A generational talent made his first postseason start in Game…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LorettaMark.jpg350251admin/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngadmin2024-11-12 14:38:492024-11-12 14:38:49October 8, 2009: Mark Loretta’s hit completes Dodgers’ ninth-inning rally in Game 2
The average high temperature in Los Angeles on October 24 is…
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Three rookies took turns hitting walk-off home runs in three…
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A crowd of 44,645 came to Dodger Stadium on a picture-perfect…
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Dodgers center fielder Willie Davis won three Gold Gloves…
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NOVEMBER 11, 2024 — SABR's Negro Leagues Research Committee…
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“We shall surprise a good many people this summer,” Rochester…
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When Boston Red Sox catcher Rick Ferrell hit a home run off his…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1934-Ferrell-Rick-TCDB.jpg500407Jacob Pomrenke/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngJacob Pomrenke2024-11-06 15:13:392024-11-06 15:13:39July 19, 1933: Rick Ferrell homers off brother Wes, who also homers, in Cleveland’s 13-inning win
It would have been fitting if Rod Serling had gone to a baseball…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Serling-Rod-TCDB.png620439Jacob Pomrenke/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngJacob Pomrenke2024-11-06 15:10:272024-11-06 15:10:27August 22, 1961: From Twilight Zone to strike zone: Rod Serling visits NY-Penn League game
In late July 1978, comedian Bill Murray traveled to Grays Harbor…
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Darryl Kile was no stranger to quashing claims that his best…
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Save the date! SABR's 25th annual Jerry Malloy Negro League…
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Vin Scully was hired at the age of 22 by Dodgers broadcaster…
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024 — The National Baseball Hall of Fame and…
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https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DavisTommy.jpg579464admin/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngadmin2024-11-04 12:49:172024-11-04 12:49:17September 29, 1963: Dodgers’ Tommy Davis secures second consecutive NL batting title
Dodgers right-hander Don Sutton holds numerous team records,…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dodger-stadium-book-000042.jpg579464admin/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngadmin2024-11-04 12:42:272024-11-04 12:42:27September 22, 1972: Don Sutton throws 11-inning shutout against the Giants
Right fielder Joe Ferguson’s first career assist came…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dodger-stadium-book-000021.jpg579464admin/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngadmin2024-11-04 12:40:572024-11-04 12:40:57October 12, 1974: Joe Ferguson’s fantastic throw only a footnote as Oakland wins World Series opener
October 8, 2009: Mark Loretta’s hit completes Dodgers’ ninth-inning rally in Game 2
October 24, 2017: Kershaw, Turner, Mother Nature bring the heat for Dodgers in World Series opener
June 23, 2019: Dodgers win third straight game with a walk-off home run by a rookie
July 10, 2021: Dodgers hit 8 home runs and score 22 runs in blowout of Diamondbacks
June 4, 1990: Dodgers phenom Ramón Martínez realizes potential with 18-strikeout game
September 2, 1969: Willie Davis sets Dodgers record with a hit in 31st consecutive game
Call for papers: 2025 SABR Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference
Raleigh, Turang win 2024 Rawlings Platinum Glove Awards, presented by SABR
This Week in SABR: November 8, 2024
April 19, 1890: Rochester registers its first win in American Association
July 19, 1933: Rick Ferrell homers off brother Wes, who also homers, in Cleveland’s 13-inning win
August 22, 1961: From Twilight Zone to strike zone: Rod Serling visits NY-Penn League game
July 26, 1978: Comedian Bill Murray smacks pinch-hit single in Northwest League game
October 9, 1992: Tim Wakefield’s complete-game win keeps Pirates alive in NLCS
June 18, 2002: Cardinals’ Darryl Kile beats Angels in his final career start
Save the date! 2025 SABR Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference to be held in Louisville
The SABR Bookshelf: Fall 2024
October 1, 2018: Rookie Walker Buehler beats Rockies as Dodgers win NL West title
July 19, 2022: Dodgers’ unbeaten Gonsolin unable to stop AL from 9th consecutive All-Star win
September 25, 2016: Vin Scully bids farewell to Los Angeles fans in final game at Dodger Stadium
Baseball Hall of Fame announces 2025 Classic Baseball Era ballot
September 29, 1963: Dodgers’ Tommy Davis secures second consecutive NL batting title
September 22, 1972: Don Sutton throws 11-inning shutout against the Giants
October 12, 1974: Joe Ferguson’s fantastic throw only a footnote as Oakland wins World Series opener