In 1980 Minnesota’s Gary Ward wasn’t even in the majors long…
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Asked if he thought New York Mets rookie southpaw Jerry Koosman…
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The Society for American Baseball Research is seeking remote…
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As the rebuilding Minnesota Twins limped through the dog days…
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Amid the stalemate over a new ballpark between Mayor Robert Wagner…
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Though Ken Harrelson of the Boston Red Sox got the game-winning…
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“I’ve played in pain before, but this hurt me just to blink.”1
That…
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Typically, baseball ground rules require the public-address system…
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Baseball is a humbling game. On any given day, even one of the…
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In an outstanding final season at Auburn University,1 which resulted…
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After suffering a 20-2 beatdown to the Atlanta Braves at Truist…
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The third-place Brooklyn Superbas arrived in Philadelphia in…
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When the Boston Red Sox scored three ninth-inning runs to walk…
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June 15, 1959: Minneapolis Millers win exhibition against Giants despite Willie Mays’ home run
September 18, 1980: Twins call-up Gary Ward hits for the cycle in loss to Brewers
April 15, 2006: Justin Morneau’s clutch single off Mariano Rivera earns Twins a walk-off win
April 17, 1968: Jerry Koosman registers a pair of Mets’ firsts in home opener shutout
Students, apply for a Fall 2024 internship with SABR
August 29, 1995: Brad Radke’s first career shutout provides glimmer of hope for Twins
This Week in SABR: August 2, 2024
June 14, 1957: Jim Gilliam’s steal of home stops pitchers’ duel, gifts Don Newcombe birthday win
June 13, 1968: Ken Harrelson’s grand slam for Red Sox wins game started 52 days earlier
July 26, 1971: Phillies’ Mike Ryan shows ‘great courage’ by playing 15 innings after freak injury
August 8, 1974: Richard Nixon’s resignation is broadcast during Triple-A game in Syracuse
August 14, 1985: Keith Hernandez has a night to forget as Phillies snap Mets’ winning streak
August 2, 1997: Todd Helton homers in major-league debut, but Pirates edge Rockies
August 6, 2005: Braves’ Tim Hudson wins 100th career game; Andruw Jones hits two home runs
July 1, 2021: Braves beat Mets as Jacob deGrom’s ERA rises to 0.95
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June 27, 1913: Brooklyn hits 8 doubles and Eddie Stack records 3-hitter to beat first-place Phillies
June 4, 1966: Phillies snap Juan Marichal’s season-opening 10-game winning streak
August 7, 1969: ‘Miracle’ finish lifts Red Sox above Pilots on Nun’s Day