday-cake-1968</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_1968_team.png?v=1782404152</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: Willie Mays gets a 569 Pound birthday cake (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1968, Willie Mays gets a 569 Pound birthday cake</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-14-arizona-diamondbacks-mark-reynolds-named-nl-player-of-the-week-for-june-8-14-co-wi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0614_2009_team.png?v=1782404156</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 14 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Mark Reynolds named NL Player of the Week for June 8 -14 (co- winner with the Rockies’ Huston Street) (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2009, Mark Reynolds named NL Player of the Week for June 8 -14 (co- winner with the Rockies’ Huston Street)</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-chicago-cubs-rookie-kerry-wood-ties-a-major-league-record-by-striking</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:15:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_1998_team.png?v=1782404156</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: Chicago Cubs rookie Kerry Wood ties a major league record by striking out 20 batters (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1998, Chicago Cubs rookie Kerry Wood ties a major league record by striking out 20 batters</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-15-arizona-diamondbacks-the-d-backs-acquire-rhp-sam-demel-from-the-a-s-for-of-conor-j</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0615_2010_team.png?v=1782404160</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: The D-backs acquire RHP Sam Demel from the A’s for OF Conor Jackson (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2010, The D-backs acquire RHP Sam Demel from the A’s for OF Conor Jackson</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-don-nottebart-no-hits-the-phillies-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_1963_team.png?v=1782404160</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: Don Nottebart no-hits the Phillies (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1963, Don Nottebart no-hits the Phillies</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-16-arizona-diamondbacks-pitcher-russ-ortiz-goes-on-the-15-day-disabled-list-for-the-f</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0616_2005_team.png?v=1782404164</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Pitcher Russ Ortiz goes on the 15-day disabled list for the first time in his career as a result of a stress (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2005, Pitcher Russ Ortiz goes on the 15-day disabled list for the first time in his career as a result of a stress</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-the-astros-win-10-straight-on-the-road-from-may-7-31-to-set-a-club-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_1989_team.png?v=1782404164</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: the Astros win 10 straight on the road from May 7-31 to set a club record (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1989, the Astros win 10 straight on the road from May 7-31 to set a club record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-17-arizona-diamondbacks-ellerbe-becket-s-design-is-selected-for-the-proposed-new-base</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0617_1994_team.png?v=1782404169</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Ellerbe Becket&apos;s design is selected for the proposed new baseball stadium in Phoenix Arizona. The design is (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 1994, Ellerbe Becket&apos;s design is selected for the proposed new baseball stadium in Phoenix Arizona. The design is</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-on-may-17-eric-anthony-becomes-the-first-astros-batter-to-hit-an-upp</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_1990_team.png?v=1782404169</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: on May 17, Eric Anthony becomes the first Astros batter to hit an upper deck home run since 1970 (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1990, on May 17, Eric Anthony becomes the first Astros batter to hit an upper deck home run since 1970</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-17-arizona-diamondbacks-lethbridge-black-diamonds-begin-their-season-in-the-pioneer-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0617_1996_team.png?v=1782404173</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Lethbridge Black Diamonds begin their season in the Pioneer League becoming the first team of Arizona (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 1996, Lethbridge Black Diamonds begin their season in the Pioneer League becoming the first team of Arizona</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-the-astros-became-the-first-team-in-major-league-history-to-have-thr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_2009_team.png?v=1782404173</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: The Astros became the first team in Major League history to have three players hit their 300th home run in the same seas (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, The Astros became the first team in Major League history to have three players hit their 300th home run in the same seas</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-17-arizona-diamondbacks-tony-womack-led-the-charge-of-diamondbacks-hitters-capping-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0617_2001_team.png?v=1782404177</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Tony Womack led the charge of Diamondbacks hitters capping off his performance with a grand slam on Father&apos;s (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2001, Tony Womack led the charge of Diamondbacks hitters capping off his performance with a grand slam on Father&apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-18-houston-astros-chicago-cubs-ryne-sandberg-s-errorless-game-streak-at-second-base-co</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0518_1990_team.png?v=1782404177</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Houston Astros History: Chicago Cubs Ryne Sandberg’s errorless game streak at second base comes to an end after 123 games and 584 chances (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1990, Chicago Cubs Ryne Sandberg’s errorless game streak at second base comes to an end after 123 games and 584 chances</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-23-houston-astros-the-astros-finished-second-in-the-major-leagues-in-home-runs-and-had</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0523_2015_team.png?v=1782404182</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Houston Astros History: The Astros finished second in the Major Leagues in home runs and had a Major League-record-tying 11 players reach double (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, The Astros finished second in the Major Leagues in home runs and had a Major League-record-tying 11 players reach double</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-17-arizona-diamondbacks-in-an-interleague-game-with-the-new-york-yankees-diamondbacks</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0617_2004_team.png?v=1782404182</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: In an interleague game with the New York Yankees, Diamondbacks knuckleball pitcher Steve Sparks allows only 3 (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2004, In an interleague game with the New York Yankees, Diamondbacks knuckleball pitcher Steve Sparks allows only 3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-24-houston-astros-the-astros-advanced-to-the-world-series-for-the-first-time-in-franch</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0524_2005_team.png?v=1782404186</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Houston Astros History: The Astros advanced to the World Series for the first time in franchise history after defeating the Cardinals four games (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2005, The Astros advanced to the World Series for the first time in franchise history after defeating the Cardinals four games</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-18-arizona-diamondbacks-with-the-score-0-1-in-the-ninth-inning-luis-gonzalez-hits-a-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0618_2003_team.png?v=1782404186</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: With the score 0-1 in the ninth inning Luis Gonzalez hits a home run against Houston Astros pitcher Billy (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2003, With the score 0-1 in the ninth inning Luis Gonzalez hits a home run against Houston Astros pitcher Billy</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-26-houston-astros-their-10-game-winning-streak-from-may-26-to-june-4-tied-another-club</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0526_1989_team.png?v=1782404190</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 26 in Houston Astros History: their 10-game winning streak from May 26 to June 4 tied another club mark (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1989, their 10-game winning streak from May 26 to June 4 tied another club mark</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-18-arizona-diamondbacks-aaron-hill-hit-the-first-of-two-cycles-vs-mariners-2012</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0618_2012_team.png?v=1782404190</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Aaron Hill hit the first of two cycles vs. Mariners (2012)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2012, Aaron Hill hit the first of two cycles vs. Mariners</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-the-astros-finished-74-88-and-in-fifth-place-in-the-national-league</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_2009_team.png?v=1782404194</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: The Astros finished 74-88 and in fifth place in the National League Central for their lowest division finish since comin (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, The Astros finished 74-88 and in fifth place in the National League Central for their lowest division finish since comin</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-19-arizona-diamondbacks-buddy-kennedy-becomes-the-third-d-back-in-franchise-history-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0619_2022_team.png?v=1782404194</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Buddy Kennedy becomes the third D-back in franchise history to hit a grand slam as their first career home (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2022, Buddy Kennedy becomes the third D-back in franchise history to hit a grand slam as their first career home</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-20-arizona-diamondbacks-the-diamondbacks-claimed-nationals-pitcher-claudio-vargas-off</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0620_2005_team.png?v=1782404199</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: The Diamondbacks claimed Nationals pitcher Claudio Vargas off waivers. Seventeen days later Vargas earns his (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2005, The Diamondbacks claimed Nationals pitcher Claudio Vargas off waivers. Seventeen days later Vargas earns his</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-the-astros-swept-defending-al-west-champs-oakland-in-four-games-to-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_2021_team.png?v=1782404199</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: The Astros swept defending AL West champs Oakland in four games to start the season and went 21-5 during a 26-game stret (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, The Astros swept defending AL West champs Oakland in four games to start the season and went 21-5 during a 26-game stret</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-21-arizona-diamondbacks-caesars-sportsbook-chase-field-with-guy-fieri-s-dtphx-kitchen</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0621_2022_team.png?v=1782404203</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Caesars Sportsbook @ Chase Field with Guy Fieri’s DTPHX Kitchen + Bar officially opens (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2022, Caesars Sportsbook @ Chase Field with Guy Fieri’s DTPHX Kitchen + Bar officially opens</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-31-houston-astros-roger-clemens-signs-a-one-year-deal-with-the-astros-coming-back-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0531_2006_team.png?v=1782404203</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens signs a one-year deal with the Astros, coming back for another season (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2006, Roger Clemens signs a one-year deal with the Astros, coming back for another season</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-22-arizona-diamondbacks-madison-bumgarner-collects-his-2000th-career-strikeout-padres</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0622_2022_team.png?v=1782404207</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Madison Bumgarner collects his 2000th career strikeout @ Padres, becoming the 86th pitcher in baseball (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2022, Madison Bumgarner collects his 2000th career strikeout @ Padres, becoming the 86th pitcher in baseball</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-1-houston-astros-in-their-first-season-under-first-time-manager-joe-espada-the-astros</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0601_2024_team.png?v=1782404207</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Houston Astros History: In their first season under first-time manager Joe Espada, the Astros captured their fourth consecutive American League  (2024)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2024, In their first season under first-time manager Joe Espada, the Astros captured their fourth consecutive American League </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-2-houston-astros-andre-dawson-drives-in-7-in-a-13-2-win-vs-nolan-ryan-and-the-astros</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0602_1987_team.png?v=1782404212</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Houston Astros History: Andre Dawson drives in 7 in a 13-2 win vs Nolan Ryan and the Astros (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1987, Andre Dawson drives in 7 in a 13-2 win vs Nolan Ryan and the Astros</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-23-arizona-diamondbacks-the-arizona-diamondbacks-introduce-their-new-mascot-d-baxter</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0623_2000_team.png?v=1782404212</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: The Arizona Diamondbacks introduce their new mascot D. Baxter the Bobcat. The idea for the mascot came from (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2000, The Arizona Diamondbacks introduce their new mascot D. Baxter the Bobcat. The idea for the mascot came from</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-23-arizona-diamondbacks-brad-ziegler-s-franchise-record-43-game-save-streak-comes-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0623_2016_team.png?v=1782404216</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Brad Ziegler’s franchise-record 43-game save streak comes to an end @ Coors Field (2016)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2016, Brad Ziegler’s franchise-record 43-game save streak comes to an end @ Coors Field</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-3-houston-astros-chicago-cubs-rock-astros-22-7-in-grand-style-1987</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:16:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 3 in Houston Astros History: Chicago Cubs rock Astros 22-7 in grand style (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1987, Chicago Cubs rock Astros 22-7 in grand style</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-23-arizona-diamondbacks-mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-unilaterally-implemented-a-60-ga</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0623_2020_team.png?v=1782404221</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred unilaterally implemented a 60-game season (2020)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2020, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred unilaterally implemented a 60-game season</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-houston-s-downtown-ballpark-was-renamed-minute-maid-park-when-the-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0605_2002_team.png?v=1782404221</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Houston &apos;s downtown ballpark was renamed Minute Maid Park when the Astros announced an agreement with the local beverage (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2002, Houston &apos;s downtown ballpark was renamed Minute Maid Park when the Astros announced an agreement with the local beverage</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-24-arizona-diamondbacks-phoenix-diamondbacks-of-the-arizona-rookie-league-play-their</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0624_1996_team.png?v=1782404225</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Phoenix Diamondbacks of the Arizona Rookie League play their first game at Scottsdale Stadium before 6,000 (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 1996, Phoenix Diamondbacks of the Arizona Rookie League play their first game at Scottsdale Stadium before 6,000</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-willie-stargell-caps-a-streak-going-9-9-over-2-games-1966</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0605_1966_team.png?v=1782404225</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Willie Stargell caps a streak going 9-9 over 2 games (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1966, Willie Stargell caps a streak going 9-9 over 2 games</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-25-arizona-diamondbacks-the-first-no-hitter-recorded-in-diamondbacks-history-is-throw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0625_1999_team_a675f4c1-5439-46c2-89a2-db18127bb15f.png?v=1782404229</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: The first no-hitter recorded in Diamondbacks history is thrown by St. Louis Cardinals rookie Jose Jimenez (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 1999, The first no-hitter recorded in Diamondbacks history is thrown by St. Louis Cardinals rookie Jose Jimenez</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-8-houston-astros-top-prospect-shortstop-carlos-correa-made-his-long-awaited-debut-and</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0608_2015_team.png?v=1782404230</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Houston Astros History: Top prospect, shortstop Carlos Correa, made his long-awaited debut and wound up winning the AL Rookie of the Year award  (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Top prospect, shortstop Carlos Correa, made his long-awaited debut and wound up winning the AL Rookie of the Year award </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-diamondbacks-history/june-25-arizona-diamondbacks-justin-and-b-j-upton-face-each-other-for-the-first-time-as-on</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-diamondbacks_0625_2010_team.png?v=1782404234</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Justin and B.J. Upton face each other for the first time as one of eight sets of brothers currently active in (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks, 2010, Justin and B.J. Upton face each other for the first time as one of eight sets of brothers currently active in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-niekro-becomes-houston-s-all-time-winningest-pitcher-with-his-5-0-sh</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_1985_team.png?v=1782404234</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: Niekro becomes Houston&apos;s all-time winningest pitcher with his 5-0 shutout of San Franciscoth (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1985, Niekro becomes Houston&apos;s all-time winningest pitcher with his 5-0 shutout of San Franciscoth</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-rusty-staub-and-bob-aspromonte-protest-by-benching-themselves-after</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_1968_team.png?v=1782404238</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: Rusty Staub and Bob Aspromonte protest by benching themselves after Robert F. Kennedy is killed two months later by an assassin’s  (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1968, Rusty Staub and Bob Aspromonte protest by benching themselves after Robert F. Kennedy is killed two months later by an assassin’s </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-and-rusty-staub-of-the-houston-astros-are-fined-when</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_1968_team.png?v=1782404243</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte and Rusty Staub of the Houston Astros are fined when they refuse to play in the aftermath of the assassination of R (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1968, Bob Aspromonte and Rusty Staub of the Houston Astros are fined when they refuse to play in the aftermath of the assassination of R</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-mike-schmidt-hits-what-may-be-the-longest-single-in-major-league-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_1974_team.png?v=1782404247</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: Mike Schmidt hits what may be the longest single in major league history at Astrodome (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1974, Mike Schmidt hits what may be the longest single in major league history at Astrodome</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-pete-rose-of-the-philadelphia-phillies-ties-stan-musial-for-the-mos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_1981_team.png?v=1782404252</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies ties Stan Musial for the most hits in National League history (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1981, Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies ties Stan Musial for the most hits in National League history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-on-june-11-at-yankee-stadium-six-astros-pitchers-combined-to-no-hit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_2003_team.png?v=1782404256</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: on June 11 at Yankee Stadium, six Astros pitchers combined to no-hit the Yankees for the 8-0 win: Roy Oswalt, Pete Munro (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2003, on June 11 at Yankee Stadium, six Astros pitchers combined to no-hit the Yankees for the 8-0 win: Roy Oswalt, Pete Munro</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-ernie-banks-of-the-chicago-cubs-ties-a-modern-day-record-by-hitting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_1966_team.png?v=1782404261</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs ties a modern day record by hitting three triples (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1966, Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs ties a modern day record by hitting three triples</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-at-crosley-field-don-pavletich-belts-a-pinch-grand-slam-in-the-bott</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_1967_team.png?v=1782404265</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: At Crosley Field‚ Don Pavletich belts a pinch grand slam in the bottom of the 9th to give the Reds an 8 – 4 win over Houston. (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1967, At Crosley Field‚ Don Pavletich belts a pinch grand slam in the bottom of the 9th to give the Reds an 8 – 4 win over Houston.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-roberto-clemente-s-grand-slam-caps-a-sixth-run-6th-inning-propellin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_1969_team.png?v=1782404270</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: Roberto Clemente’s grand slam caps a sixth-run 6th inning propelling Pittsburgh to a 9-6 win (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1969, Roberto Clemente’s grand slam caps a sixth-run 6th inning propelling Pittsburgh to a 9-6 win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-mike-scott-comes-within-one-out-of-his-second-career-no-hitter-vs-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1988_team.png?v=1782404275</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: Mike Scott comes within one out of his second career no-hitter vs. Atlanta (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1988, Mike Scott comes within one out of his second career no-hitter vs. Atlanta</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-tom-seaver-makes-his-final-appearance-for-new-york-mets-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:17:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1977_team.png?v=1782404279</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: Tom Seaver makes his final appearance for New York Mets (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1977, Tom Seaver makes his final appearance for New York Mets</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-roberto-clemente-s-tape-measure-two-run-blast-ties-the-game-at-3-al</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1969_team.png?v=1782404283</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: Roberto Clemente’s tape-measure two-run blast ties the game at 3-all after six, en route to a come-from-behind 4 – 3 Pirate win ov (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1969, Roberto Clemente’s tape-measure two-run blast ties the game at 3-all after six, en route to a come-from-behind 4 – 3 Pirate win ov</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-jimmy-wynn-becomes-the-first-astro-to-hit-three-homers-in-one-game</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_1967_team.png?v=1782404287</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: Jimmy Wynn becomes the first Astro to hit three homers in one game, becoming the first of only two Houston players to have accompl (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1967, Jimmy Wynn becomes the first Astro to hit three homers in one game, becoming the first of only two Houston players to have accompl</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-if-they-ever-want-to-rate-the-10-greatest-catches-of-all-time-one-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_1971_team.png?v=1782404292</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: “If they ever want to rate the 10 greatest catches of all time,” One of the top 10 catches of all time – Roberto Clemente’s fantas (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1971, “If they ever want to rate the 10 greatest catches of all time,” One of the top 10 catches of all time – Roberto Clemente’s fantas</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-after-toiling-around-the-500-mark-with-a-33-33-record-went-on-to-fi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_2001_team.png?v=1782404296</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: after toiling around the .500 mark with a 33-33 record, went on to finish the year at a 59-36 (.621) clip to edge the Ca (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2001, after toiling around the .500 mark with a 33-33 record, went on to finish the year at a 59-36 (.621) clip to edge the Ca</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-1-houston-astros-dallas-keuchel-is-born-in-tulsa-ok-the-lefthander-would-become-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0101_1988_team.png?v=1782404297</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 1 in Houston Astros History: Dallas Keuchel is born in Tulsa, OK. The lefthander would become the third Astro to win a Cy Young Award, and (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1988, Dallas Keuchel is born in Tulsa, OK. The lefthander would become the third Astro to win a Cy Young Award, and</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-ivan-rodriguez-catches-the-2-227th-game-of-his-career-breaking-carl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_2009_team.png?v=1782404300</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: Ivan Rodriguez catches the 2,227th game of his career, breaking Carlton Fisk’s record (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Ivan Rodriguez catches the 2,227th game of his career, breaking Carlton Fisk’s record</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-1-houston-astros-don-larsen-who-pitched-a-perfect-world-series-game-for-the-yankee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0101_2020_team.png?v=1782404301</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 1 in Houston Astros History: Don Larsen, who pitched a perfect World Series game for the Yankees in 1956, passes away in Idaho at age 90 (2020)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2020, Don Larsen, who pitched a perfect World Series game for the Yankees in 1956, passes away in Idaho at age 90</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-don-wilson-fires-a-no-hitter-vs-the-atlanta-braves-2-0-striking-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0618_1967_team.png?v=1782404305</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: Don Wilson fires a no-hitter vs. the Atlanta Braves, 2-0, striking out Hank Aaron for final out (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1967, Don Wilson fires a no-hitter vs. the Atlanta Braves, 2-0, striking out Hank Aaron for final out</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-1-houston-astros-joe-shoes-pittman-is-born-in-houston-tx-he-lives-the-boyhood-drea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0101_1954_pittman.png?v=1782404308</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 1 in Houston Astros History: Joe &quot;Shoes&quot; Pittman is born in Houston, TX. He lives the boyhood dream of playing for the local big league (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe &quot;Shoes&quot; Pittman, 1954, Joe &quot;Shoes&quot; Pittman is born in Houston, TX. He lives the boyhood dream of playing for the local big league</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-jerry-reuss-and-larry-dierker-hurl-back-to-back-one-hitters-against</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: Jerry Reuss and Larry Dierker hurl back-to-back one hitters against Philadelphia and June 19 vs. New York, respectively (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1972, Jerry Reuss and Larry Dierker hurl back-to-back one hitters against Philadelphia and June 19 vs. New York, respectively</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-2-houston-astros-greg-swindell-is-born-in-fort-worth-tx-signed-to-a-big-free-agent</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0102_1965_swindell.png?v=1782404312</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 2 in Houston Astros History: Greg Swindell is born in Fort Worth, TX. Signed to a big free agent contract, the lefthander has a (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Greg Swindell, 1965, Greg Swindell is born in Fort Worth, TX. Signed to a big free agent contract, the lefthander has a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-houston-astros-right-hander-don-wilson-pitches-the-first-of-his-two</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0618_1967_team_e33e5812-869c-4945-b7f8-c7128d1d326e.png?v=1782404316</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: Houston Astros right-hander Don Wilson pitches the first of his two career no-hitters (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1967, Houston Astros right-hander Don Wilson pitches the first of his two career no-hitters</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-2-houston-astros-houston-signs-infielder-charlie-hayes-to-a-contract-the-veteran-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0102_2001_hayes.png?v=1782404317</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 2 in Houston Astros History: Houston signs infielder Charlie Hayes to a contract. The veteran hits .200 in 50 at bats but might be best (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Charlie Hayes, 2001, Houston signs infielder Charlie Hayes to a contract. The veteran hits .200 in 50 at bats but might be best</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-3-houston-astros-free-agent-outfielder-preston-wilson-signs-a-one-year-deal-with-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0103_2006_team.png?v=1782404321</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 3 in Houston Astros History: Free agent outfielder Preston Wilson signs a one-year deal with the Astros. His time in Houston lasts only (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2006, Free agent outfielder Preston Wilson signs a one-year deal with the Astros. His time in Houston lasts only</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-home-attendance-mark-which-stood-for-22-years-set-as-50-908-watch-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_1966_team.png?v=1782404323</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: home attendance mark which stood for 22 years set as 50,908 watch Sandy Koufax and the Dodgers down Houston 5-2 (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1966, home attendance mark which stood for 22 years set as 50,908 watch Sandy Koufax and the Dodgers down Houston 5-2</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-3-houston-astros-ron-brand-is-born-in-los-angeles-ca-the-catcher-plays-for-houston</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0103_1940_brand.png?v=1782404326</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 3 in Houston Astros History: Ron Brand is born in Los Angeles, CA. The catcher plays for Houston for four seasons (1965-1968) and was the (1940)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ron Brand, 1940, Ron Brand is born in Los Angeles, CA. The catcher plays for Houston for four seasons (1965-1968) and was the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-lance-berkman-made-his-fourth-all-star-appearance-and-set-the-singl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_2006_team.png?v=1782404328</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman made his fourth All-Star appearance and set the single-season franchise record with 136 RBIs. Roger Clemen (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2006, Lance Berkman made his fourth All-Star appearance and set the single-season franchise record with 136 RBIs. Roger Clemen</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-3-houston-astros-the-astros-ink-free-agent-pitchers-dwayne-henry-and-jimmy-jones-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0103_1991_henry.png?v=1782404331</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 3 in Houston Astros History: The Astros ink free agent pitchers Dwayne Henry and Jimmy Jones to contracts. Henry would win three games (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dwayne Henry, 1991, The Astros ink free agent pitchers Dwayne Henry and Jimmy Jones to contracts. Henry would win three games</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-under-first-year-manager-brad-mills-the-astros-finished-76-86-and-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_2010_team.png?v=1782404333</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: Under first-year manager Brad Mills, the Astros finished 76-86 and in fourth place in the National League Central, one g (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, Under first-year manager Brad Mills, the Astros finished 76-86 and in fourth place in the National League Central, one g</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-4-houston-astros-jason-bourgeois-is-born-in-houston-tx-the-fleet-outfielder-bats-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0104_1982_team.png?v=1782404336</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 4 in Houston Astros History: Jason Bourgeois is born in Houston, TX. The fleet outfielder bats .269 with 40 steals with the Astros in 2010 (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1982, Jason Bourgeois is born in Houston, TX. The fleet outfielder bats .269 with 40 steals with the Astros in 2010</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-the-astros-pound-out-19-hits-in-scoring-a-19-6-win-over-the-cubs-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_1995_team.png?v=1782404337</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: The Astros pound out 19 hits in scoring a 19 – 6 win over the Cubs (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1995, The Astros pound out 19 hits in scoring a 19 – 6 win over the Cubs</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-4-houston-astros-harris-county-commissioners-vote-to-restrict-visitors-from-the-co</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0104_1965_team.png?v=1782404340</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 4 in Houston Astros History: Harris County Commissioners vote to restrict visitors from the construction site of the new domed stadium (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1965, Harris County Commissioners vote to restrict visitors from the construction site of the new domed stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-4-houston-astros-houston-trades-outfielder-lee-maye-and-a-minor-leaguer-to-the-cle</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0104_1967_maye.png?v=1782404344</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 4 in Houston Astros History: Houston trades outfielder Lee Maye and a minor leaguer to the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Jim Landis  (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee Maye, 1967, Houston trades outfielder Lee Maye and a minor leaguer to the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Jim Landis </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-4-houston-astros-infielder-mark-loretta-is-signed-to-a-one-year-contract-he-bats-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0104_2007_loretta.png?v=1782404349</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 4 in Houston Astros History: Infielder Mark Loretta is signed to a one-year contract. He bats .296 with the Astros during two stints (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mark Loretta, 2007, Infielder Mark Loretta is signed to a one-year contract. He bats .296 with the Astros during two stints</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-5-houston-astros-pitcher-don-wilson-at-age-29-dies-at-home-from-carbon-monoxide-po</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0105_1975_wilson.png?v=1782404354</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Houston Astros History: Pitcher Don Wilson , at age 29, dies at home from carbon monoxide poisoning after falling asleep in his car (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Wilson, 1975, Pitcher Don Wilson , at age 29, dies at home from carbon monoxide poisoning after falling asleep in his car</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-5-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-draws-41-7-of-the-vote-in-his-first-year-on-the-base</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0105_2011_team.png?v=1782404358</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell draws 41.7% of the vote in his first year on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, which sets off a (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, Jeff Bagwell draws 41.7% of the vote in his first year on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, which sets off a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-5-houston-astros-michael-brantley-announces-his-retirement-a-five-time-all-star-tw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0105_2024_team.png?v=1782404363</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Houston Astros History: Michael Brantley announces his retirement. A five-time All-Star (twice with Houston), the outfielder leaves (2024)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2024, Michael Brantley announces his retirement. A five-time All-Star (twice with Houston), the outfielder leaves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-5-houston-astros-a-contest-to-name-the-new-houston-ballclub-is-announced-entries-w</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0105_1961_team.png?v=1782404369</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Houston Astros History: A contest to name the new Houston ballclub is announced. Entries will be accepted through the end of the (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1961, A contest to name the new Houston ballclub is announced. Entries will be accepted through the end of the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-6-houston-astros-the-astros-obtain-art-howe-from-the-pittsburgh-pirates-to-complet</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0106_1976_howe.png?v=1782404373</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 6 in Houston Astros History: The Astros obtain Art Howe from the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete a deal the previous month for infielder (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Art Howe, 1976, The Astros obtain Art Howe from the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete a deal the previous month for infielder</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-6-houston-astros-houston-signs-veteran-pitcher-and-former-cy-young-winner-dwight-d</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0106_2000_gooden.png?v=1782404378</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 6 in Houston Astros History: Houston signs veteran pitcher and former Cy Young winner Dwight &quot;Doc&quot; Gooden to a free agent contract. He (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dwight &quot;Doc&quot; Gooden, 2000, Houston signs veteran pitcher and former Cy Young winner Dwight &quot;Doc&quot; Gooden to a free agent contract. He</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-6-houston-astros-craig-biggio-is-elected-to-the-hall-of-fame-with-82-7-of-bbwaa-vo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0106_2015_team.png?v=1782404382</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 6 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio is elected to the Hall of Fame with 82.7% of BBWAA votes in his third year of eligibility (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Craig Biggio is elected to the Hall of Fame with 82.7% of BBWAA votes in his third year of eligibility</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-6-houston-astros-the-astros-deal-outfielder-johnny-weekly-and-cash-to-the-mets-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0106_1966_weekly.png?v=1782404387</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 6 in Houston Astros History: The Astros deal outfielder Johnny Weekly and cash to the Mets for pitcher Gary Kroll . The righthander would (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Johnny Weekly, 1966, The Astros deal outfielder Johnny Weekly and cash to the Mets for pitcher Gary Kroll . The righthander would</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-7-houston-astros-jim-pendleton-is-born-in-st-charles-mo-the-opening-day-left-field</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0107_1924_pendleton.png?v=1782404391</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 7 in Houston Astros History: Jim Pendleton is born in St. Charles, MO. The Opening Day left fielder for the first Colt .45 squad (1924)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Pendleton, 1924, Jim Pendleton is born in St. Charles, MO. The Opening Day left fielder for the first Colt .45 squad</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-7-houston-astros-craig-shipley-is-born-in-parramatta-australia-the-utility-infield</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:19:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0107_1963_shipley.png?v=1782404396</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 7 in Houston Astros History: Craig Shipley is born in Parramatta, Australia. The utility infielder bats .263 in 1995, his lone season as (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Shipley, 1963, Craig Shipley is born in Parramatta, Australia. The utility infielder bats .263 in 1995, his lone season as</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-7-houston-astros-houston-reaches-an-agreement-with-righthander-ryne-stanek-on-a-on</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0107_2021_team.png?v=1782404401</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 7 in Houston Astros History: Houston reaches an agreement with righthander Ryne Stanek on a one-year, $1.1 million contract. After some (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, Houston reaches an agreement with righthander Ryne Stanek on a one-year, $1.1 million contract. After some</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-8-houston-astros-gene-freese-is-born-in-wheeling-wv-a-former-all-star-third-basema</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0108_1934_freese.png?v=1782404405</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 8 in Houston Astros History: Gene Freese is born in Wheeling, WV. A former all-star third baseman, Freese bats .091 in 21 games for the (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Gene Freese, 1934, Gene Freese is born in Wheeling, WV. A former all-star third baseman, Freese bats .091 in 21 games for the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-8-houston-astros-julio-solano-is-born-in-agua-blanca-dr-the-pitcher-would-spend-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>January 8 in Houston Astros History: Julio Solano is born in Agua Blanca, DR. The pitcher would spend his first five big league seasons with the (1960)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Julio Solano, 1960, Julio Solano is born in Agua Blanca, DR. The pitcher would spend his first five big league seasons with the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-8-houston-astros-david-matranga-is-born-in-orange-ca-the-injury-call-up-is-1-for-5</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0108_1977_matranga.png?v=1782404415</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 8 in Houston Astros History: David Matranga is born in Orange, CA. The injury call-up is 1-for-5 in his big league career but he is only (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: David Matranga, 1977, David Matranga is born in Orange, CA. The injury call-up is 1-for-5 in his big league career but he is only</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-8-houston-astros-jim-busby-is-born-in-kenedy-tx-he-bats-2-for-11-as-a-player-coach</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0108_1927_busby.png?v=1782404420</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 8 in Houston Astros History: Jim Busby is born in Kenedy, TX. He bats 2-for-11 as a player/coach in 1962 then continues as a Houston coach (1927)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Busby, 1927, Jim Busby is born in Kenedy, TX. He bats 2-for-11 as a player/coach in 1962 then continues as a Houston coach</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-8-houston-astros-hopes-of-retaining-free-agent-center-fielder-carlos-beltran-are-d</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0108_2005_beltran.png?v=1782404426</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 8 in Houston Astros History: Hopes of retaining free agent center fielder Carlos Beltran are dashed when the deadline to re-sign him (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Carlos Beltran, 2005, Hopes of retaining free agent center fielder Carlos Beltran are dashed when the deadline to re-sign him</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-9-houston-astros-jay-powell-is-born-in-meridian-ms-as-a-reliever-he-wins-eleven-ga</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0109_1972_powell.png?v=1782404431</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 9 in Houston Astros History: Jay Powell is born in Meridian, MS. As a reliever, he wins eleven games and loses ten over four seasons as an (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jay Powell, 1972, Jay Powell is born in Meridian, MS. As a reliever, he wins eleven games and loses ten over four seasons as an</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-9-houston-astros-johnny-temple-dies-at-age-66-in-white-rock-sc-a-five-time-all-sta</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0109_1994_temple.png?v=1782404436</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 9 in Houston Astros History: Johnny Temple dies at age 66 in White Rock, SC. A five-time all-star in Cincinnati, he has a .263 average (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Johnny Temple, 1994, Johnny Temple dies at age 66 in White Rock, SC. A five-time all-star in Cincinnati, he has a .263 average</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-9-houston-astros-lefthander-dave-roberts-dies-of-lung-cancer-in-morgantown-wv-at-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0109_2009_team.png?v=1782404441</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 9 in Houston Astros History: Lefthander Dave Roberts dies of lung cancer in Morgantown, WV at age 64. Roberts pitched for four seasons (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Lefthander Dave Roberts dies of lung cancer in Morgantown, WV at age 64. Roberts pitched for four seasons</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-9-houston-astros-houston-inks-a-pair-of-free-agent-hurlers-one-of-them-is-lefty-pe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0109_1998_schourek.png?v=1782404446</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 9 in Houston Astros History: Houston inks a pair of free agent hurlers. One of them is lefty Pete Schourek , who has a history of arm (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Pete Schourek, 1998, Houston inks a pair of free agent hurlers. One of them is lefty Pete Schourek , who has a history of arm</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-9-houston-astros-astros-kick-off-a-100-city-celebration-tour-by-displaying-the-wor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0109_2018_team.png?v=1782404450</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 9 in Houston Astros History: Astros kick off a 100-city celebration tour by displaying the Worlds Series trophy at the State Capitol in (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, Astros kick off a 100-city celebration tour by displaying the Worlds Series trophy at the State Capitol in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-10-houston-astros-sammy-gervacio-is-born-in-sabana-de-la-mar-dr-in-his-debut-seaso</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0110_1985_team.png?v=1782404454</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 10 in Houston Astros History: Sammy Gervacio is born in Sabana de la Mar, DR. In his debut season (2009), Gervacio posted a 1-1 record and (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1985, Sammy Gervacio is born in Sabana de la Mar, DR. In his debut season (2009), Gervacio posted a 1-1 record and</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-10-houston-astros-first-baseman-glenn-davis-is-traded-to-baltimore-for-outfielder</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:20:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0110_1991_davis.png?v=1782404459</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 10 in Houston Astros History: First baseman Glenn Davis is traded to Baltimore for outfielder Steve Finley and pitchers Curt Schilling and (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1991, First baseman Glenn Davis is traded to Baltimore for outfielder Steve Finley and pitchers Curt Schilling and</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-10-houston-astros-the-astros-acquire-veteran-righthander-rick-rhoden-from-the-yank</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0110_1989_rhoden.png?v=1782404464</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 10 in Houston Astros History: The Astros acquire veteran righthander Rick Rhoden from the Yankees for three minor leaguers. Rhoden starts (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rick Rhoden, 1989, The Astros acquire veteran righthander Rick Rhoden from the Yankees for three minor leaguers. Rhoden starts</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-11-houston-astros-houston-owner-judge-roy-hofheinz-votes-along-with-the-rest-of-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0111_1973_team.png?v=1782404468</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 11 in Houston Astros History: Houston owner Judge Roy Hofheinz votes along with the rest of the National League to allow the American (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1973, Houston owner Judge Roy Hofheinz votes along with the rest of the National League to allow the American</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-11-houston-astros-news-leaks-out-that-an-investment-group-headed-by-former-us-olym</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0111_2010_team.png?v=1782404472</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 11 in Houston Astros History: News leaks out that an investment group headed by former US Olympic Committee chief Harvey Schiller is (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, News leaks out that an investment group headed by former US Olympic Committee chief Harvey Schiller is</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-12-houston-astros-less-than-three-months-since-retiring-pitcher-roger-clemens-retu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0112_2004_clemens.png?v=1782404477</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 12 in Houston Astros History: Less than three months since retiring, pitcher Roger Clemens returns to sign a $5 million-dollar, one-year (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2004, Less than three months since retiring, pitcher Roger Clemens returns to sign a $5 million-dollar, one-year</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-12-houston-astros-brett-myers-a-former-first-round-pick-of-the-phillies-signs-a-on</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0112_2010_team.png?v=1782404481</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 12 in Houston Astros History: Brett Myers, a former first-round pick of the Phillies, signs a one-year deal with an option for 2011. The (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, Brett Myers, a former first-round pick of the Phillies, signs a one-year deal with an option for 2011. The</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-12-houston-astros-casey-candaele-is-born-in-lompoc-ca-the-5-9-utilityman-plays-fiv</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0112_1961_candaele.png?v=1782404486</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 12 in Houston Astros History: Casey Candaele is born in Lompoc, CA. The 5-9 utilityman plays five seasons in Houston (1988-1993) and (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Casey Candaele, 1961, Casey Candaele is born in Lompoc, CA. The 5-9 utilityman plays five seasons in Houston (1988-1993) and</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-12-houston-astros-houston-trades-catcher-alfred-henry-skip-jutze-to-seattle-for-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0112_1977_jutze.png?v=1782404491</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 12 in Houston Astros History: Houston trades catcher Alfred Henry &quot;Skip&quot; Jutze to Seattle for a minor leaguer and cash. After being brought (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Alfred Henry &quot;Skip&quot; Jutze, 1977, Houston trades catcher Alfred Henry &quot;Skip&quot; Jutze to Seattle for a minor leaguer and cash. After being brought</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-13-houston-astros-bob-forsch-is-born-in-sacramento-ca-he-pitches-for-the-astros-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0113_1950_forsch.png?v=1782404495</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 13 in Houston Astros History: Bob Forsch is born in Sacramento, CA. He pitches for the Astros in 1988 and 1989, compiling a 5-9 record. His (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Forsch, 1950, Bob Forsch is born in Sacramento, CA. He pitches for the Astros in 1988 and 1989, compiling a 5-9 record. His</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-13-houston-astros-preston-gomez-the-astros-first-minority-manager-dies-in-fullerto</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0113_2009_team.png?v=1782404500</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 13 in Houston Astros History: Preston Gomez, the Astros&apos; first minority manager, dies in Fullerton, CA at age 85. The Cuban native had been (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Preston Gomez, the Astros&apos; first minority manager, dies in Fullerton, CA at age 85. The Cuban native had been</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-13-houston-astros-astros-trade-joe-musgrove-colin-moran-michael-feliz-and-a-minor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0113_2018_team.png?v=1782404504</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 13 in Houston Astros History: Astros trade Joe Musgrove, Colin Moran, Michael Feliz and a minor leaguer to Pittsburgh for pitcher Gerrit (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, Astros trade Joe Musgrove, Colin Moran, Michael Feliz and a minor leaguer to Pittsburgh for pitcher Gerrit</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-13-houston-astros-major-league-baseball-hands-down-its-punishment-to-the-astros-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0113_2020_team.png?v=1782404508</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 13 in Houston Astros History: Major League Baseball hands down its punishment to the Astros for the sign-stealing scandal of 2017. General (2020)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2020, Major League Baseball hands down its punishment to the Astros for the sign-stealing scandal of 2017. General</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-13-houston-astros-orlando-miller-is-born-in-changuinola-panama-the-shortstop-would</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0113_1969_miller.png?v=1782404513</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 13 in Houston Astros History: Orlando Miller is born in Changuinola, Panama. The shortstop would break out in 1994 with a .325 average and (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Orlando Miller, 1969, Orlando Miller is born in Changuinola, Panama. The shortstop would break out in 1994 with a .325 average and</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-14-houston-astros-hilario-sandy-valdespino-is-born-in-san-jose-de-las-lajas-cuba-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:21:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0114_1939_valdespino.png?v=1782404517</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 14 in Houston Astros History: Hilario &quot;Sandy&quot; Valdespino is born in San Jose de las Lajas, Cuba. The reserve outfielder bats .244 for the (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Hilario &quot;Sandy&quot; Valdespino, 1939, Hilario &quot;Sandy&quot; Valdespino is born in San Jose de las Lajas, Cuba. The reserve outfielder bats .244 for the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-14-houston-astros-mel-stottlemyre-sr-the-astros-pitching-coach-from-1994-95-passes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0114_2019_team.png?v=1782404521</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 14 in Houston Astros History: Mel Stottlemyre Sr., the Astros&apos; pitching coach from 1994-95, passes away from cancer at age 77. In an (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2019, Mel Stottlemyre Sr., the Astros&apos; pitching coach from 1994-95, passes away from cancer at age 77. In an</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-14-houston-astros-the-astros-swap-catcher-brad-ausmus-and-pitcher-c-j-nitkowski-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0114_1999_ausmus.png?v=1782404526</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 14 in Houston Astros History: The Astros swap catcher Brad Ausmus and pitcher C.J. Nitkowski to Detroit for five players including catcher (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brad Ausmus, 1999, The Astros swap catcher Brad Ausmus and pitcher C.J. Nitkowski to Detroit for five players including catcher</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-14-houston-astros-houston-acquires-slugger-evan-gattis-along-with-reliever-james-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>January 14 in Houston Astros History: Houston acquires slugger Evan Gattis, along with reliever James Hoyt, from Atlanta for pitcher Mike (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Houston acquires slugger Evan Gattis, along with reliever James Hoyt, from Atlanta for pitcher Mike</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-15-houston-astros-mike-marshall-is-born-in-adrian-mi-he-pitches-in-only-four-games</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>January 15 in Houston Astros History: Mike Marshall is born in Adrian, MI. He pitches in only four games as an Astro in 1970 before he is sent to (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Marshall, 1943, Mike Marshall is born in Adrian, MI. He pitches in only four games as an Astro in 1970 before he is sent to</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-15-houston-astros-during-congressional-hearings-about-the-use-of-performance-enhan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0115_2008_team.png?v=1782404539</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 15 in Houston Astros History: During congressional hearings about the use of performance enhancing drugs, an order is issued for the FBI to (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, During congressional hearings about the use of performance enhancing drugs, an order is issued for the FBI to</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-16-houston-astros-jim-bear-owens-is-born-in-gifford-pa-owens-would-compile-an-18-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0116_1934_owens.png?v=1782404544</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Houston Astros History: Jim &quot;Bear&quot; Owens is born in Gifford, PA. Owens would compile an 18-20 record in four seasons of relief in (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim &quot;Bear&quot; Owens, 1934, Jim &quot;Bear&quot; Owens is born in Gifford, PA. Owens would compile an 18-20 record in four seasons of relief in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-16-houston-astros-ron-villone-is-born-in-bergenfield-nj-the-much-travelled-lefty-p</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0116_1970_villone.png?v=1782404549</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Houston Astros History: Ron Villone is born in Bergenfield, NJ. The much-travelled lefty posts an 11-13 record in two stints with (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ron Villone, 1970, Ron Villone is born in Bergenfield, NJ. The much-travelled lefty posts an 11-13 record in two stints with</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-16-houston-astros-jim-deshaies-former-astro-lefthander-and-broadcaster-receives-on</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>January 16 in Houston Astros History: Jim Deshaies , former Astro lefthander and broadcaster, receives one vote in the Hall of Fame balloting. It (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Deshaies, 2001, Jim Deshaies , former Astro lefthander and broadcaster, receives one vote in the Hall of Fame balloting. It</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-17-houston-astros-chalmer-luman-harris-is-born-in-new-castle-al-he-would-become-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0117_1915_harris.png?v=1782404557</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 17 in Houston Astros History: Chalmer Luman Harris is born in New Castle, AL. He would become the first manager of an indoor baseball team (1915)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Chalmer Luman Harris, 1915, Chalmer Luman Harris is born in New Castle, AL. He would become the first manager of an indoor baseball team</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-17-houston-astros-jeff-tabaka-is-born-in-barberton-oh-the-southpaw-reliever-compil</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0117_1964_tabaka.png?v=1782404562</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 17 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Tabaka is born in Barberton, OH. The southpaw reliever compiles a 1-2 record with one save over the 1995 (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Tabaka, 1964, Jeff Tabaka is born in Barberton, OH. The southpaw reliever compiles a 1-2 record with one save over the 1995</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-17-houston-astros-the-houston-sports-association-buys-the-minor-league-houston-buf</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0117_1961_team.png?v=1782404566</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 17 in Houston Astros History: The Houston Sports Association buys the minor league Houston Buffs, a team affiliated with the St. Louis (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1961, The Houston Sports Association buys the minor league Houston Buffs, a team affiliated with the St. Louis</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-17-houston-astros-the-astros-sign-catcher-luis-pujols-as-a-free-agent-he-would-be</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0117_1973_pujols.png?v=1782404570</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 17 in Houston Astros History: The Astros sign catcher Luis Pujols as a free agent. He would be a reserve for the Astros for seven seasons (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Luis Pujols, 1973, The Astros sign catcher Luis Pujols as a free agent. He would be a reserve for the Astros for seven seasons</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-18-houston-astros-harris-county-officials-and-members-of-the-houston-sports-associ</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>January 18 in Houston Astros History: Harris County officials and members of the Houston Sports Association stump for votes in favor of the (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1961, Harris County officials and members of the Houston Sports Association stump for votes in favor of the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-18-houston-astros-wandy-rodriguez-is-born-in-santiago-d-r-the-lefthander-had-an-80</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:22:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0118_1979_rodriguez.png?v=1782404579</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 18 in Houston Astros History: Wandy Rodriguez is born in Santiago, D.R. The lefthander had an 80-84 record with a 4.04 ERA in eight seasons (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Wandy Rodriguez, 1979, Wandy Rodriguez is born in Santiago, D.R. The lefthander had an 80-84 record with a 4.04 ERA in eight seasons</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-18-houston-astros-first-baseman-jeff-bagwell-is-voted-into-the-baseball-hall-of-fa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0118_2017_team.png?v=1782404584</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 18 in Houston Astros History: First baseman Jeff Bagwell is voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame with 86.2% of the vote, along with catcher (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, First baseman Jeff Bagwell is voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame with 86.2% of the vote, along with catcher</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-19-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-is-the-first-recipient-of-the-jim-umbricht-award</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0119_1965_aspromonte.png?v=1782404588</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 19 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte is the first recipient of the Jim Umbricht Award , given to the team&apos;s most valuable player (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1965, Bob Aspromonte is the first recipient of the Jim Umbricht Award , given to the team&apos;s most valuable player</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-19-houston-astros-two-former-houston-first-round-draft-choices-are-born-on-this-da</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0119_1971_nevin.png?v=1782404593</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 19 in Houston Astros History: Two former Houston first round draft choices are born on this day. Infielder Phil Nevin is born in Fullerton (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Phil Nevin, 1971, Two former Houston first round draft choices are born on this day. Infielder Phil Nevin is born in Fullerton</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-19-houston-astros-astros-deal-outfielder-dexter-fowler-to-the-cubs-for-infielder-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0119_2015_team.png?v=1782404598</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 19 in Houston Astros History: Astros deal outfielder Dexter Fowler to the Cubs for infielder Luis Valbuena and pitcher Dan Straily (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Astros deal outfielder Dexter Fowler to the Cubs for infielder Luis Valbuena and pitcher Dan Straily</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-19-houston-astros-orlando-palmeiro-s-born-in-hoboken-nj-the-free-agent-pickup-bats</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0119_1969_palmeiro.png?v=1782404602</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 19 in Houston Astros History: Orlando Palmeiro s born in Hoboken, NJ. The free agent pickup bats .258 as a reserve outfielder over four (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Orlando Palmeiro, 1969, Orlando Palmeiro s born in Hoboken, NJ. The free agent pickup bats .258 as a reserve outfielder over four</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-19-houston-astros-houston-inks-pitchers-mark-grant-and-eric-bell-to-contracts-neit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0119_1993_grant.png?v=1782404607</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 19 in Houston Astros History: Houston inks pitchers Mark Grant and Eric Bell to contracts. Neither wins a game for the Astros, appearing in (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mark Grant, 1993, Houston inks pitchers Mark Grant and Eric Bell to contracts. Neither wins a game for the Astros, appearing in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-20-houston-astros-matt-albers-is-born-in-houston-tx-the-righthanded-prospect-compi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0120_1983_albers.png?v=1782404611</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 20 in Houston Astros History: Matt Albers is born in Houston, TX. The righthanded prospect compiles a 4-13 record playing for his hometown (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Matt Albers, 1983, Matt Albers is born in Houston, TX. The righthanded prospect compiles a 4-13 record playing for his hometown</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-20-houston-astros-looking-to-solve-their-shortstop-woes-the-colts-trade-two-pitche</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0120_1964_dickson.png?v=1782404617</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 20 in Houston Astros History: Looking to solve their shortstop woes, the Colts trade two pitchers, Jim Dickson and Wally Wolf, and cash to (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Dickson, 1964, Looking to solve their shortstop woes, the Colts trade two pitchers, Jim Dickson and Wally Wolf, and cash to</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-20-houston-astros-houston-signs-free-agent-outfielder-colby-rasmus-to-a-one-year-d</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0120_2015_team.png?v=1782404621</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 20 in Houston Astros History: Houston signs free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus to a one-year deal. After smashing 25 home runs and starring (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Houston signs free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus to a one-year deal. After smashing 25 home runs and starring</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-21-houston-astros-roger-clemens-forestalls-retirement-yet-again-signing-the-riches</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0121_2005_clemens.png?v=1782404626</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 21 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens forestalls retirement yet again, signing the richest salary ever for a pitcher as he agrees to (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2005, Roger Clemens forestalls retirement yet again, signing the richest salary ever for a pitcher as he agrees to</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-21-houston-astros-reliever-dave-smith-is-born-in-richmond-ca-he-would-register-199</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0121_1955_smith.png?v=1782404631</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 21 in Houston Astros History: Reliever Dave Smith is born in Richmond, CA. He would register 199 saves for Houston and was named to the (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Smith, 1955, Reliever Dave Smith is born in Richmond, CA. He would register 199 saves for Houston and was named to the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-21-houston-astros-houston-signs-four-players-to-minor-league-deals-but-all-will-se</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:23:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0121_1999_williams.png?v=1782404635</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 21 in Houston Astros History: Houston signs four players to minor league deals but all will see action with the Astros. Pitchers Brian (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brian Williams, 1999, Houston signs four players to minor league deals but all will see action with the Astros. Pitchers Brian</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/january-3-kansas-city-royals-kansas-city-royals-release-veteran-reliever-lindy-mcdaniel-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0103_1977_team.png?v=1782404640</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 3 in Kansas City Royals History: Kansas City Royals release veteran reliever Lindy McDaniel (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1977, Kansas City Royals release veteran reliever Lindy McDaniel</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-22-houston-astros-star-outfielder-rusty-staub-is-traded-to-montreal-for-outfielder</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0122_1969_staub.png?v=1782404640</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 22 in Houston Astros History: Star outfielder Rusty Staub is traded to Montreal for outfielder Jesus Alou and first baseman Donn Clendenon (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1969, Star outfielder Rusty Staub is traded to Montreal for outfielder Jesus Alou and first baseman Donn Clendenon</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/january-5-kansas-city-royals-the-mets-trade-vince-coleman-to-the-royals-along-with-500-000</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0105_1994_team.png?v=1782404644</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Kansas City Royals History: The Mets trade Vince Coleman to the Royals along with $500,000, reacquiring Kevin McReynolds (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1994, The Mets trade Vince Coleman to the Royals along with $500,000, reacquiring Kevin McReynolds</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-22-houston-astros-don-bryant-passes-away-at-age-73-in-gainesville-fl-the-catcher-p</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0122_2015_team.png?v=1782404645</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 22 in Houston Astros History: Don Bryant passes away at age 73 in Gainesville, FL. The catcher played in 46 games for the Astros (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Don Bryant passes away at age 73 in Gainesville, FL. The catcher played in 46 games for the Astros</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/january-16-kansas-city-royals-harmon-killebrew-released-by-twins-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0116_1975_team.png?v=1782404648</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Kansas City Royals History: Harmon Killebrew released by twins (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1975, Harmon Killebrew released by twins</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-22-houston-astros-leon-roberts-is-born-in-vicksburg-mi-the-outfielder-would-bat-26</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0122_1951_roberts.png?v=1782404649</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 22 in Houston Astros History: Leon Roberts is born in Vicksburg, MI. The outfielder would bat .267 with seven home runs over parts of two (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Leon Roberts, 1951, Leon Roberts is born in Vicksburg, MI. The outfielder would bat .267 with seven home runs over parts of two</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/january-17-kansas-city-royals-kansas-city-royals-release-18-year-veteran-tommy-davis-endin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0117_1977_team.png?v=1782404652</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 17 in Kansas City Royals History: KANSAS CITY ROYALS RELEASE 18-YEAR VETERAN TOMMY DAVIS, ENDING HIS CAREER (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1977, KANSAS CITY ROYALS RELEASE 18-YEAR VETERAN TOMMY DAVIS, ENDING HIS CAREER</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-22-houston-astros-tommie-agee-dies-of-a-heart-attack-in-new-york-ny-at-age-58-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0122_2001_agee.png?v=1782404654</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 22 in Houston Astros History: Tommie Agee dies of a heart attack in New York, NY at age 58. The outfielder, a hero of the 1969 &quot;Miracle (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tommie Agee, 2001, Tommie Agee dies of a heart attack in New York, NY at age 58. The outfielder, a hero of the 1969 &quot;Miracle</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/january-18-kansas-city-royals-in-a-four-team-trade-the-milwaukee-brewers-send-catcher-jim</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0118_1985_team.png?v=1782404657</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 18 in Kansas City Royals History: In a four-team trade, the Milwaukee Brewers send catcher Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1985, In a four-team trade, the Milwaukee Brewers send catcher Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-23-houston-astros-joey-amalfitano-is-born-in-san-pedro-ca-he-s-the-opening-day-sec</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0123_1934_amalfitano.png?v=1782404658</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 23 in Houston Astros History: Joey Amalfitano is born in San Pedro, CA. He&apos;s the Opening Day second baseman for the first Houston Colts in (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joey Amalfitano, 1934, Joey Amalfitano is born in San Pedro, CA. He&apos;s the Opening Day second baseman for the first Houston Colts in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/january-20-kansas-city-royals-veteran-reliever-lee-smith-and-third-baseman-terry-pendleton</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0120_1998_team.png?v=1782404661</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 20 in Kansas City Royals History: Veteran reliever Lee Smith and third baseman Terry Pendleton sign minor league contracts with the Kansas City Royals (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1998, Veteran reliever Lee Smith and third baseman Terry Pendleton sign minor league contracts with the Kansas City Royals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-23-houston-astros-don-nottebart-is-born-in-west-newton-ma-he-would-toss-the-first</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0123_1936_nottebart.png?v=1782404663</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 23 in Houston Astros History: Don Nottebart is born in West Newton, MA. He would toss the first no-hitter in franchise history in 1963 (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Nottebart, 1936, Don Nottebart is born in West Newton, MA. He would toss the first no-hitter in franchise history in 1963</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-23-houston-astros-brandon-duckworth-is-born-in-salt-lake-city-ut-he-posts-a-1-3-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0123_1976_duckworth.png?v=1782404667</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 23 in Houston Astros History: Brandon Duckworth is born in Salt Lake City, UT. He posts a 1-3 record in spot duty during the 2004 and 2005 (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brandon Duckworth, 1976, Brandon Duckworth is born in Salt Lake City, UT. He posts a 1-3 record in spot duty during the 2004 and 2005</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/january-21-kansas-city-royals-four-time-gold-glove-award-winner-cesar-ger-nimo-is-traded-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0121_1981_team.png?v=1782404668</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 21 in Kansas City Royals History: Four-time Gold Glove Award winner Cesar Gerónimo is traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Kansas City Royals (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1981, Four-time Gold Glove Award winner Cesar Gerónimo is traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Kansas City Royals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/february-5-kansas-city-royals-the-toronto-blue-jays-acquire-minor-league-first-baseman-cec</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0205_1893_team.png?v=1782404672</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 5 in Kansas City Royals History: The Toronto Blue Jays acquire minor league first baseman Cecil Fielder from the Kansas City Royals (1893)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1893, The Toronto Blue Jays acquire minor league first baseman Cecil Fielder from the Kansas City Royals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-23-houston-astros-houston-signs-outfielder-pete-incaviglia-and-reliever-doug-jones</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0123_1992_incaviglia.png?v=1782404672</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 23 in Houston Astros History: Houston signs outfielder Pete Incaviglia and reliever Doug Jones as free agents. Jones would become the club (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Pete Incaviglia, 1992, Houston signs outfielder Pete Incaviglia and reliever Doug Jones as free agents. Jones would become the club</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/february-8-kansas-city-royals-emil-brown-defeats-the-kansas-city-royals-in-salary-arbitrat</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0208_2006_team.png?v=1782404676</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 8 in Kansas City Royals History: Emil Brown defeats the Kansas City Royals in salary arbitration and will get his request for $1,775,000 (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 2006, Emil Brown defeats the Kansas City Royals in salary arbitration and will get his request for $1,775,000</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-23-houston-astros-after-signing-30-something-veterans-turk-wendell-and-dave-burba</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0123_2005_team.png?v=1782404677</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 23 in Houston Astros History: After signing 30-something veterans Turk Wendell and Dave Burba to spring contracts, the Astros really get (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2005, After signing 30-something veterans Turk Wendell and Dave Burba to spring contracts, the Astros really get</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/march-13-kansas-city-royals-the-father-and-son-team-of-hal-and-brian-mcrae-appears-togethe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0313_1986_team.png?v=1782404681</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 13 in Kansas City Royals History: the father-and-son team of Hal and Brian McRae appears together in an exhibition game for the Kansas City Royals. (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1986, the father-and-son team of Hal and Brian McRae appears together in an exhibition game for the Kansas City Royals.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-24-houston-astros-comedian-bill-dana-is-named-the-first-official-mascot-of-the-hou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0124_1965_team.png?v=1782404681</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 24 in Houston Astros History: Comedian Bill Dana is named the first official mascot of the Houston Astros by Judge Hofheinz. The comic (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1965, Comedian Bill Dana is named the first official mascot of the Houston Astros by Judge Hofheinz. The comic</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/march-13-kansas-city-royals-gum-replaces-tootpick-for-ul-washington-1981</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0313_1981_team.png?v=1782404685</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 13 in Kansas City Royals History: Gum replaces tootpick for UL Washington (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1981, Gum replaces tootpick for UL Washington</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-24-houston-astros-ross-powell-is-born-in-grand-rapids-mi-the-lefhander-appears-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0124_1968_powell.png?v=1782404686</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 24 in Houston Astros History: Ross Powell is born in Grand Rapids, MI. The lefhander appears in 27 games in relief during 1994 and 1995 but (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ross Powell, 1968, Ross Powell is born in Grand Rapids, MI. The lefhander appears in 27 games in relief during 1994 and 1995 but</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/march-18-kansas-city-royals-famed-batting-coach-charley-lau-dies-from-cancer-at-the-age-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0318_1984_team.png?v=1782404690</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 18 in Kansas City Royals History: famed batting coach Charley Lau dies from cancer at the age of 50 (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1984, famed batting coach Charley Lau dies from cancer at the age of 50</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-25-houston-astros-ernie-fazio-is-born-in-oakland-ca-one-of-the-first-houston-bonus</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0125_1942_fazio.png?v=1782404691</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Houston Astros History: Ernie Fazio is born in Oakland, CA. One of the first Houston bonus babies, he fails to hit over .200 with the (1942)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ernie Fazio, 1942, Ernie Fazio is born in Oakland, CA. One of the first Houston bonus babies, he fails to hit over .200 with the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/march-21-kansas-city-royals-one-of-the-two-american-league-expansion-teams-announces-its-n</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0321_1968_team.png?v=1782404694</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 21 in Kansas City Royals History: One of the two American League expansion teams announces its nickname, The Kansas City “Royals” (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1968, One of the two American League expansion teams announces its nickname, The Kansas City “Royals”</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-25-houston-astros-vern-ruhle-is-born-in-midland-mi-ruhle-spends-seven-seasons-as-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0125_1951_ruhle.png?v=1782404695</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Houston Astros History: Vern Ruhle is born in Midland, MI. Ruhle spends seven seasons as an Astro pitcher, best known for taking over (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Vern Ruhle, 1951, Vern Ruhle is born in Midland, MI. Ruhle spends seven seasons as an Astro pitcher, best known for taking over</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/march-22-kansas-city-royals-american-league-president-lee-macphail-suspends-baltimore-orio</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:24:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0322_1981_team.png?v=1782404698</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 22 in Kansas City Royals History: American League President Lee MacPhail suspends Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1981, American League President Lee MacPhail suspends Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-25-houston-astros-philip-barzilla-is-born-in-houston-tx-the-lefthander-tosses-1-3r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0125_1979_barzilla.png?v=1782404700</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Houston Astros History: Philip Barzilla is born in Houston, TX. The lefthander tosses 1/3rd of an inning for the hometown team in (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Philip Barzilla, 1979, Philip Barzilla is born in Houston, TX. The lefthander tosses 1/3rd of an inning for the hometown team in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/april-4-kansas-city-royals-george-bell-smacks-3-homeruns-on-opening-day-1988</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0404_1988_team.png?v=1782404703</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Kansas City Royals History: George Bell smacks 3 homeruns on opening day (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1988, George Bell smacks 3 homeruns on opening day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-25-houston-astros-slugger-daryle-ward-is-traded-to-los-angeles-for-minor-league-pi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0125_2003_ward.png?v=1782404704</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Houston Astros History: Slugger Daryle Ward is traded to Los Angeles for minor league pitcher Ruddy Lugo, younger brother of (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Daryle Ward, 2003, Slugger Daryle Ward is traded to Los Angeles for minor league pitcher Ruddy Lugo, younger brother of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/april-13-kansas-city-royals-twins-and-royals-set-record-for-hit-batters-1971</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0413_1971_team.png?v=1782404707</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Kansas City Royals History: Twins and Royals set record for hit batters (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1971, Twins and Royals set record for hit batters</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-26-houston-astros-houston-signs-first-baseman-sid-bream-as-a-backup-to-jeff-bagwel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0126_1994_bream.png?v=1782404709</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 26 in Houston Astros History: Houston signs first baseman Sid Bream . As a backup to Jeff Bagwell , he contributes mostly as a (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Sid Bream, 1994, Houston signs first baseman Sid Bream . As a backup to Jeff Bagwell , he contributes mostly as a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/april-13-kansas-city-royals-the-first-q-battery-in-major-league-history-occurs-when-dan-qu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 13 in Kansas City Royals History: The first Q battery in major league history occurs, when Dan Quisenberry (pitcher) and Jamie Quirk (catcher) of the Kansas City Ro (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1980, The first Q battery in major league history occurs, when Dan Quisenberry (pitcher) and Jamie Quirk (catcher) of the Kansas City Ro</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-26-houston-astros-jimy-williams-passes-away-at-age-80-in-tarpon-springs-fl-william</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0126_2024_team.png?v=1782404714</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 26 in Houston Astros History: Jimy Williams passes away at age 80 in Tarpon Springs, FL. Williams skippered the Astros from 2002-04 (2024)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2024, Jimy Williams passes away at age 80 in Tarpon Springs, FL. Williams skippered the Astros from 2002-04</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/april-19-kansas-city-royals-saberhagen-stops-tigers-streak-at-9-collects-first-career-win</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0419_1984_team.png?v=1782404715</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Kansas City Royals History: Saberhagen stops tigers streak at 9, collects first career win (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1984, Saberhagen stops tigers streak at 9, collects first career win</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-26-houston-astros-astros-ink-pitcher-terry-clark-who-had-played-two-seasons-with-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0126_1990_clark.png?v=1782404718</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 26 in Houston Astros History: Astros ink pitcher Terry Clark who had played two seasons with the Angels. The righthander appears in just (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Terry Clark, 1990, Astros ink pitcher Terry Clark who had played two seasons with the Angels. The righthander appears in just</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/april-20-kansas-city-royals-george-brett-belts-three-home-runs-including-game-winner-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0420_1983_team.png?v=1782404719</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Kansas City Royals History: George Brett belts three home runs including game winner (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1983, George Brett belts three home runs including game winner</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-26-houston-astros-a-new-rivalry-gets-a-name-the-astros-and-the-texas-rangers-annou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0126_2001_team_2c11c17c-2a93-4d2d-90f1-e5c7b9cd2fca.png?v=1782404723</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 26 in Houston Astros History: A new rivalry gets a name. The Astros and the Texas Rangers announce together that their new interleague (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2001, A new rivalry gets a name. The Astros and the Texas Rangers announce together that their new interleague</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/april-20-kansas-city-royals-boston-red-sox-play-first-game-after-marathon-bombings-2013</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 20 in Kansas City Royals History: Boston Red Sox play first game after Marathon Bombings (2013)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 2013, Boston Red Sox play first game after Marathon Bombings</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-27-houston-astros-in-a-rare-spending-spree-the-astros-sign-four-free-agents-pitche</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>January 27 in Houston Astros History: In a rare spending spree, the Astros sign four free agents, pitchers Joe Boever and Rob Murphy along with (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Boever, 1992, In a rare spending spree, the Astros sign four free agents, pitchers Joe Boever and Rob Murphy along with</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/april-25-kansas-city-royals-royals-end-12-game-losing-streak-2012</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0425_2012_team.png?v=1782404729</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Kansas City Royals History: Royals end 12 game losing streak (2012)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 2012, Royals end 12 game losing streak</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-27-houston-astros-phil-plantier-is-born-in-manchester-nh-the-powerful-outfielder-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0127_1969_plantier.png?v=1782404732</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 27 in Houston Astros History: Phil Plantier is born in Manchester, NH. The powerful outfielder came to Houston in the mega-trade with San (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Phil Plantier, 1969, Phil Plantier is born in Manchester, NH. The powerful outfielder came to Houston in the mega-trade with San</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-2-kansas-city-royals-mookie-betts-hits-three-solo-homers-to-lead-the-red-sox-to-a-5-4</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0502_2018_team.png?v=1782404733</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Kansas City Royals History: Mookie Betts hits three solo homers to lead the Red Sox to a 5 – 4 win over the Royals (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 2018, Mookie Betts hits three solo homers to lead the Red Sox to a 5 – 4 win over the Royals</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-27-houston-astros-the-end-may-be-near-for-jeff-bagwell-s-15-year-run-in-houston-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0127_2006_bagwell.png?v=1782404737</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 27 in Houston Astros History: The end may be near for Jeff Bagwell &apos;s 15-year run in Houston. The Astros announce they have filed an (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2006, The end may be near for Jeff Bagwell &apos;s 15-year run in Houston. The Astros announce they have filed an</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-11-kansas-city-royals-manny-ramirez-hits-a-1st-inning-grand-slam-and-adds-a-two-run-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0511_2000_team.png?v=1782404738</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Kansas City Royals History: Manny Ramirez hits a 1st-inning grand slam and adds a two-run home run to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 16 – 0 rout of the Kansa (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 2000, Manny Ramirez hits a 1st-inning grand slam and adds a two-run home run to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 16 – 0 rout of the Kansa</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-28-houston-astros-pete-runnels-is-born-in-lufkin-tx-the-two-time-american-league-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0128_1928_runnels.png?v=1782404741</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 28 in Houston Astros History: Pete Runnels is born in Lufkin, TX. The two-time American League batting champion is dealt to Houston for (1928)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Pete Runnels, 1928, Pete Runnels is born in Lufkin, TX. The two-time American League batting champion is dealt to Houston for</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-12-kansas-city-royals-at-royals-stadium-a-potential-game-ending-routine-fly-ball-becom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0512_1978_team.png?v=1782404742</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Kansas City Royals History: At Royals Stadium, a potential game-ending routine fly ball becomes an Amos Otis walk-off inside-the-park home run as Reggie Jacks (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1978, At Royals Stadium, a potential game-ending routine fly ball becomes an Amos Otis walk-off inside-the-park home run as Reggie Jacks</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-28-houston-astros-dequam-lawesley-wright-is-born-in-birmingham-al-the-lefthanded-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0128_1985_team.png?v=1782404746</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 28 in Houston Astros History: Dequam LaWesley Wright is born in Birmingham, AL. The lefthanded reliever crafts an 8-9 record in his four (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1985, Dequam LaWesley Wright is born in Birmingham, AL. The lefthanded reliever crafts an 8-9 record in his four</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-12-kansas-city-royals-paul-molitor-hits-3-homeruns-in-brewers-loss-to-royals-1982</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0512_1982_team.png?v=1782404746</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Kansas City Royals History: Paul Molitor hits 3 homeruns in Brewers loss to Royals (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1982, Paul Molitor hits 3 homeruns in Brewers loss to Royals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-28-houston-astros-curt-blefary-dies-at-age-57-in-pompano-beach-fl-he-had-one-seaso</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0128_2001_blefary.png?v=1782404751</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 28 in Houston Astros History: Curt Blefary dies at age 57 in Pompano Beach, FL. He had one season in Houston as the team&apos;s regular first (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Curt Blefary, 2001, Curt Blefary dies at age 57 in Pompano Beach, FL. He had one season in Houston as the team&apos;s regular first</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-13-kansas-city-royals-george-brett-of-the-kansas-city-royals-hits-his-300th-home-run-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0513_1993_team.png?v=1782404751</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Kansas City Royals History: George Brett of the Kansas City Royals hits his 300th home run (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1993, George Brett of the Kansas City Royals hits his 300th home run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-29-houston-astros-manager-harry-craft-and-general-manager-paul-richards-begin-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0129_1962_craft.png?v=1782404756</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 29 in Houston Astros History: Manager Harry Craft and General Manager Paul Richards begin the first winter publicity caravan in team (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Harry Craft, 1962, Manager Harry Craft and General Manager Paul Richards begin the first winter publicity caravan in team</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-13-kansas-city-royals-with-18-hits-over-6-games-brett-raises-average-to-396-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 13 in Kansas City Royals History: With 18 hits over 6 Games Brett raises average to .396 (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1976, With 18 hits over 6 Games Brett raises average to .396</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-14-kansas-city-royals-the-first-no-hitter-is-thrown-by-a-kansas-city-pitcher-at-royals</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0514_1977_team.png?v=1782404760</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Kansas City Royals History: The first no-hitter is thrown by a Kansas City pitcher at Royals Stadium when Jim Colborn blanks the Rangers, 6-0. California’s fi (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1977, The first no-hitter is thrown by a Kansas City pitcher at Royals Stadium when Jim Colborn blanks the Rangers, 6-0. California’s fi</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-29-houston-astros-brian-meyer-is-born-in-camden-nj-in-parts-of-three-seasons-with</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0129_1963_meyer.png?v=1782404760</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 29 in Houston Astros History: Brian Meyer is born in Camden, NJ. In parts of three seasons with the Astros (1988-1990), he notches two (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brian Meyer, 1963, Brian Meyer is born in Camden, NJ. In parts of three seasons with the Astros (1988-1990), he notches two</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-15-kansas-city-royals-california-s-nolan-ryan-strikes-out-12-and-hurls-his-first-caree</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0515_1973_team.png?v=1782404764</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Kansas City Royals History: California’s Nolan Ryan strikes out 12 and hurls his first career no-hitter (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1973, California’s Nolan Ryan strikes out 12 and hurls his first career no-hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-29-houston-astros-lance-berkman-announces-his-retirement-after-15-big-league-seaso</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0129_2014_team.png?v=1782404765</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 29 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman announces his retirement after 15 big league seasons, 11 of those (1999-2010) with the Astros (2014)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2014, Lance Berkman announces his retirement after 15 big league seasons, 11 of those (1999-2010) with the Astros</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-16-kansas-city-royals-carlton-fisk-of-the-chicago-white-sox-hits-for-the-cycle-1984</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0516_1984_team.png?v=1782404768</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Kansas City Royals History: Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox hits for the cycle (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1984, Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox hits for the cycle</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-29-houston-astros-johnnie-dusty-baker-is-hired-as-the-new-manager-of-the-astros-ta</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0129_2020_team.png?v=1782404769</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 29 in Houston Astros History: Johnnie &quot;Dusty&quot; Baker is hired as the new manager of the Astros, tasked to lead the team both in defense of (2020)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2020, Johnnie &quot;Dusty&quot; Baker is hired as the new manager of the Astros, tasked to lead the team both in defense of</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-17-kansas-city-royals-lonnie-smith-traded-to-kansas-city-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 17 in Kansas City Royals History: Lonnie Smith traded to Kansas City (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1985, Lonnie Smith traded to Kansas City</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-30-houston-astros-houston-inks-a-pair-of-veterans-pitcher-dan-schatzeder-and-outfi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0130_1989_schatzeder.png?v=1782404774</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 30 in Houston Astros History: Houston inks a pair of veterans, pitcher Dan Schatzeder and outfielder Greg Gross as free agents. Gross bats (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dan Schatzeder, 1989, Houston inks a pair of veterans, pitcher Dan Schatzeder and outfielder Greg Gross as free agents. Gross bats</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-19-kansas-city-royals-jon-lester-of-the-boston-red-sox-hurls-a-no-hitter-at-fenway-vs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0519_2008_team.png?v=1782404777</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Kansas City Royals History: Jon Lester of the Boston Red Sox hurls a no-hitter at Fenway vs Kansas City (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 2008, Jon Lester of the Boston Red Sox hurls a no-hitter at Fenway vs Kansas City</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-30-houston-astros-the-city-of-houston-proclaims-jeff-bagwell-day-to-celebrate-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0130_2007_bagwell.png?v=1782404778</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 30 in Houston Astros History: The City of Houston proclaims Jeff Bagwell Day to celebrate the 15-year career of the Astros slugger. The (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2007, The City of Houston proclaims Jeff Bagwell Day to celebrate the 15-year career of the Astros slugger. The</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-23-kansas-city-royals-first-place-oakland-a-s-manager-quits-a-s-finish-last-1978</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0523_1978_team.png?v=1782404781</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Kansas City Royals History: First Place Oakland A’s Manager quits A’s finish last (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1978, First Place Oakland A’s Manager quits A’s finish last</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-31-houston-astros-lynn-nolan-ryan-is-born-in-refugio-tx-he-would-pitch-nine-season</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0131_1947_ryan.png?v=1782404783</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 31 in Houston Astros History: Lynn Nolan Ryan is born in Refugio, TX. He would pitch nine seasons in Houston (1980-1988), winning two ERA (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lynn Nolan Ryan, 1947, Lynn Nolan Ryan is born in Refugio, TX. He would pitch nine seasons in Houston (1980-1988), winning two ERA</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-24-kansas-city-royals-the-twins-bert-blyleven-one-hits-the-royals-to-win-2-0-ed-kirkpa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0524_1973_team.png?v=1782404785</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Kansas City Royals History: The Twins’ Bert Blyleven one-hits the Royals to win‚ 2 – 0. Ed Kirkpatrick’s bunt single in the 5th is the only hit. (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1973, The Twins’ Bert Blyleven one-hits the Royals to win‚ 2 – 0. Ed Kirkpatrick’s bunt single in the 5th is the only hit.