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May 20, 1900: Buffalo Bisons, Chicago White Stockings play on Sunday on rough, swampy grounds

May 15, 2024

“The [Pine Hill] grounds were in very poor shape … for when…

May 12, 1915: Ernie Shore denies emery charge, throws complete-game win for Red Sox

May 15, 2024

The losing team accuses the winning pitcher of doctoring the…

May 17, 1936: Elon Hogsett puts the brakes on Browns’ historically bad start

May 15, 2024

When the Baltimore Orioles dropped their 20th straight game to…

May 21, 1951: Ted Williams lashes 3 hits to Fenway Park’s left field—to spite Ty Cobb?

May 15, 2024

It was still relatively early in the season and only 6½ games…

Call for papers: 2024 SABR/IWBC Women in Baseball Conference

May 15, 2024

SABR and the International Women’s Baseball Center have announced…

August 5, 1973: Oscar Gamble homers twice in Cleveland’s comeback win over Milwaukee

May 15, 2024

American League greats debate the designated hitter, 1973: “It’s…

April 1, 1976: Gary Carter cut for 16 stitches after slamming into cement outfield wall

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Gary Carter had been The Sporting News’ National League Rookie…

July 2, 2004: Andrew Miller records every out by strikeout, but Cape Cod League game fogged out

May 15, 2024

A data scientist for Google by day, Chris Thoms lives in California’s…

July 1, 2022: Nolan Arenado hits for second career cycle, but his error leads to Phillies’ comeback

May 15, 2024

On July 1, 2022, before a Friday night crowd of 36,077 in Philadelphia,…

Bob Chance

May 15, 2024

Bob Chance – a lefty-hitting, righty-throwing right fielder…

Jack Fifield

May 15, 2024

Right-hander Jack Fifield faced a challenge familiar to second-line…

Walt Tragesser

May 15, 2024

Walt Tragesser’s career could be defined by the things he missed…

SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: What to Expect at SABR 52 in Minneapolis

May 15, 2024

MAY 15, 2024 — As a SABR member, you have vast resources and…

Harry Gumbert

May 14, 2024

The hallmark of right-handed pitcher Harry Gumbert’s 15-season…

Rick Sutcliffe

May 14, 2024

“A big, hard thrower with a ton of guts, `Sut’ was never…

Paul Wachtel

May 14, 2024

The “Iron Man” of the Texas League1 “A spitter jumping…

Dave Righetti (2024)

September 24, 1957: Dodgers win final game at Ebbets Field

May 13, 2024

“On a cool, clear, September night, only 6,702…

July 18, 1957: Dodgers survive wild ninth inning to win in 11

May 13, 2024

In reviewing the previous day’s game at Ebbets Field against…

October 10, 1956: Johnny Kucks’ 3-hitter and home runs give Yankees the title

May 13, 2024

It was the “best pitching in my career,” exclaimed an elated…

October 5, 1956: Dodgers win Game 2 with slugging on the diamond and in parking lot

May 13, 2024

In 1956 the Dodgers won their fourth pennant in five seasons…

October 3, 1956: Sal Maglie fans 10, bests Whitey Ford in World Series opener

May 13, 2024

The Dodgers purchased 39-year-old Sal Maglie from the Cleveland…

September 29, 1956: Dodgers take over NL lead after sweep of Pirates

May 13, 2024

The Brooklyn Dodgers and Milwaukee Braves were battling down…

May 12, 1956: Carl Erskine’s second no-hitter is first to be broadcast on national TV

May 13, 2024

“Not bad for a junk pitcher, and for nine old men,” shouted…

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May 20, 1900: Buffalo Bisons, Chicago White Stockings play on Sunday on rough, swampy grounds

May 12, 1915: Ernie Shore denies emery charge, throws complete-game win for Red Sox

May 17, 1936: Elon Hogsett puts the brakes on Browns’ historically bad start

May 21, 1951: Ted Williams lashes 3 hits to Fenway Park’s left field—to spite Ty Cobb?

Call for papers: 2024 SABR/IWBC Women in Baseball Conference

August 5, 1973: Oscar Gamble homers twice in Cleveland’s comeback win over Milwaukee

April 1, 1976: Gary Carter cut for 16 stitches after slamming into cement outfield wall

July 2, 2004: Andrew Miller records every out by strikeout, but Cape Cod League game fogged out

July 1, 2022: Nolan Arenado hits for second career cycle, but his error leads to Phillies’ comeback

Bob Chance

Jack Fifield

Walt Tragesser

SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: What to Expect at SABR 52 in Minneapolis

Harry Gumbert

Rick Sutcliffe

Paul Wachtel

Dave Righetti (2024)

September 24, 1957: Dodgers win final game at Ebbets Field

July 18, 1957: Dodgers survive wild ninth inning to win in 11

October 10, 1956: Johnny Kucks’ 3-hitter and home runs give Yankees the title

October 5, 1956: Dodgers win Game 2 with slugging on the diamond and in parking lot

October 3, 1956: Sal Maglie fans 10, bests Whitey Ford in World Series opener

September 29, 1956: Dodgers take over NL lead after sweep of Pirates

May 12, 1956: Carl Erskine’s second no-hitter is first to be broadcast on national TV

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