In his first season managing the Minneapolis Millers, Gene Mauch…
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The 1961 American League baseball season ushered in change. The…
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The New York Giants appeared to be well on their way to winning…
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NOVEMBER 16, 2022 — SABR is excited to announce the creation…
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NOVEMBER 16, 2022 — The SABR Local Grants program provides…
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Just over two months of the 1891 season were in the books, and…
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The New York Mets were struggling to defend their World Series…
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When Mike Schmidt retired on May 29, 1989, during his 18th season…
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Before the State College (Pennsylvania) Spikes’ game of July…
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“This could be Art’s best year. I expect it to be. He does…
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The last Saturday in August of 1963 brought an afternoon match…
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Roman candles and bottle rockets lit up the evening sky on the…
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In early-season coverage of their third year in Minnesota, local…
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Ed Sadowski, one of three baseball-playing brothers, homered…
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September 25, 1959: Millers win second consecutive American Association championship
June 20, 1961: Julio Becquer hits first pinch-hit and walk-off home run in Minnesota Twins history
This Week in SABR: November 18, 2022
July 16, 1908: Christy Mathewson bolts from the shower to preserve Giants’ victory over Cubs
SABR announces creation of John Dewan Defensive Analytics Award
July 31, 1912: Honus Wagner hits game-winner for Pirates in 19-inning marathon
May 7, 1941: ‘Loose-jointed fly chaser’ Ted Williams homers twice, wins game in 11th
May 27, 1955: Rookie Luis Arroyo hospitalized after Cardinals’ fifth straight win
April 28, 1962: Minnie Miñoso rallies Cardinals to win over Reds
Apply for a SABR Local Grant in 2023
Trevino, Arenado win 2022 Rawlings Platinum Glove Awards, presented by SABR
Jack Boyle
Rocky Bridges
July 1, 1891: Jimmy Ryan’s homer hits house as he cycles against Spiders
July 19, 1970: Joe Foy’s 5 hits lead Mets past Giants
May 28, 1989: Mike Schmidt plays final game in Phillies’ loss to Giants
July 22, 2018: Minor-league pitcher pops the question, earns the win for State College Spikes
April 29, 1959: Art Schult hits for the cycle in Minneapolis Millers’ win over Houston
May 9, 1964: Twins rally from 6-run deficit to beat Athletics, 10-8
August 31, 1963: Landis, Robinson hit back-to-back homers in 9th as Wilhelm shuts down Twins in relief
July 4, 1961: Julio Becquer’s sudden shot on the Fourth of July wins it for Twins
May 26, 1963: New Twins reliever saves the day aided by Mele’s Marauders
September 28, 1959: Millers win final minor-league postseason game at Metropolitan Stadium
July 17, 1964: Lou Clinton’s arm helps Angels shut out Twins