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-31-houston-astros-18-year-old-catcher-bob-watson-signs-as-a-free-agent-watson-woul</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0131_1965_watson.png?v=1782404788</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 31 in Houston Astros History: 18-year-old catcher Bob Watson signs as a free agent. Watson would eventually play left field and first base (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Watson, 1965, 18-year-old catcher Bob Watson signs as a free agent. Watson would eventually play left field and first base</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-27-kansas-city-royals-lenny-randle-blows-a-ball-foul-1981</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0527_1981_team.png?v=1782404789</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 27 in Kansas City Royals History: Lenny Randle Blows a ball foul (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1981, Lenny Randle Blows a ball foul</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-31-houston-astros-two-time-mvp-joe-morgan-returns-to-the-astros-as-a-free-agent-si</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0131_1980_morgan.png?v=1782404792</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 31 in Houston Astros History: Two-time MVP Joe Morgan returns to the Astros as a free agent, signing a one-year contract. Fulfilling his (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1980, Two-time MVP Joe Morgan returns to the Astros as a free agent, signing a one-year contract. Fulfilling his</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/may-31-kansas-city-royals-three-players-hank-aaron-harmon-killebrew-and-lindy-mcdaniel-all</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0531_1975_team.png?v=1782404794</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Kansas City Royals History: Three players, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew and Lindy McDaniel all debut before Robin Yount the starting shortstop was born (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1975, Three players, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew and Lindy McDaniel all debut before Robin Yount the starting shortstop was born</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-31-houston-astros-despite-a-petition-drive-seeking-to-honor-longtime-astro-broadca</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0131_2002_team.png?v=1782404798</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 31 in Houston Astros History: Despite a petition drive seeking to honor longtime Astro broadcaster Gene Elston with the Ford C. Frick Award (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2002, Despite a petition drive seeking to honor longtime Astro broadcaster Gene Elston with the Ford C. Frick Award</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/june-3-kansas-city-royals-jerry-grote-sets-royals-rbi-record-straight-out-of-retirement-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0603_1981_team.png?v=1782404800</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Kansas City Royals History: Jerry Grote sets Royals RBI record – straight out of retirement (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1981, Jerry Grote sets Royals RBI record – straight out of retirement</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/january-31-houston-astros-harris-county-voters-approve-bonds-to-build-a-domed-stadium-it-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0131_1961_team.png?v=1782404802</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 31 in Houston Astros History: Harris County voters approve bonds to build a domed stadium. It is expected to house the new National League (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1961, Harris County voters approve bonds to build a domed stadium. It is expected to house the new National League</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/june-5-kansas-city-royals-teddy-higuera-and-the-brewers-top-the-royals-10-2-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0605_1985_team.png?v=1782404805</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Kansas City Royals History: Teddy Higuera and the Brewers top the Royals‚ 10-2 (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1985, Teddy Higuera and the Brewers top the Royals‚ 10-2</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-1-houston-astros-astros-sign-outfielder-john-cangelosi-as-a-free-agent-he-would-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0201_1995_cangelosi.png?v=1782404807</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 1 in Houston Astros History: Astros sign outfielder John Cangelosi as a free agent. He would hit .287 and steal 38 bases in two years as a (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: John Cangelosi, 1995, Astros sign outfielder John Cangelosi as a free agent. He would hit .287 and steal 38 bases in two years as a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/june-5-kansas-city-royals-bo-jackson-throws-out-harold-reynolds-1989</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0605_1989_team.png?v=1782404809</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Kansas City Royals History: Bo Jackson throws out Harold Reynolds (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1989, Bo Jackson throws out Harold Reynolds</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-1-houston-astros-hal-king-is-born-in-oviedo-fl-he-hits-192-in-two-seasons-1967-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0201_1944_king.png?v=1782404811</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 1 in Houston Astros History: Hal King is born in Oviedo, FL. He hits .192 in two seasons (1967,1968) as a reserve catcher for the Astros (1944)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Hal King, 1944, Hal King is born in Oviedo, FL. He hits .192 in two seasons (1967,1968) as a reserve catcher for the Astros</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/june-7-kansas-city-royals-johnny-damon-becomes-the-first-player-to-collect-six-hits-in-a-g</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0607_2008_team.png?v=1782404813</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Kansas City Royals History: Johnny Damon becomes the first player to collect six hits in a game at Yankee Stadium (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 2008, Johnny Damon becomes the first player to collect six hits in a game at Yankee Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-1-houston-astros-houston-avoids-arbitration-with-reliever-larry-andersen-when-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0201_1990_andersen.png?v=1782404816</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 1 in Houston Astros History: Houston avoids arbitration with reliever Larry Andersen when they agree on a two-year deal. The real benefit (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Andersen, 1990, Houston avoids arbitration with reliever Larry Andersen when they agree on a two-year deal. The real benefit</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/june-9-kansas-city-royals-willie-wilson-hits-walkoff-inside-the-park-homerun-1979</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:26:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0609_1979_team.png?v=1782404818</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Kansas City Royals History: Willie Wilson hits walkoff inside the Park homerun (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1979, Willie Wilson hits walkoff inside the Park homerun</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-2-houston-astros-jared-fernandez-is-born-in-salt-lake-city-ut-the-knuckleballing</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0202_1972_fernandez.png?v=1782404820</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 2 in Houston Astros History: Jared Fernandez is born in Salt Lake City, UT. The knuckleballing righthander has compiled a 3-3 record and a (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jared Fernandez, 1972, Jared Fernandez is born in Salt Lake City, UT. The knuckleballing righthander has compiled a 3-3 record and a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/june-10-kansas-city-royals-george-brett-tears-ligaments-in-his-ankle-and-misses-a-month-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0610_1980_team.png?v=1782404822</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Kansas City Royals History: George Brett tears ligaments in his ankle and misses a month (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1980, George Brett tears ligaments in his ankle and misses a month</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-2-houston-astros-roland-americo-buddy-biancalana-is-born-in-greenbrae-ca-a-career</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0202_1960_biancalana.png?v=1782404825</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 2 in Houston Astros History: Roland Americo &quot;Buddy&quot; Biancalana is born in Greenbrae, CA. A career .205 hitter who bats .042 during his 18 (1960)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roland Americo &quot;Buddy&quot; Biancalana, 1960, Roland Americo &quot;Buddy&quot; Biancalana is born in Greenbrae, CA. A career .205 hitter who bats .042 during his 18</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/june-10-kansas-city-royals-jim-edmund-s-makes-a-sensational-catch-1997</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0610_1997_team.png?v=1782404826</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Kansas City Royals History: Jim Edmund’s makes a sensational catch (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1997, Jim Edmund’s makes a sensational catch</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-2-houston-astros-jeffery-adam-everett-is-born-in-austell-ga-the-slick-fielding-sh</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0202_1977_everett.png?v=1782404829</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 2 in Houston Astros History: Jeffery Adam Everett is born in Austell, GA. The slick-fielding shortstop has hit .248 with 35 homers over (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Adam Everett, 1977, Jeffery Adam Everett is born in Austell, GA. The slick-fielding shortstop has hit .248 with 35 homers over</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/june-17-kansas-city-royals-former-kansas-city-royals-manager-dick-howser-dies-from-brain-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0617_1987_team.png?v=1782404830</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Kansas City Royals History: former Kansas City Royals manager Dick Howser dies from brain cancer at the age of 51 (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1987, former Kansas City Royals manager Dick Howser dies from brain cancer at the age of 51</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-2-houston-astros-speculation-that-houston-would-become-a-member-of-the-canadian-f</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0202_1996_team.png?v=1782404834</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 2 in Houston Astros History: Speculation that Houston would become a member of the Canadian Football League ends when the Baltimore (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1996, Speculation that Houston would become a member of the Canadian Football League ends when the Baltimore</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/june-19-kansas-city-royals-steve-busby-of-the-kansas-city-royals-fires-his-second-career-n</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 19 in Kansas City Royals History: Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals fires his second career no-hitter (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1974, Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals fires his second career no-hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-2-houston-astros-dave-bergman-passes-away-from-cancer-at-age-61-in-detroit-mi-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0202_2015_team.png?v=1782404838</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 2 in Houston Astros History: Dave Bergman passes away from cancer at age 61 in Detroit, MI. The popular reserve had a key triple in Game 2 (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Dave Bergman passes away from cancer at age 61 in Detroit, MI. The popular reserve had a key triple in Game 2</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/june-21-kansas-city-royals-heisman-trophy-winner-stuns-football-and-signs-with-the-royals</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0621_1986_team.png?v=1782404839</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Kansas City Royals History: Heisman Trophy winner stuns Football and signs with the Royals (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1986, Heisman Trophy winner stuns Football and signs with the Royals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-3-houston-astros-two-years-after-it-was-first-disclosed-that-dr-john-mcmullen-is</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0203_1992_team.png?v=1782404842</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 3 in Houston Astros History: Two years after it was first disclosed that Dr. John McMullen is looking to sell the Astros, he is no closer (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1992, Two years after it was first disclosed that Dr. John McMullen is looking to sell the Astros, he is no closer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-royals-history/june-24-kansas-city-royals-dave-winfield-hits-for-cycle-and-becomes-the-oldest-player-to-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-royals_0624_1991_team.png?v=1782404843</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Kansas City Royals History: Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1991, Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-3-houston-astros-astros-avoid-arbitration-with-pitcher-mike-hampton-agreeing-to-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0203_1997_hampton.png?v=1782404846</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 3 in Houston Astros History: Astros avoid arbitration with pitcher Mike Hampton , agreeing to a $1.3 million dollar contract, halfway (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Hampton, 1997, Astros avoid arbitration with pitcher Mike Hampton , agreeing to a $1.3 million dollar contract, halfway</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-3-houston-astros-billy-wagner-signs-a-three-year-10-million-dollar-deal-avoiding</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0203_1999_wagner.png?v=1782404851</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 3 in Houston Astros History: Billy Wagner signs a three-year $10-million dollar deal, avoiding arbitration. Wagner is coming off a season (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Billy Wagner, 1999, Billy Wagner signs a three-year $10-million dollar deal, avoiding arbitration. Wagner is coming off a season</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-4-houston-astros-houston-sports-association-announces-an-agreement-with-apache-ju</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0204_1961_team.png?v=1782404855</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 4 in Houston Astros History: Houston Sports Association announces an agreement with Apache Junction, AZ for spring training facilities (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1961, Houston Sports Association announces an agreement with Apache Junction, AZ for spring training facilities</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-4-houston-astros-chris-coste-is-born-in-fargo-nd-the-catcher-first-baseman-was-cl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0204_1973_team.png?v=1782404859</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 4 in Houston Astros History: Chris Coste is born in Fargo, ND. The catcher/first baseman was claimed in 2009 and hit .204 in 43 games (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1973, Chris Coste is born in Fargo, ND. The catcher/first baseman was claimed in 2009 and hit .204 in 43 games</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-4-houston-astros-houston-sends-shortstop-jed-lowrie-and-reliever-fernando-rodrigu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0204_2013_team.png?v=1782404863</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 4 in Houston Astros History: Houston sends shortstop Jed Lowrie and reliever Fernando Rodriguez to Oakland for slugger Chris Carter (2013)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2013, Houston sends shortstop Jed Lowrie and reliever Fernando Rodriguez to Oakland for slugger Chris Carter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-4-houston-astros-astros-unveil-new-uniforms-that-do-away-with-orange-as-a-team-co</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0204_1994_team.png?v=1782404868</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 4 in Houston Astros History: Astros unveil new uniforms that do away with orange as a team color, rainbow stripes on the jersies, and the (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1994, Astros unveil new uniforms that do away with orange as a team color, rainbow stripes on the jersies, and the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-4-houston-astros-james-click-is-hired-as-the-new-general-manager-ending-a-three-w</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0204_2020_team.png?v=1782404873</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 4 in Houston Astros History: James Click is hired as the new general manager ending a three-week search to replace Jeff Luhnow who had (2020)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2020, James Click is hired as the new general manager ending a three-week search to replace Jeff Luhnow who had</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-5-houston-astros-shortstop-dickie-thon-who-retired-during-the-1987-season-because</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:27:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0205_1988_thon.png?v=1782404877</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 5 in Houston Astros History: Shortstop Dickie Thon , who retired during the 1987 season because of vision problems, is removed from (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dickie Thon, 1988, Shortstop Dickie Thon , who retired during the 1987 season because of vision problems, is removed from</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-5-houston-astros-norm-miller-is-born-in-los-angeles-ca-the-outfielder-bats-240-ov</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0205_1946_miller.png?v=1782404882</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 5 in Houston Astros History: Norm Miller is born in Los Angeles, CA. The outfielder bats .240 over nine seasons as an Astro (1965-1973) (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Norm Miller, 1946, Norm Miller is born in Los Angeles, CA. The outfielder bats .240 over nine seasons as an Astro (1965-1973)</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-6-houston-astros-bill-dawley-is-born-in-norwich-ct-a-surprise-1983-all-star-in-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0206_1958_dawley.png?v=1782404887</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 6 in Houston Astros History: Bill Dawley is born in Norwich, CT. A surprise 1983 All-Star in his rookie year, Dawley compiles a 22-13 (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Dawley, 1958, Bill Dawley is born in Norwich, CT. A surprise 1983 All-Star in his rookie year, Dawley compiles a 22-13</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-6-houston-astros-astros-avoid-arbitration-with-star-shortstop-carlos-correa-in-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0206_2021_team.png?v=1782404891</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 6 in Houston Astros History: Astros avoid arbitration with star shortstop Carlos Correa in his final year before free agency, agreeing on (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, Astros avoid arbitration with star shortstop Carlos Correa in his final year before free agency, agreeing on</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-6-houston-astros-astros-and-jose-altuve-agree-to-a-five-year-125-million-contract</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0206_2024_team.png?v=1782404895</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 6 in Houston Astros History: Astros and Jose Altuve agree to a five-year, $125 million contract extension which will last through the end (2024)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2024, Astros and Jose Altuve agree to a five-year, $125 million contract extension which will last through the end</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-7-houston-astros-the-astros-silver-anniversary-team-1965-1989-is-announced-at-a-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0207_1990_morgan.png?v=1782404900</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 7 in Houston Astros History: The Astros Silver Anniversary Team (1965-1989) is announced at a Houston banquet. Joe Morgan is honored as (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1990, The Astros Silver Anniversary Team (1965-1989) is announced at a Houston banquet. Joe Morgan is honored as</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-7-houston-astros-public-batting-practice-by-retired-nba-star-michael-jordan-draws</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0207_1994_jones.png?v=1782404904</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 7 in Houston Astros History: Public batting practice by retired NBA star Michael Jordan draws hundreds of reporters. Jordan looks to sign (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Todd Jones, 1994, Public batting practice by retired NBA star Michael Jordan draws hundreds of reporters. Jordan looks to sign</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-7-houston-astros-cecil-upshaw-dies-of-a-heart-attack-in-lawrenceville-ga-at-age-5</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0207_1995_upshaw.png?v=1782404909</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 7 in Houston Astros History: Cecil Upshaw dies of a heart attack in Lawrenceville, GA at age 53. The submarine reliever had a 2-3 record (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cecil Upshaw, 1995, Cecil Upshaw dies of a heart attack in Lawrenceville, GA at age 53. The submarine reliever had a 2-3 record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-7-houston-astros-dave-borkowski-is-born-in-detroit-mi-the-righthanded-reliever-wo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0207_1977_borkowski.png?v=1782404914</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 7 in Houston Astros History: Dave Borkowski is born in Detroit, MI. The righthanded reliever won eight and lost seven with a 5.44 ERA (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Borkowski, 1977, Dave Borkowski is born in Detroit, MI. The righthanded reliever won eight and lost seven with a 5.44 ERA</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-8-houston-astros-a-few-astros-take-the-field-for-the-first-practice-inside-the-ne</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0208_1965_staub.png?v=1782404919</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 8 in Houston Astros History: A few Astros take the field for the first practice inside the new Astrodome. Rusty Staub is the only player (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1965, A few Astros take the field for the first practice inside the new Astrodome. Rusty Staub is the only player</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-8-houston-astros-lance-berkman-is-inducted-into-the-texas-sports-hall-of-fame-joi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0208_2010_team.png?v=1782404923</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 8 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman is inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, joining former teammates Jeff Bagwell, Craig (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, Lance Berkman is inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, joining former teammates Jeff Bagwell, Craig</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-8-houston-astros-a-trio-of-arbitration-cases-are-avoided-when-three-starters-are</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0208_1993_biggio.png?v=1782404928</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 8 in Houston Astros History: A trio of arbitration cases are avoided when three starters are inked to similar three-year deals. Infielders (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1993, A trio of arbitration cases are avoided when three starters are inked to similar three-year deals. Infielders</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-8-houston-astros-craig-cullinan-the-last-surviving-member-of-the-four-men-who-bro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0208_2001_bagwell.png?v=1782404932</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 8 in Houston Astros History: Craig Cullinan, the last surviving member of the four men who brought Major League Baseball to Houston, is (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2001, Craig Cullinan, the last surviving member of the four men who brought Major League Baseball to Houston, is</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-9-houston-astros-hal-gilson-is-born-in-los-angeles-ca-the-lefty-has-just-one-year</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0209_1942_gilson.png?v=1782404937</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 9 in Houston Astros History: Hal Gilson is born in Los Angeles, CA. The lefty has just one year in the big leagues and he misses out on a (1942)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Hal Gilson, 1942, Hal Gilson is born in Los Angeles, CA. The lefty has just one year in the big leagues and he misses out on a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-9-houston-astros-sometimes-they-seem-like-siamese-twins-even-though-jeff-bagwell</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0209_2005_bagwell.png?v=1782404941</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 9 in Houston Astros History: Sometimes they seem like Siamese twins even though Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio are not. The two infielders (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2005, Sometimes they seem like Siamese twins even though Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio are not. The two infielders</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-9-houston-astros-astros-agree-to-a-contract-with-shortstop-ricky-gutierrez-it-s-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0209_1999_gutierrez.png?v=1782404946</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 9 in Houston Astros History: Astros agree to a contract with shortstop Ricky Gutierrez . It&apos;s the second year in a row that none of (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ricky Gutierrez, 1999, Astros agree to a contract with shortstop Ricky Gutierrez . It&apos;s the second year in a row that none of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-10-houston-astros-astros-sell-pitcher-ron-taylor-to-the-new-york-mets-a-washout-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>February 10 in Houston Astros History: Astros sell pitcher Ron Taylor to the New York Mets. A washout over two seasons in Houston, Taylor emerges as (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ron Taylor, 1967, Astros sell pitcher Ron Taylor to the New York Mets. A washout over two seasons in Houston, Taylor emerges as</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-10-houston-astros-lance-berkman-is-born-in-waco-tx-the-rice-grad-was-a-major-powe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0210_1976_berkman.png?v=1782404957</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 10 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman is born in Waco, TX. The Rice grad was a major power source with the Astros, leading the league (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lance Berkman, 1976, Lance Berkman is born in Waco, TX. The Rice grad was a major power source with the Astros, leading the league</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-10-houston-astros-astros-extend-a-spring-training-invitation-to-reliever-aurelio</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0210_1986_lopez.png?v=1782404962</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 10 in Houston Astros History: Astros extend a spring training invitation to reliever Aurelio Lopez . The righthander rewards them with (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Aurelio Lopez, 1986, Astros extend a spring training invitation to reliever Aurelio Lopez . The righthander rewards them with</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-10-houston-astros-houston-avoids-arbitration-for-the-eighth-straight-year-by-comi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0210_2005_oswalt.png?v=1782404966</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 10 in Houston Astros History: Houston avoids arbitration for the eighth straight year by coming to terms with pitcher Roy Oswalt on a (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roy Oswalt, 2005, Houston avoids arbitration for the eighth straight year by coming to terms with pitcher Roy Oswalt on a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-11-houston-astros-justin-richard-towles-is-born-in-crosby-tx-after-a-fast-start-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0211_1984_team.png?v=1782404971</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Houston Astros History: Justin Richard Towles is born in Crosby, TX. After a fast start, Towles bats .187 with 11 homers in his first (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1984, Justin Richard Towles is born in Crosby, TX. After a fast start, Towles bats .187 with 11 homers in his first</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-11-houston-astros-ollie-brown-is-born-in-tuscaloosa-al-the-outfielder-plays-just</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0211_1944_brown.png?v=1782404975</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Houston Astros History: Ollie Brown is born in Tuscaloosa, AL. The outfielder plays just 27 games as an Astro in 1974 and bats .217 (1944)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ollie Brown, 1944, Ollie Brown is born in Tuscaloosa, AL. The outfielder plays just 27 games as an Astro in 1974 and bats .217</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-11-houston-astros-john-paciorek-is-born-in-detroit-mi-his-younger-brother-tom-has</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0211_1945_paciorek.png?v=1782404980</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Houston Astros History: John Paciorek is born in Detroit, MI. His younger brother Tom has an 18-year major league career. John has (1945)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: John Paciorek, 1945, John Paciorek is born in Detroit, MI. His younger brother Tom has an 18-year major league career. John has</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-11-houston-astros-catcher-bruce-bochy-is-dealt-to-the-mets-for-two-minor-leaguers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0211_1981_bochy.png?v=1782404984</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Houston Astros History: Catcher Bruce Bochy is dealt to the Mets for two minor leaguers. Bochy spent parts of three seasons with the (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bruce Bochy, 1981, Catcher Bruce Bochy is dealt to the Mets for two minor leaguers. Bochy spent parts of three seasons with the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-11-houston-astros-miguel-tejada-pleads-guilty-in-washington-d-c-to-lying-to-congr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0211_2009_team.png?v=1782404989</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Houston Astros History: Miguel Tejada pleads guilty in Washington D.C. to lying to congressional investigators about performance (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Miguel Tejada pleads guilty in Washington D.C. to lying to congressional investigators about performance</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-12-houston-astros-don-wilson-is-born-in-monroe-la-he-wins-104-games-and-tosses-tw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0212_1945_wilson.png?v=1782404993</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 12 in Houston Astros History: Don Wilson is born in Monroe, LA. He wins 104 games and tosses two no-hitters in eight memorable seasons as (1945)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Wilson, 1945, Don Wilson is born in Monroe, LA. He wins 104 games and tosses two no-hitters in eight memorable seasons as</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-12-houston-astros-tim-redding-is-born-in-rochester-ny-in-four-seasons-as-an-astro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:29:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0212_1978_redding.png?v=1782404998</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 12 in Houston Astros History: Tim Redding is born in Rochester, NY. In four seasons as an Astro (2001-2004), Redding built a career record (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tim Redding, 1978, Tim Redding is born in Rochester, NY. In four seasons as an Astro (2001-2004), Redding built a career record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-12-houston-astros-astros-owner-john-mcmullen-announces-he-has-cleared-the-way-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0212_1991_team.png?v=1782405003</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 12 in Houston Astros History: Astros owner John McMullen announces he has cleared the way for Houston to host the 1992 Republican National (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1991, Astros owner John McMullen announces he has cleared the way for Houston to host the 1992 Republican National</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-13-houston-astros-matt-mieske-is-born-in-midland-mi-a-valuable-reserve-outfielder</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0213_1968_mieske.png?v=1782405007</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 13 in Houston Astros History: Matt Mieske is born in Midland, MI. A valuable reserve outfielder during the 1999 season, Mieske slumps as (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Matt Mieske, 1968, Matt Mieske is born in Midland, MI. A valuable reserve outfielder during the 1999 season, Mieske slumps as</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-13-houston-astros-houston-wins-and-loses-their-arbitration-case-with-darryl-kile</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0213_1997_kile.png?v=1782405012</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 13 in Houston Astros History: Houston wins and loses their arbitration case with Darryl Kile . The inconsistent pitcher asks for a salary (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Darryl Kile, 1997, Houston wins and loses their arbitration case with Darryl Kile . The inconsistent pitcher asks for a salary</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-13-houston-astros-former-astro-pitcher-roger-clemens-has-his-day-before-congress</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0213_2008_team.png?v=1782405016</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 13 in Houston Astros History: Former Astro pitcher Roger Clemens has his day before Congress, denying again in testimony that he had used (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Former Astro pitcher Roger Clemens has his day before Congress, denying again in testimony that he had used</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-13-houston-astros-harris-county-commissioners-agree-to-spend-105-million-to-begin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0213_2018_team.png?v=1782405020</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 13 in Houston Astros History: Harris County commissioners agree to spend $105 million to begin renovations for the long-dormant Astrodome (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, Harris County commissioners agree to spend $105 million to begin renovations for the long-dormant Astrodome</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-14-houston-astros-houston-signs-infielder-enos-cabell-back-from-detroit-as-a-free</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0214_1984_cabell.png?v=1782405025</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 14 in Houston Astros History: Houston signs infielder Enos Cabell , back from Detroit, as a free agent. A popular Astro during his six (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Enos Cabell, 1984, Houston signs infielder Enos Cabell , back from Detroit, as a free agent. A popular Astro during his six</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-14-houston-astros-larry-milbourne-is-born-in-port-norris-nj-the-reserve-infielder</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0214_1951_milbourne.png?v=1782405030</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 14 in Houston Astros History: Larry Milbourne is born in Port Norris, NJ. The reserve infielder hits .245 during three seasons in Houston (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Milbourne, 1951, Larry Milbourne is born in Port Norris, NJ. The reserve infielder hits .245 during three seasons in Houston</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-14-houston-astros-pitchers-and-catchers-report-to-their-still-unfinished-new-spri</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0214_2017_team.png?v=1782405034</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 14 in Houston Astros History: Pitchers and catchers report to their still-unfinished new spring home in West Palm Beach, FL, dubbed &quot;The (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, Pitchers and catchers report to their still-unfinished new spring home in West Palm Beach, FL, dubbed &quot;The</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-15-houston-astros-a-squad-of-young-astro-hopefuls-open-camp-in-cocoa-beach-fl-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0215_1965_team.png?v=1782405038</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 15 in Houston Astros History: A squad of young Astro hopefuls open camp in Cocoa Beach, FL as the first to begin spring training workouts (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1965, A squad of young Astro hopefuls open camp in Cocoa Beach, FL as the first to begin spring training workouts</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/february-9-los-angeles-angels-st-louis-cardinals-trade-for-jack-fournier-from-the-minor-le</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0209_1920_team.png?v=1782405042</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 9 in Los Angeles Angels History: St Louis Cardinals trade for Jack Fournier from the minor league Los Angeles Angels for four players (1920)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1920, St Louis Cardinals trade for Jack Fournier from the minor league Los Angeles Angels for four players</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-15-houston-astros-brian-williams-is-born-in-lancaster-sc-he-posts-a-19-17-record</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0215_1969_williams.png?v=1782405043</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 15 in Houston Astros History: Brian Williams is born in Lancaster, SC. He posts a 19-17 record in two stints (1991-1994, 1999) with Houston (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brian Williams, 1969, Brian Williams is born in Lancaster, SC. He posts a 19-17 record in two stints (1991-1994, 1999) with Houston</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/march-1-los-angeles-angels-former-president-dwight-eisenhower-jokes-with-the-angel-players</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0301_1961_team.png?v=1782405046</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 1 in Los Angeles Angels History: former President Dwight Eisenhower jokes with the Angel players (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1961, former President Dwight Eisenhower jokes with the Angel players</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-15-houston-astros-potential-buyers-of-the-astros-ben-love-and-six-others-approach</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0215_1991_ryan.png?v=1782405048</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 15 in Houston Astros History: Potential buyers of the Astros, Ben Love and six others, approach Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers to own a (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1991, Potential buyers of the Astros, Ben Love and six others, approach Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers to own a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/march-1-los-angeles-angels-anaheim-angels-replacement-players-play-against-arizona-state-u</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0301_1995_team.png?v=1782405051</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 1 in Los Angeles Angels History: Anaheim Angels replacement players play against Arizona State University in an exhibition game in Tempe, Arizona. It is the first  (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1995, Anaheim Angels replacement players play against Arizona State University in an exhibition game in Tempe, Arizona. It is the first </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-15-houston-astros-reaction-continues-to-simmer-over-a-memoir-published-by-astros</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0215_2006_team.png?v=1782405052</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 15 in Houston Astros History: Reaction continues to simmer over a memoir published by Astros broadcaster Milo Hamilton, who is in his 22nd (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2006, Reaction continues to simmer over a memoir published by Astros broadcaster Milo Hamilton, who is in his 22nd</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-9-los-angeles-angels-the-angels-score-7-in-the-9th-mounting-a-tremendous-comeback-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0409_2017_team.png?v=1782405055</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Los Angeles Angels History: the Angels score 7 in the 9th mounting a tremendous comeback to defeat the Mariners (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2017, the Angels score 7 in the 9th mounting a tremendous comeback to defeat the Mariners</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-15-houston-astros-morris-buddy-hancken-passes-away-at-the-age-of-92-hancken-was-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:30:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0215_2007_team.png?v=1782405057</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 15 in Houston Astros History: Morris &quot;Buddy&quot; Hancken passes away at the age of 92. Hancken was an Astros coach for five seasons (1968-1972) (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2007, Morris &quot;Buddy&quot; Hancken passes away at the age of 92. Hancken was an Astros coach for five seasons (1968-1972)</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-5-los-angeles-angels-bo-belinsky-of-the-los-angeles-angels-fires-a-no-hitter-1962</loc>
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      <image:title>May 5 in Los Angeles Angels History: Bo” Belinsky of the Los Angeles Angels fires a no-hitter (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1962, Bo” Belinsky of the Los Angeles Angels fires a no-hitter</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-16-houston-astros-the-first-houston-training-camp-begins-in-apache-junction-az-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>February 16 in Houston Astros History: The first Houston training camp begins in Apache Junction, AZ. The fledgling Colt .45s would finish with a (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1962, The first Houston training camp begins in Apache Junction, AZ. The fledgling Colt .45s would finish with a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-11-los-angeles-angels-sandy-koufax-notches-his-second-career-no-hitter-as-the-los-ange</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 11 in Los Angeles Angels History: Sandy Koufax notches his second career no-hitter, as the Los Angeles Dodgers throttle the San Francisco Giants, 8-0 (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1963, Sandy Koufax notches his second career no-hitter, as the Los Angeles Dodgers throttle the San Francisco Giants, 8-0</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-16-houston-astros-astros-sign-righthander-roger-mason-as-a-free-agent-he-appears</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>February 16 in Houston Astros History: Astros sign righthander Roger Mason as a free agent. He appears in just two games with Houston but resurfaces (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Mason, 1989, Astros sign righthander Roger Mason as a free agent. He appears in just two games with Houston but resurfaces</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-18-los-angeles-angels-los-angeles-angels-pitcher-ryne-duren-posts-four-strikeouts-in-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0518_1961_team.png?v=1782405069</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Los Angeles Angels History: Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ryne Duren posts four strikeouts in the 7th inning against the Chicago White Sox. He strikes out Minnie (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1961, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ryne Duren posts four strikeouts in the 7th inning against the Chicago White Sox. He strikes out Minnie</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-16-houston-astros-routine-physicals-at-the-beginning-of-spring-training-sometimes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0216_2009_team.png?v=1782405070</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 16 in Houston Astros History: Routine physicals at the beginning of spring training sometimes reveal the unexpected. Returning pitcher Mike (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Routine physicals at the beginning of spring training sometimes reveal the unexpected. Returning pitcher Mike</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-22-los-angeles-angels-roger-maris-receives-four-intentional-walks-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0522_1962_team.png?v=1782405073</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Los Angeles Angels History: Roger Maris receives four intentional walks (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1962, Roger Maris receives four intentional walks</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-17-houston-astros-colts-trade-outfielder-carl-warwick-to-st-louis-for-outfielder</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0217_1964_warwick.png?v=1782405075</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 17 in Houston Astros History: Colts trade outfielder Carl Warwick to St. Louis for outfielder Jim Beauchamp and pitcher Chuck Taylor (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Carl Warwick, 1964, Colts trade outfielder Carl Warwick to St. Louis for outfielder Jim Beauchamp and pitcher Chuck Taylor</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-1-los-angeles-angels-bo-belinsky-buzzs-hr-king-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0601_1962_team.png?v=1782405077</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Los Angeles Angels History: Bo Belinsky buzzs HR king (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1962, Bo Belinsky buzzs HR king</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-17-houston-astros-shortstop-andujar-cedeno-is-signed-to-a-minor-league-deal-and-p</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0217_1990_cedeno.png?v=1782405079</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 17 in Houston Astros History: Shortstop Andujar Cedeno is signed to a minor-league deal and placed on the Astros&apos; 40-man roster, causing (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Andujar Cedeno, 1990, Shortstop Andujar Cedeno is signed to a minor-league deal and placed on the Astros&apos; 40-man roster, causing</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-3-los-angeles-angels-albert-pujols-becomes-the-ninth-major-leaguer-to-hit-600-home-ru</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0603_2017_team.png?v=1782405082</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Los Angeles Angels History: Albert Pujols becomes the ninth major leaguer to hit 600 home runsand the only player to reach the milestone with a grand slam. Th (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2017, Albert Pujols becomes the ninth major leaguer to hit 600 home runsand the only player to reach the milestone with a grand slam. Th</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-18-houston-astros-houston-trades-pitcher-pat-darcy-and-cash-to-cincinnati-for-inf</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0218_1974_menke.png?v=1782405084</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 18 in Houston Astros History: Houston trades pitcher Pat Darcy and cash to Cincinnati for infielder Denis Menke . For former All-Star (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Denis Menke, 1974, Houston trades pitcher Pat Darcy and cash to Cincinnati for infielder Denis Menke . For former All-Star</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-9-los-angeles-angels-ryne-duren-sets-al-record-by-striking-out-7-straight-red-sox-196</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0609_1961_team.png?v=1782405086</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Los Angeles Angels History: Ryne Duren sets AL record by striking out 7 straight Red Sox (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1961, Ryne Duren sets AL record by striking out 7 straight Red Sox</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-18-houston-astros-john-mayberry-is-born-in-detroit-mi-a-hot-prospect-drafted-by-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0218_1949_mayberry.png?v=1782405089</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 18 in Houston Astros History: John Mayberry is born in Detroit, MI. A hot prospect drafted by the Astros, he bats .191 in parts of four (1949)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: John Mayberry, 1949, John Mayberry is born in Detroit, MI. A hot prospect drafted by the Astros, he bats .191 in parts of four</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-12-los-angeles-angels-dave-nicholson-matches-a-major-league-record-by-striking-out-se</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0612_1963_team.png?v=1782405090</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Los Angeles Angels History: Dave Nicholson matches a major league record by striking out seven times in a doubleheader (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1963, Dave Nicholson matches a major league record by striking out seven times in a doubleheader</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-18-houston-astros-rafael-ramirez-is-born-in-san-pedro-de-macoris-dr-a-steady-glov</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0218_1958_ramirez.png?v=1782405094</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 18 in Houston Astros History: Rafael Ramirez is born in San Pedro de Macoris, DR. A steady glove at shortstop, Ramirez bats .257 in five (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rafael Ramirez, 1958, Rafael Ramirez is born in San Pedro de Macoris, DR. A steady glove at shortstop, Ramirez bats .257 in five</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-25-los-angeles-angels-baltimore-orioles-and-los-angeles-angels-set-a-major-league-rec</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0625_1961_team.png?v=1782405095</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Los Angeles Angels History: Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels set a major league record by combining to use 16 pitchers during a 14-inning game (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1961, Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels set a major league record by combining to use 16 pitchers during a 14-inning game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-18-houston-astros-eddie-mathews-dies-in-la-jolla-ca-at-age-69-the-hall-of-fame-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>February 18 in Houston Astros History: Eddie Mathews dies in La Jolla, CA at age 69. The Hall-of-Fame infielder plays just a few months with the (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Eddie Mathews, 2001, Eddie Mathews dies in La Jolla, CA at age 69. The Hall-of-Fame infielder plays just a few months with the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-19-houston-astros-chris-zachary-is-born-in-knoxville-tn-expected-to-be-one-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0219_1944_zachary.png?v=1782405104</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 19 in Houston Astros History: Chris Zachary is born in Knoxville, TN. Expected to be one of the top young arms for the expansion Houston (1944)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Chris Zachary, 1944, Chris Zachary is born in Knoxville, TN. Expected to be one of the top young arms for the expansion Houston</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-19-houston-astros-the-first-full-day-of-spring-training-is-a-rough-one-for-a-trio</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0219_2008_team.png?v=1782405108</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 19 in Houston Astros History: The first full day of spring training is a rough one for a trio of Astros. Outfielder Hunter Pence arrives (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, The first full day of spring training is a rough one for a trio of Astros. Outfielder Hunter Pence arrives</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-19-houston-astros-astros-general-manager-gerry-hunsicker-announces-that-outfielde</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0219_1999_alou.png?v=1782405113</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 19 in Houston Astros History: Astros General Manager Gerry Hunsicker announces that outfielder Moises Alou has suffered a knee injury while (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Moises Alou, 1999, Astros General Manager Gerry Hunsicker announces that outfielder Moises Alou has suffered a knee injury while</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-20-houston-astros-colts-trade-in-cacti-for-grapefruits-as-they-begin-their-first</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:31:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0220_1964_farrell.png?v=1782405118</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 20 in Houston Astros History: Colts trade in cacti for grapefruits as they begin their first spring training in Cocoa, FL. The new facility (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Turk Farrell, 1964, Colts trade in cacti for grapefruits as they begin their first spring training in Cocoa, FL. The new facility</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-20-houston-astros-bill-gullickson-is-born-in-marshall-mn-the-righthander-goes-10</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0220_1959_gullickson.png?v=1782405122</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 20 in Houston Astros History: Bill Gullickson is born in Marshall, MN. The righthander goes 10-14 as a Houston starter in 1990, part of his (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Gullickson, 1959, Bill Gullickson is born in Marshall, MN. The righthander goes 10-14 as a Houston starter in 1990, part of his</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-21-houston-astros-buffs-stadium-in-houston-is-home-to-the-first-night-game-betwee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0221_1931_team.png?v=1782405127</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 21 in Houston Astros History: Buffs Stadium in Houston is home to the first night game between two major league teams as the Chicago White (1931)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1931, Buffs Stadium in Houston is home to the first night game between two major league teams as the Chicago White</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-21-houston-astros-jack-billingham-is-born-in-orlando-fl-while-he-compiles-a-respe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0221_1943_billingham.png?v=1782405132</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 21 in Houston Astros History: Jack Billingham is born in Orlando, FL. While he compiles a respectable 29-32 record in three years as an (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jack Billingham, 1943, Jack Billingham is born in Orlando, FL. While he compiles a respectable 29-32 record in three years as an</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-21-houston-astros-pitchers-and-catchers-report-to-the-first-official-workouts-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0221_1985_team.png?v=1782405136</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 21 in Houston Astros History: Pitchers and catchers report to the first official workouts at the Astros&apos; new spring training facility in (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1985, Pitchers and catchers report to the first official workouts at the Astros&apos; new spring training facility in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-21-houston-astros-gene-elston-is-named-as-the-30th-ford-c-frick-award-winner-hono</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0221_2006_team.png?v=1782405140</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 21 in Houston Astros History: Gene Elston is named as the 30th Ford C. Frick Award winner, honoring the top baseball announcers in history (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2006, Gene Elston is named as the 30th Ford C. Frick Award winner, honoring the top baseball announcers in history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-22-houston-astros-tom-griffin-is-born-in-los-angeles-ca-great-things-are-expected</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>February 22 in Houston Astros History: Tom Griffin is born in Los Angeles, CA. Great things are expected after his rookie 1969 campaign when he goes (1948)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tom Griffin, 1948, Tom Griffin is born in Los Angeles, CA. Great things are expected after his rookie 1969 campaign when he goes</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-22-houston-astros-eric-yelding-is-born-in-montrose-al-tried-in-both-the-infield-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0222_1965_yelding.png?v=1782405150</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 22 in Houston Astros History: Eric Yelding is born in Montrose, AL. Tried in both the infield and outfield, Yelding&apos;s best season comes in (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Eric Yelding, 1965, Eric Yelding is born in Montrose, AL. Tried in both the infield and outfield, Yelding&apos;s best season comes in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-22-houston-astros-people-came-from-all-over-to-harass-astro-players-in-their-firs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0222_2020_team.png?v=1782405155</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 22 in Houston Astros History: People came from all over to harass Astro players in their first spring contest after the sign-stealing (2020)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2020, People came from all over to harass Astro players in their first spring contest after the sign-stealing</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-1-dodgers-brooklyn-trades-2-hall-of-famers-to-be-1894</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0101_1894_team.png?v=1782405159</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 1 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Trades 2 Hall of Famers to Be (1894)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1894, Brooklyn Trades 2 Hall of Famers to Be</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-22-houston-astros-william-russell-johnson-is-born-in-baton-rouge-la-a-266-hitter</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0222_1973_johnson.png?v=1782405160</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 22 in Houston Astros History: William Russell Johnson is born in Baton Rouge, LA. A .266 hitter in four seasons as an Astro reserve (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: William Russell Johnson, 1973, William Russell Johnson is born in Baton Rouge, LA. A .266 hitter in four seasons as an Astro reserve</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-1-dodgers-19th-century-star-wee-willie-keeler-dies-at-the-age-of-50-1923</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0101_1923_team.png?v=1782405164</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 1 in Dodgers History: 19th century star Wee Willie Keeler dies at the age of 50 (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1923, 19th century star Wee Willie Keeler dies at the age of 50</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-22-houston-astros-tornadoes-pound-the-kissimmee-fl-area-where-the-astros-spring-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0222_1998_team.png?v=1782405164</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 22 in Houston Astros History: Tornadoes pound the Kissimmee, FL area where the Astros spring training camp is based. The fields themselves (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1998, Tornadoes pound the Kissimmee, FL area where the Astros spring training camp is based. The fields themselves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-23-houston-astros-juan-agosto-is-born-in-rio-piedras-pr-the-rubber-armed-lefty-la</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0223_1958_agosto.png?v=1782405169</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 23 in Houston Astros History: Juan Agosto is born in Rio Piedras, PR. The rubber-armed lefty lasts 13 seasons in the bigs, including five (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Juan Agosto, 1958, Juan Agosto is born in Rio Piedras, PR. The rubber-armed lefty lasts 13 seasons in the bigs, including five</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-1-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-release-longtime-outfielder-zack-wheat-1927</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0101_1927_team.png?v=1782405169</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 1 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers release longtime outfielder Zack Wheat (1927)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1927, Brooklyn Dodgers release longtime outfielder Zack Wheat</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-2-dodgers-st-louis-cardinals-file-suit-against-star-outfielder-lee-magee-in-an-eff</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0102_1915_team.png?v=1782405173</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 2 in Dodgers History: St. Louis Cardinals file suit against star outfielder Lee Magee in an effort to prevent him from signing with the Brooklyn (1915)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1915, St. Louis Cardinals file suit against star outfielder Lee Magee in an effort to prevent him from signing with the Brooklyn</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-23-houston-astros-scott-elarton-is-born-in-lamar-co-the-tall-righthander-is-a-key</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0223_1976_elarton.png?v=1782405173</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 23 in Houston Astros History: Scott Elarton is born in Lamar, CO. The tall righthander is a key member of the 1999 staff, and is the one (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Scott Elarton, 1976, Scott Elarton is born in Lamar, CO. The tall righthander is a key member of the 1999 staff, and is the one</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-3-dodgers-major-league-baseball-season-recap-1920-1920</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0103_1920_team.png?v=1782405177</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 3 in Dodgers History: Major League Baseball Season Recap 1920 (1920)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1920, Major League Baseball Season Recap 1920</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-23-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-arrives-at-spring-training-a-changed-man-not-only</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:32:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0223_2000_bagwell.png?v=1782405178</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 23 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell arrives at spring training a changed man. Not only is the slugger sporting a new drooping red (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2000, Jeff Bagwell arrives at spring training a changed man. Not only is the slugger sporting a new drooping red</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-4-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-become-first-team-with-their-own-plane-1957</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0104_1957_team_3929c414-9da8-4fb1-8f0e-35374c0a92e5.png?v=1782405182</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 4 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers become first team with their own plane (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Los Angeles Dodgers become first team with their own plane</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-23-houston-astros-ken-boswell-is-born-in-austin-tx-in-his-three-seasons-as-an-ast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0223_1946_boswell.png?v=1782405183</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 23 in Houston Astros History: Ken Boswell is born in Austin, TX. In his three seasons as an Astro reserve (1975-1977), Boswell bats .242 (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Boswell, 1946, Ken Boswell is born in Austin, TX. In his three seasons as an Astro reserve (1975-1977), Boswell bats .242</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-5-dodgers-jackie-robinson-of-the-brooklyn-dodgers-officially-announces-his-retirem</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0105_1957_team.png?v=1782405186</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers officially announces his retirement, voiding a recent trade to the rival New York Giants (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers officially announces his retirement, voiding a recent trade to the rival New York Giants</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-23-houston-astros-architects-for-the-new-downtown-ballpark-propose-to-astros-owne</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0223_1999_team.png?v=1782405187</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 23 in Houston Astros History: Architects for the new downtown ballpark propose to Astros owner Drayton McLane a train engine to be placed (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1999, Architects for the new downtown ballpark propose to Astros owner Drayton McLane a train engine to be placed</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-15-dodgers-all-star-outfielder-gary-sheffield-is-traded-by-the-los-angeles-dodgers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0115_2002_team.png?v=1782405191</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 15 in Dodgers History: All-Star outfielder Gary Sheffield is traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Atlanta Braves in 3 player deal. (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2002, All-Star outfielder Gary Sheffield is traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Atlanta Braves in 3 player deal.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-24-houston-astros-it-s-normally-not-news-when-a-player-shows-up-for-spring-traini</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0224_2006_team.png?v=1782405192</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 24 in Houston Astros History: It&apos;s normally not news when a player shows up for spring training but that&apos;s not true this time for Jeff (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2006, It&apos;s normally not news when a player shows up for spring training but that&apos;s not true this time for Jeff</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-15-dodgers-the-dodgers-who-had-restructured-andruw-jones-s-contract-earlier-in-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0115_2009_team.png?v=1782405195</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 15 in Dodgers History: The Dodgers, who had restructured Andruw Jones’s contract earlier in the month, put their expensive center fielder on waivers rath (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2009, The Dodgers, who had restructured Andruw Jones’s contract earlier in the month, put their expensive center fielder on waivers rath</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-24-houston-astros-joe-espada-s-managerial-debut-is-a-7-4-exhibition-victory-over</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0224_2024_team.png?v=1782405196</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 24 in Houston Astros History: Joe Espada&apos;s managerial debut is a 7-4 exhibition victory over the Washington Nationals at West Palm Beach (2024)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2024, Joe Espada&apos;s managerial debut is a 7-4 exhibition victory over the Washington Nationals at West Palm Beach</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-15-dodgers-the-kratter-corporation-grants-walter-o-malley-an-additional-two-years</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0115_1957_team.png?v=1782405201</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 15 in Dodgers History: The Kratter Corporation grants Walter O’Malley an additional two years on the three-year lease on Ebbets Field (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, The Kratter Corporation grants Walter O’Malley an additional two years on the three-year lease on Ebbets Field</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-24-houston-astros-astros-send-pitcher-jim-ray-to-the-mets-on-a-30-day-conditional</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0224_1967_ray.png?v=1782405201</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 24 in Houston Astros History: Astros send pitcher Jim Ray to the Mets on a 30-day conditional deal. The Mets send him back a month later (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Ray, 1967, Astros send pitcher Jim Ray to the Mets on a 30-day conditional deal. The Mets send him back a month later</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-15-dodgers-the-dodgers-sign-p-clayton-kershaw-to-the-biggest-deal-in-baseball-hist</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0115_2014_team.png?v=1782405206</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 15 in Dodgers History: The Dodgers sign P Clayton Kershaw to the biggest deal in baseball history (2014)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2014, The Dodgers sign P Clayton Kershaw to the biggest deal in baseball history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-24-houston-astros-houston-swaps-backup-catchers-with-montreal-george-bjorkman-hea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0224_1984_bjorkman.png?v=1782405206</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 24 in Houston Astros History: Houston swaps backup catchers with Montreal. George Bjorkman heads to Quebec in exchange for Tom Wieghaus  (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: George Bjorkman, 1984, Houston swaps backup catchers with Montreal. George Bjorkman heads to Quebec in exchange for Tom Wieghaus </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-17-dodgers-the-brooklyn-dodgers-send-andy-pafko-to-the-milwaukee-braves-for-roy-ha</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0117_1953_team.png?v=1782405210</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 17 in Dodgers History: The Brooklyn Dodgers send Andy Pafko to the Milwaukee Braves for Roy Hartsfield and $50,000. (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1953, The Brooklyn Dodgers send Andy Pafko to the Milwaukee Braves for Roy Hartsfield and $50,000.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-24-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-returns-to-the-astros-organization-under-a-five-year</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0224_2004_ryan.png?v=1782405210</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 24 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan returns to the Astros organization under a five-year personal services contract. Ryan and his sons (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 2004, Nolan Ryan returns to the Astros organization under a five-year personal services contract. Ryan and his sons</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-19-dodgers-larry-macphail-is-coaxed-back-into-baseball-by-the-dodgers-1938</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0119_1938_team.png?v=1782405215</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 19 in Dodgers History: Larry MacPhail is coaxed back into baseball by the Dodgers (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1938, Larry MacPhail is coaxed back into baseball by the Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-25-houston-astros-denver-lemaster-is-born-in-corona-ca-the-lefthander-compiles-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0225_1939_lemaster.png?v=1782405215</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 25 in Houston Astros History: Denver Lemaster is born in Corona, CA. The lefthander compiles a 30-46 record with six saves and a 3.40 ERA (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Denver Lemaster, 1939, Denver Lemaster is born in Corona, CA. The lefthander compiles a 30-46 record with six saves and a 3.40 ERA</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-19-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-third-baseman-ron-cey-is-sent-to-the-chicago-cubs-f</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0119_1983_team.png?v=1782405220</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 19 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Ron Cey is sent to the Chicago Cubs for minor leaguers Vance Lovelace and Dan Cataline (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1983, Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Ron Cey is sent to the Chicago Cubs for minor leaguers Vance Lovelace and Dan Cataline</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-25-houston-astros-cesar-cedeno-is-born-in-santo-domingo-dr-considered-the-franchi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0225_1951_cedeno.png?v=1782405220</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 25 in Houston Astros History: Cesar Cedeno is born in Santo Domingo, DR. Considered the franchise&apos;s first superstar, Cedeno has twelve (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1951, Cesar Cedeno is born in Santo Domingo, DR. Considered the franchise&apos;s first superstar, Cedeno has twelve</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-23-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-acquire-future-hall-of-fame-outfielder-hack-wilson-193</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0123_1932_team.png?v=1782405224</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 23 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame outfielder Hack Wilson (1932)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1932, Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame outfielder Hack Wilson</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-25-houston-astros-former-houston-manager-leo-durocher-is-selected-by-the-veterans</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0225_1994_durocher.png?v=1782405225</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 25 in Houston Astros History: Former Houston manager Leo Durocher is selected by the Veterans Committee into the Baseball Hall of Fame (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Leo Durocher, 1994, Former Houston manager Leo Durocher is selected by the Veterans Committee into the Baseball Hall of Fame</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-24-dodgers-jackie-robinson-signs-a-contract-for-35-000-reportedly-making-him-the-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0124_1950_team.png?v=1782405228</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 24 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson signs a contract for $35,000, reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Brooklyn Dodgers team history (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1950, Jackie Robinson signs a contract for $35,000, reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Brooklyn Dodgers team history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-25-houston-astros-unwanted-in-houston-40-year-old-jose-cruz-signs-with-the-new-yo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0225_1988_cruz.png?v=1782405229</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 25 in Houston Astros History: Unwanted in Houston, 40-year-old Jose Cruz signs with the New York Yankees, ending an impressive 13-year run (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Cruz, 1988, Unwanted in Houston, 40-year-old Jose Cruz signs with the New York Yankees, ending an impressive 13-year run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-29-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-sign-free-agent-outfielder-kirk-gibson-1988</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0129_1988_team.png?v=1782405232</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 29 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers sign free agent outfielder Kirk Gibson (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1988, Los Angeles Dodgers sign free agent outfielder Kirk Gibson</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-25-houston-astros-third-base-prospect-chris-johnson-mashes-a-home-run-estimated-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0225_2009_team.png?v=1782405233</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 25 in Houston Astros History: Third base prospect Chris Johnson mashes a home run estimated at up to 600 feet in the 6-3 victory over the (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Third base prospect Chris Johnson mashes a home run estimated at up to 600 feet in the 6-3 victory over the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-31-dodgers-paul-waner-signs-with-the-brooklyn-dodgers-1941</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0131_1941_team.png?v=1782405236</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 31 in Dodgers History: Paul Waner signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1941, Paul Waner signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-26-houston-astros-the-owner-of-a-houston-sports-bar-begins-a-campaign-to-raise-70</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:33:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0226_1987_davis.png?v=1782405238</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 26 in Houston Astros History: The owner of a Houston sports bar begins a campaign to raise $70,000 for Astros slugger Glenn Davis . That&apos;s (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1987, The owner of a Houston sports bar begins a campaign to raise $70,000 for Astros slugger Glenn Davis . That&apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/january-31-dodgers-wall-street-journal-quotes-players-monte-irvin-sal-yvars-and-al-gettel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0131_2001_team.png?v=1782405241</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 31 in Dodgers History: Wall Street Journal quotes players Monte Irvin, Sal Yvars and Al Gettel, three former members of the 1951 New York Giants, as admi (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2001, Wall Street Journal quotes players Monte Irvin, Sal Yvars and Al Gettel, three former members of the 1951 New York Giants, as admi</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-26-houston-astros-outfielder-luis-gonzalez-breaks-two-bones-in-his-nose-when-he-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0226_1992_gonzalez.png?v=1782405242</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 26 in Houston Astros History: Outfielder Luis Gonzalez breaks two bones in his nose when he is struck by a pitching machine during indoor (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Luis Gonzalez, 1992, Outfielder Luis Gonzalez breaks two bones in his nose when he is struck by a pitching machine during indoor</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-5-dodgers-jimmy-walker-ny-mayor-wants-a-piece-of-dodgers-1928</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0205_1928_team.png?v=1782405245</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 5 in Dodgers History: Jimmy Walker NY Mayor wants a piece of dodgers (1928)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1928, Jimmy Walker NY Mayor wants a piece of dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-27-houston-astros-carl-warwick-is-born-in-dallas-tx-one-of-the-best-colt-45-hitte</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0227_1937_warwick.png?v=1782405248</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 27 in Houston Astros History: Carl Warwick is born in Dallas, TX. One of the best Colt .45 hitters, Warwick bats .257 with 23 homers and (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Carl Warwick, 1937, Carl Warwick is born in Dallas, TX. One of the best Colt .45 hitters, Warwick bats .257 with 23 homers and</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-7-dodgers-turning-the-tide-orel-hershiser-and-the-unprecedented-salary-cut-in-mlb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0207_1987_team.png?v=1782405250</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 7 in Dodgers History: Turning the Tide: Orel Hershiser and the Unprecedented Salary Cut in MLB History (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1987, Turning the Tide: Orel Hershiser and the Unprecedented Salary Cut in MLB History</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-27-houston-astros-roger-clemens-sends-a-brushback-message-to-his-own-19-year-old</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0227_2006_team.png?v=1782405252</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 27 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens sends a brushback message to his own 19-year-old son after Koby slams a home run off his dad in (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2006, Roger Clemens sends a brushback message to his own 19-year-old son after Koby slams a home run off his dad in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-7-dodgers-orel-hershiser-signs-with-los-angeles-dodgers-after-salary-arbitration-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0207_1987_hershiser_1ee66900-f1ec-4128-bd9f-d2233c6a587c.png?v=1782405255</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 7 in Dodgers History: Orel Hershiser Signs With Los Angeles Dodgers After Salary Arbitration Pay Cut (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Orel Hershiser, 1987, Orel Hershiser Signs With Los Angeles Dodgers After Salary Arbitration Pay Cut</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-27-houston-astros-catcher-john-bateman-is-inked-to-a-free-agent-contract-the-hulk</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0227_1962_bateman.png?v=1782405257</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 27 in Houston Astros History: Catcher John Bateman is inked to a free agent contract. The hulking catcher leads the team in home runs and (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: John Bateman, 1962, Catcher John Bateman is inked to a free agent contract. The hulking catcher leads the team in home runs and</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-7-dodgers-the-dodgers-officially-become-the-los-angeles-dodgers-inc-1958</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0207_1958_team.png?v=1782405259</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 7 in Dodgers History: The Dodgers officially become the “Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc.” (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1958, The Dodgers officially become the “Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc.”</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-27-houston-astros-astros-announce-they-have-purchased-back-the-naming-rights-of-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0227_2002_team.png?v=1782405261</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 27 in Houston Astros History: Astros announce they have purchased back the naming rights of their ballpark from Enron for $2.1 million (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2002, Astros announce they have purchased back the naming rights of their ballpark from Enron for $2.1 million</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-8-dodgers-waite-hoyt-is-released-by-the-philadelphia-athletics-and-will-sign-with</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0208_1932_team.png?v=1782405264</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 8 in Dodgers History: Waite Hoyt is released by the Philadelphia Athletics and will sign with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1932)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1932, Waite Hoyt is released by the Philadelphia Athletics and will sign with the Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-28-houston-astros-ricky-stone-is-born-in-hamilton-oh-the-righthander-plays-a-valu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0228_1975_stone.png?v=1782405266</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 28 in Houston Astros History: Ricky Stone is born in Hamilton, OH. The righthander plays a valuable set-up role in the bullpen, with a 10-8 (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ricky Stone, 1975, Ricky Stone is born in Hamilton, OH. The righthander plays a valuable set-up role in the bullpen, with a 10-8</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-9-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-pitching-ace-dazzy-vance-is-traded-to-the-cardinals-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0209_1933_team.png?v=1782405269</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 9 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers pitching ace Dazzy Vance is traded to the Cardinals (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1933, Brooklyn Dodgers pitching ace Dazzy Vance is traded to the Cardinals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-28-houston-astros-larry-dierker-s-managerial-debut-with-the-astros-is-an-8-2-loss</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0228_1997_dierker.png?v=1782405271</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 28 in Houston Astros History: Larry Dierker &apos;s managerial debut with the Astros is an 8-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Shane Reynolds (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1997, Larry Dierker &apos;s managerial debut with the Astros is an 8-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Shane Reynolds</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-11-dodgers-making-room-for-jim-bottomley-cardinals-trade-jack-fournier-1923</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0211_1923_team.png?v=1782405273</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Dodgers History: Making room for Jim Bottomley Cardinals trade Jack Fournier (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1923, Making room for Jim Bottomley Cardinals trade Jack Fournier</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-28-houston-astros-the-astros-are-the-visiting-team-in-their-first-game-held-at-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0228_2017_team.png?v=1782405275</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 28 in Houston Astros History: The Astros are the visiting team in their first game held at their new spring training home in West Palm (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, The Astros are the visiting team in their first game held at their new spring training home in West Palm</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-14-dodgers-babe-phelps-a-reluctant-traveler-and-still-unsigned-will-not-fly-with</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0214_1941_team.png?v=1782405277</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 14 in Dodgers History: Babe Phelps, a reluctant traveler and still unsigned, will not fly with Dodgers (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1941, Babe Phelps, a reluctant traveler and still unsigned, will not fly with Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-28-houston-astros-former-astros-joaquin-andujar-enos-cabell-and-jeff-leonard-are</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0228_1986_andujar.png?v=1782405280</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 28 in Houston Astros History: Former Astros Joaquin Andujar , Enos Cabell and Jeff Leonard are among eleven players suspended by (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joaquin Andujar, 1986, Former Astros Joaquin Andujar , Enos Cabell and Jeff Leonard are among eleven players suspended by</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-16-dodgers-orel-hershiser-becomes-the-first-player-in-major-league-history-to-sig</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0216_1989_team.png?v=1782405282</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 16 in Dodgers History: Orel Hershiser becomes the first player in major league history to sign a contract that calls for a $3 million salary (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1989, Orel Hershiser becomes the first player in major league history to sign a contract that calls for a $3 million salary</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/february-28-houston-astros-former-major-leaguers-bob-and-ken-aspromonte-now-local-beer-dis</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0228_1991_aspromonte.png?v=1782405285</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 28 in Houston Astros History: Former major leaguers, Bob and Ken Aspromonte, now local beer distributors, announce they are seeking to buy (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1991, Former major leaguers, Bob and Ken Aspromonte, now local beer distributors, announce they are seeking to buy</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-17-dodgers-giants-coach-jim-lefebvre-and-dodgers-manager-tommy-lasorda-trade-punc</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0217_1980_team.png?v=1782405286</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 17 in Dodgers History: Giants coach Jim Lefebvre and Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda trade punches after a brief argument (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1980, Giants coach Jim Lefebvre and Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda trade punches after a brief argument</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-1-houston-astros-jose-vizcaino-begins-the-astros-spring-training-schedule-with-a-hom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0301_2002_vizcaino.png?v=1782405290</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 1 in Houston Astros History: Jose Vizcaino begins the Astros spring training schedule with a home run off Omar Daal that sparks a 6-2 (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Vizcaino, 2002, Jose Vizcaino begins the Astros spring training schedule with a home run off Omar Daal that sparks a 6-2</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-18-dodgers-the-u-s-postal-service-issues-a-jackie-robinson-stamp-as-part-of-their</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0218_1999_team.png?v=1782405291</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 18 in Dodgers History: The U.S. Postal Service issues a Jackie Robinson stamp as part of their “Celebrate the Century” program. Robinson was selected to  (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1999, The U.S. Postal Service issues a Jackie Robinson stamp as part of their “Celebrate the Century” program. Robinson was selected to </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-1-houston-astros-reliever-charley-kerfeld-declares-he-will-buy-up-3-000-tickets-per</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0301_1987_kerfeld.png?v=1782405295</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 1 in Houston Astros History: Reliever Charley Kerfeld declares he will buy up 3,000 tickets per game to give away to charity causes (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Charley Kerfeld, 1987, Reliever Charley Kerfeld declares he will buy up 3,000 tickets per game to give away to charity causes</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-19-dodgers-19-year-old-roberto-clemente-signs-with-the-brooklyn-dodgers-1954</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0219_1954_team.png?v=1782405295</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 19 in Dodgers History: 19-year-old Roberto Clemente signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, 19-year-old Roberto Clemente signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-2-houston-astros-david-s-bud-norris-is-born-in-greenbrae-ca-the-righthander-compiles</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:34:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0302_1985_team.png?v=1782405299</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Houston Astros History: David S. &quot;Bud&quot; Norris is born in Greenbrae, CA. The righthander compiles a 21-24 record with a 4.33 ERA over (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1985, David S. &quot;Bud&quot; Norris is born in Greenbrae, CA. The righthander compiles a 21-24 record with a 4.33 ERA over</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-20-dodgers-pedro-guerrero-becomes-the-highest-paid-player-in-dodgers-history-when</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0220_1984_team.png?v=1782405300</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 20 in Dodgers History: Pedro Guerrero becomes the highest-paid player in Dodgers history when he signs a five-year, seven-million dollar contract to play (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1984, Pedro Guerrero becomes the highest-paid player in Dodgers history when he signs a five-year, seven-million dollar contract to play</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-2-houston-astros-astros-broadcaster-milo-hamilton-is-named-the-annual-ford-c-frick-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0302_1992_team.png?v=1782405303</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Houston Astros History: Astros&apos; broadcaster Milo Hamilton is named the annual Ford C. Frick Award winner for major contributions to (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1992, Astros&apos; broadcaster Milo Hamilton is named the annual Ford C. Frick Award winner for major contributions to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-20-dodgers-the-u-s-court-of-appeals-rules-that-organized-baseball-is-a-sport-and</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0220_1953_team.png?v=1782405305</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 20 in Dodgers History: The U.S. Court of Appeals rules that organized baseball is a sport and not a business (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1953, The U.S. Court of Appeals rules that organized baseball is a sport and not a business</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-2-houston-astros-jason-castro-tears-up-his-knee-trying-to-avoid-a-tag-while-running</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0302_2011_team.png?v=1782405308</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Houston Astros History: Jason Castro tears up his knee trying to avoid a tag while running to first base. Expected to be the starting (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, Jason Castro tears up his knee trying to avoid a tag while running to first base. Expected to be the starting</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/february-27-dodgers-national-league-adopts-a-uniform-ticket-scheme-1907</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0227_1907_team.png?v=1782405310</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 27 in Dodgers History: National League adopts a uniform ticket scheme (1907)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1907, National League adopts a uniform ticket scheme</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-3-houston-astros-the-first-tryout-camp-is-held-in-houston-for-the-new-national-leagu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0303_1961_team.png?v=1782405313</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 3 in Houston Astros History: The first tryout camp is held in Houston for the new National League expansion team. It is held at Busch (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1961, The first tryout camp is held in Houston for the new National League expansion team. It is held at Busch</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-1-dodgers-father-vincent-powell-announces-the-diocese-s-catholic-youth-organization</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0301_1947_team.png?v=1782405314</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 1 in Dodgers History: Father Vincent Powell announces the diocese’s Catholic Youth Organization will no longer participate in the Dodgers’ Knothole Club (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, Father Vincent Powell announces the diocese’s Catholic Youth Organization will no longer participate in the Dodgers’ Knothole Club</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-3-houston-astros-astros-replacement-players-lose-their-spring-opener-to-the-florida</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0303_1995_wagner.png?v=1782405318</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 3 in Houston Astros History: Astros replacement players lose their spring opener to the Florida Marlins, 3-2. Many players under minor (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Billy Wagner, 1995, Astros replacement players lose their spring opener to the Florida Marlins, 3-2. Many players under minor</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-1-dodgers-billy-cox-gil-hodges-pee-wee-reese-and-jackie-robinson-pose-for-the-media</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0301_1952_team.png?v=1782405319</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 1 in Dodgers History: Billy Cox, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson pose for the media during Spring Training, 1952 (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1952, Billy Cox, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson pose for the media during Spring Training, 1952</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-4-houston-astros-rodrigo-rosario-is-born-in-la-romana-dr-the-slender-dominican-right</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0304_1978_rosario.png?v=1782405322</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 4 in Houston Astros History: Rodrigo Rosario is born in La Romana, DR. The slender Dominican righthander wins his 2003 big league debut in (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rodrigo Rosario, 1978, Rodrigo Rosario is born in La Romana, DR. The slender Dominican righthander wins his 2003 big league debut in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-2-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-re-acquire-second-baseman-ted-sizemore-from-the-st-lou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0302_1976_team.png?v=1782405323</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers re-acquire second baseman Ted Sizemore from the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Willie Crawford (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1976, Los Angeles Dodgers re-acquire second baseman Ted Sizemore from the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Willie Crawford</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-4-houston-astros-brad-mills-managerial-debut-is-a-15-5-astros-victory-over-a-split-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0304_2010_team.png?v=1782405326</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 4 in Houston Astros History: Brad Mills&apos; managerial debut is a 15-5 Astros victory over a split squad of Washington Nationals. Hunter (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, Brad Mills&apos; managerial debut is a 15-5 Astros victory over a split squad of Washington Nationals. Hunter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-2-dodgers-stanley-frenchy-bordagaray-shows-up-with-mustache-and-a-beard-1935</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0302_1935_team.png?v=1782405328</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Dodgers History: Stanley (Frenchy) Bordagaray Shows up with mustache and a beard (1935)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1935, Stanley (Frenchy) Bordagaray Shows up with mustache and a beard</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-4-houston-astros-andy-mota-is-born-in-santo-domingo-dr-a-september-call-up-during-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0304_1966_mota.png?v=1782405331</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 4 in Houston Astros History: Andy Mota is born in Santo Domingo, DR. A September call-up during the 1991 season, the second baseman bats (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Andy Mota, 1966, Andy Mota is born in Santo Domingo, DR. A September call-up during the 1991 season, the second baseman bats</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-2-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-complete-a-three-game-sweep-of-their-rival-new-york-giant</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0302_1941_team.png?v=1782405332</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers complete a three-game sweep of their rival New York Giants (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1941, Brooklyn Dodgers complete a three-game sweep of their rival New York Giants</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-5-houston-astros-brian-hunter-is-born-in-portland-or-a-285-hitter-with-61-steals-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0305_1971_hunter.png?v=1782405336</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 5 in Houston Astros History: Brian Hunter is born in Portland, OR. A .285 hitter with 61 steals in his first time through Houston (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brian Hunter, 1971, Brian Hunter is born in Portland, OR. A .285 hitter with 61 steals in his first time through Houston</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-3-dodgers-fernando-valenzuela-rejects-the-dodgers-1982-salary-offer-of-325-000-and-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0303_1982_team.png?v=1782405336</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 3 in Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela rejects the Dodgers 1982 salary offer of $325,000 and says he’ll hold out until his salary demands are met. (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1982, Fernando Valenzuela rejects the Dodgers 1982 salary offer of $325,000 and says he’ll hold out until his salary demands are met.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-3-dodgers-danny-kaye-the-original-owner-of-the-mariners-along-with-his-partner-leste</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0303_1987_team.png?v=1782405341</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 3 in Dodgers History: Danny Kaye, the original owner of the Mariners, along with his partner Lester Smith from 1977 to 1981, dies of heart failure (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1987, Danny Kaye, the original owner of the Mariners, along with his partner Lester Smith from 1977 to 1981, dies of heart failure</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-5-houston-astros-the-first-game-in-the-florida-marlins-history-is-a-12-8-pasting-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0305_1993_nevin.png?v=1782405341</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 5 in Houston Astros History: The first game in the Florida Marlins&apos; history is a 12-8 pasting of the Astros in the Cocoa, FL park that was (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Phil Nevin, 1993, The first game in the Florida Marlins&apos; history is a 12-8 pasting of the Astros in the Cocoa, FL park that was</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-5-houston-astros-in-a-j-hinch-s-managerial-debut-with-the-club-houston-drops-the-phi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 5 in Houston Astros History: In A.J. Hinch&apos;s managerial debut with the club, Houston drops the Phillies, 6-3, at Kissimmee, FL. Three (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, In A.J. Hinch&apos;s managerial debut with the club, Houston drops the Phillies, 6-3, at Kissimmee, FL. Three</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-5-dodgers-norman-bel-geddes-designs-a-5-000-seat-complex-for-the-brooklyn-dodgers-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0305_1952_team.png?v=1782405345</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 5 in Dodgers History: Norman Bel Geddes designs a 5,000 seat complex for the Brooklyn Dodgers in Vero Beach, Florida (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1952, Norman Bel Geddes designs a 5,000 seat complex for the Brooklyn Dodgers in Vero Beach, Florida</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-5-houston-astros-astros-owner-and-hsa-president-drayton-mclane-slams-the-idea-of-a-n</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0305_1994_team.png?v=1782405349</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 5 in Houston Astros History: Astros owner and HSA president Drayton McLane slams the idea of a new downtown domed stadium, claiming the (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1994, Astros owner and HSA president Drayton McLane slams the idea of a new downtown domed stadium, claiming the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-5-dodgers-duke-snider-johnny-podres-and-don-zimmer-suffer-minor-injuries-in-an-auto</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0305_1958_team.png?v=1782405349</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 5 in Dodgers History: Duke Snider, Johnny Podres, and Don Zimmer suffer minor injuries in an auto accident in Vero Beach, Florida (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1958, Duke Snider, Johnny Podres, and Don Zimmer suffer minor injuries in an auto accident in Vero Beach, Florida</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-6-houston-astros-after-blowing-late-leads-in-each-of-their-first-three-spring-games</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0306_1989_howe.png?v=1782405354</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Houston Astros History: After blowing late leads in each of their first three spring games, the Astros score four in the bottom of (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Art Howe, 1989, After blowing late leads in each of their first three spring games, the Astros score four in the bottom of</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-8-dodgers-in-front-of-5-000-fans-at-havana-s-new-gran-estadio-de-la-habana-the-yanke</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0308_1947_team.png?v=1782405354</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 8 in Dodgers History: In front of 5,000 fans at Havana’s new Gran Estadio de La Habana, the Yankees lose to the Dodgers in extra innings, 1-0, with Snuf (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, In front of 5,000 fans at Havana’s new Gran Estadio de La Habana, the Yankees lose to the Dodgers in extra innings, 1-0, with Snuf</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-6-houston-astros-free-agent-pitcher-doug-drabek-tosses-two-shutout-innings-in-a-3-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0306_1993_drabek.png?v=1782405358</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Houston Astros History: Free agent pitcher Doug Drabek tosses two shutout innings in a 3-2 win over the Dodgers. It is Drabek&apos;s first (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Drabek, 1993, Free agent pitcher Doug Drabek tosses two shutout innings in a 3-2 win over the Dodgers. It is Drabek&apos;s first</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-9-dodgers-hall-of-famer-joseph-arky-vaughan-is-born-in-clifty-arkansas-1912</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:35:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0309_1912_team.png?v=1782405358</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 9 in Dodgers History: Hall of Famer Joseph “Arky” Vaughan is born in Clifty, Arkansas (1912)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1912, Hall of Famer Joseph “Arky” Vaughan is born in Clifty, Arkansas</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-9-dodgers-the-dodgers-trade-first-baseman-babe-dahlgren-to-the-phillies-for-outfield</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0309_1943_team.png?v=1782405363</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 9 in Dodgers History: The Dodgers trade first baseman Babe Dahlgren to the Phillies for outfielder Lloyd Waner and infielder Al Glossop (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1943, The Dodgers trade first baseman Babe Dahlgren to the Phillies for outfielder Lloyd Waner and infielder Al Glossop</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-6-houston-astros-andy-pettitte-a-major-off-season-addition-makes-his-astro-debut-a-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0306_2004_pettitte.png?v=1782405363</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Houston Astros History: Andy Pettitte , a major off-season addition, makes his Astro debut a successful one, dropping the Braves (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Andy Pettitte, 2004, Andy Pettitte , a major off-season addition, makes his Astro debut a successful one, dropping the Braves</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-6-houston-astros-clint-barmes-is-born-in-vincennes-in-an-infielder-acquired-from-col</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0306_1979_team.png?v=1782405368</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Houston Astros History: Clint Barmes is born in Vincennes, IN. An infielder acquired from Colorado for pitcher Felipe Paulino, Barmes (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1979, Clint Barmes is born in Vincennes, IN. An infielder acquired from Colorado for pitcher Felipe Paulino, Barmes</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-10-dodgers-veterans-committee-announces-the-election-of-walter-alston-and-george-kel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 10 in Dodgers History: Veterans Committee announces the election of Walter Alston and George Kell to the Hall of Fame (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1983, Veterans Committee announces the election of Walter Alston and George Kell to the Hall of Fame</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-6-houston-astros-as-two-starting-pitchers-may-join-justin-verlander-on-the-60-day-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0306_2021_team.png?v=1782405372</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Houston Astros History: As two starting pitchers may join Justin Verlander on the 60-day Injured List, Houston announces they&apos;ve (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, As two starting pitchers may join Justin Verlander on the 60-day Injured List, Houston announces they&apos;ve</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-10-dodgers-episode-91-the-secret-history-of-batting-helmets-1941</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 10 in Dodgers History: Episode 91 – The Secret History of Batting Helmets (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1941, Episode 91 – The Secret History of Batting Helmets</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-7-houston-astros-james-rodney-richard-is-born-in-vienna-la-arguably-the-most-intimid</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0307_1950_richard.png?v=1782405377</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 7 in Houston Astros History: James Rodney Richard is born in Vienna, LA. Arguably the most intimidating pitcher in Astros history, Richard (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: James Rodney Richard, 1950, James Rodney Richard is born in Vienna, LA. Arguably the most intimidating pitcher in Astros history, Richard</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-11-dodgers-hall-of-fame-outfielder-zach-wheat-dies-at-the-age-of-83-1972</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 11 in Dodgers History: Hall of Fame outfielder Zach Wheat dies at the age of 83 (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1972, Hall of Fame outfielder Zach Wheat dies at the age of 83</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-7-houston-astros-kprc-am-introduces-gene-elston-and-al-helfer-as-the-colts-first-rad</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0307_1962_team.png?v=1782405381</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 7 in Houston Astros History: KPRC-AM introduces Gene Elston and Al Helfer as the Colts&apos; first radio play-by-play team. Loel Passe, a local (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1962, KPRC-AM introduces Gene Elston and Al Helfer as the Colts&apos; first radio play-by-play team. Loel Passe, a local</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-11-dodgers-dodgers-defeat-the-a-s-4-2-in-the-first-game-played-in-holman-stadium-195</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0311_1953_team.png?v=1782405382</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 11 in Dodgers History: Dodgers defeat the A’s, 4-2, in the first game played in Holman Stadium (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1953, Dodgers defeat the A’s, 4-2, in the first game played in Holman Stadium</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-12-dodgers-the-dodgers-are-defeated-by-an-all-star-squad-from-the-chinese-profession</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0312_2010_team.png?v=1782405386</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 12 in Dodgers History: the Dodgers are defeated by an All-Star squad from the Chinese Professional League (CPBL) at Taipei’s Tienmu Baseball Stadium, 5-3 (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2010, the Dodgers are defeated by an All-Star squad from the Chinese Professional League (CPBL) at Taipei’s Tienmu Baseball Stadium, 5-3</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-7-houston-astros-jeff-kent-is-born-in-bellflower-ca-the-former-national-league-mvp-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0307_1968_kent.png?v=1782405386</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 7 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Kent is born in Bellflower, CA. The former National League MVP bats .292 and averages 24 homers and 100 (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Kent, 1968, Jeff Kent is born in Bellflower, CA. The former National League MVP bats .292 and averages 24 homers and 100</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-13-dodgers-roberto-clemente-roy-campanella-and-pop-lloyd-join-this-year-s-inductees</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0313_1975_team.png?v=1782405390</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 13 in Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente, Roy Campanella and Pop Lloyd join this year’s inductees in the Black Athletes’ Hall of Fame (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1975, Roberto Clemente, Roy Campanella and Pop Lloyd join this year’s inductees in the Black Athletes’ Hall of Fame</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-7-houston-astros-the-houston-sports-association-announces-colt-45s-as-the-winner-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0307_1961_team.png?v=1782405391</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 7 in Houston Astros History: The Houston Sports Association announces &quot;Colt .45s&quot; as the winner of the &quot;Name That Team&quot; contest. Entries (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1961, The Houston Sports Association announces &quot;Colt .45s&quot; as the winner of the &quot;Name That Team&quot; contest. Entries</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-13-dodgers-brooklyn-manager-wilbert-robinson-brags-that-he-could-catch-a-ball-droppe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0313_1917_team.png?v=1782405395</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 13 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn manager Wilbert Robinson brags that he could catch a ball dropped from an airplane at spring training (1917)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1917, Brooklyn manager Wilbert Robinson brags that he could catch a ball dropped from an airplane at spring training</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-8-houston-astros-jim-bouton-is-born-in-newark-nj-the-righthander-had-a-blazing-fastb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0308_1939_bouton.png?v=1782405395</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 8 in Houston Astros History: Jim Bouton is born in Newark, NJ. The righthander had a blazing fastball when he pitched in the World Series (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Bouton, 1939, Jim Bouton is born in Newark, NJ. The righthander had a blazing fastball when he pitched in the World Series</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-14-dodgers-cincinnati-reds-acquire-ernie-lombardi-babe-herman-wally-gilbert-from-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0314_1932_team.png?v=1782405399</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 14 in Dodgers History: Cincinnati Reds acquire Ernie Lombardi, Babe Herman, Wally Gilbert from the Brooklyn Dodger (1932)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1932, Cincinnati Reds acquire Ernie Lombardi, Babe Herman, Wally Gilbert from the Brooklyn Dodger</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-8-houston-astros-after-donn-clendenon-retires-and-refuses-to-report-to-spring-traini</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0308_1969_staub.png?v=1782405400</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 8 in Houston Astros History: After Donn Clendenon &quot;retires&quot; and refuses to report to spring training, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn rules that (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1969, After Donn Clendenon &quot;retires&quot; and refuses to report to spring training, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn rules that</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-15-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-sign-future-hall-of-famer-juan-marichal-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0315_1975_team.png?v=1782405404</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 15 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers sign future Hall of Famer Juan Marichal (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1975, Los Angeles Dodgers sign future Hall of Famer Juan Marichal</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-8-houston-astros-reliever-jim-umbricht-undergoes-6-1-2-hours-of-surgery-at-methodist</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 8 in Houston Astros History: Reliever Jim Umbricht undergoes 6-1/2 hours of surgery at Methodist Hospital to remove malignant cancer (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Umbricht, 1963, Reliever Jim Umbricht undergoes 6-1/2 hours of surgery at Methodist Hospital to remove malignant cancer</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-15-dodgers-leo-durocher-weighs-in-curt-davis-1945-spring-training-1945</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 15 in Dodgers History: Leo Durocher weighs in Curt Davis 1945 Spring Training (1945)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1945, Leo Durocher weighs in Curt Davis 1945 Spring Training</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-8-houston-astros-orlando-marty-martinez-dies-in-santo-domingo-d-r-at-age-65-the-util</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0308_2007_team.png?v=1782405409</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 8 in Houston Astros History: Orlando &quot;Marty&quot; Martinez dies in Santo Domingo, D.R. at age 65. The utility player hit .268 in three seasons (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2007, Orlando &quot;Marty&quot; Martinez dies in Santo Domingo, D.R. at age 65. The utility player hit .268 in three seasons</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-8-houston-astros-despite-being-no-hit-over-10-innings-a-spring-split-squad-game-with</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0308_2015_team.png?v=1782405413</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 8 in Houston Astros History: Despite being no-hit over 10 innings, a spring split-squad game with the Braves ends in a 2-2 tie. The Astros (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Despite being no-hit over 10 innings, a spring split-squad game with the Braves ends in a 2-2 tie. The Astros</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-15-dodgers-with-world-war-ii-travel-restrictions-still-in-effect-the-brooklyn-dodger</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0315_1945_team_293732ad-7d09-4570-aada-ae966ed71ff5.png?v=1782405414</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 15 in Dodgers History: With World War II travel restrictions still in effect, the Brooklyn Dodgers open spring training at Bear Mountain, New York, with  (1945)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1945, With World War II travel restrictions still in effect, the Brooklyn Dodgers open spring training at Bear Mountain, New York, with </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-8-houston-astros-jose-altuve-singles-against-the-astros-the-team-icon-is-dressed-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0308_2023_team.png?v=1782405417</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 8 in Houston Astros History: Jose Altuve singles against the Astros. The team icon is dressed in the red-and-gold gear of the Venezuelan (2023)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2023, Jose Altuve singles against the Astros. The team icon is dressed in the red-and-gold gear of the Venezuelan</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-17-dodgers-pitchers-sandy-koufax-and-don-drysdale-play-hardball-when-negotiating-wit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:36:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0317_1966_team.png?v=1782405418</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 17 in Dodgers History: Pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale play hardball when negotiating with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1966, Pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale play hardball when negotiating with the Los Angeles Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-9-houston-astros-jim-landis-is-born-in-fresno-ca-from-the-lowly-1967-astros-landis-w</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0309_1934_landis.png?v=1782405421</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 9 in Houston Astros History: Jim Landis is born in Fresno, CA. From the lowly 1967 Astros, Landis would spend the rest of his final big (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Landis, 1934, Jim Landis is born in Fresno, CA. From the lowly 1967 Astros, Landis would spend the rest of his final big</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-18-dodgers-emmett-kelly-the-dodgers-resident-tramp-in-brooklyn-announces-his-contrac</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0318_1958_team_58a532d4-d417-4738-8747-b75d15e7eb16.png?v=1782405423</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 18 in Dodgers History: Emmett Kelly, the Dodgers’ resident ‘tramp’ in Brooklyn, announces his contract has not been renewed (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1958, Emmett Kelly, the Dodgers’ resident ‘tramp’ in Brooklyn, announces his contract has not been renewed</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-9-houston-astros-christopher-john-nitkowski-is-born-in-suffern-ny-the-popular-lefty</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0309_1973_nitkowski.png?v=1782405427</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 9 in Houston Astros History: Christopher John Nitkowski is born in Suffern, NY. The popular lefty goes 3-3 with three saves in his one (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Christopher John Nitkowski, 1973, Christopher John Nitkowski is born in Suffern, NY. The popular lefty goes 3-3 with three saves in his one</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-19-dodgers-rupert-murdoch-purchases-the-los-angeles-dodgers-from-peter-o-malley-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0319_1998_team.png?v=1782405427</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 19 in Dodgers History: Rupert Murdoch purchases the Los Angeles Dodgers from Peter O’Malley for a reported $311 million (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1998, Rupert Murdoch purchases the Los Angeles Dodgers from Peter O’Malley for a reported $311 million</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-9-houston-astros-a-sign-of-things-to-come-astros-lose-their-home-spring-opener-to-mo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0309_1987_knepper.png?v=1782405431</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 9 in Houston Astros History: A sign of things to come. Astros lose their home spring opener to Montreal, 19-3. Bob Knepper and Jeff (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Knepper, 1987, A sign of things to come. Astros lose their home spring opener to Montreal, 19-3. Bob Knepper and Jeff</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-19-dodgers-ten-days-before-opening-day-the-dodgers-suffer-a-big-setback-when-3b-just</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0319_2018_team.png?v=1782405432</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 19 in Dodgers History: Ten days before Opening Day, the Dodgers suffer a big setback when 3B Justin Turner breaks his wrist after being hit by a pitch in (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2018, Ten days before Opening Day, the Dodgers suffer a big setback when 3B Justin Turner breaks his wrist after being hit by a pitch in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-9-houston-astros-democratic-presidential-contender-bill-clinton-stops-by-the-astros</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0309_1992_team.png?v=1782405436</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 9 in Houston Astros History: Democratic presidential contender Bill Clinton stops by the Astros training camp for pictures and autographs (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1992, Democratic presidential contender Bill Clinton stops by the Astros training camp for pictures and autographs</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-20-dodgers-mildred-didrickson-also-known-as-babe-zaharias-the-renowned-all-around-fe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 20 in Dodgers History: Mildred Didrickson (also known as Babe Zaharias), the renowned all-around female athlete, pitches the 1st inning for the Philadelp (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1934, Mildred Didrickson (also known as Babe Zaharias), the renowned all-around female athlete, pitches the 1st inning for the Philadelp</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-10-houston-astros-houston-colt-45s-lose-the-first-exhibition-game-in-their-history-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0310_1962_aspromonte.png?v=1782405440</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 10 in Houston Astros History: Houston Colt .45s lose the first exhibition game in their history to the Los Angeles Angels, 7-3, in Palm (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1962, Houston Colt .45s lose the first exhibition game in their history to the Los Angeles Angels, 7-3, in Palm</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-21-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-catcher-roy-campanella-injures-his-left-hand-in-an-exhib</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0321_1954_team.png?v=1782405440</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 21 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella injures his left hand in an exhibition game against the Yankees (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella injures his left hand in an exhibition game against the Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-10-houston-astros-astros-drop-the-first-of-a-two-game-exhibition-series-in-valencias</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0310_2001_everett.png?v=1782405445</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 10 in Houston Astros History: Astros drop the first of a two-game exhibition series in Valencias, Venezuela to the Cleveland Indians, 7-6 (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Adam Everett, 2001, Astros drop the first of a two-game exhibition series in Valencias, Venezuela to the Cleveland Indians, 7-6</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-21-dodgers-in-a-spring-training-game-in-houston-s-astrodome-the-dodgers-and-astros-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0321_1966_team_46ac77a7-67ad-40ab-af82-3d5bee1d077f.png?v=1782405445</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 21 in Dodgers History: In a spring training game in Houston’s Astrodome, the Dodgers and Astros become the first major league teams to play on artificial (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1966, In a spring training game in Houston’s Astrodome, the Dodgers and Astros become the first major league teams to play on artificial</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-10-houston-astros-with-the-season-on-the-verge-of-collapse-over-a-99-day-lockout-own</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0310_2022_team.png?v=1782405449</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 10 in Houston Astros History: With the season on the verge of collapse over a 99-day lockout, owners and the players union amazingly hammer (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, With the season on the verge of collapse over a 99-day lockout, owners and the players union amazingly hammer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-22-dodgers-rookie-outfielder-pete-reiser-starts-his-second-spring-training-game-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0322_1939_team.png?v=1782405449</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 22 in Dodgers History: Rookie outfielder Pete Reiser starts his second spring training game for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1939, Rookie outfielder Pete Reiser starts his second spring training game for the Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-11-houston-astros-righthander-mike-scott-coming-off-a-5-11-season-tests-his-new-spli</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0311_1985_scott.png?v=1782405454</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 11 in Houston Astros History: Righthander Mike Scott , coming off a 5-11 season, tests his new split-fingered fastball for the first time (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Scott, 1985, Righthander Mike Scott , coming off a 5-11 season, tests his new split-fingered fastball for the first time</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-22-dodgers-a-former-member-of-the-new-york-giants-requesting-anonymity-reveals-that</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0322_1962_team.png?v=1782405454</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 22 in Dodgers History: A former member of the New York Giants requesting anonymity reveals that Bobby Thomson’s home run in the 1951 playoffs against the (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1962, A former member of the New York Giants requesting anonymity reveals that Bobby Thomson’s home run in the 1951 playoffs against the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-23-dodgers-the-brooklyn-dodgers-sign-a-21-year-lease-with-the-city-of-vero-beach-flo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0323_1951_team_e80b2039-20d9-4df5-a543-d4ab915bbbd3.png?v=1782405459</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 23 in Dodgers History: The Brooklyn Dodgers sign a 21-year lease with the city of Vero Beach, Florida, for use of their spring training facilities there. (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1951, The Brooklyn Dodgers sign a 21-year lease with the city of Vero Beach, Florida, for use of their spring training facilities there.