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This Week in SABR: February 13, 2026

Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, February 13,…
John McGraw, 1902 (SABR-Rucker Archive)

September 5, 1904: Giants fans send John McGraw to hospital after accidentally trampling him in postgame celebration

Considering that the New York Giants were riding an eight-game…
Citizens Bank Park, 2011 (J. Reed/Creative Commons)

May 1, 2011: Mets, Phillies play past midnight as world learns of Osama bin Laden’s death

On occasion, broadcasters have announced breaking news during…
Frank Luce (Baseball-Reference.com)

Frank Luce

When the Pittsburgh Pirates began their 1924 spring training…

Harvey Roy

Wheeling, West Virginia’s Peninsula Cemetery isn’t the easiest…
Frank Snyder (Trading Card Database)

Frank Snyder

When the New York Giants won seven National League pennants and…
Greg Maddux (Atlanta Braves)
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SABR Board of Directors to host virtual Town Hall on March 12

FEBRUARY 9, 2026 — SABR’s Board of Directors invites all…
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This Week in SABR: February 6, 2026

Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, February 6, 2026. Click…
Steve Carlton, Trading Card Database

August 17, 1986: White Sox rookies help Steve Carlton secure first American League win

Ron Karkovice was supposed to be making his major-league debut…
Nixey Callahan (SABR-Rucker Archive)

August 27, 1910: Comiskey Park hosts its first night baseball game

As most baseball fans know, in 1988 the Chicago Cubs were the…
Dick Radatz, Trading Card Database

June 11, 1963: Boston’s Dick Radatz strikes out 11 batters in relief

They called him “The Monster” – in large part because he…
Dave Kaplan (Courtesy photo)

Dave Kaplan honored with 2026 Russell Gabay Award

FEBRUARY 5, 2026 — Dave Kaplan, a West Orange resident who…
Neil Allen, Trading Card Database.

May 31, 1988: Yankees’ Neil Allen throws a shutout — in relief

“No pitcher shall be credited with pitching a shutout unless…
Henry Aaron, edited by Bill Nowlin and Glen Sparks

SABR Digital Library: Henry Aaron

Add a new baseball book to your collection from the SABR Digital…
Bob Anderson (Trading Card Database)

Bob Anderson

Bob Anderson was the prototype pitching prospect – big, blond,…
Scott Fletcher (Trading Card Database)

Scott Fletcher

Middle infielder Scott Fletcher was picked four times in the…
Eddie Guardado (Trading Card Database)

Eddie Guardado

A starter with soft stuff who grew up in hard circumstances,…
Brad Komminsk (Trading Card Database)

Brad Komminsk

The bottom of the first inning of the game between the Cleveland…
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