June 12, 1967: Paul Casanova’s hit ends baseball’s longest night in 22nd inning

“It’s true, ladies, all true. THE game did last almost until…

August 12, 1972: Johnny Callison’s grand slam leads Yankees past Brewers

After seven years out of contention, the New York Yankees started…
Earl Weaver (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

June 29, 1977: Earl Weaver’s rule book saves Orioles from defeat

American League fans in the 1970s were accustomed to the sight…

June 18, 1929: Hack Wilson’s two homers lift Cubs past Cardinals

“Part of [Hack] Wilson’s legend was his physical appearance.…

April 30, 1919: Burleigh Grimes and Joe Oeschger go the distance in epic 20-inning tie

“One of the most sensational ballgames ever played on any ballpark,”…
Jim Pagliaroni (Trading Card DB)

June 18, 1961: Red Sox sweep Senators in a double walk-off doubleheader

Talk about a spree, in which one player had a huge impact in…

April 20, 1961: Milwaukee Braves make dramatic comeback in 9th, win in 11

The Phillies' home opener on April 20, 1961, was a cool spring…
Hunter Renfroe (The Topps Company)

June 14, 2019: Padres score 12 unanswered runs to rally at Coors Field

The thin Rocky Mountain air, the enlarged outfield dimensions,…

May 22, 2000: Brewers treat ex-teammate poorly in 10-9 comeback win

Doug Henry returned to Milwaukee County Stadium’s visitors…
Manny Alexander (The Topps Company)

July 2, 1995: Orioles score 7 runs in 9th to thwart Blue Jays

“Jays Turn Victory into Defeat” read the headline in the…

July 3, 1923: Ailing Tigers rally to top Cleveland

The Tigers limped into Cleveland as a battered and bruised ballclub.…

August 18, 2000: Yankees and Rivera stumble as Angels rally to win in 11

“One of the toughest losses I’ve had to deal with in a while.”…
Willie Mays (Trading Card DB)

July 17, 1973: Mets score 7 runs in 9th inning to beat Braves, 8-7

The Mets were playing poorly in July 1973. They arrived in Atlanta…

August 20, 1947: Down by eight runs, Yankees rally to win in extra innings

The ability of the New York Yankees to come from behind has long…

June 17, 1936: Browns overcome 11-run deficit to beat A’s

From 1925 until 1933 the Philadelphia Athletics finished in third…
Harold Reynolds (Trading Card DB)

April 15, 1994: Angels score seven in ninth and beat Blue Jays in 10th

Those fans among the 20,413 at the Angels-Blue Jays game on April…
Clay Dalrymple (Courtesy of Temple University)

June 23, 1961: Phillies stun Pirates, 12-11

The Pirates were fresh off winning the 1960 World Series in one…
Rube Ellis (Trading Card DB)

Rube Ellis

Most major-league ballplayers consider their time at the top…
Ann Cindric (Trading Card DB)

Ann Cindric

“In spring, a young woman’s fancy turns to baseball.”1 For…
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This Week in SABR: October 14, 2022

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In Memoriam: Bruce Sutter

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Heavy Johnson

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