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-11-houston-astros-major-league-baseball-comes-to-the-dominican-republic-for-the-firs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0311_2000_bagwell.png?v=1782405459</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 11 in Houston Astros History: Major League Baseball comes to the Dominican Republic for the first time as the Astros drop the Boston Red (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2000, Major League Baseball comes to the Dominican Republic for the first time as the Astros drop the Boston Red</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-11-houston-astros-cesar-geronimo-is-born-in-el-seibo-dr-used-mostly-as-a-defensive-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0311_1948_geronimo.png?v=1782405463</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 11 in Houston Astros History: Cesar Geronimo is born in El Seibo, DR. Used mostly as a defensive replacement in Houston, Geronimo would (1948)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Geronimo, 1948, Cesar Geronimo is born in El Seibo, DR. Used mostly as a defensive replacement in Houston, Geronimo would</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-24-dodgers-fernando-valenzuela-ends-his-holdout-and-reports-to-the-dodgers-spring-tr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0324_1982_team.png?v=1782405464</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 24 in Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela ends his holdout and reports to the Dodgers spring training camp in Vero Beach, Florida (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1982, Fernando Valenzuela ends his holdout and reports to the Dodgers spring training camp in Vero Beach, Florida</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-11-houston-astros-bob-abreu-is-born-in-aragua-venezuela-a-product-of-the-astros-base</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0311_1974_abreu.png?v=1782405468</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 11 in Houston Astros History: Bob Abreu is born in Aragua, Venezuela. A product of the Astros&apos; baseball camp in his homeland, Abreu would (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Abreu, 1974, Bob Abreu is born in Aragua, Venezuela. A product of the Astros&apos; baseball camp in his homeland, Abreu would</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-28-dodgers-tom-seaver-trade-to-dodgers-called-off-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0328_1976_team.png?v=1782405468</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 28 in Dodgers History: Tom Seaver trade to Dodgers called off (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1976, Tom Seaver trade to Dodgers called off</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-29-dodgers-the-dodgers-celebrate-the-50th-anniversary-of-their-move-to-los-angeles-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0329_2008_team_e87f6e6b-2e30-487e-bf1b-0eae69b1812f.png?v=1782405473</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 29 in Dodgers History: The Dodgers celebrate the 50th anniversary of their move to Los Angeles and set the attendence record for a single game (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2008, The Dodgers celebrate the 50th anniversary of their move to Los Angeles and set the attendence record for a single game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-11-houston-astros-chris-burke-is-born-in-louisville-ky-the-outfielder-infielder-bats</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0311_1980_burke.png?v=1782405473</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 11 in Houston Astros History: Chris Burke is born in Louisville, KY. The outfielder/infielder bats .249 during four seasons in Houston (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Chris Burke, 1980, Chris Burke is born in Louisville, KY. The outfielder/infielder bats .249 during four seasons in Houston</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/march-30-dodgers-don-drysdale-and-sandy-koufax-of-the-los-angeles-dodgers-end-their-dual-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0330_1966_team.png?v=1782405478</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers end their dual holdout (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1966, Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers end their dual holdout</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-12-houston-astros-jim-wynn-is-born-in-hamilton-oh-drafted-away-from-the-hometown-red</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0312_1949_wynn.png?v=1782405478</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 12 in Houston Astros History: Jim Wynn is born in Hamilton, OH. Drafted away from the hometown Reds by the fledgling Colt .45s, the &quot;Toy (1949)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1949, Jim Wynn is born in Hamilton, OH. Drafted away from the hometown Reds by the fledgling Colt .45s, the &quot;Toy</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-3-dodgers-dodgers-get-pedro-guerrero-1974</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0403_1974_team.png?v=1782405482</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 3 in Dodgers History: Dodgers get Pedro Guerrero (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1974, Dodgers get Pedro Guerrero</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-12-houston-astros-astros-deal-third-baseman-chris-truby-to-montreal-for-infielder-ge</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0312_2002_truby.png?v=1782405482</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 12 in Houston Astros History: Astros deal third baseman Chris Truby to Montreal for infielder Geoff Blum . Since the Expos were purchased (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Chris Truby, 2002, Astros deal third baseman Chris Truby to Montreal for infielder Geoff Blum . Since the Expos were purchased</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-5-dodgers-ebbets-field-opens-with-brooklyn-dodgers-exhibition-game-against-new-york-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0405_1913_team_509b5a4a-2c0e-4f67-86d5-77c7f70933b1.png?v=1782405486</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Dodgers History: Ebbets Field opens with Brooklyn Dodgers exhibition game against New York Yankees (1913)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1913, Ebbets Field opens with Brooklyn Dodgers exhibition game against New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-12-houston-astros-the-2017-astros-are-guests-at-the-white-house-to-celebrate-their-w</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0312_2018_team_78015c48-555c-42ba-bc21-f1ec75d6e3bc.png?v=1782405487</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 12 in Houston Astros History: The 2017 Astros are guests at the White House to celebrate their Worlds Championship. President Donald Trump (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, The 2017 Astros are guests at the White House to celebrate their Worlds Championship. President Donald Trump</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-5-dodgers-ebbets-field-opens-1913</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0405_1913_team_a84625d8-1d14-423c-b083-b2736a9c0e4e.png?v=1782405490</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Dodgers History: Ebbets Field Opens (1913)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1913, Ebbets Field Opens</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-12-houston-astros-two-armed-gunmen-rob-six-astros-minor-leaguers-in-a-motel-in-kissi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0312_2000_team.png?v=1782405491</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 12 in Houston Astros History: Two armed gunmen rob six Astros minor leaguers in a motel in Kissimmee, FL. One is apprehended at the scene (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2000, Two armed gunmen rob six Astros minor leaguers in a motel in Kissimmee, FL. One is apprehended at the scene</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-9-dodgers-wayne-simpson-dazzles-in-debut-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0409_1970_team.png?v=1782405495</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Dodgers History: Wayne Simpson dazzles in debut (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1970, Wayne Simpson dazzles in debut</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-12-houston-astros-mlb-suspends-all-spring-training-games-due-to-an-outbreak-of-a-dea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0312_2020_team.png?v=1782405495</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 12 in Houston Astros History: MLB suspends all spring training games due to an outbreak of a deadly virus. Most other sports also cancel (2020)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2020, MLB suspends all spring training games due to an outbreak of a deadly virus. Most other sports also cancel</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-9-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-and-philadelphia-phillies-play-the-first-game-in-the-hist</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0409_1913_team.png?v=1782405499</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies play the first game in the history of Ebbets Field (1913)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1913, Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies play the first game in the history of Ebbets Field</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-13-houston-astros-colt-45s-get-their-first-ever-win-in-a-2-1-exhibition-victory-over</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0313_1962_pendleton.png?v=1782405500</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 13 in Houston Astros History: Colt .45s get their first-ever win in a 2-1 exhibition victory over the Cleveland Indians. Jack Waters (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Pendleton, 1962, Colt .45s get their first-ever win in a 2-1 exhibition victory over the Cleveland Indians. Jack Waters</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-11-dodgers-rube-marquard-begins-a-nineteen-game-consecutive-winning-streak-by-beatin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0411_1912_team.png?v=1782405504</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Dodgers History: Rube Marquard begins a nineteen-game consecutive winning streak by beating the Dodgers (1912)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1912, Rube Marquard begins a nineteen-game consecutive winning streak by beating the Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-13-houston-astros-houston-trades-two-minor-league-players-to-the-yankees-for-shortst</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0313_1990_miller.png?v=1782405504</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 13 in Houston Astros History: Houston trades two minor league players to the Yankees for shortstop Orlando Miller . The infielder would (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Orlando Miller, 1990, Houston trades two minor league players to the Yankees for shortstop Orlando Miller . The infielder would</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-11-dodgers-don-drysdale-homers-in-opener-first-pitcher-two-hit-more-than-one-homerun</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0411_1959_team.png?v=1782405508</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale homers in opener – First pitcher two hit more than one homerun on opening day (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1959, Don Drysdale homers in opener – First pitcher two hit more than one homerun on opening day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-13-houston-astros-only-621-attend-an-astros-royals-replacement-exhibition-game-and-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0313_1995_team.png?v=1782405509</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 13 in Houston Astros History: Only 621 attend an Astros-Royals replacement exhibition game and both clubs, in spite of fairly new spring (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1995, Only 621 attend an Astros-Royals replacement exhibition game and both clubs, in spite of fairly new spring</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-11-dodgers-dodgers-purchase-robby-1947</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0411_1947_team.png?v=1782405513</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Dodgers History: Dodgers purchase Robby (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, Dodgers purchase Robby</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-14-houston-astros-houston-signs-lefthander-bruce-chen-to-a-minor-league-contract-but</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0314_2003_chen.png?v=1782405513</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 14 in Houston Astros History: Houston signs lefthander Bruce Chen to a minor league contract but he stays with the parent club. This is his (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bruce Chen, 2003, Houston signs lefthander Bruce Chen to a minor league contract but he stays with the parent club. This is his</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-12-dodgers-pete-richert-makes-his-major-league-debut-and-strikes-out-the-first-six-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0412_1962_team.png?v=1782405517</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Dodgers History: Pete Richert makes his major league debut and strikes out the first six batters he faces (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1962, Pete Richert makes his major league debut and strikes out the first six batters he faces</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-14-houston-astros-after-an-0-for-8-start-and-three-errors-in-the-field-shortstop-dic</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0314_1987_thon.png?v=1782405518</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 14 in Houston Astros History: After an 0-for-8 start and three errors in the field, shortstop Dickie Thon walks out of training camp (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dickie Thon, 1987, After an 0-for-8 start and three errors in the field, shortstop Dickie Thon walks out of training camp</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/dallas-cowboys-ring-of-honor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:20:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-NFL-DAL_dc40f301-5cfa-4869-a5a4-4a07d21173a1.jpg?v=1782408050</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor: Every Inductee</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-12-dodgers-the-first-home-opener-in-la-dodgers-history-rained-out-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0412_1976_team_cea47c38-4f4e-4d7a-b0a8-6793f31c9e21.png?v=1782405521</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Dodgers History: The First Home Opener in LA Dodgers history rained out (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1976, The First Home Opener in LA Dodgers history rained out</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-14-houston-astros-it-s-march-madness-time-and-the-most-popular-guy-at-the-astros-cam</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0314_1991_lofton.png?v=1782405523</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 14 in Houston Astros History: It&apos;s March Madness time and the most popular guy at the Astros camp is rookie Kenny Lofton . During his years (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Kenny Lofton, 1991, It&apos;s March Madness time and the most popular guy at the Astros camp is rookie Kenny Lofton . During his years</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-13-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-vs-boston-braves-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0413_1921_team.png?v=1782405525</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers vs Boston Braves (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, Brooklyn Dodgers vs Boston Braves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-14-houston-astros-larry-dierker-drops-in-on-the-astros-spring-camp-in-kissimmee-fl-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0314_2002_dierker.png?v=1782405528</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 14 in Houston Astros History: Larry Dierker drops in on the Astros spring camp in Kissimmee, FL to smiles and hugs. After 37 years in (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 2002, Larry Dierker drops in on the Astros spring camp in Kissimmee, FL to smiles and hugs. After 37 years in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-13-dodgers-dick-bartell-of-the-phillies-with-glenn-wright-of-the-dodgers-opening-day</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 13 in Dodgers History: Dick Bartell of the Phillies with Glenn Wright of the Dodgers. Opening day at the Baker Bowl – 1933. (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1933, Dick Bartell of the Phillies with Glenn Wright of the Dodgers. Opening day at the Baker Bowl – 1933.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-15-houston-astros-it-hits-the-fan-when-newspapers-publish-pitcher-bob-knepper-s-reac</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0315_1988_knepper.png?v=1782405533</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 15 in Houston Astros History: It hits the fan when newspapers publish pitcher Bob Knepper &apos;s reaction to the performance of minor league (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Knepper, 1988, It hits the fan when newspapers publish pitcher Bob Knepper &apos;s reaction to the performance of minor league</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-13-dodgers-willie-mays-homers-in-his-first-game-back-1954</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0413_1954_team.png?v=1782405534</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Dodgers History: Willie Mays homers in his first game back (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, Willie Mays homers in his first game back</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-15-houston-astros-brett-wallace-drives-in-seven-during-a-14-8-donnybrook-against-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0315_2011_team.png?v=1782405537</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 15 in Houston Astros History: Brett Wallace drives in seven during a 14-8 donnybrook against the Orioles in Sarasota. Wallace has four (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, Brett Wallace drives in seven during a 14-8 donnybrook against the Orioles in Sarasota. Wallace has four</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-14-dodgers-jim-bunning-first-pitcher-since-cy-young-to-record-1000-strikeouts-in-bot</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:38:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0414_1968_team.png?v=1782405539</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Dodgers History: Jim Bunning first pitcher since cy young to record 1000 strikeouts in both leagues (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1968, Jim Bunning first pitcher since cy young to record 1000 strikeouts in both leagues</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-15-houston-astros-despite-being-no-hit-over-10-innings-a-spring-split-squad-game-wit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0315_2015_team.png?v=1782405541</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 15 in Houston Astros History: Despite being no-hit over 10 innings, a spring split-squad game with the Braves ends in a 2-2 tie. The Astros (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Despite being no-hit over 10 innings, a spring split-squad game with the Braves ends in a 2-2 tie. The Astros</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-14-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-vs-boston-braves-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0414_1921_team.png?v=1782405543</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers vs Boston Braves (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, Brooklyn Dodgers vs Boston Braves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-16-houston-astros-a-poll-conducted-for-the-city-of-houston-at-the-request-of-astros</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0316_1994_team.png?v=1782405546</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 16 in Houston Astros History: A poll conducted for the city of Houston at the request of Astros owner Drayton McLane shows 56 percent (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1994, A poll conducted for the city of Houston at the request of Astros owner Drayton McLane shows 56 percent</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-15-dodgers-giants-host-first-west-coast-game-1958</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0415_1958_team.png?v=1782405547</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Dodgers History: Giants host First west coast game (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1958, Giants host First west coast game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-16-houston-astros-as-america-prepares-for-a-second-war-with-iraq-opinions-are-strong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0316_2003_berkman.png?v=1782405550</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 16 in Houston Astros History: As America prepares for a second war with Iraq, opinions are strong on both sides. After the lead singer of (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lance Berkman, 2003, As America prepares for a second war with Iraq, opinions are strong on both sides. After the lead singer of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-15-dodgers-don-sutton-beats-the-reds-3-1-on-opening-day-1972</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0415_1972_team.png?v=1782405552</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Dodgers History: Don Sutton beats the Reds 3-1 on opening day (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1972, Don Sutton beats the Reds 3-1 on opening day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-16-houston-astros-jose-altuve-and-the-astros-agree-to-a-five-year-extension-to-his-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0316_2018_team.png?v=1782405555</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 16 in Houston Astros History: Jose Altuve and the Astros agree to a five-year extension to his contract, paying him $151 million for the (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, Jose Altuve and the Astros agree to a five-year extension to his contract, paying him $151 million for the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-15-dodgers-jackie-robinson-number-42-retired-across-baseball-1997</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0415_1997_team.png?v=1782405556</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson number 42 retired across baseball (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1997, Jackie Robinson number 42 retired across baseball</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-17-houston-astros-reliever-bryan-harvey-asks-for-his-unconditional-release-from-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0317_1998_team.png?v=1782405559</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 17 in Houston Astros History: Reliever Bryan Harvey asks for his unconditional release from the Astros training camp, ending a comeback bid (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1998, Reliever Bryan Harvey asks for his unconditional release from the Astros training camp, ending a comeback bid</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-15-dodgers-60th-anniversary-of-jackie-robinson-s-debut-the-entire-dodger-team-wears</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0415_2007_team.png?v=1782405561</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Dodgers History: 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s debut, the entire Dodger team wears uniform #42 in his honor (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2007, 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s debut, the entire Dodger team wears uniform #42 in his honor</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-17-houston-astros-commissioner-bowie-kuhn-ends-a-labor-lockout-that-threatens-to-del</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0317_1976_team.png?v=1782405564</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 17 in Houston Astros History: Commissioner Bowie Kuhn ends a labor lockout that threatens to delay the start of the regular season (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1976, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn ends a labor lockout that threatens to delay the start of the regular season</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-15-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-vs-boston-braves-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 15 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers vs Boston Braves (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, Brooklyn Dodgers vs Boston Braves</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-17-houston-astros-dodgertown-in-vero-beach-fl-which-was-home-for-60-years-to-the-dod</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0317_2008_team.png?v=1782405568</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 17 in Houston Astros History: Dodgertown in Vero Beach, FL, which was home for 60 years to the Dodgers, bids them farewell. The Astros make (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Dodgertown in Vero Beach, FL, which was home for 60 years to the Dodgers, bids them farewell. The Astros make</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-16-dodgers-barry-bonds-faces-greg-gagne-april-16-2004-2004</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0416_2004_team.png?v=1782405570</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Dodgers History: Barry Bonds faces Greg Gagne April 16 2004 (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2004, Barry Bonds faces Greg Gagne April 16 2004</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-18-houston-astros-a-spring-labor-lockout-is-finally-settled-the-astros-report-to-spr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0318_1990_team.png?v=1782405573</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 18 in Houston Astros History: A spring labor lockout is finally settled. The Astros report to spring camp in a rush to be ready in time for (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1990, A spring labor lockout is finally settled. The Astros report to spring camp in a rush to be ready in time for</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-16-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-vs-boston-braves-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0416_1921_team.png?v=1782405574</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers vs Boston Braves (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, Brooklyn Dodgers vs Boston Braves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-18-houston-astros-construction-begins-on-the-astrodome-a-short-hike-from-where-colt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0318_1962_team.png?v=1782405577</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 18 in Houston Astros History: Construction begins on the Astrodome, a short hike from where Colt Stadium is nearing completion. The (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1962, Construction begins on the Astrodome, a short hike from where Colt Stadium is nearing completion. The</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-16-dodgers-before-the-phillies-home-opener-the-team-dedicates-a-statue-of-connie-mac</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0416_1957_team.png?v=1782405578</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Dodgers History: Before the Phillies’ home opener, the team dedicates a statue of Connie Mack as part of the Opening Day ceremonies (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Before the Phillies’ home opener, the team dedicates a statue of Connie Mack as part of the Opening Day ceremonies</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-18-houston-astros-raul-chavez-is-born-in-valencia-venezuela-the-reserve-catcher-spen</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0318_1973_chavez.png?v=1782405581</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 18 in Houston Astros History: Raul Chavez is born in Valencia, Venezuela. The reserve catcher spends parts of five seasons with the Astros (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Raul Chavez, 1973, Raul Chavez is born in Valencia, Venezuela. The reserve catcher spends parts of five seasons with the Astros</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-17-dodgers-the-new-york-giants-pick-up-four-stolen-bases-in-a-3-1-victory-against-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0417_1911_team.png?v=1782405583</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Dodgers History: The New York Giants pick up four stolen bases in a 3 – 1 victory against the Brooklyn Dodgers, the start of a post-1900 record 347 (1911)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1911, The New York Giants pick up four stolen bases in a 3 – 1 victory against the Brooklyn Dodgers, the start of a post-1900 record 347</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-18-houston-astros-infielder-aaron-boone-a-free-agent-signed-in-december-announces-he</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0318_2009_team.png?v=1782405586</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 18 in Houston Astros History: Infielder Aaron Boone, a free agent signed in December, announces he will have aortic heart surgery and forgo (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Infielder Aaron Boone, a free agent signed in December, announces he will have aortic heart surgery and forgo</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-17-dodgers-casey-stengel-debuts-as-a-manager-for-dodgers-1934</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0417_1934_team.png?v=1782405587</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Dodgers History: Casey Stengel Debuts as a manager for Dodgers (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1934, Casey Stengel Debuts as a manager for Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-19-houston-astros-mickey-herskowitz-of-the-houston-post-has-his-first-column-publish</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0319_1962_team.png?v=1782405590</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 19 in Houston Astros History: Mickey Herskowitz of the Houston Post has his first column published as a mythical Houston pitcher named (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1962, Mickey Herskowitz of the Houston Post has his first column published as a mythical Houston pitcher named</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-17-dodgers-jackie-robinson-collects-first-hit-1947</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0417_1947_team.png?v=1782405592</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson collects first hit (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, Jackie Robinson collects first hit</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-19-houston-astros-players-with-the-astros-and-dodgers-are-flown-from-florida-to-hous</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 19 in Houston Astros History: Players with the Astros and Dodgers are flown from Florida to Houston to test the new artificial surface (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1966, Players with the Astros and Dodgers are flown from Florida to Houston to test the new artificial surface</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-17-dodgers-roberto-clemente-makes-his-major-league-debut-for-the-pittsburgh-pirates</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0417_1955_team.png?v=1782405597</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente makes his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, Roberto Clemente makes his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-19-houston-astros-larry-andersen-closes-out-a-4-1-loss-to-the-kansas-city-royals-it</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:39:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0319_1988_andersen.png?v=1782405599</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 19 in Houston Astros History: Larry Andersen closes out a 4-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. It was number 42 but it didn&apos;t look like Andy (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Andersen, 1988, Larry Andersen closes out a 4-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. It was number 42 but it didn&apos;t look like Andy</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-17-dodgers-three-future-hall-of-famers-make-their-major-league-debuts-on-april-17-do</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0417_1956_team.png?v=1782405602</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Dodgers History: Three future Hall of Famers make their major league debuts on April 17 – Don Drysdale, Frank Robinson and Luis Aparicio (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Three future Hall of Famers make their major league debuts on April 17 – Don Drysdale, Frank Robinson and Luis Aparicio</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-19-houston-astros-after-he-complained-about-having-his-pre-arbitration-contract-rene</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0319_2019_team.png?v=1782405603</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 19 in Houston Astros History: After he complained about having his pre-arbitration contract renewed, the Astros work out a 5-year, $100 (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2019, After he complained about having his pre-arbitration contract renewed, the Astros work out a 5-year, $100</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-17-dodgers-boston-braves-vs-brooklyn-dodgers-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0417_1921_team.png?v=1782405606</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Dodgers History: Boston Braves vs Brooklyn Dodgers (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, Boston Braves vs Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-19-houston-astros-carlos-correa-shocks-the-baseball-world-by-declaring-he-has-agreed</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0319_2022_team.png?v=1782405608</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 19 in Houston Astros History: Carlos Correa shocks the baseball world by declaring he has agreed to a three-year free agency deal with (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, Carlos Correa shocks the baseball world by declaring he has agreed to a three-year free agency deal with</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-17-dodgers-newly-marrieds-pee-wee-reese-and-pete-reiser-are-both-serenaded-with-here</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0417_1942_team.png?v=1782405610</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Dodgers History: newly marrieds Pee Wee Reese and Pete Reiser are both serenaded with “Here comes the bride” by a fan playing a trumpet (1942)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1942, newly marrieds Pee Wee Reese and Pete Reiser are both serenaded with “Here comes the bride” by a fan playing a trumpet</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-20-houston-astros-jim-golden-is-born-in-eldon-mo-jim-lives-up-to-his-name-when-he-sh</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0320_1936_golden.png?v=1782405612</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 20 in Houston Astros History: Jim Golden is born in Eldon, MO. Jim lives up to his name when he shuts out the Cubs in his first start for (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Golden, 1936, Jim Golden is born in Eldon, MO. Jim lives up to his name when he shuts out the Cubs in his first start for</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-18-dodgers-the-five-year-ban-on-broadcasting-games-played-by-the-new-york-major-leag</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0418_1939_team.png?v=1782405615</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Dodgers History: The five-year ban on broadcasting games played by the New York major league teams ends when Red Barber, hired away from the Reds b (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1939, The five-year ban on broadcasting games played by the New York major league teams ends when Red Barber, hired away from the Reds b</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-20-houston-astros-both-teams-train-in-florida-yet-the-astros-and-rangers-spar-in-a-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0320_1994_eusebio.png?v=1782405617</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 20 in Houston Astros History: Both teams train in Florida, yet the Astros and Rangers spar in a two-game series at the Astrodome as part of (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tony Eusebio, 1994, Both teams train in Florida, yet the Astros and Rangers spar in a two-game series at the Astrodome as part of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-18-dodgers-pafko-hits-a-walk-off-for-dodgers-but-willie-mays-makes-the-catch-he-ll-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0418_1952_team.png?v=1782405619</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Dodgers History: Pafko hits a walk off for Dodgers – but Willie Mays makes the catch he’ll later call his greatest (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1952, Pafko hits a walk off for Dodgers – but Willie Mays makes the catch he’ll later call his greatest</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-20-houston-astros-after-winning-their-first-spring-game-of-the-year-the-astros-fail</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0320_2009_team.png?v=1782405622</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 20 in Houston Astros History: After winning their first spring game of the year, the Astros fail to win their next 19 Grapefruit League (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, After winning their first spring game of the year, the Astros fail to win their next 19 Grapefruit League</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-18-dodgers-vin-scully-calls-the-first-game-of-his-illustrious-67-year-career-with-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0418_1950_team.png?v=1782405624</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Dodgers History: Vin Scully calls the first game of his illustrious 67-year career with the Dodgers (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1950, Vin Scully calls the first game of his illustrious 67-year career with the Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-20-houston-astros-jim-pendleton-dies-in-houston-tx-at-age-72-his-36-rbis-as-a-colt-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0320_1996_pendleton.png?v=1782405627</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 20 in Houston Astros History: Jim Pendleton dies in Houston, TX at age 72. His 36 RBIs as a Colt in 1962 were the most of his big league (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Pendleton, 1996, Jim Pendleton dies in Houston, TX at age 72. His 36 RBIs as a Colt in 1962 were the most of his big league</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-18-dodgers-the-los-angeles-dodgers-play-their-first-game-at-the-los-angeles-coliseum</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0418_1958_team_cf61c57d-795b-4b10-9100-a16ba79f1ec0.png?v=1782405628</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Dodgers History: The Los Angeles Dodgers play their first game at the Los Angeles Coliseum in front of a crowd of 78,672. Carl Erskine gets the win (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1958, The Los Angeles Dodgers play their first game at the Los Angeles Coliseum in front of a crowd of 78,672. Carl Erskine gets the win</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-21-houston-astros-prentice-pidge-browne-is-born-in-peekskill-ny-as-a-32-year-old-roo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0321_1929_browne.png?v=1782405631</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 21 in Houston Astros History: Prentice &quot;Pidge&quot; Browne is born in Peekskill, NY. As a 32-year-old rookie, Browne hits .210 in 65 games for (1929)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Prentice &quot;Pidge&quot; Browne, 1929, Prentice &quot;Pidge&quot; Browne is born in Peekskill, NY. As a 32-year-old rookie, Browne hits .210 in 65 games for</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-18-dodgers-sandy-koufax-first-to-strike-out-3-of-9-pitchers-twice-1964</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0418_1964_team.png?v=1782405633</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax first to strike out 3 of 9 pitchers twice (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1964, Sandy Koufax first to strike out 3 of 9 pitchers twice</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-21-houston-astros-tommy-davis-is-born-in-brooklyn-ny-the-former-two-time-n-l-batting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0321_1939_davis.png?v=1782405636</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 21 in Houston Astros History: Tommy Davis is born in Brooklyn, NY. The former two-time N.L. batting champ hits .271 as an Astro during (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tommy Davis, 1939, Tommy Davis is born in Brooklyn, NY. The former two-time N.L. batting champ hits .271 as an Astro during</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-19-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-vs-philadelphia-phillies-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0419_1921_team.png?v=1782405637</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, Brooklyn Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-21-houston-astros-astros-acquire-second-baseman-steve-lombardozzi-from-the-minnesota</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0321_1989_lombardozzi.png?v=1782405641</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 21 in Houston Astros History: Astros acquire second baseman Steve Lombardozzi from the Minnesota Twins for a player-to-be-named later (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Steve Lombardozzi, 1989, Astros acquire second baseman Steve Lombardozzi from the Minnesota Twins for a player-to-be-named later</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-20-dodgers-dodgers-debut-protective-head-gear-1941-1941</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0420_1941_team.png?v=1782405641</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Dodgers History: Dodgers debut protective head gear 1941 (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1941, Dodgers debut protective head gear 1941</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-20-dodgers-roy-campanella-makes-his-debut-with-brooklyn-dodgers-1948</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0420_1948_team.png?v=1782405645</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Dodgers History: Roy Campanella makes his debut with Brooklyn Dodgers (1948)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1948, Roy Campanella makes his debut with Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-21-houston-astros-houston-sends-lefthander-billy-wagner-to-the-minors-intent-on-conv</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0321_1996_wagner.png?v=1782405646</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 21 in Houston Astros History: Houston sends lefthander Billy Wagner to the minors, intent on converting him to a starting pitcher. By (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Billy Wagner, 1996, Houston sends lefthander Billy Wagner to the minors, intent on converting him to a starting pitcher. By</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-20-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-vs-philadelphia-phillies-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0420_1921_team.png?v=1782405650</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, Brooklyn Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-22-houston-astros-sean-berry-is-born-in-santa-monica-ca-the-scrappy-third-baseman-ba</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0322_1966_berry.png?v=1782405650</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 22 in Houston Astros History: Sean Berry is born in Santa Monica, CA. The scrappy third baseman bats .283 with 38 homers in three seasons (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Sean Berry, 1966, Sean Berry is born in Santa Monica, CA. The scrappy third baseman bats .283 with 38 homers in three seasons</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-20-dodgers-la-surpasses-the-100-million-mark-in-attendance-at-dodger-stadium-1999</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0420_1999_team_dad91fea-b65d-4d02-9566-47af25d1e22d.png?v=1782405654</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Dodgers History: LA surpasses the 100 million mark in attendance at Dodger Stadium (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1999, LA surpasses the 100 million mark in attendance at Dodger Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-22-houston-astros-in-one-of-the-most-regretted-releases-in-team-history-the-astros-w</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0322_2014_team.png?v=1782405655</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 22 in Houston Astros History: In one of the most regretted releases in team history, the Astros waive outfielder J.D. Martinez after a slow (2014)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2014, In one of the most regretted releases in team history, the Astros waive outfielder J.D. Martinez after a slow</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-21-dodgers-boston-braves-vs-brooklyn-dodgers-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:40:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0421_1921_team.png?v=1782405658</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Dodgers History: Boston Braves vs Brooklyn Dodgers (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, Boston Braves vs Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-22-houston-astros-billy-goodman-is-born-in-concord-nc-the-infielder-bats-255-for-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 22 in Houston Astros History: Billy Goodman is born.in Concord, NC. The infielder bats .255 for the 1962 Colts in the final campaign of a (1926)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Billy Goodman, 1926, Billy Goodman is born.in Concord, NC. The infielder bats .255 for the 1962 Colts in the final campaign of a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-22-dodgers-john-roseboro-delivers-a-walk-off-hit-giving-sandy-koufax-the-win-april-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0422_1965_team.png?v=1782405663</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Dodgers History: John Roseboro delivers a walk off hit giving Sandy Koufax the win April 22 1965 (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1965, John Roseboro delivers a walk off hit giving Sandy Koufax the win April 22 1965</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-22-houston-astros-astros-lose-to-the-rangers-6-2-their-ninth-loss-in-the-past-ten-ga</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0322_1986_lanier.png?v=1782405664</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 22 in Houston Astros History: Astros lose to the Rangers, 6-2, their ninth loss in the past ten games. They provide as many errors as hits (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Hal Lanier, 1986, Astros lose to the Rangers, 6-2, their ninth loss in the past ten games. They provide as many errors as hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-22-dodgers-boston-braves-vs-brooklyn-dodgers-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0422_1921_team.png?v=1782405667</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Dodgers History: Boston Braves vs Brooklyn Dodgers (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, Boston Braves vs Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-22-houston-astros-after-almost-20-years-of-wearing-a-pin-in-his-cap-to-promote-the-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0322_2007_team.png?v=1782405669</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 22 in Houston Astros History: After almost 20 years of wearing a pin in his cap to promote the Sunshine Kids charity for cancer-stricken (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2007, After almost 20 years of wearing a pin in his cap to promote the Sunshine Kids charity for cancer-stricken</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-22-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-rookie-fernando-valenzuela-pitches-his-third-shutout</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0422_1981_team.png?v=1782405672</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela pitches his third shutout in four starts, strikes out 11, and has the game’s only R (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1981, Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela pitches his third shutout in four starts, strikes out 11, and has the game’s only R</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-23-houston-astros-danny-coombs-is-born-in-lincoln-me-coombs-big-league-debut-comes-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0323_1942_coombs.png?v=1782405673</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 23 in Houston Astros History: Danny Coombs is born in Lincoln, ME. Coombs&apos; big league debut comes in the &quot;All-Rookie&quot; game in 1963 but he&apos;s (1942)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Danny Coombs, 1942, Danny Coombs is born in Lincoln, ME. Coombs&apos; big league debut comes in the &quot;All-Rookie&quot; game in 1963 but he&apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-23-dodgers-ed-head-of-the-brooklyn-dodgers-pitches-a-5-0-no-hitter-against-the-bosto</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0423_1946_team.png?v=1782405677</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Dodgers History: Ed Head of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitches a 5 – 0 no-hitter against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field. It is Head’s first appearance (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1946, Ed Head of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitches a 5 – 0 no-hitter against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field. It is Head’s first appearance</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-23-houston-astros-lee-may-is-born-in-birmingham-al-the-powerful-first-baseman-slugs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0323_1943_may.png?v=1782405678</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 23 in Houston Astros History: Lee May is born in Birmingham, AL. The powerful first baseman slugs 81 homers in three seasons with the (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee May, 1943, Lee May is born in Birmingham, AL. The powerful first baseman slugs 81 homers in three seasons with the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-23-dodgers-dodgers-first-baseman-gil-hodges-hits-his-300th-career-home-run-and-short</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0423_1958_team.png?v=1782405681</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Dodgers History: Dodgers first baseman Gil Hodges hits his 300th career home run and shortstop Pee Wee Reese plays in his 2000th game (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1958, Dodgers first baseman Gil Hodges hits his 300th career home run and shortstop Pee Wee Reese plays in his 2000th game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-23-houston-astros-the-burnt-orange-hummer-owned-by-koby-clemens-father-is-stolen-fro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0323_2005_team.png?v=1782405682</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 23 in Houston Astros History: The burnt orange Hummer owned by Koby Clemens&apos; father is stolen from the Memorial High School parking lot. It (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2005, The burnt orange Hummer owned by Koby Clemens&apos; father is stolen from the Memorial High School parking lot. It</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-23-dodgers-jackie-robinson-steals-second-and-third-base-then-steals-home-on-the-fron</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0423_1954_team.png?v=1782405685</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson steals second and third base, then steals home on the front end of a triple steal with Gil Hodges and Sandy Amorós (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, Jackie Robinson steals second and third base, then steals home on the front end of a triple steal with Gil Hodges and Sandy Amorós</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-24-houston-astros-houston-holds-their-first-rookie-camp-in-jacksonville-fl-farm-dire</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0324_1961_team.png?v=1782405687</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 24 in Houston Astros History: Houston holds their first rookie camp in Jacksonville, FL. Farm director Bobby Bragan conducts the camp for (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1961, Houston holds their first rookie camp in Jacksonville, FL. Farm director Bobby Bragan conducts the camp for</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/january-6-los-angeles-angels-former-major-league-manager-johnny-keane-dies-from-a-heart-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0106_1967_team.png?v=1782405689</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 6 in Los Angeles Angels History: Former major league manager Johnny Keane dies from a heart attack at the age of 55 (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1967, Former major league manager Johnny Keane dies from a heart attack at the age of 55</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-23-dodgers-don-drysdale-wins-first-career-game-vs-philadelphia-1956</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0423_1956_team.png?v=1782405690</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale wins first career game vs Philadelphia (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Don Drysdale wins first career game vs Philadelphia</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-24-houston-astros-astros-deal-utilityman-sandy-alomar-to-the-new-york-mets-for-utili</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0324_1967_team.png?v=1782405691</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 24 in Houston Astros History: Astros deal utilityman Sandy Alomar to the New York Mets for utilityman Derrell Griffith. Alomar&apos;s two sons (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1967, Astros deal utilityman Sandy Alomar to the New York Mets for utilityman Derrell Griffith. Alomar&apos;s two sons</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/january-16-los-angeles-angels-free-agent-jose-canseco-agrees-to-terms-with-the-anaheim-ang</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0116_2001_team.png?v=1782405693</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Los Angeles Angels History: Free agent Jose Canseco agrees to terms with the Anaheim Angels (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2001, Free agent Jose Canseco agrees to terms with the Anaheim Angels</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-23-dodgers-the-chicago-cubs-acquire-outfielder-jim-hickman-and-relief-pitcher-phil-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0423_1968_team.png?v=1782405694</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Dodgers History: The Chicago Cubs acquire outfielder Jim Hickman and relief pitcher Phil Regan from the Los Angeles Dodgers (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1968, The Chicago Cubs acquire outfielder Jim Hickman and relief pitcher Phil Regan from the Los Angeles Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-24-houston-astros-jose-valverde-is-born-in-san-pedro-de-macoris-dr-or-is-he-the-domi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0324_1979_team.png?v=1782405695</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 24 in Houston Astros History: Jose Valverde is born in San Pedro de Macoris, DR., or is he? The Dominican has had his official birth date (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1979, Jose Valverde is born in San Pedro de Macoris, DR., or is he? The Dominican has had his official birth date</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/january-31-los-angeles-angels-the-california-angels-sign-free-agent-outfielder-bo-jackson</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0131_1994_team.png?v=1782405698</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 31 in Los Angeles Angels History: The California Angels sign free agent outfielder Bo Jackson to a one-year contract worth $1 million. (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1994, The California Angels sign free agent outfielder Bo Jackson to a one-year contract worth $1 million.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-24-dodgers-sandy-koufax-strikeouts-18-cubs-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0424_1962_team.png?v=1782405699</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax strikeouts 18 Cubs (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1962, Sandy Koufax strikeouts 18 Cubs</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-24-houston-astros-mets-outfielder-yoenis-cespedes-tries-to-convince-umpire-c-b-buckn</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0324_2016_team.png?v=1782405700</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 24 in Houston Astros History: Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes tries to convince umpire C.B. Buckner that an A.J. Reed drive to center is (2016)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2016, Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes tries to convince umpire C.B. Buckner that an A.J. Reed drive to center is</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/february-3-los-angeles-angels-the-minnesota-twins-trade-star-first-baseman-rod-carew-to-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0203_1979_team.png?v=1782405702</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 3 in Los Angeles Angels History: The Minnesota Twins trade star first baseman Rod Carew to the California Angels (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1979, The Minnesota Twins trade star first baseman Rod Carew to the California Angels</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-24-dodgers-boston-braves-vs-brooklyn-dodgers-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0424_1921_team.png?v=1782405703</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Dodgers History: Boston Braves vs Brooklyn Dodgers (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, Boston Braves vs Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-24-houston-astros-ace-righthander-justin-verlander-signs-a-two-year-extension-for-66</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0324_2019_team.png?v=1782405704</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 24 in Houston Astros History: Ace righthander Justin Verlander signs a two-year extension for $66 million. The 36-year-old&apos;s contract at (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2019, Ace righthander Justin Verlander signs a two-year extension for $66 million. The 36-year-old&apos;s contract at</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/february-6-los-angeles-angels-mo-vaughn-undergoes-surgery-to-repair-a-ruptured-biceps-tend</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0206_2001_team.png?v=1782405706</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 6 in Los Angeles Angels History: Mo Vaughn undergoes surgery to repair a ruptured biceps tendon (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2001, Mo Vaughn undergoes surgery to repair a ruptured biceps tendon</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-25-dodgers-dodgers-set-national-league-single-game-attendance-record-1958</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0425_1958_team.png?v=1782405708</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Dodgers History: Dodgers set National League Single game attendance record (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1958, Dodgers set National League Single game attendance record</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-25-houston-astros-astros-purchase-infielder-alan-bannister-from-cleveland-in-nine-ga</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0325_1984_bannister.png?v=1782405709</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 25 in Houston Astros History: Astros purchase infielder Alan Bannister from Cleveland. In nine games that season with Houston, Bannister (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Alan Bannister, 1984, Astros purchase infielder Alan Bannister from Cleveland. In nine games that season with Houston, Bannister</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/march-11-los-angeles-angels-gene-mauch-takes-a-leave-of-absence-from-the-california-angels</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0311_1988_team.png?v=1782405710</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 11 in Los Angeles Angels History: Gene Mauch takes a leave of absence from the California Angels (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1988, Gene Mauch takes a leave of absence from the California Angels</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-25-dodgers-jim-lefebvre-commits-4-errors-in-one-game-1967</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0425_1967_team.png?v=1782405712</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Dodgers History: Jim Lefebvre commits 4 errors in one game (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1967, Jim Lefebvre commits 4 errors in one game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-25-houston-astros-houston-trades-catcher-robbie-wine-to-the-texas-rangers-for-pitche</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0325_1988_wine.png?v=1782405714</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 25 in Houston Astros History: Houston trades catcher Robbie Wine to the Texas Rangers for pitcher Mike Loynd. Selected as the eighth (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Robbie Wine, 1988, Houston trades catcher Robbie Wine to the Texas Rangers for pitcher Mike Loynd. Selected as the eighth</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/march-13-los-angeles-angels-california-angels-sign-free-agent-rick-burleson-to-a-six-year</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0313_1981_team.png?v=1782405715</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 13 in Los Angeles Angels History: California Angels sign free agent Rick Burleson to a six-year contract worth $4.2 million (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1981, California Angels sign free agent Rick Burleson to a six-year contract worth $4.2 million</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-25-dodgers-new-york-giants-vs-brooklyn-dodgers-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0425_1921_team.png?v=1782405716</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Dodgers History: New York Giants vs Brooklyn Dodgers (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, New York Giants vs Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-25-houston-astros-astros-release-outfielder-jesse-barfield-the-houston-native-and-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0325_1994_team.png?v=1782405719</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 25 in Houston Astros History: Astros release outfielder Jesse Barfield. The Houston native and former A.L. home run champ had hit just .080 (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1994, Astros release outfielder Jesse Barfield. The Houston native and former A.L. home run champ had hit just .080</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-4-los-angeles-angels-pirates-acquire-mike-easler-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0404_1977_team.png?v=1782405719</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Los Angeles Angels History: Pirates acquire Mike Easler (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1977, Pirates acquire Mike Easler</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-25-dodgers-andy-messersmith-strokes-three-doubles-in-dodgers-win-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0425_1975_team.png?v=1782405723</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Dodgers History: Andy Messersmith strokes three doubles in Dodgers win (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1975, Andy Messersmith strokes three doubles in Dodgers win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-25-houston-astros-houston-acquires-utilityman-mike-lamb-from-the-new-york-yankees-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0325_2004_lamb.png?v=1782405725</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 25 in Houston Astros History: Houston acquires utilityman Mike Lamb from the New York Yankees in return for a minor league pitcher. Lamb (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Lamb, 2004, Houston acquires utilityman Mike Lamb from the New York Yankees in return for a minor league pitcher. Lamb</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-11-los-angeles-angels-seattle-mariners-at-california-angels-classic-baseball-broadca</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0411_1990_team.png?v=1782405725</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Los Angeles Angels History: Seattle Mariners at California Angels Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1990, Seattle Mariners at California Angels Classic Baseball Broadcasts</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-25-dodgers-strike-over-dodgers-and-marlins-play-ball-1995</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0425_1995_team.png?v=1782405728</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Dodgers History: Strike Over – Dodgers and Marlins play ball (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1995, Strike Over – Dodgers and Marlins play ball</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-21-los-angeles-angels-texas-rangers-play-first-home-game-1972</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0421_1972_team.png?v=1782405730</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Los Angeles Angels History: Texas Rangers play first home game (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1972, Texas Rangers play first home game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-25-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-announces-he-may-undergo-last-resort-surgery-to-remov</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0325_2006_bagwell.png?v=1782405730</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 25 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell announces he may undergo &quot;last resort&quot; surgery to remove bone spurs in his aching right shoulder (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2006, Jeff Bagwell announces he may undergo &quot;last resort&quot; surgery to remove bone spurs in his aching right shoulder</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-25-dodgers-bud-selig-appoints-tom-schieffer-to-oversee-dodgers-2011</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0425_2011_team.png?v=1782405732</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Dodgers History: Bud Selig appoints Tom Schieffer to oversee Dodgers (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2011, Bud Selig appoints Tom Schieffer to oversee Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-22-los-angeles-angels-albert-pujols-becomes-the-26th-member-of-the-500-home-run-club</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0422_2014_team.png?v=1782405734</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Los Angeles Angels History: Albert Pujols becomes the 26th member of the 500 Home Run Club (2014)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2014, Albert Pujols becomes the 26th member of the 500 Home Run Club</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-26-houston-astros-roger-clemens-tosses-six-innings-of-no-hit-ball-but-the-astros-sto</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0326_1999_clemens.png?v=1782405734</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 26 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens tosses six innings of no-hit ball but the Astros storm back to topple the New York Yankees (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 1999, Roger Clemens tosses six innings of no-hit ball but the Astros storm back to topple the New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-26-dodgers-new-york-giants-vs-brooklyn-dodgers-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0426_1921_team.png?v=1782405737</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Dodgers History: New York Giants vs Brooklyn Dodgers (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, New York Giants vs Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-22-los-angeles-angels-brandon-belt-forces-jaime-barria-to-throw-a-record-21-pitches</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0422_2018_team.png?v=1782405738</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Los Angeles Angels History: Brandon Belt forces Jaime Barria to throw a record 21 pitches before flying out to right field (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2018, Brandon Belt forces Jaime Barria to throw a record 21 pitches before flying out to right field</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-26-houston-astros-x-rays-reveal-that-shortstop-clint-barmes-has-a-broken-left-hand-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0326_2011_team.png?v=1782405739</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 26 in Houston Astros History: X-rays reveal that shortstop Clint Barmes has a broken left hand after it was hit the night before in an (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, X-rays reveal that shortstop Clint Barmes has a broken left hand after it was hit the night before in an</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-27-dodgers-tobin-homers-in-his-own-no-hitter-1944</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0427_1944_team.png?v=1782405741</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Dodgers History: Tobin homers in his own no hitter (1944)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1944, Tobin homers in his own no hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-22-los-angeles-angels-bobby-grich-charges-roger-erickson-1978</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0422_1978_team.png?v=1782405743</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Los Angeles Angels History: Bobby Grich charges Roger Erickson (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1978, Bobby Grich charges Roger Erickson</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-26-houston-astros-the-astros-scheduled-an-early-getaway-back-to-houston-but-their-fi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0326_2022_team.png?v=1782405743</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 26 in Houston Astros History: The Astros scheduled an early getaway back to Houston but their final game in Florida caught the Cardinals (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, The Astros scheduled an early getaway back to Houston but their final game in Florida caught the Cardinals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-27-dodgers-stargell-hits-11th-homerun-in-april-1971</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0427_1971_team.png?v=1782405747</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Dodgers History: Stargell hits 11th homerun in April (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1971, Stargell hits 11th homerun in April</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-23-los-angeles-angels-california-angels-pitcher-bruce-kison-losses-no-hitter-with-on</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0423_1980_team.png?v=1782405748</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Los Angeles Angels History: California Angels pitcher Bruce Kison losses no hitter with one out in the 9th for the second time this season (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1980, California Angels pitcher Bruce Kison losses no hitter with one out in the 9th for the second time this season</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-26-houston-astros-future-astro-teammates-shane-reynolds-and-jose-vizcaino-are-born-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0326_1968_reynolds.png?v=1782405748</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 26 in Houston Astros History: Future Astro teammates Shane Reynolds and Jose Vizcaino are born. Reynolds is born in Bastrop, LA. Vizcaino (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Shane Reynolds, 1968, Future Astro teammates Shane Reynolds and Jose Vizcaino are born. Reynolds is born in Bastrop, LA. Vizcaino</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-27-dodgers-at-dodger-stadium-mike-piazza-ties-carlton-fisk-for-the-most-career-homer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0427_2004_team.png?v=1782405751</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Dodgers History: At Dodger Stadium, Mike Piazza ties Carlton Fisk for the most career homers by a catcher (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2004, At Dodger Stadium, Mike Piazza ties Carlton Fisk for the most career homers by a catcher</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-23-los-angeles-angels-former-major-league-slugger-and-current-california-angels-hitt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0423_1992_team.png?v=1782405753</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Los Angeles Angels History: Former major league slugger and current California Angels hitting coach Deron Johnson dies from lung cancer (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1992, Former major league slugger and current California Angels hitting coach Deron Johnson dies from lung cancer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-26-houston-astros-astros-obtain-outfielder-willie-crawford-and-infielder-rob-sperrin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0326_1977_crawford.png?v=1782405753</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 26 in Houston Astros History: Astros obtain outfielder Willie Crawford and infielder Rob Sperring from San Francisco for infielder Rob (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Willie Crawford, 1977, Astros obtain outfielder Willie Crawford and infielder Rob Sperring from San Francisco for infielder Rob</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-27-dodgers-new-york-giants-vs-brooklyn-dodgers-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0427_1921_team.png?v=1782405755</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Dodgers History: New York Giants vs Brooklyn Dodgers (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, New York Giants vs Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-27-los-angeles-angels-reggie-jackson-homers-off-ron-guidry-in-his-return-to-new-york</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0427_1982_team.png?v=1782405757</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Los Angeles Angels History: Reggie Jackson homers off Ron Guidry in his return to New York Yankees (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1982, Reggie Jackson homers off Ron Guidry in his return to New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-26-houston-astros-state-senators-pass-a-bill-to-rename-a-part-of-state-highway-288-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 26 in Houston Astros History: State Senators pass a bill to rename a part of State Highway 288 the &quot; Nolan Ryan Expressway&quot;. The highway (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1991, State Senators pass a bill to rename a part of State Highway 288 the &quot; Nolan Ryan Expressway&quot;. The highway</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-28-dodgers-new-york-giants-vs-brooklyn-dodgers-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 28 in Dodgers History: New York Giants vs Brooklyn Dodgers (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, New York Giants vs Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-28-los-angeles-angels-indians-win-10th-straight-1966</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 28 in Los Angeles Angels History: Indians win 10th straight (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1966, Indians win 10th straight</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-27-houston-astros-houston-veterans-are-stunned-to-learn-that-pitcher-shane-reynolds</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 27 in Houston Astros History: Houston veterans are stunned to learn that pitcher Shane Reynolds , who had been with the team since 1992 (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Shane Reynolds, 2003, Houston veterans are stunned to learn that pitcher Shane Reynolds , who had been with the team since 1992</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-30-dodgers-matt-kemp-sets-dodgers-franchise-record-with-12-home-runs-in-march-april-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 30 in Dodgers History: Matt Kemp sets Dodgers franchise record with 12 home runs in March/April (2012)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Matt Kemp, 2012, Matt Kemp sets Dodgers franchise record with 12 home runs in March/April</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/april-30-los-angeles-angels-nolan-ryan-punches-out-19-red-sox-1974</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 30 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan punches out 19 Red Sox (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1974, Nolan Ryan punches out 19 Red Sox</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-27-houston-astros-shortstop-dickie-thon-impresses-as-he-comes-back-from-the-beaning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0327_1985_thon.png?v=1782405769</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 27 in Houston Astros History: Shortstop Dickie Thon impresses as he comes back from the beaning that ended his 1984 season in the opening (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dickie Thon, 1985, Shortstop Dickie Thon impresses as he comes back from the beaning that ended his 1984 season in the opening</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-30-dodgers-opening-day-at-brooklyn-s-new-washington-park-attracts-15-000-fans-to-see</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0430_1898_team.png?v=1782405771</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Dodgers History: Opening Day at Brooklyn’s new Washington Park attracts 15‚000 fans to see a 6-4 Brooklyn loss to Philadelphia. President Charles E (1898)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1898, Opening Day at Brooklyn’s new Washington Park attracts 15‚000 fans to see a 6-4 Brooklyn loss to Philadelphia. President Charles E</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-4-los-angeles-angels-ron-davis-of-the-new-york-yankees-strikes-out-eight-consecutive-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0504_1981_team.png?v=1782405772</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Los Angeles Angels History: Ron Davis of the New York Yankees strikes out eight consecutive batters (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1981, Ron Davis of the New York Yankees strikes out eight consecutive batters</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-27-houston-astros-new-manager-larry-dierker-finds-out-he-doesn-t-get-the-final-say-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0327_1997_dierker.png?v=1782405774</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 27 in Houston Astros History: New manager Larry Dierker finds out he doesn&apos;t get the final say on his own roster. Dierker wants to keep (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1997, New manager Larry Dierker finds out he doesn&apos;t get the final say on his own roster. Dierker wants to keep</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/april-30-dodgers-philadelphia-phillies-vs-brooklyn-dodgers-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 30 in Dodgers History: Philadelphia Phillies vs Brooklyn Dodgers (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1921, Philadelphia Phillies vs Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-7-los-angeles-angels-mo-vaughn-returns-to-boston-pedro-steals-the-show-1999</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0507_1999_team.png?v=1782405776</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Los Angeles Angels History: Mo Vaughn returns to Boston – Pedro steals the show (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1999, Mo Vaughn returns to Boston – Pedro steals the show</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-27-houston-astros-in-a-scene-that-gave-astro-veterans-flashbacks-shortstop-adam-ever</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:42:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0327_2004_everett.png?v=1782405779</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 27 in Houston Astros History: In a scene that gave Astro veterans flashbacks, shortstop Adam Everett is hit in the face by a fastball from (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Adam Everett, 2004, In a scene that gave Astro veterans flashbacks, shortstop Adam Everett is hit in the face by a fastball from</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-2-dodgers-robinson-out-at-third-1948</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 2 in Dodgers History: Robinson out at Third (1948)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1948, Robinson out at Third</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-8-los-angeles-angels-kirby-puckett-collects-four-singles-in-his-debut-1984</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0508_1984_team.png?v=1782405780</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 8 in Los Angeles Angels History: Kirby Puckett collects four singles in his debut (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1984, Kirby Puckett collects four singles in his debut</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-11-los-angeles-angels-dave-winfield-rejects-a-trade-that-would-have-sent-him-from-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0511_1990_team.png?v=1782405784</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Los Angeles Angels History: Dave Winfield rejects a trade that would have sent him from the New York Yankees to California (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1990, Dave Winfield rejects a trade that would have sent him from the New York Yankees to California</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-28-houston-astros-in-the-first-trade-of-tim-purpura-s-tenure-as-general-manager-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0328_2005_redding.png?v=1782405785</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 28 in Houston Astros History: In the first trade of Tim Purpura&apos;s tenure as General Manager, the Astros send pitcher Tim Redding to San (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tim Redding, 2005, In the first trade of Tim Purpura&apos;s tenure as General Manager, the Astros send pitcher Tim Redding to San</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-4-dodgers-willie-mays-of-the-san-francisco-giants-establishes-a-new-national-league-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0504_1966_team.png?v=1782405785</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Dodgers History: Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants establishes a new National League record for most career home runs (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1966, Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants establishes a new National League record for most career home runs</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-12-los-angeles-angels-reggie-jackson-hits-a-home-run-over-the-right-field-roof-sparky</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0512_1984_team.png?v=1782405789</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Los Angeles Angels History: Reggie Jackson hits a home run over the right field roof, Sparky Anderson is thrown out (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1984, Reggie Jackson hits a home run over the right field roof, Sparky Anderson is thrown out</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-28-houston-astros-gus-triandos-dies-of-heart-failure-in-san-jose-ca-at-age-82-the-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0328_2013_team.png?v=1782405790</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 28 in Houston Astros History: Gus Triandos dies of heart failure in San Jose, CA, at age 82. The four-time All-Star catcher batted .181 for (2013)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2013, Gus Triandos dies of heart failure in San Jose, CA, at age 82. The four-time All-Star catcher batted .181 for</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-4-dodgers-5-4-1980-the-dodgers-were-visiting-philadelphia-and-the-top-of-the-first-inn</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 4 in Dodgers History: 5/4/1980 – The Dodgers were visiting Philadelphia and the top of the first inning was not Dallas Green’s best day on the way to th (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1980, 5/4/1980 – The Dodgers were visiting Philadelphia and the top of the first inning was not Dallas Green’s best day on the way to th</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-13-los-angeles-angels-california-angels-pitcher-dick-wantz-dies-following-surgery-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0513_1965_team.png?v=1782405793</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Los Angeles Angels History: California Angels pitcher Dick Wantz dies following surgery for brain cancer (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1965, California Angels pitcher Dick Wantz dies following surgery for brain cancer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-28-houston-astros-glenn-davis-is-born-in-jacksonville-fl-as-a-troubled-youth-he-is-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0328_1961_davis.png?v=1782405794</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 28 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis is born in Jacksonville, FL. As a troubled youth, he is taken in by the parents of major league (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1961, Glenn Davis is born in Jacksonville, FL. As a troubled youth, he is taken in by the parents of major league</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-5-dodgers-tom-lasorda-throws-3-wild-pitches-in-one-inning-in-his-first-start-1955</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0505_1955_team.png?v=1782405795</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Dodgers History: Tom Lasorda throws 3 wild pitches in one inning in his first start (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, Tom Lasorda throws 3 wild pitches in one inning in his first start</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-14-los-angeles-angels-reggie-jackson-passes-mickey-mantle-on-homerun-list-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0514_1986_team.png?v=1782405797</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Los Angeles Angels History: Reggie Jackson passes Mickey Mantle on Homerun List (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1986, Reggie Jackson passes Mickey Mantle on Homerun List</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-28-houston-astros-astros-special-assistant-donald-davidson-dies-in-houston-at-age-64</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0328_1990_team.png?v=1782405799</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 28 in Houston Astros History: Astros Special Assistant Donald Davidson dies in Houston at age 64. Only four-feet-tall after contracting a (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1990, Astros Special Assistant Donald Davidson dies in Houston at age 64. Only four-feet-tall after contracting a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-6-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-acquire-future-hall-of-fame-second-baseman-billy-herman-fro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0506_1941_team.png?v=1782405799</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame second baseman Billy Herman from the Chicago Cubs (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1941, Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame second baseman Billy Herman from the Chicago Cubs</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-15-los-angeles-angels-california-s-nolan-ryan-strikes-out-12-and-hurls-his-first-caree</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0515_1973_team.png?v=1782405802</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Los Angeles Angels History: California’s Nolan Ryan strikes out 12 and hurls his first career no-hitter (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1973, California’s Nolan Ryan strikes out 12 and hurls his first career no-hitter</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-28-houston-astros-halliburton-plaza-opens-next-to-minute-maid-park-showcasing-the-te</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 28 in Houston Astros History: Halliburton Plaza opens next to Minute Maid Park, showcasing the team&apos;s history and featuring action statues (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2003, Halliburton Plaza opens next to Minute Maid Park, showcasing the team&apos;s history and featuring action statues</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-7-dodgers-willie-davis-gets-last-laugh-with-a-game-winning-homerun-after-being-hackled</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0507_1969_team.png?v=1782405804</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Dodgers History: Willie Davis gets last laugh with a game winning homerun after being hackled by Cubs Fans (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1969, Willie Davis gets last laugh with a game winning homerun after being hackled by Cubs Fans</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-17-los-angeles-angels-bobby-valentine-breaks-his-leg-climbing-a-wall-the-injury-will-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0517_1973_team.png?v=1782405806</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Los Angeles Angels History: Bobby Valentine breaks his leg climbing a wall – the injury will curtail his career (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1973, Bobby Valentine breaks his leg climbing a wall – the injury will curtail his career</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-29-houston-astros-houston-swaps-lefty-relievers-with-philadelphia-obtaining-yorkis-p</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0329_2000_perez.png?v=1782405809</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 29 in Houston Astros History: Houston swaps lefty relievers with Philadelphia, obtaining Yorkis Perez for Trever Miller . Perez would see (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Yorkis Perez, 2000, Houston swaps lefty relievers with Philadelphia, obtaining Yorkis Perez for Trever Miller . Perez would see</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-7-dodgers-wes-paker-completes-cycle-in-10th-driving-in-winning-runs-for-dodgers-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0507_1970_team.png?v=1782405809</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Dodgers History: Wes Paker completes cycle in 10th driving in winning runs for Dodgers (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1970, Wes Paker completes cycle in 10th driving in winning runs for Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-20-los-angeles-angels-jim-fregosi-ties-record-hits-for-the-cycle-1968</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0520_1968_team.png?v=1782405811</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Los Angeles Angels History: Jim Fregosi ties record hits for the cycle (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1968, Jim Fregosi ties record hits for the cycle</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-29-houston-astros-houston-opens-their-first-title-defense-with-a-4-1-win-over-the-ra</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0329_2018_team.png?v=1782405813</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 29 in Houston Astros History: Houston opens their first title defense with a 4-1 win over the Rangers in Arlington. George Springer led off (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, Houston opens their first title defense with a 4-1 win over the Rangers in Arlington. George Springer led off</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-7-dodgers-andre-ethier-goes-0-for-4-ending-his-30-game-hitting-streak-2011</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0507_2011_team.png?v=1782405813</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Dodgers History: Andre Ethier goes 0-for-4 ending his 30-game hitting streak (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2011, Andre Ethier goes 0-for-4 ending his 30-game hitting streak</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-23-los-angeles-angels-dan-petry-and-the-tigers-clip-the-angels-4-2-detroit-has-now-won</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0523_1984_team.png?v=1782405815</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Los Angeles Angels History: Dan Petry and the Tigers clip the Angels‚ 4 – 2 Detroit has now won 16 straight on the road to tie the American League record of t (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1984, Dan Petry and the Tigers clip the Angels‚ 4 – 2 Detroit has now won 16 straight on the road to tie the American League record of t</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-7-dodgers-dolph-camilli-and-manager-leo-durocher-argue-a-close-play-at-the-plate-that</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0507_1941_team.png?v=1782405818</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Dodgers History: Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That’s Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right, (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1941, Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That’s Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right,</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-29-houston-astros-eric-bruntlett-is-born-in-lafayette-in-the-utilityman-bats-250-wit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0329_1978_bruntlett.png?v=1782405818</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 29 in Houston Astros History: Eric Bruntlett is born in Lafayette, IN. The utilityman bats .250 with nine homers during his five seasons (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Eric Bruntlett, 1978, Eric Bruntlett is born in Lafayette, IN. The utilityman bats .250 with nine homers during his five seasons</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-24-los-angeles-angels-detroit-tigers-win-their-major-league-record-17th-consecutive-ga</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0524_1984_team.png?v=1782405819</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Los Angeles Angels History: Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1984, Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-7-dodgers-93000-fans-turnout-for-roy-campanella-night-1959</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0507_1959_team.png?v=1782405822</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Dodgers History: 93000 Fans turnout for Roy Campanella Night (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1959, 93000 Fans turnout for Roy Campanella Night</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-29-houston-astros-lance-berkman-drills-two-home-runs-and-roy-oswalt-scatters-seven-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0329_2002_berkman.png?v=1782405822</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 29 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman drills two home runs and Roy Oswalt scatters seven hits as Houston tops the Boston Red Sox (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lance Berkman, 2002, Lance Berkman drills two home runs and Roy Oswalt scatters seven hits as Houston tops the Boston Red Sox</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-24-los-angeles-angels-california-angels-pitcher-don-rose-homers-in-his-first-major-lea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0524_1972_team.png?v=1782405824</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Los Angeles Angels History: California Angels pitcher Don Rose homers in his first major league at-bat (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1972, California Angels pitcher Don Rose homers in his first major league at-bat</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-8-dodgers-for-the-second-time-in-his-career-pirate-willie-stargell-hits-one-out-of-dod</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0508_1973_team.png?v=1782405826</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 8 in Dodgers History: For the second time in his career, Pirate Willie Stargell hits one out of Dodger Stadium. (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1973, For the second time in his career, Pirate Willie Stargell hits one out of Dodger Stadium.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-30-houston-astros-rumors-swirl-that-legendary-manager-leo-durocher-currently-a-coach</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0330_1961_durocher.png?v=1782405827</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Houston Astros History: Rumors swirl that legendary manager Leo Durocher , currently a coach with the Dodgers, would be named the (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Leo Durocher, 1961, Rumors swirl that legendary manager Leo Durocher , currently a coach with the Dodgers, would be named the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-27-los-angeles-angels-anaheim-right-hander-jared-weaver-makes-his-major-league-debut-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0527_2006_team.png?v=1782405828</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 27 in Los Angeles Angels History: Anaheim right-hander Jared Weaver makes his major league debut and pitches seven shutout innings (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2006, Anaheim right-hander Jared Weaver makes his major league debut and pitches seven shutout innings</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-9-dodgers-philadelphia-manager-ben-chapman-admits-he-had-been-kinda-loud-in-leading-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0509_1947_team.png?v=1782405833</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Dodgers History: Philadelphia manager Ben Chapman admits he had been ‘kinda loud’ in leading his team in verbally abusing Jackie Robinson with raci (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, Philadelphia manager Ben Chapman admits he had been ‘kinda loud’ in leading his team in verbally abusing Jackie Robinson with raci</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-30-houston-astros-jeriome-robertson-is-born-in-san-jose-ca-the-lefty-leads-the-astro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0330_1977_robertson.png?v=1782405833</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Houston Astros History: Jeriome Robertson is born in San Jose, CA. The lefty leads the Astros in wins during his rookie season (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeriome Robertson, 1977, Jeriome Robertson is born in San Jose, CA. The lefty leads the Astros in wins during his rookie season</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-29-los-angeles-angels-kendry-morales-breaks-his-left-ankle-jumping-on-home-plate-while</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0529_2010_team.png?v=1782405835</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Los Angeles Angels History: Kendry Morales breaks his left ankle jumping on home plate while celebrating his walk-off grand slam that beat Seattle (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2010, Kendry Morales breaks his left ankle jumping on home plate while celebrating his walk-off grand slam that beat Seattle</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-9-dodgers-in-his-first-game-outside-of-new-york-city-jackie-robinson-has-two-hits-and</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0509_1947_team_9bb77cbb-7333-4ea7-80ee-f29036677b08.png?v=1782405838</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Dodgers History: In his first game outside of New York City, Jackie Robinson has two hits and scores twice in the Dodgers’ 6 – 5 loss to the Philli (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, In his first game outside of New York City, Jackie Robinson has two hits and scores twice in the Dodgers’ 6 – 5 loss to the Philli</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-30-houston-astros-astros-release-pitcher-jason-grimsley-whom-they-acquired-for-pitch</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:43:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0330_1993_schilling.png?v=1782405838</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Houston Astros History: Astros release pitcher Jason Grimsley, whom they acquired for pitcher Curt Schilling the previous year (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Curt Schilling, 1993, Astros release pitcher Jason Grimsley, whom they acquired for pitcher Curt Schilling the previous year</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-30-los-angeles-angels-dennis-eckersley-pitches-a-no-hitter-as-the-cleveland-indians-be</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0530_1977_team.png?v=1782405840</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Los Angeles Angels History: Dennis Eckersley pitches a no-hitter as the Cleveland Indians beat the California Angels, 1 – 0. Frank Tanana, with three shutouts (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1977, Dennis Eckersley pitches a no-hitter as the Cleveland Indians beat the California Angels, 1 – 0. Frank Tanana, with three shutouts</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-10-dodgers-behind-billy-loes-and-roy-campanella-the-dodgers-move-into-first-place-with</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0510_1953_team.png?v=1782405842</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 10 in Dodgers History: Behind Billy Loes and Roy Campanella, the Dodgers move into first place with 5 – 0 win over the Phillies (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1953, Behind Billy Loes and Roy Campanella, the Dodgers move into first place with 5 – 0 win over the Phillies</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-30-houston-astros-enron-field-officially-opens-with-a-6-5-exhibition-win-over-the-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0330_2000_ward.png?v=1782405842</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Houston Astros History: Enron Field officially opens with a 6-5 exhibition win over the A.L. Champion New York Yankees, paralleling (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Daryle Ward, 2000, Enron Field officially opens with a 6-5 exhibition win over the A.L. Champion New York Yankees, paralleling</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/may-31-los-angeles-angels-paul-blair-is-hit-in-face-by-ken-tatum-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0531_1970_team.png?v=1782405844</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Los Angeles Angels History: Paul Blair is hit in face by Ken Tatum (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1970, Paul Blair is hit in face by Ken Tatum</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-11-dodgers-wild-bill-hallahan-uncorks-three-wild-pitches-in-one-inning-1932</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0511_1932_team.png?v=1782405847</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Dodgers History: Wild Bill Hallahan uncorks three wild pitches in one inning (1932)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1932, Wild Bill Hallahan uncorks three wild pitches in one inning</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-30-houston-astros-in-their-only-astrodome-appearance-houston-replacement-players-mop</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0330_1995_guerrero.png?v=1782405847</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Houston Astros History: In their only Astrodome appearance, Houston replacement players mop up the ersatz New York Yankees, 10-1 (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Juan Guerrero, 1995, In their only Astrodome appearance, Houston replacement players mop up the ersatz New York Yankees, 10-1</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-1-los-angeles-angels-california-angels-fireballer-nolan-ryan-notches-the-fourth-no-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0601_1975_team.png?v=1782405849</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Los Angeles Angels History: California Angels fireballer Nolan Ryan notches the fourth no-hitter of his major league career (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1975, California Angels fireballer Nolan Ryan notches the fourth no-hitter of his major league career</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-11-dodgers-ernie-banks-hits-a-grand-slam-the-first-of-five-on-the-year-1955</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0511_1955_team.png?v=1782405851</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Dodgers History: Ernie Banks hits a grand slam – the first of five on the year (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, Ernie Banks hits a grand slam – the first of five on the year</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-31-houston-astros-in-their-first-official-game-as-an-american-league-franchise-the-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0331_2013_team.png?v=1782405851</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Houston Astros History: In their first official game as an American League franchise, the Astros spank the Rangers, 8-2, at Minute (2013)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2013, In their first official game as an American League franchise, the Astros spank the Rangers, 8-2, at Minute</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-2-los-angeles-angels-rod-carew-announces-his-retirement-at-the-age-of-40-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0602_1986_team.png?v=1782405853</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Los Angeles Angels History: Rod Carew announces his retirement at the age of 40 (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1986, Rod Carew announces his retirement at the age of 40</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-31-houston-astros-astros-receive-their-2022-world-championship-rings-then-bash-the-w</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0331_2023_team.png?v=1782405855</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Houston Astros History: Astros receive their 2022 World Championship rings then bash the White Sox, 6-3. Yordan Alvarez cracks a (2023)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2023, Astros receive their 2022 World Championship rings then bash the White Sox, 6-3. Yordan Alvarez cracks a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-11-dodgers-minnie-minoso-suffers-a-fractured-skull-and-breaks-his-wrist-when-he-runs-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0511_1962_team.png?v=1782405856</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Dodgers History: Minnie Minoso suffers a fractured skull and breaks his wrist when he runs into the left field wall chasing Duke Snider’s triple in (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1962, Minnie Minoso suffers a fractured skull and breaks his wrist when he runs into the left field wall chasing Duke Snider’s triple in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-3-los-angeles-angels-harmon-killebrew-503-foot-homerun-the-longest-home-run-ever-hit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0603_1967_team.png?v=1782405857</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Los Angeles Angels History: Harmon Killebrew 503 foot homerun the longest home run ever hit in Metropolitan Stadium (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1967, Harmon Killebrew 503 foot homerun the longest home run ever hit in Metropolitan Stadium</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-11-dodgers-tom-seaver-wins-his-100th-game-in-a-2-1-new-york-mets-victory-over-the-los</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0511_1972_team.png?v=1782405860</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Dodgers History: Tom Seaver wins his 100th game in a 2 – 1 New York Mets victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1972, Tom Seaver wins his 100th game in a 2 – 1 New York Mets victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-31-houston-astros-astros-deal-catcher-alan-knicely-to-cincinnati-for-pitcher-bill-da</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0331_1983_knicely.png?v=1782405860</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Houston Astros History: Astros deal catcher Alan Knicely to Cincinnati for pitcher Bill Dawley and outfielder Tony Walker . Another (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Alan Knicely, 1983, Astros deal catcher Alan Knicely to Cincinnati for pitcher Bill Dawley and outfielder Tony Walker . Another</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-6-los-angeles-angels-jim-palmer-squares-off-against-california-angels-1965</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0606_1965_team.png?v=1782405862</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Los Angeles Angels History: Jim Palmer squares off against California Angels (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1965, Jim Palmer squares off against California Angels</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-carl-erskine-of-the-brooklyn-dodgers-hurls-a-no-hitter-against-the-new-york</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_1956_team.png?v=1782405865</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: Carl Erskine of the Brooklyn Dodgers hurls a no-hitter against the New York Giants (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Carl Erskine of the Brooklyn Dodgers hurls a no-hitter against the New York Giants</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-31-houston-astros-pitcher-mark-ross-is-traded-for-himself-ross-was-dealt-to-st-louis</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0331_1986_ross.png?v=1782405865</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Houston Astros History: Pitcher Mark Ross is traded for himself. Ross was dealt to St. Louis in December for a player to be named (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mark Ross, 1986, Pitcher Mark Ross is traded for himself. Ross was dealt to St. Louis in December for a player to be named</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-6-los-angeles-angels-nolan-ryan-loses-bid-for-second-straight-no-hitter-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0606_1975_team.png?v=1782405866</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan loses bid for second straight no-hitter (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1975, Nolan Ryan loses bid for second straight no-hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-a-j-burnett-no-hits-sand-diego-padres-2001</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_2001_team.png?v=1782405869</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: A.J. Burnett no hits Sand Diego Padres (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2001, A.J. Burnett no hits Sand Diego Padres</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-31-houston-astros-houston-acquires-infielder-tim-bogar-on-waivers-from-the-new-york</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0331_1997_bogar.png?v=1782405871</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Houston Astros History: Houston acquires infielder Tim Bogar on waivers from the New York Mets. Bogar hits .219 in four seasons as a (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tim Bogar, 1997, Houston acquires infielder Tim Bogar on waivers from the New York Mets. Bogar hits .219 in four seasons as a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-8-los-angeles-angels-nolan-ryan-notches-his-fourth-career-19-strikeout-game-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0608_1977_team.png?v=1782405871</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan notches his fourth career 19-strikeout game (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1977, Nolan Ryan notches his fourth career 19-strikeout game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-in-one-of-the-most-remarkable-at-bats-in-big-league-history-alex-cora-fouls</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_2004_team.png?v=1782405873</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: In one of the most remarkable at-bats in big league history, Alex Cora fouls off 14 consecutive pitches and then hits the 18th thr (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2004, In one of the most remarkable at-bats in big league history, Alex Cora fouls off 14 consecutive pitches and then hits the 18th thr</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-9-los-angeles-angels-morgana-kisses-freddy-lynn-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0609_1983_team.png?v=1782405875</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Los Angeles Angels History: Morgana kisses Freddy Lynn (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1983, Morgana kisses Freddy Lynn</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-31-houston-astros-lefthander-jeriome-robertson-is-dealt-to-the-cleveland-indians-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0331_2004_robertson.png?v=1782405875</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Houston Astros History: Lefthander Jeriome Robertson is dealt to the Cleveland Indians for two minor league outfielders, Willy (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeriome Robertson, 2004, Lefthander Jeriome Robertson is dealt to the Cleveland Indians for two minor league outfielders, Willy</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-option-lf-sandy-amoros-to-montreal-1954</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_1954_team.png?v=1782405878</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers option LF Sandy Amoros to Montreal (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, Brooklyn Dodgers option LF Sandy Amoros to Montreal</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-9-los-angeles-angels-don-sutton-298-throws-a-two-hit-shutout-beating-tom-seaver-306-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0609_1986_team.png?v=1782405879</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Los Angeles Angels History: Don Sutton (298) throws a two-hit shutout, beating Tom Seaver (306) and the White Sox 3-0. The starters have the highest combined  (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1986, Don Sutton (298) throws a two-hit shutout, beating Tom Seaver (306) and the White Sox 3-0. The starters have the highest combined </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-1-houston-astros-astros-deal-pitcher-ken-forsch-to-the-angels-for-shortstop-dickie-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0401_1981_forsch.png?v=1782405880</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 1 in Houston Astros History: Astros deal pitcher Ken Forsch to the Angels for shortstop Dickie Thon . The versatile righthander compiled a (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Forsch, 1981, Astros deal pitcher Ken Forsch to the Angels for shortstop Dickie Thon . The versatile righthander compiled a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-jackie-robinson-after-a-game-may-12-1955-1955</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_1955_team.png?v=1782405882</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson after a game, May 12, 1955. (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, Jackie Robinson after a game, May 12, 1955.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-14-los-angeles-angels-nolan-ryan-fans-19-in-13-inning-start-vs-red-sox-1974</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0614_1974_team.png?v=1782405883</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 14 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan fans 19 in 13 inning start vs Red Sox (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1974, Nolan Ryan fans 19 in 13 inning start vs Red Sox</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-1-houston-astros-many-considered-drayton-mclane-a-fool-for-hiring-broadcaster-larry</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0401_1997_dierker.png?v=1782405885</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 1 in Houston Astros History: Many considered Drayton McLane a fool for hiring broadcaster Larry Dierker as his manager, replacing Terry (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1997, Many considered Drayton McLane a fool for hiring broadcaster Larry Dierker as his manager, replacing Terry</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-bob-gibson-becomes-the-seventh-pitcher-in-national-league-history-to-strike</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_1969_team.png?v=1782405887</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: Bob Gibson becomes the seventh pitcher in National League history to strike out the side on nine pitches. (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1969, Bob Gibson becomes the seventh pitcher in National League history to strike out the side on nine pitches.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/new-york-yankees-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:10:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-NYY_692b25bd-5380-4e00-870a-115c15fcd4f8.jpg?v=1782411037</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the New York Yankees</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-16-los-angeles-angels-rod-carew-and-tony-oliva-complete-two-double-steals-on-two-cons</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0616_1969_team.png?v=1782405888</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Los Angeles Angels History: Rod Carew and Tony Oliva complete two double steals on two consecutive pitches (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1969, Rod Carew and Tony Oliva complete two double steals on two consecutive pitches</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-1-houston-astros-former-n-l-mvp-jeff-kent-homers-in-his-first-at-bat-as-a-houston-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0401_2003_kent.png?v=1782405889</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 1 in Houston Astros History: Former N.L. MVP Jeff Kent homers in his first at bat as a Houston Astro, leading a 10-4 mauling of the (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Kent, 2003, Former N.L. MVP Jeff Kent homers in his first at bat as a Houston Astro, leading a 10-4 mauling of the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-giancarlo-stanton-s-homer-goes-down-as-the-third-longest-shot-ever-hit-at-d</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_2015_team.png?v=1782405891</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: Giancarlo Stanton’s homer goes down as the third-longest shot ever hit at Dodger Stadium (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2015, Giancarlo Stanton’s homer goes down as the third-longest shot ever hit at Dodger Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-17-los-angeles-angels-ron-guidry-sets-strikeout-mark-for-left-hander-with-18-1978</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0617_1978_team.png?v=1782405892</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Los Angeles Angels History: Ron Guidry sets strikeout mark for left hander with 18 (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1978, Ron Guidry sets strikeout mark for left hander with 18</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-1-houston-astros-astros-open-the-season-with-an-8-1-drubbing-of-oakland-zack-greinke</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0401_2021_team.png?v=1782405893</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 1 in Houston Astros History: Astros open the season with an 8-1 drubbing of Oakland. Zack Greinke tosses six shutout innings. Michael (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, Astros open the season with an 8-1 drubbing of Oakland. Zack Greinke tosses six shutout innings. Michael</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-13-dodgers-giants-set-record-with-50-total-bases-in-a-16-9-rout-of-the-dodgers-1958</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0513_1958_team.png?v=1782405896</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Dodgers History: Giants set record with 50 Total bases in a 16-9 rout of the Dodgers (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1958, Giants set record with 50 Total bases in a 16-9 rout of the Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-17-los-angeles-angels-sparky-gets-first-tiger-win-1979</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0617_1979_team.png?v=1782405897</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Los Angeles Angels History: Sparky gets first Tiger Win (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1979, Sparky gets first Tiger Win</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-1-houston-astros-pitcher-bo-belinsky-is-sold-to-the-chicago-white-sox-having-already</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0401_1968_belinsky.png?v=1782405898</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 1 in Houston Astros History: Pitcher Bo Belinsky is sold to the Chicago White Sox. Having already left spring training to get engaged to (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bo Belinsky, 1968, Pitcher Bo Belinsky is sold to the Chicago White Sox. Having already left spring training to get engaged to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-13-dodgers-teammates-willie-mays-and-daryl-spencer-each-have-four-extra-base-hits-as-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0513_1958_team_b0892c33-d548-4135-ac99-cac9510065ef.png?v=1782405901</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Dodgers History: Teammates Willie Mays and Daryl Spencer each have four extra-base hits as San Francisco beats the Dodgers in Los Angeles, 16 – 9.  (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1958, Teammates Willie Mays and Daryl Spencer each have four extra-base hits as San Francisco beats the Dodgers in Los Angeles, 16 – 9. </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-18-los-angeles-angels-don-sutton-wins-his-300th-career-game-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0618_1986_team.png?v=1782405901</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Los Angeles Angels History: Don Sutton wins his 300th career game (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1986, Don Sutton wins his 300th career game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-2-houston-astros-dome-fans-are-treated-to-a-15-inning-exhibition-tripleheader-betwee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0402_1971_team.png?v=1782405902</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 2 in Houston Astros History: Dome fans are treated to a 15-inning exhibition &quot;tripleheader&quot; between the Astros, Yankees and Twins. Houston (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1971, Dome fans are treated to a 15-inning exhibition &quot;tripleheader&quot; between the Astros, Yankees and Twins. Houston</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-20-los-angeles-angels-freddie-patek-of-the-california-angels-slugs-three-home-runs-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0620_1980_team.png?v=1782405905</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Los Angeles Angels History: Freddie Patek of the California Angels slugs three home runs in a game at Fenway Park (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1980, Freddie Patek of the California Angels slugs three home runs in a game at Fenway Park</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-13-dodgers-a-barrage-of-racial-slurs-is-directed-at-jackie-robinson-by-the-cincinnati</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0513_1947_team.png?v=1782405905</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Dodgers History: A barrage of racial slurs is directed at Jackie Robinson by the Cincinnati fans at Crosley Field Brooklyn shortstop Pee Wee Reese, (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, A barrage of racial slurs is directed at Jackie Robinson by the Cincinnati fans at Crosley Field Brooklyn shortstop Pee Wee Reese,</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-2-houston-astros-colt-45s-trade-outfielder-manny-mota-to-pittsburgh-for-outfielder-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0402_1963_goss.png?v=1782405908</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 2 in Houston Astros History: Colt .45s trade outfielder Manny Mota to Pittsburgh for outfielder Howie Goss , who lasts one season. Mota (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Howie Goss, 1963, Colt .45s trade outfielder Manny Mota to Pittsburgh for outfielder Howie Goss , who lasts one season. Mota</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/chicago-bulls-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/SEPT25-68-TEMPLATE.psd_6_e843ec95-cbc4-483a-808f-574b99af2c48.png?v=1782409619</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Chicago Bulls</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-20-los-angeles-angels-cy-acosta-of-the-chicago-white-sox-becomes-the-first-american-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0620_1973_team.png?v=1782405909</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Los Angeles Angels History: Cy Acosta of the Chicago White Sox becomes the first American League pitcher to bat in a game since the designated hitter (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1973, Cy Acosta of the Chicago White Sox becomes the first American League pitcher to bat in a game since the designated hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-14-dodgers-hack-wilson-pounds-a-9th-inning-pinch-grand-slam-the-first-in-brooklyn-dodg</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0514_1933_team.png?v=1782405910</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Dodgers History: Hack Wilson pounds a 9th-inning pinch-grand slam the first in Brooklyn Dodgers history (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1933, Hack Wilson pounds a 9th-inning pinch-grand slam the first in Brooklyn Dodgers history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-2-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-pitches-in-the-dome-for-the-last-time-a-4-3-exhibition-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0402_1993_ryan.png?v=1782405912</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 2 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan pitches in the Dome for the last time, a 4-3 exhibition loss for his Texas Rangers. A packed house (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1993, Nolan Ryan pitches in the Dome for the last time, a 4-3 exhibition loss for his Texas Rangers. A packed house</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-21-los-angeles-angels-tanana-whiffs-17-rangers-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0621_1975_team.png?v=1782405914</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Los Angeles Angels History: Tanana whiffs 17 Rangers (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1975, Tanana whiffs 17 Rangers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-14-dodgers-dave-kingman-of-the-chicago-cubs-hits-three-home-runs-vs-dodgers-1978</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0514_1978_team.png?v=1782405914</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Dodgers History: Dave Kingman of the Chicago Cubs hits three home runs vs Dodgers (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1978, Dave Kingman of the Chicago Cubs hits three home runs vs Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-2-houston-astros-houston-bunches-six-hits-off-greg-maddux-in-the-third-inning-and-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0402_1997_bell.png?v=1782405917</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 2 in Houston Astros History: Houston bunches six hits off Greg Maddux in the third inning and holds on for a 4-3 victory. Derek Bell &apos;s (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Derek Bell, 1997, Houston bunches six hits off Greg Maddux in the third inning and holds on for a 4-3 victory. Derek Bell &apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-24-los-angeles-angels-rick-reichardt-becomes-the-biggest-bonus-baby-1964</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0624_1964_team.png?v=1782405918</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Los Angeles Angels History: Rick Reichardt becomes the biggest “bonus baby” (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1964, Rick Reichardt becomes the biggest “bonus baby”</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-14-dodgers-fernando-valenzuela-starts-off-8-0-1981</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0514_1981_team.png?v=1782405918</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela starts off 8-0 (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1981, Fernando Valenzuela starts off 8-0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-2-houston-astros-craig-biggio-singles-home-the-tying-and-winning-runs-in-the-bottom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0402_2003_biggio.png?v=1782405921</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 2 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio singles home the tying and winning runs in the bottom of the ninth, completing a five-run rally (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2003, Craig Biggio singles home the tying and winning runs in the bottom of the ninth, completing a five-run rally</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-24-los-angeles-angels-don-sutton-notches-his-3000-strikeout-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0624_1983_team.png?v=1782405922</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Los Angeles Angels History: Don Sutton Notches his 3000 strikeout (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1983, Don Sutton Notches his 3000 strikeout</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-14-dodgers-for-the-first-time-since-1914-the-dodgers-are-defeated-after-allowing-just</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0514_2011_team.png?v=1782405923</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Dodgers History: For the first time since 1914, the Dodgers are defeated after allowing just one hit, losing to the visiting Diamondbacks,1-0. Chad (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2011, For the first time since 1914, the Dodgers are defeated after allowing just one hit, losing to the visiting Diamondbacks,1-0. Chad</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/montreal-canadiens-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-6941677080543288743_268f7cd4-6398-4450-b7a8-1606d3b7e0ec.png?v=1782409847</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Montreal Canadiens</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-3-houston-astros-the-rusty-staub-trade-with-montreal-is-finally-settled-when-the-ast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0403_1969_staub.png?v=1782405926</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 3 in Houston Astros History: The Rusty Staub trade with Montreal is finally settled when the Astros accept pitchers Skip Guinn and Jack (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1969, The Rusty Staub trade with Montreal is finally settled when the Astros accept pitchers Skip Guinn and Jack</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-24-los-angeles-angels-dave-winfield-hits-for-cycle-and-becomes-the-oldest-player-to-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0624_1991_team.png?v=1782405926</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Los Angeles Angels History: Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1991, Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-15-dodgers-boston-s-vern-bickford-stops-the-dodgers-4-0-allowing-just-four-singles-one</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0515_1949_team.png?v=1782405928</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Dodgers History: Boston’s Vern Bickford stops the Dodgers, 4 – 0, allowing just four singles. One is by Gil Hodges, extending his hitting streak to (1949)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1949, Boston’s Vern Bickford stops the Dodgers, 4 – 0, allowing just four singles. One is by Gil Hodges, extending his hitting streak to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-3-houston-astros-doug-rader-becomes-the-first-to-reach-the-dome-s-gold-upper-reserve</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>April 3 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader becomes the first to reach the Dome&apos;s gold (upper reserved) seats with a home run off Stan Bahnsen (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1970, Doug Rader becomes the first to reach the Dome&apos;s gold (upper reserved) seats with a home run off Stan Bahnsen</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-16-dodgers-jackie-robinson-of-the-brooklyn-dodgers-and-andy-pafko-compare-fists-with-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0516_1951_team.png?v=1782405932</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Andy Pafko compare fists with the Heavyweight Champion, Ezzard Charles (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1951, Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Andy Pafko compare fists with the Heavyweight Champion, Ezzard Charles</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-3-houston-astros-craig-biggio-returns-from-knee-surgery-in-style-with-the-first-five</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0403_2001_biggio.png?v=1782405935</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 3 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio returns from knee surgery in style with the first five-hit game of his career during an 11-3 (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2001, Craig Biggio returns from knee surgery in style with the first five-hit game of his career during an 11-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-16-dodgers-steve-carlton-lifts-a-grand-slam-off-fernando-valenzuela-to-lead-the-philli</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0516_1984_team.png?v=1782405937</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Dodgers History: Steve Carlton lifts a grand slam off Fernando Valenzuela to lead the Phillies to a 7 – 2 win over the Dodgers. (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1984, Steve Carlton lifts a grand slam off Fernando Valenzuela to lead the Phillies to a 7 – 2 win over the Dodgers.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-3-houston-astros-an-exhibition-game-with-the-texas-rangers-in-tulsa-ok-is-halted-whe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0403_1977_team.png?v=1782405940</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 3 in Houston Astros History: An exhibition game with the Texas Rangers in Tulsa, OK, is halted when a part of the stand collapses (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1977, An exhibition game with the Texas Rangers in Tulsa, OK, is halted when a part of the stand collapses</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-17-dodgers-hank-greenberg-encourages-jackie-robinson-1947</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0517_1947_team.png?v=1782405941</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Dodgers History: Hank Greenberg encourages Jackie Robinson (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, Hank Greenberg encourages Jackie Robinson</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-3-houston-astros-it-s-not-in-colorado-but-the-astros-club-the-rockies-as-if-it-was-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0403_1998_bell.png?v=1782405945</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 3 in Houston Astros History: It&apos;s not in Colorado, but the Astros club the Rockies as if it was, 15-2. Derek Bell , now hitting in front (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Derek Bell, 1998, It&apos;s not in Colorado, but the Astros club the Rockies as if it was, 15-2. Derek Bell , now hitting in front</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-19-dodgers-stan-musial-breaks-honus-wagner-s-record-for-most-hits-in-national-league-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0519_1962_team.png?v=1782405947</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Dodgers History: Stan Musial breaks Honus Wagner’s record for most hits in National League history (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1962, Stan Musial breaks Honus Wagner’s record for most hits in National League history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-4-houston-astros-mitch-williams-walks-the-bases-full-then-surrenders-two-12th-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0404_1994_williams.png?v=1782405949</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Houston Astros History: Mitch Williams walks the bases full then surrenders two 12th-inning runs in the season opener against (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mitch Williams, 1994, Mitch Williams walks the bases full then surrenders two 12th-inning runs in the season opener against</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-21-dodgers-dodgers-plate-19-straight-batters-off-the-reds-1952</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0521_1952_team.png?v=1782405951</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Dodgers History: Dodgers plate 19 straight batters off the Reds (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1952, Dodgers plate 19 straight batters off the Reds</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-4-houston-astros-brad-ausmus-slugs-a-grand-slam-homer-in-the-first-inning-and-a-solo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0404_2003_ausmus.png?v=1782405954</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Houston Astros History: Brad Ausmus slugs a grand slam homer in the first inning and a solo shot in the 12th to carry the Astros over (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brad Ausmus, 2003, Brad Ausmus slugs a grand slam homer in the first inning and a solo shot in the 12th to carry the Astros over</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-22-dodgers-brooklyn-s-don-newcombe-makes-his-first-major-league-start-a-dandy-shutting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0522_1949_team.png?v=1782405955</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn’s Don Newcombe makes his first major league start a dandy, shutting out the Reds, 3 – 0, in Cincinnati. It’s the first sh (1949)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1949, Brooklyn’s Don Newcombe makes his first major league start a dandy, shutting out the Reds, 3 – 0, in Cincinnati. It’s the first sh</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-4-houston-astros-a-tornado-rips-through-the-astros-spring-training-home-in-cocoa-fl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0404_1966_team.png?v=1782405958</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Houston Astros History: A tornado rips through the Astros&apos; spring training home in Cocoa, FL. Three light towers are toppled, one (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1966, A tornado rips through the Astros&apos; spring training home in Cocoa, FL. Three light towers are toppled, one</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-22-dodgers-los-angeles-s-don-drysdale-beats-the-mets-7-3-despite-duke-sniders-homerun</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0522_1963_team.png?v=1782405960</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles’s Don Drysdale beats the Mets, 7 – 3 despite Duke Sniders homerun vs his former teammates (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1963, Los Angeles’s Don Drysdale beats the Mets, 7 – 3 despite Duke Sniders homerun vs his former teammates</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-4-houston-astros-houston-bombs-the-rangers-in-a-16-6-exhibition-win-in-oklahoma-city</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0404_1977_crawford.png?v=1782405963</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Houston Astros History: Houston bombs the Rangers in a 16-6 exhibition win in Oklahoma City. Willie Crawford drives in five runs but (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Willie Crawford, 1977, Houston bombs the Rangers in a 16-6 exhibition win in Oklahoma City. Willie Crawford drives in five runs but</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-22-dodgers-pedro-guerrero-throws-his-bat-at-david-cone-after-being-hit-by-a-pitch-in-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0522_1988_team.png?v=1782405964</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Dodgers History: Pedro Guerrero throws his bat at David Cone after being hit by a pitch in the Dodgers’ 5 – 2 loss to the Mets. He will be suspende (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1988, Pedro Guerrero throws his bat at David Cone after being hit by a pitch in the Dodgers’ 5 – 2 loss to the Mets. He will be suspende</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-4-houston-astros-j-r-richard-tosses-one-inning-in-an-exhibition-game-against-toronto</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0404_1982_richard.png?v=1782405967</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard tosses one inning in an exhibition game against Toronto. It would be his last appearance as an (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1982, J.R. Richard tosses one inning in an exhibition game against Toronto. It would be his last appearance as an</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-23-dodgers-in-a-rematch-against-steve-carlton-who-hit-a-grand-slam-off-him-on-may-16th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0523_1984_team.png?v=1782405970</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Dodgers History: In a rematch against Steve Carlton‚ who hit a grand slam off him on May 16th‚ Fernando Valenzuela strikes out 15 Phillies while pi (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1984, In a rematch against Steve Carlton‚ who hit a grand slam off him on May 16th‚ Fernando Valenzuela strikes out 15 Phillies while pi</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-5-houston-astros-craig-biggio-adds-to-his-illustrious-credentials-in-a-6-5-triumph-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0405_2006_biggio.png?v=1782405973</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio adds to his illustrious credentials in a 6-5 triumph over the Marlins. His first-inning double (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2006, Craig Biggio adds to his illustrious credentials in a 6-5 triumph over the Marlins. His first-inning double</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-24-dodgers-carl-furillio-hits-the-first-pinch-hit-homerun-in-first-inning-1947</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0524_1947_team.png?v=1782405975</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Dodgers History: Carl Furillio hits the first pinch hit homerun in first inning (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, Carl Furillio hits the first pinch hit homerun in first inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-5-houston-astros-down-a-run-in-the-bottom-of-the-13th-george-springer-swats-a-walk-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0405_2017_team.png?v=1782405978</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Houston Astros History: Down a run in the bottom of the 13th, George Springer swats a walk-off three-run homer to stun the Mariners (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, Down a run in the bottom of the 13th, George Springer swats a walk-off three-run homer to stun the Mariners</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-24-dodgers-the-new-york-mets-defeat-the-los-angeles-dodgers-7-3-in-19-innings-at-dodge</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0524_1973_team.png?v=1782405980</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Dodgers History: The New York Mets defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7 – 3, in 19 innings at Dodger Stadium (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1973, The New York Mets defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7 – 3, in 19 innings at Dodger Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-5-houston-astros-the-astros-host-an-exhibition-game-at-the-louisiana-superdome-a-12</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0405_1976_johnson.png?v=1782405984</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Houston Astros History: The Astros host an exhibition game at the Louisiana Superdome, a 12-5 win over Minnesota, before just over (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cliff Johnson, 1976, The Astros host an exhibition game at the Louisiana Superdome, a 12-5 win over Minnesota, before just over</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-24-dodgers-pittsburgh-tops-the-dodgers-9-3-jay-johnstone-breaks-an-0-for-21-slump-by-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0524_1982_team.png?v=1782405985</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Dodgers History: Pittsburgh tops the Dodgers, 9 – 3. Jay Johnstone breaks an 0 for 21 slump by lining a pinch double for Los Angeles‚ but when he r (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1982, Pittsburgh tops the Dodgers, 9 – 3. Jay Johnstone breaks an 0 for 21 slump by lining a pinch double for Los Angeles‚ but when he r</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-5-houston-astros-kevin-bass-two-run-single-keys-a-five-run-eighth-inning-rally-to-gr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:30-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0405_1988_bass.png?v=1782405990</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Houston Astros History: Kevin Bass &apos; two-run single keys a five-run eighth-inning rally to grab a 6-3 Opening Day win against San (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Kevin Bass, 1988, Kevin Bass &apos; two-run single keys a five-run eighth-inning rally to grab a 6-3 Opening Day win against San</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-27-dodgers-new-york-giants-pitcher-red-ames-steals-home-in-the-5th-inning-of-a-6-2-vic</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0527_1912_team.png?v=1782405990</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 27 in Dodgers History: New York Giants pitcher Red Ames steals home in the 5th inning of a 6 – 2 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. (1912)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1912, New York Giants pitcher Red Ames steals home in the 5th inning of a 6 – 2 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-5-houston-astros-astros-greet-darryl-kile-with-five-runs-in-the-second-inning-on-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0405_1998_kile.png?v=1782405996</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Houston Astros History: Astros greet Darryl Kile with five runs in the second inning, on their way to a 6-2 win over Colorado (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Darryl Kile, 1998, Astros greet Darryl Kile with five runs in the second inning, on their way to a 6-2 win over Colorado</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-28-dodgers-dale-long-sets-the-homerun-record-by-connecting-in-his-8th-straight-game-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0528_1956_team.png?v=1782405996</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 28 in Dodgers History: Dale Long sets the homerun record by connecting in his 8th straight game (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Dale Long sets the homerun record by connecting in his 8th straight game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-6-houston-astros-for-35-000-the-astros-purchase-joe-niekro-from-the-braves-niekro-wo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 6 in Houston Astros History: For $35,000, the Astros purchase Joe Niekro from the Braves. Niekro would win 144 games for Houston and (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Niekro, 1975, For $35,000, the Astros purchase Joe Niekro from the Braves. Niekro would win 144 games for Houston and</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-28-dodgers-with-a-unanimous-vote-national-league-owners-grant-permission-to-both-the-d</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0528_1957_team.png?v=1782406001</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 28 in Dodgers History: With a unanimous vote, National League owners grant permission to both the Dodgers and Giants to relocate their clubs to the West  (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, With a unanimous vote, National League owners grant permission to both the Dodgers and Giants to relocate their clubs to the West </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-29-dodgers-dodgers-p-don-newcombe-beats-the-pirates-10-1-and-blanks-dale-long-in-4-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0529_1956_team.png?v=1782406005</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Dodgers History: Dodgers P Don Newcombe beats the Pirates, 10 – 1, and blanks Dale Long in 4 at-bats‚ stopping his home run streak. Newk has a thre (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Dodgers P Don Newcombe beats the Pirates, 10 – 1, and blanks Dale Long in 4 at-bats‚ stopping his home run streak. Newk has a thre</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-6-houston-astros-the-traditional-opening-day-in-cincinnati-is-an-11-9-loss-to-the-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0406_1978_team.png?v=1782406005</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Houston Astros History: The traditional Opening Day in Cincinnati is an 11-9 loss to the Reds. Terry Puhl begins the season with a (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1978, The traditional Opening Day in Cincinnati is an 11-9 loss to the Reds. Terry Puhl begins the season with a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-29-dodgers-the-brooklyn-team-is-notified-by-a-brooklyn-building-inspector-that-the-cen</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 29 in Dodgers History: The Brooklyn team is notified by a Brooklyn building inspector that the center field bleachers at Washington Park are unsafe. They (1900)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1900, The Brooklyn team is notified by a Brooklyn building inspector that the center field bleachers at Washington Park are unsafe. They</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-6-houston-astros-jose-cruz-homers-off-the-dodgers-orel-hershiser-to-lead-the-defendi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0406_1987_cruz.png?v=1782406010</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Houston Astros History: Jose Cruz homers off the Dodgers&apos; Orel Hershiser to lead the defending N.L. West champion Astros to a 4-3 (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Cruz, 1987, Jose Cruz homers off the Dodgers&apos; Orel Hershiser to lead the defending N.L. West champion Astros to a 4-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-30-dodgers-rooklyn-dodgers-pitcher-don-newcombe-hits-two-home-runs-in-a-10-8-victory-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0530_1955_team.png?v=1782406014</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Dodgers History: rooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe hits two home runs in a 10-8 victory (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, rooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe hits two home runs in a 10-8 victory</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-6-houston-astros-cesar-cedeno-doubles-home-tommy-helms-with-the-winning-run-in-the-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0406_1973_cedeno.png?v=1782406014</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Houston Astros History: Cesar Cedeno doubles home Tommy Helms with the winning run in the 13th for a 2-1 Opening Day triumph in (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1973, Cesar Cedeno doubles home Tommy Helms with the winning run in the 13th for a 2-1 Opening Day triumph in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-30-dodgers-maury-wills-homers-from-both-sides-of-the-plate-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0530_1962_team.png?v=1782406018</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Dodgers History: Maury Wills homers from both sides of the plate (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1962, Maury Wills homers from both sides of the plate</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-6-houston-astros-the-astros-begin-their-final-campaign-in-the-astrodome-by-defeating</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0406_1999_reynolds.png?v=1782406019</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Houston Astros History: The Astros begin their final campaign in the Astrodome by defeating the Cubs, 4-2. Shane Reynolds is the (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Shane Reynolds, 1999, The Astros begin their final campaign in the Astrodome by defeating the Cubs, 4-2. Shane Reynolds is the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-30-dodgers-barry-bonds-debut-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0530_1986_team.png?v=1782406023</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Dodgers History: Barry Bonds Debut (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1986, Barry Bonds Debut</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-7-houston-astros-setting-the-baseball-fashion-world-on-its-ear-the-astros-introduce</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0407_1975_cruz.png?v=1782406023</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 7 in Houston Astros History: Setting the baseball fashion world on its ear, the Astros introduce the rainbow uniform to major league (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Cruz, 1975, Setting the baseball fashion world on its ear, the Astros introduce the rainbow uniform to major league</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-30-dodgers-glenn-burke-dies-from-aids-at-the-age-of-42-1995</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0530_1995_team.png?v=1782406028</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Dodgers History: Glenn Burke dies from AIDS at the age of 42 (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1995, Glenn Burke dies from AIDS at the age of 42</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-7-houston-astros-ken-forsch-fires-a-no-hitter-blanking-atlanta-6-0-bedridden-two-day</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0407_1979_forsch.png?v=1782406030</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 7 in Houston Astros History: Ken Forsch fires a no-hitter, blanking Atlanta, 6-0 . Bedridden two days before the gem, Forsch needs just (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Forsch, 1979, Ken Forsch fires a no-hitter, blanking Atlanta, 6-0 . Bedridden two days before the gem, Forsch needs just</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-30-dodgers-carl-hubbell-faces-the-minimum-27-batters-beating-the-dodgers-1940</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0530_1940_team.png?v=1782406034</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Dodgers History: Carl Hubbell Faces the minimum 27 batters beating the Dodgers (1940)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1940, Carl Hubbell Faces the minimum 27 batters beating the Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-7-houston-astros-enron-field-s-first-regular-season-opener-goes-much-the-same-way-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0407_2000_biggio.png?v=1782406035</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 7 in Houston Astros History: Enron Field&apos;s first regular-season opener goes much the same way as the Astrodome - a 4-1 loss to (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2000, Enron Field&apos;s first regular-season opener goes much the same way as the Astrodome - a 4-1 loss to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-31-dodgers-carl-hubbell-s-consecutive-game-winning-streak-compiled-over-two-seasons-en</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0531_1937_team.png?v=1782406038</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Dodgers History: Carl Hubbell’s consecutive-game winning streak, compiled over two seasons, ends at 24 when the Dodgers defeat the Giants at the Po (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1937, Carl Hubbell’s consecutive-game winning streak, compiled over two seasons, ends at 24 when the Dodgers defeat the Giants at the Po</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-7-houston-astros-what-retirement-41-year-old-roger-clemens-makes-his-debut-as-an-ast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0407_2004_clemens.png?v=1782406040</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 7 in Houston Astros History: What retirement? 41-year-old Roger Clemens makes his debut as an Astro a memorable one, blanking the Giants (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2004, What retirement? 41-year-old Roger Clemens makes his debut as an Astro a memorable one, blanking the Giants</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-31-dodgers-roberto-clemente-s-fifth-career-home-run-off-sandy-koufax-is-a-game-tying-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0531_1964_team.png?v=1782406043</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente’s fifth career home run off Sandy Koufax is a game-tying, bases-empty blast of epic proportions (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1964, Roberto Clemente’s fifth career home run off Sandy Koufax is a game-tying, bases-empty blast of epic proportions</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-7-houston-astros-pitcher-larry-dierker-orders-pinch-hitter-norm-miller-to-belt-a-hom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0407_1970_dierker.png?v=1782406045</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 7 in Houston Astros History: Pitcher Larry Dierker orders pinch-hitter Norm Miller to belt a homer as he&apos;s leaving the game. Miller (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1970, Pitcher Larry Dierker orders pinch-hitter Norm Miller to belt a homer as he&apos;s leaving the game. Miller</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-31-dodgers-don-drysdale-appears-to-end-when-he-hits-dick-dietz-with-a-bases-loaded-pit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0531_1968_team.png?v=1782406047</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale appears to end when he hits Dick Dietz with a bases-loaded pitch in the ninth inning (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1968, Don Drysdale appears to end when he hits Dick Dietz with a bases-loaded pitch in the ninth inning</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-8-houston-astros-colts-reliever-jim-umbricht-dies-at-the-age-of-33-from-melanoma-can</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0408_1964_umbricht.png?v=1782406049</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 8 in Houston Astros History: Colts reliever Jim Umbricht dies at the age of 33 from melanoma cancer. He was the only pitcher with a (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Umbricht, 1964, Colts reliever Jim Umbricht dies at the age of 33 from melanoma cancer. He was the only pitcher with a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-1-dodgers-jackie-robinson-slides-home-1949</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0601_1949_team.png?v=1782406053</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson slides home (1949)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1949, Jackie Robinson slides home</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-8-houston-astros-craig-biggio-becomes-the-fourth-player-in-franchise-history-to-hit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0408_2002_biggio.png?v=1782406054</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 8 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio becomes the fourth player in franchise history to hit for the cycle in an 8-4 triumph in (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2002, Craig Biggio becomes the fourth player in franchise history to hit for the cycle in an 8-4 triumph in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-1-dodgers-the-sandy-koufax-tryout-1955</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0601_1955_team.png?v=1782406057</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Dodgers History: The Sandy Koufax Tryout (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, The Sandy Koufax Tryout</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-8-houston-astros-roger-clemens-wins-for-the-329th-time-in-his-career-tying-steve-car</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0408_2005_clemens.png?v=1782406058</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 8 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens wins for the 329th time in his career - tying Steve Carlton for ninth on the all-time list - (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2005, Roger Clemens wins for the 329th time in his career - tying Steve Carlton for ninth on the all-time list -</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-3-dodgers-stan-musial-hits-the-300th-home-run-1955</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0603_1955_team.png?v=1782406061</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Dodgers History: Stan Musial hits the 300th home run (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, Stan Musial hits the 300th home run</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-8-houston-astros-shortstop-dickie-thon-is-beaned-by-mike-torrez-in-a-3-1-loss-to-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0408_1984_thon.png?v=1782406063</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 8 in Houston Astros History: Shortstop Dickie Thon is beaned by Mike Torrez in a 3-1 loss to the Mets. The fastball broke a bone near (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dickie Thon, 1984, Shortstop Dickie Thon is beaned by Mike Torrez in a 3-1 loss to the Mets. The fastball broke a bone near</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-3-dodgers-tom-seaver-strikes-out-14-batters-in-eight-innings-en-route-to-the-mets-5-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0603_1969_team.png?v=1782406066</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Dodgers History: Tom Seaver strikes out 14 batters in eight innings en route to the Mets’ 5-2 win over L.A. at Shea Stadium. The victory, fueled by (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1969, Tom Seaver strikes out 14 batters in eight innings en route to the Mets’ 5-2 win over L.A. at Shea Stadium. The victory, fueled by</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-8-houston-astros-glenn-davis-drills-a-two-run-shot-with-two-outs-in-the-ninth-to-tie</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0408_1988_davis.png?v=1782406068</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 8 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis drills a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth to tie Cincinnati then Houston explodes for five (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1988, Glenn Davis drills a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth to tie Cincinnati then Houston explodes for five</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-3-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-play-longest-game-in-franchise-history-against-houston-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0603_1989_hershiser_a8e97c6c-78cc-405a-8ac1-e612bd1aef09.png?v=1782406071</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers play longest game in franchise history against Houston Astros (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Orel Hershiser, 1989, Los Angeles Dodgers play longest game in franchise history against Houston Astros</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-9-houston-astros-houston-s-eighth-wonder-of-the-world-opens-its-doors-for-the-first</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0409_1965_farrell.png?v=1782406073</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Houston Astros History: Houston&apos;s &quot;Eighth Wonder Of The World&quot; opens its doors for the first indoor baseball game, an exhibition (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dick Farrell, 1965, Houston&apos;s &quot;Eighth Wonder Of The World&quot; opens its doors for the first indoor baseball game, an exhibition</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-3-dodgers-roger-connor-becomes-the-ml-s-all-time-hr-leader-1895</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0603_1895_team.png?v=1782406075</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Dodgers History: Roger Connor becomes the ML’s all-time HR leader (1895)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1895, Roger Connor becomes the ML’s all-time HR leader</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-9-houston-astros-on-the-dome-s-20th-anniversary-nolan-ryan-leads-a-2-1-victory-over</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0409_1985_ryan.png?v=1782406077</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Houston Astros History: On the Dome&apos;s 20th Anniversary, Nolan Ryan leads a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles, surviving a first-inning (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1985, On the Dome&apos;s 20th Anniversary, Nolan Ryan leads a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles, surviving a first-inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-3-dodgers-cardinals-outslug-the-dodgers-15-12-in-10-innings-but-play-the-game-under-p</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:02-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0603_1918_team.png?v=1782406082</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Dodgers History: Cardinals outslug the Dodgers‚ 15-12‚ in 10 innings but play the game under protest (1918)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1918, Cardinals outslug the Dodgers‚ 15-12‚ in 10 innings but play the game under protest</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-9-houston-astros-on-the-dome-s-25th-anniversary-houston-fails-to-hold-an-early-lead</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:02-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0409_1990_davis.png?v=1782406082</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Houston Astros History: On the Dome&apos;s 25th Anniversary, Houston fails to hold an early lead and drops an 8-4 decision to Cincinnati (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1990, On the Dome&apos;s 25th Anniversary, Houston fails to hold an early lead and drops an 8-4 decision to Cincinnati</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-mort-cooper-of-the-st-louis-cardinals-tosses-the-second-of-back-to-back-one</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:06-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1943_team.png?v=1782406086</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Mort Cooper of the St. Louis Cardinals tosses the second of back-to-back one-hitters‚ beating the Philadelphia Phillies‚ 5 – 0 (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1943, Mort Cooper of the St. Louis Cardinals tosses the second of back-to-back one-hitters‚ beating the Philadelphia Phillies‚ 5 – 0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-9-houston-astros-on-the-dome-s-10th-anniversary-houston-drills-the-braves-with-six-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0409_1975_rader.png?v=1782406087</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Houston Astros History: On the Dome&apos;s 10th Anniversary, Houston drills the Braves with six runs in the fourth and eight more in the (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1975, On the Dome&apos;s 10th Anniversary, Houston drills the Braves with six runs in the fourth and eight more in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-sandy-koufax-strikes-out-12-in-7-5-vicotry-at-ebbets-field-1957</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1957_team.png?v=1782406090</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax strikes out 12 in 7-5 vicotry at Ebbets Field (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Sandy Koufax strikes out 12 in 7-5 vicotry at Ebbets Field</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-9-houston-astros-on-the-astrodome-s-final-anniversary-tim-bogar-drives-home-richard</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0409_1999_bogar.png?v=1782406092</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Houston Astros History: On the Astrodome&apos;s final anniversary, Tim Bogar drives home Richard Hidalgo with the winning run as Houston (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tim Bogar, 1999, On the Astrodome&apos;s final anniversary, Tim Bogar drives home Richard Hidalgo with the winning run as Houston</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-sandy-koufax-of-the-los-angeles-dodgers-no-hits-the-philadelphia-phillies-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1964_team.png?v=1782406095</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers no-hits the Philadelphia Phillies (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1964, Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers no-hits the Philadelphia Phillies</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-10-houston-astros-major-league-baseball-officially-starts-in-houston-as-the-colt-45s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0410_1962_shantz.png?v=1782406096</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Houston Astros History: Major League Baseball officially starts in Houston as the Colt .45s make a big hit in their 11-2 Opening Day (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bobby Shantz, 1962, Major League Baseball officially starts in Houston as the Colt .45s make a big hit in their 11-2 Opening Day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-don-drysdale-pitches-his-sixth-straight-shutout-a-major-league-record-1968</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1968_team.png?v=1782406099</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale pitches his sixth straight shutout-a major league record (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1968, Don Drysdale pitches his sixth straight shutout-a major league record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-10-houston-astros-j-r-richard-ties-a-major-league-record-by-throwing-six-wild-pitche</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0410_1979_richard.png?v=1782406101</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard ties a major-league record by throwing six wild pitches in a game against Los Angeles, but he (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1979, J.R. Richard ties a major-league record by throwing six wild pitches in a game against Los Angeles, but he</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-dodgers-retire-3-numbers-koufax-robinson-and-campanella-1972</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1972_team.png?v=1782406103</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Dodgers retire 3 numbers Koufax, Robinson and Campanella (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1972, Dodgers retire 3 numbers Koufax, Robinson and Campanella</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-10-houston-astros-craig-biggio-sets-a-league-record-with-his-31st-leadoff-homer-spar</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0410_2003_biggio.png?v=1782406105</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio sets a league record with his 31st leadoff homer, sparking the Astros to a 4-2 triumph over (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2003, Craig Biggio sets a league record with his 31st leadoff homer, sparking the Astros to a 4-2 triumph over</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-mets-right-fielder-dave-kingman-in-the-team-s-11-0-victory-at-dodger-stadiu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1976_team.png?v=1782406107</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Mets right fielder Dave Kingman, in the team’s 11-0 victory at Dodger Stadium, hits three home runs. (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1976, Mets right fielder Dave Kingman, in the team’s 11-0 victory at Dodger Stadium, hits three home runs.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-10-houston-astros-houston-wins-the-season-opener-over-pittsburgh-5-4-the-season-was</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0410_1968_team.png?v=1782406109</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Houston Astros History: Houston wins the season opener over Pittsburgh, 5-4. The season was delayed due to the murder of Martin (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1968, Houston wins the season opener over Pittsburgh, 5-4. The season was delayed due to the murder of Martin</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-pete-reiser-crashes-into-the-fence-and-is-knocked-unconscious-1947</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1947_team.png?v=1782406112</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Pete Reiser crashes into the fence and is knocked unconscious (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, Pete Reiser crashes into the fence and is knocked unconscious</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-10-houston-astros-chicago-great-ferguson-jenkins-is-sailing-along-with-a-four-hit-sh</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0410_1971_cedeno.png?v=1782406114</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Houston Astros History: Chicago great Ferguson Jenkins is sailing along with a four-hit shutout and a 1-0 lead through eight innings (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1971, Chicago great Ferguson Jenkins is sailing along with a four-hit shutout and a 1-0 lead through eight innings</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-5-dodgers-dodgers-honor-walter-alston-by-retiring-uniform-number-24-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0605_1977_team.png?v=1782406116</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Dodgers History: Dodgers honor Walter Alston by retiring uniform number 24 (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1977, Dodgers honor Walter Alston by retiring uniform number 24</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-11-houston-astros-hal-woodeshick-and-dick-farrell-combine-for-houston-s-first-shutou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:38-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0411_1962_woodeshick.png?v=1782406118</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Houston Astros History: Hal Woodeshick and Dick Farrell combine for Houston&apos;s first shutout, 2-0 over the Cubs. Hal Smith &apos;s (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Hal Woodeshick, 1962, Hal Woodeshick and Dick Farrell combine for Houston&apos;s first shutout, 2-0 over the Cubs. Hal Smith &apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-5-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-right-hander-don-drysdale-pitches-the-first-shutout-of-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:41-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0605_1957_team.png?v=1782406121</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers right-hander Don Drysdale pitches the first shutout of his brilliant career (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Brooklyn Dodgers right-hander Don Drysdale pitches the first shutout of his brilliant career</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-11-houston-astros-craig-reynolds-homerless-the-year-before-blasts-a-leadoff-homer-ag</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0411_1980_reynolds.png?v=1782406123</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Houston Astros History: Craig Reynolds , homerless the year before, blasts a leadoff homer against Don Stanhouse to spark a five-run (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Reynolds, 1980, Craig Reynolds , homerless the year before, blasts a leadoff homer against Don Stanhouse to spark a five-run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-6-dodgers-casey-stengel-makes-an-unusual-return-to-ebbets-field-1918</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:45-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0606_1918_team.png?v=1782406125</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Dodgers History: Casey Stengel makes an unusual return to Ebbets Field (1918)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1918, Casey Stengel makes an unusual return to Ebbets Field</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-11-houston-astros-don-sutton-signed-as-a-free-agent-from-los-angeles-over-the-winter</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:47-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0411_1981_sutton.png?v=1782406127</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Houston Astros History: Don Sutton , signed as a free agent from Los Angeles over the winter, makes his Astro debut against the (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Sutton, 1981, Don Sutton , signed as a free agent from Los Angeles over the winter, makes his Astro debut against the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-7-dodgers-steve-garvey-becomes-5th-player-to-play-1000-consecutive-games-1982</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 7 in Dodgers History: Steve Garvey becomes 5th player to play 1000 consecutive games (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1982, Steve Garvey becomes 5th player to play 1000 consecutive games</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-11-houston-astros-eddie-mathews-beats-his-old-atlanta-teammates-in-a-6-1-opening-day</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0411_1967_mathews.png?v=1782406133</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Houston Astros History: Eddie Mathews beats his old Atlanta teammates in a 6-1 Opening Day victory. The Braves had traded their aging (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Eddie Mathews, 1967, Eddie Mathews beats his old Atlanta teammates in a 6-1 Opening Day victory. The Braves had traded their aging</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-7-dodgers-roy-campanella-steals-home-to-seal-extra-inning-win-for-dodgers-1954</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0607_1954_team.png?v=1782406136</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Dodgers History: Roy Campanella steals home to seal extra inning win for Dodgers (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, Roy Campanella steals home to seal extra inning win for Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-11-houston-astros-craig-biggio-scores-his-1000th-career-run-against-milwaukee-in-a-5</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0411_1999_biggio.png?v=1782406137</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio scores his 1000th career run against Milwaukee in a 5-2 victory. Biggio has two hits on the day (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1999, Craig Biggio scores his 1000th career run against Milwaukee in a 5-2 victory. Biggio has two hits on the day</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-8-dodgers-don-drysdale-s-major-league-record-streak-of-consecutive-scoreless-innings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0608_1968_team.png?v=1782406141</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale’s major league record streak of consecutive scoreless innings comes to an end (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1968, Don Drysdale’s major league record streak of consecutive scoreless innings comes to an end</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-12-houston-astros-dean-stone-tosses-the-first-complete-game-shutout-in-franchise-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0412_1962_stone.png?v=1782406142</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Houston Astros History: Dean Stone tosses the first complete-game shutout in franchise history, blanking the Cubs, 3-0 . It&apos;s a (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dean Stone, 1962, Dean Stone tosses the first complete-game shutout in franchise history, blanking the Cubs, 3-0 . It&apos;s a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-8-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-option-left-handed-pitcher-tommy-lasorda-to-the-montreal-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0608_1955_team.png?v=1782406145</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers option left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to the Montreal Royals to make room for Sandy Koufax (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, Brooklyn Dodgers option left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to the Montreal Royals to make room for Sandy Koufax</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-12-houston-astros-astros-blast-five-home-runs-to-trounce-phil-niekro-and-the-braves</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0412_1970_wynn.png?v=1782406146</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Houston Astros History: Astros blast five home runs to trounce Phil Niekro and the Braves, 8-3 . Jim Wynn has the most memorable (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1970, Astros blast five home runs to trounce Phil Niekro and the Braves, 8-3 . Jim Wynn has the most memorable</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-9-dodgers-ernie-banks-cranks-three-including-two-off-sandy-koufax-but-dodgers-still-w</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0609_1963_team.png?v=1782406149</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Dodgers History: Ernie Banks cranks three including two off Sandy Koufax – but Dodgers still win (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1963, Ernie Banks cranks three including two off Sandy Koufax – but Dodgers still win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-12-houston-astros-in-his-first-game-as-an-astro-nolan-ryan-hits-the-first-home-run-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0412_1980_ryan.png?v=1782406151</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Houston Astros History: In his first game as an Astro, Nolan Ryan hits the first home run of his career, a three-run shot off Don (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1980, In his first game as an Astro, Nolan Ryan hits the first home run of his career, a three-run shot off Don</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-11-dodgers-dodger-c-roy-campanella-hits-his-237th-career-home-run-to-become-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0611_1957_team.png?v=1782406154</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Dodgers History: Dodger C Roy Campanella hits his 237th career home run to become all time leader in homeruns by a catcher (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Dodger C Roy Campanella hits his 237th career home run to become all time leader in homeruns by a catcher</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-12-houston-astros-perhaps-the-first-sign-that-this-would-be-a-special-season-the-ast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0412_2017_team.png?v=1782406155</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Houston Astros History: Perhaps the first sign that this would be a special season, the Astros bounced back from a 5-0 deficit to (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, Perhaps the first sign that this would be a special season, the Astros bounced back from a 5-0 deficit to</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-11-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-reacquire-former-star-maury-wills-in-a-four-player-tra</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0611_1969_team.png?v=1782406158</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1969, Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-12-houston-astros-jose-altuve-and-yuli-gurriel-blast-grand-slams-in-the-same-game-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0412_2019_team.png?v=1782406159</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Houston Astros History: Jose Altuve and Yuli Gurriel blast grand slams in the same game as part of a 10-6 comeback victory in (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2019, Jose Altuve and Yuli Gurriel blast grand slams in the same game as part of a 10-6 comeback victory in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-11-dodgers-in-one-of-the-giants-worst-trades-popular-fred-fitzsimmons-is-sent-to-broo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0611_1937_team.png?v=1782406163</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Dodgers History: In one of the Giants’ worst trades‚ popular Fred Fitzsimmons is sent to Brooklyn for rookie prospect Tom Baker. (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1937, In one of the Giants’ worst trades‚ popular Fred Fitzsimmons is sent to Brooklyn for rookie prospect Tom Baker.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-13-houston-astros-colt-45s-win-the-league-s-season-opener-in-cincinnati-defeating-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0413_1964_johnson.png?v=1782406164</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Houston Astros History: Colt .45s win the league&apos;s season opener in Cincinnati, defeating the Reds, 6-3. It is the only time in their (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Johnson, 1964, Colt .45s win the league&apos;s season opener in Cincinnati, defeating the Reds, 6-3. It is the only time in their</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-11-dodgers-roberto-clemente-s-two-out-two-strike-two-run-bomb-breaks-a-4-4-tie-in-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0611_1972_team.png?v=1782406167</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente’s two-out, two-strike, two-run bomb breaks a 4 – 4 tie in the 7th as the Pirates win their 21st game in 26 tries (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1972, Roberto Clemente’s two-out, two-strike, two-run bomb breaks a 4 – 4 tie in the 7th as the Pirates win their 21st game in 26 tries</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-13-houston-astros-roy-oswalt-gets-his-100th-victory-in-an-un-oswalt-like-way-he-walk</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0413_2007_team.png?v=1782406168</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Houston Astros History: Roy Oswalt gets his 100th victory in an un-Oswalt-like way. He walks six and allows six runs but Carlos Lee&apos;s (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2007, Roy Oswalt gets his 100th victory in an un-Oswalt-like way. He walks six and allows six runs but Carlos Lee&apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-11-dodgers-the-cardinals-ted-simmons-homers-from-both-sides-of-the-plate-in-a-9-7-win</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0611_1979_team.png?v=1782406171</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Dodgers History: The Cardinals’ Ted Simmons homers from both sides of the plate in a 9 – 7 win over the Dodgers. (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1979, The Cardinals’ Ted Simmons homers from both sides of the plate in a 9 – 7 win over the Dodgers.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-13-houston-astros-astros-rally-for-five-runs-in-the-ninth-to-stun-the-cardinals-8-4</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0413_1971_morgan.png?v=1782406173</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Houston Astros History: Astros rally for five runs in the ninth to stun the Cardinals, 8-4. Joe Morgan &apos;s bases-loaded single (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1971, Astros rally for five runs in the ninth to stun the Cardinals, 8-4. Joe Morgan &apos;s bases-loaded single</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-new-york-yankees-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Every New York Yankees Hall of Famer</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-13-houston-astros-glenn-davis-ties-the-dodgers-with-an-eighth-inning-blast-then-an-e</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0413_1989_davis.png?v=1782406177</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis ties the Dodgers with an eighth-inning blast then an error by Eddie Murray in the 15th keys a 4-2 (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1989, Glenn Davis ties the Dodgers with an eighth-inning blast then an error by Eddie Murray in the 15th keys a 4-2</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-12-dodgers-gary-sheffield-of-the-los-angeles-dodgers-becomes-the-first-player-in-majo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0612_2001_team.png?v=1782406177</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Dodgers History: Gary Sheffield of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1 – 0 games in a season wi (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2001, Gary Sheffield of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1 – 0 games in a season wi</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-13-dodgers-the-los-angeles-dodgers-infield-of-steve-garvey-1b-davey-lopes-2b-ron-cey</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0613_1973_team.png?v=1782406183</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Dodgers History: The Los Angeles Dodgers infield of Steve Garvey (1B), Davey Lopes (2B), Ron Cey (3B) and Bill Russell (SS) plays together for the  (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1973, The Los Angeles Dodgers infield of Steve Garvey (1B), Davey Lopes (2B), Ron Cey (3B) and Bill Russell (SS) plays together for the </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-13-houston-astros-houston-erupts-for-seven-runs-in-the-eighth-to-master-the-expos-9</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0413_1993_taubensee.png?v=1782406184</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Houston Astros History: Houston erupts for seven runs in the eighth to master the Expos, 9-6. Eddie Taubensee &apos;s two-run homer is the (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Eddie Taubensee, 1993, Houston erupts for seven runs in the eighth to master the Expos, 9-6. Eddie Taubensee &apos;s two-run homer is the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-13-dodgers-johnny-logan-and-don-drysdale-ejected-for-fighting-1957</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0613_1957_team.png?v=1782406187</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Dodgers History: Johnny Logan and Don Drysdale ejected for fighting (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Johnny Logan and Don Drysdale ejected for fighting</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-14-houston-astros-houston-gets-their-first-regulation-win-as-the-astros-an-eleven-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0414_1965_spangler.png?v=1782406190</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Houston Astros History: Houston gets their first regulation win as the Astros, an eleven-inning 7-6 triumph over the Mets. Al (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Al Spangler, 1965, Houston gets their first regulation win as the Astros, an eleven-inning 7-6 triumph over the Mets. Al</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-15-dodgers-johnny-vander-meer-pitches-second-consecutive-no-hitter-1938</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0615_1938_team.png?v=1782406192</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Dodgers History: Johnny Vander Meer pitches second consecutive no hitter (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1938, Johnny Vander Meer pitches second consecutive no hitter</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-14-houston-astros-in-a-battle-between-the-major-league-s-top-two-strikeout-artists-o</loc>
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      <image:title>April 14 in Houston Astros History: In a battle between the major-league&apos;s top two strikeout artists of all time, Nolan Ryan defeats Steve (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1985, In a battle between the major-league&apos;s top two strikeout artists of all time, Nolan Ryan defeats Steve</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-15-dodgers-dodgers-turn-their-first-triple-play-in-forty-seven-years-1996</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0615_1996_team.png?v=1782406197</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Dodgers History: Dodgers turn their first triple play in forty-seven years (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1996, Dodgers turn their first triple play in forty-seven years</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-14-houston-astros-colts-score-four-times-against-sandy-koufax-in-the-sixth-to-emerge</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0414_1963_goss.png?v=1782406200</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Houston Astros History: Colts score four times against Sandy Koufax in the sixth to emerge with a 5-4 victory over the Dodgers. Howie (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Howie Goss, 1963, Colts score four times against Sandy Koufax in the sixth to emerge with a 5-4 victory over the Dodgers. Howie</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-16-dodgers-last-year-s-national-league-batting-champ-lefty-o-doul-and-pitcher-watty-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0616_1933_team.png?v=1782406201</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Dodgers History: Last year’s National League batting champ, Lefty O’Doul, and pitcher Watty Clark, a 20-game winner last season, are traded by the  (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1933, Last year’s National League batting champ, Lefty O’Doul, and pitcher Watty Clark, a 20-game winner last season, are traded by the </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-14-houston-astros-glenn-davis-drives-in-five-including-three-on-his-fifth-home-run-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0414_1988_davis.png?v=1782406204</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis drives in five, including three on his fifth home run of the young season, to slam the Reds, 9-3 (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1988, Glenn Davis drives in five, including three on his fifth home run of the young season, to slam the Reds, 9-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-17-dodgers-joe-adcock-s-ninth-inning-home-run-off-brooklyn-right-hander-ed-roebuck-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0617_1956_team.png?v=1782406206</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Dodgers History: Joe Adcock’s ninth-inning home run off Brooklyn right-hander Ed Roebuck, his second round-tripper of the game, proves to be the ga (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Joe Adcock’s ninth-inning home run off Brooklyn right-hander Ed Roebuck, his second round-tripper of the game, proves to be the ga</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-14-houston-astros-chris-truby-slams-two-home-runs-to-pace-a-7-4-win-in-st-louis-scot</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0414_2001_truby.png?v=1782406209</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Houston Astros History: Chris Truby slams two home runs to pace a 7-4 win in St. Louis. Scott Elarton survives three solo homers to (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Chris Truby, 2001, Chris Truby slams two home runs to pace a 7-4 win in St. Louis. Scott Elarton survives three solo homers to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-18-dodgers-babe-ruth-signs-a-contract-to-coach-with-the-brooklyn-dodgers-1938</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0618_1938_team.png?v=1782406210</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Dodgers History: Babe Ruth signs a contract to coach with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1938, Babe Ruth signs a contract to coach with the Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-18-dodgers-dave-kingman-hits-a-titanic-homerun-1979</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0618_1979_team.png?v=1782406214</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Dodgers History: Dave Kingman hits a titanic homerun (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1979, Dave Kingman hits a titanic homerun</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-15-houston-astros-mike-scott-delivers-a-one-hit-ten-strikeout-shutout-in-los-angeles</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0415_1987_scott.png?v=1782406215</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Houston Astros History: Mike Scott delivers a one-hit, ten-strikeout shutout in Los Angeles, 4-0. A single by Mariano Duncan in the (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Scott, 1987, Mike Scott delivers a one-hit, ten-strikeout shutout in Los Angeles, 4-0. A single by Mariano Duncan in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-18-dodgers-dodgers-sign-pedro-martinez-1988</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 18 in Dodgers History: Dodgers sign Pedro Martinez (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1988, Dodgers sign Pedro Martinez</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-15-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-s-first-major-league-homer-is-a-two-run-shot-off-kent</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0415_1991_bagwell.png?v=1782406219</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell &apos;s first major league homer is a two-run shot off Kent Mercker in the ninth inning to stun the (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1991, Jeff Bagwell &apos;s first major league homer is a two-run shot off Kent Mercker in the ninth inning to stun the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-18-dodgers-clayton-kershaw-strikesout-15-no-hitting-the-rockies-it-is-the-shortest-sp</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0618_2014_team.png?v=1782406223</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Dodgers History: Clayton Kershaw strikesout 15 no hitting the Rockies – it is the shortest span of no hitters between team mates – Josh Beckett fir (2014)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2014, Clayton Kershaw strikesout 15 no hitting the Rockies – it is the shortest span of no hitters between team mates – Josh Beckett fir</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-15-houston-astros-despite-a-6-2-loss-to-milwaukee-reliever-brandon-backe-becomes-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0415_2004_backe.png?v=1782406225</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Houston Astros History: Despite a 6-2 loss to Milwaukee, reliever Brandon Backe becomes the third pitcher in franchise history to (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brandon Backe, 2004, Despite a 6-2 loss to Milwaukee, reliever Brandon Backe becomes the third pitcher in franchise history to</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-18-dodgers-joe-medwick-is-beaned-by-st-louis-cardinals-pitcher-bob-bowman-1940</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0618_1940_team.png?v=1782406228</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Dodgers History: Joe Medwick is beaned by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Bowman (1940)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1940, Joe Medwick is beaned by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Bowman</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-15-houston-astros-the-longest-shutout-in-major-league-history-is-played-at-the-astro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0415_1968_aspromonte.png?v=1782406229</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Houston Astros History: The longest shutout in major league history is played at the Astrodome before a crowd that sits through over (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1968, The longest shutout in major league history is played at the Astrodome before a crowd that sits through over</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-19-dodgers-carl-erskine-throws-a-no-hitter-against-the-cubs-in-the-dodgers-5-0-victor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0619_1952_team.png?v=1782406233</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Dodgers History: Carl Erskine throws a no-hitter against the Cubs in the Dodgers’ 5-0 victory (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1952, Carl Erskine throws a no-hitter against the Cubs in the Dodgers’ 5-0 victory</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-15-houston-astros-john-mayberry-slugs-two-home-runs-drives-in-four-and-scores-three</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0415_1970_mayberry.png?v=1782406234</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Houston Astros History: John Mayberry slugs two home runs, drives in four and scores three times in a ten-inning, 7-6 victory over (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: John Mayberry, 1970, John Mayberry slugs two home runs, drives in four and scores three times in a ten-inning, 7-6 victory over</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-19-dodgers-roberto-clemente-passes-hall-of-fame-third-baseman-pie-traynor-on-the-pitt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0619_1972_team.png?v=1782406237</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente passes Hall of Fame third baseman Pie Traynor on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ all-time RBI list (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1972, Roberto Clemente passes Hall of Fame third baseman Pie Traynor on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ all-time RBI list</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-16-houston-astros-texas-governor-john-connally-tosses-out-the-first-pitch-for-the-co</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0416_1964_team.png?v=1782406238</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Houston Astros History: Texas Governor John Connally tosses out the first pitch for the Colts&apos; home opener, a 6-5 loss to the (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1964, Texas Governor John Connally tosses out the first pitch for the Colts&apos; home opener, a 6-5 loss to the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-19-dodgers-willie-davis-collects-his-2-000th-career-hit-off-phil-niekro-1973</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0619_1973_team.png?v=1782406242</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Dodgers History: Willie Davis collects his 2,000th career hit off Phil Niekro (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1973, Willie Davis collects his 2,000th career hit off Phil Niekro</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-16-houston-astros-ken-caminiti-starts-an-around-the-horn-triple-play-during-a-10-4-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0416_1991_caminiti.png?v=1782406243</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Houston Astros History: Ken Caminiti starts an around-the-horn triple play during a 10-4 loss to the Braves. In the second-inning (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Caminiti, 1991, Ken Caminiti starts an around-the-horn triple play during a 10-4 loss to the Braves. In the second-inning</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-19-dodgers-reggie-smith-insites-a-fathers-day-brawl-at-dodger-stadium-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0619_1977_team.png?v=1782406247</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Dodgers History: Reggie Smith insites a fathers day brawl at Dodger Stadium (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1977, Reggie Smith insites a fathers day brawl at Dodger Stadium</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-16-houston-astros-astros-touch-steve-howe-tom-niedenfuer-and-ken-howell-for-six-runs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0416_1985_bass.png?v=1782406249</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Houston Astros History: Astros touch Steve Howe, Tom Niedenfuer and Ken Howell for six runs in the ninth to shock the Dodgers, 7-3 (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Kevin Bass, 1985, Astros touch Steve Howe, Tom Niedenfuer and Ken Howell for six runs in the ninth to shock the Dodgers, 7-3</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-20-dodgers-on-a-june-20-2001-interview-at-jamestown-ny-brooklyn-dodger-great-carl-ers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 20 in Dodgers History: On a June 20, 2001 interview at Jamestown NY, Brooklyn Dodger great Carl Erskine talks about the New York Giants stealing the sign (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2001, On a June 20, 2001 interview at Jamestown NY, Brooklyn Dodger great Carl Erskine talks about the New York Giants stealing the sign</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-16-houston-astros-houston-swipes-six-bases-during-a-7-4-win-over-the-reds-mike-hampt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0416_1998_hampton.png?v=1782406253</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Houston Astros History: Houston swipes six bases during a 7-4 win over the Reds. Mike Hampton , who had one of the thefts, also picks (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Hampton, 1998, Houston swipes six bases during a 7-4 win over the Reds. Mike Hampton , who had one of the thefts, also picks</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-20-dodgers-new-york-coasts-to-a-12-4-win-over-brooklyn-christy-mathewson-picks-up-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0620_1904_team.png?v=1782406257</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Dodgers History: New York coasts to a 12 – 4 win over Brooklyn Christy Mathewson picks up his 11th win (1904)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1904, New York coasts to a 12 – 4 win over Brooklyn Christy Mathewson picks up his 11th win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-16-houston-astros-lance-berkman-drills-three-home-runs-to-lead-an-8-3-triumph-in-cin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 16 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman drills three home runs to lead an 8-3 triumph in Cincinnati. Berkman plates five. Richard (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lance Berkman, 2002, Lance Berkman drills three home runs to lead an 8-3 triumph in Cincinnati. Berkman plates five. Richard</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-20-dodgers-van-lingle-mungo-wins-his-11th-of-the-year-1934</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 20 in Dodgers History: Van Lingle Mungo wins his 11th of the year (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1934, Van Lingle Mungo wins his 11th of the year</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-17-houston-astros-don-buddin-s-three-run-blast-in-the-11th-inning-gives-houston-thei</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0417_1962_buddin.png?v=1782406263</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Houston Astros History: Don Buddin &apos;s three-run blast in the 11th inning gives Houston their first road win in franchise history, a (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Buddin, 1962, Don Buddin &apos;s three-run blast in the 11th inning gives Houston their first road win in franchise history, a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-21-dodgers-in-his-first-major-league-start-von-mcdaniel-who-graduated-from-oklahoma-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0621_1957_team.png?v=1782406266</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Dodgers History: In his first major league start, Von McDaniel, who graduated from Oklahoma’s Hollis High School last month, two-hits the Dodgers a (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, In his first major league start, Von McDaniel, who graduated from Oklahoma’s Hollis High School last month, two-hits the Dodgers a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-17-houston-astros-backup-catcher-jim-campbell-homers-in-the-13th-for-a-2-1-triumph-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0417_1963_campbell.png?v=1782406267</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Houston Astros History: Backup catcher Jim Campbell homers in the 13th for a 2-1 triumph over the Giants. The Colts&apos; other run comes (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Campbell, 1963, Backup catcher Jim Campbell homers in the 13th for a 2-1 triumph over the Giants. The Colts&apos; other run comes</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-21-dodgers-the-dodgers-fire-general-manager-fred-claire-and-manager-bill-russell-form</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0621_1998_team.png?v=1782406271</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Dodgers History: The Dodgers fire general manager Fred Claire and manager Bill Russell. Former manager Tommy Lasorda is hired as GM on an interim b (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1998, The Dodgers fire general manager Fred Claire and manager Bill Russell. Former manager Tommy Lasorda is hired as GM on an interim b</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-17-houston-astros-ken-forsch-has-to-save-the-astros-twice-leading-san-diego-5-4-in-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0417_1976_forsch.png?v=1782406272</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Houston Astros History: Ken Forsch has to save the Astros twice. Leading San Diego, 5-4 in the ninth, and the tying runner aboard (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Forsch, 1976, Ken Forsch has to save the Astros twice. Leading San Diego, 5-4 in the ninth, and the tying runner aboard</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-22-dodgers-at-brooklyn-s-ebbets-field-ival-goodman-hits-an-unusual-home-run-when-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0622_1936_team.png?v=1782406275</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Dodgers History: At Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field, Ival Goodman hits an unusual home run when his fifth-inning fly ball lands and stays on top of the sco (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1936, At Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field, Ival Goodman hits an unusual home run when his fifth-inning fly ball lands and stays on top of the sco</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-17-houston-astros-astros-get-more-steals-than-hits-in-a-6-4-loss-to-the-dodgers-joe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0417_1980_morgan.png?v=1782406277</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Houston Astros History: Astros get more steals than hits in a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers. Joe Morgan has three of the seven swipes while (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1980, Astros get more steals than hits in a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers. Joe Morgan has three of the seven swipes while</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-22-dodgers-sandy-koufax-fans-16-philadelphia-phillies-as-fans-urge-outfielders-to-dro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0622_1959_team.png?v=1782406279</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax fans 16 Philadelphia Phillies as fans urge outfielders to drop balls (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1959, Sandy Koufax fans 16 Philadelphia Phillies as fans urge outfielders to drop balls</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-17-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-fans-seven-expos-to-pass-3-500-strikeouts-for-his-caree</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0417_1983_ryan.png?v=1782406281</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan fans seven Expos to pass 3,500 strikeouts for his career. He beats Montreal, 6-3, for his first (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1983, Nolan Ryan fans seven Expos to pass 3,500 strikeouts for his career. He beats Montreal, 6-3, for his first</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-22-dodgers-a-power-failure-at-forbes-field-delays-the-start-of-the-game-with-the-dodg</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0622_1951_team.png?v=1782406284</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Dodgers History: A power failure at Forbes Field delays the start of the game with the Dodgers by two hours and the game ends at 1:56AM the latest  (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1951, A power failure at Forbes Field delays the start of the game with the Dodgers by two hours and the game ends at 1:56AM the latest </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-18-houston-astros-the-first-major-league-game-on-artificial-turf-is-played-in-the-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0418_1966_sutton.png?v=1782406286</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Houston Astros History: The first major league game on artificial turf is played in the Astrodome. Two future Hall-of-Famers face (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Sutton, 1966, The first major league game on artificial turf is played in the Astrodome. Two future Hall-of-Famers face</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-22-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-release-longtime-major-league-outfielder-rick-monday-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0622_1984_team.png?v=1782406289</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers release longtime major league outfielder Rick Monday (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1984, Los Angeles Dodgers release longtime major league outfielder Rick Monday</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-18-houston-astros-after-the-infamous-eight-player-trade-that-sent-joe-morgan-to-cinc</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0418_1972_morgan.png?v=1782406291</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Houston Astros History: After the infamous eight-player trade that sent Joe Morgan to Cincinnati, Houston wins the first head-to-head (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1972, After the infamous eight-player trade that sent Joe Morgan to Cincinnati, Houston wins the first head-to-head</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-23-dodgers-willie-crawford-signed-by-dodgers-2-days-out-of-high-school-1964</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0623_1964_team.png?v=1782406293</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Dodgers History: Willie Crawford signed by dodgers 2 days out of High School (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1964, Willie Crawford signed by dodgers 2 days out of High School</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-18-houston-astros-sean-berry-tags-miguel-batista-for-a-solo-homer-in-the-bottom-of-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0418_1998_berry.png?v=1782406296</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Houston Astros History: Sean Berry tags Miguel Batista for a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth for a 4-3 triumph against (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Sean Berry, 1998, Sean Berry tags Miguel Batista for a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth for a 4-3 triumph against</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-23-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-trade-onetime-cy-young-award-winner-mike-marshall-to-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0623_1976_team.png?v=1782406298</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers trade onetime Cy Young Award winner Mike Marshall to the Atlanta Braves (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1976, Los Angeles Dodgers trade onetime Cy Young Award winner Mike Marshall to the Atlanta Braves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-18-houston-astros-it-took-44-years-for-houston-to-reach-the-world-series-it-takes-44</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0418_2006_everett.png?v=1782406300</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Houston Astros History: It took 44 years for Houston to reach the World Series; it takes 44 years for the Astros to return to the (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Adam Everett, 2006, It took 44 years for Houston to reach the World Series; it takes 44 years for the Astros to return to the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-23-dodgers-newly-acquired-fred-norman-almost-picks-up-his-third-shutout-in-three-star</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0623_1973_team.png?v=1782406303</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Dodgers History: Newly-acquired Fred Norman almost picks up his third shutout in three starts for the Reds, but gives up a two-out 9th inning homer (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1973, Newly-acquired Fred Norman almost picks up his third shutout in three starts for the Reds, but gives up a two-out 9th inning homer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-18-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-slams-a-two-run-tenth-inning-shot-off-randy-myers-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0418_1992_bagwell.png?v=1782406305</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell slams a two-run tenth-inning shot off Randy Myers to claim a 4-2 win over San Diego. Craig (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1992, Jeff Bagwell slams a two-run tenth-inning shot off Randy Myers to claim a 4-2 win over San Diego. Craig</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-24-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-tie-mlb-record-with-7-home-runs-against-new-york-mets-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0624_2018_team_5a45aa47-f1c9-487e-89b9-cdda3de1d33e.png?v=1782406307</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers tie MLB record with 7 home runs against New York Mets (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2018, Los Angeles Dodgers tie MLB record with 7 home runs against New York Mets</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-19-houston-astros-bob-bruce-ties-a-major-league-record-by-striking-out-the-side-on-n</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0419_1964_bruce.png?v=1782406309</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Houston Astros History: Bob Bruce ties a major-league record by striking out the side on nine pitches in the eighth inning against (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Bruce, 1964, Bob Bruce ties a major-league record by striking out the side on nine pitches in the eighth inning against</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-24-dodgers-arky-vaughan-hits-for-the-cycle-as-the-pirates-beat-the-dodgers-15-3-1933</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0624_1933_team.png?v=1782406311</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Dodgers History: Arky Vaughan hits for the cycle, as the Pirates beat the Dodgers, 15 – 3. (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1933, Arky Vaughan hits for the cycle, as the Pirates beat the Dodgers, 15 – 3.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-19-houston-astros-tom-griffin-tosses-a-one-hitter-in-a-5-1-victory-over-the-padres-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0419_1970_griffin.png?v=1782406314</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Houston Astros History: Tom Griffin tosses a one-hitter in a 5-1 victory over the Padres. A double by Cito Gaston in the seventh is (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tom Griffin, 1970, Tom Griffin tosses a one-hitter in a 5-1 victory over the Padres. A double by Cito Gaston in the seventh is</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-24-dodgers-the-first-place-dodgers-have-a-contest-delayed-to-new-york-s-sunday-curfew</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0624_1950_team.png?v=1782406315</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Dodgers History: The first-place Dodgers have a contest delayed to New York’s Sunday curfew when their game with the Pirates is halted with one out (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1950, The first-place Dodgers have a contest delayed to New York’s Sunday curfew when their game with the Pirates is halted with one out</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-19-houston-astros-j-r-richard-one-hits-los-angeles-in-a-12-strikeout-performance-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0419_1980_richard.png?v=1782406319</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard one-hits Los Angeles in a 12-strikeout performance, his 13th straight win over the Dodgers. The (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1980, J.R. Richard one-hits Los Angeles in a 12-strikeout performance, his 13th straight win over the Dodgers. The</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-24-dodgers-the-chicago-orphans-lose-2-1-to-brooklyn-when-bill-dahlen-hits-a-sacrifice</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0624_1901_team.png?v=1782406320</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Dodgers History: The Chicago Orphans lose, 2 – 1, to Brooklyn when Bill Dahlen hits a sacrifice fly to bring home Brooklyn’s Wee Willie Keeler. Bro (1901)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1901, The Chicago Orphans lose, 2 – 1, to Brooklyn when Bill Dahlen hits a sacrifice fly to bring home Brooklyn’s Wee Willie Keeler. Bro</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-19-houston-astros-pinch-hitter-harry-spilman-drills-a-three-run-ninth-inning-homer-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 19 in Houston Astros History: Pinch-hitter Harry Spilman drills a three-run ninth-inning homer off Tom Hume to stun Cincinnati, 6-5 (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Harry Spilman, 1983, Pinch-hitter Harry Spilman drills a three-run ninth-inning homer off Tom Hume to stun Cincinnati, 6-5</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-24-dodgers-at-forbes-field-jackie-robinson-steals-home-in-the-dodgers-4-2-victory-ove</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0624_1947_team.png?v=1782406324</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Dodgers History: At Forbes Field, Jackie Robinson steals home in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory over the Pirates. It is the Brooklyn infielder’s first th (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, At Forbes Field, Jackie Robinson steals home in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory over the Pirates. It is the Brooklyn infielder’s first th</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-19-houston-astros-houston-batters-cincinnati-13-5-on-18-hits-sean-berry-has-three-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0419_1996_berry.png?v=1782406328</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Houston Astros History: Houston batters Cincinnati, 13-5, on 18 hits. Sean Berry has three hits and five RBIs. Derek Bell has four (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Sean Berry, 1996, Houston batters Cincinnati, 13-5, on 18 hits. Sean Berry has three hits and five RBIs. Derek Bell has four</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-bill-russell-becomes-los-angeles-dodgers-franchise-leader-in-games-played-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1984_russell_6c89867c-1182-4b37-918e-b2cd8349c7c1.png?v=1782406329</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: Bill Russell Becomes Los Angeles Dodgers Franchise Leader In Games Played (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Bill Russell, 1984, Bill Russell Becomes Los Angeles Dodgers Franchise Leader In Games Played</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-20-houston-astros-back-to-back-homers-by-adam-everett-and-craig-biggio-in-the-first</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0420_2005_everett.png?v=1782406332</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Houston Astros History: Back-to-back homers by Adam Everett and Craig Biggio in the first pace the Astros over Ben Sheets and the (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Adam Everett, 2005, Back-to-back homers by Adam Everett and Craig Biggio in the first pace the Astros over Ben Sheets and the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-dazzy-vance-retires-the-first-18-cardinal-batsmen-before-george-watkins-le</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1931_team.png?v=1782406333</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: Dazzy Vance retires the first 18 Cardinal batsmen before George Watkins leads off the 6th with a bunt single (1931)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1931, Dazzy Vance retires the first 18 Cardinal batsmen before George Watkins leads off the 6th with a bunt single</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-20-houston-astros-nellie-fox-drives-in-four-runs-with-a-two-run-single-and-a-two-run</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0420_1964_fox.png?v=1782406337</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Houston Astros History: Nellie Fox drives in four runs with a two-run single and a two-run triple to pace a 7-1 win over St. Louis (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nellie Fox, 1964, Nellie Fox drives in four runs with a two-run single and a two-run triple to pace a 7-1 win over St. Louis</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-brooklyn-s-van-mungo-ties-the-major-league-record-with-seven-consecutive-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1936_team.png?v=1782406338</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn’s Van Mungo ties the major-league record with seven consecutive strikeouts, but loses to the Reds, 5 – 4. (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1936, Brooklyn’s Van Mungo ties the major-league record with seven consecutive strikeouts, but loses to the Reds, 5 – 4.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-20-houston-astros-joe-niekro-and-frank-dipino-combine-on-a-two-hitter-for-an-8-1-vic</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0420_1985_niekro.png?v=1782406342</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Houston Astros History: Joe Niekro and Frank DiPino combine on a two-hitter for an 8-1 victory over Atlanta. Jose Cruz drives in four (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Niekro, 1985, Joe Niekro and Frank DiPino combine on a two-hitter for an 8-1 victory over Atlanta. Jose Cruz drives in four</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-augie-galan-of-the-chicago-cubs-becomes-the-first-player-in-national-leagu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1937_team.png?v=1782406342</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: Augie Galan of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first player in National League history to switch-hit home runs in the same game (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1937, Augie Galan of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first player in National League history to switch-hit home runs in the same game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-20-houston-astros-a-leadoff-homer-by-craig-biggio-blossoms-into-a-four-hit-night-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0420_1994_biggio.png?v=1782406346</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Houston Astros History: A leadoff homer by Craig Biggio blossoms into a four-hit night as Houston trips the Cubs, 7-5. Jeff Bagwell (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1994, A leadoff homer by Craig Biggio blossoms into a four-hit night as Houston trips the Cubs, 7-5. Jeff Bagwell</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-ralph-kiner-leads-the-pirates-to-a-16-11-win-at-brooklyn-by-hitting-for-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1950_team.png?v=1782406347</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: Ralph Kiner leads the Pirates to a 16 – 11 win at Brooklyn by hitting for the cycle, adding a 2nd home run, and driving in eight r (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1950, Ralph Kiner leads the Pirates to a 16 – 11 win at Brooklyn by hitting for the cycle, adding a 2nd home run, and driving in eight r</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-20-houston-astros-craig-biggio-blasts-two-homers-to-topple-los-angeles-3-1-at-dodger</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0420_1997_biggio.png?v=1782406351</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio blasts two homers to topple Los Angeles, 3-1, at Dodger Stadium. His solo shot off Ismael Valdes (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1997, Craig Biggio blasts two homers to topple Los Angeles, 3-1, at Dodger Stadium. His solo shot off Ismael Valdes</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-san-francisco-giant-rookie-bobby-bonds-becomes-the-second-player-to-hit-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1968_team.png?v=1782406352</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: San Francisco Giant rookie Bobby Bonds becomes the second player to hit a grand slam in his first major league game (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1968, San Francisco Giant rookie Bobby Bonds becomes the second player to hit a grand slam in his first major league game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-21-houston-astros-a-hollywood-ending-helps-houston-subdue-the-dodgers-8-6-with-two-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0421_1978_forsch.png?v=1782406355</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Houston Astros History: A Hollywood ending helps Houston subdue the Dodgers, 8-6. With two on against Ken Forsch in the bottom of the (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Forsch, 1978, A Hollywood ending helps Houston subdue the Dodgers, 8-6. With two on against Ken Forsch in the bottom of the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-the-cubs-score-five-times-in-the-13th-to-beat-the-dodgers-8-3-claude-passe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1940_team.png?v=1782406356</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: The Cubs score five times in the 13th to beat the Dodgers, 8 – 3. Claude Passeau pitches four innings of relief for the win. It’s  (1940)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1940, The Cubs score five times in the 13th to beat the Dodgers, 8 – 3. Claude Passeau pitches four innings of relief for the win. It’s </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-21-houston-astros-for-the-third-time-that-season-todd-jones-blows-the-save-and-gets</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0421_1996_jones.png?v=1782406360</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Houston Astros History: For the third time that season, Todd Jones blows the save and gets the win. Each time, Derek Bell is his (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Todd Jones, 1996, For the third time that season, Todd Jones blows the save and gets the win. Each time, Derek Bell is his</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-21-houston-astros-red-hot-billy-hatcher-marks-his-ninth-consecutive-multi-hit-game-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0421_1987_hatcher.png?v=1782406364</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Houston Astros History: Red-hot Billy Hatcher marks his ninth consecutive multi-hit game and 11th in the 14 games he&apos;s played.. His (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Billy Hatcher, 1987, Red-hot Billy Hatcher marks his ninth consecutive multi-hit game and 11th in the 14 games he&apos;s played.. His</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-21-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-bashes-three-home-runs-at-wrigley-field-and-drives-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0421_1999_bagwell.png?v=1782406369</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell bashes three home runs at Wrigley Field and drives in six to drop the Cubs, 10-3. Bagwell passes (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1999, Jeff Bagwell bashes three home runs at Wrigley Field and drives in six to drop the Cubs, 10-3. Bagwell passes</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-21-houston-astros-a-two-run-double-by-jose-altuve-keys-a-five-run-eighth-and-a-6-3-v</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0421_2015_team.png?v=1782406374</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Houston Astros History: A two-run double by Jose Altuve keys a five-run eighth and a 6-3 victory over the Mariners. The 8-6 Astros (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, A two-run double by Jose Altuve keys a five-run eighth and a 6-3 victory over the Mariners. The 8-6 Astros</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-s-first-win-as-an-astro-comes-in-an-8-0-victory-over-ci</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0422_1980_ryan.png?v=1782406379</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan &apos;s first win as an Astro comes in an 8-0 victory over Cincinnati. It&apos;s the initial dividend from (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1980, Nolan Ryan &apos;s first win as an Astro comes in an 8-0 victory over Cincinnati. It&apos;s the initial dividend from</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-taylor-buchholz-gets-his-first-big-league-win-blanking-the-pirates</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0422_2006_buchholz.png?v=1782406383</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Taylor Buchholz gets his first big league win, blanking the Pirates, 3-0. Buchholz has a one-hitter with one (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Taylor Buchholz, 2006, Taylor Buchholz gets his first big league win, blanking the Pirates, 3-0. Buchholz has a one-hitter with one</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-dallas-cowboys-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:20:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-NFL-DAL_f0668d40-cffb-4d4e-9723-b5b45452aef5.jpg?v=1782408021</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-dave-giusti-surrenders-eight-hits-but-walks-away-with-a-2-0-shutou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Dave Giusti surrenders eight hits but walks away with a 2-0 shutout against the Giants. Giusti delivers three (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Giusti, 1966, Dave Giusti surrenders eight hits but walks away with a 2-0 shutout against the Giants. Giusti delivers three</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-cesar-cedeno-drills-two-homers-and-drives-in-five-to-pace-houston</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0422_1974_cedeno.png?v=1782406395</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Cesar Cedeno drills two homers and drives in five to pace Houston past Atlanta, 7-0 . Claude Osteen , who was (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1974, Cesar Cedeno drills two homers and drives in five to pace Houston past Atlanta, 7-0 . Claude Osteen , who was</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-alan-ashby-homers-off-atlanta-s-duane-ward-in-the-ninth-for-a-3-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Alan Ashby homers off Atlanta&apos;s Duane Ward in the ninth for a 3-2 triumph. Charley Kerfeld , wearing his (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Alan Ashby, 1986, Alan Ashby homers off Atlanta&apos;s Duane Ward in the ninth for a 3-2 triumph. Charley Kerfeld , wearing his</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-los-angeles-lakers-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:22:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-23-houston-astros-mike-lamb-devours-colorado-pitching-with-four-hits-including-a-dou</loc>
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      <image:title>April 23 in Houston Astros History: Mike Lamb devours Colorado pitching with four hits, including a double and triple, along with six RBIs to (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Lamb, 2004, Mike Lamb devours Colorado pitching with four hits, including a double and triple, along with six RBIs to</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-23-houston-astros-down-4-2-in-the-10th-houston-rallies-for-a-5-4-walk-off-win-over-a</loc>
