Dave Parker and Dick Allen (SABR-Rucker Archive)

Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by Classic Era Committee

DECEMBER 9, 2024 — Dave Parker and Dick Allen, two prodigious…
Noodles Hahn (Trading Card DB)

July 12, 1900: Noodles Hahn blanks ‘greatest batting team ever organized’ in final no-hitter of nineteenth century

Nearing the midway point of the 1900 season, Noodles Hahn made…
Jim Gentile (Trading Card Database)

July 4, 1959: Twin Cities fireworks: Millers, Saints split holiday twin bill

The minor league American Association was formed in 1902, mainly…
Gary Carter and Charlie Lea, Trading Card Database

July 10, 1984: Winning performances by two Expos lead NL to All-Star victory

A season after dropping its first All-Star Game since 1971, the…
Maehara Stadium, August 2024 (Courtesy of Jake Rinloan)

Maehara Stadium (Wailuku, HI)

E ho’omau ’ia ka mo’olelo. “History will continue to…
Rich Rowland (Trading Card DB)

Rich Rowland

Paul Bunyan has nothing on Rich Rowland. Bunyan was a mythical…

SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: Gift Memberships

DECEMBER 9, 2024 — As a SABR member, you have vast resources…
TWIS archives

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…
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