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April 6, 2013: Upton brothers homer to power Braves’ comeback win

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Ralph Sharman

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Two-time minor-league batting champion Ralph Sharman enjoyed…

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April 14, 1910: Red Sox, Highlanders finish Opening Day in a 14-inning tie

March 26, 2024

Opening Day 1910 was quite a day for both of Boston’s major-league…

Festus Higgins (Scranton Times-Tribune, June 1, 1923)

April 30, 1914: Binghamton, Utica combine for one hit on Opening Day

March 26, 2024

All through the winter of 1913-1914, the passionate baseball…

April 14, 1920: Spitball takes center stage as Stan Coveleski fires Cleveland’s first Opening Day shutout

March 26, 2024

In response to the new “freak delivery” rules implemented…

April 28, 1924: Birmingham Black Barons make Negro National League debut with win over Cuban Stars

March 26, 2024

In 1923, the Birmingham Black Barons were dominating the Negro…

April 16, 1957: Yankees start off season right with Opening Day win over Senators

March 26, 2024

Opening Day 1957 was a celebration for the New York Yankees.…

April 10, 1962: Dick Donovan returns home, blanks Red Sox on Opening Day in Cleveland debut

March 26, 2024

Four days after the Cleveland Indians’ disappointing 1961 season…

April 14, 1962: Angels chill Twins in blustery season opener

March 26, 2024

The Minnesota Twins were scheduled to open their 1962 home season…

April 6, 1993: Dusty Baker wins managerial debut as Giants edge Cardinals on Opening Day

March 26, 2024

After an offseason replete with anxiety, change, and excitement,…

April 4, 1994: Phillies’ late comeback spoils Rockies’ second season opener

March 26, 2024

It was a delightful morning on April 4, 1994, when the Colorado…

March 31, 1998: Mets beat Phillies on Opening Day on Alberto Castillo’s walk-off single in 14th inning

March 26, 2024

The 1998 season was baseball’s first with a full slate of regular-season…

April 5, 2004: In Joe Mauer’s debut, Twins win on walk-off home run by Shannon Stewart

March 26, 2024

The consensus top talent in the 2001 amateur draft was University…

April 1, 2007: Glavine, Mets turn the page in Opening Day win over World Series champion Cardinals

March 26, 2024

The slice of eternity between when the heavily favored 97-win…

Sox Bid Curse Farewell: The 2004 Boston Red Sox, edited by Bill Nowlin

SABR Digital Library: Sox Bid Curse Farewell: The 2004 Boston Red Sox

March 26, 2024

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Cory Bailey

March 24, 2024

Right-handed pitcher Cory Bailey was a 15th-round draft pick…

Ron Hassey

March 24, 2024

Ron Hassey is the only catcher to have been behind the plate…

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SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: Contribute to Projects and Publications

April 14, 1910: Red Sox, Highlanders finish Opening Day in a 14-inning tie

April 30, 1914: Binghamton, Utica combine for one hit on Opening Day

April 14, 1920: Spitball takes center stage as Stan Coveleski fires Cleveland’s first Opening Day shutout

April 28, 1924: Birmingham Black Barons make Negro National League debut with win over Cuban Stars

April 16, 1957: Yankees start off season right with Opening Day win over Senators

April 10, 1962: Dick Donovan returns home, blanks Red Sox on Opening Day in Cleveland debut

April 14, 1962: Angels chill Twins in blustery season opener

April 6, 1993: Dusty Baker wins managerial debut as Giants edge Cardinals on Opening Day

April 4, 1994: Phillies’ late comeback spoils Rockies’ second season opener

March 31, 1998: Mets beat Phillies on Opening Day on Alberto Castillo’s walk-off single in 14th inning

April 5, 2004: In Joe Mauer’s debut, Twins win on walk-off home run by Shannon Stewart

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