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      <image:title>April 23 in Houston Astros History: Down 4-2 in the 10th, Houston rallies for a 5-4 walk-off win over Anaheim. It&apos;s the backups who get it done (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, Down 4-2 in the 10th, Houston rallies for a 5-4 walk-off win over Anaheim. It&apos;s the backups who get it done</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-23-houston-astros-ken-johnson-no-hits-the-reds-but-the-colts-still-lose-1-0-the-run</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0423_1964_johnson.png?v=1782406418</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Houston Astros History: Ken Johnson no-hits the Reds but the Colts still lose, 1-0 . The run scores when Nellie Fox boots Vada (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Johnson, 1964, Ken Johnson no-hits the Reds but the Colts still lose, 1-0 . The run scores when Nellie Fox boots Vada</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-23-houston-astros-astros-stun-the-giants-with-ten-runs-in-the-ninth-for-a-13-7-victo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0423_1972_cedeno.png?v=1782406425</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Houston Astros History: Astros stun the Giants with ten runs in the ninth for a 13-7 victory. Cesar Cedeno contributes two hits in (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1972, Astros stun the Giants with ten runs in the ninth for a 13-7 victory. Cesar Cedeno contributes two hits in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-23-houston-astros-down-2-0-with-two-outs-and-nobody-on-base-in-the-top-of-the-ninth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0423_1986_reynolds.png?v=1782406430</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Houston Astros History: Down 2-0 with two outs and nobody on base in the top of the ninth, Houston rallies for a 3-2 triumph in (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Reynolds, 1986, Down 2-0 with two outs and nobody on base in the top of the ninth, Houston rallies for a 3-2 triumph in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-colt-45s-host-st-louis-for-the-first-time-and-defeat-them-4-3-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_1962_taussig.png?v=1782406436</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Colt .45s host St. Louis for the first time and defeat them, 4-3. The Houston Buffs were a farm club of the (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Taussig, 1962, Colt .45s host St. Louis for the first time and defeat them, 4-3. The Houston Buffs were a farm club of the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-is-the-first-to-set-off-the-astrodome-scoreboard-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_1965_aspromonte.png?v=1782406442</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte is the first to set off the Astrodome scoreboard&apos;s home run display for its intended purpose (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1965, Bob Aspromonte is the first to set off the Astrodome scoreboard&apos;s home run display for its intended purpose</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-johnny-edwards-takes-ferguson-jenkins-deep-to-stop-the-cubs-3-2-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_1972_edwards.png?v=1782406448</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Johnny Edwards takes Ferguson Jenkins deep to stop the Cubs, 3-2, in eleven innings . Lee May and Ron Santo (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Johnny Edwards, 1972, Johnny Edwards takes Ferguson Jenkins deep to stop the Cubs, 3-2, in eleven innings . Lee May and Ron Santo</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-rookie-shortstop-jeremy-pena-snaps-houston-s-four-game-losing-stre</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_2022_team.png?v=1782406454</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena snaps Houston&apos;s four-game losing streak when he blasts a two-run homer in the (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, Rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena snaps Houston&apos;s four-game losing streak when he blasts a two-run homer in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-mike-lacoss-battles-steve-carlton-to-a-2-2-draw-before-jose-cruz-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_1983_lacoss.png?v=1782406460</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Mike LaCoss battles Steve Carlton to a 2-2 draw before Jose Cruz caps a three-hit night with the game-winner (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike LaCoss, 1983, Mike LaCoss battles Steve Carlton to a 2-2 draw before Jose Cruz caps a three-hit night with the game-winner</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-moises-alou-bangs-two-home-runs-among-his-four-hits-as-houston-pou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_2001_alou.png?v=1782406467</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Moises Alou bangs two home runs among his four hits as Houston pounds the Braves, 11-6. Tony Eusebio adds a (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Moises Alou, 2001, Moises Alou bangs two home runs among his four hits as Houston pounds the Braves, 11-6. Tony Eusebio adds a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-25-houston-astros-joe-morgan-singles-home-bob-aspromonte-in-the-11th-inning-for-a-5</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 25 in Houston Astros History: Joe Morgan singles home Bob Aspromonte in the 11th inning for a 5-4 triumph over Pittsburgh. It&apos;s the first (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1965, Joe Morgan singles home Bob Aspromonte in the 11th inning for a 5-4 triumph over Pittsburgh. It&apos;s the first</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-25-houston-astros-san-francisco-catcher-jack-hiatt-drills-two-homers-and-drives-in-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 25 in Houston Astros History: San Francisco catcher Jack Hiatt drills two homers and drives in seven during a 12-8 decision over the (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jack Hiatt, 1969, San Francisco catcher Jack Hiatt drills two homers and drives in seven during a 12-8 decision over the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-25-houston-astros-j-r-richard-notches-his-100th-victory-toppling-the-mets-7-4-art-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 25 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard notches his 100th victory, toppling the Mets, 7-4. Art Howe contributes three hits and Jeff (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1980, J.R. Richard notches his 100th victory, toppling the Mets, 7-4. Art Howe contributes three hits and Jeff</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-25-houston-astros-smurfish-andy-stankiewicz-slugs-a-three-run-homer-off-denny-neagle</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0425_1994_stankiewicz.png?v=1782406488</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Houston Astros History: Smurfish Andy Stankiewicz slugs a three-run homer off Denny Neagle and Craig Biggio later follows with a (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Andy Stankiewicz, 1994, Smurfish Andy Stankiewicz slugs a three-run homer off Denny Neagle and Craig Biggio later follows with a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-25-houston-astros-a-triple-by-miguel-tejada-and-a-solo-homer-by-carlos-lee-key-a-thr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0425_2008_team.png?v=1782406492</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Houston Astros History: A triple by Miguel Tejada and a solo homer by Carlos Lee key a three-run rally in the ninth off Jason (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, A triple by Miguel Tejada and a solo homer by Carlos Lee key a three-run rally in the ninth off Jason</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-26-houston-astros-bob-bruce-tosses-the-first-one-hitter-in-franchise-history-a-2-0-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0426_1963_bruce.png?v=1782406496</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Houston Astros History: Bob Bruce tosses the first one-hitter in franchise history, a 2-0 blanking of the Reds. A harmless single by (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Bruce, 1963, Bob Bruce tosses the first one-hitter in franchise history, a 2-0 blanking of the Reds. A harmless single by</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-26-houston-astros-after-11-seasons-as-one-of-the-top-astro-hitters-in-history-lance</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0426_2011_team.png?v=1782406501</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Houston Astros History: After 11 seasons as one of the top Astro hitters in history, Lance Berkman returns for the first time as a (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, After 11 seasons as one of the top Astro hitters in history, Lance Berkman returns for the first time as a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-26-houston-astros-bob-knepper-tosses-his-second-consecutive-shutout-a-1-0-whitewash</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0426_1981_knepper.png?v=1782406506</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Houston Astros History: Bob Knepper tosses his second consecutive shutout, a 1-0 whitewash over Cincinnati. Denny Walling &apos;s homer (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Knepper, 1981, Bob Knepper tosses his second consecutive shutout, a 1-0 whitewash over Cincinnati. Denny Walling &apos;s homer</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-26-houston-astros-play-ball-never-sounded-so-good-the-astros-open-the-strike-delayed</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0426_1995_bagwell.png?v=1782406510</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Houston Astros History: &quot;Play Ball&quot; never sounded so good. The Astros open the strike-delayed season with a 10-2 victory in San (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1995, &quot;Play Ball&quot; never sounded so good. The Astros open the strike-delayed season with a 10-2 victory in San</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-26-houston-astros-former-expos-sean-berry-and-moises-alou-lead-a-15-0-thrashing-in-m</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0426_1998_berry.png?v=1782406515</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Houston Astros History: Former Expos Sean Berry and Moises Alou lead a 15-0 thrashing in Montreal. Alou homers and drives in five (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Sean Berry, 1998, Former Expos Sean Berry and Moises Alou lead a 15-0 thrashing in Montreal. Alou homers and drives in five</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-27-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-breaks-walter-johnson-s-major-league-record-for-career</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0427_1983_ryan.png?v=1782406520</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan breaks Walter Johnson&apos;s major league record for career strikeouts, fanning Montreal&apos;s Brad Mills (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1983, Nolan Ryan breaks Walter Johnson&apos;s major league record for career strikeouts, fanning Montreal&apos;s Brad Mills</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-27-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-takes-a-no-hitter-into-the-ninth-inning-against-philade</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 27 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan takes a no-hitter into the ninth inning against Philadelphia but loses it and the lead. Mike (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1988, Nolan Ryan takes a no-hitter into the ninth inning against Philadelphia but loses it and the lead. Mike</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-27-houston-astros-joe-morgan-keys-a-five-run-outburst-with-a-bases-loaded-triple-off</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0427_1967_morgan.png?v=1782406529</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Houston Astros History: Joe Morgan keys a five-run outburst with a bases-loaded triple off Hal Woodeshick that drops the Cardinals (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1967, Joe Morgan keys a five-run outburst with a bases-loaded triple off Hal Woodeshick that drops the Cardinals</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-27-houston-astros-art-howe-singles-home-craig-reynolds-for-a-9-8-triumph-over-pittsb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 27 in Houston Astros History: Art Howe singles home Craig Reynolds for a 9-8 triumph over Pittsburgh in eleven innings. It is Howe&apos;s fourth (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Art Howe, 1979, Art Howe singles home Craig Reynolds for a 9-8 triumph over Pittsburgh in eleven innings. It is Howe&apos;s fourth</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-27-houston-astros-tony-eusebio-s-double-caps-a-three-run-ninth-inning-rally-that-stu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0427_1998_eusebio.png?v=1782406539</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Houston Astros History: Tony Eusebio &apos;s double caps a three-run ninth-inning rally that stuns the Mets, 4-3. Sacrifice flies by (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tony Eusebio, 1998, Tony Eusebio &apos;s double caps a three-run ninth-inning rally that stuns the Mets, 4-3. Sacrifice flies by</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-28-houston-astros-new-york-broadcaster-lindsay-nelson-calls-the-mets-12-9-loss-to-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0428_1965_aspromonte.png?v=1782406543</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Houston Astros History: New York broadcaster Lindsay Nelson calls the Mets&apos; 12-9 loss to Houston from the gondola at the top of the (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1965, New York broadcaster Lindsay Nelson calls the Mets&apos; 12-9 loss to Houston from the gondola at the top of the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-28-houston-astros-doug-rader-and-jim-wynn-blast-homers-off-montreal-s-steve-renko-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0428_1973_rader.png?v=1782406548</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader and Jim Wynn blast homers off Montreal&apos;s Steve Renko as part of a five-run seventh inning that (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1973, Doug Rader and Jim Wynn blast homers off Montreal&apos;s Steve Renko as part of a five-run seventh inning that</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-28-houston-astros-nbc-accidentally-leaves-the-field-microphone-open-while-broadcasti</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0428_1984_spilman.png?v=1782406553</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Houston Astros History: NBC accidentally leaves the field microphone open while broadcasting a 5-3 Atlanta victory. Astro catcher (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Harry Spilman, 1984, NBC accidentally leaves the field microphone open while broadcasting a 5-3 Atlanta victory. Astro catcher</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-28-houston-astros-sean-berry-singles-home-tim-bogar-in-the-tenth-inning-for-a-4-3-vi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0428_1998_berry.png?v=1782406558</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Houston Astros History: Sean Berry singles home Tim Bogar in the tenth inning for a 4-3 victory over the Mets. Moises Alou &apos;s two-run (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Sean Berry, 1998, Sean Berry singles home Tim Bogar in the tenth inning for a 4-3 victory over the Mets. Moises Alou &apos;s two-run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-28-houston-astros-chris-holt-one-hits-the-brewers-7-0-jeff-bagwell-richard-hidalgo-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0428_2000_holt.png?v=1782406562</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Houston Astros History: Chris Holt one-hits the Brewers, 7-0. Jeff Bagwell , Richard Hidalgo and Daryle Ward support Holt with long (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Chris Holt, 2000, Chris Holt one-hits the Brewers, 7-0. Jeff Bagwell , Richard Hidalgo and Daryle Ward support Holt with long</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-lee-may-slams-a-pair-of-two-run-homers-in-a-nine-run-sixth-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_1974_may.png?v=1782406567</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: Lee May slams a pair of two-run homers in a nine-run sixth inning to spark an 18-2 mauling of Chicago. His (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee May, 1974, Lee May slams a pair of two-run homers in a nine-run sixth inning to spark an 18-2 mauling of Chicago. His</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-for-the-first-time-in-113-years-a-national-league-game-features-tw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_2005_clemens.png?v=1782406572</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: For the first time in 113 years, a National League game features two starting pitchers with over 300 wins in (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2005, For the first time in 113 years, a National League game features two starting pitchers with over 300 wins in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-roman-mejias-belts-a-ninth-inning-homer-off-don-mcmahon-to-beat-mi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_1962_mejias.png?v=1782406576</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: Roman Mejias belts a ninth-inning homer off Don McMahon to beat Milwaukee, 3-2. Hal Smith and Jim Pendleton (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roman Mejias, 1962, Roman Mejias belts a ninth-inning homer off Don McMahon to beat Milwaukee, 3-2. Hal Smith and Jim Pendleton</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-montreal-s-mike-marshall-walks-home-the-tying-run-in-the-bottom-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_1973_marshall.png?v=1782406581</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: Montreal&apos;s Mike Marshall walks home the tying run in the bottom of the ninth before Tom Walker balks home (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Marshall, 1973, Montreal&apos;s Mike Marshall walks home the tying run in the bottom of the ninth before Tom Walker balks home</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-the-astros-explode-for-eight-runs-in-the-seventh-to-topple-the-pad</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_1975_richard.png?v=1782406585</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: The Astros explode for eight runs in the seventh to topple the Padres, 8-2. J.R. Richard starts the scoring (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1975, The Astros explode for eight runs in the seventh to topple the Padres, 8-2. J.R. Richard starts the scoring</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-a-dropped-third-strike-keys-a-5-4-win-over-the-braves-phil-niekro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0430_1966_staub.png?v=1782406590</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: A dropped third strike keys a 5-4 win over the Braves. Phil Niekro has Rusty Staub out on strikes but he is (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1966, A dropped third strike keys a 5-4 win over the Braves. Phil Niekro has Rusty Staub out on strikes but he is</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-jim-maloney-tosses-a-no-hitter-as-cincinnati-embarrasses-the-astro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0430_1969_wynn.png?v=1782406594</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: Jim Maloney tosses a no-hitter as Cincinnati embarrasses the Astros, 10-0. The Reds ace fans 13 and walks (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1969, Jim Maloney tosses a no-hitter as Cincinnati embarrasses the Astros, 10-0. The Reds ace fans 13 and walks</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-steve-finley-and-jeff-bagwell-each-homer-part-of-their-four-hits-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0430_1994_finley.png?v=1782406599</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: Steve Finley and Jeff Bagwell each homer, part of their four hits apiece as Houston stomps the Cards, 15-5 (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Steve Finley, 1994, Steve Finley and Jeff Bagwell each homer, part of their four hits apiece as Houston stomps the Cards, 15-5</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-terry-puhl-s-two-run-homer-in-the-ninth-upends-the-cardinals-6-5-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0430_1979_puhl.png?v=1782406603</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: Terry Puhl &apos;s two-run homer in the ninth upends the Cardinals, 6-5. It caps a four-run rally which is just (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Terry Puhl, 1979, Terry Puhl &apos;s two-run homer in the ninth upends the Cardinals, 6-5. It caps a four-run rally which is just</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-phil-garner-celebrates-his-33rd-birthday-with-a-three-run-homer-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0430_1982_garner.png?v=1782406608</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: Phil Garner celebrates his 33rd birthday with a three-run homer that beats his old Pittsburgh teammates, 4-3 (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Phil Garner, 1982, Phil Garner celebrates his 33rd birthday with a three-run homer that beats his old Pittsburgh teammates, 4-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-1-houston-astros-astros-sweep-the-cubs-6-4-and-6-1-to-run-their-winning-streak-to-ten</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0501_1965_team.png?v=1782406612</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Houston Astros History: Astros sweep the Cubs, 6-4 and 6-1, to run their winning streak to ten games. Though tied several times, the (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1965, Astros sweep the Cubs, 6-4 and 6-1, to run their winning streak to ten games. Though tied several times, the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-1-houston-astros-for-only-the-second-time-in-major-league-history-back-to-back-no-hitt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0501_1969_wilson.png?v=1782406616</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Houston Astros History: For only the second time in major league history, back-to-back no-hitters are tossed. Don Wilson avenges Jim (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Wilson, 1969, For only the second time in major league history, back-to-back no-hitters are tossed. Don Wilson avenges Jim</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-1-houston-astros-a-sacrifice-fly-by-tommy-helms-proves-to-be-the-game-winner-as-the-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0501_1972_helms.png?v=1782406621</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Houston Astros History: A sacrifice fly by Tommy Helms proves to be the game-winner as the Astros outslug Pittsburgh, 9-8. Jim Wynn (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tommy Helms, 1972, A sacrifice fly by Tommy Helms proves to be the game-winner as the Astros outslug Pittsburgh, 9-8. Jim Wynn</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-1-houston-astros-an-emotional-day-in-houston-ends-with-an-8-7-loss-to-the-braves-the-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0501_2003_lugo.png?v=1782406626</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Houston Astros History: An emotional day in Houston ends with an 8-7 loss to the Braves. The Astros had earlier released starting (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Julio Lugo, 2003, An emotional day in Houston ends with an 8-7 loss to the Braves. The Astros had earlier released starting</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-1-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-belts-his-second-career-home-run-as-he-coasts-to-a-12-3-wi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0501_1987_ryan.png?v=1782406630</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan belts his second career home run as he coasts to a 12-3 win over Atlanta. It&apos;s a three-run shot (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1987, Nolan Ryan belts his second career home run as he coasts to a 12-3 win over Atlanta. It&apos;s a three-run shot</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-2-houston-astros-bob-knepper-runs-his-record-to-5-0-with-a-6-1-victory-at-chilly-montr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0502_1986_knepper.png?v=1782406635</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Houston Astros History: Bob Knepper runs his record to 5-0 with a 6-1 victory at chilly Montreal. Manager Hal Lanier has been using a (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Knepper, 1986, Bob Knepper runs his record to 5-0 with a 6-1 victory at chilly Montreal. Manager Hal Lanier has been using a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-2-houston-astros-marwin-gonzalez-grand-slam-homer-caps-a-five-run-eighth-inning-rally</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0502_2017_team.png?v=1782406641</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Houston Astros History: Marwin Gonzalez&apos; grand slam homer caps a five-run eighth-inning rally that stuns the Rangers, 8-7. It was (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, Marwin Gonzalez&apos; grand slam homer caps a five-run eighth-inning rally that stuns the Rangers, 8-7. It was</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-2-houston-astros-houston-erupts-for-eight-runs-in-the-eighth-to-wallop-the-phillies-10</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0502_1967_staub.png?v=1782406646</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Houston Astros History: Houston erupts for eight runs in the eighth to wallop the Phillies, 10-3. Rusty Staub has four RBIs. Bob (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1967, Houston erupts for eight runs in the eighth to wallop the Phillies, 10-3. Rusty Staub has four RBIs. Bob</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-2-houston-astros-lance-berkman-and-moises-alou-slug-back-to-back-home-runs-in-the-tent</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0502_2001_berkman.png?v=1782406651</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman and Moises Alou slug back-to-back home runs in the tenth inning then hold on to nip the Mets (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lance Berkman, 2001, Lance Berkman and Moises Alou slug back-to-back home runs in the tenth inning then hold on to nip the Mets</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-2-houston-astros-consecutive-homers-by-miguel-tejada-lance-berkman-and-carlos-lee-high</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>May 2 in Houston Astros History: Consecutive homers by Miguel Tejada, Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee highlight a 7-4 victory over Milwaukee. The (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Consecutive homers by Miguel Tejada, Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee highlight a 7-4 victory over Milwaukee. The</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-bill-virdon-picks-up-his-356th-win-as-a-houston-manager-setting-a-tea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_1980_virdon.png?v=1782406661</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Bill Virdon picks up his 356th win as a Houston manager, setting a team record, as the Astros edge St. Louis (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Virdon, 1980, Bill Virdon picks up his 356th win as a Houston manager, setting a team record, as the Astros edge St. Louis</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-marlins-history/january-5-miami-marlins-the-cubs-trade-carlos-zambrano-to-the-marlins-for-right-hander-chr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>January 5 in Miami Marlins History: The Cubs trade Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins for right-hander Chris Volstad and cash (2012)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Miami Marlins: Miami Marlins, 2012, The Cubs trade Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins for right-hander Chris Volstad and cash</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-evan-gattis-homers-twice-and-drives-in-four-to-defeat-seattle-8-7-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_2015_team.png?v=1782406666</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Evan Gattis homers twice and drives in four to defeat Seattle, 8-7. The win extends Houston&apos;s win streak to (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Evan Gattis homers twice and drives in four to defeat Seattle, 8-7. The win extends Houston&apos;s win streak to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-marlins-history/may-12-miami-marlins-giancarlo-stanton-s-homer-goes-down-as-the-third-longest-shot-ever-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-marlins_0512_2015_team.png?v=1782406668</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Miami Marlins History: Giancarlo Stanton’s homer goes down as the third-longest shot ever hit at Dodger Stadium (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Miami Marlins: Miami Marlins, 2015, Giancarlo Stanton’s homer goes down as the third-longest shot ever hit at Dodger Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-dusty-baker-gets-his-2-000th-career-managerial-win-in-a-4-0-whitewash</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_2022_team.png?v=1782406670</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Dusty Baker gets his 2,000th career managerial win in a 4-0 whitewash of Seattle. Baker becomes the 12th (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, Dusty Baker gets his 2,000th career managerial win in a 4-0 whitewash of Seattle. Baker becomes the 12th</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-joe-morgan-homers-and-drives-in-three-to-pace-the-astros-past-the-cub</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_1966_morgan.png?v=1782406674</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Joe Morgan homers and drives in three to pace the Astros past the Cubs, 10-2. Dave Giusti is the (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1966, Joe Morgan homers and drives in three to pace the Astros past the Cubs, 10-2. Dave Giusti is the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-astros-get-an-assist-from-part-of-the-astrodome-crowd-as-they-drop-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_1974_rader.png?v=1782406679</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Astros get an assist from part of the Astrodome crowd as they drop the Cardinals, 4-1. Two female fans run (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1974, Astros get an assist from part of the Astrodome crowd as they drop the Cardinals, 4-1. Two female fans run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-steve-finley-s-home-run-in-the-bottom-of-the-eighth-gives-the-astros</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_1992_finley.png?v=1782406684</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Steve Finley &apos;s home run in the bottom of the eighth gives the Astros a 1-0 triumph against the Pirates. Four (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Steve Finley, 1992, Steve Finley &apos;s home run in the bottom of the eighth gives the Astros a 1-0 triumph against the Pirates. Four</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/january-15-milwaukee-brewers-the-oakland-athletics-trade-catcher-phil-roof-outfielder-mike</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0115_1970_team.png?v=1782406687</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: The Oakland Athletics trade catcher Phil Roof, outfielder Mike Hershberger and pitchers Lew Krausse and Ken Sanders to the Seattle (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1970, The Oakland Athletics trade catcher Phil Roof, outfielder Mike Hershberger and pitchers Lew Krausse and Ken Sanders to the Seattle</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-4-houston-astros-astros-tie-a-major-league-mark-turning-seven-double-plays-in-a-3-1-vi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0504_1969_blefary.png?v=1782406689</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Houston Astros History: Astros tie a major league mark, turning seven double plays in a 3-1 victory over the Giants . First baseman (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Curt Blefary, 1969, Astros tie a major league mark, turning seven double plays in a 3-1 victory over the Giants . First baseman</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/january-18-milwaukee-brewers-in-a-four-team-trade-the-milwaukee-brewers-send-catcher-jim-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0118_1985_team.png?v=1782406692</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 18 in Milwaukee Brewers History: In a four-team trade, the Milwaukee Brewers send catcher Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1985, In a four-team trade, the Milwaukee Brewers send catcher Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-4-houston-astros-bob-watson-scores-baseball-s-millionth-run-in-the-first-game-of-a-dou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0504_1975_watson.png?v=1782406694</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Houston Astros History: Bob Watson scores baseball&apos;s millionth run in the first game of a doubleheader split in San Francisco (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Watson, 1975, Bob Watson scores baseball&apos;s millionth run in the first game of a doubleheader split in San Francisco</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/january-28-milwaukee-brewers-american-league-is-born-january-28-1901-1901</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0128_1901_team.png?v=1782406696</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 28 in Milwaukee Brewers History: American League is born January 28 1901 (1901)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1901, American League is born January 28 1901</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-4-houston-astros-houston-scores-four-in-the-14th-to-topple-the-mets-9-5-doug-rader-s-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0504_1973_rader.png?v=1782406698</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Houston Astros History: Houston scores four in the 14th to topple the Mets, 9-5. Doug Rader &apos;s two-run double is the big blow in the (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1973, Houston scores four in the 14th to topple the Mets, 9-5. Doug Rader &apos;s two-run double is the big blow in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/january-29-milwaukee-brewers-pitcher-miguel-fuentes-at-age-20-is-shot-and-killed-during-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0129_1970_team.png?v=1782406701</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 29 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Pitcher Miguel Fuentes, at age 20, is shot and killed during a bar fight in Loiza Aldea, Puerto Rico (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1970, Pitcher Miguel Fuentes, at age 20, is shot and killed during a bar fight in Loiza Aldea, Puerto Rico</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-4-houston-astros-craig-biggio-collects-his-2-000th-career-hit-during-an-8-4-victory-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0504_2001_biggio.png?v=1782406703</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio collects his 2,000th career hit during an 8-4 victory in Montreal. It&apos;s an infield single off (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2001, Craig Biggio collects his 2,000th career hit during an 8-4 victory in Montreal. It&apos;s an infield single off</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/february-5-milwaukee-brewers-future-home-run-king-hank-aaron-is-born-in-mobile-alabama-193</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0205_1934_team.png?v=1782406705</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 5 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Future home run king Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1934, Future home run king Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-4-houston-astros-gerrit-cole-spins-a-1-hit-complete-game-shutout-at-arizona-in-interle</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0504_2018_team.png?v=1782406707</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Houston Astros History: Gerrit Cole spins a 1-hit complete game shutout at Arizona in interleague play, 8-0, while striking out 16 (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, Gerrit Cole spins a 1-hit complete game shutout at Arizona in interleague play, 8-0, while striking out 16</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/february-8-milwaukee-brewers-the-milwaukee-brewers-reacquire-gorman-thomas-from-the-texas</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0208_1978_team.png?v=1782406710</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 8 in Milwaukee Brewers History: The Milwaukee Brewers reacquire Gorman Thomas from the Texas Rangers (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1978, The Milwaukee Brewers reacquire Gorman Thomas from the Texas Rangers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-5-houston-astros-pitcher-danny-darwin-lifetime-2-for-26-with-20-strikeouts-at-the-plat</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0505_1987_darwin.png?v=1782406712</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Houston Astros History: Pitcher Danny Darwin , lifetime 2-for-26 with 20 strikeouts at the plate before the game, delivers three hits (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Danny Darwin, 1987, Pitcher Danny Darwin , lifetime 2-for-26 with 20 strikeouts at the plate before the game, delivers three hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/february-13-milwaukee-brewers-avoiding-arbitration-starting-pitcher-ben-sheets-and-the-mil</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0213_2005_team.png?v=1782406714</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 13 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Avoiding arbitration, starting pitcher Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers agree to a one-year contract (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2005, Avoiding arbitration, starting pitcher Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers agree to a one-year contract</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-5-houston-astros-roger-clemens-passes-steve-carlton-to-become-second-on-the-all-time-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0505_2004_clemens.png?v=1782406716</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens passes Steve Carlton to become second on the all-time strikeout list behind Nolan Ryan . He (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2004, Roger Clemens passes Steve Carlton to become second on the all-time strikeout list behind Nolan Ryan . He</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/february-16-milwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-brewers-coach-harvey-kuenn-has-his-right-leg-amput</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0216_1980_team.png?v=1782406718</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 16 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Milwaukee Brewers coach Harvey Kuenn has his right leg amputated below the knee after four operations to remove a blood clot. (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1980, Milwaukee Brewers coach Harvey Kuenn has his right leg amputated below the knee after four operations to remove a blood clot.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-5-houston-astros-homerless-all-season-carlos-lee-drills-a-two-run-shot-off-juan-gutier</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0505_2010_team.png?v=1782406721</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Houston Astros History: Homerless all season, Carlos Lee drills a two-run shot off Juan Gutierrez in the bottom of the ninth to (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, Homerless all season, Carlos Lee drills a two-run shot off Juan Gutierrez in the bottom of the ninth to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/march-2-milwaukee-brewers-jimmy-collins-switches-leagues-but-not-cities-1901</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0302_1901_team.png?v=1782406723</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Jimmy Collins switches leagues but not cities (1901)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1901, Jimmy Collins switches leagues but not cities</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-5-houston-astros-13-is-not-an-unlucky-number-when-the-astros-trip-the-cubs-4-3-in-13-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0505_1966_wynn.png?v=1782406726</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Houston Astros History: &quot;13&quot; is not an unlucky number when the Astros trip the Cubs, 4-3, in 13 innings. Jim Wynn singles home Joe (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1966, &quot;13&quot; is not an unlucky number when the Astros trip the Cubs, 4-3, in 13 innings. Jim Wynn singles home Joe</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/march-6-milwaukee-brewers-county-board-approved-a-sweeping-ban-barring-fans-from-bringing</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0306_1961_team.png?v=1782406727</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Milwaukee Brewers History: County Board approved a sweeping ban barring fans from bringing beer, liquor or soda into County Stadium (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1961, County Board approved a sweeping ban barring fans from bringing beer, liquor or soda into County Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-5-houston-astros-rookie-jeff-bagwell-hits-only-the-ninth-upper-deck-home-run-at-three</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0505_1991_bagwell.png?v=1782406730</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Houston Astros History: Rookie Jeff Bagwell hits only the ninth upper-deck home run at Three Rivers Stadium, a 456-foot pinch-hit (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1991, Rookie Jeff Bagwell hits only the ninth upper-deck home run at Three Rivers Stadium, a 456-foot pinch-hit</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/march-6-milwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-brewers-manager-george-bamberger-suffers-a-heart-attac</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0306_1980_team.png?v=1782406732</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Milwaukee Brewers manager George Bamberger suffers a heart attack at the team’s spring training camp (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1980, Milwaukee Brewers manager George Bamberger suffers a heart attack at the team’s spring training camp</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-astros-club-19-year-old-phenom-dwight-gooden-with-eight-runs-in-the-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_1984_gooden.png?v=1782406735</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: Astros club 19-year-old phenom Dwight Gooden with eight runs in the third on their way to a 10-1 drubbing of (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dwight Gooden, 1984, Astros club 19-year-old phenom Dwight Gooden with eight runs in the third on their way to a 10-1 drubbing of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/march-31-milwaukee-brewers-seattle-expansion-franchise-announces-that-it-will-be-called-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0331_1968_team.png?v=1782406736</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Seattle expansion franchise announces that it will be called the Pilots (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1968, Seattle expansion franchise announces that it will be called the Pilots</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-in-perhaps-the-most-dominant-pitching-performance-of-all-time-cubs-ro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_1998_gutierrez.png?v=1782406740</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: In perhaps the most dominant pitching performance of all time, Cubs rookie Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Astros (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ricky Gutierrez, 1998, In perhaps the most dominant pitching performance of all time, Cubs rookie Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Astros</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-6-milwaukee-brewers-the-milwaukee-brewers-open-miller-park-with-a-5-4-victory-2001</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0406_2001_team.png?v=1782406740</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Milwaukee Brewers History: The Milwaukee Brewers open Miller Park with a 5-4 Victory (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2001, The Milwaukee Brewers open Miller Park with a 5-4 Victory</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-hits-a-grand-slam-and-drives-in-five-while-julio-lugo-go</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_2001_bagwell.png?v=1782406745</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell hits a grand slam and drives in five while Julio Lugo goes five-for-five during a 13-7 spanking (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2001, Jeff Bagwell hits a grand slam and drives in five while Julio Lugo goes five-for-five during a 13-7 spanking</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-6-milwaukee-brewers-dave-mcnally-fires-a-three-hitter-as-the-orioles-roll-over-the-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0406_1973_team.png?v=1782406745</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Dave McNally fires a three-hitter as the Orioles roll over the Brewers 10-0 (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1973, Dave McNally fires a three-hitter as the Orioles roll over the Brewers 10-0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-judge-roy-hofheinz-gives-san-francisco-s-willie-mays-a-569-lb-cake-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_1968_staub.png?v=1782406749</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: Judge Roy Hofheinz gives San Francisco&apos;s Willie Mays a 569-lb. cake for his 37th birthday. Rusty Staub serves (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1968, Judge Roy Hofheinz gives San Francisco&apos;s Willie Mays a 569-lb. cake for his 37th birthday. Rusty Staub serves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-9-milwaukee-brewers-tom-seaver-establishes-a-big-league-record-with-his-15th-opening</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0409_1985_team.png?v=1782406749</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Tom Seaver establishes a big league record with his 15th Opening Day assignment (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1985, Tom Seaver establishes a big league record with his 15th Opening Day assignment</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-10-milwaukee-brewers-don-money-walk-off-grandslam-reversed-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0410_1976_team.png?v=1782406754</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Don Money walk off Grandslam reversed (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1976, Don Money walk off Grandslam reversed</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-cold-damp-olympic-stadium-is-where-the-astros-must-wait-through-a-rai</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_1980_cruz.png?v=1782406754</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: Cold, damp Olympic Stadium is where the Astros must wait through a rain delay of three hours and 50 minutes (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Cruz, 1980, Cold, damp Olympic Stadium is where the Astros must wait through a rain delay of three hours and 50 minutes</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-11-milwaukee-brewers-seattle-pilots-play-first-home-game-in-sicks-stadium-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0411_1969_team.png?v=1782406758</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Seattle Pilots Play First Home Game in Sicks Stadium (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1969, Seattle Pilots Play First Home Game in Sicks Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-joe-morgan-raps-four-hits-steals-two-bases-scores-three-times-and-dri</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_1971_morgan.png?v=1782406759</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: Joe Morgan raps four hits, steals two bases, scores three times and drives in two to lead the Astros over the (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1971, Joe Morgan raps four hits, steals two bases, scores three times and drives in two to lead the Astros over the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-11-milwaukee-brewers-aaron-returns-to-milwaukee-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0411_1975_team.png?v=1782406763</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Aaron returns to Milwaukee (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Aaron returns to Milwaukee</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-george-springer-goes-6-for-6-the-first-astro-in-franchise-history-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_2018_team.png?v=1782406763</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: George Springer goes 6-for-6, the first Astro in franchise history to accomplish the feat in a nine-inning (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, George Springer goes 6-for-6, the first Astro in franchise history to accomplish the feat in a nine-inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-13-milwaukee-brewers-rollie-fingers-sets-all-time-saves-record-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0413_1985_team.png?v=1782406767</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Rollie Fingers sets all time saves record (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1985, Rollie Fingers sets all time saves record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-tom-griffin-one-hits-the-pirates-2-1-outdueling-dock-ellis-for-the-vi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_1974_griffin.png?v=1782406768</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: Tom Griffin one-hits the Pirates, 2-1, outdueling Dock Ellis for the victory. Milt May triples home Bob (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tom Griffin, 1974, Tom Griffin one-hits the Pirates, 2-1, outdueling Dock Ellis for the victory. Milt May triples home Bob</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-anthony-young-who-had-the-majors-longest-personal-losing-streak-while</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_1996_young.png?v=1782406772</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: Anthony Young , who had the majors&apos; longest personal losing streak while with the Mets and Cubs, gets the win (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Anthony Young, 1996, Anthony Young , who had the majors&apos; longest personal losing streak while with the Mets and Cubs, gets the win</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-13-milwaukee-brewers-in-their-home-opener-at-the-oakland-coliseum-a-2-1-victory-over</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0413_1970_team.png?v=1782406773</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Milwaukee Brewers History: In their home opener at the Oakland Coliseum, a 2-1 victory over Milwaukee, the A’s use gold-colored bases. This colorful innovati (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1970, In their home opener at the Oakland Coliseum, a 2-1 victory over Milwaukee, the A’s use gold-colored bases. This colorful innovati</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-roger-cedeno-s-three-run-homer-keys-a-seven-run-tenth-inning-that-sin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_2000_cedeno.png?v=1782406777</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: Roger Cedeno &apos;s three-run homer keys a seven-run tenth inning that sinks the Dodgers, 14-8. Mitch Meluskey (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Cedeno, 2000, Roger Cedeno &apos;s three-run homer keys a seven-run tenth inning that sinks the Dodgers, 14-8. Mitch Meluskey</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-15-milwaukee-brewers-juan-nieves-first-no-hitter-in-milwaukee-brewer-history-1987</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0415_1987_team.png?v=1782406777</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Juan Nieves first no hitter in Milwaukee Brewer History (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1987, Juan Nieves first no hitter in Milwaukee Brewer History</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-8-houston-astros-mike-scott-hurls-a-two-hitter-to-stop-the-expos-3-0-scott-fans-twelve</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0508_1987_scott.png?v=1782406782</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 8 in Houston Astros History: Mike Scott hurls a two hitter to stop the Expos, 3-0. Scott fans twelve and walks only two. Phil Garner &apos;s (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Scott, 1987, Mike Scott hurls a two hitter to stop the Expos, 3-0. Scott fans twelve and walks only two. Phil Garner &apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-15-milwaukee-brewers-christian-yelich-delivers-puppies-and-homers-a-day-to-remember</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0415_2019_team.png?v=1782406782</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Christian Yelich Delivers Puppies and Homers: A Day to Remember (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2019, Christian Yelich Delivers Puppies and Homers: A Day to Remember</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/hanukkah-gifts-for-baseball-fans</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_09d654f8-f9ad-43b9-abc4-2b66a7c07535.png?v=1782406787</image:loc>
      <image:title>Hanukkah Gifts for Baseball Fans: Sandy Koufax, Hank Greenberg &amp; Jewish Legends Plaques</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jewish Baseball Legends 8x10 plaque with Sandy Koufax and licensed cards</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-18-milwaukee-brewers-for-the-first-time-since-their-first-month-of-play-the-houston</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0418_2006_team.png?v=1782406787</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Milwaukee Brewers History: For the first time since their first month of play, the Houston Astros have a .500 franchise record (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2006, For the first time since their first month of play, the Houston Astros have a .500 franchise record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-8-houston-astros-houston-storms-back-from-a-6-1-deficit-with-three-runs-in-the-eighth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0508_1969_alou.png?v=1782406787</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 8 in Houston Astros History: Houston storms back from a 6-1 deficit with three runs in the eighth and three more in the ninth to upend the (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jesus Alou, 1969, Houston storms back from a 6-1 deficit with three runs in the eighth and three more in the ninth to upend the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-20-milwaukee-brewers-brewers-win-13th-straight-to-start-season-yount-delivers-winnin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0420_1987_team.png?v=1782406791</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Brewers win 13th straight to start season – Yount delivers winning hit (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1987, Brewers win 13th straight to start season – Yount delivers winning hit</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-8-houston-astros-doug-rader-s-three-run-homer-in-the-12th-lifts-the-astros-over-pittsb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0508_1974_rader.png?v=1782406792</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 8 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader &apos;s three-run homer in the 12th lifts the Astros over Pittsburgh, 8-6. Rookie Dave Parker (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1974, Doug Rader &apos;s three-run homer in the 12th lifts the Astros over Pittsburgh, 8-6. Rookie Dave Parker</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-25-milwaukee-brewers-indians-and-brewers-tie-mark-by-hitting-11-homeruns-in-9-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 25 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Indians and brewers tie mark by hitting 11 homeruns in 9 inning game (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1997, Indians and brewers tie mark by hitting 11 homeruns in 9 inning game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-8-houston-astros-craig-biggio-spanks-a-leadoff-single-for-his-2-500th-career-hit-he-ce</loc>
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      <image:title>May 8 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio spanks a leadoff single for his 2,500th career hit. He celebrates by launching solo homers in (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2004, Craig Biggio spanks a leadoff single for his 2,500th career hit. He celebrates by launching solo homers in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-29-milwaukee-brewers-geoff-jenkins-hits-two-home-runs-tying-a-major-league-record-wi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 29 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Geoff Jenkins hits two home runs, tying a major league record with five home runs in two games to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a  (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2001, Geoff Jenkins hits two home runs, tying a major league record with five home runs in two games to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-8-houston-astros-the-astros-find-themselves-in-last-place-after-a-16-0-drubbing-by-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 8 in Houston Astros History: The Astros find themselves in last place after a 16-0 drubbing by the Braves. Ex-Astro Mike Hampton tosses a (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Hampton, 2005, The Astros find themselves in last place after a 16-0 drubbing by the Braves. Ex-Astro Mike Hampton tosses a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-29-milwaukee-brewers-yovani-gallardo-does-it-all-by-himself-in-milwaukee-s-1-0-win-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 29 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Yovani Gallardo does it all by himself in Milwaukee’s 1 – 0 win over Pittsburgh (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2009, Yovani Gallardo does it all by himself in Milwaukee’s 1 – 0 win over Pittsburgh</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-9-houston-astros-frank-robinson-blasts-two-home-runs-and-drives-in-seven-as-the-reds-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0509_1963_umbricht.png?v=1782406806</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Houston Astros History: Frank Robinson blasts two home runs and drives in seven as the Reds stampede the Colts, 13-3. The last of his (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Umbricht, 1963, Frank Robinson blasts two home runs and drives in seven as the Reds stampede the Colts, 13-3. The last of his</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-los-angeles-lakers-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_a5c5df1d-a8f3-4a8b-b69b-9e0a6367f7fd.png?v=1782407707</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Greatest Los Angeles Lakers All-Stars of All Time</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-3-milwaukee-brewers-bobby-bonds-of-the-cleveland-indians-hits-his-300th-career-home-ru</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0503_1979_team.png?v=1782406809</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Bobby Bonds of the Cleveland Indians hits his 300th career home run (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1979, Bobby Bonds of the Cleveland Indians hits his 300th career home run</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-9-houston-astros-houston-catchers-combine-for-the-cycle-during-a-10-5-beating-of-st-lo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 9 in Houston Astros History: Houston catchers combine for the cycle during a 10-5 beating of St. Louis. Cliff Johnson pounds four hits (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cliff Johnson, 1976, Houston catchers combine for the cycle during a 10-5 beating of St. Louis. Cliff Johnson pounds four hits</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-7-milwaukee-brewers-david-green-injuries-hamstring-leading-to-willie-mcgee-getting-cal</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 7 in Milwaukee Brewers History: David Green injuries hamstring leading to Willie McGee getting called up (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1982, David Green injuries hamstring leading to Willie McGee getting called up</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-9-houston-astros-phil-garner-scores-the-winning-run-while-ex-astro-danny-heep-argues-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 9 in Houston Astros History: Phil Garner scores the winning run while ex-Astro Danny Heep argues the call of first base ump Terry Tata in (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Phil Garner, 1983, Phil Garner scores the winning run while ex-Astro Danny Heep argues the call of first base ump Terry Tata in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-9-houston-astros-woody-williams-a-houston-native-signed-at-age-40-as-a-free-agent-gets</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 9 in Houston Astros History: Woody Williams, a Houston native signed at age 40 as a free agent, gets his first win as an Astro in eight (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2007, Woody Williams, a Houston native signed at age 40 as a free agent, gets his first win as an Astro in eight</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-9-milwaukee-brewers-harold-baines-ends-the-longest-game-in-mlb-history-with-walk-off-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0509_1984_team.png?v=1782406821</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Harold Baines ends the longest game in mlb history with walk off homerun (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1984, Harold Baines ends the longest game in mlb history with walk off homerun</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-9-houston-astros-heavy-thunderstorms-rock-minute-maid-park-inside-and-out-water-gushes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 9 in Houston Astros History: Heavy thunderstorms rock Minute Maid Park inside and out. Water gushes from the seams of the retractable roof (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2019, Heavy thunderstorms rock Minute Maid Park inside and out. Water gushes from the seams of the retractable roof</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-12-milwaukee-brewers-paul-molitor-hits-3-homeruns-in-brewers-loss-to-royals-1982</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 12 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Paul Molitor hits 3 homeruns in Brewers loss to Royals (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1982, Paul Molitor hits 3 homeruns in Brewers loss to Royals</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-10-houston-astros-pencil-thin-shortstop-roger-metzger-belts-his-first-major-league-hom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 10 in Houston Astros History: Pencil-thin shortstop Roger Metzger belts his first major-league homer to spark a six-run eighth-inning rally (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Metzger, 1972, Pencil-thin shortstop Roger Metzger belts his first major-league homer to spark a six-run eighth-inning rally</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-15-milwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-beats-the-indians-2-1-on-dave-may-s-walkoff-home-run-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0515_1973_team.png?v=1782406829</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Milwaukee beats the Indians, 2 – 1, on Dave May’s walkoff home run in the bottom of the 17th inning (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1973, Milwaukee beats the Indians, 2 – 1, on Dave May’s walkoff home run in the bottom of the 17th inning</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-10-houston-astros-dr-john-mcmullen-purchases-the-astros-from-the-ford-motor-credit-cor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0510_1979_team.png?v=1782406834</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 10 in Houston Astros History: Dr. John McMullen purchases the Astros from the Ford Motor Credit Corporation. The shipping magnate, a former (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1979, Dr. John McMullen purchases the Astros from the Ford Motor Credit Corporation. The shipping magnate, a former</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-15-milwaukee-brewers-paul-molitor-of-the-brewers-hits-for-the-cycle-in-a-4-2-victory-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>May 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Paul Molitor of the Brewers hits for the cycle in a 4 – 2 victory over Minnesota (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1991, Paul Molitor of the Brewers hits for the cycle in a 4 – 2 victory over Minnesota</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-15-milwaukee-brewers-ryan-braun-signed-a-record-setting-deal-2008</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Ryan Braun signed a record-setting deal (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2008, Ryan Braun signed a record-setting deal</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-10-houston-astros-glenn-davis-swats-two-home-runs-and-a-double-in-leading-a-6-3-triump</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0510_1986_davis.png?v=1782406839</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 10 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis swats two home runs and a double in leading a 6-3 triumph at Pittsburgh. Rick Rhoden and Bob Walk (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1986, Glenn Davis swats two home runs and a double in leading a 6-3 triumph at Pittsburgh. Rick Rhoden and Bob Walk</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-16-milwaukee-brewers-in-the-highest-scoring-11th-inning-ever-seattle-scores-six-runs-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0516_1969_team.png?v=1782406843</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Milwaukee Brewers History: In the highest-scoring 11th inning ever, Seattle scores six runs, then allows 5, but hangs on for a 10 – 9 win at Boston. Jim Bout (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1969, In the highest-scoring 11th inning ever, Seattle scores six runs, then allows 5, but hangs on for a 10 – 9 win at Boston. Jim Bout</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-10-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-comes-off-the-bench-to-club-a-solo-homer-in-the-eighth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0510_1992_bagwell.png?v=1782406844</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 10 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell comes off the bench to club a solo homer in the eighth that ties the Pirates at 4-4. He then (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1992, Jeff Bagwell comes off the bench to club a solo homer in the eighth that ties the Pirates at 4-4. He then</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-20-milwaukee-brewers-record-458-games-played-before-first-rain-out-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0520_1985_team.png?v=1782406847</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Record 458 Games played before first rain out (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1985, Record 458 Games played before first rain out</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-10-houston-astros-ken-caminiti-spanks-a-two-run-double-that-caps-a-four-run-eighth-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 10 in Houston Astros History: Ken Caminiti spanks a two-run double that caps a four-run eighth as Houston stuns the Braves, 5-2. Jose Uribe (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Caminiti, 1993, Ken Caminiti spanks a two-run double that caps a four-run eighth as Houston stuns the Braves, 5-2. Jose Uribe</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-21-milwaukee-brewers-jim-maloney-ties-nl-strikeout-record-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 21 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Jim Maloney ties NL strikeout record (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1963, Jim Maloney ties NL strikeout record</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-11-houston-astros-houston-ties-a-club-record-for-runs-scored-during-a-19-8-demolition</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 11 in Houston Astros History: Houston ties a club record for runs scored during a 19-8 demolition of the Pirates at the Astrodome. Seven (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tim Bogar, 1999, Houston ties a club record for runs scored during a 19-8 demolition of the Pirates at the Astrodome. Seven</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-31-milwaukee-brewers-three-players-hank-aaron-harmon-killebrew-and-lindy-mcdaniel-all</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0531_1975_team.png?v=1782406856</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Three players, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew and Lindy McDaniel all debut before Robin Yount the starting shortstop was born (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Three players, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew and Lindy McDaniel all debut before Robin Yount the starting shortstop was born</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-11-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-slugs-a-tenth-inning-homer-as-the-colt-45s-sweep-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 11 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte slugs a tenth-inning homer as the Colt .45s sweep the Cubs, 2-1. Jim Umbricht pitches two (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1963, Bob Aspromonte slugs a tenth-inning homer as the Colt .45s sweep the Cubs, 2-1. Jim Umbricht pitches two</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-31-milwaukee-brewers-belle-blows-up-vina-1996</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 31 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Belle blows up Vina (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1996, Belle blows up Vina</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-11-houston-astros-manager-leo-durocher-returns-from-a-three-week-hospital-stay-to-watc</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0511_1973_durocher.png?v=1782406863</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Houston Astros History: Manager Leo Durocher returns from a three-week hospital stay to watch Don Wilson toss a three-hitter over (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Leo Durocher, 1973, Manager Leo Durocher returns from a three-week hospital stay to watch Don Wilson toss a three-hitter over</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-3-milwaukee-brewers-hank-aaron-moves-past-stan-musial-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0603_1975_team.png?v=1782406866</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Hank Aaron moves past Stan Musial (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Hank Aaron moves past Stan Musial</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-11-houston-astros-astros-rebound-from-a-5-0-deficit-to-take-a-10-7-victory-in-cincinna</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0511_1985_garner.png?v=1782406868</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Houston Astros History: Astros rebound from a 5-0 deficit to take a 10-7 victory in Cincinnati. A five-run sixth does the trick as (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Phil Garner, 1985, Astros rebound from a 5-0 deficit to take a 10-7 victory in Cincinnati. A five-run sixth does the trick as</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-5-milwaukee-brewers-teddy-higuera-and-the-brewers-top-the-royals-10-2-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0605_1985_team.png?v=1782406872</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Teddy Higuera and the Brewers top the Royals‚ 10-2 (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1985, Teddy Higuera and the Brewers top the Royals‚ 10-2</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-11-houston-astros-hunter-pence-breaks-up-a-no-hit-bid-in-los-angeles-with-a-single-aft</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0511_2008_team.png?v=1782406873</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Houston Astros History: Hunter Pence breaks up a no-hit bid in Los Angeles with a single after two outs in the seventh. The bats wake (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Hunter Pence breaks up a no-hit bid in Los Angeles with a single after two outs in the seventh. The bats wake</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-6-milwaukee-brewers-nolan-ryan-loses-bid-for-second-straight-no-hitter-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0606_1975_team.png?v=1782406876</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Nolan Ryan loses bid for second straight no-hitter (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Nolan Ryan loses bid for second straight no-hitter</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-12-houston-astros-cincinnati-fans-hurl-beer-ice-cups-and-insults-at-an-injured-bob-wat</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0512_1974_watson.png?v=1782406878</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Houston Astros History: Cincinnati fans hurl beer, ice, cups and insults at an injured Bob Watson after the left-fielder crashes (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Watson, 1974, Cincinnati fans hurl beer, ice, cups and insults at an injured Bob Watson after the left-fielder crashes</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-8-milwaukee-brewers-damion-easley-becomes-the-ninth-player-in-tiger-history-to-hit-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0608_2001_team.png?v=1782406881</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Damion Easley becomes the ninth player in Tiger history to hit for the cycle and the first Detroit player since 1993, when Travis  (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2001, Damion Easley becomes the ninth player in Tiger history to hit for the cycle and the first Detroit player since 1993, when Travis </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-12-houston-astros-reliever-tom-dixon-singles-home-julio-gonzalez-in-the-14th-inning-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0512_1978_dixon.png?v=1782406883</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Houston Astros History: Reliever Tom Dixon singles home Julio Gonzalez in the 14th inning for a wild 5-4 victory in New York. It&apos;s (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tom Dixon, 1978, Reliever Tom Dixon singles home Julio Gonzalez in the 14th inning for a wild 5-4 victory in New York. It&apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-12-milwaukee-brewers-oakland-athletics-outfielder-billy-williams-hits-his-400th-caree</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0612_1975_team.png?v=1782406886</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Oakland Athletics outfielder Billy Williams hits his 400th career home run. (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Oakland Athletics outfielder Billy Williams hits his 400th career home run.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-12-houston-astros-reserve-catcher-jerry-goff-ties-a-modern-major-league-record-allowin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0512_1996_goff.png?v=1782406888</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Houston Astros History: Reserve catcher Jerry Goff ties a modern major-league record, allowing six passed balls in a 7-6 loss to (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jerry Goff, 1996, Reserve catcher Jerry Goff ties a modern major-league record, allowing six passed balls in a 7-6 loss to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-12-milwaukee-brewers-robin-yount-hits-for-the-cycle-in-16-2-blowout-of-white-sox-1988</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0612_1988_team.png?v=1782406891</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Robin Yount hits for the Cycle in 16-2 blowout of White Sox (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1988, Robin Yount hits for the Cycle in 16-2 blowout of White Sox</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-12-houston-astros-george-springer-spanks-five-hits-including-two-homers-during-a-15-5</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0512_2019_team.png?v=1782406892</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Houston Astros History: George Springer spanks five hits, including two homers, during a 15-5 trouncing of the Rangers that completes (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2019, George Springer spanks five hits, including two homers, during a 15-5 trouncing of the Rangers that completes</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-12-milwaukee-brewers-justin-verlander-fired-a-no-hitter-against-the-milwaukee-brewers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0612_2007_team.png?v=1782406896</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Justin Verlander fired a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park in Detroit (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2007, Justin Verlander fired a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park in Detroit</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-12-houston-astros-roy-oswalt-sails-to-his-sixth-win-in-a-10-4-bombing-of-the-diamondba</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0512_2007_team.png?v=1782406897</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Houston Astros History: Roy Oswalt sails to his sixth win in a 10-4 bombing of the Diamondbacks. Mike Lamb and rookie Hunter Pence (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2007, Roy Oswalt sails to his sixth win in a 10-4 bombing of the Diamondbacks. Mike Lamb and rookie Hunter Pence</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-14-milwaukee-brewers-in-a-6-4-victory-over-the-blue-jays-at-county-stadium-robin-youn</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0614_1989_team.png?v=1782406900</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 14 in Milwaukee Brewers History: In a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays at County Stadium, Robin Yount’s consecutive games streak ends. The Brewers center fielder est (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1989, In a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays at County Stadium, Robin Yount’s consecutive games streak ends. The Brewers center fielder est</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-houston-plays-their-first-game-outside-the-united-states-a-10-3-poun</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0513_1969_rader.png?v=1782406901</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: Houston plays their first game outside the United States, a 10-3 pounding of the Montreal Expos at Parc (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1969, Houston plays their first game outside the United States, a 10-3 pounding of the Montreal Expos at Parc</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-18-milwaukee-brewers-hank-aaron-hits-his-750th-career-homer-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0618_1976_team.png?v=1782406905</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Hank Aaron hits his 750th career homer (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1976, Hank Aaron hits his 750th career homer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-glenn-davis-drives-in-four-and-gerald-young-provides-four-hits-as-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0513_1988_davis.png?v=1782406907</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis drives in four and Gerald Young provides four hits as Houston pounds the Cubs, 8-2. Nolan Ryan (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1988, Glenn Davis drives in four and Gerald Young provides four hits as Houston pounds the Cubs, 8-2. Nolan Ryan</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-18-milwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-brewers-hosted-their-first-10-cent-beer-night-1971</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0618_1971_team.png?v=1782406910</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Milwaukee Brewers hosted their first 10-Cent Beer Night (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1971, Milwaukee Brewers hosted their first 10-Cent Beer Night</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-every-person-in-the-astros-starting-lineup-including-pitcher-mike-ha</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0513_2009_team.png?v=1782406911</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: Every person in the Astros&apos; starting lineup, including pitcher Mike Hampton, has a multi-hit game in the (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Every person in the Astros&apos; starting lineup, including pitcher Mike Hampton, has a multi-hit game in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-19-milwaukee-brewers-steve-busby-of-the-kansas-city-royals-fires-his-second-career-no</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0619_1974_team.png?v=1782406914</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals fires his second career no-hitter (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1974, Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals fires his second career no-hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-dick-farrell-and-claude-raymond-combine-for-a-one-hitter-in-philadel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0513_1966_farrell.png?v=1782406916</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: Dick Farrell and Claude Raymond combine for a one-hitter in Philadelphia. The Astros only manage three hits (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dick Farrell, 1966, Dick Farrell and Claude Raymond combine for a one-hitter in Philadelphia. The Astros only manage three hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-20-milwaukee-brewers-red-sox-leadoff-and-2-batters-rick-miller-and-reggie-smith-belt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0620_1973_team.png?v=1782406919</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Red Sox leadoff and #2 batters, Rick Miller and Reggie Smith, belt homers off Milwaukee’s Bill Parsons. In 1971, Smith also follow (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1973, Red Sox leadoff and #2 batters, Rick Miller and Reggie Smith, belt homers off Milwaukee’s Bill Parsons. In 1971, Smith also follow</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-don-sutton-twirls-a-five-hit-shutout-to-blank-st-louis-3-0-art-howe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0513_1981_sutton.png?v=1782406921</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: Don Sutton twirls a five-hit shutout to blank St. Louis, 3-0. Art Howe adds a two-run homer. Off the field (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Sutton, 1981, Don Sutton twirls a five-hit shutout to blank St. Louis, 3-0. Art Howe adds a two-run homer. Off the field</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-24-milwaukee-brewers-don-sutton-notches-his-3000-strikeout-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0624_1983_team.png?v=1782406924</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Don Sutton Notches his 3000 strikeout (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1983, Don Sutton Notches his 3000 strikeout</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-the-astros-run-their-winning-streak-to-11-with-a-6-1-triumph-over-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0513_2022_team.png?v=1782406925</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: The Astros run their winning streak to 11 with a 6-1 triumph over the Nationals. Framber Valdez got the (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, The Astros run their winning streak to 11 with a 6-1 triumph over the Nationals. Framber Valdez got the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-24-milwaukee-brewers-after-missing-two-starts-jack-morris-12-3-stops-the-brewers-7-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 24 in Milwaukee Brewers History: After missing two starts, Jack Morris (12-3) stops the Brewers, 7 – 1 (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1984, After missing two starts, Jack Morris (12-3) stops the Brewers, 7 – 1</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-14-houston-astros-astros-put-the-shift-on-for-willie-stargell-leading-7-6-with-two-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 14 in Houston Astros History: Astros put the shift on for Willie Stargell, leading 7-6 with two out and two on in the top of the ninth. It (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Metzger, 1972, Astros put the shift on for Willie Stargell, leading 7-6 with two out and two on in the top of the ninth. It</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-14-houston-astros-doug-rader-belts-two-homers-and-drives-in-five-to-pace-an-11-7-trium</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 14 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader belts two homers and drives in five to pace an 11-7 triumph at Chicago&apos;s Wrigley Field. Roger (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1975, Doug Rader belts two homers and drives in five to pace an 11-7 triumph at Chicago&apos;s Wrigley Field. Roger</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-14-houston-astros-rookies-ron-mathis-and-mark-ross-team-up-to-blank-montreal-10-0-crai</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 14 in Houston Astros History: Rookies Ron Mathis and Mark Ross team up to blank Montreal, 10-0. Craig Reynolds is the offensive star with (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ron Mathis, 1985, Rookies Ron Mathis and Mark Ross team up to blank Montreal, 10-0. Craig Reynolds is the offensive star with</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-14-houston-astros-ken-caminiti-drills-a-bases-loaded-double-to-key-a-seven-run-fifth-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 14 in Houston Astros History: Ken Caminiti drills a bases-loaded double to key a seven-run fifth as Houston stops the Dodgers, 9-1. Scott (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Caminiti, 1993, Ken Caminiti drills a bases-loaded double to key a seven-run fifth as Houston stops the Dodgers, 9-1. Scott</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-14-houston-astros-lance-berkman-s-incredible-month-continues-during-a-6-3-win-at-san-f</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0514_2008_team.png?v=1782406950</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman&apos;s incredible month continues during a 6-3 win at San Francisco. He hits a two-run homer to give (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Lance Berkman&apos;s incredible month continues during a 6-3 win at San Francisco. He hits a two-run homer to give</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-15-houston-astros-a-furious-gm-spec-richardson-posts-a-message-on-the-astrodome-scoreb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0515_1973_team.png?v=1782406954</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Houston Astros History: A furious GM Spec Richardson posts a message on the Astrodome scoreboard blaming recent Houston losses on (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1973, A furious GM Spec Richardson posts a message on the Astrodome scoreboard blaming recent Houston losses on</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-15-houston-astros-j-r-richard-two-hits-philadelphia-in-a-5-0-shutout-he-fans-nine-and</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 15 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard two-hits Philadelphia in a 5-0 shutout. He fans nine and allows two harmless singles. Bob Watson (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1978, J.R. Richard two-hits Philadelphia in a 5-0 shutout. He fans nine and allows two harmless singles. Bob Watson</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-15-houston-astros-craig-biggio-goes-four-for-four-with-four-rbis-to-pace-a-10-5-victor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 15 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio goes four-for-four with four RBIs to pace a 10-5 victory over San Francisco. Biggio and Jeff (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1999, Craig Biggio goes four-for-four with four RBIs to pace a 10-5 victory over San Francisco. Biggio and Jeff</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-15-houston-astros-tony-eusebio-belts-a-two-run-blast-in-the-12th-inning-to-muzzle-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 15 in Houston Astros History: Tony Eusebio belts a two-run blast in the 12th inning to muzzle the Cubs, 9-7. Vinny Castilla , signed (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tony Eusebio, 2001, Tony Eusebio belts a two-run blast in the 12th inning to muzzle the Cubs, 9-7. Vinny Castilla , signed</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-15-houston-astros-on-the-same-night-that-jeff-bagwell-announces-he-will-need-shoulder</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 15 in Houston Astros History: On the same night that Jeff Bagwell announces he will need shoulder surgery, Morgan Ensberg fills his role (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2005, On the same night that Jeff Bagwell announces he will need shoulder surgery, Morgan Ensberg fills his role</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-16-houston-astros-doug-rader-belts-a-grand-slam-and-drives-in-six-to-pace-a-12-4-thump</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0516_1971_rader.png?v=1782406978</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader belts a grand slam and drives in six to pace a 12-4 thumping of the Cardinals. His two-run double (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1971, Doug Rader belts a grand slam and drives in six to pace a 12-4 thumping of the Cardinals. His two-run double</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-16-houston-astros-craig-reynolds-ties-a-major-league-mark-with-three-triples-during-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0516_1981_reynolds.png?v=1782406983</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Houston Astros History: Craig Reynolds ties a major-league mark with three triples during a 6-1 victory over Chicago. It is part of a (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Reynolds, 1981, Craig Reynolds ties a major-league mark with three triples during a 6-1 victory over Chicago. It is part of a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-16-houston-astros-the-astros-formally-announce-the-sale-of-the-ballclub-to-a-group-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 16 in Houston Astros History: The Astros formally announce the sale of the ballclub to a group of investors led by Houston shipping magnate (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, The Astros formally announce the sale of the ballclub to a group of investors led by Houston shipping magnate</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-16-houston-astros-doug-drabek-drills-a-home-run-off-pedro-martinez-to-beat-the-dodgers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0516_1993_drabek.png?v=1782406992</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Houston Astros History: Doug Drabek drills a home run off Pedro Martinez to beat the Dodgers, 3-2. Drabek picks up his fourth win (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Drabek, 1993, Doug Drabek drills a home run off Pedro Martinez to beat the Dodgers, 3-2. Drabek picks up his fourth win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-16-houston-astros-craig-biggio-swats-a-dramatic-ninth-inning-homer-off-kerry-ligtenber</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0516_1998_biggio.png?v=1782406996</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio swats a dramatic ninth-inning homer off Kerry Ligtenberg to drop the Braves, 3-2. Houston had (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1998, Craig Biggio swats a dramatic ninth-inning homer off Kerry Ligtenberg to drop the Braves, 3-2. Houston had</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-don-nottebart-hurls-the-first-no-hitter-in-franchise-history-a-4-1-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_1963_nottebart.png?v=1782407001</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: Don Nottebart hurls the first no-hitter in franchise history, a 4-1 triumph over Philadelphia at Colt (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Nottebart, 1963, Don Nottebart hurls the first no-hitter in franchise history, a 4-1 triumph over Philadelphia at Colt</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-first-baseman-rusty-staub-visits-larry-dierker-at-the-mound-during-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_1968_staub.png?v=1782407005</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: First baseman Rusty Staub visits Larry Dierker at the mound during a 6-0 loss in Los Angeles (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1968, First baseman Rusty Staub visits Larry Dierker at the mound during a 6-0 loss in Los Angeles</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-eric-anthony-becomes-the-first-astro-to-reach-the-dome-s-upper-reser</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_1990_anthony.png?v=1782407010</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: Eric Anthony becomes the first Astro to reach the Dome&apos;s upper reserved seats in right field with a mammoth (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Eric Anthony, 1990, Eric Anthony becomes the first Astro to reach the Dome&apos;s upper reserved seats in right field with a mammoth</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-ivan-rodriguez-belts-the-300th-homer-of-his-career-in-a-6-5-victory</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_2009_team_a1251249-2030-4530-8f24-858d2a68aaba.png?v=1782407015</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: Ivan Rodriguez belts the 300th homer of his career in a 6-5 victory at Chicago. Wrigley fans toss back the (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Ivan Rodriguez belts the 300th homer of his career in a 6-5 victory at Chicago. Wrigley fans toss back the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-houston-ties-a-big-league-record-with-five-homers-in-one-inning-duri</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_2022_team.png?v=1782407019</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: Houston ties a big league record with five homers in one inning during a 13-4 blowout of Boston at Fenway (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, Houston ties a big league record with five homers in one inning during a 13-4 blowout of Boston at Fenway</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-trailing-the-cubs-6-1-in-the-eighth-inning-jake-meyers-blasts-a-two</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_2023_team.png?v=1782407023</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: Trailing the Cubs 6-1 in the eighth inning, Jake Meyers blasts a two-run homer then, in the ninth, Houston (2023)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2023, Trailing the Cubs 6-1 in the eighth inning, Jake Meyers blasts a two-run homer then, in the ninth, Houston</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-18-houston-astros-houston-sweeps-the-cubs-5-1-and-4-2-to-take-sole-possession-of-secon</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0518_1966_maye.png?v=1782407028</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Houston Astros History: Houston sweeps the Cubs, 5-1 and 4-2, to take sole possession of second place in the NL race. Homers by Lee (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee Maye, 1966, Houston sweeps the Cubs, 5-1 and 4-2, to take sole possession of second place in the NL race. Homers by Lee</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-18-houston-astros-jim-wynn-s-first-inning-homer-off-the-left-field-foul-pole-ignites-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0518_1967_wynn.png?v=1782407033</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Houston Astros History: Jim Wynn &apos;s first-inning homer off the left-field foul pole ignites a near riot during a 6-2 Astros win (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1967, Jim Wynn &apos;s first-inning homer off the left-field foul pole ignites a near riot during a 6-2 Astros win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-18-houston-astros-ken-johnson-gives-up-a-game-tying-homer-to-willie-mccovey-in-the-bot</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0518_1962_johnson.png?v=1782407038</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Houston Astros History: Ken Johnson gives up a game-tying homer to Willie McCovey in the bottom of the ninth but singles home Carl (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Johnson, 1962, Ken Johnson gives up a game-tying homer to Willie McCovey in the bottom of the ninth but singles home Carl</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-18-houston-astros-five-cubs-suffer-food-poisoning-prior-to-a-5-2-chicago-victory-at-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0518_1986_team.png?v=1782407042</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Houston Astros History: Five Cubs suffer food poisoning prior to a 5-2 Chicago victory at the Astrodome. All had eaten hamburgers and (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1986, Five Cubs suffer food poisoning prior to a 5-2 Chicago victory at the Astrodome. All had eaten hamburgers and</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-18-houston-astros-jose-vizcaino-slams-a-solo-shot-in-the-bottom-of-the-ninth-to-drop-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 18 in Houston Astros History: Jose Vizcaino slams a solo shot in the bottom of the ninth to drop the Pirates, 2-1. Octavio Dotel gets the (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Vizcaino, 2002, Jose Vizcaino slams a solo shot in the bottom of the ninth to drop the Pirates, 2-1. Octavio Dotel gets the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-19-houston-astros-astros-take-no-prisoners-in-a-doubleheader-sweep-at-los-angeles-2-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0519_1968_wynn.png?v=1782407051</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Houston Astros History: Astros take no prisoners in a doubleheader sweep at Los Angeles, 2-1 and 3-1. In the nightcap, while walking (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1968, Astros take no prisoners in a doubleheader sweep at Los Angeles, 2-1 and 3-1. In the nightcap, while walking</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-19-houston-astros-a-grand-slam-by-tony-eusebio-keys-a-seven-run-uprising-as-houston-pu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0519_1995_eusebio.png?v=1782407056</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Houston Astros History: A grand slam by Tony Eusebio keys a seven-run uprising as Houston pummels Montreal, 10-2. Jeff Bagwell had (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tony Eusebio, 1995, A grand slam by Tony Eusebio keys a seven-run uprising as Houston pummels Montreal, 10-2. Jeff Bagwell had</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-19-houston-astros-jim-pankovits-raps-four-hits-including-a-double-and-a-home-run-to-pa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0519_1985_pankovits.png?v=1782407060</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Houston Astros History: Jim Pankovits raps four hits, including a double and a home run, to pace a 7-3 victory over St. Louis. Enos (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Pankovits, 1985, Jim Pankovits raps four hits, including a double and a home run, to pace a 7-3 victory over St. Louis. Enos</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-19-houston-astros-mike-scott-pitches-seven-innings-of-no-hit-ball-before-glenn-wilson</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0519_1989_scott.png?v=1782407065</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Houston Astros History: Mike Scott pitches seven innings of no-hit ball before Glenn Wilson singles to break it up. It is (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Scott, 1989, Mike Scott pitches seven innings of no-hit ball before Glenn Wilson singles to break it up. It is</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-19-houston-astros-after-losing-three-at-home-to-the-giants-by-a-combined-34-5-and-gett</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0519_2006_everett.png?v=1782407070</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Houston Astros History: After losing three at home to the Giants by a combined 34-5 and getting two suspensions, the Astros appear in (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Adam Everett, 2006, After losing three at home to the Giants by a combined 34-5 and getting two suspensions, the Astros appear in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-20-houston-astros-johnny-edwards-belts-a-three-run-homer-as-houston-builds-a-7-0-lead</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0520_1973_edwards.png?v=1782407075</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Houston Astros History: Johnny Edwards belts a three-run homer as Houston builds a 7-0 lead against the Giants. San Francisco rallies (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Johnny Edwards, 1973, Johnny Edwards belts a three-run homer as Houston builds a 7-0 lead against the Giants. San Francisco rallies</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-20-houston-astros-j-r-richard-fires-his-second-straight-shutout-in-a-13-0-drubbing-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0520_1978_richard.png?v=1782407081</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard fires his second-straight shutout in a 13-0 drubbing of the Braves. Jose Cruz is the batting (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1978, J.R. Richard fires his second-straight shutout in a 13-0 drubbing of the Braves. Jose Cruz is the batting</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-20-houston-astros-billy-hatcher-delivers-five-hits-during-a-5-3-triumph-in-st-louis-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0520_1988_hatcher.png?v=1782407085</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Houston Astros History: Billy Hatcher delivers five hits during a 5-3 triumph in St. Louis. His last one snaps a 2-2 tie in the top (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Billy Hatcher, 1988, Billy Hatcher delivers five hits during a 5-3 triumph in St. Louis. His last one snaps a 2-2 tie in the top</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-20-houston-astros-jeff-shaw-walks-home-craig-biggio-with-the-winning-run-in-the-tenth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0520_1995_biggio.png?v=1782407090</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Shaw walks home Craig Biggio with the winning run in the tenth as Houston nips the Expos, 2-1 (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1995, Jeff Shaw walks home Craig Biggio with the winning run in the tenth as Houston nips the Expos, 2-1</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-20-houston-astros-billy-wagner-surrenders-two-homers-but-hangs-on-for-a-4-3-ten-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0520_1999_wagner.png?v=1782407095</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Houston Astros History: Billy Wagner surrenders two homers but hangs on for a 4-3, ten-inning victory in Los Angeles. A double by (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Billy Wagner, 1999, Billy Wagner surrenders two homers but hangs on for a 4-3, ten-inning victory in Los Angeles. A double by</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-21-houston-astros-two-nights-after-manager-luman-harris-had-been-ejected-by-umpire-joh</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0521_1965_harris.png?v=1782407100</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Houston Astros History: Two nights after manager Luman Harris had been ejected by umpire John Kibler, Bob Aspromonte is ejected by (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Luman Harris, 1965, Two nights after manager Luman Harris had been ejected by umpire John Kibler, Bob Aspromonte is ejected by</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-21-houston-astros-an-intentional-walk-to-jeff-bagwell-with-the-bases-empty-and-two-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0521_1997_bagwell.png?v=1782407104</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Houston Astros History: An intentional walk to Jeff Bagwell with the bases empty and two outs in the 14th backfires on the Reds. It (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1997, An intentional walk to Jeff Bagwell with the bases empty and two outs in the 14th backfires on the Reds. It</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-21-houston-astros-on-the-day-it-s-announced-that-ace-pitcher-roy-oswalt-is-asking-to-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0521_2010_team.png?v=1782407109</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Houston Astros History: On the day it&apos;s announced that ace pitcher Roy Oswalt is asking to be traded, the last-place Astros nip the (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, On the day it&apos;s announced that ace pitcher Roy Oswalt is asking to be traded, the last-place Astros nip the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-21-houston-astros-ballboy-scotty-tarvin-gloves-larry-bowa-s-double-down-the-right-fiel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0521_1977_mclaughlin.png?v=1782407113</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Houston Astros History: Ballboy Scotty Tarvin gloves Larry Bowa&apos;s double down the right field line. Umpires allow Bowa to take third (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bo McLaughlin, 1977, Ballboy Scotty Tarvin gloves Larry Bowa&apos;s double down the right field line. Umpires allow Bowa to take third</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-21-houston-astros-justin-verlander-tosses-6-1-3rd-innings-of-no-hit-ball-before-a-home</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0521_2019_team.png?v=1782407118</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Houston Astros History: Justin Verlander tosses 6-1/3rd innings of no-hit ball before a home run by Jose Abreu ruins the bid and the (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2019, Justin Verlander tosses 6-1/3rd innings of no-hit ball before a home run by Jose Abreu ruins the bid and the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-2-minnesota-twins-free-agent-pitcher-frank-viola-is-signed-by-the-boston-red-sox-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0102_1992_team.png?v=1782407122</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Free agent pitcher Frank Viola is signed by the Boston Red Sox (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1992, Free agent pitcher Frank Viola is signed by the Boston Red Sox</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-22-houston-astros-the-astrodome-appears-on-national-television-for-the-first-time-view</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0522_1965_durocher.png?v=1782407123</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Houston Astros History: The Astrodome appears on national television for the first time. Viewers of ABC&apos;s Game Of The Week watch (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Leo Durocher, 1965, The Astrodome appears on national television for the first time. Viewers of ABC&apos;s Game Of The Week watch</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-4-minnesota-twins-in-the-midst-of-the-franchise-s-uncertain-future-due-to-its-poss</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0104_2002_team.png?v=1782407127</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 4 in Minnesota Twins History: In the midst of the franchise’s uncertain future due to its possible contraction as a major league team, Ron Gardenhire is named t (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2002, In the midst of the franchise’s uncertain future due to its possible contraction as a major league team, Ron Gardenhire is named t</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-22-houston-astros-dave-giusti-tosses-a-two-hitter-in-a-nail-biting-1-0-shutout-in-cinc</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0522_1968_giusti.png?v=1782407127</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Houston Astros History: Dave Giusti tosses a two-hitter in a nail-biting 1-0 shutout in Cincinnati. The first hit, with two out in (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Giusti, 1968, Dave Giusti tosses a two-hitter in a nail-biting 1-0 shutout in Cincinnati. The first hit, with two out in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-14-minnesota-twins-outfielder-clyde-milan-is-named-the-new-manager-of-the-washingt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0114_1922_team.png?v=1782407131</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 14 in Minnesota Twins History: Outfielder Clyde Milan is named the new manager of the Washington Senators. Milan took over for George McBride at the end of last  (1922)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1922, Outfielder Clyde Milan is named the new manager of the Washington Senators. Milan took over for George McBride at the end of last </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-22-houston-astros-milt-may-belts-a-two-out-pinch-hit-grand-slam-homer-off-vicente-romo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0522_1974_may.png?v=1782407133</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Houston Astros History: Milt May belts a two-out pinch-hit grand slam homer off Vicente Romo in the ninth inning to topple San Diego (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Milt May, 1974, Milt May belts a two-out pinch-hit grand slam homer off Vicente Romo in the ninth inning to topple San Diego</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-16-minnesota-twins-harmon-killebrew-released-by-twins-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0116_1975_team.png?v=1782407136</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Harmon Killebrew released by twins (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1975, Harmon Killebrew released by twins</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-22-houston-astros-fredbird-the-mascot-of-the-st-louis-cardinals-tackles-enos-cabell-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0522_1984_cabell.png?v=1782407138</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Houston Astros History: Fredbird, the mascot of the St. Louis Cardinals, tackles Enos Cabell in pre-game warmups. Cabell aggravates a (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Enos Cabell, 1984, Fredbird, the mascot of the St. Louis Cardinals, tackles Enos Cabell in pre-game warmups. Cabell aggravates a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-16-minnesota-twins-new-york-mets-acquire-second-baseman-tim-teufel-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0116_1986_team.png?v=1782407140</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Minnesota Twins History: New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1986, New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-22-houston-astros-ken-caminiti-swats-two-solo-homers-and-jeff-bagwell-hits-only-the-te</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0522_1993_caminiti.png?v=1782407144</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Houston Astros History: Ken Caminiti swats two solo homers and Jeff Bagwell hits only the tenth Loge Level home run at Jack Murphy (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Caminiti, 1993, Ken Caminiti swats two solo homers and Jeff Bagwell hits only the tenth Loge Level home run at Jack Murphy</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-16-minnesota-twins-boston-americans-buy-outfielder-george-stone-from-the-washingto</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0116_1905_team.png?v=1782407145</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Americans buy outfielder George Stone from the Washington Senators (1905)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1905, Boston Americans buy outfielder George Stone from the Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-23-houston-astros-hard-luck-pitcher-ken-johnson-loses-his-last-game-for-houston-5-2-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 23 in Houston Astros History: Hard luck pitcher Ken Johnson loses his last game for Houston, 5-2 at the hands of the Giants, in typical (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Johnson, 1965, Hard luck pitcher Ken Johnson loses his last game for Houston, 5-2 at the hands of the Giants, in typical</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-17-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-select-bill-madlock-in-the-5th-round-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0117_1970_team.png?v=1782407149</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators select Bill Madlock in the 5th round of the 1970 amateur draft (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1970, Washington Senators select Bill Madlock in the 5th round of the 1970 amateur draft</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-18-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-name-ted-williams-as-their-new-manager-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0118_1969_team.png?v=1782407154</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 18 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators name Ted Williams as their new manager (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Washington Senators name Ted Williams as their new manager</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-23-houston-astros-after-51-major-league-appearances-righthander-scott-linebrink-gets-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0523_2003_linebrink.png?v=1782407154</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Houston Astros History: After 51 major league appearances, righthander Scott Linebrink gets his first big league win - and is (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Scott Linebrink, 2003, After 51 major league appearances, righthander Scott Linebrink gets his first big league win - and is</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-23-minnesota-twins-the-washington-senators-trade-shortstop-pete-runnels-to-the-bos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0123_1958_team.png?v=1782407158</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 23 in Minnesota Twins History: The Washington Senators trade shortstop Pete Runnels to the Boston Red Sox (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1958, The Washington Senators trade shortstop Pete Runnels to the Boston Red Sox</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-23-houston-astros-jose-valverde-takes-a-line-drive-off-the-face-yet-stays-in-the-game</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0523_2008_team.png?v=1782407159</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Houston Astros History: Jose Valverde takes a line drive off the face yet stays in the game to notch his league-leading 15th save in (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Jose Valverde takes a line drive off the face yet stays in the game to notch his league-leading 15th save in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-25-minnesota-twins-yankees-sell-future-hall-of-famer-lefty-gomez-to-the-boston-bra</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0125_1943_team.png?v=1782407163</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Yankees sell future Hall of Famer Lefty Gomez to the Boston Braves (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1943, Yankees sell future Hall of Famer Lefty Gomez to the Boston Braves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-23-houston-astros-astros-turn-a-5-4-3-triple-play-in-detroit-which-sparks-a-3-2-victor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0523_2015_team_1215419d-96f7-4be4-975f-f2c5d62ca068.png?v=1782407164</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Houston Astros History: Astros turn a 5-4-3 triple play in Detroit which sparks a 3-2 victory over the Tigers. Jonathan Villar, Jose (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Astros turn a 5-4-3 triple play in Detroit which sparks a 3-2 victory over the Tigers. Jonathan Villar, Jose</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-27-minnesota-twins-cleveland-indians-hire-jack-mccallister-as-their-new-manager-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0127_1927_team.png?v=1782407167</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 27 in Minnesota Twins History: Cleveland Indians hire Jack McCallister as their new manager (1927)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1927, Cleveland Indians hire Jack McCallister as their new manager</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-23-houston-astros-mother-nature-gets-the-save-in-a-3-0-victory-at-pittsburgh-the-game</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0523_1988_ramirez.png?v=1782407168</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Houston Astros History: Mother Nature gets the save in a 3-0 victory at Pittsburgh. The game is called in the top of the ninth as (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rafael Ramirez, 1988, Mother Nature gets the save in a 3-0 victory at Pittsburgh. The game is called in the top of the ninth as</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-3-minnesota-twins-major-league-owners-discuss-regulations-to-be-used-during-world</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0203_1942_team.png?v=1782407172</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Major league owners discuss regulations to be used during World War II (1942)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1942, Major league owners discuss regulations to be used during World War II</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-24-houston-astros-art-howe-triples-off-vida-blue-to-set-a-club-record-23-game-hitting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0524_1981_howe.png?v=1782407175</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Houston Astros History: Art Howe triples off Vida Blue to set a club-record 23-game hitting streak. San Francisco wins, however, 2-1 (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Art Howe, 1981, Art Howe triples off Vida Blue to set a club-record 23-game hitting streak. San Francisco wins, however, 2-1</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-3-minnesota-twins-billy-herman-earl-averill-and-bucky-harris-are-selected-for-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0203_1975_team.png?v=1782407176</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Billy Herman, Earl Averill and Bucky Harris are selected for the Hall of Fame (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1975, Billy Herman, Earl Averill and Bucky Harris are selected for the Hall of Fame</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-24-houston-astros-doug-drabek-gets-three-hits-and-drives-in-two-as-well-as-tossing-a-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0524_1994_drabek.png?v=1782407180</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Houston Astros History: Doug Drabek gets three hits and drives in two, as well as tossing a three-hit shutout, to steamroll the (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Drabek, 1994, Doug Drabek gets three hits and drives in two, as well as tossing a three-hit shutout, to steamroll the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-3-minnesota-twins-the-minnesota-twins-trade-star-first-baseman-rod-carew-to-the-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0203_1979_team.png?v=1782407181</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 3 in Minnesota Twins History: The Minnesota Twins trade star first baseman Rod Carew to the California Angels (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1979, The Minnesota Twins trade star first baseman Rod Carew to the California Angels</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-24-houston-astros-astros-erupt-for-seven-runs-in-the-bottom-of-the-eighth-to-surprise</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0524_1970_menke.png?v=1782407185</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Houston Astros History: Astros erupt for seven runs in the bottom of the eighth to surprise the Reds, 10-7. Denis Menke has two hits (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Denis Menke, 1970, Astros erupt for seven runs in the bottom of the eighth to surprise the Reds, 10-7. Denis Menke has two hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-4-minnesota-twins-minnesota-supreme-court-denies-appeal-secures-twins-presence-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0204_2002_team.png?v=1782407186</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 4 in Minnesota Twins History: Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Appeal, Secures Twins’ Presence for the 2002 MLB Season (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2002, Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Appeal, Secures Twins’ Presence for the 2002 MLB Season</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-24-houston-astros-houston-rallies-for-an-8-7-victory-over-the-cubs-in-the-ten-innings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0524_1996_biggio.png?v=1782407190</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Houston Astros History: Houston rallies for an 8-7 victory over the Cubs in the ten innings. Craig Biggio belts a two-run two-out (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1996, Houston rallies for an 8-7 victory over the Cubs in the ten innings. Craig Biggio belts a two-run two-out</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-9-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-owner-clark-griffith-names-2b-bucky-harris</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0209_1924_team.png?v=1782407191</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 9 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith names 2B Bucky Harris Nationals’ manager (1924)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1924, Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith names 2B Bucky Harris Nationals’ manager</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-24-houston-astros-darryl-kile-blanks-the-rockies-at-coors-field-for-seven-innings-duri</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0524_1997_kile.png?v=1782407195</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Houston Astros History: Darryl Kile blanks the Rockies at Coors Field for seven innings during a 7-0 whitewash, allowing four hits (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Darryl Kile, 1997, Darryl Kile blanks the Rockies at Coors Field for seven innings during a 7-0 whitewash, allowing four hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-10-minnesota-twins-boston-red-sox-send-catcher-muddy-ruel-in-5-player-deal-1923</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0210_1923_team.png?v=1782407195</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 10 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Red Sox send catcher Muddy Ruel in 5 player deal (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1923, Boston Red Sox send catcher Muddy Ruel in 5 player deal</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-boston-bruins-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-6270640735313549215_46b59eef-847d-4c3d-90e2-e2c4bcd2340d.jpg?v=1782407408</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Boston Bruins Hall of Famer</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-25-houston-astros-dave-nicholson-goes-four-for-four-with-a-home-run-while-john-bateman</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0525_1966_nicholson.png?v=1782407199</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Houston Astros History: Dave Nicholson goes four-for-four with a home run while John Bateman goes three-for-three with a homer and a (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Nicholson, 1966, Dave Nicholson goes four-for-four with a home run while John Bateman goes three-for-three with a homer and a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-11-minnesota-twins-kent-hrbek-becomes-minnesota-twins-first-million-dollar-player</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0211_1985_team.png?v=1782407200</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Minnesota Twins History: Kent Hrbek becomes minnesota twins first million dollar player (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1985, Kent Hrbek becomes minnesota twins first million dollar player</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-25-houston-astros-lee-may-swats-two-homers-to-pace-a-7-2-victory-in-pittsburgh-jerry-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0525_1973_may.png?v=1782407204</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Houston Astros History: Lee May swats two homers to pace a 7-2 victory in Pittsburgh. Jerry Reuss goes the distance, scattering five (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee May, 1973, Lee May swats two homers to pace a 7-2 victory in Pittsburgh. Jerry Reuss goes the distance, scattering five</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-13-minnesota-twins-gus-dugas-signs-a-contract-in-french-1935</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0213_1935_team.png?v=1782407204</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Gus Dugas signs a contract in french (1935)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1935, Gus Dugas signs a contract in french</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-25-houston-astros-coming-back-from-an-early-6-0-deficit-the-astros-tie-the-expos-in-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0525_1975_cedeno.png?v=1782407209</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Houston Astros History: Coming back from an early 6-0 deficit, the Astros tie the Expos in the ninth on Cesar Cedeno &apos;s leadoff blast (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1975, Coming back from an early 6-0 deficit, the Astros tie the Expos in the ninth on Cesar Cedeno &apos;s leadoff blast</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-13-minnesota-twins-the-chicago-white-sox-send-shortstop-ron-hansen-to-the-washing</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0213_1968_team.png?v=1782407209</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 13 in Minnesota Twins History: The Chicago White Sox send shortstop Ron Hansen to the Washington Senators in 5 player deal (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1968, The Chicago White Sox send shortstop Ron Hansen to the Washington Senators in 5 player deal</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-25-houston-astros-art-howe-slams-a-charlie-hough-knuckler-for-his-second-homer-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0525_1977_howe.png?v=1782407213</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Houston Astros History: Art Howe slams a Charlie Hough knuckler for his second homer of the day to upend the Dodgers, 7-6. Julio (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Art Howe, 1977, Art Howe slams a Charlie Hough knuckler for his second homer of the day to upend the Dodgers, 7-6. Julio</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-1-minnesota-twins-future-hall-of-fame-catcher-rick-ferrell-is-traded-by-the-st-louis</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 1 in Minnesota Twins History: Future Hall of Fame catcher Rick Ferrell is traded by the St. Louis Browns (1944)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1944, Future Hall of Fame catcher Rick Ferrell is traded by the St. Louis Browns</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-25-houston-astros-carl-everett-singles-home-bill-spiers-with-the-winning-run-for-a-2-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 25 in Houston Astros History: Carl Everett singles home Bill Spiers with the winning run for a 2-1, twelve-inning victory over the Rockies (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Carl Everett, 1999, Carl Everett singles home Bill Spiers with the winning run for a 2-1, twelve-inning victory over the Rockies</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-2-minnesota-twins-mel-ott-is-born-1909</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Mel Ott is born (1909)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1909, Mel Ott is born</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-26-houston-astros-in-the-opener-of-a-doubleheader-in-san-diego-al-santorini-starts-aga</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0526_1971_roberts.png?v=1782407223</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 26 in Houston Astros History: In the opener of a doubleheader in San Diego, Al Santorini starts against an Astro lineup stacked with seven (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Roberts, 1971, In the opener of a doubleheader in San Diego, Al Santorini starts against an Astro lineup stacked with seven</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-2-minnesota-twins-arizona-state-left-hander-eddie-bane-pitches-a-perfect-game-agains</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0302_1973_team.png?v=1782407224</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Arizona State left-hander Eddie Bane pitches a perfect game against Cal State Northridge. (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1973, Arizona State left-hander Eddie Bane pitches a perfect game against Cal State Northridge.