There are times when our humanity transcends decades-long sports…
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On June 27, 2024, the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers…
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All student and young professional members of SABR are invited…
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In the waning days of December 1873, a small group of National…
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The first Boston Red Sox no-hitter at Fenway Park was by right-hander…
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New York Mets ace Tom Seaver was not having a terrific September…
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The Philadelphia Phillies captured the 1983 National League pennant…
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After nearly eight seasons in the minors, Willis Otáñez finally…
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Add a new baseball book to your collection from the SABR Digital…
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Registration is now open for the 16th annual SABR Frederick Ivor-Campbell…
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It looked as though it was going to be a split doubleheader on…
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The Boston Red Sox seemed determined (or destined) to lose the…
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The 1952 baseball season had turned the page to May, and the…
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October 2, 2016: Vin Scully calls his final game as Giants beat Dodgers to clinch wild card
June 30, 2024: Rangers’ rookie Wyatt Langford makes history with the first cycle of season
August 27, 2024: Dylan Crews’ first hit, Patrick Corbin’s pitching spark Nationals 4-2 win over Yankees
When Minor League Baseball Almost Went Bust: 1946-1963
This Week in SABR: January 10, 2025
Join us on February 10 for a special SABR Scholar Session for students and young professionals with Dan Evans
April 21, 1875: Three’s a Crowd: Centennials become Philadelphia’s third National Association team
June 21, 1916: Rube Foster throws first Red Sox no-hitter at Fenway Park
September 23, 1924: Brooklyn’s pennant hopes crushed by Gabby Hartnett’s 10th-inning ‘bounce’ homer
September 16, 1972: Tom Seaver allows grand slam to opposing pitcher Burt Hooton as Cubs trounce Mets
April 29, 1984: Phillies make six errors, lose game and series to Mets
August 27, 1998: Two days after Orioles’ debut, Willis Otáñez’s season ends with fractured wrist
SABR Digital Library: When Minor League Baseball Almost Went Bust: 1946-1963
Joe Altobelli
Dan Brouthers
Mike Ivie
Heinie Peitz
Karl Schnell
This Week in SABR: January 3, 2025
Register now for the 2025 SABR Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Conference
July 11, 1886: The Cincinnati Beer Glass Riot
June 2, 1908: Down by three runs in 9th, Red Sox rally to beat New York
August 23, 1938: Jimmie Foxx hits walk-off grand slam to complete doubleheader sweep for Red Sox
May 1, 1952: Cubs defeat Dodgers, flirt with first place for three days