The story of the Philadelphia Athletics’ 24-2 shellacking of…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Cobb-Ty-1911.jpg600800admin/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngadmin2021-11-30 10:32:572022-10-20 16:33:32May 18, 1912: Tigers stage baseball’s first player strike in support of Ty Cobb
“I was surprised (manager Herman Franks) called on me, but…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8672-413634Fr.jpg600800admin/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngadmin2021-11-30 08:47:212021-12-01 01:28:09July 4, 1977: Expos set fireworks on the Fourth of July at Wrigley Field
The Toronto Blue Jays were struggling as they took the field…
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The summer 2022 issue of SABR’s convention journal, The National…
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By 1986, San Diego Padres manager Steve Boros and first baseman…
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Due to a Texas Rangers promotional giveaway, there were 20,000…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Downing-Brian-TEX.jpg350254Jacob Pomrenke/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngJacob Pomrenke2021-11-23 13:53:352025-12-13 19:05:37May 18, 1991: Brian Downing, Rangers hammer unbeaten Roger Clemens on Bat Day in Texas
As the Boston Red Sox began their stretch run into September…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Peavy-Jake-2013.jpg248350Jacob Pomrenke/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngJacob Pomrenke2021-11-23 13:49:052021-11-23 13:49:05August 31, 2013: Jake Peavy masters old mates as Red Sox continue march to postseason
In the first game of a doubleheader on July 22, 1917, in front…
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The Cleveland Indians’ 1985 season featured a cavalcade of…
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The rivalry between Boston College and Boston University is a…
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The Cincinnati Reds are the oldest major-league franchise, dating…
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In 1931, Charles “Dutch” Schesler was midway through a professional…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/11-50Fr.jpeg288237admin/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngadmin2021-11-21 16:05:492021-11-22 03:00:19July 11, 1931: Phillies reliever absorbs 22-hit barrage in loss to Giants
April 29, 1999: Mariners’ 22-run salute levels the Tigers
May 18, 1912: Tigers stage baseball’s first player strike in support of Ty Cobb
July 4, 1977: Expos set fireworks on the Fourth of July at Wrigley Field
July 6, 1996: Hentgen and Delgado lead Blue Jays in 15-0 rout of Tigers
May 16, 2003: Relentless Blue Jays hitters trounce Royals, 18-1
Matt Chapman
Cody Bellinger
John I. Rogers
This Week in SABR: November 24, 2021
Call for papers: 2022 The National Pastime
August 28, 1939: Ted Williams’ 3-run homer stops 5-game Red Sox losing streak
April 13, 1967: Mets win in Tom Seaver’s major-league debut
July 18, 1976: Mets’ Mickey Lolich blanks Braves, throws 2-hitter
June 6, 1986: Padres manager Steve Boros ejected in pregame meeting after delivering VHS tape of controversial call to umpires
May 18, 1991: Brian Downing, Rangers hammer unbeaten Roger Clemens on Bat Day in Texas
August 31, 2013: Jake Peavy masters old mates as Red Sox continue march to postseason
July 22, 1917: Eddie Plank shuts out Washington for his 326th and final win
May 1, 1985: Indians strand 18 baserunners but defeat Royals in a ‘game for the bloopers’
April 19, 1952: Boston College wins hard-fought ‘Battle of Commonwealth Avenue’
Joe Berry
Blaine Durbin
Frank Edington
July 6, 2009: Phillies hand Reds most lopsided loss in franchise history again, 117 years later
July 11, 1931: Phillies reliever absorbs 22-hit barrage in loss to Giants