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-26-houston-astros-dave-roberts-throws-a-complete-game-against-the-dodgers-a-5-3-triump</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 26 in Houston Astros History: Dave Roberts throws a complete game against the Dodgers, a 5-3 triumph, setting a team record with six (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Roberts, 1972, Dave Roberts throws a complete game against the Dodgers, a 5-3 triumph, setting a team record with six</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-6-minnesota-twins-larry-hisle-of-the-minnesota-twins-becomes-the-first-designated-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Larry Hisle of the Minnesota Twins becomes the first designated hitter in major league history during an exhibition game (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1973, Larry Hisle of the Minnesota Twins becomes the first designated hitter in major league history during an exhibition game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-6-minnesota-twins-hall-of-fame-outfielder-kirby-puckett-dies-in-scottsdale-arizona-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0306_2006_team.png?v=1782407233</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Hall of Fame outfielder Kirby Puckett dies in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 45, a day after suffering a massive stroke (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2006, Hall of Fame outfielder Kirby Puckett dies in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 45, a day after suffering a massive stroke</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-26-houston-astros-with-the-wind-blowing-out-at-wrigley-rusty-staub-joe-morgan-jim-wynn</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 26 in Houston Astros History: With the wind blowing out at Wrigley, Rusty Staub , Joe Morgan , Jim Wynn and Ron Davis homer in a 17-4 (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1967, With the wind blowing out at Wrigley, Rusty Staub , Joe Morgan , Jim Wynn and Ron Davis homer in a 17-4</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-26-houston-astros-glenn-davis-mauls-the-cubs-at-wrigley-field-during-a-doubleheader-sw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 26 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis mauls the Cubs at Wrigley Field during a doubleheader sweep. Davis swats two homers and a single (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1990, Glenn Davis mauls the Cubs at Wrigley Field during a doubleheader sweep. Davis swats two homers and a single</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-14-minnesota-twins-hall-of-famer-kirby-puckett-is-born-in-chicago-illinois-1960</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 14 in Minnesota Twins History: Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett is born in Chicago, Illinois (1960)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1960, Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett is born in Chicago, Illinois</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-26-houston-astros-rookie-george-springer-explodes-for-four-hits-and-five-runs-scored-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 26 in Houston Astros History: Rookie George Springer explodes for four hits and five runs scored in a 9-2 thrashing at Kansas City. His (2014)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2014, Rookie George Springer explodes for four hits and five runs scored in a 9-2 thrashing at Kansas City. His</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-15-minnesota-twins-in-maryland-the-washington-senators-start-spring-training-with-si</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 15 in Minnesota Twins History: In Maryland, the Washington Senators start spring training with six knuckleballers likely to make the staff (1944)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1944, In Maryland, the Washington Senators start spring training with six knuckleballers likely to make the staff</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-15-minnesota-twins-bert-shepard-a-one-legged-pitcher-begins-a-successful-tryout-with</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Bert Shepard, a one-legged pitcher, begins a successful tryout with the Washington Senators (1945)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1945, Bert Shepard, a one-legged pitcher, begins a successful tryout with the Washington Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-27-houston-astros-san-diego-and-montreal-are-awarded-nl-expansion-teams-for-1969-and-d</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 27 in Houston Astros History: San Diego and Montreal are awarded NL expansion teams for 1969 and Dallasites are quick to blame Houston&apos;s (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1968, San Diego and Montreal are awarded NL expansion teams for 1969 and Dallasites are quick to blame Houston&apos;s</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-20-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-acquire-veteran-outfielder-bob-johnson-1943</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators acquire veteran outfielder Bob Johnson (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1943, Washington Senators acquire veteran outfielder Bob Johnson</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-27-houston-astros-doug-rader-belts-a-grand-slam-in-the-bottom-of-the-ninth-off-luis-pe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 27 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader belts a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth off Luis Peraza to beat the Phillies, 6-2. Don (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1969, Doug Rader belts a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth off Luis Peraza to beat the Phillies, 6-2. Don</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-22-minnesota-twins-with-the-same-pen-he-used-to-sign-his-rookie-contract-in-2001-twi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 22 in Minnesota Twins History: With the same pen he used to sign his rookie contract in 2001, Twins catcher Joe Mauer (.365, 28, 96) signs a $184 million, eight- (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2010, With the same pen he used to sign his rookie contract in 2001, Twins catcher Joe Mauer (.365, 28, 96) signs a $184 million, eight-</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-27-houston-astros-glenn-davis-drills-a-two-run-two-out-homer-in-the-bottom-of-the-nint</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 27 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis drills a two-run, two-out homer in the bottom of the ninth to tie Pittsburgh. In the 12th, he (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1989, Glenn Davis drills a two-run, two-out homer in the bottom of the ninth to tie Pittsburgh. In the 12th, he</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-27-houston-astros-james-mouton-sends-the-astrodome-fans-home-happy-with-a-tenth-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 27 in Houston Astros History: James Mouton sends the Astrodome fans home happy with a tenth-inning homer off Mike Stanton to stun the (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: James Mouton, 1995, James Mouton sends the Astrodome fans home happy with a tenth-inning homer off Mike Stanton to stun the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-3-minnesota-twins-goose-goslin-returns-to-the-washington-senators-for-his-third-stin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Goose Goslin returns to the Washington Senators for his third stint with the team (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1938, Goose Goslin returns to the Washington Senators for his third stint with the team</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-27-houston-astros-hunter-pence-goes-5-for-5-and-miguel-tejada-blasts-a-two-run-homer-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0527_2008_team.png?v=1782407265</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 27 in Houston Astros History: Hunter Pence goes 5-for-5 and Miguel Tejada blasts a two-run homer to pace an 8-2 win in St. Louis behind (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Hunter Pence goes 5-for-5 and Miguel Tejada blasts a two-run homer to pace an 8-2 win in St. Louis behind</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-4-minnesota-twins-hall-of-famer-and-300-game-winner-early-wynn-dies-at-the-age-of-79</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0404_1999_team.png?v=1782407266</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Minnesota Twins History: Hall of Famer and 300 game winner Early Wynn dies at the age of 79 from complications caused by a stroke (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1999, Hall of Famer and 300 game winner Early Wynn dies at the age of 79 from complications caused by a stroke</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-28-houston-astros-doug-rader-delivers-the-game-winner-again-in-a-7-6-ten-inning-triump</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 28 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader delivers the game-winner again in a 7-6, ten-inning triumph over the Phillies that ties a (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1969, Doug Rader delivers the game-winner again in a 7-6, ten-inning triumph over the Phillies that ties a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-5-minnesota-twins-senators-finale-as-they-move-to-lone-star-state-1971</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 5 in Minnesota Twins History: Senators finale as they move to lone star state (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Senators finale as they move to lone star state</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-28-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-fans-eleven-mets-in-5-2-3rds-innings-during-an-8-3-victor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0528_1982_ryan.png?v=1782407275</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 28 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan fans eleven Mets in 5-2/3rds innings during an 8-3 victory. Mike LaCoss and Dave Smith strike out (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1982, Nolan Ryan fans eleven Mets in 5-2/3rds innings during an 8-3 victory. Mike LaCoss and Dave Smith strike out</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-6-minnesota-twins-dancer-shocks-frank-howard-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Dancer Shocks Frank Howard (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1970, Dancer Shocks Frank Howard</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-28-houston-astros-yordan-alvarez-homers-twice-part-of-a-7-hr-explosion-to-blow-out-oak</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 28 in Houston Astros History: Yordan Alvarez homers twice, part of a 7-HR explosion to blow out Oakland, 10-1. Jose Altuve, fresh off (2023)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2023, Yordan Alvarez homers twice, part of a 7-HR explosion to blow out Oakland, 10-1. Jose Altuve, fresh off</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-9-minnesota-twins-john-f-kennedy-throws-out-the-first-ball-to-open-the-baseball-seas</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 9 in Minnesota Twins History: John F. Kennedy throws out the first ball to open the baseball season at new $23-million District of Columbia Stadium (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1962, John F. Kennedy throws out the first ball to open the baseball season at new $23-million District of Columbia Stadium</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-9-minnesota-twins-1959-american-league-rookie-of-the-year-bob-allison-dies-at-the-ag</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 9 in Minnesota Twins History: 1959 American League Rookie of the Year Bob Allison dies at the age of 60 (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1995, 1959 American League Rookie of the Year Bob Allison dies at the age of 60</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-28-houston-astros-lance-berkman-and-ken-caminiti-go-deep-off-rudy-seanez-in-the-bottom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 28 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman and Ken Caminiti go deep off Rudy Seanez in the bottom of the eighth to shock the Braves, 4-3 (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lance Berkman, 2000, Lance Berkman and Ken Caminiti go deep off Rudy Seanez in the bottom of the eighth to shock the Braves, 4-3</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-28-houston-astros-having-lost-five-straight-as-well-as-an-18-inning-affair-the-night-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 28 in Houston Astros History: Having lost five straight, as well as an 18-inning affair the night before, and trailing 4-0 in the ninth (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Preston Wilson, 2006, Having lost five straight, as well as an 18-inning affair the night before, and trailing 4-0 in the ninth</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-9-minnesota-twins-o-s-turn-triple-play-on-opening-day-1959</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 9 in Minnesota Twins History: O’s turn triple play on opening day (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1959, O’s turn triple play on opening day</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-11-minnesota-twins-emmett-ashford-umpires-his-first-mlb-game-april-11-1965-1965</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 11 in Minnesota Twins History: Emmett Ashford umpires his first MLB game April 11 1965 (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1965, Emmett Ashford umpires his first MLB game April 11 1965</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-29-houston-astros-jim-pankovits-grand-slam-off-john-candelaria-breaks-a-3-3-tie-as-hou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0529_1985_pankovits.png?v=1782407293</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Houston Astros History: Jim Pankovits &apos; grand slam off John Candelaria breaks a 3-3 tie as Houston belts the Pirates, 8-3. The blast (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Pankovits, 1985, Jim Pankovits &apos; grand slam off John Candelaria breaks a 3-3 tie as Houston belts the Pirates, 8-3. The blast</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-12-minnesota-twins-red-sox-hit-5-homeruns-is-season-opener-vs-senators-1965</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 12 in Minnesota Twins History: Red Sox hit 5 homeruns is season opener vs Senators (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1965, Red Sox hit 5 homeruns is season opener vs Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-29-houston-astros-jim-gentile-drills-a-homer-off-elroy-face-in-the-eleventh-inning-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 29 in Houston Astros History: Jim Gentile drills a homer off Elroy Face in the eleventh inning to drop Pittsburgh, 3-2. John Bateman had (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Gentile, 1966, Jim Gentile drills a homer off Elroy Face in the eleventh inning to drop Pittsburgh, 3-2. John Bateman had</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-13-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-starts-a-56-inning-scoreless-streak-1913</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson starts a 56 inning scoreless streak (1913)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1913, Walter Johnson starts a 56 inning scoreless streak</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-29-houston-astros-joe-niekro-tags-his-brother-phil-for-a-home-run-in-a-4-3-victory-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0529_1976_niekro.png?v=1782407302</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Houston Astros History: Joe Niekro tags his brother Phil for a home run in a 4-3 victory at Atlanta. It is the only homer in Joe&apos;s (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Niekro, 1976, Joe Niekro tags his brother Phil for a home run in a 4-3 victory at Atlanta. It is the only homer in Joe&apos;s</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-13-minnesota-twins-the-greatest-pitchers-duel-in-opening-day-history-1926</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 13 in Minnesota Twins History: The greatest pitchers duel in opening day history (1926)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1926, The greatest pitchers duel in opening day history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-29-houston-astros-in-a-7-4-astros-triumph-jeff-bagwell-swats-an-upper-deck-shot-off-da</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0529_1996_bagwell.png?v=1782407307</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Houston Astros History: In a 7-4 Astros triumph, Jeff Bagwell swats an upper-deck shot off Danny Darwin at Three Rivers Stadium, to (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1996, In a 7-4 Astros triumph, Jeff Bagwell swats an upper-deck shot off Danny Darwin at Three Rivers Stadium, to</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-13-minnesota-twins-twins-and-royals-set-record-for-hit-batters-1971</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Twins and Royals set record for hit batters (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Twins and Royals set record for hit batters</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-29-houston-astros-down-8-2-in-the-eighth-houston-explodes-for-11-runs-on-their-way-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0529_2017_team.png?v=1782407311</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Houston Astros History: Down 8-2 in the eighth, Houston explodes for 11 runs on their way to a 16-8 thrashing of the Twins in (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, Down 8-2 in the eighth, Houston explodes for 11 runs on their way to a 16-8 thrashing of the Twins in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-13-minnesota-twins-boston-red-sox-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0413_1921_team.png?v=1782407315</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-the-astros-set-a-team-record-with-25-hits-in-the-nightcap-of-a-doubl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_1976_johnson.png?v=1782407316</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: The Astros set a team record with 25 hits in the nightcap of a doubleheader sweep of the Braves. 23 of the (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cliff Johnson, 1976, The Astros set a team record with 25 hits in the nightcap of a doubleheader sweep of the Braves. 23 of the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-13-minnesota-twins-u-s-president-warren-g-harding-and-vp-calvin-coolidge-attending-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 13 in Minnesota Twins History: U.S. President Warren G. Harding and VP Calvin Coolidge attending opening day (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, U.S. President Warren G. Harding and VP Calvin Coolidge attending opening day</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-j-r-richard-tosses-three-wild-pitches-in-the-seventh-inning-wasting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_1978_richard.png?v=1782407320</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard tosses three wild pitches in the seventh inning, wasting his own three-hitter in the process (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1978, J.R. Richard tosses three wild pitches in the seventh inning, wasting his own three-hitter in the process</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-14-minnesota-twins-new-senators-debut-and-win-first-game-1961</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 14 in Minnesota Twins History: New Senators debut and win first game (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1961, New Senators debut and win first game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-rafael-landestoy-steals-a-base-and-scores-on-a-single-by-terry-puhl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_1981_landestoy.png?v=1782407325</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: Rafael Landestoy steals a base and scores on a single by Terry Puhl as Houston outlasts the Giants, 8-7, in (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rafael Landestoy, 1981, Rafael Landestoy steals a base and scores on a single by Terry Puhl as Houston outlasts the Giants, 8-7, in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-14-minnesota-twins-boston-red-sox-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 14 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-terry-puhl-s-two-run-two-out-triple-off-the-ivy-beats-chicago-9-7-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: Terry Puhl &apos;s two-run two-out triple off the ivy beats Chicago, 9-7. The eighth-inning drive off Bill (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Terry Puhl, 1983, Terry Puhl &apos;s two-run two-out triple off the ivy beats Chicago, 9-7. The eighth-inning drive off Bill</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-15-minnesota-twins-boston-red-sox-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-wade-miller-goes-three-for-three-and-notches-his-seventh-win-to-stop</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: Wade Miller goes three-for-three and notches his seventh win to stop the Padres, 7-4. The win snaps an (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Wade Miller, 2001, Wade Miller goes three-for-three and notches his seventh win to stop the Padres, 7-4. The win snaps an</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-15-minnesota-twins-u-s-president-dwight-eisenhower-officially-opens-the-season-by-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0415_1957_team.png?v=1782407338</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Minnesota Twins History: U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower officially opens the season by tossing out the first ball at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1957, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower officially opens the season by tossing out the first ball at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-framber-valdez-spins-a-complete-game-two-hitter-while-toppling-oakla</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_2022_team.png?v=1782407340</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: Framber Valdez spins a complete-game two-hitter while toppling Oakland, 5-1. Yordan Alvarez cracks two (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, Framber Valdez spins a complete-game two-hitter while toppling Oakland, 5-1. Yordan Alvarez cracks two</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-16-minnesota-twins-boston-red-sox-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-31-houston-astros-jordan-lyles-the-20-year-old-top-prospect-makes-his-big-league-debut</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0531_2011_team.png?v=1782407344</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Houston Astros History: Jordan Lyles, the 20-year-old top prospect, makes his big league debut an impressive one. He blanks the Cubs (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, Jordan Lyles, the 20-year-old top prospect, makes his big league debut an impressive one. He blanks the Cubs</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-16-minnesota-twins-franklin-d-roosevelt-s-errant-ceremonial-first-pitch-smashes-a-wa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0416_1940_team.png?v=1782407348</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s errant ceremonial first pitch smashes a Washington Post camera (1940)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1940, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s errant ceremonial first pitch smashes a Washington Post camera</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-31-houston-astros-the-astros-complete-a-22-7-month-with-a-17-6-destruction-of-the-twin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0531_2017_team.png?v=1782407349</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Houston Astros History: The Astros complete a 22-7 month with a 17-6 destruction of the Twins, totaling 40 runs in the three-game (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, The Astros complete a 22-7 month with a 17-6 destruction of the Twins, totaling 40 runs in the three-game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-17-minnesota-twins-mickey-mantle-hits-what-is-believed-to-be-the-longest-home-run-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0417_1953_team.png?v=1782407352</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Mickey Mantle hits what is believed to be the longest home run in the history of Washington’s Griffith Stadium. (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1953, Mickey Mantle hits what is believed to be the longest home run in the history of Washington’s Griffith Stadium.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-31-houston-astros-weldon-appelt-proposes-to-harris-county-commissioners-a-stadium-plan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0531_1962_warwick.png?v=1782407354</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Houston Astros History: Weldon Appelt proposes to Harris County Commissioners a stadium plan using arches that he says could be built (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Carl Warwick, 1962, Weldon Appelt proposes to Harris County Commissioners a stadium plan using arches that he says could be built</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-17-minnesota-twins-mickey-mantle-of-the-new-york-yankees-hits-a-pair-of-tape-measure</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0417_1956_team.png?v=1782407357</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits a pair of tape measure home runs against Camilo Pascual at Griffith Stadium (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1956, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits a pair of tape measure home runs against Camilo Pascual at Griffith Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-31-houston-astros-the-astros-score-six-times-in-the-eighth-inning-to-stun-milwaukee-7</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0531_1965_bruce.png?v=1782407359</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Houston Astros History: The Astros score six times in the eighth inning to stun Milwaukee, 7-2. Four walks, a throwing error and a (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Bruce, 1965, The Astros score six times in the eighth inning to stun Milwaukee, 7-2. Four walks, a throwing error and a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-17-minnesota-twins-philadelphia-athletics-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0417_1921_team.png?v=1782407362</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-31-houston-astros-houston-erupts-for-twelve-runs-in-the-eighth-inning-setting-a-club-m</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0531_1975_johnson.png?v=1782407364</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Houston Astros History: Houston erupts for twelve runs in the eighth inning, setting a club mark, during a 15-3 bombing of (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cliff Johnson, 1975, Houston erupts for twelve runs in the eighth inning, setting a club mark, during a 15-3 bombing of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-19-minnesota-twins-at-griffith-stadium-james-s-sherman-becomes-the-first-u-s-vice-pr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0419_1912_team.png?v=1782407366</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Minnesota Twins History: At Griffith Stadium James S. Sherman becomes the first U.S. Vice President to throw the ceremonial first pitch (1912)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1912, At Griffith Stadium James S. Sherman becomes the first U.S. Vice President to throw the ceremonial first pitch</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-1-houston-astros-bill-hands-of-the-cubs-outduels-don-wilson-for-a-3-1-decision-at-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0601_1968_wilson.png?v=1782407368</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Houston Astros History: Bill Hands of the Cubs outduels Don Wilson for a 3-1 decision at the Dome but it&apos;s definitely not the most (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Wilson, 1968, Bill Hands of the Cubs outduels Don Wilson for a 3-1 decision at the Dome but it&apos;s definitely not the most</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-19-minnesota-twins-philadelphia-athletics-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0419_1921_team.png?v=1782407371</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Minnesota Twins History: Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-1-houston-astros-jose-cruz-lofts-a-home-run-to-left-in-the-top-of-the-tenth-inning-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0601_1987_cruz.png?v=1782407373</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Houston Astros History: Jose Cruz lofts a home run to left in the top of the tenth inning off ex-Astro Frank DiPino to topple the (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Cruz, 1987, Jose Cruz lofts a home run to left in the top of the tenth inning off ex-Astro Frank DiPino to topple the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-19-minnesota-twins-frank-coggins-hits-the-first-triple-at-the-oakland-coliseum-1968</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0419_1968_team.png?v=1782407376</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Minnesota Twins History: Frank Coggins hits the first triple at the Oakland Coliseum (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1968, Frank Coggins hits the first triple at the Oakland Coliseum</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-1-houston-astros-glenn-davis-belts-three-home-runs-and-drives-in-five-but-that-s-only</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0601_1990_davis.png?v=1782407378</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis belts three home runs and drives in five but that&apos;s only good enough to tie San Francisco after (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1990, Glenn Davis belts three home runs and drives in five but that&apos;s only good enough to tie San Francisco after</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-20-minnesota-twins-elmer-john-gedeon-becomes-the-first-major-league-player-to-lose-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0420_1944_team.png?v=1782407380</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Elmer John Gedeon becomes the first major league player to lose his life serving in World War II (1944)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1944, Elmer John Gedeon becomes the first major league player to lose his life serving in World War II</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-1-houston-astros-richard-hidalgo-bangs-a-solo-homer-in-the-bottom-of-the-ninth-to-top</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0601_2001_hidalgo.png?v=1782407383</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Houston Astros History: Richard Hidalgo bangs a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth to top the Dodgers, 10-9, at Enron Field. It&apos;s (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Richard Hidalgo, 2001, Richard Hidalgo bangs a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth to top the Dodgers, 10-9, at Enron Field. It&apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-20-minnesota-twins-philadelphia-athletics-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0420_1921_team.png?v=1782407384</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-1-houston-astros-lance-berkman-drives-in-five-including-the-game-winner-with-two-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0601_2010_team.png?v=1782407388</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman drives in five, including the game-winner with two out in the bottom of the ninth to nip the (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, Lance Berkman drives in five, including the game-winner with two out in the bottom of the ninth to nip the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-21-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-boston-red-sox-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0421_1921_team.png?v=1782407389</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs Boston Red Sox (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs Boston Red Sox</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-2-houston-astros-catcher-jim-campbell-singles-home-the-game-winner-in-a-3-1-17-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0602_1963_campbell.png?v=1782407392</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Houston Astros History: Catcher Jim Campbell singles home the game-winner in a 3-1, 17-inning triumph over the Milwaukee Braves  (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Campbell, 1963, Catcher Jim Campbell singles home the game-winner in a 3-1, 17-inning triumph over the Milwaukee Braves </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-21-minnesota-twins-power-failure-stops-a-major-league-game-for-the-first-time-in-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0421_1957_team.png?v=1782407393</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Minnesota Twins History: Power failure stops a major league game for the first time in history. (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1957, Power failure stops a major league game for the first time in history.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-2-houston-astros-houston-produces-nine-hits-including-eight-consecutive-singles-in-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0602_1966_aspromonte.png?v=1782407397</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Houston Astros History: Houston produces nine hits, including eight consecutive singles, in the 12th inning to subdue the Reds, 11-4 (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1966, Houston produces nine hits, including eight consecutive singles, in the 12th inning to subdue the Reds, 11-4</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-21-minnesota-twins-the-twins-play-their-first-home-game-losing-to-the-new-expansion</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0421_1961_team.png?v=1782407397</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Minnesota Twins History: The Twins play their first home game, losing to the ‘new’ expansion Washington Senators at Metropolitan Stadium (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1961, The Twins play their first home game, losing to the ‘new’ expansion Washington Senators at Metropolitan Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-2-houston-astros-bob-watson-drills-a-three-run-blast-in-the-top-of-the-ninth-to-tie-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0602_1977_watson.png?v=1782407402</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Houston Astros History: Bob Watson drills a three-run blast in the top of the ninth to tie the Reds at 3-3, then Art Howe scorches a (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Watson, 1977, Bob Watson drills a three-run blast in the top of the ninth to tie the Reds at 3-3, then Art Howe scorches a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-22-minnesota-twins-eddie-pellagrini-of-the-boston-red-sox-hits-a-home-run-in-his-fir</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0422_1946_team.png?v=1782407402</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Minnesota Twins History: Eddie Pellagrini of the Boston Red Sox hits a home run in his first major league at-bat (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1946, Eddie Pellagrini of the Boston Red Sox hits a home run in his first major league at-bat</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-22-minnesota-twins-at-griffith-stadium-whitey-ford-of-the-new-york-yankees-pitches-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0422_1959_team.png?v=1782407406</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Minnesota Twins History: At Griffith Stadium, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees pitches a 14-inning, 1 – 0 shutout against the Washington Senators, givin (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1959, At Griffith Stadium, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees pitches a 14-inning, 1 – 0 shutout against the Washington Senators, givin</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-2-houston-astros-alan-ashby-swats-a-three-run-homer-and-a-two-run-double-to-give-him</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0602_1982_ashby.png?v=1782407407</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Houston Astros History: Alan Ashby swats a three-run homer and a two-run double to give him five RBIs during a 6-4 triumph over the (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Alan Ashby, 1982, Alan Ashby swats a three-run homer and a two-run double to give him five RBIs during a 6-4 triumph over the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-2-houston-astros-andre-dawson-of-the-cubs-drives-in-seven-to-lead-a-13-2-rout-of-hous</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 2 in Houston Astros History: Andre Dawson of the Cubs drives in seven to lead a 13-2 rout of Houston. He has two homers and a triple among (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1987, Andre Dawson of the Cubs drives in seven to lead a 13-2 rout of Houston. He has two homers and a triple among</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-22-minnesota-twins-rollie-fingers-wins-first-major-league-start-shuts-out-the-minnes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0422_1969_team.png?v=1782407412</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Minnesota Twins History: Rollie Fingers wins first major league start, shuts out the Minnesota Twins, 7 – 0 (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Rollie Fingers wins first major league start, shuts out the Minnesota Twins, 7 – 0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-3-houston-astros-houston-gets-their-first-doubleheader-sweep-when-they-bounce-the-pir</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0603_1962_smith.png?v=1782407416</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Houston Astros History: Houston gets their first doubleheader sweep when they bounce the Pirates, 10-6 and 10-3, at Forbes Field (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Hal Smith, 1962, Houston gets their first doubleheader sweep when they bounce the Pirates, 10-6 and 10-3, at Forbes Field</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-22-minnesota-twins-bobby-grich-charges-roger-erickson-1978</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0422_1978_team.png?v=1782407416</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Minnesota Twins History: Bobby Grich charges Roger Erickson (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1978, Bobby Grich charges Roger Erickson</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-3-houston-astros-pitching-against-the-dodgers-usually-gets-dick-farrell-fired-up-neve</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0603_1963_farrell.png?v=1782407421</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Houston Astros History: Pitching against the Dodgers usually gets Dick Farrell fired up, never forgiving them for making him (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dick Farrell, 1963, Pitching against the Dodgers usually gets Dick Farrell fired up, never forgiving them for making him</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-23-minnesota-twins-senator-walter-johnson-records-his-fifth-opening-day-shutout-beat</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0423_1919_team.png?v=1782407422</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Senator Walter Johnson records his fifth Opening Day shutout, beating the A’s at Griffith Stadium, 1-0 (1919)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1919, Senator Walter Johnson records his fifth Opening Day shutout, beating the A’s at Griffith Stadium, 1-0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-23-minnesota-twins-california-angels-pitcher-bruce-kison-losses-no-hitter-with-one-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0423_1980_team.png?v=1782407426</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Minnesota Twins History: California Angels pitcher Bruce Kison losses no hitter with one out in the 9th for the second time this season (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1980, California Angels pitcher Bruce Kison losses no hitter with one out in the 9th for the second time this season</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-3-houston-astros-chicago-scores-nine-in-the-first-inning-off-bob-knepper-en-route-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0603_1987_knepper.png?v=1782407427</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Houston Astros History: Chicago scores nine in the first inning off Bob Knepper en route to a 22-7 massacre, the most runs allowed by (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Knepper, 1987, Chicago scores nine in the first inning off Bob Knepper en route to a 22-7 massacre, the most runs allowed by</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-23-minnesota-twins-the-boston-fans-at-fenway-park-warmly-welcome-back-team-legend-te</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0423_1969_team.png?v=1782407430</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Minnesota Twins History: The Boston fans at Fenway Park warmly welcome back team legend Ted Williams when he emerges from the visitor’s dugout to exchange  (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, The Boston fans at Fenway Park warmly welcome back team legend Ted Williams when he emerges from the visitor’s dugout to exchange </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-3-houston-astros-jonathan-singleton-a-key-component-in-the-trade-of-hunter-pence-home</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0603_2014_team.png?v=1782407431</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Houston Astros History: Jonathan Singleton, a key component in the trade of Hunter Pence, homers in his big league debut, a 7-2 (2014)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2014, Jonathan Singleton, a key component in the trade of Hunter Pence, homers in his big league debut, a 7-2</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-24-minnesota-twins-reggie-jackson-brawls-with-twins-after-he-hits-homers-in-his-firs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0424_1969_team.png?v=1782407435</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Minnesota Twins History: Reggie Jackson brawls with twins after he hits homers in his first two at bats (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Reggie Jackson brawls with twins after he hits homers in his first two at bats</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-3-houston-astros-houston-wastes-a-two-homer-six-rbi-night-from-vinny-castilla-as-they</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0603_2001_castilla.png?v=1782407435</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Houston Astros History: Houston wastes a two-homer, six-RBI night from Vinny Castilla as they lose to the Dodgers in ten innings (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Vinny Castilla, 2001, Houston wastes a two-homer, six-RBI night from Vinny Castilla as they lose to the Dodgers in ten innings</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-24-minnesota-twins-new-york-yankees-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0424_1921_team.png?v=1782407439</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Minnesota Twins History: New York Yankees vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, New York Yankees vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-4-houston-astros-ron-brand-drives-a-three-run-shot-into-the-left-field-seats-off-bob</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0604_1965_brand.png?v=1782407440</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Houston Astros History: Ron Brand drives a three-run shot into the left field seats off Bob Gibson in the ninth to shock St. Louis (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ron Brand, 1965, Ron Brand drives a three-run shot into the left field seats off Bob Gibson in the ninth to shock St. Louis</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-24-minnesota-twins-president-warren-g-harding-an-avid-baseball-fan-who-likes-to-keep</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0424_1923_team.png?v=1782407444</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Minnesota Twins History: President Warren G. Harding, an avid baseball fan who likes to keep a scorecard at games, witnesses the first shutout ever thrown  (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1923, President Warren G. Harding, an avid baseball fan who likes to keep a scorecard at games, witnesses the first shutout ever thrown </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-4-houston-astros-alan-ashby-smashes-two-homers-and-a-double-driving-in-six-to-rout-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0604_1983_ashby.png?v=1782407445</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Houston Astros History: Alan Ashby smashes two homers and a double, driving in six, to rout the Reds, 13-0. Mike Scott wins his first (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Alan Ashby, 1983, Alan Ashby smashes two homers and a double, driving in six, to rout the Reds, 13-0. Mike Scott wins his first</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-25-minnesota-twins-jack-chesbro-picks-up-first-of-41-victories-an-american-league-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0425_1904_team.png?v=1782407449</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Jack Chesbro picks up first of 41 victories an American League Record (1904)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1904, Jack Chesbro picks up first of 41 victories an American League Record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-4-houston-astros-the-astros-end-a-22-inning-marathon-with-the-dodgers-5-4-when-rafael</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0604_1989_ramirez.png?v=1782407450</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Houston Astros History: The Astros end a 22-inning marathon with the Dodgers, 5-4, when Rafael Ramirez slaps the game-winner off (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rafael Ramirez, 1989, The Astros end a 22-inning marathon with the Dodgers, 5-4, when Rafael Ramirez slaps the game-winner off</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-25-minnesota-twins-russ-sheriff-van-atta-makes-an-incredible-debut-for-the-new-york</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0425_1933_team.png?v=1782407454</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Russ “Sheriff” Van Atta makes an incredible debut for the New York Yankees (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1933, Russ “Sheriff” Van Atta makes an incredible debut for the New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-4-houston-astros-ray-knight-slaps-a-bases-loaded-single-then-jose-cruz-follows-with-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0604_1982_knight.png?v=1782407456</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Houston Astros History: Ray Knight slaps a bases-loaded single then Jose Cruz follows with a three-run blast to snap a 3-3 tie in the (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ray Knight, 1982, Ray Knight slaps a bases-loaded single then Jose Cruz follows with a three-run blast to snap a 3-3 tie in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-25-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0425_1921_team.png?v=1782407458</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-4-houston-astros-craig-biggio-scores-five-times-during-a-16-8-drubbing-of-colorado-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0604_1996_biggio.png?v=1782407461</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio scores five times during a 16-8 drubbing of Colorado at the Dome. John Cangelosi and Sean Berry (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1996, Craig Biggio scores five times during a 16-8 drubbing of Colorado at the Dome. John Cangelosi and Sean Berry</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-25-minnesota-twins-earl-wilson-nearly-scores-after-striking-out-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0425_1970_team.png?v=1782407463</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Earl Wilson nearly scores after striking out (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1970, Earl Wilson nearly scores after striking out</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-breaks-the-major-league-record-for-career-bases-on-balls</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0605_1981_ryan.png?v=1782407465</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan breaks the major league record for career bases on balls issued during a 3-0 shutout over the (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1981, Nolan Ryan breaks the major league record for career bases on balls issued during a 3-0 shutout over the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-26-minnesota-twins-philadelphia-s-a-s-debut-at-columbia-park-1901</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0426_1901_team.png?v=1782407467</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Minnesota Twins History: Philadelphia’s A’s debut at Columbia Park (1901)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1901, Philadelphia’s A’s debut at Columbia Park</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-26-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0426_1921_team.png?v=1782407471</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-bill-spiers-draws-his-sixth-consecutive-walk-over-three-games-settin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0605_1997_spiers.png?v=1782407472</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Bill Spiers draws his sixth consecutive walk (over three games) setting a franchise record during a 6-5 loss (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Spiers, 1997, Bill Spiers draws his sixth consecutive walk (over three games) setting a franchise record during a 6-5 loss</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-joe-morgan-goes-4-for-4-including-a-home-run-and-four-runs-scored-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0605_1969_morgan.png?v=1782407476</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Joe Morgan goes 4-for-4, including a home run and four runs scored, to pace the Astros past St. Louis, 11-6 (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1969, Joe Morgan goes 4-for-4, including a home run and four runs scored, to pace the Astros past St. Louis, 11-6</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-27-minnesota-twins-babe-ruth-final-speech-1947</loc>
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      <image:title>April 27 in Minnesota Twins History: Babe Ruth Final Speech (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1947, Babe Ruth Final Speech</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-27-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0427_1921_team.png?v=1782407481</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-tags-jeff-brantley-with-a-two-run-homer-in-the-ninth-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0605_1992_bagwell.png?v=1782407482</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell tags Jeff Brantley with a two-run homer in the ninth to stun the Giants, 5-4. Xavier Hernandez (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1992, Jeff Bagwell tags Jeff Brantley with a two-run homer in the ninth to stun the Giants, 5-4. Xavier Hernandez</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-28-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0428_1921_team.png?v=1782407486</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-craig-biggio-blasts-a-three-run-shot-off-robb-nen-with-two-away-in-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0605_1995_biggio.png?v=1782407487</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio blasts a three-run shot off Robb Nen with two away in the bottom of the ninth to shock Florida (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1995, Craig Biggio blasts a three-run shot off Robb Nen with two away in the bottom of the ninth to shock Florida</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-29-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-philadelphia-athletics-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0429_1921_team.png?v=1782407491</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs Philadelphia Athletics (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs Philadelphia Athletics</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-6-houston-astros-after-140-relief-appearances-claude-raymond-makes-his-first-big-leag</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0606_1965_raymond.png?v=1782407492</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Houston Astros History: After 140 relief appearances, Claude Raymond makes his first big league start, scattering seven hits for a (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Claude Raymond, 1965, After 140 relief appearances, Claude Raymond makes his first big league start, scattering seven hits for a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-29-minnesota-twins-in-a-strange-play-at-home-plate-catcher-luke-sewell-of-the-washin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0429_1933_team.png?v=1782407496</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Minnesota Twins History: In a strange play at home plate, catcher Luke Sewell of the Washington Senators tags out two Yankees runners on the same play. Lou (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1933, In a strange play at home plate, catcher Luke Sewell of the Washington Senators tags out two Yankees runners on the same play. Lou</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-6-houston-astros-houston-selects-catcher-martin-cott-of-buffalo-ny-in-the-first-round</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0606_1968_team.png?v=1782407497</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Houston Astros History: Houston selects catcher Martin Cott of Buffalo, NY in the first round of the June draft, passing on a catcher (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1968, Houston selects catcher Martin Cott of Buffalo, NY in the first round of the June draft, passing on a catcher</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-30-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-philadelphia-athletics-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0430_1921_team.png?v=1782407501</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs Philadelphia Athletics (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs Philadelphia Athletics</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-6-houston-astros-lee-may-hits-the-first-foamer-in-team-history-a-promotion-where-dome</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0606_1974_may.png?v=1782407502</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Houston Astros History: Lee May hits the first &quot;foamer&quot; in team history, a promotion where Dome patrons get free beer for the rest of (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee May, 1974, Lee May hits the first &quot;foamer&quot; in team history, a promotion where Dome patrons get free beer for the rest of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-2-minnesota-twins-minnesota-twins-hit-four-consecutive-home-runs-in-the-11th-inning-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0502_1964_team.png?v=1782407506</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Minnesota Twins hit four consecutive home runs in the 11th inning (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1964, Minnesota Twins hit four consecutive home runs in the 11th inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-6-houston-astros-on-turn-it-around-night-in-philadelphia-astros-pitcher-dave-roberts</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0606_1972_roberts.png?v=1782407507</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Houston Astros History: On &quot;Turn It Around Night&quot; in Philadelphia, Astros pitcher Dave Roberts swats a two-run homer for a 4-3 (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Roberts, 1972, On &quot;Turn It Around Night&quot; in Philadelphia, Astros pitcher Dave Roberts swats a two-run homer for a 4-3</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-2-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-of-the-washington-senators-throws-his-100th-career-sh</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0502_1923_team.png?v=1782407511</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators throws his 100th career shutout (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1923, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators throws his 100th career shutout</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-6-houston-astros-after-giving-up-three-runs-in-the-top-of-the-ninth-the-astros-storm</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0606_1991_gonzalez.png?v=1782407512</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Houston Astros History: After giving up three runs in the top of the ninth, the Astros storm back with four in the bottom half of the (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Luis Gonzalez, 1991, After giving up three runs in the top of the ninth, the Astros storm back with four in the bottom half of the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-4-minnesota-twins-cecil-travis-of-the-washington-senators-collects-six-straight-hits-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0504_1946_team.png?v=1782407516</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Minnesota Twins History: Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators collects six straight hits (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1946, Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators collects six straight hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-7-houston-astros-jose-lima-runs-his-record-to-10-2-with-a-complete-game-victory-over</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0607_1999_lima.png?v=1782407517</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Houston Astros History: Jose Lima runs his record to 10-2 with a complete-game victory over the White Sox, 8-2. Every Astro in the (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Lima, 1999, Jose Lima runs his record to 10-2 with a complete-game victory over the White Sox, 8-2. Every Astro in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-4-minnesota-twins-jim-eisenreich-leaves-a-game-at-fenway-park-after-fans-cruelly-taunt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0504_1982_team.png?v=1782407520</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Minnesota Twins History: Jim Eisenreich leaves a game at Fenway Park after fans cruelly taunt his extreme twitching, which is caused by Tourette’s Syndrome (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1982, Jim Eisenreich leaves a game at Fenway Park after fans cruelly taunt his extreme twitching, which is caused by Tourette’s Syndrome</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-7-houston-astros-richard-hidalgo-comes-off-the-disabled-list-to-smack-the-game-winnin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0607_2003_hidalgo.png?v=1782407522</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Houston Astros History: Richard Hidalgo comes off the disabled list to smack the game-winning homer as Houston edges Tampa Bay, 5-4 (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Richard Hidalgo, 2003, Richard Hidalgo comes off the disabled list to smack the game-winning homer as Houston edges Tampa Bay, 5-4</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-4-minnesota-twins-dave-kingman-of-the-oakland-a-s-hits-a-ball-through-the-roof-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0504_1984_team.png?v=1782407525</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Minnesota Twins History: Dave Kingman of the Oakland A’s hits a ball through the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Dave Kingman of the Oakland A’s hits a ball through the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-7-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-smacks-five-hits-in-a-17-1-thrashing-at-st-louis-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0607_1967_aspromonte.png?v=1782407527</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte smacks five hits in a 17-1 thrashing at St. Louis, the biggest winning margin in club history (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1967, Bob Aspromonte smacks five hits in a 17-1 thrashing at St. Louis, the biggest winning margin in club history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-6-minnesota-twins-gavin-floyd-loses-no-hitter-for-second-time-in-a-month-2008</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0506_2008_team.png?v=1782407530</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Gavin Floyd loses no hitter for second time in a month (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2008, Gavin Floyd loses no hitter for second time in a month</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-7-houston-astros-lee-may-stays-hot-his-solo-shot-in-the-second-inning-is-the-only-run</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0607_1974_may.png?v=1782407532</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Houston Astros History: Lee May stays hot. His solo shot in the second inning is the only run as Houston nips the Mets, 1-0. Don (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee May, 1974, Lee May stays hot. His solo shot in the second inning is the only run as Houston nips the Mets, 1-0. Don</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-6-minnesota-twins-jim-bouton-fires-shutout-in-just-his-second-apparence-in-mlb-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0506_1962_team.png?v=1782407534</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Jim Bouton fires shutout in just his second apparence in MLB (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1962, Jim Bouton fires shutout in just his second apparence in MLB</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/new-york-knicks-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/12-15-NBA-EWING_8f343ab3-10d1-435f-a33e-b2728d15f081.jpg?v=1782409699</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the New York Knicks</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-7-houston-astros-jerry-mumphrey-and-craig-reynolds-crack-two-run-homers-to-pace-the-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0607_1984_mumphrey.png?v=1782407536</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Houston Astros History: Jerry Mumphrey and Craig Reynolds crack two-run homers to pace the Astros to a 14-5 thumping in San (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jerry Mumphrey, 1984, Jerry Mumphrey and Craig Reynolds crack two-run homers to pace the Astros to a 14-5 thumping in San</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-6-minnesota-twins-ted-williams-and-joe-dimaggio-may-6-1969-oakland-coliseum-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0506_1969_team.png?v=1782407539</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Ted Williams and JOE DiMaggio May 6, 1969 – Oakland Coliseum. (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Ted Williams and JOE DiMaggio May 6, 1969 – Oakland Coliseum.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-8-houston-astros-with-the-overall-first-pick-in-the-baseball-draft-houston-chooses-le</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0608_1976_bannister.png?v=1782407541</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Houston Astros History: With the overall first pick in the baseball draft, Houston chooses lefthanded pitcher Floyd Bannister of (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Floyd Bannister, 1976, With the overall first pick in the baseball draft, Houston chooses lefthanded pitcher Floyd Bannister of</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-7-minnesota-twins-babe-ruth-out-duels-walter-johnson-1-0-and-drives-in-only-run-1917</loc>
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      <image:title>May 7 in Minnesota Twins History: Babe Ruth out duels Walter Johnson 1-0 and drives in only run (1917)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1917, Babe Ruth out duels Walter Johnson 1-0 and drives in only run</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-8-houston-astros-houston-wins-the-first-ever-in-season-meeting-with-the-texas-rangers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 8 in Houston Astros History: Houston wins the first-ever in-season meeting with the Texas Rangers, 5-4, at The Ballpark in Arlington. DH (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Moises Alou, 2001, Houston wins the first-ever in-season meeting with the Texas Rangers, 5-4, at The Ballpark in Arlington. DH</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-8-minnesota-twins-catfish-hunter-fires-first-perfect-game-in-al-in-46-years-1968</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 8 in Minnesota Twins History: Catfish Hunter fires first perfect game in AL in 46 years (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1968, Catfish Hunter fires first perfect game in AL in 46 years</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/boston-bruins-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Boston Bruins</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-8-houston-astros-bud-norris-takes-a-no-hitter-into-the-seventh-inning-against-the-car</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0608_2011_team.png?v=1782407550</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Houston Astros History: Bud Norris takes a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Cardinals when ex-Astro Lance Berkman spoils (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, Bud Norris takes a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Cardinals when ex-Astro Lance Berkman spoils</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-8-minnesota-twins-five-player-trade-helps-oakland-to-world-series-1971</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 8 in Minnesota Twins History: Five Player trade helps Oakland to World Series (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Five Player trade helps Oakland to World Series</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-8-houston-astros-private-larry-dierker-on-a-24-hour-pass-from-the-army-while-fulfilli</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0608_1969_dierker.png?v=1782407556</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Houston Astros History: Private Larry Dierker , on a 24-hour pass from the Army while fulfilling his military commitment in (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1969, Private Larry Dierker , on a 24-hour pass from the Army while fulfilling his military commitment in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-8-minnesota-twins-kirby-puckett-collects-four-singles-in-his-debut-1984</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 8 in Minnesota Twins History: Kirby Puckett collects four singles in his debut (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Kirby Puckett collects four singles in his debut</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-8-houston-astros-glenn-wilson-s-three-run-pinch-hit-homer-in-the-tenth-inning-off-ran</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0608_1990_wilson.png?v=1782407561</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Wilson &apos;s three-run pinch-hit homer in the tenth inning off Randy Myers stuns the Reds, 3-1, at the (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Wilson, 1990, Glenn Wilson &apos;s three-run pinch-hit homer in the tenth inning off Randy Myers stuns the Reds, 3-1, at the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-9-minnesota-twins-baltimore-orioles-slugger-jim-gentile-becomes-the-first-major-league</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0509_1961_team.png?v=1782407561</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Minnesota Twins History: Baltimore Orioles slugger Jim Gentile becomes the first major leaguer to hit grand slams in consecutive innings (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1961, Baltimore Orioles slugger Jim Gentile becomes the first major leaguer to hit grand slams in consecutive innings</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-the-first-sunday-night-game-in-national-league-history-is-played-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_1963_brown.png?v=1782407566</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: The first Sunday night game in National League history is played at Colt Stadium with Houston blanking the (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Hal Brown, 1963, The first Sunday night game in National League history is played at Colt Stadium with Houston blanking the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-9-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-beats-ruth-4-3-on-a-bunt-1918</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 9 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson beats Ruth 4-3 on a bunt (1918)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1918, Walter Johnson beats Ruth 4-3 on a bunt</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-slams-three-home-runs-and-drives-in-six-as-the-astros-p</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_1999_bagwell.png?v=1782407570</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell slams three home runs and drives in six as the Astros pound the Chicago White Sox, 13-4, at (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1999, Jeff Bagwell slams three home runs and drives in six as the Astros pound the Chicago White Sox, 13-4, at</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-11-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-of-the-washington-senators-pitches-12-scoreless-inni</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0511_1919_team.png?v=1782407570</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators pitches 12 scoreless innings in a duel with Jack Quinn of the New York Yankees (1919)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1919, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators pitches 12 scoreless innings in a duel with Jack Quinn of the New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-after-singling-the-night-before-in-his-major-league-debut-20-year-ol</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_2015_team.png?v=1782407575</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: After singling the night before in his major league debut, 20-year-old Carlos Correa homers in the ninth (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, After singling the night before in his major league debut, 20-year-old Carlos Correa homers in the ninth</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-12-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-of-the-washington-senators-wins-his-400th-career-gam</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 12 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators wins his 400th career game. (1926)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1926, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators wins his 400th career game.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-12-minnesota-twins-the-twins-trade-their-3rd-opening-day-starter-in-a-month-1982</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0512_1982_team.png?v=1782407579</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Minnesota Twins History: The twins trade their 3rd opening day starter in a month (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1982, The twins trade their 3rd opening day starter in a month</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-the-colts-bomb-the-dodgers-13-1-using-three-homers-and-three-triples</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_1962_warwick.png?v=1782407579</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: The Colts bomb the Dodgers, 13-1, using three homers and three triples. Carl Warwick , Roman Mejias and Bob (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Carl Warwick, 1962, The Colts bomb the Dodgers, 13-1, using three homers and three triples. Carl Warwick , Roman Mejias and Bob</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-13-minnesota-twins-joe-sewell-of-the-cleveland-indians-strikes-out-twice-in-one-game-f</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0513_1923_team.png?v=1782407583</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Joe Sewell of the Cleveland Indians strikes out twice in one game for the first time in his career (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1923, Joe Sewell of the Cleveland Indians strikes out twice in one game for the first time in his career</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-joe-niekro-becomes-the-winningest-pitcher-in-club-history-with-a-two</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_1985_niekro.png?v=1782407584</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: Joe Niekro becomes the winningest pitcher in club history with a two-hit shutout of the Giants, 5-0. Mark (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Niekro, 1985, Joe Niekro becomes the winningest pitcher in club history with a two-hit shutout of the Giants, 5-0. Mark</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-13-minnesota-twins-fred-lynn-becomes-13th-red-sox-to-hit-for-the-cycle-1980</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0513_1980_team.png?v=1782407588</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Fred Lynn becomes 13th Red sox to hit for the Cycle (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1980, Fred Lynn becomes 13th Red sox to hit for the Cycle</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-78-fans-as-well-as-umpire-jocko-conlan-are-treated-for-heat-stroke</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_1962_buddin.png?v=1782407589</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: 78 fans, as well as umpire Jocko Conlan, are treated for heat stroke during an afternoon doubleheader at Colt (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Buddin, 1962, 78 fans, as well as umpire Jocko Conlan, are treated for heat stroke during an afternoon doubleheader at Colt</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-14-minnesota-twins-jim-scott-of-the-chicago-white-sox-pitches-a-no-hitter-for-nine-inn</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0514_1914_team.png?v=1782407593</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Minnesota Twins History: Jim Scott of the Chicago White Sox pitches a no-hitter for nine innings, then loses to the Senators, 1 – 0, in the 10th (1914)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1914, Jim Scott of the Chicago White Sox pitches a no-hitter for nine innings, then loses to the Senators, 1 – 0, in the 10th</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-orlando-merced-belts-a-two-out-pinch-hit-three-run-homer-in-the-top</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_2001_merced.png?v=1782407593</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: Orlando Merced belts a two-out pinch-hit three-run homer in the top of the ninth to stun the Texas Rangers (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Orlando Merced, 2001, Orlando Merced belts a two-out pinch-hit three-run homer in the top of the ninth to stun the Texas Rangers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-14-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-rescues-senators-and-wins-his-300th-career-game-in-9</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0514_1920_team.png?v=1782407597</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson rescues Senators and wins his 300th career game in 9-8 Slugfest (1920)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1920, Walter Johnson rescues Senators and wins his 300th career game in 9-8 Slugfest</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-despite-a-5-for-5-night-from-george-springer-and-five-shutout-innin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_2015_team.png?v=1782407598</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: Despite a 5-for-5 night from George Springer and five shutout innings from Vincent Velasquez in his major (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Despite a 5-for-5 night from George Springer and five shutout innings from Vincent Velasquez in his major</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-14-minnesota-twins-with-the-anticipation-of-crime-rates-decreasing-in-the-city-officia</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0514_1918_team.png?v=1782407602</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Minnesota Twins History: With the anticipation of crime rates decreasing in the city, officials in Washington D.C. lift the prohibition on playing baseball (1918)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1918, With the anticipation of crime rates decreasing in the city, officials in Washington D.C. lift the prohibition on playing baseball</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-philadelphia-s-mike-schmidt-hits-arguably-the-longest-ball-in-astro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_1974_team_c12034b4-6c75-45f9-8670-63ba07b33cb1.png?v=1782407602</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: Philadelphia&apos;s Mike Schmidt hits arguably the longest ball in Astrodome history although it is only a single (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1974, Philadelphia&apos;s Mike Schmidt hits arguably the longest ball in Astrodome history although it is only a single</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-15-minnesota-twins-virgil-trucks-no-hits-senators-1952</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Virgil Trucks no hits Senators (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1952, Virgil Trucks no hits Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-pete-rose-of-philadelphia-singles-against-nolan-ryan-to-tie-stan-mu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: Pete Rose of Philadelphia singles against Nolan Ryan to tie Stan Musial for the most hits in league history (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1981, Pete Rose of Philadelphia singles against Nolan Ryan to tie Stan Musial for the most hits in league history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-15-minnesota-twins-paul-molitor-of-the-brewers-hits-for-the-cycle-in-a-4-2-victory-ove</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0515_1991_team.png?v=1782407611</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Paul Molitor of the Brewers hits for the cycle in a 4 – 2 victory over Minnesota (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1991, Paul Molitor of the Brewers hits for the cycle in a 4 – 2 victory over Minnesota</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-hits-a-grand-slam-home-run-off-lindy-mcdaniel-to-bea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_1963_aspromonte.png?v=1782407611</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte hits a grand slam home run off Lindy McDaniel to beat the Cubs in ten innings, 6-2. The blast (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1963, Bob Aspromonte hits a grand slam home run off Lindy McDaniel to beat the Cubs in ten innings, 6-2. The blast</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-15-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-pitches-the-longest-shutout-in-history-18-innings-wi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0515_1918_team.png?v=1782407615</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson pitches the longest shutout in history 18 innings winning 1-0 (1918)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1918, Walter Johnson pitches the longest shutout in history 18 innings winning 1-0</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-j-r-richard-blanks-the-chicago-cubs-3-0-extending-his-shutout-innin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_1980_richard.png?v=1782407616</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard blanks the Chicago Cubs, 3-0, extending his shutout innings steak to 31-2/3rd innings. He fans (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1980, J.R. Richard blanks the Chicago Cubs, 3-0, extending his shutout innings steak to 31-2/3rd innings. He fans</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-16-minnesota-twins-cecil-travis-of-the-washington-senators-makes-an-incredible-major-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0516_1933_team.png?v=1782407620</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators makes an incredible major league debut. (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1933, Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators makes an incredible major league debut.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-houston-fans-moan-when-starter-roy-oswalt-leaves-the-game-in-the-se</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_2003_oswalt.png?v=1782407620</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: Houston fans moan when starter Roy Oswalt leaves the game in the second inning with a pulled groin, but they (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roy Oswalt, 2003, Houston fans moan when starter Roy Oswalt leaves the game in the second inning with a pulled groin, but they</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-16-minnesota-twins-ted-williams-declares-mike-esptien-will-hit-40-homeruns-epstien-hit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0516_1969_team.png?v=1782407624</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Ted Williams declares Mike Esptien will hit 40 homeruns – Epstien hits 3 the same day (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Ted Williams declares Mike Esptien will hit 40 homeruns – Epstien hits 3 the same day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-jeff-kent-doubles-in-the-second-inning-to-set-the-club-s-hitting-st</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_2004_kent.png?v=1782407625</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Kent doubles in the second inning to set the club&apos;s hitting streak record at 25 games. He&apos;s gunned down (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Kent, 2004, Jeff Kent doubles in the second inning to set the club&apos;s hitting streak record at 25 games. He&apos;s gunned down</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-17-minnesota-twins-tom-mccraw-of-the-washington-senators-hits-one-of-the-shortest-home</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0517_1971_team.png?v=1782407629</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-jim-wynn-belts-a-mammoth-home-run-at-cincinnati-s-crosley-field-off</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_1967_wynn.png?v=1782407629</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: Jim Wynn belts a mammoth home run at Cincinnati&apos;s Crosley Field off Sammy Ellis that lands on a freeway ramp (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1967, Jim Wynn belts a mammoth home run at Cincinnati&apos;s Crosley Field off Sammy Ellis that lands on a freeway ramp</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-17-minnesota-twins-david-wells-pitches-the-first-perfect-game-at-yankee-stadium-since</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0517_1998_team.png?v=1782407633</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Minnesota Twins History: David Wells pitches the first perfect game at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen’s masterpiece (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1998, David Wells pitches the first perfect game at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen’s masterpiece</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-despite-committing-a-team-record-seven-errors-houston-explodes-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1978_alou.png?v=1782407634</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: Despite committing a team-record seven errors, Houston explodes for six runs in the eighth inning to upend (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jesus Alou, 1978, Despite committing a team-record seven errors, Houston explodes for six runs in the eighth inning to upend</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-18-minnesota-twins-mickey-mantle-tears-muscle-in-4-3-loss-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0518_1962_team.png?v=1782407637</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Minnesota Twins History: Mickey Mantle tears muscle in 4-3 loss (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1962, Mickey Mantle tears muscle in 4-3 loss</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-mike-scott-s-bid-for-his-second-career-no-hitter-ends-one-out-short</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1988_scott.png?v=1782407638</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: Mike Scott &apos;s bid for his second career no-hitter ends one out short when Ken Oberkfell delivers a clean (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Scott, 1988, Mike Scott &apos;s bid for his second career no-hitter ends one out short when Ken Oberkfell delivers a clean</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-18-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-slugger-frank-howard-ties-an-american-league-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0518_1968_team.png?v=1782407642</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators slugger Frank Howard ties an American League record by homering in his sixth consecutive game (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1968, Washington Senators slugger Frank Howard ties an American League record by homering in his sixth consecutive game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-the-astros-get-a-mile-high-welcome-in-their-first-visit-to-denver-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1993_drabek.png?v=1782407644</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: The Astros get a Mile High welcome in their first visit to Denver. Houston watches a 7-0 lead evaporate in (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Drabek, 1993, The Astros get a Mile High welcome in their first visit to Denver. Houston watches a 7-0 lead evaporate in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-19-minnesota-twins-frank-howard-s-home-run-streak-comes-to-an-end-1968</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0519_1968_team.png?v=1782407646</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Minnesota Twins History: Frank Howard’s home run streak comes to an end (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1968, Frank Howard’s home run streak comes to an end</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-astros-pitcher-dave-giusti-tosses-a-complete-game-for-an-8-4-victor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1966_giusti.png?v=1782407649</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: Astros pitcher Dave Giusti tosses a complete game for an 8-4 victory over the Cubs. Giusti also goes 3-for-3 (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Giusti, 1966, Astros pitcher Dave Giusti tosses a complete game for an 8-4 victory over the Cubs. Giusti also goes 3-for-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-20-minnesota-twins-two-time-american-league-batting-champion-pete-runnels-dies-at-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0520_1991_team.png?v=1782407650</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Two-time American League batting champion Pete Runnels dies at the age of 63 (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1991, Two-time American League batting champion Pete Runnels dies at the age of 63</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-steve-finley-drives-home-jeff-bagwell-with-two-away-in-the-bottom-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1991_team.png?v=1782407653</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: Steve Finley drives home Jeff Bagwell with two away in the bottom of the ninth to trip Philadelphia, 3-2. Joe (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1991, Steve Finley drives home Jeff Bagwell with two away in the bottom of the ninth to trip Philadelphia, 3-2. Joe</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-20-minnesota-twins-roger-clemens-earns-his-first-major-league-victory-as-the-boston-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0520_1984_team.png?v=1782407655</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Roger Clemens earns his first major league victory as the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins, 5 – 4. (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Roger Clemens earns his first major league victory as the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins, 5 – 4.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-13-houston-astros-astros-manager-larry-dierker-collapses-in-the-dugout-due-to-a-seizu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0613_1999_dierker.png?v=1782407658</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Houston Astros History: Astros manager Larry Dierker collapses in the dugout due to a seizure during the eighth inning of a home game (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1999, Astros manager Larry Dierker collapses in the dugout due to a seizure during the eighth inning of a home game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-22-minnesota-twins-baltimore-walks-off-the-twins-6-5-1964</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0522_1964_team.png?v=1782407659</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Minnesota Twins History: Baltimore walks off the Twins, 6 – 5 (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1964, Baltimore walks off the Twins, 6 – 5</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-13-houston-astros-brad-lidge-has-a-four-strikeout-seventh-inning-against-the-brewers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0613_2004_lidge.png?v=1782407663</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Houston Astros History: Brad Lidge has a four-strikeout seventh inning against the Brewers during a 5-4 victory. The last three come (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brad Lidge, 2004, Brad Lidge has a four-strikeout seventh inning against the Brewers during a 5-4 victory. The last three come</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-senator-right-hander-walter-johnson-strikes-out-14-including-six-co</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0523_1924_team.png?v=1782407664</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Senator right-hander Walter Johnson strikes out 14, including six consecutive batters to tie an AL mark, en route to tossing a 4-0 (1924)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1924, Senator right-hander Walter Johnson strikes out 14, including six consecutive batters to tie an AL mark, en route to tossing a 4-0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-13-houston-astros-minutes-after-miguel-tejada-strokes-his-2-000th-career-hit-to-drive</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0613_2009_team.png?v=1782407667</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Houston Astros History: Minutes after Miguel Tejada strokes his 2,000th career hit to drive in a run, Lance Berkman launches his (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Minutes after Miguel Tejada strokes his 2,000th career hit to drive in a run, Lance Berkman launches his</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-denny-mclain-making-his-first-appearance-in-detroit-since-being-tra</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Denny McLain‚ making his first appearance in Detroit since being traded (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Denny McLain‚ making his first appearance in Detroit since being traded</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-13-houston-astros-san-francisco-s-matt-cain-tosses-a-10-0-perfect-game-which-signals</loc>
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      <image:title>June 13 in Houston Astros History: San Francisco&apos;s Matt Cain tosses a 10-0 perfect game which signals Houston&apos;s slide into a three-year abyss of (2012)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2012, San Francisco&apos;s Matt Cain tosses a 10-0 perfect game which signals Houston&apos;s slide into a three-year abyss of</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-the-rangers-al-oliver-hits-3-home-runs-in-a-7-2-win-over-the-twins</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: The Rangers’ Al Oliver hits 3 home runs in a 7 – 2 win over the Twins at Texas. (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1979, The Rangers’ Al Oliver hits 3 home runs in a 7 – 2 win over the Twins at Texas.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-13-houston-astros-michael-brantley-pounds-four-hits-including-three-doubles-as-housto</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 13 in Houston Astros History: Michael Brantley pounds four hits, including three doubles, as Houston trounces the Twins, 14-3. Seven Astros (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, Michael Brantley pounds four hits, including three doubles, as Houston trounces the Twins, 14-3. Seven Astros</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-dan-petry-and-the-tigers-clip-the-angels-4-2-detroit-has-now-won-16</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Dan Petry and the Tigers clip the Angels‚ 4 – 2 Detroit has now won 16 straight on the road to tie the American League record of t (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Dan Petry and the Tigers clip the Angels‚ 4 – 2 Detroit has now won 16 straight on the road to tie the American League record of t</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-14-houston-astros-pete-incaviglia-ties-the-club-record-with-seven-rbis-as-the-astros</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 14 in Houston Astros History: Pete Incaviglia ties the club record with seven RBIs as the Astros drub the Giants, 15-7, at the Astrodome (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Pete Incaviglia, 1992, Pete Incaviglia ties the club record with seven RBIs as the Astros drub the Giants, 15-7, at the Astrodome</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-cleveland-blues-rally-for-nine-runs-with-two-outs-in-the-ninth-inni</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Cleveland Blues rally for nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to post an amazing 14-13 victory over the Washington Senator (1901)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1901, Cleveland Blues rally for nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to post an amazing 14-13 victory over the Washington Senator</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-14-houston-astros-derek-fisher-hits-a-home-run-in-his-major-league-debut-then-smacks</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 14 in Houston Astros History: Derek Fisher hits a home run in his major league debut then smacks an RBI single in the same inning as part (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, Derek Fisher hits a home run in his major league debut then smacks an RBI single in the same inning as part</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-kirby-puckett-strokes-6-hits-second-time-in-his-career-1991</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Kirby Puckett strokes 6 hits second time in his career (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1991, Kirby Puckett strokes 6 hits second time in his career</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-14-houston-astros-19-year-old-larry-dierker-outduels-hall-of-famer-sandy-koufax-for-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 14 in Houston Astros History: 19-year-old Larry Dierker outduels Hall-of-Famer Sandy Koufax for a 3-0 whitewash of the Dodgers. Dierker (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1966, 19-year-old Larry Dierker outduels Hall-of-Famer Sandy Koufax for a 3-0 whitewash of the Dodgers. Dierker</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-24-minnesota-twins-tom-mccraw-of-the-chicago-white-sox-launches-three-home-runs-1967</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 24 in Minnesota Twins History: Tom McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1967, Tom McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-14-houston-astros-the-astros-tag-cincinnati-closer-jeff-shaw-for-five-runs-in-a-6-3-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0614_1998_spiers.png?v=1782407694</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 14 in Houston Astros History: The Astros tag Cincinnati closer Jeff Shaw for five runs in a 6-3 ten-inning stunner. Barry Larkin&apos;s error (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Spiers, 1998, The Astros tag Cincinnati closer Jeff Shaw for five runs in a 6-3 ten-inning stunner. Barry Larkin&apos;s error</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-24-minnesota-twins-the-twins-bert-blyleven-one-hits-the-royals-to-win-2-0-ed-kirkpatri</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0524_1973_team.png?v=1782407695</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Minnesota Twins History: The Twins’ Bert Blyleven one-hits the Royals to win‚ 2 – 0. Ed Kirkpatrick’s bunt single in the 5th is the only hit. (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1973, The Twins’ Bert Blyleven one-hits the Royals to win‚ 2 – 0. Ed Kirkpatrick’s bunt single in the 5th is the only hit.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-14-houston-astros-moises-alou-richard-hidalgo-and-tony-eusebio-drill-back-to-back-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0614_2000_alou.png?v=1782407699</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 14 in Houston Astros History: Moises Alou , Richard Hidalgo and Tony Eusebio drill back-to-back-to back homers during an 8-4 win in (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Moises Alou, 2000, Moises Alou , Richard Hidalgo and Tony Eusebio drill back-to-back-to back homers during an 8-4 win in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-24-minnesota-twins-detroit-tigers-win-their-major-league-record-17th-consecutive-game</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 24 in Minnesota Twins History: Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-24-minnesota-twins-bob-feller-fires-a-2-hitter-larry-doby-has-a-homer-and-4-rbis-to-le</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0524_1951_team.png?v=1782407703</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Minnesota Twins History: Bob Feller fires a 2-hitter. Larry Doby has a homer and 4 RBIs to lead the Tribe in 16-0 rout (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1951, Bob Feller fires a 2-hitter. Larry Doby has a homer and 4 RBIs to lead the Tribe in 16-0 rout</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-san-francisco-s-juan-marichal-spins-a-1-0-no-hitter-against-the-col</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_1963_drott.png?v=1782407703</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: San Francisco&apos;s Juan Marichal spins a 1-0 no-hitter against the Colts at Candlestick Park. For 7-1/2 innings (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dick Drott, 1963, San Francisco&apos;s Juan Marichal spins a 1-0 no-hitter against the Colts at Candlestick Park. For 7-1/2 innings</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-25-minnesota-twins-babe-ruth-loses-his-yankee-captaincy-a-position-he-has-held-for-les</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Babe Ruth loses his Yankee captaincy, a position he has held for less than a week. (1922)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1922, Babe Ruth loses his Yankee captaincy, a position he has held for less than a week.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-cliff-johnson-swats-a-grand-slam-off-mike-garman-in-the-top-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: Cliff Johnson swats a grand slam off Mike Garman in the top of the ninth for an 8-7 stunner over St. Louis (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cliff Johnson, 1975, Cliff Johnson swats a grand slam off Mike Garman in the top of the ninth for an 8-7 stunner over St. Louis</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-27-minnesota-twins-boston-braves-purchase-george-sisler-from-the-washington-senators-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0527_1928_team.png?v=1782407712</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 27 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Braves purchase George Sisler from the Washington Senators (1928)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1928, Boston Braves purchase George Sisler from the Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-down-to-their-last-strike-in-the-ninth-carlos-correa-lifts-the-astr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_2021_team.png?v=1782407713</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: Down to their last strike in the ninth, Carlos Correa lifts the Astros with a solo homer to tie the Rangers (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, Down to their last strike in the ninth, Carlos Correa lifts the Astros with a solo homer to tie the Rangers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-28-minnesota-twins-new-york-yankees-and-the-washington-senators-play-the-first-night-g</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0528_1946_team.png?v=1782407717</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 28 in Minnesota Twins History: New York Yankees and the Washington Senators play the first night game in the storied history of Yankee Stadium. (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1946, New York Yankees and the Washington Senators play the first night game in the storied history of Yankee Stadium.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-on-dusty-baker-s-73rd-birthday-houston-overpowers-the-rangers-9-2-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_2022_team.png?v=1782407717</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: On Dusty Baker&apos;s 73rd birthday, Houston overpowers the Rangers, 9-2, boosted by a six-run first inning (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, On Dusty Baker&apos;s 73rd birthday, Houston overpowers the Rangers, 9-2, boosted by a six-run first inning</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-30-minnesota-twins-pete-appleton-pitches-and-bats-his-way-to-an-11-4-win-over-the-sox</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0530_1937_team.png?v=1782407722</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Minnesota Twins History: Pete Appleton pitches and bats his way to an 11-4 win over the Sox, Appleton drives in 6 runs (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1937, Pete Appleton pitches and bats his way to an 11-4 win over the Sox, Appleton drives in 6 runs</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-jim-wynn-drills-three-solo-homers-at-the-dome-to-trip-the-giants-6</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_1967_wynn.png?v=1782407722</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: Jim Wynn drills three solo homers at the Dome to trip the Giants, 6-2. He is the only player to belt three (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1967, Jim Wynn drills three solo homers at the Dome to trip the Giants, 6-2. He is the only player to belt three</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-30-minnesota-twins-mickey-mantle-of-the-new-york-yankees-blasts-one-of-the-longest-hom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0530_1956_team.png?v=1782407726</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Minnesota Twins History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees blasts one of the longest home runs in history (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1956, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees blasts one of the longest home runs in history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-the-astros-suffer-their-only-rainout-at-the-astrodome-when-local-fl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_1976_team.png?v=1782407726</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: The Astros suffer their only rainout at the Astrodome when local flooding forces them to cancel a game with (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1976, The Astros suffer their only rainout at the Astrodome when local flooding forces them to cancel a game with</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-31-minnesota-twins-cesar-tovar-gets-his-team-s-lone-hit-in-a-game-when-he-breaks-up-ca</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 31 in Minnesota Twins History: Cesar Tovar gets his team’s lone hit in a game when he breaks up Catfish Hunter’s bid for a no-hitter (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1975, Cesar Tovar gets his team’s lone hit in a game when he breaks up Catfish Hunter’s bid for a no-hitter</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-16-houston-astros-jim-wynn-belts-a-solo-shot-off-dick-selma-in-the-bottom-of-the-elev</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 16 in Houston Astros History: Jim Wynn belts a solo shot off Dick Selma in the bottom of the eleventh to stun the Phillies, 1-0. Houston (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1972, Jim Wynn belts a solo shot off Dick Selma in the bottom of the eleventh to stun the Phillies, 1-0. Houston</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-31-minnesota-twins-ken-landreaux-s-31-game-hitting-streak-comes-to-an-end-when-he-goes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 31 in Minnesota Twins History: Ken Landreaux’s 31-game hitting streak comes to an end when he goes hitless in four at-bats in Minnesota’s 11-1 loss to Baltimore  (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1980, Ken Landreaux’s 31-game hitting streak comes to an end when he goes hitless in four at-bats in Minnesota’s 11-1 loss to Baltimore </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-16-houston-astros-minutes-before-the-trade-deadline-expires-houston-ships-closer-clau</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 16 in Houston Astros History: Minutes before the trade deadline expires, Houston ships closer Claude Raymond to Atlanta for pitcher Wade (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Claude Raymond, 1967, Minutes before the trade deadline expires, Houston ships closer Claude Raymond to Atlanta for pitcher Wade</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-1-minnesota-twins-devon-white-of-the-toronto-blue-jays-becomes-just-the-sixth-player</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 1 in Minnesota Twins History: Devon White of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes just the sixth player in major league history to hit both a leadoff home run and an e (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1992, Devon White of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes just the sixth player in major league history to hit both a leadoff home run and an e</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-16-houston-astros-ray-knight-s-three-run-shot-and-phil-garner-s-two-run-blast-in-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0616_1984_knight.png?v=1782407741</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Houston Astros History: Ray Knight &apos;s three-run shot and Phil Garner &apos;s two-run blast in the seventh overcome a 5-1 Dodger lead en (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ray Knight, 1984, Ray Knight &apos;s three-run shot and Phil Garner &apos;s two-run blast in the seventh overcome a 5-1 Dodger lead en</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-1-minnesota-twins-babe-ruth-bats-cleanup-in-the-yankees-lineup-and-also-gets-the-win</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0601_1920_team.png?v=1782407744</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Minnesota Twins History: Babe Ruth bats cleanup in the Yankees’ lineup, and also gets the win when he tosses four innings as the starter in the team’s 14-7 (1920)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1920, Babe Ruth bats cleanup in the Yankees’ lineup, and also gets the win when he tosses four innings as the starter in the team’s 14-7</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-16-houston-astros-in-a-wild-16-inning-affair-at-shea-stadium-the-astros-outduel-the-m</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0616_1995_hunter.png?v=1782407746</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Houston Astros History: In a wild 16-inning affair at Shea Stadium, the Astros outduel the Mets, 7-5. Brian Hunter &apos;s double drives (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brian Hunter, 1995, In a wild 16-inning affair at Shea Stadium, the Astros outduel the Mets, 7-5. Brian Hunter &apos;s double drives</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-1-minnesota-twins-minnesota-twins-trade-ace-pitcher-bert-blyleven-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 1 in Minnesota Twins History: Minnesota Twins trade ace pitcher Bert Blyleven (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1976, Minnesota Twins trade ace pitcher Bert Blyleven</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-16-houston-astros-richard-hidalgo-s-sacrifice-fly-in-the-eighth-chases-home-jeff-bagw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 16 in Houston Astros History: Richard Hidalgo &apos;s sacrifice fly in the eighth chases home Jeff Bagwell for a 2-1 victory over the Texas (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Richard Hidalgo, 2001, Richard Hidalgo &apos;s sacrifice fly in the eighth chases home Jeff Bagwell for a 2-1 victory over the Texas</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-2-minnesota-twins-rod-carew-announces-his-retirement-at-the-age-of-40-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Rod Carew announces his retirement at the age of 40 (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1986, Rod Carew announces his retirement at the age of 40</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-montreal-puts-a-19-3-hurt-on-the-astros-touching-joe-niekro-for-eig</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_1979_niekro.png?v=1782407756</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: Montreal puts a 19-3 hurt on the Astros, touching Joe Niekro for eight runs in the first three innings (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Niekro, 1979, Montreal puts a 19-3 hurt on the Astros, touching Joe Niekro for eight runs in the first three innings</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-2-minnesota-twins-brooks-robinson-hits-into-a-triple-play-against-the-washington-sena</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Brooks Robinson hits into a triple play against the Washington Senators (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1958, Brooks Robinson hits into a triple play against the Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-dickie-thon-tags-two-solo-homers-off-eric-show-to-give-nolan-ryan-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_1983_thon.png?v=1782407760</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: Dickie Thon tags two solo homers off Eric Show to give Nolan Ryan all the cushion he needs. Houston dumps San (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dickie Thon, 1983, Dickie Thon tags two solo homers off Eric Show to give Nolan Ryan all the cushion he needs. Houston dumps San</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-3-minnesota-twins-harmon-killebrew-503-foot-homerun-the-longest-home-run-ever-hit-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0603_1967_team.png?v=1782407761</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Harmon Killebrew 503 foot homerun the longest home run ever hit in Metropolitan Stadium (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1967, Harmon Killebrew 503 foot homerun the longest home run ever hit in Metropolitan Stadium</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-ivan-rodriguez-sets-the-record-for-most-games-caught-in-a-big-leagu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_2009_team_c8320ba2-0c8f-43df-9d41-6ac9e6b00c75.png?v=1782407765</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: Ivan Rodriguez sets the record for most games caught in a big league career (2,227) but he commits two errors (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Ivan Rodriguez sets the record for most games caught in a big league career (2,227) but he commits two errors</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-3-minnesota-twins-albert-pujols-becomes-the-ninth-major-leaguer-to-hit-600-home-runsa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0603_2017_team.png?v=1782407766</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Albert Pujols becomes the ninth major leaguer to hit 600 home runsand the only player to reach the milestone with a grand slam. Th (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2017, Albert Pujols becomes the ninth major leaguer to hit 600 home runsand the only player to reach the milestone with a grand slam. Th</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-the-astros-bomb-the-white-sox-with-ten-runs-in-the-sixth-inning-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_2022_team.png?v=1782407769</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: The Astros bomb the White Sox with ten runs in the sixth inning to blow them out, 13-3. Five home runs were (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, The Astros bomb the White Sox with ten runs in the sixth inning to blow them out, 13-3. Five home runs were</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-7-minnesota-twins-washington-s-d-c-stadium-is-officially-renamed-robert-f-kennedy-sta</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0607_1969_team.png?v=1782407772</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington’s D.C. Stadium is officially renamed Robert F. Kennedy Stadium during a memorial service at the ballpark for the slain  (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Washington’s D.C. Stadium is officially renamed Robert F. Kennedy Stadium during a memorial service at the ballpark for the slain </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-roger-metzger-goes-4-for-4-and-bob-watson-drives-in-three-to-lead-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_1973_metzger.png?v=1782407775</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: Roger Metzger goes 4-for-4 and Bob Watson drives in three to lead a 7-3 triumph over St. Louis. Tommie Agee (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Metzger, 1973, Roger Metzger goes 4-for-4 and Bob Watson drives in three to lead a 7-3 triumph over St. Louis. Tommie Agee</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-9-minnesota-twins-minnesota-twins-become-the-first-team-in-american-league-history-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0609_1966_team.png?v=1782407776</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Minnesota Twins History: Minnesota Twins become the first team in American League history to belt five home runs in one inning. (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1966, Minnesota Twins become the first team in American League history to belt five home runs in one inning.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-houston-nails-closer-jeff-brantley-with-four-runs-in-the-bottom-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_1998_bagwell.png?v=1782407780</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: Houston nails closer Jeff Brantley with four runs in the bottom of the ninth to stun the Cardinals, 6-5 (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1998, Houston nails closer Jeff Brantley with four runs in the bottom of the ninth to stun the Cardinals, 6-5</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-10-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-trade-outfielder-ben-chapman-and-pitcher-bobo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0610_1937_team.png?v=1782407780</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators trade outfielder Ben Chapman and pitcher Bobo Newsom to the Boston Red Sox for catcher Rick Ferrell and pitche (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1937, Washington Senators trade outfielder Ben Chapman and pitcher Bobo Newsom to the Boston Red Sox for catcher Rick Ferrell and pitche</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-don-wilson-just-22-fans-hank-aaron-to-complete-his-first-no-hitter</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0618_1967_wilson.png?v=1782407784</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: Don Wilson , just 22, fans Hank Aaron to complete his first no-hitter, a 2-0 gem over the Atlanta Braves  (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Wilson, 1967, Don Wilson , just 22, fans Hank Aaron to complete his first no-hitter, a 2-0 gem over the Atlanta Braves </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-11-minnesota-twins-in-pre-game-ceremonies-the-world-series-flag-is-raised-in-washingt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0611_1925_team.png?v=1782407785</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Minnesota Twins History: In pre-game ceremonies‚ the World Series flag is raised in Washington (1925)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1925, In pre-game ceremonies‚ the World Series flag is raised in Washington</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-a-two-run-double-by-alex-bregman-in-the-bottom-of-the-ninth-stuns-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: A two-run double by Alex Bregman in the bottom of the ninth stuns the Rays, 5-4, to match Houston&apos;s club (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, A two-run double by Alex Bregman in the bottom of the ninth stuns the Rays, 5-4, to match Houston&apos;s club</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-11-minnesota-twins-brother-battery-rick-and-wes-ferrell-were-both-traded-to-the-senat</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 11 in Minnesota Twins History: Brother battery Rick and Wes Ferrell were both traded to the Senators by the Red Sox (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1937, Brother battery Rick and Wes Ferrell were both traded to the Senators by the Red Sox</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-jerry-reuss-allows-only-a-ninth-inning-double-to-larry-bowa-in-a-10</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: Jerry Reuss allows only a ninth-inning double to Larry Bowa in a 10-0, one-hit victory over Philadelphia  (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jerry Reuss, 1972, Jerry Reuss allows only a ninth-inning double to Larry Bowa in a 10-0, one-hit victory over Philadelphia </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-12-minnesota-twins-chicago-white-sox-and-washington-senators-play-the-longest-night-g</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0612_1967_team.png?v=1782407794</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Minnesota Twins History: Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators play the longest night game in major league history (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1967, Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators play the longest night game in major league history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-houston-tallies-nine-runs-in-the-seventh-inning-to-topple-the-brave</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0618_1988_doran.png?v=1782407798</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: Houston tallies nine runs in the seventh inning to topple the Braves, 14-7. Bill Doran has three hits and a (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Doran, 1988, Houston tallies nine runs in the seventh inning to topple the Braves, 14-7. Bill Doran has three hits and a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-13-minnesota-twins-the-senators-send-goose-goslin-to-the-browns-for-heinie-manush-193</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0613_1930_team.png?v=1782407799</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Minnesota Twins History: The Senators send Goose Goslin to the Browns for Heinie Manush (1930)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1930, The Senators send Goose Goslin to the Browns for Heinie Manush</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-16-minnesota-twins-oakland-a-s-hit-five-solo-home-runs-in-a-5-1-victory-over-the-wash</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0616_1971_team.png?v=1782407803</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Oakland A’s hit five solo home runs in a 5-1 victory over the Washington Senators (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Oakland A’s hit five solo home runs in a 5-1 victory over the Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-and-lance-berkman-drive-in-four-runs-apiece-to-drum-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0618_2001_bagwell.png?v=1782407804</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman drive in four runs apiece to drum the Rockies, 13-5. Tony Eusebio adds a (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2001, Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman drive in four runs apiece to drum the Rockies, 13-5. Tony Eusebio adds a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-16-minnesota-twins-rod-carew-and-tony-oliva-complete-two-double-steals-on-two-consecu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0616_1969_team.png?v=1782407808</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Rod Carew and Tony Oliva complete two double steals on two consecutive pitches (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Rod Carew and Tony Oliva complete two double steals on two consecutive pitches</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-19-houston-astros-larry-dierker-hurls-a-one-hitter-to-blank-the-mets-3-0-duffy-dyer-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0619_1972_dierker.png?v=1782407808</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Houston Astros History: Larry Dierker hurls a one-hitter to blank the Mets, 3-0 . Duffy Dyer&apos;s third-inning single is the lone (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1972, Larry Dierker hurls a one-hitter to blank the Mets, 3-0 . Duffy Dyer&apos;s third-inning single is the lone</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-17-minnesota-twins-ozzie-virgil-who-became-the-first-black-man-to-play-for-the-detroi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0617_1958_team.png?v=1782407812</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Ozzie Virgil, who became the first black man to play for the Detroit Tigers 11 days earlier, goes 5 for 5 in his first home game a (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1958, Ozzie Virgil, who became the first black man to play for the Detroit Tigers 11 days earlier, goes 5 for 5 in his first home game a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-19-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-celebrates-his-24th-birthday-with-two-hits-and-two-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0619_1962_aspromonte.png?v=1782407813</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte celebrates his 24th birthday with two hits and two runs scored as the Colts subdue the Giants (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1962, Bob Aspromonte celebrates his 24th birthday with two hits and two runs scored as the Colts subdue the Giants</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-19-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-sign-a-17-year-old-idaho-kid-named-harmon-kill</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0619_1954_team.png?v=1782407817</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators sign a 17-year-old Idaho kid named Harmon Killebrew. (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1954, Washington Senators sign a 17-year-old Idaho kid named Harmon Killebrew.