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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…
Mike Naymick (SABR-Rucker Archive)

Mike Naymick

The tallest player in American League history from his 1939 debut…
Babe Twombly (Trading Card Database)

Babe Twombly

As a 25-year-old Chicago Cubs outfielder and pinch-hitter Babe…

George Twombly

It can rarely be said that a major leaguer has more success with…
2026 SABR Analytics Conference featured speakers: David Adler, Graham Goldbeck, Do-Hyoung Park, Derek VanRiper

2026 SABR Analytics speakers: David Adler, Graham Goldbeck, Do-Hyoung Park, Derek VanRiper

FEBRUARY 3, 2026 — We’re just a few weeks away from the…
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Students, apply now for a Yoseloff Scholarship to attend SABR 54

With generous funding from The Nanar and Anthony Yoseloff Foundation,…
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Early registration now open for SABR 54 convention in Cleveland

Join us in Cleveland, Ohio, this summer for SABR’s 54th annual…
SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: Members-Only Collections

SABR launches new Research Resources portal with exclusive member access

FEBRUARY 2, 2026 — SABR members now have access to a newly…
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This Week in SABR: January 30, 2026

Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, January 30, 2026. Click…
Baseball fans, join us for a special virtual event at 7:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, February 3, 2026: a live SABR Oral History interview with Baseball Hall of Famer Greg Maddux.

SABR Live Oral History Interview: Greg Maddux

SABR members, join us for a special virtual event from 7:00-8:00…
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SABR 54: Hear from Cleveland Guardians executives, ‘Major League’ film director

JANUARY 28, 2026 — At this summer's SABR 54 convention on…

April 14, 1927: A’s stop Yankees’ winning streak at start of season with 9-9 tie

A season after losing the World Series by a single run in Game…
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