Mike Piazza

On September 21, 2001, amid heavy security, 41,235 fans1 filed…

May 12, 1890: Mike Tiernan’s homer in 13th wins it for Giants

During his 13-year major-league career, Mike Tiernan proved himself…

September 19, 1964: Yankees grab the lead for good in AL pennant race

Chasing their fifth consecutive American League pennant and 14th…

June 28, 1980: Legend of ‘Super Joe’ Charboneau launches at Yankee Stadium

The legendary exploits of major-league baseball players are a…

SABR Digital Library: Mustaches and Mayhem: 1972-74 Oakland A’s

Add a dynastic new book from the SABR Digital Library to your…

Adrian Garrett

“It would be hard to say I am not a typical minor leaguer. …

Darold Knowles

Darold Knowles, a left-handed reliever whose 16-year career spanned…

Gonzalo Márquez

Gonzalo Márquez, one of the earlier Venezuelans in the majors,…

Allan Lewis

Allan Lewis was baseball’s first “designated runner.” Owner…

Vida Blue

Vida Blue burst onto the scene in major-league baseball as a…

Angel Mangual

On a team composed of several leading men and future Hall of…

Bob Locker

Bob Locker threw 879 innings in the major leagues. His career…

Gene Tenace

The Cincinnati Reds did not seem a bit concerned about their…

This Week in SABR: September 11, 2015

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This Week in SABR: September 4, 2015

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1966 Atlanta Braves broadcasters

When the Atlanta Braves began broadcasting in April of 1966,…

Stew Cliburn

Announcer Dick Enberg once asked Stewart Cliburn when he knew…

Happy Chandler

Few 20th-century politicians had a more impressive résumé than…

Lou Legett

Dentist – baseball catcher – dentist. It was an unusual…

Carl Reynolds

Outfielder Carl Reynolds showed flashes of real stardom, and…

Alan Ashby

Few individuals saw more Astros history than Alan Ashby. An…
Curry Foley (SABR-Rucker Archive)

May 25, 1882: Buffalo’s Curry Foley completes first cycle in major leagues with grand slam

The first cycle — single, double, triple, and home run —…

October 13, 1914: Braves finish off shocking World Series upset in Game Four

Backed by stout defense,1 Dick Rudolph easily won his second…

October 12, 1914: Braves win Game Three in 12 innings

In the second consecutive thrilling contest, Philadelphia played…
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