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-19-houston-astros-julio-gotay-filling-in-at-second-base-while-joe-morgan-is-on-milita</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0619_1967_gotay.png?v=1782407819</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Houston Astros History: Julio Gotay , filling in at second base while Joe Morgan is on military leave, goes 5-for-5 but the Cardinals (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Julio Gotay, 1967, Julio Gotay , filling in at second base while Joe Morgan is on military leave, goes 5-for-5 but the Cardinals</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-20-minnesota-twins-brooks-robinson-of-the-baltimore-orioles-collects-the-2-000th-hit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0620_1970_team.png?v=1782407822</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the 2,000th hit of his career (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1970, Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the 2,000th hit of his career</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-19-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-and-joe-sambito-team-up-to-one-hit-st-louis-2-0-struggli</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0619_1980_ryan.png?v=1782407823</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan and Joe Sambito team up to one-hit St. Louis, 2-0. Struggling with the flu, Ryan lasts seven (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1980, Nolan Ryan and Joe Sambito team up to one-hit St. Louis, 2-0. Struggling with the flu, Ryan lasts seven</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-20-minnesota-twins-a-delegation-of-coffeyville-ks-fans-comes-to-st-louis-to-see-their</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0620_1926_team.png?v=1782407827</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Minnesota Twins History: A delegation of Coffeyville, KS fans comes to St. Louis to see their hometown hero, Walter Johnson (1926)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1926, A delegation of Coffeyville, KS fans comes to St. Louis to see their hometown hero, Walter Johnson</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-19-houston-astros-luis-gonzalez-blasts-a-solo-homer-off-jim-gott-in-the-12th-to-shock</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0619_1992_gonzalez.png?v=1782407828</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Houston Astros History: Luis Gonzalez blasts a solo homer off Jim Gott in the 12th to shock the Dodgers, 2-1. Eric Anthony had gone (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Luis Gonzalez, 1992, Luis Gonzalez blasts a solo homer off Jim Gott in the 12th to shock the Dodgers, 2-1. Eric Anthony had gone</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-21-minnesota-twins-against-detroit-p-george-boehler-walter-johnson-connects-for-a-5th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0621_1914_team.png?v=1782407831</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Minnesota Twins History: Against Detroit P George Boehler, Walter Johnson connects for a 5th-inning grand slam that is the difference as Washington wins, 7 (1914)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1914, Against Detroit P George Boehler, Walter Johnson connects for a 5th-inning grand slam that is the difference as Washington wins, 7</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-20-houston-astros-julio-gotay-doubles-off-larry-jaster-in-the-fifth-inning-for-his-ei</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0620_1967_gotay.png?v=1782407833</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Houston Astros History: Julio Gotay doubles off Larry Jaster in the fifth inning for his eighth consecutive hit. The Cardinals rally (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Julio Gotay, 1967, Julio Gotay doubles off Larry Jaster in the fifth inning for his eighth consecutive hit. The Cardinals rally</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-22-minnesota-twins-reggie-jackson-sal-bando-and-ted-kubiak-hit-3-straight-homeruns-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0622_1970_team.png?v=1782407836</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Minnesota Twins History: Reggie Jackson, Sal Bando and Ted Kubiak hit 3 straight homeruns for A’s (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1970, Reggie Jackson, Sal Bando and Ted Kubiak hit 3 straight homeruns for A’s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-20-houston-astros-19-year-old-cesar-cedeno-makes-his-major-league-debut-in-a-9-6-triu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0620_1970_cedeno.png?v=1782407838</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Houston Astros History: 19-year-old Cesar Cedeno makes his major league debut in a 9-6 triumph over the Braves. He singles twice off (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1970, 19-year-old Cesar Cedeno makes his major league debut in a 9-6 triumph over the Braves. He singles twice off</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-23-minnesota-twins-ernie-shore-no-hitter-in-relief-but-some-historians-consider-a-per</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0623_1917_team.png?v=1782407840</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Ernie Shore no hitter in relief but some historians consider a perfect game (1917)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1917, Ernie Shore no hitter in relief but some historians consider a perfect game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-20-houston-astros-carl-everett-launches-two-homers-and-drives-in-six-as-houston-bombs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0620_1999_everett.png?v=1782407843</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Houston Astros History: Carl Everett launches two homers and drives in six as Houston bombs the Expos, 11-3. His grand slam off (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Carl Everett, 1999, Carl Everett launches two homers and drives in six as Houston bombs the Expos, 11-3. His grand slam off</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-24-minnesota-twins-in-an-18-7-loss-to-the-tigers-senators-18-year-old-rookie-third-ba</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0624_1955_team.png?v=1782407845</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Minnesota Twins History: In an 18 – 7 loss to the Tigers, Senators 18-year-old rookie third baseman Harmon Killebrew hits his first major league home run o (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1955, In an 18 – 7 loss to the Tigers, Senators 18-year-old rookie third baseman Harmon Killebrew hits his first major league home run o</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-20-houston-astros-lance-berkman-s-grand-slam-highlights-a-seven-run-fourth-as-houston</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0620_2002_berkman.png?v=1782407848</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman &apos;s grand slam highlights a seven-run fourth as Houston blows past the Brewers, 9-3. Berkman&apos;s (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lance Berkman, 2002, Lance Berkman &apos;s grand slam highlights a seven-run fourth as Houston blows past the Brewers, 9-3. Berkman&apos;s</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-20-houston-astros-everyone-is-talking-about-the-jones-boys-as-they-outpitch-orel-hers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0620_1992_jones.png?v=1782407852</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Houston Astros History: Everyone is talking about the Jones boys as they outpitch Orel Hershiser and Los Angeles, 1-0. Doug Jones (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Jones, 1992, Everyone is talking about the Jones boys as they outpitch Orel Hershiser and Los Angeles, 1-0. Doug Jones</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-21-houston-astros-lee-may-belts-three-home-runs-as-houston-puts-a-12-2-hurt-on-the-pa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0621_1973_may.png?v=1782407857</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Houston Astros History: Lee May belts three home runs as Houston puts a 12-2 hurt on the Padres . May&apos;s three bombs net five runs (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee May, 1973, Lee May belts three home runs as Houston puts a 12-2 hurt on the Padres . May&apos;s three bombs net five runs</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-21-houston-astros-in-enron-field-fashion-the-astros-belt-five-home-runs-and-lose-to-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0621_2001_biggio.png?v=1782407861</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Houston Astros History: In Enron Field fashion, the Astros belt five home runs and lose to the Reds, 8-7, in eleven innings. Craig (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2001, In Enron Field fashion, the Astros belt five home runs and lose to the Reds, 8-7, in eleven innings. Craig</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-21-houston-astros-rodrigo-rosario-wins-his-big-league-debut-as-houston-holds-on-for-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0621_2003_rosario.png?v=1782407866</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Houston Astros History: Rodrigo Rosario wins his big league debut as Houston holds on for a 9-5 victory, their second straight win (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rodrigo Rosario, 2003, Rodrigo Rosario wins his big league debut as Houston holds on for a 9-5 victory, their second straight win</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-21-houston-astros-the-colts-spank-the-milwaukee-braves-5-2-and-5-4-to-complete-a-four</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0621_1964_staub.png?v=1782407871</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Houston Astros History: The Colts spank the Milwaukee Braves, 5-2 and 5-4, to complete a four-game sweep. Rusty Staub is the (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1964, The Colts spank the Milwaukee Braves, 5-2 and 5-4, to complete a four-game sweep. Rusty Staub is the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-21-houston-astros-pete-incaviglia-slams-a-two-run-shot-while-butch-henry-and-doug-jon</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0621_1992_incaviglia.png?v=1782407876</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Houston Astros History: Pete Incaviglia slams a two-run shot while Butch Henry and Doug Jones combine to blank the Dodgers for a 2-0 (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Pete Incaviglia, 1992, Pete Incaviglia slams a two-run shot while Butch Henry and Doug Jones combine to blank the Dodgers for a 2-0</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-dick-farrell-ponders-life-s-unfairness-he-is-the-losing-pitcher-whi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_1962_farrell.png?v=1782407880</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: Dick Farrell ponders life&apos;s unfairness. He is the losing pitcher while New York&apos;s Al Jackson tosses a 2-0 (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dick Farrell, 1962, Dick Farrell ponders life&apos;s unfairness. He is the losing pitcher while New York&apos;s Al Jackson tosses a 2-0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-does-it-all-in-a-5-1-victory-over-the-dodgers-he-singl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_1993_bagwell.png?v=1782407885</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell does it all in a 5-1 victory over the Dodgers. He singles, doubles, homers, scores twice, drives (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1993, Jeff Bagwell does it all in a 5-1 victory over the Dodgers. He singles, doubles, homers, scores twice, drives</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-the-astros-set-a-home-attendance-mark-which-stands-for-22-years-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_1966_wynn.png?v=1782407889</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: The Astros set a home attendance mark which stands for 22 years, as 50,908 fans watch Sandy Koufax and the (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1966, The Astros set a home attendance mark which stands for 22 years, as 50,908 fans watch Sandy Koufax and the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-bill-doran-slaps-two-triples-and-drives-in-four-to-spark-a-10-3-vic</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_1984_doran.png?v=1782407895</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: Bill Doran slaps two triples and drives in four to spark a 10-3 victory over the Giants. Mark Bailey adds a (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Doran, 1984, Bill Doran slaps two triples and drives in four to spark a 10-3 victory over the Giants. Mark Bailey adds a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-stunned-by-the-death-of-ex-teammate-darryl-kile-astro-veterans-crai</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_2002_kile.png?v=1782407899</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: Stunned by the death of ex-teammate Darryl Kile , Astro veterans Craig Biggio , Brad Ausmus and Jeff Bagwell (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Darryl Kile, 2002, Stunned by the death of ex-teammate Darryl Kile , Astro veterans Craig Biggio , Brad Ausmus and Jeff Bagwell</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-23-houston-astros-tommy-helms-goes-4-for-5-to-spark-a-6-3-victory-over-the-giants-jer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0623_1973_helms.png?v=1782407904</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Houston Astros History: Tommy Helms goes 4-for-5 to spark a 6-3 victory over the Giants. Jerry Reuss takes the win and singles home (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tommy Helms, 1973, Tommy Helms goes 4-for-5 to spark a 6-3 victory over the Giants. Jerry Reuss takes the win and singles home</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-23-houston-astros-bob-watson-s-three-run-homer-off-burt-hooton-caps-a-six-run-outburs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0623_1975_watson.png?v=1782407909</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Houston Astros History: Bob Watson &apos;s three-run homer off Burt Hooton caps a six-run outburst against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wayne (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Watson, 1975, Bob Watson &apos;s three-run homer off Burt Hooton caps a six-run outburst against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wayne</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-23-houston-astros-glenn-davis-slugs-a-two-run-shot-off-ted-power-in-the-bottom-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0623_1986_davis.png?v=1782407913</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis slugs a two-run shot off Ted Power in the bottom of the ninth to shock the Reds, 7-6. Davis had (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1986, Glenn Davis slugs a two-run shot off Ted Power in the bottom of the ninth to shock the Reds, 7-6. Davis had</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-23-houston-astros-eric-anthony-smacks-a-three-run-homer-off-jim-gott-in-the-top-of-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0623_1993_anthony.png?v=1782407918</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Houston Astros History: Eric Anthony smacks a three-run homer off Jim Gott in the top of the ninth to upend the Dodgers, 5-3. Luis (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Eric Anthony, 1993, Eric Anthony smacks a three-run homer off Jim Gott in the top of the ninth to upend the Dodgers, 5-3. Luis</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-23-houston-astros-derek-bell-caps-a-four-hit-night-with-the-game-winning-rbi-as-he-dr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0623_1995_bell.png?v=1782407923</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Houston Astros History: Derek Bell caps a four-hit night with the game-winning RBI as he drives home Brian Hunter for a 3-2 (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Derek Bell, 1995, Derek Bell caps a four-hit night with the game-winning RBI as he drives home Brian Hunter for a 3-2</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-24-houston-astros-bob-watson-belts-a-three-run-triple-off-san-francisco-s-bob-knepper</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0624_1977_watson.png?v=1782407927</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Houston Astros History: Bob Watson belts a three-run triple off San Francisco&apos;s Bob Knepper in the first inning. He then doubles and (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Watson, 1977, Bob Watson belts a three-run triple off San Francisco&apos;s Bob Knepper in the first inning. He then doubles and</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-24-houston-astros-joe-beckwith-makes-a-wild-throw-to-third-in-the-12th-inning-allowin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0624_1980_cedeno.png?v=1782407932</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Houston Astros History: Joe Beckwith makes a wild throw to third in the 12th inning, allowing Cesar Cedeno to score the winning run (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1980, Joe Beckwith makes a wild throw to third in the 12th inning, allowing Cesar Cedeno to score the winning run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-24-houston-astros-roger-clemens-becomes-the-majors-first-ten-game-winner-by-nipping-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0624_2004_clemens.png?v=1782407937</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens becomes the majors&apos; first ten-game winner by nipping the Pirates, 3-2, but the buzz is about a (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2004, Roger Clemens becomes the majors&apos; first ten-game winner by nipping the Pirates, 3-2, but the buzz is about a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-24-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-slams-two-home-runs-in-one-inning-and-three-in-the-gam</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0624_1994_bagwell.png?v=1782407942</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell slams two home runs in one inning and three in the game as Houston mauls the Dodgers, 16-4 (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1994, Jeff Bagwell slams two home runs in one inning and three in the game as Houston mauls the Dodgers, 16-4</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-24-houston-astros-craig-biggio-legs-out-the-658th-double-of-his-career-most-of-any-ri</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0624_2007_team.png?v=1782407947</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio legs out the 658th double of his career, most of any righthanded batter in major league history (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2007, Craig Biggio legs out the 658th double of his career, most of any righthanded batter in major league history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-the-astros-pass-the-one-million-mark-in-attendance-for-the-first-ti</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_1965_morgan.png?v=1782407952</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: The Astros pass the one million mark in attendance for the first time during a 6-2 victory over the Mets. A (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1965, The Astros pass the one million mark in attendance for the first time during a 6-2 victory over the Mets. A</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-a-batting-practice-line-drive-by-lee-maye-strikes-joe-morgan-breaki</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_1966_maye.png?v=1782407956</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: A batting-practice line-drive by Lee Maye strikes Joe Morgan , breaking his kneecap and forcing him to miss (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee Maye, 1966, A batting-practice line-drive by Lee Maye strikes Joe Morgan , breaking his kneecap and forcing him to miss</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-houston-erupts-for-a-team-record-19-runs-destroying-the-cubs-in-a-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_1995_bagwell.png?v=1782407961</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: Houston erupts for a team-record 19 runs, destroying the Cubs in a 19-6 laugher at the Dome. You might expect (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1995, Houston erupts for a team-record 19 runs, destroying the Cubs in a 19-6 laugher at the Dome. You might expect</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-adam-everett-s-bloop-triple-in-the-13th-inning-followed-by-willy-ta</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_2006_everett.png?v=1782407966</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: Adam Everett &apos;s bloop triple in the 13th inning followed by Willy Taveras &apos; RBI single salvage a 10-9 win (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Adam Everett, 2006, Adam Everett &apos;s bloop triple in the 13th inning followed by Willy Taveras &apos; RBI single salvage a 10-9 win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-cristian-javier-tosses-seven-hitless-innings-while-fanning-13-again</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:30-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_2022_team.png?v=1782407970</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: Cristian Javier tosses seven hitless innings while fanning 13 against the Yankees. Hector Neris and Ryan (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, Cristian Javier tosses seven hitless innings while fanning 13 against the Yankees. Hector Neris and Ryan</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-talk-about-getting-back-at-your-boss-backup-catcher-jack-hiatt-sing</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_1971_hiatt.png?v=1782407976</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: Talk about getting back at your boss! Backup catcher Jack Hiatt singles home Doug Rader with the winning run (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jack Hiatt, 1971, Talk about getting back at your boss! Backup catcher Jack Hiatt singles home Doug Rader with the winning run</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-philadelphia-76ers-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>The Greatest Philadelphia 76ers All-Stars of All Time</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/arizona-cardinals-ring-of-honor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>The Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor: Every Inductee</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-milwaukee-bucks-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>The Greatest Milwaukee Bucks All-Stars of All Time</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/atlanta-falcons-ring-of-honor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:20:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-NFL-ATL_f41d864e-663b-4a6a-9a6a-8d2583603ba1.jpg?v=1782408000</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor: Every Inductee</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-chicago-bulls-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:20:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-san-antonio-spurs-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/tennessee-titans-ring-of-honor</loc>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-phoenix-suns-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:23:54-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/washington-commanders-ring-of-fame</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:24:00-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-oklahoma-city-thunder-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:24:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>The Greatest Oklahoma City Thunder All-Stars of All Time</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-minnesota-timberwolves-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:24:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>The Greatest Minnesota Timberwolves All-Stars of All Time</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-portland-trail-blazers-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:24:17-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-golden-state-warriors-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:24:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>The Greatest Golden State Warriors All-Stars of All Time</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-washington-wizards-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:24:31-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-5-mets-due-to-heavy-financial-losses-rheingold-beer-announces-it-will-close-its-br</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0105_1974_team.png?v=1782408361</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Mets History: Due to heavy financial losses, Rheingold Beer announces it will close its Brooklyn-based plant (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1974, Due to heavy financial losses, Rheingold Beer announces it will close its Brooklyn-based plant</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-5-mets-the-mets-trade-vince-coleman-to-the-royals-along-with-500-000-reacquiring-k</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0105_1994_team.png?v=1782408365</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Mets History: The Mets trade Vince Coleman to the Royals along with $500,000, reacquiring Kevin McReynolds (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1994, The Mets trade Vince Coleman to the Royals along with $500,000, reacquiring Kevin McReynolds</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-16-mets-new-york-yankee-greats-mickey-mantle-and-whitey-ford-are-inducted-into-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0116_1974_team.png?v=1782408369</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Mets History: New York Yankee greats Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are inducted into the Hall of Fame (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1974, New York Yankee greats Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are inducted into the Hall of Fame</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-16-mets-new-york-mets-acquire-second-baseman-tim-teufel-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0116_1986_team.png?v=1782408374</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Mets History: New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1986, New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-16-mets-carlos-beltran-becomes-the-third-manager-to-lose-his-job-as-a-result-of-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0116_2000_team.png?v=1782408378</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Mets History: Carlos Beltran becomes the third manager to lose his job as a result of the sign-stealing scandal linked to the 2017 Astros (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2000, Carlos Beltran becomes the third manager to lose his job as a result of the sign-stealing scandal linked to the 2017 Astros</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-18-mets-tom-seaver-agrees-to-take-a-pay-cut-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0118_1975_team.png?v=1782408382</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 18 in Mets History: Tom Seaver agrees to take a pay cut (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1975, Tom Seaver agrees to take a pay cut</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-18-mets-the-new-york-mets-sign-carlos-beltran-to-play-center-field-for-the-next-se</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0118_2005_team.png?v=1782408387</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 18 in Mets History: The New York Mets sign Carlos Beltran to play center field for the next seven years. (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2005, The New York Mets sign Carlos Beltran to play center field for the next seven years.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-24-mets-nelson-doubleday-and-fred-wilpon-head-a-group-of-investors-who-purchase-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0124_1980_team.png?v=1782408391</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 24 in Mets History: Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon head a group of investors who purchase the New York Mets from the DeRoulet family for a reported  (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1980, Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon head a group of investors who purchase the New York Mets from the DeRoulet family for a reported </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-25-mets-willie-randolph-who-brought-new-york-within-one-game-of-a-world-series-app</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0125_2007_team.png?v=1782408395</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Mets History: Willie Randolph, who brought New York within one game of a World Series appearance, agrees to a $5.65 million, three-year deal to  (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2007, Willie Randolph, who brought New York within one game of a World Series appearance, agrees to a $5.65 million, three-year deal to </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-25-mets-the-mets-new-owners-are-formally-introduced-to-the-local-media-at-shea-sta</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0125_1980_team.png?v=1782408400</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Mets History: The Mets’ new owners are formally introduced to the local media at Shea Stadium’s Diamond Club. Nelson Doubleday will be the new c (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1980, The Mets’ new owners are formally introduced to the local media at Shea Stadium’s Diamond Club. Nelson Doubleday will be the new c</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-25-mets-new-york-mets-games-this-season-will-be-broadcast-by-wpix-channel-11-after</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0125_1999_team.png?v=1782408404</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Mets History: New York Mets games this season will be broadcast by WPIX, Channel 11, after being aired on WOR, Channel 9, since the club’s incep (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1999, New York Mets games this season will be broadcast by WPIX, Channel 11, after being aired on WOR, Channel 9, since the club’s incep</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-30-mets-1962-the-new-york-mets-sign-gil-hodges-for-33-000-the-veteran-first-basema</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0130_1962_team.png?v=1782408408</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 30 in Mets History: 1962 – The New York Mets sign Gil Hodges for $33,000. The veteran first baseman had been languishing on the Dodgers’ bench for the (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, 1962 – The New York Mets sign Gil Hodges for $33,000. The veteran first baseman had been languishing on the Dodgers’ bench for the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/january-31-mets-the-mets-sign-former-slugger-ralph-kiner-who-joins-lindsey-nelson-and-bob</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0131_1962_team.png?v=1782408413</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 31 in Mets History: The Mets sign former slugger Ralph Kiner, who joins Lindsey Nelson and Bob Murphy in the announcing booth. (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, The Mets sign former slugger Ralph Kiner, who joins Lindsey Nelson and Bob Murphy in the announcing booth.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/february-7-mets-jesse-orosco-joins-the-mets-as-the-unforgettable-player-to-be-named-later</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:26:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0207_1979_team.png?v=1782408417</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 7 in Mets History: Jesse Orosco Joins the Mets as the Unforgettable Player to be Named Later (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1979, Jesse Orosco Joins the Mets as the Unforgettable Player to be Named Later</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/february-10-mets-new-york-mets-come-to-terms-with-slugging-outfielder-george-foster-on-a-f</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0210_1982_team.png?v=1782408421</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 10 in Mets History: New York Mets come to terms with slugging outfielder George Foster on a five-year deal (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1982, New York Mets come to terms with slugging outfielder George Foster on a five-year deal</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/february-11-mets-ray-knight-signs-with-the-orioles-1987</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0211_1987_team.png?v=1782408426</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Mets History: Ray Knight signs with the Orioles (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1987, Ray Knight signs with the Orioles</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/february-11-mets-new-york-mets-announce-darryl-strawberry-will-rejoin-the-team-as-a-specia</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0211_2005_team.png?v=1782408430</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Mets History: New York Mets announce Darryl Strawberry will rejoin the team as a special outfield instructor (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2005, New York Mets announce Darryl Strawberry will rejoin the team as a special outfield instructor</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/february-11-mets-rickey-henderson-is-back-as-an-instructor-for-the-new-york-mets-2006</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:14-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0211_2006_team.png?v=1782408434</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Mets History: Rickey Henderson is back as an instructor for the New York Mets (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2006, Rickey Henderson is back as an instructor for the New York Mets</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/february-13-mets-the-new-york-mets-sign-veteran-pitcher-david-cone-to-a-minor-league-contr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:19-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0213_2003_team.png?v=1782408439</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 13 in Mets History: The New York Mets sign veteran pitcher David Cone to a minor league contract (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2003, The New York Mets sign veteran pitcher David Cone to a minor league contract</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/february-17-mets-mike-scott-of-pepperdine-university-pitches-a-3-0-perfect-game-against-ca</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:23-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0217_1976_team.png?v=1782408443</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 17 in Mets History: Mike Scott of Pepperdine University pitches a 3 – 0 perfect game against California Lutheran University (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1976, Mike Scott of Pepperdine University pitches a 3 – 0 perfect game against California Lutheran University</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/february-20-mets-casey-stengel-announces-65-year-old-rogers-hornsby-will-be-the-new-york-m</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0220_1962_team.png?v=1782408447</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 20 in Mets History: Casey Stengel announces 65-year old Rogers Hornsby will be the New York Meta hitting instructor (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, Casey Stengel announces 65-year old Rogers Hornsby will be the New York Meta hitting instructor</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-6-mets-fregosi-breaks-thumb-1972</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0306_1972_team.png?v=1782408452</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Mets History: Fregosi breaks thumb (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1972, Fregosi breaks thumb</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-9-mets-songwriters-ruth-roberts-and-bill-katz-introduced-the-official-met-theme-song</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0309_1963_team.png?v=1782408456</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 9 in Mets History: Songwriters Ruth Roberts and Bill Katz introduced the official Met theme song, Meet the Mets (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, Songwriters Ruth Roberts and Bill Katz introduced the official Met theme song, Meet the Mets</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-12-mets-yogi-berra-fines-willie-mays-1973</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0312_1973_team.png?v=1782408460</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 12 in Mets History: Yogi Berra fines Willie Mays (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1973, Yogi Berra fines Willie Mays</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-13-mets-mlb-lowered-mound-and-tightened-strike-zone-and-tries-an-experimental-ball-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0313_1969_team.png?v=1782408464</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 13 in Mets History: MLB lowered mound and tightened strike zone and tries an experimental ball (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1969, MLB lowered mound and tightened strike zone and tries an experimental ball</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-16-mets-in-one-of-the-highest-scoring-spring-training-games-ever-the-boston-red-sox</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0316_1967_team.png?v=1782408469</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 16 in Mets History: In one of the highest-scoring spring training games ever, the Boston Red Sox upend the New York Mets, 23 – 18. (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1967, In one of the highest-scoring spring training games ever, the Boston Red Sox upend the New York Mets, 23 – 18.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-19-mets-mets-pitcher-paul-wilson-s-comeback-halted-by-elbow-injury-tommy-john-surger</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0319_1999_team.png?v=1782408473</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 19 in Mets History: Mets Pitcher Paul Wilson’s Comeback Halted by Elbow Injury, Tommy John Surgery Follows (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1999, Mets Pitcher Paul Wilson’s Comeback Halted by Elbow Injury, Tommy John Surgery Follows</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-20-mets-new-york-yankees-announce-the-team-will-oppose-any-plan-that-would-enable-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:27:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0320_1961_team.png?v=1782408477</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 20 in Mets History: New York Yankees announce the team will oppose any plan that would enable the new National League expansion franchise in New York, (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1961, New York Yankees announce the team will oppose any plan that would enable the new National League expansion franchise in New York,</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-20-mets-in-an-exhibition-game-played-in-puerto-rico-willie-mays-substitutes-for-new</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0320_1973_team.png?v=1782408482</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 20 in Mets History: In an exhibition game played in Puerto Rico, Willie Mays substitutes for New York Mets manager Yogi Berra and leads his team to a  (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1973, In an exhibition game played in Puerto Rico, Willie Mays substitutes for New York Mets manager Yogi Berra and leads his team to a </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-23-mets-the-new-york-mets-trade-popular-shortstop-bud-harrelson-to-the-philadelphia</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0323_1978_team.png?v=1782408486</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 23 in Mets History: The New York Mets trade popular shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer Fred Andrews. (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1978, The New York Mets trade popular shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer Fred Andrews.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-24-mets-radio-broadcast-exhibition-game-new-york-mets-vs-kansas-city-a-s-1962-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0324_1962_team.png?v=1782408490</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 24 in Mets History: Radio Broadcast – Exhibition Game New York Mets vs Kansas City A’s 1962 (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, Radio Broadcast – Exhibition Game New York Mets vs Kansas City A’s 1962</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-24-mets-the-ny-state-senate-approves-55-million-in-funding-to-build-a-new-stadium-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0324_1961_team.png?v=1782408494</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 24 in Mets History: The NY State Senate approves $55 million in funding to build a new stadium in Flushing Meadows Park for the new National League’s  (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1961, The NY State Senate approves $55 million in funding to build a new stadium in Flushing Meadows Park for the new National League’s </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-28-mets-tom-seaver-trade-to-dodgers-called-off-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0328_1976_team.png?v=1782408498</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 28 in Mets History: Tom Seaver trade to Dodgers called off (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1976, Tom Seaver trade to Dodgers called off</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-28-mets-new-york-mets-pitcher-named-sidd-finch-featured-on-sports-illustrated-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0328_1985_team.png?v=1782408505</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 28 in Mets History: New York Mets pitcher named Sidd Finch Featured on Sports Illustrated (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1985, New York Mets pitcher named Sidd Finch Featured on Sports Illustrated</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-29-mets-chicago-cubs-open-the-major-league-season-at-the-tokyo-dome-by-defeating-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0329_2000_team.png?v=1782408509</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 29 in Mets History: Chicago Cubs open the major league season at the Tokyo Dome by defeating the New York Mets, 5 – 3 (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2000, Chicago Cubs open the major league season at the Tokyo Dome by defeating the New York Mets, 5 – 3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-30-mets-at-the-tokyo-dome-the-new-york-mets-defeat-the-chicago-cubs-in-11-innings-20</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0330_2000_team.png?v=1782408514</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Mets History: At the Tokyo Dome the New York Mets defeat the Chicago Cubs in 11 innings (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2000, At the Tokyo Dome the New York Mets defeat the Chicago Cubs in 11 innings</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-30-mets-three-mets-accused-in-rape-1991</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0330_1991_team.png?v=1782408518</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Mets History: Three Mets accused in rape (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1991, Three Mets accused in rape</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-30-mets-the-new-york-mets-prospect-brian-cole-is-killed-when-his-suv-flips-over-2001</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0330_2001_team.png?v=1782408522</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Mets History: The New York Mets prospect, Brian Cole is killed when his SUV flips over (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2001, The New York Mets prospect, Brian Cole is killed when his SUV flips over</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-30-mets-major-league-baseball-returns-to-brooklyn-for-a-day-when-the-mets-appear-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0330_2003_team.png?v=1782408527</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Mets History: Major League baseball returns to Brooklyn for a day when the Mets appear at KeySpan Park (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2003, Major League baseball returns to Brooklyn for a day when the Mets appear at KeySpan Park</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/march-31-mets-pittsburgh-pirates-move-into-their-new-262-million-home-at-pnc-park-2001</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:28:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0331_2001_team.png?v=1782408537</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Mets History: Pittsburgh Pirates move into their new $262 million home at PNC Park (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2001, Pittsburgh Pirates move into their new $262 million home at PNC Park</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-3-mets-new-york-mets-sign-tom-seaver-to-first-contract-1966</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0403_1966_team.png?v=1782408541</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 3 in Mets History: New York Mets sign Tom Seaver to first contract (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1966, New York Mets sign Tom Seaver to first contract</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-4-mets-mets-clout-6-homeruns-on-opening-day-1988</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0404_1988_team.png?v=1782408546</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Mets History: Mets clout 6 homeruns on opening day (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1988, Mets clout 6 homeruns on opening day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-5-mets-rusty-staub-acquired-by-new-york-mets-1972</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0405_1972_team.png?v=1782408551</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Mets History: Rusty Staub acquired by New York Mets (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1972, Rusty Staub acquired by New York Mets</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-5-mets-tom-seaver-returns-to-shea-for-the-first-time-since-1977-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0405_1983_team.png?v=1782408555</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Mets History: Tom Seaver returns to Shea for the first time since 1977 (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1983, Tom Seaver returns to Shea for the first time since 1977</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-9-mets-gary-carter-drives-in-his-1-000th-career-run-with-an-8th-inning-single-that-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0409_1987_team.png?v=1782408559</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Mets History: Gary Carter drives in his 1,000th career run with an 8th-inning single that scores Lenny Dykstra as the Mets defeat Pittsburgh, 4  (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1987, Gary Carter drives in his 1,000th career run with an 8th-inning single that scores Lenny Dykstra as the Mets defeat Pittsburgh, 4 </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-11-mets-new-york-mets-play-their-first-game-an-11-4-loss-to-the-st-louis-cardinals-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0411_1962_team.png?v=1782408564</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Mets History: New York Mets play their first game-an 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, New York Mets play their first game-an 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-11-mets-spahn-wins-his-328th-and-becomes-all-time-leader-for-lefthanded-pitcher-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0411_1963_team.png?v=1782408568</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Mets History: Spahn wins his 328th and becomes all time leader for lefthanded pitcher (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, Spahn wins his 328th and becomes all time leader for lefthanded pitcher</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-11-mets-new-york-mets-at-baltimore-orioles-classic-baseball-broadcasts-1964</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0411_1964_team.png?v=1782408573</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Mets History: New York Mets at Baltimore Orioles Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1964, New York Mets at Baltimore Orioles Classic Baseball Broadcasts</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-13-mets-tom-seaver-makes-his-major-league-debut-for-the-new-york-mets-1967</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0413_1967_team.png?v=1782408577</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Mets History: Tom Seaver makes his major league debut for the New York Mets (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1967, Tom Seaver makes his major league debut for the New York Mets</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-13-mets-new-york-mets-first-home-game-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0413_1962_team.png?v=1782408581</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Mets History: new york mets first home game (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, new york mets first home game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-15-mets-jackie-robinson-number-42-retired-across-baseball-1997</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0415_1997_team.png?v=1782408586</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Mets History: Jackie Robinson number 42 retired across baseball (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1997, Jackie Robinson number 42 retired across baseball</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-17-mets-ted-simmons-homers-from-both-sides-of-the-plate-while-teammate-ted-sizemore</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0417_1975_team.png?v=1782408590</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Mets History: Ted Simmons homers from both sides of the plate‚ while teammate Ted Sizemore ties a record with 3 errors in an inning (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1975, Ted Simmons homers from both sides of the plate‚ while teammate Ted Sizemore ties a record with 3 errors in an inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-18-mets-nolan-ryan-strikes-out-15-batters-and-pitches-a-one-hitter-for-his-first-car</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0418_1970_team.png?v=1782408595</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Mets History: Nolan Ryan strikes out 15 batters and pitches a one-hitter for his first career shutout a 7-0 win over the Phillies (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1970, Nolan Ryan strikes out 15 batters and pitches a one-hitter for his first career shutout a 7-0 win over the Phillies</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-18-mets-david-wright-singles-against-the-florida-marlins-to-extend-his-hitting-strea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:29:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0418_2007_team.png?v=1782408599</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Mets History: David Wright singles against the Florida Marlins to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, the longest in New York Mets’ history (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2007, David Wright singles against the Florida Marlins to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, the longest in New York Mets’ history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-19-mets-the-mets-trade-tim-foli-along-with-minor-league-prospect-greg-field-to-the-p</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0419_1979_team.png?v=1782408603</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Mets History: The Mets trade Tim Foli, along with minor league prospect Greg Field, to the Pirates in exchange for second baseman Frank Taveras (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1979, The Mets trade Tim Foli, along with minor league prospect Greg Field, to the Pirates in exchange for second baseman Frank Taveras</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-21-mets-milwaukee-braves-at-new-york-mets-game-1-full-radio-broadcast-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0421_1963_team.png?v=1782408608</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Mets History: Milwaukee Braves at New York Mets Game 1 Full Radio Broadcast (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, Milwaukee Braves at New York Mets Game 1 Full Radio Broadcast</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-22-mets-john-roseboro-delivers-a-walk-off-hit-giving-sandy-koufax-the-win-april-22-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0422_1965_team.png?v=1782408613</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Mets History: John Roseboro delivers a walk off hit giving Sandy Koufax the win April 22 1965 (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1965, John Roseboro delivers a walk off hit giving Sandy Koufax the win April 22 1965</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-22-mets-tom-seaver-ties-nl-record-by-striking-out-19-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0422_1970_team.png?v=1782408617</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Mets History: Tom Seaver ties NL record by striking out 19 (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1970, Tom Seaver ties NL record by striking out 19</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-23-mets-new-york-mets-win-their-first-game-after-nine-consecutive-losses-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0423_1962_team.png?v=1782408622</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Mets History: New York Mets win their first game-after nine consecutive losses (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, New York Mets win their first game-after nine consecutive losses</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-23-mets-full-radio-broadcast-april-23-1965-the-mets-stage-a-6-run-comeback-to-beat-g</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0423_1965_team.png?v=1782408626</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Mets History: Full Radio Broadcast April 23, 1965 the Mets stage a 6 run comeback to beat Giants in 11 innings (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1965, Full Radio Broadcast April 23, 1965 the Mets stage a 6 run comeback to beat Giants in 11 innings</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-23-mets-andre-dawson-slams-his-300th-homerun-in-cubs-4-2-loss-1989</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0423_1989_team.png?v=1782408630</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Mets History: Andre Dawson slams his 300th homerun in Cubs 4-2 loss (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1989, Andre Dawson slams his 300th homerun in Cubs 4-2 loss</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-24-mets-commissioner-ford-frick-fines-casey-stengel-500-for-appearing-in-uniform-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0424_1962_team.png?v=1782408634</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Mets History: Commissioner Ford Frick fines Casey Stengel $500 for appearing in uniform for a beer advertisement (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, Commissioner Ford Frick fines Casey Stengel $500 for appearing in uniform for a beer advertisement</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-25-mets-dwight-gooden-becomes-the-first-teenager-to-strikeout-10-batters-1984</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0425_1984_team.png?v=1782408639</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Mets History: Dwight Gooden becomes the first teenager to strikeout 10 batters (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1984, Dwight Gooden becomes the first teenager to strikeout 10 batters</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-25-mets-new-york-mets-at-cincinnati-reds-radio-broadcast-baseball-4-25-1962-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0425_1962_team.png?v=1782408643</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Mets History: New York Mets at Cincinnati Reds Radio Broadcast Baseball 4.25.1962 (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, New York Mets at Cincinnati Reds Radio Broadcast Baseball 4.25.1962</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-25-mets-david-wright-becomes-mets-all-time-rbi-leader-2012</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0425_2012_team.png?v=1782408648</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Mets History: David Wright becomes Mets All Time RBI leader (2012)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2012, David Wright becomes Mets All Time RBI leader</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-26-mets-radio-broadcast-new-york-mets-vs-pittsburgh-pirates-april-26-1963-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0426_1963_team.png?v=1782408652</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Mets History: Radio Broadcast New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates April 26 1963 (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, Radio Broadcast New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates April 26 1963</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-26-mets-keith-hernandez-reaches-1000-rbi-1988</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:30:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0426_1988_team.png?v=1782408656</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Mets History: Keith Hernandez reaches 1000 RBI (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1988, Keith Hernandez reaches 1000 RBI</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-27-mets-at-dodger-stadium-mike-piazza-ties-carlton-fisk-for-the-most-career-homers-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0427_2004_team.png?v=1782408661</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Mets History: At Dodger Stadium, Mike Piazza ties Carlton Fisk for the most career homers by a catcher (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2004, At Dodger Stadium, Mike Piazza ties Carlton Fisk for the most career homers by a catcher</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/april-29-mets-new-york-mets-broadcaster-lindsey-nelson-delivers-the-play-by-play-of-a-game</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0429_1965_team.png?v=1782408666</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Mets History: New York Mets broadcaster Lindsey Nelson delivers the play-by-play of a game at the Astrodome from a hanging gondola (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1965, New York Mets broadcaster Lindsey Nelson delivers the play-by-play of a game at the Astrodome from a hanging gondola</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-1-mets-mets-starter-pete-falcone-sets-a-franchise-record-when-he-strikes-out-the-first</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0501_1980_team.png?v=1782408670</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Mets History: Mets starter Pete Falcone sets a franchise record when he strikes out the first six batters he faces (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1980, Mets starter Pete Falcone sets a franchise record when he strikes out the first six batters he faces</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-1-mets-the-mets-are-fined-by-commissioner-bowie-kuhn-as-the-result-of-disparaging-rema</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0501_1980_team_21d252e5-1994-4f9a-8b48-e189a293bd66.png?v=1782408674</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Mets History: The Mets are fined by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn as the result of disparaging remarks made against the Yankees by Jerry Della Femina, (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1980, The Mets are fined by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn as the result of disparaging remarks made against the Yankees by Jerry Della Femina,</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-2-mets-tim-raines-is-grand-in-his-debut-for-the-expos-1987</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0502_1987_team.png?v=1782408679</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Mets History: Tim Raines is Grand in his debut for the Expos (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1987, Tim Raines is Grand in his debut for the Expos</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-5-mets-mays-hits-titanic-blast-polo-grounds-his-last-homerun-at-his-former-home-propel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0505_1963_team.png?v=1782408683</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Mets History: Mays hits titanic blast @ Polo Grounds – his last homerun at his former home propels Giants into first place (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, Mays hits titanic blast @ Polo Grounds – his last homerun at his former home propels Giants into first place</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-5-mets-two-time-cy-young-award-winner-johan-santana-wins-his-first-game-since-undergoi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0505_2012_team.png?v=1782408688</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Mets History: Two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana wins his first game since undergoing shoulder surgery towards the end of the 2010 sea (2012)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2012, Two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana wins his first game since undergoing shoulder surgery towards the end of the 2010 sea</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-6-mets-daryl-strawberry-makes-his-debut-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0506_1983_team.png?v=1782408692</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Mets History: Daryl Strawberry makes his debut (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1983, Daryl Strawberry makes his debut</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-7-mets-wes-paker-completes-cycle-in-10th-driving-in-winning-runs-for-dodgers-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0507_1970_team.png?v=1782408696</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Mets History: Wes Paker completes cycle in 10th driving in winning runs for Dodgers (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1970, Wes Paker completes cycle in 10th driving in winning runs for Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-7-mets-barto-colon-becomes-oldest-player-to-hit-his-first-career-homerun-2016</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0507_2016_team.png?v=1782408703</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Mets History: Barto Colon becomes oldest player to hit his first career homerun (2016)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2016, Barto Colon becomes oldest player to hit his first career homerun</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-8-mets-new-york-announces-that-it-will-be-known-as-the-mets-short-for-metropolitans-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0508_1961_team.png?v=1782408709</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 8 in Mets History: New York announces that it will be known as the Mets, short for Metropolitans (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1961, New York announces that it will be known as the Mets, short for Metropolitans</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-8-mets-the-new-york-metropolitan-baseball-club-inc-announces-the-new-york-national-lea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0508_1961_team_c803d423-78df-49c1-ade6-484b3e3b8bcd.png?v=1782408714</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 8 in Mets History: The New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, Inc. announces the New York National League franchise’s team nickname will be the Mets. (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1961, The New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, Inc. announces the New York National League franchise’s team nickname will be the Mets.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-8-mets-jon-matlack-s-is-hit-in-forehead-with-a-line-drive-off-marty-perez-bat-1973</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0508_1973_team.png?v=1782408718</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 8 in Mets History: Jon Matlack’s is hit in forehead with a line drive off Marty Perez Bat (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1973, Jon Matlack’s is hit in forehead with a line drive off Marty Perez Bat</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-9-mets-yogi-berra-retires-1965</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0509_1965_team.png?v=1782408723</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Mets History: Yogi Berra retires (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1965, Yogi Berra retires</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-9-mets-kevin-elster-errorless-streak-ends-at-88-1989</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0509_1989_team.png?v=1782408727</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Mets History: Kevin Elster errorless streak ends at 88 (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1989, Kevin Elster errorless streak ends at 88</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-9-mets-umpire-joe-west-ejects-two-television-cameramen-from-shea-stadium-when-they-all</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 9 in Mets History: Umpire Joe West ejects two television cameramen from Shea Stadium when they allow the Mets to view replays of a controversial play (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1984, Umpire Joe West ejects two television cameramen from Shea Stadium when they allow the Mets to view replays of a controversial play</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-9-mets-chipper-jones-hits-his-first-homerun-1995</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 9 in Mets History: Chipper Jones hits his first homerun (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1995, Chipper Jones hits his first homerun</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-11-mets-new-york-mets-acquire-willie-mays-from-the-san-francisco-giants-for-pitcher-ch</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0511_1972_team.png?v=1782408741</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Mets History: New York Mets acquire Willie Mays from the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Charlie Williams and $50,000 (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1972, New York Mets acquire Willie Mays from the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Charlie Williams and $50,000</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-11-mets-tom-seaver-wins-his-100th-game-in-a-2-1-new-york-mets-victory-over-the-los-ang</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 11 in Mets History: Tom Seaver wins his 100th game in a 2 – 1 New York Mets victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1972, Tom Seaver wins his 100th game in a 2 – 1 New York Mets victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-12-mets-new-york-mets-reliever-craig-anderson-wins-both-ends-of-a-doubleheader-on-walk</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0512_1962_team.png?v=1782408750</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Mets History: New York Mets reliever Craig Anderson wins both ends of a doubleheader on walk off’s- then loses 16 straight (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, New York Mets reliever Craig Anderson wins both ends of a doubleheader on walk off’s- then loses 16 straight</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-14-mets-willie-mays-playing-his-first-game-with-the-new-york-mets-hits-a-game-winning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0514_1972_team.png?v=1782408754</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Mets History: Willie Mays, playing his first game with the New York Mets, hits a game-winning home run against his former teammates (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1972, Willie Mays, playing his first game with the New York Mets, hits a game-winning home run against his former teammates</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-15-mets-the-historic-pitching-performances-of-tom-seaver-and-gary-gentry-in-1970-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0515_1970_team.png?v=1782408758</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Mets History: The Historic Pitching Performances of Tom Seaver and Gary Gentry in 1970 (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1970, The Historic Pitching Performances of Tom Seaver and Gary Gentry in 1970</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-16-mets-mets-catcher-gary-carter-hits-his-299th-career-home-run-connecting-for-a-three</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0516_1988_team.png?v=1782408763</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Mets History: Mets catcher Gary Carter hits his 299th career home run, connecting for a three-run round tripper off Greg Booker in the seventh i (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1988, Mets catcher Gary Carter hits his 299th career home run, connecting for a three-run round tripper off Greg Booker in the seventh i</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-17-mets-giants-win-fog-delayed-game-on-11th-inning-walk-off-by-john-almafitano-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 17 in Mets History: Giants win fog delayed game on 11th inning Walk off by John Almafitano (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, Giants win fog delayed game on 11th inning Walk off by John Almafitano</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-houston-astros-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-HOU_8794ec54-82d4-4172-89d2-2b8923875c61.jpg?v=1782408771</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Houston Astros Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-18-mets-warren-spahn-tops-the-mets-5-2-on-3-hitter-hank-aaron-and-gil-hodges-homer-196</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 18 in Mets History: Warren Spahn tops the Mets 5-2 on 3 hitter Hank Aaron and Gil Hodges homer (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, Warren Spahn tops the Mets 5-2 on 3 hitter Hank Aaron and Gil Hodges homer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-18-mets-bob-bailey-hits-a-walk-off-grandslam-on-victoria-day-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 18 in Mets History: Bob Bailey hits a walk off Grandslam on Victoria Day (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1970, Bob Bailey hits a walk off Grandslam on Victoria Day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-athletics-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Every Athletics Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-22-mets-los-angeles-s-don-drysdale-beats-the-mets-7-3-despite-duke-sniders-homerun-vs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0522_1963_team.png?v=1782408780</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Mets History: Los Angeles’s Don Drysdale beats the Mets, 7 – 3 despite Duke Sniders homerun vs his former teammates (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, Los Angeles’s Don Drysdale beats the Mets, 7 – 3 despite Duke Sniders homerun vs his former teammates</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-22-mets-atlanta-braves-slugger-hank-aaron-is-lifted-for-a-pinch-hitter-for-the-first-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0522_1969_team.png?v=1782408784</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Mets History: Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron is lifted for a pinch-hitter for the first time in his major league career (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1969, Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron is lifted for a pinch-hitter for the first time in his major league career</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-22-mets-pedro-guerrero-throws-his-bat-at-david-cone-after-being-hit-by-a-pitch-in-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0522_1988_team.png?v=1782408788</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Mets History: Pedro Guerrero throws his bat at David Cone after being hit by a pitch in the Dodgers’ 5 – 2 loss to the Mets. He will be suspende (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1988, Pedro Guerrero throws his bat at David Cone after being hit by a pitch in the Dodgers’ 5 – 2 loss to the Mets. He will be suspende</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-toronto-blue-jays-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_879a4438-88a8-4f87-b13f-7e33ae1c7ddb.png?v=1782408790</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Toronto Blue Jays Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-22-mets-the-mets-acquire-catcher-mike-piazza-from-the-marlins-in-exchange-for-of-prest</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0522_1998_team.png?v=1782408796</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Mets History: The Mets acquire catcher Mike Piazza from the Marlins in exchange for OF Preston Wilson, P Ed Yarnall and a player to be named. Pi (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1998, The Mets acquire catcher Mike Piazza from the Marlins in exchange for OF Preston Wilson, P Ed Yarnall and a player to be named. Pi</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-23-mets-the-mets-win-their-first-subway-series-against-the-crosstown-yankees-since-199</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0523_2010_team.png?v=1782408800</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Mets History: The Mets win their first subway series against the crosstown Yankees since 1998 with a 6 – 4 victory. Jason Bay homers twice – onl (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2010, The Mets win their first subway series against the crosstown Yankees since 1998 with a 6 – 4 victory. Jason Bay homers twice – onl</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-24-mets-musial-and-gibson-homer-as-st-louis-gets-by-mets-10-4-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0524_1963_team.png?v=1782408805</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Mets History: Musial and Gibson homer as St Louis gets by Mets 10-4 (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, Musial and Gibson homer as St Louis gets by Mets 10-4</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-atlanta-braves-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/1215-ATG-MLB-ATL_48beebac-6999-4652-a4f6-7c9d099ed43e.jpg?v=1782408809</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-24-mets-the-new-york-mets-defeat-the-los-angeles-dodgers-7-3-in-19-innings-at-dodger-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0524_1973_team.png?v=1782408810</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Mets History: The New York Mets defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7 – 3, in 19 innings at Dodger Stadium (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1973, The New York Mets defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7 – 3, in 19 innings at Dodger Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-milwaukee-brewers-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Every Milwaukee Brewers Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-st-louis-cardinals-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:35-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-STL_529fc4e0-c1a1-4c44-a4a9-6e4deeb26a91.jpg?v=1782408814</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-25-mets-lindsey-nelson-was-born-on-may-25-1919-1919</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0525_1919_team.png?v=1782408815</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Mets History: Lindsey Nelson was born on May 25, 1919 (1919)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1919, Lindsey Nelson was born on May 25, 1919</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-26-mets-st-louis-cardinals-vs-new-york-radio-broadcast-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0526_1963_team.png?v=1782408819</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 26 in Mets History: St Louis Cardinals vs New York Radio Broadcast (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, St Louis Cardinals vs New York Radio Broadcast</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-28-mets-jerry-kidman-sets-the-mets-strikeout-record-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 28 in Mets History: Jerry Kidman sets the Mets strikeout record (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1969, Jerry Kidman sets the Mets strikeout record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-chicago-cubs-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:48-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/may-31-mets-at-shea-stadium-the-new-york-mets-and-the-san-francisco-giants-play-the-longes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0531_1964_team.png?v=1782408828</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Mets History: At Shea Stadium, the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants play the longest doubleheader in major league history – 9 hours, 5 (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1964, At Shea Stadium, the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants play the longest doubleheader in major league history – 9 hours, 5</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-2-mets-mays-in-action-june-2-1962-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 2 in Mets History: Mays in action June 2 1962 (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, Mays in action June 2 1962</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-arizona-diamondbacks-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:33:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 3 in Mets History: Tom Seaver strikes out 14 batters in eight innings en route to the Mets’ 5-2 win over L.A. at Shea Stadium. The victory, fueled by (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1969, Tom Seaver strikes out 14 batters in eight innings en route to the Mets’ 5-2 win over L.A. at Shea Stadium. The victory, fueled by</image:caption>
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      <image:title>June 4 in Mets History: Mets right fielder Dave Kingman, in the team’s 11-0 victory at Dodger Stadium, hits three home runs. (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1976, Mets right fielder Dave Kingman, in the team’s 11-0 victory at Dodger Stadium, hits three home runs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>June 6 in Mets History: Eddie Murray passes Mickey Mantle for most RBI as switch hitter (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1992, Eddie Murray passes Mickey Mantle for most RBI as switch hitter</image:caption>
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      <image:title>June 7 in Mets History: Snider hits walk off for the Mets (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, Snider hits walk off for the Mets</image:caption>
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  </url>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:34:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 7 in Mets History: New York Mets bypass Arizona State star and future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1966, New York Mets bypass Arizona State star and future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson</image:caption>
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  </url>
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    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-8-mets-rick-monday-is-the-first-first-round-pick-of-amateur-free-agent-draft-1965</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:34:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 8 in Mets History: Rick Monday is the first, first round pick of amateur free agent draft (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1965, Rick Monday is the first, first round pick of amateur free agent draft</image:caption>
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      <image:title>June 8 in Mets History: Bat Day at Candlestick Park is postponed when the Mets refuse to play their scheduled game in San Francisco, out of respect for re (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1968, Bat Day at Candlestick Park is postponed when the Mets refuse to play their scheduled game in San Francisco, out of respect for re</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-10-mets-ford-frick-award-winner-lindsey-nelson-passes-away-1995</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:34:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 10 in Mets History: Ford Frick Award winner Lindsey Nelson passes away (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1995, Ford Frick Award winner Lindsey Nelson passes away</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-11-mets-adolfo-phillips-enjoys-a-career-day-for-the-chicago-cubs-powers-3-homers-vs-m</loc>
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      <image:title>June 11 in Mets History: Adolfo Phillips enjoys a career day for the Chicago Cubs – Powers 3 homers vs Mets (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1967, Adolfo Phillips enjoys a career day for the Chicago Cubs – Powers 3 homers vs Mets</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-11-mets-von-hayes-becomes-the-first-player-to-hit-two-home-runs-in-the-first-inning-1</loc>
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      <image:title>June 11 in Mets History: Von Hayes becomes the first player to hit two home runs in the first inning (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1985, Von Hayes becomes the first player to hit two home runs in the first inning</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-washington-nationals-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:34:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:34:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 12 in Mets History: Tom Seaver makes his final appearance for New York Mets (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1977, Tom Seaver makes his final appearance for New York Mets</image:caption>
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  </url>
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    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-13-mets-the-mets-sweep-the-giants-in-a-twin-bill-at-candlestick-park-the-gaints-pick</loc>
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      <image:title>June 13 in Mets History: The Mets sweep the Giants in a twin bill at Candlestick Park, The Gaints pick up Darrell Evans in a trade (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1976, The Mets sweep the Giants in a twin bill at Candlestick Park, The Gaints pick up Darrell Evans in a trade</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:34:47-04:00</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-14-mets-duke-snider-hits-400th-home-run-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:34:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 14 in Mets History: Duke Snider hits 400th home run (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, Duke Snider hits 400th home run</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-14-mets-reds-starter-jim-maloney-who-strikes-out-18-batters-no-hits-the-mets-for-ten</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:34:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 14 in Mets History: Reds starter Jim Maloney, who strikes out 18 batters, no-hits the Mets for ten innings, but loses 1-0 (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1965, Reds starter Jim Maloney, who strikes out 18 batters, no-hits the Mets for ten innings, but loses 1-0</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-philadelphia-phillies-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:34:57-04:00</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-15-mets-kingman-traded-to-the-padres-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:34:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 15 in Mets History: Kingman traded to the Padres (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1977, Kingman traded to the Padres</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-15-mets-new-york-mets-acquire-first-baseman-donn-clendenon-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 15 in Mets History: New York Mets acquire first baseman Donn Clendenon (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1969, New York Mets acquire first baseman Donn Clendenon</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-pittsburgh-pirates-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-PIRATES_7fe859ec-b129-4134-9557-51a41ffe5834.jpg?v=1782408905</image:loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-15-mets-new-york-mets-trade-franchise-pitcher-tom-seaver-just-moments-before-the-trad</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 15 in Mets History: New York Mets trade franchise pitcher Tom Seaver just moments before the trading deadline (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1977, New York Mets trade franchise pitcher Tom Seaver just moments before the trading deadline</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-15-mets-cardinals-trade-keith-hernandez-to-mets-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 15 in Mets History: Cardinals trade Keith Hernandez to Mets (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1983, Cardinals trade Keith Hernandez to Mets</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-texas-rangers-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:13-04:00</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-tampa-bay-rays-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:16-04:00</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-18-mets-hank-aaron-hits-only-the-3rd-homersun-into-centerfield-bleachers-at-the-polo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 18 in Mets History: Hank Aaron hits only the 3rd homersun into centerfield bleachers at the polo grounds (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, Hank Aaron hits only the 3rd homersun into centerfield bleachers at the polo grounds</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-19-mets-dwight-gooden-with-the-mets-5-3-victory-over-the-expos-wins-his-100th-career</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 19 in Mets History: Dwight Gooden, with the Mets’ 5-3 victory over the Expos, wins his 100th career game. Gooden’s 100-37 career total at the century  (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1989, Dwight Gooden, with the Mets’ 5-3 victory over the Expos, wins his 100th career game. Gooden’s 100-37 career total at the century </image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-21-mets-rube-foster-of-the-red-sox-no-hits-the-yankees-2-0-for-the-first-no-hitter-in</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0621_1916_team.png?v=1782408925</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Mets History: Rube Foster of the Red Sox no-hits the Yankees 2 – 0, for the first no-hitter in Fenway Park, beating Bob Shawkey, 2 – 0. Harry Ho (1916)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1916, Rube Foster of the Red Sox no-hits the Yankees 2 – 0, for the first no-hitter in Fenway Park, beating Bob Shawkey, 2 – 0. Harry Ho</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-cincinnati-reds-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:26-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-CIN_be0e98dc-b6fc-4fc5-a385-6b424bdde6b4.jpg?v=1782408925</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-21-mets-jim-bunning-pitches-a-perfect-game-for-the-philadelphia-phillies-first-since</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0621_1964_team.png?v=1782408929</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Mets History: Jim Bunning pitches a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies first since 1922 (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1964, Jim Bunning pitches a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies first since 1922</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-22-mets-tom-seaver-announces-his-retirement-after-a-brief-comeback-attempt-with-the-n</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0622_1987_team.png?v=1782408934</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Mets History: Tom Seaver announces his retirement after a brief comeback attempt with the New York Mets (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1987, Tom Seaver announces his retirement after a brief comeback attempt with the New York Mets</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-boston-red-sox-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:38-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-BOS_19317b10-0b37-48e1-9907-bdb3da6004c6.jpg?v=1782408937</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-22-mets-al-jackson-throws-the-first-one-hitter-in-franchise-history-when-the-mets-bea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0622_1962_team.png?v=1782408938</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Mets History: Al Jackson throws the first one-hitter in franchise history when the Mets beat the Colt .45’s, the National League’s other expansi (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1962, Al Jackson throws the first one-hitter in franchise history when the Mets beat the Colt .45’s, the National League’s other expansi</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-23-mets-jimmy-piersall-celebrates-his-100th-career-home-run-by-running-the-bases-back</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0623_1963_team.png?v=1782408943</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Mets History: Jimmy Piersall celebrates his 100th career home run by running the bases backward (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1963, Jimmy Piersall celebrates his 100th career home run by running the bases backward</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-colorado-rockies-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:46-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_61e70afe-f020-469a-9d19-8bc5755303c0.png?v=1782408946</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Colorado Rockies Hall of Famer</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-23-mets-felix-hernandez-becomes-the-first-pitcher-in-the-31-year-history-of-the-seatt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0623_2008_team.png?v=1782408947</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Mets History: Felix Hernandez becomes the first pitcher in the 31-year history of the Seattle Mariner franchise to hit a home run (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 2008, Felix Hernandez becomes the first pitcher in the 31-year history of the Seattle Mariner franchise to hit a home run</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-mets-history/june-24-mets-dick-allen-is-fined-2-500-and-suspended-indefinitely-when-he-fails-to-appear</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-mets_0624_1969_team.png?v=1782408952</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Mets History: Dick Allen is fined $2,500 and suspended indefinitely when he fails to appear for the Phillies doubleheader game with the Mets (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mets: Mets, 1969, Dick Allen is fined $2,500 and suspended indefinitely when he fails to appear for the Phillies doubleheader game with the Mets</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-kansas-city-royals-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:54-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-KCR_4e14f3a0-21bd-4f90-afe0-f93e6c2c9e1e.jpg?v=1782408954</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Kansas City Royals Hall of Famer</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-detroit-tigers-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:35:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Every Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-minnesota-twins-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:36:04-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-MIN_398f98d2-efe1-40c6-936e-6a3bd3612da4.jpg?v=1782408964</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-chicago-white-sox-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:36:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-CWS_e4a01bab-8198-45e8-8b87-df6a044c00c6.jpg?v=1782408971</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Chicago White Sox Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-los-angeles-angels-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:39:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_a346b906-6c0f-4645-a77b-a05eb272de7e.png?v=1782409164</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Los Angeles Angels Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/boston-red-sox-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:41:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-BOS_58b5228f-ed35-497b-b290-d5b18a3c5a87.jpg?v=1782409319</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Boston Red Sox</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/boston-celtics-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_75d463d0-8edd-4a0a-bce3-f3746d873a93.png?v=1782409604</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Boston Celtics</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/edmonton-oilers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-548817406730924824_1a706aee-b826-4d79-b386-26a7745b6243.png?v=1782409826</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Edmonton Oilers</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/philadelphia-phillies-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:19-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/PHILLIES-ATG_e25f460c-8d19-4604-bf47-e2904496d223.jpg?v=1782409459</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Philadelphia Phillies</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/toronto-blue-jays-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:42:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_d3134fb2-1da5-4ae6-8d57-d4c7a04241f9.png?v=1782409330</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Toronto Blue Jays</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/baltimore-orioles-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:42:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-BAL_8d7ae654-0f56-4dec-ada7-c8cb09960a32.jpg?v=1782409341</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Baltimore Orioles</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/tampa-bay-rays-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:42:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_b0142768-3faa-4d88-9ed6-5871827d9799.png?v=1782409350</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Tampa Bay Rays</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/detroit-tigers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:42:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-DET_7d11604b-681a-4cdb-b43e-94719953bdfa.jpg?v=1782409359</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Detroit Tigers</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/kansas-city-royals-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:42:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-KCR_5de73798-c165-487d-be16-3f494be2bb56.jpg?v=1782409367</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Kansas City Royals</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/cleveland-guardians-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:42:49-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/minnesota-twins-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:43:02-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-MIN_28445450-bb7d-4db5-a362-660f2adc9937.jpg?v=1782409382</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Minnesota Twins</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/chicago-white-sox-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:43:05-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/houston-astros-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:43:18-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-HOU_118b9d84-25f3-40aa-9948-e4664a363f3a.jpg?v=1782409397</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Houston Astros</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/seattle-mariners-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:43:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-SEA_257f8a7f-47ea-4724-a29e-9b6701c31b23.jpg?v=1782409409</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Seattle Mariners</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/texas-rangers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:43:38-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-TXR_ac19329f-2371-489e-b917-f4971e7b3549.jpg?v=1782409418</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Texas Rangers</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/los-angeles-angels-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:43:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_5e532d2b-acde-4818-b3ad-6e8df5032694.png?v=1782409420</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Los Angeles Angels</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/oakland-athletics-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:43:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-NFL-OAK_30c1a5ac-cce4-40eb-a58e-6845737b0f3c.jpg?v=1782409429</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Oakland Athletics</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-3-yankees-new-york-yankees-steal-another-standout-player-from-the-boston-red-sox-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0103_1923_team.png?v=1782409449</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 3 in Yankees History: New York Yankees steal another standout player from the Boston Red Sox, acquiring pitcher Herb Pennock (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1923, New York Yankees steal another standout player from the Boston Red Sox, acquiring pitcher Herb Pennock</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/new-york-mets-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-NYM_80dde0c0-5285-40c1-b420-8040bdb5208c.jpg?v=1782409450</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the New York Mets</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-3-yankees-red-ruffing-is-drafted-at-37-1943</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0103_1943_team.png?v=1782409454</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 3 in Yankees History: Red Ruffing is drafted at 37 (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1943, Red Ruffing is drafted at 37</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-3-yankees-hall-of-fame-manager-joe-mccarthy-dies-at-the-age-of-90-1978</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0103_1978_team.png?v=1782409459</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 3 in Yankees History: Hall of Fame manager Joe McCarthy dies at the age of 90 (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1978, Hall of Fame manager Joe McCarthy dies at the age of 90</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-3-yankees-new-york-yankees-are-sold-by-the-columbia-broadcasting-system-to-a-group</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0103_1973_team.png?v=1782409463</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 3 in Yankees History: New York Yankees are sold by the Columbia Broadcasting System to a group of 17 investors, headed up by shipbuilding magnate George (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1973, New York Yankees are sold by the Columbia Broadcasting System to a group of 17 investors, headed up by shipbuilding magnate George</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-3-yankees-new-york-yankees-give-up-on-their-pursuit-of-former-oakland-a-s-manager</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0103_1974_team.png?v=1782409467</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 3 in Yankees History: New York Yankees give up on their pursuit of former Oakland A’s manager Dick Williams and hire Bill Virdon (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1974, New York Yankees give up on their pursuit of former Oakland A’s manager Dick Williams and hire Bill Virdon</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-5-yankees-new-york-yankees-sign-future-hall-of-famer-phil-niekro-to-a-two-year-con</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0105_1984_team.png?v=1782409471</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Yankees History: New York Yankees sign future Hall of Famer Phil Niekro to a two-year contract (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1984, New York Yankees sign future Hall of Famer Phil Niekro to a two-year contract</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-5-yankees-i-think-the-yankees-are-taking-a-gamble-while-ruth-is-undoubtedly-the-gr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0105_1920_team.png?v=1782409476</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Yankees History: I think the Yankees are taking a gamble. While Ruth is undoubtedly the greatest hitter the game has ever seen, he is likewise one  (1920)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1920, I think the Yankees are taking a gamble. While Ruth is undoubtedly the greatest hitter the game has ever seen, he is likewise one </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-5-yankees-ruth-deal-announced-1920</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0105_1920_team_18b7e530-57d8-4ce5-b4b4-b8e319b715d1.png?v=1782409480</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Yankees History: Ruth deal announced (1920)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1920, Ruth deal announced</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/atlanta-braves-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:45-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/1215-ATG-MLB-ATL_e80d8f70-96d3-4e30-9738-6d8b68cb5582.jpg?v=1782409484</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Atlanta Braves</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-6-yankees-former-major-league-manager-johnny-keane-dies-from-a-heart-attack-at-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:44-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0106_1967_team.png?v=1782409484</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 6 in Yankees History: Former major league manager Johnny Keane dies from a heart attack at the age of 55 (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1967, Former major league manager Johnny Keane dies from a heart attack at the age of 55</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/miami-marlins-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:46-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_10eafb55-94ed-4964-96ee-92e275e06137.png?v=1782409486</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Miami Marlins</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-10-yankees-yankees-to-important-to-play-home-games-off-site-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:49-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0110_1983_team.png?v=1782409489</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 10 in Yankees History: Yankees to important to play home games off site (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1983, Yankees to important to play home games off site</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-12-yankees-the-new-york-yankees-sell-their-newark-bears-franchise-to-the-chicago-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:53-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0112_1950_team.png?v=1782409493</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 12 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees sell their Newark Bears franchise to the Chicago Cubs (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1950, The New York Yankees sell their Newark Bears franchise to the Chicago Cubs</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-14-yankees-joe-dimaggio-marries-marilyn-monroe-1954</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:44:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0114_1954_team.png?v=1782409498</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 14 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio marries Marilyn Monroe (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1954, Joe DiMaggio marries Marilyn Monroe</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/chicago-cubs-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:00-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/CUBS-ATG_ebb8edf9-bb6b-46b9-abef-d193003f4944.jpg?v=1782409499</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Chicago Cubs</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-16-yankees-mickey-mantle-becomes-just-the-7th-player-elected-into-the-hall-of-fame</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:02-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0116_1974_team.png?v=1782409502</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle becomes just the 7th player elected into the Hall of Fame on first year of eligibility (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1974, Mickey Mantle becomes just the 7th player elected into the Hall of Fame on first year of eligibility</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-17-yankees-major-league-teams-select-a-record-357-players-in-the-january-phase-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:06-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0117_1970_team.png?v=1782409506</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 17 in Yankees History: Major league teams select a record 357 players in the January phase of the annual free agent draft, Chris Chambliss, Chris Speier  (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1970, Major league teams select a record 357 players in the January phase of the annual free agent draft, Chris Chambliss, Chris Speier </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/st-louis-cardinals-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:11-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-STL_16a75812-d560-42a1-b00f-b07978ad820b.jpg?v=1782409510</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the St. Louis Cardinals</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-17-yankees-new-york-yankees-elect-ed-barrow-as-president-1939</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:11-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0117_1939_team.png?v=1782409511</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 17 in Yankees History: New York Yankees Elect Ed Barrow as President (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1939, New York Yankees Elect Ed Barrow as President</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-19-yankees-the-new-york-yankees-acquire-outfielder-johnny-callison-on-a-conditiona</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0119_1972_team.png?v=1782409515</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 19 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees acquire outfielder Johnny Callison on a conditional basis from the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees will end up keep (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1972, The New York Yankees acquire outfielder Johnny Callison on a conditional basis from the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees will end up keep</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/milwaukee-brewers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:20-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-MIL_7af00cb1-b73a-40d8-b42b-1f2e163a2bf7.jpg?v=1782409519</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Milwaukee Brewers</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-22-yankees-the-new-york-giants-give-the-yankees-permission-to-use-the-polo-grounds</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0122_1913_team.png?v=1782409520</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 22 in Yankees History: The New York Giants give the Yankees permission to use the Polo Grounds for this season only, as the lease on the Hilltop grounds  (1913)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1913, The New York Giants give the Yankees permission to use the Polo Grounds for this season only, as the lease on the Hilltop grounds </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-22-yankees-the-new-york-yankees-announce-they-will-put-numbers-on-the-backs-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0122_1929_team.png?v=1782409524</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 22 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees announce they will put numbers on the backs of their uniforms (1929)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1929, The New York Yankees announce they will put numbers on the backs of their uniforms</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-25-yankees-yankees-sell-future-hall-of-famer-lefty-gomez-to-the-boston-braves-1943</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:29-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0125_1943_team.png?v=1782409529</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Yankees History: Yankees sell future Hall of Famer Lefty Gomez to the Boston Braves (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1943, Yankees sell future Hall of Famer Lefty Gomez to the Boston Braves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-25-yankees-larry-macphail-dan-topping-and-del-webb-purchase-the-new-york-yankees-f</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0125_1945_team.png?v=1782409533</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Yankees History: Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb purchase the New York Yankees for $2.8 million from the heirs of previous owner Jacob Rup (1945)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1945, Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb purchase the New York Yankees for $2.8 million from the heirs of previous owner Jacob Rup</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/cincinnati-reds-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:34-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-CIN_ce9afc14-dc52-4c05-87be-198f647bc964.jpg?v=1782409533</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Cincinnati Reds</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-25-yankees-new-york-mets-games-this-season-will-be-broadcast-by-wpix-channel-11-af</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:37-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0125_1999_team.png?v=1782409537</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Yankees History: New York Mets games this season will be broadcast by WPIX, Channel 11, after being aired on WOR, Channel 9, since the club’s incep (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1999, New York Mets games this season will be broadcast by WPIX, Channel 11, after being aired on WOR, Channel 9, since the club’s incep</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-26-yankees-the-yankees-sign-starting-pitcher-andy-pettitte-to-a-5-5-million-one-ye</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0126_2009_team.png?v=1782409542</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 26 in Yankees History: The Yankees sign starting pitcher Andy Pettitte to a $5.5 million one-year deal (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2009, The Yankees sign starting pitcher Andy Pettitte to a $5.5 million one-year deal</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/pittsburgh-pirates-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:43-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-PIRATES_c65525d2-7d26-4bb6-a01c-98fed6717adf.jpg?v=1782409542</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Pittsburgh Pirates</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/january-29-yankees-boston-red-sox-sell-former-american-league-home-run-king-ken-williams-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0129_1930_team.png?v=1782409547</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 29 in Yankees History: Boston Red Sox sell former American League home run king Ken Williams (1930)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1930, Boston Red Sox sell former American League home run king Ken Williams</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-1-yankees-the-new-york-yankees-trade-highly-touted-third-base-prospect-mike-lowel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:51-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0201_1999_team.png?v=1782409551</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 1 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees trade highly-touted third base prospect Mike Lowell (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1999, The New York Yankees trade highly-touted third base prospect Mike Lowell</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/los-angeles-dodgers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:54-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/12x15_cb0476e0-2198-48fd-8ba8-84265cd11316.png?v=1782409554</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Los Angeles Dodgers</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-1-yankees-yankees-suffer-a-blow-as-one-of-their-best-young-hitters-greg-bird-2016</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:45:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0201_2016_team.png?v=1782409555</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 1 in Yankees History: Yankees suffer a blow as one of their best young hitters Greg Bird (2016)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2016, Yankees suffer a blow as one of their best young hitters Greg Bird</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-4-yankees-the-new-york-yankees-purchase-wally-pipp-and-hugh-high-from-the-detroit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0204_1915_team.png?v=1782409560</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 4 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees purchase Wally Pipp and Hugh High from the Detroit Tigers (1915)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1915, The New York Yankees purchase Wally Pipp and Hugh High from the Detroit Tigers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-5-yankees-the-reds-select-leo-durocher-off-waivers-1930</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0205_1930_team.png?v=1782409564</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 5 in Yankees History: The Reds select Leo Durocher off waivers (1930)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1930, The Reds select Leo Durocher off waivers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/san-francisco-giants-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-NFL-SFG_aaaa2865-b7be-4895-b758-35605bd5838f.jpg?v=1782409569</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the San Francisco Giants</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-5-yankees-at-39-years-of-age-home-run-king-babe-ruth-is-released-by-the-new-york</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0205_1935_team.png?v=1782409569</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 5 in Yankees History: At 39 years of age, home run king Babe Ruth is released by the New York Yankees (1935)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1935, At 39 years of age, home run king Babe Ruth is released by the New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-5-yankees-the-boston-braves-strategic-move-for-tommy-holmes-in-1942-1942</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0205_1942_team.png?v=1782409573</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 5 in Yankees History: The Boston Braves’ Strategic Move for Tommy Holmes in 1942 (1942)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1942, The Boston Braves’ Strategic Move for Tommy Holmes in 1942</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-5-yankees-the-new-york-yankees-purchase-10-acres-of-land-in-the-bronx-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0205_1921_team.png?v=1782409577</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 5 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees purchase 10 acres of land in the Bronx (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, The New York Yankees purchase 10 acres of land in the Bronx</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/san-diego-padres-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:20-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-NFL-SDP_fb9ed2e2-a4ce-479d-a7c7-c7a027eeb4c8.jpg?v=1782409580</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the San Diego Padres</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-5-yankees-the-yankees-obtain-third-baseman-toby-harrah-in-6-player-deal-1984</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0205_1984_team.png?v=1782409582</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 5 in Yankees History: The Yankees obtain third baseman Toby Harrah in 6 player deal (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1984, The Yankees obtain third baseman Toby Harrah in 6 player deal</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/arizona-diamondbacks-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:22-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-6-yankees-st-louis-browns-acquire-catcher-wally-schang-from-the-new-york-yankees</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:26-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0206_1926_team.png?v=1782409586</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 6 in Yankees History: St. Louis Browns acquire catcher Wally Schang from the New York Yankees (1926)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1926, St. Louis Browns acquire catcher Wally Schang from the New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-8-yankees-pitcher-sad-sam-jones-is-traded-by-the-new-york-yankees-1927</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:30-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0208_1927_team.png?v=1782409590</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 8 in Yankees History: Pitcher Sad Sam Jones is traded by the New York Yankees (1927)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1927, Pitcher Sad Sam Jones is traded by the New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/colorado-rockies-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:35-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_32e2db5f-79b8-4765-8c7e-0dcff1aa43d7.png?v=1782409594</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Colorado Rockies</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-9-yankees-derek-jeter-and-the-yankees-finalize-a-189-million-10-year-contract-200</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0209_2001_team.png?v=1782409594</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 9 in Yankees History: Derek Jeter and the Yankees finalize a $189 million, 10-year contract (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2001, Derek Jeter and the Yankees finalize a $189 million, 10-year contract</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/atlanta-hawks-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:36-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-11-yankees-shawn-chacon-and-the-new-york-yankees-agree-to-a-3-6-million-2006</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:39-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0211_2006_team.png?v=1782409599</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Yankees History: Shawn Chacon and the New York Yankees agree to a $3.6 million (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2006, Shawn Chacon and the New York Yankees agree to a $3.6 million</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-17-yankees-the-new-york-yankees-buy-another-babe-from-the-red-sox-picking-up-babe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:43-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0217_1937_team.png?v=1782409603</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 17 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees buy another Babe from the Red Sox, picking up Babe Dahlgren (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1937, The New York Yankees buy another Babe from the Red Sox, picking up Babe Dahlgren</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/brooklyn-nets-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:45-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/charlotte-hornets-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:46-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-19-yankees-lou-gehrig-signs-a-contract-with-the-new-york-yankees-for-30-000-7-000</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:47-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0219_1935_team.png?v=1782409607</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 19 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig signs a contract with the New York Yankees for $30,000, $7,000 less than he asked for, but still making him the highest (1935)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1935, Lou Gehrig signs a contract with the New York Yankees for $30,000, $7,000 less than he asked for, but still making him the highest</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/february-19-yankees-the-kansas-city-athletics-and-yankees-trade-13-players-including-clete</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0219_1957_team.png?v=1782409611</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 19 in Yankees History: The Kansas City Athletics and Yankees trade 13 players including Clete Boyer (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1957, The Kansas City Athletics and Yankees trade 13 players including Clete Boyer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-1-yankees-new-york-yankees-legend-mickey-mantle-announces-his-retirement-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0301_1969_team.png?v=1782409616</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 1 in Yankees History: New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle announces his retirement. (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1969, New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle announces his retirement.