As the saying goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Jim Bouton…
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The day Robin Roberts, the pride of Philadelphia, was elected…
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July 19, 1969: Jim Bouton ‘creamed’ in only start for the Seattle Pilots, as Minnesota Twins win in 18 innings
May 17, 1954: Cardinals’ Joe Presko and Tom Alston defy expectations as nine justices deal Jim Crow a mortal blow
October 12, 1972: Oakland earns all A’s in AL pennant clincher
This Week in SABR: August 12, 2022
SABR 50: Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick to speak at Oral History Committee meeting
Retrosheet announces Summer 2022 updates
Adrian Beltré
Bill Craver
John Henry
Glenn Hubbard
Billy Sorrell
June 14, 1949: Braves’ attempt to trade for Westlake fails after Wally hits for second career cycle
August 16, 1922: Chicago American Giants outlast New York Bacharach Giants in 20-inning pitchers’ duel
August 23, 1902: Banned from Pennsylvania, Cleveland’s Nap Lajoie returns home to Rhode Island for exhibition
August 23, 1902: With three stars banned, Cleveland falters in front of AL-record crowd in Philadelphia
May 27, 1984: Cey it ain’t so! Reds and Cubs brawl over disputed home run call
August 11, 1992: Angels win in extras for ‘interim interim’ manager Marcel Lachemann
August 6, 2001: Boston’s Scott Hatteberg hits into a triple play, then a grand slam
July 26, 2015: Rockies’ Ben Paulsen, Carlos González lead mile-high power stroke
A look back at SABR 12 — 1982 Baltimore convention
Maple Leaf Stadium (Toronto)
August 18, 2017: Manny Machado’s 3 homers, including a walk-off grand slam, propel Orioles past Angels
May 10, 2012: Orioles lead off game with three consecutive home runs
May 30, 1997: Mike Mussina retires 25 straight batters while firing brilliant 1-hitter