On April 30, 1887, their Opening Day and National League debut…
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The Chicago Inter Ocean described it as the “greatest pitchers’…
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Left-hander Jon Lester had enjoyed one of the best careers of…
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April 15, 1997, was the 50th anniversary of one of the most impactful…
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Coming into the final day of scheduled games in the Jalisco pool…
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It was all over but the shouting. The pennant race in the American…
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Add a new baseball book to your collection from the SABR Digital…
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Through the end of the 2021 season, 23 perfect games have been…
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On April 24, 2004, the Boston Red Sox came to the plate 26 times…
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The New York Mets were struggling as they entered July 1996.…
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Casey Stengel (1962)
Willie Tasby (1962)
Bill Terry (1960)
May 2, 1887: Pittsburgh’s Fred Carroll completes natural cycle in first four at-bats of the season
June 30, 1949: Earlene ‘Beans’ Risinger outlasts Erma Bergmann in 17-inning AAGPBL pitchers’ duel
June 11, 1904: Chicago’s Bob Wicker begins game with 9⅓ hitless innings — or does he?
July 19, 2021: Jon Lester hits a high note, and a homer, as Nationals rout Marlins
April 15, 1997: Ken Griffey Jr. wears number 42 to honor Jackie Robinson on 50th anniversary
March 12, 2017: Jose Berríos pounds the curves past Italy as Puerto Rico remains undefeated in World Baseball Classic
September 30, 2007: Jimmy Rollins’ rousing triple sends Phillies to the playoffs
Dan Topping (1960)
Bob Veale (1963)
Mickey Vernon (1962)
Paul Waner (1963)
Bill White (1962)
Jefferson Street Grounds (Philadelphia)
This Week in SABR: April 29, 2022
September 12, 1953: Bob Porterfield wins 20th game of season for Senators
SABR Digital Library: The 1883 Philadelphia Athletics: American Association Champions
May 5, 2021: Orioles’ John Means throws a unique, near-perfect no-hitter in Seattle
March 11, 2017: Venezuela outlasts Italy in wild World Baseball Classic game
April 24, 2004: 26 Red Sox batters go hitless with runners in scoring position, but beat Yankees in 12th
July 3, 1996: Alex Ochoa hits for the cycle in Mets’ win over Phillies
April 16, 1971: Tom Seaver strikes out 14 Pirates batters