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-1-yankees-the-yankees-christen-legends-field-their-new-30-million-31-acre-complex-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0301_1996_team.png?v=1782409620</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 1 in Yankees History: The Yankees christen Legends Field, their new $30 million, 31-acre complex in Tampa (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1996, The Yankees christen Legends Field, their new $30 million, 31-acre complex in Tampa</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-1-yankees-bucky-harris-highlights-4-new-managers-in-spring-training-1947</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0301_1947_team.png?v=1782409625</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 1 in Yankees History: Bucky Harris highlights 4 New managers in spring training (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1947, Bucky Harris highlights 4 New managers in spring training</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/dallas-mavericks-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/12x15_65f10e5c-3ea8-492d-b513-de899cfc03a6.png?v=1782409628</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Dallas Mavericks</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-1-yankees-new-york-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-resumes-his-role-as-the-team-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0301_1993_team.png?v=1782409629</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 1 in Yankees History: New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner resumes his role as the team’s general partner (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1993, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner resumes his role as the team’s general partner</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/denver-nuggets-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:09-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-2-yankees-mel-ott-is-born-1909</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0302_1909_team.png?v=1782409634</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Yankees History: Mel Ott is born (1909)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1909, Mel Ott is born</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-2-yankees-babe-ruth-becomes-the-highest-paid-player-in-major-league-history-when-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0302_1927_team.png?v=1782409638</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth becomes the highest paid player in major league history when the Yankees announce the Bambino will earn $70,000 per seas (1927)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1927, Babe Ruth becomes the highest paid player in major league history when the Yankees announce the Bambino will earn $70,000 per seas</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/detroit-pistons-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:23-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/68-DUMARS.jpg?v=1782409642</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Detroit Pistons</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-2-yankees-dimaggio-leaves-spring-training-injured-will-only-play-half-season-1949</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0302_1949_team.png?v=1782409642</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Yankees History: DiMaggio leaves spring training injured will only play half season (1949)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1949, DiMaggio leaves spring training injured will only play half season</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/golden-state-warriors-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:24-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-2-yankees-nfl-quarterback-russell-wilson-at-the-yankees-camp-2018</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0302_2018_team.png?v=1782409647</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Yankees History: NFL quarterback Russell Wilson at the Yankees’ camp (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2018, NFL quarterback Russell Wilson at the Yankees’ camp</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/houston-rockets-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:31-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-8993067091808349079_5b6ceb92-327e-4067-91b3-42dc62391de7.png?v=1782409651</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Houston Rockets</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-5-yankees-babe-ruth-becomes-the-highest-paid-player-in-history-1922</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0305_1922_team.png?v=1782409651</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 5 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth becomes the highest-paid player in history (1922)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1922, Babe Ruth becomes the highest-paid player in history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-6-yankees-judge-kennesaw-mountain-landis-commissioner-of-baseball-watches-a-spring-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0306_1937_team.png?v=1782409655</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Yankees History: Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis, commissioner of baseball, watches a spring-training game in St. Petersburg, Fla (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1937, Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis, commissioner of baseball, watches a spring-training game in St. Petersburg, Fla</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/indiana-pacers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:40-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/68-RMILLER_8a565592-d4bd-473a-944b-f3395f76683d.jpg?v=1782409660</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Indiana Pacers</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-8-yankees-babe-ruth-signs-a-two-year-contract-with-the-new-york-yankees-for-160-000</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0308_1930_team.png?v=1782409660</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 8 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth signs a two-year contract with the New York Yankees for $160,000. At $80,000 per year, he becomes the highest-paid playe (1930)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1930, Babe Ruth signs a two-year contract with the New York Yankees for $160,000. At $80,000 per year, he becomes the highest-paid playe</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-8-yankees-lou-gehrig-rejects-the-latest-contract-offer-from-the-new-york-yankees-a-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0308_1938_team.png?v=1782409665</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 8 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig rejects the latest contract offer from the New York Yankees-a one-year deal worth $39,000 (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1938, Lou Gehrig rejects the latest contract offer from the New York Yankees-a one-year deal worth $39,000</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-11-yankees-mickey-mantle-blasts-a-spring-training-homerun-and-stan-musial-contends-n</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0311_1956_team.png?v=1782409669</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 11 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle blasts a spring training homerun and Stan Musial contends, “no home run has ever cleared my head by as much as long  (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1956, Mickey Mantle blasts a spring training homerun and Stan Musial contends, “no home run has ever cleared my head by as much as long </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-11-yankees-mickey-mantle-of-the-new-york-yankees-signs-a-one-year-contract-worth-65</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0311_1960_team.png?v=1782409674</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 11 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees signs a one-year contract worth $65,000 (1960)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1960, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees signs a one-year contract worth $65,000</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/los-angeles-lakers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/Copy_of_8_CARD_TEMPLATE.png?v=1782409678</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Los Angeles Lakers</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-12-yankees-the-benches-clear-in-a-rare-spring-training-brawl-when-shelley-duncan-spi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0312_2008_team.png?v=1782409679</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 12 in Yankees History: The benches clear in a rare spring training brawl when Shelley Duncan spikes Rays infielder Akinori Iwamura (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2008, The benches clear in a rare spring training brawl when Shelley Duncan spikes Rays infielder Akinori Iwamura</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/memphis-grizzlies-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:47:59-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-13-yankees-59-year-old-billy-crystal-makes-an-appearance-in-a-spring-training-game-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0313_2008_team.png?v=1782409684</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 13 in Yankees History: 59-year-old Billy Crystal makes an appearance in a spring training game (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2008, 59-year-old Billy Crystal makes an appearance in a spring training game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/miami-heat-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/12x15_83d14a55-2d9e-4a33-8724-04c2f0e82f37.png?v=1782409688</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Miami Heat</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-15-yankees-1939-spring-training-game-audio-new-york-yankees-vs-cincinnati-reds-1939</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0315_1939_team.png?v=1782409689</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 15 in Yankees History: 1939 Spring Training Game Audio New York Yankees vs Cincinnati Reds (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1939, 1939 Spring Training Game Audio New York Yankees vs Cincinnati Reds</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/milwaukee-bucks-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:10-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/minnesota-timberwolves-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:11-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/new-orleans-pelicans-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:12-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-16-yankees-1932-in-st-petersburg-training-camp-babe-ruth-signs-a-one-year-contract-f</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0316_1932_team.png?v=1782409693</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 16 in Yankees History: 1932 – In St. Petersburg training camp, Babe Ruth signs a one-year contract for $75,000 and a percentage of the exhibition gate. L (1932)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1932, 1932 – In St. Petersburg training camp, Babe Ruth signs a one-year contract for $75,000 and a percentage of the exhibition gate. L</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-16-yankees-high-priced-free-agent-andy-messersmith-separates-his-shoulder-in-an-exhi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0316_1978_team.png?v=1782409697</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 16 in Yankees History: high-priced free agent Andy Messersmith separates his shoulder in an exhibition game for the New York Yankees (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1978, high-priced free agent Andy Messersmith separates his shoulder in an exhibition game for the New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:20-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/orlando-magic-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:21-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-17-yankees-newly-signed-free-agent-oft-injured-jack-clark-tears-calf-in-spring-train</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0317_1988_team.png?v=1782409702</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 17 in Yankees History: Newly signed Free Agent oft-injured Jack Clark tears calf in spring training (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1988, Newly signed Free Agent oft-injured Jack Clark tears calf in spring training</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-17-yankees-the-boston-red-sox-minus-holdouts-carl-mays-and-babe-ruth-sail-from-new-y</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0317_1919_team.png?v=1782409706</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 17 in Yankees History: The Boston Red Sox, minus holdouts Carl Mays and Babe Ruth, sail from New York aboard the USS Arapahoe (1919)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1919, The Boston Red Sox, minus holdouts Carl Mays and Babe Ruth, sail from New York aboard the USS Arapahoe</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/philadelphia-76ers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/12-15-NBA-IVERSON_51ff58e4-d16c-4973-ae11-b179f67cea1b.jpg?v=1782409709</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Philadelphia 76ers</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-17-yankees-cincinnati-reds-wear-special-green-uniforms-to-commemorate-st-patrick-s-d</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0317_1978_team.png?v=1782409711</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 17 in Yankees History: Cincinnati Reds wear special green uniforms to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1978, Cincinnati Reds wear special green uniforms to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-18-yankees-famed-batting-coach-charley-lau-dies-from-cancer-at-the-age-of-50-1984</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0318_1984_team.png?v=1782409715</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 18 in Yankees History: famed batting coach Charley Lau dies from cancer at the age of 50 (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1984, famed batting coach Charley Lau dies from cancer at the age of 50</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-19-yankees-new-york-yankees-acquire-mel-hall-when-they-realize-dave-winfield-will-mi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0319_1989_team.png?v=1782409719</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 19 in Yankees History: New York Yankees acquire Mel Hall when they realize Dave Winfield will miss season (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1989, New York Yankees acquire Mel Hall when they realize Dave Winfield will miss season</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/phoenix-suns-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-3306146595398574564_66f39da2-26ac-40c1-80a9-8b3a582d68ae.png?v=1782409721</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Phoenix Suns</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/portland-trail-blazers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:43-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/sacramento-kings-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:44-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-20-yankees-philadelphia-phillies-acquire-veteran-first-baseman-joe-collins-1958</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0320_1958_team.png?v=1782409724</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 20 in Yankees History: Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran first baseman Joe Collins (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1958, Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran first baseman Joe Collins</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-20-yankees-new-york-yankees-announce-the-team-will-oppose-any-plan-that-would-enable</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0320_1961_team.png?v=1782409729</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 20 in Yankees History: New York Yankees announce the team will oppose any plan that would enable the new National League expansion franchise in New York, (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1961, New York Yankees announce the team will oppose any plan that would enable the new National League expansion franchise in New York,</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-20-yankees-a-rare-spring-training-brawl-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0320_1975_team.png?v=1782409733</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 20 in Yankees History: A rare spring training brawl (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1975, A rare spring training brawl</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/san-antonio-spurs-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/12x15_a5423290-0bfd-40d9-a6c0-f4f6a0a90401.png?v=1782409736</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the San Antonio Spurs</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-21-yankees-joe-dimaggio-prize-rookie-is-left-unattended-with-his-foot-in-a-diathermy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0321_1936_team.png?v=1782409738</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 21 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio prize rookie is left unattended with his foot in a diathermy machine and will miss 2 months (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1936, Joe DiMaggio prize rookie is left unattended with his foot in a diathermy machine and will miss 2 months</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/toronto-raptors-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:58-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-21-yankees-britt-burns-undergoes-career-ending-hip-replacement-surgery-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0321_1986_team.png?v=1782409742</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 21 in Yankees History: Britt Burns undergoes career ending hip replacement surgery (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1986, Britt Burns undergoes career ending hip replacement surgery</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-22-yankees-rookie-outfielder-pete-reiser-starts-his-second-spring-training-game-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0322_1939_team.png?v=1782409747</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 22 in Yankees History: Rookie outfielder Pete Reiser starts his second spring training game for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1939, Rookie outfielder Pete Reiser starts his second spring training game for the Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/utah-jazz-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:09-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_4ed2c63f-0e0f-4d6e-9134-2198f2599e9c.png?v=1782409748</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Utah Jazz</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/washington-wizards-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:10-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-22-yankees-new-york-yankees-make-one-of-the-best-trades-in-franchise-history-the-yan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0322_1972_team.png?v=1782409751</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 22 in Yankees History: New York Yankees make one of the best trades in franchise history. The Yankees acquire reliever Sparky Lyle (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1972, New York Yankees make one of the best trades in franchise history. The Yankees acquire reliever Sparky Lyle</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/anaheim-ducks-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:12-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-23-yankees-new-york-yankees-outfielder-joe-dimaggio-a-holdout-and-late-arrival-in-sp</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0323_1941_team.png?v=1782409756</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 23 in Yankees History: New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio, a holdout and late arrival in spring training, plays his first exhibition game. (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1941, New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio, a holdout and late arrival in spring training, plays his first exhibition game.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-23-yankees-gambler-howard-spira-is-arrested-for-extorting-money-from-new-york-yankee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0323_1990_team.png?v=1782409760</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 23 in Yankees History: Gambler Howard Spira is arrested for extorting money from New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1990, Gambler Howard Spira is arrested for extorting money from New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-24-yankees-babe-ruth-another-victim-of-the-great-depression-takes-a-pay-cut-of-23-00</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0324_1933_team.png?v=1782409765</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 24 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth, another victim of the Great Depression, takes a pay cut of $23,000 from his previous salary of $75,000. (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1933, Babe Ruth, another victim of the Great Depression, takes a pay cut of $23,000 from his previous salary of $75,000.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-25-yankees-the-new-york-yankees-purchase-starting-pitcher-pat-malone-who-led-the-nat</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0325_1935_team.png?v=1782409769</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 25 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees purchase starting pitcher Pat Malone, who led the National League in wins in 1929, with 22, and in 1930 with  (1935)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1935, The New York Yankees purchase starting pitcher Pat Malone, who led the National League in wins in 1929, with 22, and in 1930 with </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/buffalo-sabres-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:31-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/calgary-flames-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:33-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-28-yankees-boston-red-sox-acquire-designated-hitter-don-baylor-from-the-new-york-yan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0328_1986_team.png?v=1782409774</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 28 in Yankees History: Boston Red Sox acquire designated hitter Don Baylor from the New York Yankees for outfielder-designated hitter Mike Easler (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1986, Boston Red Sox acquire designated hitter Don Baylor from the New York Yankees for outfielder-designated hitter Mike Easler</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/carolina-hurricanes-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:35-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-28-yankees-four-days-shy-of-his-47th-birthday-phil-niekro-s-24-year-hall-of-fame-car</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0328_1988_team.png?v=1782409778</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 28 in Yankees History: Four days shy of his 47th birthday, Phil Niekro’s 24-year Hall of Fame career comes to an end (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1988, Four days shy of his 47th birthday, Phil Niekro’s 24-year Hall of Fame career comes to an end</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/chicago-blackhawks-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:39-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-29-yankees-mel-stottlemyre-suffering-from-a-torn-rotator-cuff-is-given-his-unconditi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0329_1975_team.png?v=1782409783</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 29 in Yankees History: Mel Stottlemyre, suffering from a torn rotator cuff, is given his unconditional release by the Yankees (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1975, Mel Stottlemyre, suffering from a torn rotator cuff, is given his unconditional release by the Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-29-yankees-the-new-york-yankees-trade-one-of-the-key-members-of-their-last-world-cha</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0329_1984_team.png?v=1782409787</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 29 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees trade one of the key members of their last World Championship teams when they dispatch Graig Nettles to the S (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1984, The New York Yankees trade one of the key members of their last World Championship teams when they dispatch Graig Nettles to the S</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-30-yankees-murry-dickson-of-the-st-louis-cardinals-achieves-a-rarity-a-spring-traini</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0330_1948_team.png?v=1782409791</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Yankees History: Murry Dickson of the St. Louis Cardinals achieves a rarity: a spring training no-hitter (1948)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1948, Murry Dickson of the St. Louis Cardinals achieves a rarity: a spring training no-hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/colorado-avalanche-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:54-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-4916183146659824808.jpg?v=1782409793</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Colorado Avalanche</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/columbus-blue-jackets-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:55-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-30-yankees-pat-venditte-the-first-ambidextrous-pitcher-in-organized-baseball-since-g</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0330_2010_team.png?v=1782409796</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Yankees History: Pat Venditte, the first ambidextrous pitcher in organized baseball since Greg Harris retired in 1995, gets to show his stuff in an (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2010, Pat Venditte, the first ambidextrous pitcher in organized baseball since Greg Harris retired in 1995, gets to show his stuff in an</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/dallas-stars-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:49:58-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-30-yankees-the-new-york-yankees-sell-pitcher-ewell-blackwell-to-the-kansas-city-athl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0330_1955_team.png?v=1782409800</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 30 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees sell pitcher Ewell Blackwell to the Kansas City Athletics (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1955, The New York Yankees sell pitcher Ewell Blackwell to the Kansas City Athletics</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-31-yankees-on-a-televised-episode-of-abc-s-sports-beat-howard-cosell-informs-intervi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0331_1984_team.png?v=1782409804</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Yankees History: On a televised episode of ABC’s Sports Beat, Howard Cosell informs interviewee Roger Maris of the Yankees’ plan to retire the slug (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1984, On a televised episode of ABC’s Sports Beat, Howard Cosell informs interviewee Roger Maris of the Yankees’ plan to retire the slug</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/march-31-yankees-a-crowd-of-47-536-fans-flocks-to-the-first-baseball-game-ever-played-at-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0331_1995_team.png?v=1782409809</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Yankees History: A crowd of 47,536 fans flocks to the first baseball game ever played at Coors Field (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1995, A crowd of 47,536 fans flocks to the first baseball game ever played at Coors Field</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/detroit-red-wings-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-2870423016758689221.jpg?v=1782409811</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Detroit Red Wings</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-5-yankees-ebbets-field-opens-1913</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0405_1913_team.png?v=1782409813</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Yankees History: Ebbets Field Opens (1913)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1913, Ebbets Field Opens</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-5-yankees-bucky-dent-acquired-by-yankees-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0405_1977_team.png?v=1782409817</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Yankees History: Bucky Dent acquired by Yankees (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1977, Bucky Dent acquired by Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-5-yankees-new-york-yankees-acquire-relief-ace-john-wetteland-from-the-montreal-expos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0405_1995_team.png?v=1782409822</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Yankees History: New York Yankees acquire relief ace John Wetteland from the Montreal Expos (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1995, New York Yankees acquire relief ace John Wetteland from the Montreal Expos</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-6-yankees-ron-blomberg-becomes-first-dh-1973</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0406_1973_team.png?v=1782409826</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Yankees History: Ron Blomberg becomes first DH (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1973, Ron Blomberg becomes first DH</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/florida-panthers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:28-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-9-yankees-21-year-old-mickey-mantle-becomes-just-the-third-batter-in-forbes-field-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0409_1953_team.png?v=1782409830</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Yankees History: 21-year-old Mickey Mantle becomes just the third batter in Forbes Field’s 44-year history—after Babe Ruth in 1935 and Teddy Beard  (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1953, 21-year-old Mickey Mantle becomes just the third batter in Forbes Field’s 44-year history—after Babe Ruth in 1935 and Teddy Beard </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/los-angeles-kings-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:31-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/minnesota-wild-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:33-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-9-yankees-mickey-mantle-hits-the-first-home-run-in-the-history-of-the-astrodome-1965</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0409_1965_team.png?v=1782409835</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle hits the first home run in the history of the Astrodome (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1965, Mickey Mantle hits the first home run in the history of the Astrodome</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-9-yankees-rickey-henderson-of-the-new-york-yankees-gets-his-his-800th-career-stolen</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0409_1989_team.png?v=1782409839</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Yankees History: Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees gets his his 800th career stolen base (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1989, Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees gets his his 800th career stolen base</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-9-yankees-bo-jackson-of-the-chicago-white-sox-hits-a-home-run-in-his-first-at-bat-af</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0409_1993_team.png?v=1782409843</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Yankees History: Bo Jackson of the Chicago White Sox hits a home run in his first at-bat after coming back from hip replacement surgery. (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1993, Bo Jackson of the Chicago White Sox hits a home run in his first at-bat after coming back from hip replacement surgery.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-9-yankees-alou-brothers-united-1971</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0409_1971_team.png?v=1782409848</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Yankees History: Alou Brothers united (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1971, Alou Brothers united</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/nashville-predators-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:48-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-10-yankees-don-money-walk-off-grandslam-reversed-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0410_1976_team.png?v=1782409852</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Yankees History: Don Money walk off Grandslam reversed (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1976, Don Money walk off Grandslam reversed</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-11-yankees-ty-cobb-and-tris-speaker-both-start-on-opening-day-for-the-a-s-the-8-3-lo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0411_1928_team.png?v=1782409856</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Yankees History: Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the fu (1928)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1928, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the fu</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/new-jersey-devils-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-6941677078062174491.png?v=1782409857</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the New Jersey Devils</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-11-yankees-the-yankees-trade-for-38-year-old-enos-slaughter-the-cardinals-get-bill-v</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0411_1954_team.png?v=1782409861</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Yankees History: The Yankees trade for 38 year old Enos Slaughter, the Cardinals get Bill Virdon in return who will win ROY (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1954, The Yankees trade for 38 year old Enos Slaughter, the Cardinals get Bill Virdon in return who will win ROY</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/new-york-islanders-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:01-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-11-yankees-ruth-fires-3-hitter-on-opening-day-1917</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0411_1917_team.png?v=1782409865</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Yankees History: Ruth fires 3 hitter on opening day (1917)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1917, Ruth fires 3 hitter on opening day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-11-yankees-new-york-yankees-at-detroit-tigers-classic-baseball-broadcasts-1974</loc>
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      <image:title>April 11 in Yankees History: New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1974, New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers Classic Baseball Broadcasts</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-12-yankees-joe-dimaggio-and-mickey-mantle-added-to-monument-park-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0412_1970_team.png?v=1782409873</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle added to monument park (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1970, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle added to monument park</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/new-york-rangers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/12x15_f5f860b7-6b76-4178-8488-0c37ef5da857.png?v=1782409877</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the New York Rangers</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-13-yankees-walter-johnson-starts-a-56-inning-scoreless-streak-1913</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0413_1913_team.png?v=1782409878</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Yankees History: Walter Johnson starts a 56 inning scoreless streak (1913)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1913, Walter Johnson starts a 56 inning scoreless streak</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/ottawa-senators-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:19-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-13-yankees-in-the-season-opener-for-the-new-york-yankees-babe-ruth-goes-5-for-5-as-n</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0413_1921_team.png?v=1782409882</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Yankees History: In the season opener for the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth goes 5 for 5, as New York and Carl Mays beat the Philadelphia Athletics,  (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, In the season opener for the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth goes 5 for 5, as New York and Carl Mays beat the Philadelphia Athletics, </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/philadelphia-flyers-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:22-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-13-yankees-thurman-munson-addresses-the-crowd-after-receiving-his-rookie-of-the-year</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0413_1971_team.png?v=1782409886</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Yankees History: – Thurman Munson addresses the crowd after receiving his “Rookie of the Year” award. (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1971, – Thurman Munson addresses the crowd after receiving his “Rookie of the Year” award.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-13-yankees-philadelphia-athletics-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0413_1921_team_b7eee89e-7851-470a-b010-9f7e031efb12.png?v=1782409891</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Yankees History: Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/pittsburgh-penguins-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Pittsburgh Penguins</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-14-yankees-elston-howard-becomes-the-first-black-to-play-for-the-yankees-1955</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0414_1955_team.png?v=1782409895</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Yankees History: Elston Howard becomes the first black to play for the Yankees (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1955, Elston Howard becomes the first black to play for the Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/san-jose-sharks-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:37-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-14-yankees-philadelphia-athletics-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0414_1921_team.png?v=1782409899</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Yankees History: Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-15-yankees-new-york-yankees-defeat-the-minnesota-twins-11-4-in-the-first-game-at-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0415_1976_team.png?v=1782409904</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Yankees History: New York Yankees defeat the Minnesota Twins, 11-4, in the first game at the newly renovated Yankee Stadium (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1976, New York Yankees defeat the Minnesota Twins, 11-4, in the first game at the newly renovated Yankee Stadium</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-16-yankees-yankees-become-first-team-to-have-numbers-on-back-1929</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0416_1929_team.png?v=1782409908</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Yankees History: Yankees become first team to have numbers on back (1929)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1929, Yankees become first team to have numbers on back</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/st-louis-blues-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-2870423016046974575.jpg?v=1782409912</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the St. Louis Blues</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-16-yankees-roger-maris-connects-for-his-first-homer-in-1961-1961</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 16 in Yankees History: Roger Maris connects for his first homer in 1961 (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1961, Roger Maris connects for his first homer in 1961</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/tampa-bay-lightning-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:54-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-16-yankees-philadelphia-athletics-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:51:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0416_1921_team.png?v=1782409917</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Yankees History: Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/toronto-maple-leafs-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:01-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-17-yankees-casey-stengel-debuts-as-a-manager-for-dodgers-1934</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0417_1934_team.png?v=1782409922</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Yankees History: Casey Stengel Debuts as a manager for Dodgers (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1934, Casey Stengel Debuts as a manager for Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/vancouver-canucks-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:04-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/washington-capitals-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:06-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-17-yankees-mickey-mantle-makes-his-major-league-debut-for-the-new-york-yankees-1951</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0417_1951_team.png?v=1782409926</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle makes his major league debut for the New York Yankees (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1951, Mickey Mantle makes his major league debut for the New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-17-yankees-mickey-mantle-hits-what-is-believed-to-be-the-longest-home-run-in-the-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0417_1953_team.png?v=1782409930</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle hits what is believed to be the longest home run in the history of Washington’s Griffith Stadium. (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1953, Mickey Mantle hits what is believed to be the longest home run in the history of Washington’s Griffith Stadium.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-17-yankees-mickey-mantle-of-the-new-york-yankees-hits-a-pair-of-tape-measure-home-ru</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0417_1956_team.png?v=1782409935</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits a pair of tape measure home runs against Camilo Pascual at Griffith Stadium (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1956, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits a pair of tape measure home runs against Camilo Pascual at Griffith Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-17-yankees-boston-red-sox-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0417_1921_team.png?v=1782409939</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Yankees History: Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-17-yankees-for-the-first-time-in-a-career-that-will-span-more-than-half-of-a-century</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0417_1951_team_575d4f72-6e21-4a6d-90bc-1602b2550a63.png?v=1782409944</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Yankees History: For the first time, in a career that will span more than half of a century, public address announcer Bob Sheppard announces the Ya (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1951, For the first time, in a career that will span more than half of a century, public address announcer Bob Sheppard announces the Ya</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-17-yankees-at-yankee-owner-s-george-steinbrenner-s-insistence-thurman-munson-is-name</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0417_1976_team.png?v=1782409948</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Yankees History: At Yankee owner’s George Steinbrenner’s insistence, Thurman Munson is named the team captain (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1976, At Yankee owner’s George Steinbrenner’s insistence, Thurman Munson is named the team captain</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-18-yankees-red-sox-take-home-opener-8-4-vs-defending-champ-s-ny-yankees-1938-full-ra</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0418_1938_team.png?v=1782409952</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Yankees History: Red Sox take home opener 8-4 vs defending Champ’s (NY Yankees) 1938 – Full Radio Broadcast (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1938, Red Sox take home opener 8-4 vs defending Champ’s (NY Yankees) 1938 – Full Radio Broadcast</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-18-yankees-commissioner-happy-chandler-gives-ted-williams-his-american-league-mvp-aw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0418_1950_team.png?v=1782409957</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Yankees History: Commissioner Happy Chandler gives Ted Williams his American League MVP Award (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1950, Commissioner Happy Chandler gives Ted Williams his American League MVP Award</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-18-yankees-yankee-stadium-opens-the-house-that-ruth-built-1923</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0418_1923_team.png?v=1782409962</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Yankees History: Yankee Stadium Opens – The House That Ruth Built (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1923, Yankee Stadium Opens – The House That Ruth Built</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-19-yankees-making-his-debut-in-pinstripes-roger-maris-goes-4-for-5-batting-leadoff-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0419_1960_team.png?v=1782409966</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Yankees History: Making his debut in pinstripes, Roger Maris goes 4-for-5 batting leadoff in the Yankees lineup (1960)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1960, Making his debut in pinstripes, Roger Maris goes 4-for-5 batting leadoff in the Yankees lineup</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-19-yankees-sparky-lyle-becomes-the-first-reliever-to-come-into-a-game-with-a-signatu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0419_1972_team.png?v=1782409971</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Yankees History: Sparky Lyle becomes the first reliever to come into a game with a signature entrance song when the Yankee Stadium (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1972, Sparky Lyle becomes the first reliever to come into a game with a signature entrance song when the Yankee Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-20-yankees-ted-williams-doubles-in-his-major-league-debut-vs-yankees-1939</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:52:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0420_1939_team.png?v=1782409975</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Yankees History: Ted Williams Doubles in his major league debut vs Yankees (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1939, Ted Williams Doubles in his major league debut vs Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-20-yankees-fenway-park-opens-boston-beats-new-york-1912</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0420_1912_team.png?v=1782409980</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Yankees History: Fenway Park Opens – Boston beats New York (1912)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1912, Fenway Park Opens – Boston beats New York</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-20-yankees-boston-red-sox-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0420_1921_team.png?v=1782409984</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Yankees History: Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-21-yankees-new-york-yankees-vs-philadelphia-athletics-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0421_1921_team.png?v=1782409989</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Yankees History: New York Yankees vs Philadelphia Athletics (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, New York Yankees vs Philadelphia Athletics</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-22-yankees-new-york-yankees-pitcher-don-larsen-hits-a-grand-slam-off-frank-sullivan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0422_1956_team.png?v=1782409993</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Yankees History: New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen hits a grand slam off Frank Sullivan of the Boston Red Sox, as New York wins, 13 – 6, at Yanke (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1956, New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen hits a grand slam off Frank Sullivan of the Boston Red Sox, as New York wins, 13 – 6, at Yanke</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-22-yankees-at-griffith-stadium-whitey-ford-of-the-new-york-yankees-pitches-a-14-inni</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0422_1959_team.png?v=1782409997</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Yankees History: At Griffith Stadium, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees pitches a 14-inning, 1 – 0 shutout against the Washington Senators, givin (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1959, At Griffith Stadium, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees pitches a 14-inning, 1 – 0 shutout against the Washington Senators, givin</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-22-yankees-the-yankees-turn-their-first-triple-play-in-42-years-2010</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0422_2010_team.png?v=1782410002</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Yankees History: The Yankees turn their first triple play in 42 years (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2010, The Yankees turn their first triple play in 42 years</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-22-yankees-new-york-yankees-vs-philadelphia-athletics-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0422_1921_team.png?v=1782410006</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Yankees History: New York Yankees vs Philadelphia Athletics (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, New York Yankees vs Philadelphia Athletics</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-22-yankees-babe-ruth-of-the-new-york-yankees-collides-with-charlie-berry-boston-red</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0422_1931_team.png?v=1782410010</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees collides with Charlie Berry, Boston Red Sox catcher and former pro football player, while trying (1931)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1931, Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees collides with Charlie Berry, Boston Red Sox catcher and former pro football player, while trying</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-24-yankees-rickey-henderson-becomes-the-first-player-in-baseball-history-to-hit-a-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0424_1987_team.png?v=1782410015</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Yankees History: Rickey Henderson becomes the first player in baseball history to hit a home run off two different 300-game winners in the same gam (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1987, Rickey Henderson becomes the first player in baseball history to hit a home run off two different 300-game winners in the same gam</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-24-yankees-new-york-yankees-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0424_1921_team.png?v=1782410019</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Yankees History: New York Yankees vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, New York Yankees vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-25-yankees-russ-sheriff-van-atta-makes-an-incredible-debut-for-the-new-york-yankees</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0425_1933_team.png?v=1782410023</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Yankees History: Russ “Sheriff” Van Atta makes an incredible debut for the New York Yankees (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1933, Russ “Sheriff” Van Atta makes an incredible debut for the New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-25-yankees-whitey-ford-gets-final-career-win-1967</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0425_1967_team.png?v=1782410028</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Yankees History: Whitey Ford gets final career win (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1967, Whitey Ford gets final career win</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-25-yankees-bob-lemon-fired-by-yankees-after-14-games-1982</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0425_1982_team.png?v=1782410032</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Yankees History: Bob Lemon fired by Yankees after 14 Games (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1982, Bob Lemon fired by Yankees after 14 Games</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-25-yankees-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:53:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0425_1921_team.png?v=1782410037</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Yankees History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-26-yankees-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0426_1921_team.png?v=1782410041</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Yankees History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-27-yankees-babe-ruth-final-speech-1947</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0427_1947_team.png?v=1782410046</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth Final Speech (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1947, Babe Ruth Final Speech</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-27-yankees-reggie-jackson-homers-off-ron-guidry-in-his-return-to-new-york-yankees-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0427_1982_team.png?v=1782410050</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Yankees History: Reggie Jackson homers off Ron Guidry in his return to New York Yankees (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1982, Reggie Jackson homers off Ron Guidry in his return to New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-27-yankees-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0427_1921_team.png?v=1782410054</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Yankees History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-27-yankees-new-york-yankees-acquire-chris-chambliss-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0427_1975_team.png?v=1782410059</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Yankees History: New York Yankees acquire Chris Chambliss (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1975, New York Yankees acquire Chris Chambliss</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-28-yankees-billy-martin-hired-for-4th-time-to-manage-new-york-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0428_1985_team.png?v=1782410063</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Yankees History: Billy Martin hired for 4th time to manage New York (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1985, Billy Martin hired for 4th time to manage New York</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-28-yankees-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0428_1921_team.png?v=1782410068</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Yankees History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-29-yankees-on-a-chilly-saturday-afternoon-at-yankee-stadium-lou-gehrig-comes-to-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0429_1939_team.png?v=1782410072</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Yankees History: On a chilly Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, Lou Gehrig comes to the plate in the fourth inning and singles off Washington hu (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1939, On a chilly Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, Lou Gehrig comes to the plate in the fourth inning and singles off Washington hu</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-29-yankees-in-a-strange-play-at-home-plate-catcher-luke-sewell-of-the-washington-sen</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0429_1933_team.png?v=1782410077</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Yankees History: In a strange play at home plate, catcher Luke Sewell of the Washington Senators tags out two Yankees runners on the same play. Lou (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1933, In a strange play at home plate, catcher Luke Sewell of the Washington Senators tags out two Yankees runners on the same play. Lou</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-30-yankees-bob-feller-no-hits-yankees-1946</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0430_1946_team.png?v=1782410081</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Yankees History: Bob Feller No Hits Yankees (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1946, Bob Feller No Hits Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/april-30-yankees-toronto-blue-jays-acquire-pitcher-al-leiter-from-the-new-york-yankees-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0430_1989_team.png?v=1782410085</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Yankees History: Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher Al Leiter from the New York Yankees for veteran outfielder Jesse Barfield (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1989, Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher Al Leiter from the New York Yankees for veteran outfielder Jesse Barfield</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-1-yankees-mickey-mantle-blasts-the-first-home-run-of-his-career-in-an-8-3-victory-1951</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0501_1951_team.png?v=1782410090</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle blasts the first home run of his career in an 8-3 victory (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1951, Mickey Mantle blasts the first home run of his career in an 8-3 victory</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-1-yankees-rickey-henderson-of-the-oakland-a-s-becomes-the-all-time-leader-in-stolen-ba</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0501_1991_team.png?v=1782410094</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Yankees History: Rickey Henderson of the Oakland A’s becomes the all-time leader in stolen bases (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1991, Rickey Henderson of the Oakland A’s becomes the all-time leader in stolen bases</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-1-yankees-the-mets-are-fined-by-commissioner-bowie-kuhn-as-the-result-of-disparaging-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:54:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0501_1980_team.png?v=1782410099</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Yankees History: The Mets are fined by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn as the result of disparaging remarks made against the Yankees by Jerry Della Femina, (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1980, The Mets are fined by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn as the result of disparaging remarks made against the Yankees by Jerry Della Femina,</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-2-yankees-lou-gehrig-s-streak-of-2-130-consecutive-games-comes-to-an-end-1939</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0502_1939_team.png?v=1782410103</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig’s streak of 2,130 consecutive games comes to an end (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1939, Lou Gehrig’s streak of 2,130 consecutive games comes to an end</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-2-yankees-don-mattingly-breaks-up-hoyt-s-no-hitter-1984</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0502_1984_team.png?v=1782410108</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Yankees History: Don Mattingly breaks up Hoyt’s no hitter (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1984, Don Mattingly breaks up Hoyt’s no hitter</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-2-yankees-walter-johnson-of-the-washington-senators-throws-his-100th-career-shutout-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0502_1923_team.png?v=1782410112</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Yankees History: Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators throws his 100th career shutout (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1923, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators throws his 100th career shutout</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-3-yankees-red-ruffing-who-will-win-273-games-is-born-in-granville-illinois-1904</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 3 in Yankees History: Red Ruffing who will win 273 games is born in Granville, Illinois (1904)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1904, Red Ruffing who will win 273 games is born in Granville, Illinois</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-3-yankees-joe-dimaggio-makes-his-major-league-debut-1936</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0503_1936_team.png?v=1782410121</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio makes his major league debut. (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1936, Joe DiMaggio makes his major league debut.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-3-yankees-gehrig-scores-on-inside-park-homerun-1938</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0503_1938_team.png?v=1782410126</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Yankees History: Gehrig scores on inside park homerun (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1938, Gehrig scores on inside park homerun</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-3-yankees-vic-raschi-balks-four-times-in-one-game-a-club-record-and-two-fewer-than-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0503_1950_team.png?v=1782410130</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Yankees History: Vic Raschi balks four times in one game, a club record and two fewer than the single-season record (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1950, Vic Raschi balks four times in one game, a club record and two fewer than the single-season record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-3-yankees-gil-mcdougald-ties-a-major-league-record-by-driving-in-six-runs-in-one-innin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0503_1951_team.png?v=1782410135</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Yankees History: Gil McDougald ties a major league record by driving in six runs in one inning (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1951, Gil McDougald ties a major league record by driving in six runs in one inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-4-yankees-lefty-grove-records-his-first-win-1925</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0504_1925_team.png?v=1782410140</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Yankees History: Lefty Grove records his first win (1925)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1925, Lefty Grove records his first win</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-4-yankees-ron-davis-of-the-new-york-yankees-strikes-out-eight-consecutive-batters-1981</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0504_1981_team.png?v=1782410144</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Yankees History: Ron Davis of the New York Yankees strikes out eight consecutive batters (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1981, Ron Davis of the New York Yankees strikes out eight consecutive batters</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-4-yankees-larry-brown-and-leon-wagner-are-hurt-in-collision-1966</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0504_1966_team.png?v=1782410149</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Yankees History: Larry Brown and Leon Wagner are hurt in collision (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1966, Larry Brown and Leon Wagner are hurt in collision</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-5-yankees-fans-at-yankee-stadium-throw-dozens-of-newly-created-reggie-bars-onto-the-fi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0505_1977_team.png?v=1782410153</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Yankees History: Fans at Yankee Stadium throw dozens of newly created “Reggie” bars onto the field (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1977, Fans at Yankee Stadium throw dozens of newly created “Reggie” bars onto the field</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-5-yankees-roger-clemens-agrees-to-a-one-year-deal-worth-28-million-to-pitch-for-the-ne</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:55:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0505_2007_team.png?v=1782410158</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Yankees History: Roger Clemens agrees to a one-year deal worth $28 million to pitch for the New York Yankees (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2007, Roger Clemens agrees to a one-year deal worth $28 million to pitch for the New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-5-yankees-baltimore-orioles-pitcher-bob-turley-gives-up-two-hits-to-the-new-york-yanke</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0505_1954_team.png?v=1782410162</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Yankees History: Baltimore Orioles pitcher Bob Turley gives up two hits to the New York Yankees but is defeated by his former teammates, 4 – 2. It  (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1954, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Bob Turley gives up two hits to the New York Yankees but is defeated by his former teammates, 4 – 2. It </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-6-yankees-boston-red-sox-rookie-babe-ruth-hits-his-first-major-league-home-run-1915</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0506_1915_team.png?v=1782410166</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Yankees History: Boston Red Sox rookie Babe Ruth hits his first major league home run (1915)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1915, Boston Red Sox rookie Babe Ruth hits his first major league home run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-6-yankees-everett-scott-s-streak-of-1-307-games-played-comes-to-an-end-1925</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0506_1925_team.png?v=1782410171</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Yankees History: Everett Scott’s streak of 1,307 games played comes to an end (1925)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1925, Everett Scott’s streak of 1,307 games played comes to an end</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-6-yankees-gaylord-perry-wins-300th-1982</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0506_1982_team.png?v=1782410175</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Yankees History: Gaylord Perry wins 300th (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1982, Gaylord Perry wins 300th</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-6-yankees-mickey-cochrane-hits-his-1st-homerun-1925</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0506_1925_team_0ff11b0d-fcf4-4ff9-ba9b-db354231bd6c.png?v=1782410179</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Yankees History: Mickey Cochrane hits his 1st homerun (1925)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1925, Mickey Cochrane hits his 1st homerun</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-6-yankees-jim-bouton-fires-shutout-in-just-his-second-apparence-in-mlb-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0506_1962_team.png?v=1782410184</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Yankees History: Jim Bouton fires shutout in just his second apparence in MLB (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1962, Jim Bouton fires shutout in just his second apparence in MLB</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-7-yankees-hank-greenberg-plays-his-final-game-with-the-detroit-tigers-before-entering</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0507_1941_team.png?v=1782410188</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Yankees History: Hank Greenberg plays his final game with the Detroit Tigers before entering the Army for service in World War II (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1941, Hank Greenberg plays his final game with the Detroit Tigers before entering the Army for service in World War II</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-7-yankees-cleveland-indians-pitcher-herb-score-is-struck-in-the-right-eye-by-a-line-dr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0507_1957_team.png?v=1782410192</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Yankees History: Cleveland Indians pitcher Herb Score is struck in the right eye by a line drive hit by the New York Yankees’ Gil McDougald (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1957, Cleveland Indians pitcher Herb Score is struck in the right eye by a line drive hit by the New York Yankees’ Gil McDougald</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-9-yankees-oe-mccarthy-returns-to-manage-the-new-york-yankees-after-missing-most-of-spr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0509_1944_team.png?v=1782410197</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Yankees History: oe McCarthy returns to manage the New York Yankees after missing most of spring training and the early season due to illness (1944)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1944, oe McCarthy returns to manage the New York Yankees after missing most of spring training and the early season due to illness</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-9-yankees-at-new-york-the-a-s-edge-the-yankees-2-1-in-11-innings-rickey-henderson-plat</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0509_1990_team.png?v=1782410202</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Yankees History: At New York, the A’s edge the Yankees, 2 – 1 in 11 innings. Rickey Henderson plates the first run, scoring from second base on a 6 (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1990, At New York, the A’s edge the Yankees, 2 – 1 in 11 innings. Rickey Henderson plates the first run, scoring from second base on a 6</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-10-yankees-lou-gehrig-removes-himself-from-the-new-york-yankees-lineup-after-five-inni</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0510_1934_team.png?v=1782410206</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 10 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig removes himself from the New York Yankees’ lineup after five innings (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1934, Lou Gehrig removes himself from the New York Yankees’ lineup after five innings</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-10-yankees-david-cone-goes-under-career-threatening-surgery-1996</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0510_1996_team.png?v=1782410210</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 10 in Yankees History: David Cone goes under career threatening surgery (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1996, David Cone goes under career threatening surgery</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-10-yankees-michael-pineda-of-the-yankees-strikes-out-a-career-high-16-he-tied-for-seco</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0510_2015_team.png?v=1782410215</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 10 in Yankees History: Michael Pineda of the Yankees strikes out a career-high 16 he tied for second-most in Yankees history (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2015, Michael Pineda of the Yankees strikes out a career-high 16 he tied for second-most in Yankees history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-11-yankees-walter-johnson-of-the-washington-senators-pitches-12-scoreless-innings-in-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:56:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0511_1919_team.png?v=1782410219</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Yankees History: Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators pitches 12 scoreless innings in a duel with Jack Quinn of the New York Yankees (1919)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1919, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators pitches 12 scoreless innings in a duel with Jack Quinn of the New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-11-yankees-the-red-sox-early-season-winning-streak-comes-to-an-end-at-15-consecutive-v</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0511_1946_team.png?v=1782410224</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Yankees History: The Red Sox’ early season winning streak comes to an end at 15 consecutive victories (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1946, The Red Sox’ early season winning streak comes to an end at 15 consecutive victories</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-11-yankees-dave-winfield-rejects-a-trade-that-would-have-sent-him-from-the-new-york-ya</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0511_1990_team.png?v=1782410228</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Yankees History: Dave Winfield rejects a trade that would have sent him from the New York Yankees to California (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1990, Dave Winfield rejects a trade that would have sent him from the New York Yankees to California</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-12-yankees-yogi-berra-commits-an-error-as-his-errorless-streak-of-148-games-for-a-catc</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0512_1959_team.png?v=1782410232</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Yankees History: Yogi Berra commits an error as his errorless streak of 148 games for a catcher comes to an end in a New York 7 – 6 loss to Clevela (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1959, Yogi Berra commits an error as his errorless streak of 148 games for a catcher comes to an end in a New York 7 – 6 loss to Clevela</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-12-yankees-at-royals-stadium-a-potential-game-ending-routine-fly-ball-becomes-an-amos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0512_1978_team.png?v=1782410236</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Yankees History: At Royals Stadium, a potential game-ending routine fly ball becomes an Amos Otis walk-off inside-the-park home run as Reggie Jacks (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1978, At Royals Stadium, a potential game-ending routine fly ball becomes an Amos Otis walk-off inside-the-park home run as Reggie Jacks</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-12-yankees-the-twins-trade-their-3rd-opening-day-starter-in-a-month-1982</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:21-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0512_1982_team.png?v=1782410241</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Yankees History: The twins trade their 3rd opening day starter in a month (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1982, The twins trade their 3rd opening day starter in a month</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-13-yankees-mickey-mantle-blasts-home-runs-from-both-sides-of-the-plate-for-the-first-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0513_1955_team.png?v=1782410245</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle blasts home runs from both sides of the plate for the first time in his major league career (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1955, Mickey Mantle blasts home runs from both sides of the plate for the first time in his major league career</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-13-yankees-after-trailing-by-eight-runs-going-into-the-bottom-of-the-sixth-inning-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 13 in Yankees History: After trailing by eight runs, going into the bottom of the sixth inning, the Yankees rally to beat the Twins 9-8. Don Mattingly’s  (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1985, After trailing by eight runs, going into the bottom of the sixth inning, the Yankees rally to beat the Twins 9-8. Don Mattingly’s </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-13-yankees-at-cleveland-s-league-park-the-first-game-in-major-league-history-in-which</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 13 in Yankees History: At Cleveland’s League Park the first game in major league history in which players from both teams wear numbers on the back of the (1929)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1929, At Cleveland’s League Park the first game in major league history in which players from both teams wear numbers on the back of the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-14-yankees-mickey-mantle-of-the-new-york-yankees-joins-the-500-home-run-club-1967</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 14 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees joins the 500-home run club (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1967, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees joins the 500-home run club</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-15-yankees-lou-gehrig-steals-home-during-the-new-york-yankees-4-0-victory-1935</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 15 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig steals home during the New York Yankees’ 4-0 victory (1935)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1935, Lou Gehrig steals home during the New York Yankees’ 4-0 victory</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-15-yankees-joe-dimaggio-singles-of-ed-smith-to-start-his-56-game-hitting-streak-1941</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0515_1941_team.png?v=1782410266</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio singles of Ed Smith to start his 56 game hitting streak (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1941, Joe DiMaggio singles of Ed Smith to start his 56 game hitting streak</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-15-yankees-ty-cobb-attacks-a-crippled-heckler-named-claude-lueker-1912</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 15 in Yankees History: Ty Cobb attacks a crippled heckler named Claude Lueker (1912)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1912, Ty Cobb attacks a crippled heckler named Claude Lueker</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-16-yankees-group-of-yankees-fight-at-the-copa-1957</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:57:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 16 in Yankees History: group of Yankees fight at the Copa (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1957, group of Yankees fight at the Copa</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-17-yankees-david-wells-pitches-the-first-perfect-game-at-yankee-stadium-since-don-lars</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0517_1998_team.png?v=1782410280</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Yankees History: David Wells pitches the first perfect game at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen’s masterpiece (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1998, David Wells pitches the first perfect game at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen’s masterpiece</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-18-yankees-mickey-mantle-sets-the-record-by-hitting-hr-s-from-both-sides-of-the-plate</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0518_1956_team.png?v=1782410285</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle sets the record by hitting HR’s from both sides of the plate for 3rd time in his short career (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1956, Mickey Mantle sets the record by hitting HR’s from both sides of the plate for 3rd time in his short career</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-18-yankees-mickey-mantle-tears-muscle-in-4-3-loss-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0518_1962_team.png?v=1782410290</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle tears muscle in 4-3 loss (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1962, Mickey Mantle tears muscle in 4-3 loss</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-20-yankees-joe-dimaggio-of-the-new-york-yankees-hits-for-the-cycle-and-collects-six-rb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0520_1948_team.png?v=1782410295</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits for the cycle and collects six RBI in a 13 – 2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. DiMag (1948)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1948, Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits for the cycle and collects six RBI in a 13 – 2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. DiMag</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-20-yankees-one-armed-outfielder-pete-gray-of-the-st-louis-browns-enjoys-an-incredible</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 20 in Yankees History: one-armed outfielder Pete Gray of the St. Louis Browns enjoys an incredible day against the New York Yankees (1945)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1945, one-armed outfielder Pete Gray of the St. Louis Browns enjoys an incredible day against the New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-21-yankees-babe-ruth-hits-three-consecutive-home-runs-in-the-first-game-of-a-doublehea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0521_1930_team.png?v=1782410304</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth hits three consecutive home runs in the first game of a doubleheader then bats right handed for his 4th at bat (1930)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1930, Babe Ruth hits three consecutive home runs in the first game of a doubleheader then bats right handed for his 4th at bat</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-22-yankees-roger-maris-receives-four-intentional-walks-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 22 in Yankees History: Roger Maris receives four intentional walks (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1962, Roger Maris receives four intentional walks</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-22-yankees-joe-sewell-of-the-new-york-yankees-strikes-out-for-the-first-time-on-the-se</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 22 in Yankees History: Joe Sewell of the New York Yankees strikes out for the first time on the season (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1933, Joe Sewell of the New York Yankees strikes out for the first time on the season</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-22-yankees-prime-time-and-carlton-fisk-square-off-1990</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 22 in Yankees History: Prime time and Carlton Fisk Square off (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1990, Prime time and Carlton Fisk Square off</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-23-yankees-tony-lazzeri-hits-3-home-runs-in-twin-bill-as-the-crowd-pelts-the-field-wit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0523_1936_team.png?v=1782410322</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Yankees History: Tony Lazzeri hits 3 home runs in twin bill as the crowd pelts the field with cushions‚ bottles and other articles‚ making play dif (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1936, Tony Lazzeri hits 3 home runs in twin bill as the crowd pelts the field with cushions‚ bottles and other articles‚ making play dif</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-23-yankees-joe-dimaggio-connects-for-3-homeruns-including-2-against-bob-feller-1948</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0523_1948_team.png?v=1782410327</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio connects for 3 homeruns including 2 against Bob Feller (1948)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1948, Joe DiMaggio connects for 3 homeruns including 2 against Bob Feller</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-23-yankees-joe-pepitone-of-the-new-york-yankees-hits-two-home-runs-in-the-nine-run-8th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0523_1962_team.png?v=1782410331</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Yankees History: Joe Pepitone of the New York Yankees hits two home runs in the nine-run 8th-inning of the Yankees’ 13 – 7 triumph over the Kansas  (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1962, Joe Pepitone of the New York Yankees hits two home runs in the nine-run 8th-inning of the Yankees’ 13 – 7 triumph over the Kansas </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-23-yankees-the-mets-win-their-first-subway-series-against-the-crosstown-yankees-since</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:58:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0523_2010_team.png?v=1782410336</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Yankees History: The Mets win their first subway series against the crosstown Yankees since 1998 with a 6 – 4 victory. Jason Bay homers twice – onl (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2010, The Mets win their first subway series against the crosstown Yankees since 1998 with a 6 – 4 victory. Jason Bay homers twice – onl</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-24-yankees-tony-lazzeri-sets-al-record-11-rbis-1936</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0524_1936_team.png?v=1782410340</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Yankees History: Tony Lazzeri sets AL record 11 RBIS (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1936, Tony Lazzeri sets AL record 11 RBIS</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-24-yankees-cleveland-s-tony-horton-hits-3-home-runs-versus-new-york-but-the-yankees-wi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0524_1970_team.png?v=1782410345</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Yankees History: Cleveland’s Tony Horton hits 3 home runs versus New York‚ but the Yankees win anyway, 8 – 7, in 11 innings. (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1970, Cleveland’s Tony Horton hits 3 home runs versus New York‚ but the Yankees win anyway, 8 – 7, in 11 innings.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-24-yankees-new-york-yankees-announce-the-resignation-of-manager-joe-mccarthy-1946</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0524_1946_team.png?v=1782410349</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Yankees History: New York Yankees announce the resignation of manager Joe McCarthy (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1946, New York Yankees announce the resignation of manager Joe McCarthy</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-24-yankees-jimmy-piersall-and-billy-martin-brawl-1952</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0524_1952_team.png?v=1782410354</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Yankees History: Jimmy Piersall and Billy Martin Brawl (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1952, Jimmy Piersall and Billy Martin Brawl</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-25-yankees-babe-ruth-loses-his-yankee-captaincy-a-position-he-has-held-for-less-than-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0525_1922_team.png?v=1782410358</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth loses his Yankee captaincy, a position he has held for less than a week. (1922)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1922, Babe Ruth loses his Yankee captaincy, a position he has held for less than a week.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-25-yankees-mickey-cochrane-comes-to-an-end-when-he-is-hit-in-the-right-temple-by-a-bum</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0525_1937_team.png?v=1782410362</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Yankees History: Mickey Cochrane comes to an end when he is hit in the right temple by a Bump Hadley fastball (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1937, Mickey Cochrane comes to an end when he is hit in the right temple by a Bump Hadley fastball</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-25-yankees-ted-williams-raises-his-average-to-400-for-the-first-time-1941</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0525_1941_team.png?v=1782410366</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Yankees History: Ted Williams raises his average to 400 for the first time (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1941, Ted Williams raises his average to 400 for the first time</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-27-yankees-dave-winfield-grabs-oakland-a-s-catcher-mike-heath-by-the-throat-at-yankee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0527_1983_team.png?v=1782410371</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 27 in Yankees History: Dave Winfield grabs Oakland A’s catcher Mike Heath by the throat at Yankee Stadium (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1983, Dave Winfield grabs Oakland A’s catcher Mike Heath by the throat at Yankee Stadium</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-29-yankees-oakland-athletics-second-baseman-randy-velarde-turns-an-unassisted-triple-p</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0529_2000_team.png?v=1782410375</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Yankees History: Oakland Athletics second baseman Randy Velarde turns an unassisted triple play, just the 11th in major league history, on a line d (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2000, Oakland Athletics second baseman Randy Velarde turns an unassisted triple play, just the 11th in major league history, on a line d</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-29-yankees-the-yankees-purchase-some-would-say-rent-spitballer-burleigh-grimes-from-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0529_1934_team.png?v=1782410380</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Yankees History: The Yankees purchase — some would say rent — spitballer Burleigh Grimes from the Pittsburgh Pirates. After 10 appearances with the (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1934, The Yankees purchase — some would say rent — spitballer Burleigh Grimes from the Pittsburgh Pirates. After 10 appearances with the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-29-yankees-fisk-and-pinella-fight-in-the-bronx-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0529_1976_team.png?v=1782410384</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Yankees History: Fisk and Pinella fight in the Bronx (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1976, Fisk and Pinella fight in the Bronx</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-30-yankees-mickey-mantle-of-the-new-york-yankees-blasts-one-of-the-longest-home-runs-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0530_1956_team.png?v=1782410388</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees blasts one of the longest home runs in history (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1956, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees blasts one of the longest home runs in history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-30-yankees-whitey-ford-of-the-new-york-yankees-announces-his-retirement-1967</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0530_1967_team.png?v=1782410393</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Yankees History: Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees announces his retirement (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1967, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees announces his retirement</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-30-yankees-johnny-damon-collects-his-2-000th-career-hit-2007</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:59:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0530_2007_team.png?v=1782410397</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Yankees History: Johnny Damon collects his 2,000th career hit (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2007, Johnny Damon collects his 2,000th career hit</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-31-yankees-cesar-tovar-gets-his-team-s-lone-hit-in-a-game-when-he-breaks-up-catfish-hu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0531_1975_team.png?v=1782410402</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Yankees History: Cesar Tovar gets his team’s lone hit in a game when he breaks up Catfish Hunter’s bid for a no-hitter (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1975, Cesar Tovar gets his team’s lone hit in a game when he breaks up Catfish Hunter’s bid for a no-hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-31-yankees-jimmie-foxx-hits-his-first-career-homerun-1927</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0531_1927_team.png?v=1782410406</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Yankees History: Jimmie Foxx hits his first career homerun (1927)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1927, Jimmie Foxx hits his first career homerun</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/may-31-yankees-lou-gehrig-plays-in-his-2-000th-consecutive-game-1938</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0531_1938_team.png?v=1782410411</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig plays in his 2,000th consecutive game (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1938, Lou Gehrig plays in his 2,000th consecutive game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-1-yankees-bo-belinsky-buzzs-hr-king-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0601_1962_team.png?v=1782410415</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Yankees History: Bo Belinsky buzzs HR king (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1962, Bo Belinsky buzzs HR king</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-1-yankees-babe-ruth-bats-cleanup-in-the-yankees-lineup-and-also-gets-the-win-when-he</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0601_1920_team.png?v=1782410420</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth bats cleanup in the Yankees’ lineup, and also gets the win when he tosses four innings as the starter in the team’s 14-7 (1920)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1920, Babe Ruth bats cleanup in the Yankees’ lineup, and also gets the win when he tosses four innings as the starter in the team’s 14-7</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-2-yankees-at-the-polo-grounds-babe-ruth-and-the-well-traveled-boston-red-sox-beat-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0602_1915_team.png?v=1782410424</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Yankees History: At the Polo Grounds, Babe Ruth and the well-traveled Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees, 7 – 1. (1915)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1915, At the Polo Grounds, Babe Ruth and the well-traveled Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees, 7 – 1.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-2-yankees-whitey-ford-of-the-new-york-yankees-strikes-out-six-batters-in-a-row-to-tie</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0602_1958_team.png?v=1782410429</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Yankees History: Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees strikes out six batters in a row to tie an American League record as he shuts out the Chicago  (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1958, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees strikes out six batters in a row to tie an American League record as he shuts out the Chicago </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-2-yankees-lou-gehrig-starts-for-the-first-time-for-new-york-yankees-1925</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0602_1925_team.png?v=1782410434</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig starts for the first time for New York Yankees (1925)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1925, Lou Gehrig starts for the first time for New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-3-yankees-lou-gehrig-becomes-first-player-to-hit-4-homeruns-in-a-game-1932</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0603_1932_team.png?v=1782410438</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig becomes first player to hit 4 homeruns in a game (1932)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1932, Lou Gehrig becomes first player to hit 4 homeruns in a game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-4-yankees-mickey-mantle-leadoff-single-in-the-10th-inning-ignites-a-new-york-rally-an</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0604_1953_team.png?v=1782410442</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle leadoff single in the 10th inning ignites a New York rally and they win 9 – 5. (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1953, Mickey Mantle leadoff single in the 10th inning ignites a New York rally and they win 9 – 5.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-4-yankees-for-the-second-time-in-a-season-willie-mays-blasts-an-extra-inning-homer-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0604_1955_team.png?v=1782410447</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Yankees History: For the second time in a season‚ Willie Mays blasts an extra-inning homer off the Cubs’ Warren Hacker (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1955, For the second time in a season‚ Willie Mays blasts an extra-inning homer off the Cubs’ Warren Hacker</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-4-yankees-mantle-hits-a-478-moon-shot-off-billy-pierce-in-losing-effort-1958</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0604_1958_team.png?v=1782410451</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Yankees History: Mantle hits a 478 moon shot off Billy Pierce in losing effort (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1958, Mantle hits a 478 moon shot off Billy Pierce in losing effort</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-5-yankees-mickey-mantle-of-the-new-york-yankees-slugs-a-550-foot-home-run-1955</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:00:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0605_1955_team.png?v=1782410456</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees slugs a 550-foot home run (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1955, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees slugs a 550-foot home run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-5-yankees-new-york-routs-white-sox-starter-early-wynn-for-a-12-5-victory-in-the-3rd-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0605_1958_team.png?v=1782410460</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Yankees History: New York routs White Sox starter Early Wynn for a 12 – 5 victory. In the 3rd inning, Mickey Mantle legs out his third inside-the-p (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1958, New York routs White Sox starter Early Wynn for a 12 – 5 victory. In the 3rd inning, Mickey Mantle legs out his third inside-the-p</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-5-yankees-mickey-mantle-breaks-his-left-foot-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0605_1963_team.png?v=1782410465</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle breaks his left foot (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1963, Mickey Mantle breaks his left foot</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-6-yankees-new-york-yankees-slugger-babe-ruth-becomes-the-20th-century-home-run-leader</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0606_1921_team.png?v=1782410469</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Yankees History: New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth becomes the 20th-century home run leader (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1921, New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth becomes the 20th-century home run leader</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-6-yankees-myril-hoag-becomes-first-yankee-in-franchise-history-to-collect-six-hits-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0606_1934_team.png?v=1782410473</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Yankees History: Myril Hoag becomes first Yankee in franchise history to collect six hits in one game, a major league record of six singles. The 26 (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1934, Myril Hoag becomes first Yankee in franchise history to collect six hits in one game, a major league record of six singles. The 26</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-8-yankees-jimmie-foxx-homers-in-4-straight-at-bats-over-2-games-1933</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0608_1933_team.png?v=1782410478</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Yankees History: Jimmie Foxx homers in 4 straight at bats over 2 games (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1933, Jimmie Foxx homers in 4 straight at bats over 2 games</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-8-yankees-mickey-mantle-day-at-yankee-stadium-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0608_1969_team.png?v=1782410482</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle Day at Yankee Stadium (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1969, Mickey Mantle Day at Yankee Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-8-yankees-2005-new-york-yankees-third-baseman-alex-rodriguez-becomes-the-youngest-mem</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0608_2005_team.png?v=1782410486</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Yankees History: 2005 – New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez becomes the youngest member of the 400-home run club when he hits a solo home (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2005, 2005 – New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez becomes the youngest member of the 400-home run club when he hits a solo home</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-9-yankees-willie-wilson-hits-walkoff-inside-the-park-homerun-1979</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0609_1979_team.png?v=1782410491</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Yankees History: Willie Wilson hits walkoff inside the Park homerun (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1979, Willie Wilson hits walkoff inside the Park homerun</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-11-yankees-babe-ruth-clouts-two-consecutive-home-runs-in-his-next-time-up-ruth-clevel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0611_1927_team.png?v=1782410495</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth clouts two consecutive home runs in his next time up Ruth Cleveland C Luke Sewell demands that the umpires inspect the B (1927)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1927, Babe Ruth clouts two consecutive home runs in his next time up Ruth Cleveland C Luke Sewell demands that the umpires inspect the B</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-11-yankees-rick-rhoden-of-the-new-york-yankees-becomes-the-first-pitcher-to-start-a-g</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0611_1988_team.png?v=1782410500</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Yankees History: Rick Rhoden of the New York Yankees becomes the first pitcher to start a game as a designated hitter (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1988, Rick Rhoden of the New York Yankees becomes the first pitcher to start a game as a designated hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-12-yankees-the-yankees-get-four-time-20-game-winner-urban-shocker-from-the-browns-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0612_1922_team.png?v=1782410505</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Yankees History: The Yankees get four-time 20-game winner Urban Shocker from the Browns for pitchers Milt Gaston, Joe Giard, and Joe Bush. Shocker  (1922)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1922, The Yankees get four-time 20-game winner Urban Shocker from the Browns for pitchers Milt Gaston, Joe Giard, and Joe Bush. Shocker </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-13-yankees-ailing-babe-ruth-makes-his-final-appearance-at-yankee-stadium-1948</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0613_1948_team.png?v=1782410509</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Yankees History: Ailing Babe Ruth makes his final appearance at Yankee Stadium (1948)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1948, Ailing Babe Ruth makes his final appearance at Yankee Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-13-yankees-roger-clemens-reaches-his-300th-win-and-nothes-4-000-strikeout-2003</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0613_2003_team.png?v=1782410514</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Yankees History: Roger Clemens reaches his 300th win and nothes 4,000 strikeout (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 2003, Roger Clemens reaches his 300th win and nothes 4,000 strikeout</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-13-yankees-yankees-and-white-sox-brawl-full-broadcast-june-13-1957-new-york-yankees-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:01:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0613_1957_team.png?v=1782410518</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Yankees History: Yankees and White Sox Brawl – Full Broadcast June 13 1957 New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1957, Yankees and White Sox Brawl – Full Broadcast June 13 1957 New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-14-yankees-lou-gehrig-s-consecutive-game-streak-stays-intact-even-though-he-and-yanke</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0614_1933_team.png?v=1782410523</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 14 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak stays intact, even though he and Yankees manager Joe McCarthy are thrown out of a game (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1933, Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak stays intact, even though he and Yankees manager Joe McCarthy are thrown out of a game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-15-yankees-oakland-sells-3-players-bowie-kuhn-voids-the-trades-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0615_1976_team.png?v=1782410527</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Yankees History: Oakland sells 3 Players – Bowie Kuhn voids the trades (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1976, Oakland sells 3 Players – Bowie Kuhn voids the trades</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-16-yankees-mantle-comes-back-from-injury-with-pinch-hit-3-run-homerun-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0616_1962_team.png?v=1782410532</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Yankees History: Mantle comes back from injury with pinch hit 3 run homerun (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1962, Mantle comes back from injury with pinch hit 3 run homerun</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-17-yankees-the-giants-and-yankees-play-the-first-sunday-game-in-new-york-for-a-war-ch</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0617_1917_team.png?v=1782410536</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Yankees History: The Giants and Yankees play the first Sunday game in New York for a war charity in front of 21,000 spectators. (1917)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1917, The Giants and Yankees play the first Sunday game in New York for a war charity in front of 21,000 spectators.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-17-yankees-red-ruffing-piles-up-10-total-bases-1936</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0617_1936_team.png?v=1782410540</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Yankees History: Red Ruffing Piles up 10 total bases (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1936, Red Ruffing Piles up 10 total bases</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-17-yankees-joe-dimaggio-of-the-new-york-yankees-is-credited-with-a-hit-in-his-30th-co</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0617_1941_team.png?v=1782410545</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees is credited with a hit in his 30th consecutive game when an easy grounder to shortstop Luke A (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1941, Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees is credited with a hit in his 30th consecutive game when an easy grounder to shortstop Luke A</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-17-yankees-ron-guidry-sets-strikeout-mark-for-left-hander-with-18-1978</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0617_1978_team.png?v=1782410550</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Yankees History: Ron Guidry sets strikeout mark for left hander with 18 (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1978, Ron Guidry sets strikeout mark for left hander with 18</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-18-yankees-reggie-jackson-and-manager-billy-martin-have-dugout-confrontation-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0618_1977_team.png?v=1782410554</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Yankees History: Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin have dugout confrontation (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1977, Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin have dugout confrontation</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-19-yankees-lou-gehrig-is-born-in-new-york-city-1903</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0619_1903_team.png?v=1782410558</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig is born in New York City (1903)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1903, Lou Gehrig is born in New York City</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-19-yankees-joe-dimaggio-goes-3-for-3-against-the-white-sox-to-extend-his-consecutive</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0619_1941_team.png?v=1782410563</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio goes 3-for-3 against the White Sox to extend his consecutive game hit streak to 32 (1941)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1941, Joe DiMaggio goes 3-for-3 against the White Sox to extend his consecutive game hit streak to 32</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-19-yankees-roger-maris-hits-his-25th-of-the-year-putting-him-seven-games-ahead-of-bab</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0619_1961_team.png?v=1782410568</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Yankees History: Roger Maris hits his 25th of the year, putting him seven games ahead of Babe Ruth’s pace in 1927 (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1961, Roger Maris hits his 25th of the year, putting him seven games ahead of Babe Ruth’s pace in 1927</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-21-yankees-the-new-york-yankees-announce-lou-gehrig-s-retirement-based-on-the-report</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0621_1939_team.png?v=1782410572</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees announce Lou Gehrig’s retirement, based on the report that he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The 36-year- (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1939, The New York Yankees announce Lou Gehrig’s retirement, based on the report that he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The 36-year-</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-21-yankees-joe-dimaggio-gets-his-2-000th-hit-a-7th-inning-single-off-the-indians-mari</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:02:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0621_1950_team.png?v=1782410577</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio gets his 2,000th hit, a 7th-inning single off the Indians’ Marino Pieretti, as the Yanks win, 8 – 2 (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1950, Joe DiMaggio gets his 2,000th hit, a 7th-inning single off the Indians’ Marino Pieretti, as the Yanks win, 8 – 2</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-21-yankees-at-tiger-stadium-detroit-scores-six-times-in-the-bottom-of-the-ninth-innin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0621_1988_team.png?v=1782410582</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Yankees History: At Tiger Stadium, Detroit scores six times in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat a stunned Yankees team, 7-6. Allen Trammell e (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1988, At Tiger Stadium, Detroit scores six times in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat a stunned Yankees team, 7-6. Allen Trammell e</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-21-yankees-carlton-fisk-of-the-chicago-white-sox-sets-a-record-for-most-home-runs-by</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0621_1989_team.png?v=1782410586</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Yankees History: Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox sets a record for most home runs by a catcher (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1989, Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox sets a record for most home runs by a catcher</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-21-yankees-new-york-yankees-trade-disgruntled-superstar-rickey-henderson-1989</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0621_1989_team_bf4e6bfd-2209-4825-b7fe-dbf3cb71baa5.png?v=1782410591</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Yankees History: New York Yankees trade disgruntled superstar Rickey Henderson (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1989, New York Yankees trade disgruntled superstar Rickey Henderson</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-22-yankees-lou-gehrig-hits-three-home-runs-in-the-second-game-of-a-doubleheader-1930</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0622_1930_team.png?v=1782410595</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig hits three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader (1930)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1930, Lou Gehrig hits three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-22-yankees-journeyman-hurler-hank-johnson-of-the-yankees-blanks-the-star-studded-athl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0622_1928_team.png?v=1782410600</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Yankees History: Journeyman hurler Hank Johnson of the Yankees blanks the star-studded Athletics, 4 – 0 (1928)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1928, Journeyman hurler Hank Johnson of the Yankees blanks the star-studded Athletics, 4 – 0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-22-yankees-mickey-mantle-drives-in-six-runs-with-a-triple-and-two-homers-to-lead-new</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0622_1959_team.png?v=1782410604</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle drives in six runs with a triple and two homers to lead New York to a 13 – 6 win (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1959, Mickey Mantle drives in six runs with a triple and two homers to lead New York to a 13 – 6 win</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-23-yankees-tigers-and-yankees-combine-to-hit-a-record-eleven-home-runs-a-major-league</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0623_1950_team.png?v=1782410609</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Yankees History: Tigers and Yankees combine to hit a record Eleven home runs – a major league record (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1950, Tigers and Yankees combine to hit a record Eleven home runs – a major league record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-23-yankees-dick-stuart-as-dr-strange-glove-sets-fielding-record-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0623_1963_team.png?v=1782410613</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Yankees History: Dick Stuart as “Dr. Strange Glove” sets fielding record (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1963, Dick Stuart as “Dr. Strange Glove” sets fielding record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-23-yankees-billy-martin-is-fired-for-the-fifth-time-as-manager-of-the-new-york-yankee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0623_1988_team.png?v=1782410618</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Yankees History: Billy Martin is fired for the fifth time as manager of the New York Yankees (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1988, Billy Martin is fired for the fifth time as manager of the New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-24-yankees-rookie-joe-dimaggio-ties-three-major-league-records-he-becomes-the-first-y</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0624_1936_team.png?v=1782410622</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Yankees History: Rookie Joe DiMaggio ties three major-league records He becomes the first Yankee and fifth player in major league history to hit tw (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1936, Rookie Joe DiMaggio ties three major-league records He becomes the first Yankee and fifth player in major league history to hit tw</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-24-yankees-hall-of-famer-mickey-mantle-signs-his-first-contract-1949</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0624_1949_team.png?v=1782410626</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Yankees History: Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle signs his first contract (1949)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1949, Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle signs his first contract</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-24-yankees-the-yankees-erupt-for-five-runs-in-the-4th-inning-off-early-wynn-to-beat-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-yankees_0624_1958_team.png?v=1782410631</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Yankees History: The Yankees erupt for five runs in the 4th inning off Early Wynn to beat the White Sox, 6 – 2, at Comiskey Park. Mickey Mantle’s c (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1958, The Yankees erupt for five runs in the 4th inning off Early Wynn to beat the White Sox, 6 – 2, at Comiskey Park. Mickey Mantle’s c</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-yankees-history/june-24-yankees-bobby-murcer-ties-record-with-4-homeruns-in-a-double-header-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:03:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 24 in Yankees History: Yankees walk it off vs Red Sox after Roy White launches a dramatic two-out two-run home run (1977)</image:title>
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      <image:title>June 24 in Yankees History: Vic Raschi wins his 9th straigh over Bob Feller (1948)</image:title>
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      <image:title>June 24 in Yankees History: Stadium Bomber Faces Prison after hitting Ray Fosse with Cherry Bomb (1970)</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1970, Tony Horton crawls back to dugout after fouling out vs the Folly Floater</image:caption>
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      <image:title>June 25 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig hits for the cycle as the New York Yankees pound the Chicago White Sox (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1934, Lou Gehrig hits for the cycle as the New York Yankees pound the Chicago White Sox</image:caption>
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      <image:title>June 25 in Yankees History: Roger Maris awaits BP his first game at Yankee Stadium (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yankees: Yankees, 1957, Roger Maris awaits BP his first game at Yankee Stadium</image:caption>
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