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This Week in SABR: December 6, 2024

Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, December 6, 2024. Click…
Dan Brouthers (SABR-Rucker Archive)

April 19, 1894: Dan Brouthers and upstart Orioles stun heavily favored Giants on Opening Day

When Ned Hanlon became manager of the Baltimore Orioles in May…
Ken Bolek (Trading Card DB)

Ken Bolek

Ken Bolek spent two seasons as a coach in the major leagues:…
Murphy Currie (SABR Pictorial History Committee)

Murphy Currie

“From the Cape Fear League to the majors in three months is…
Dave Phillips (Trading Card DB)

Dave Phillips

Developing a passion for umpiring began at a young age for Dave…
Epp Sell (Reading News-Times, September 14, 1918)

Epp Sell

Law enforcement has provided post-baseball employment for any…
El Tappe (Trading Card DB)

El Tappe

Never known for his hitting ability, catcher El Tappe played…
Steve Rogers (Trading Card DB)

June 23, 1982: Steve Rogers’ second consecutive shutout lifts Expos into first place

“After two near misses on the final weekends of ’79 and ’80,…
Exhibition Stadium, Toronto (Author's collection)

Exhibition Stadium (Toronto)

Few multi-purpose stadiums in North American history can rival…
Ted Williams and Babe Ruth on July 12, 1943 at Fenway Park (SABR-Rucker Archive)

July 12, 1943: Babe Ruth and Ted Williams bat in same lineup for charity game in Boston

\ Babe Ruth made a public appearance at Fenway Park on July…
Dylan Cease (Trading Card DB)

July 25, 2024: Padres’ Dylan Cease nears perfection again and no-hits Nationals

There is no better way to spend a midsummer afternoon than at…

October 2, 1966: Sandy Koufax’s last regular-season hurrah

  Sandy Koufax struck out 10 and beat the Phillies in…

September 11, 1966: Sandy Koufax throws his final career shutout to beat Astros

Sandy Koufax’s final shutout was the 40th of his career…
John Roseboro (Trading Card DB)

August 22, 1965: Marichal-Koufax duel gets ugly at Candlestick Park

“For a moment, Watts had spilled over to the National Pastime.”1 The…

July 27, 1966: Sandy Koufax and Jim Bunning combine for 28 strikeouts over 11 innings

The Dodgers' Sandy Koufax bested the Phillies' Jim Bunning…

April 14, 1964: Sandy Koufax stifles Cardinals in his only career Opening Day start

Sandy Koufax shut out the Cardinals in the only opening-day…

August 29, 1963: Sandy Koufax meets a milestone, wins 20th game of season

Sandy Koufax won at least 20 games three times in his…

Retrosheet announces Fall 2024 updates

By Tom Thress Retrosheet is pleased to announce its semi-annual…

SABR Live Oral History Interview: Frank Viola

Baseball fans, join us for a special virtual event at 7:30…

October 2, 1965: On two days’ rest, Sandy Koufax sends Dodgers to World Series

Sandy Koufax won eight games for the Dodgers in September-October…

June 20, 1965: Sandy Koufax bests Warren Spahn, one-hits Mets

Sandy Koufax posted a career 57-15 won-loss record at Dodger…

May 17, 1965: Sandy Koufax strikes out 13 in an epic pitching duel at Astrodome

Sandy Koufax dominated the Astros for 10 innings, then…

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