1905 Ogden Assembly Club Headshots

1905 Ogden Assembly Club Baseball Team

Introduction On Saturday, March 25, 1905, a small yet curious…

Jim McElroy

In March 1884, young pitching prospect Jim McElroy1 joined a…
Mariano Duncan

Mariano Duncan

When the first big-leaguers from the Dominican Republic became…
Curtis Granderson (Turner Sports)
Walt Wilmot (TRADING CARD DB)

September 4, 1891: Beaneaters fall to Colts in a meeting with ‘Grampa’ Anson

As the calendar turned to September in 1891, the Beaneaters headed…
Jack Stivetts (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

July 20, 1894: Beaneaters blast Giants in first game at South End Grounds after fire

The Boston-New York baseball rivalry did not originate with the…

August 7, 1894: Jimmy Bannon slugs two 3-run homers for Beaneaters

On a fine weather day, August 7, 1894, Boston met Philadelphia…
Jack Stivetts (BASEBALL-REFERENCE.COM)

July 4, 1892: Boston’s comeback win spoils Cincinnati’s glorious day

The Cincinnati Reds and the city of Cincinnati were looking forward…

May 6, 1892: A ‘Long’ game ends in scoreless tie for Beaneaters and Reds

The Beaneaters’ first Western road trip of 1892 began in the…
TuckerTommy

October 2, 1891: Beaneaters win 18th consecutive game in pennant run

On the heels of clinching the National League pennant the day…

August 17, 1891: Boston’s Kid Nichols one-hits the Giants

With both clubs vying for the National League pennant lead and…
Harry Eisenstat

Harry Eisenstat

Harry Eisenstat might have said it best after the conclusion…

Scott Bankhead

Right-hander Scott Bankhead pitched for 10 years in the majors,…

Vic Roznovsky

Vic Roznovsky’s path toward the major leagues began, in of…

June 5, 1949: Foul ball at Phillies-Cubs game leads to precedent-setting lawsuit

Roses have thorns. Gardens have snakes. And ballparks have foul…

July 21, 1950: Bob Friend tosses no-hitter at age 19 for Waco Pirates

Bob Friend established a reputation as one of the National League’s…

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This Week in SABR: February 17, 2023

Welcome to "This Week in SABR" on Friday, February 17, 2023.…
Ed Rowen (Courtesy of John Thorn)

May 24, 1883: Athletics extend season-long winning streak to 10 games

 “United! Brooklyn and New York by the Great Bridge. The…

Learn more about recipients of SABR Local Grants in 2023

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 — SABR is pleased to announce the recipients…

September 18, 1883: Harry Stovey establishes new single-season home-run record

The Tuesday afternoon game at Bank Street Grounds was the middle…
Courtesy of John Thorn

August 18, 1883: Another easy victory for Athletics over Columbus Buckeyes

The two teams that met at the recently renovated Jefferson Street…

August 1, 1883: Athletics continue dominance of Alleghenys

The Philadelphia Athletics continued a season-long trend in their…