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June 21, 2013: Shane Victorino has a breakout day in first season with Red Sox

February 14, 2023

Shane Victorino, “the Flyin’ Hawaiian,” was one of several…

May 30, 2013: Jacoby Ellsbury sets Red Sox franchise record with five steals in win over Phillies

February 14, 2023

On May 30, 2013, Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury…

August 10, 2022: Chandler Redmond hits for pro baseball’s second-ever ‘Home Run Cycle’

February 14, 2023

The Springfield Cardinals and Amarillo Sod Poodles were trying…

July 31, 1980: Royals score baker’s dozen against Red Sox as George Brett raises average to .390

February 14, 2023

Going into the final game of the Kansas City Royals’ three-game…

September 16, 1996: Paul Molitor becomes first player to triple for his 3,000th hit

February 14, 2023

Hall of Famer Paul Molitor’s illustrious 21-year career included…

June 25, 1976: Mets’ Mike Phillips breaks out of slump to hit for the cycle

February 14, 2023

Two weeks before the 1976 All-Star Game, the New York Mets were…

August 29, 1965: Willie Mays breaks Ralph Kiner’s home run record with Kiner on the call

February 14, 2023

“That’s Mays’s 41st home run of the season,” New York…

2023 SABR Analytics Conference: Student Programming

February 13, 2023

We’re excited to announce student programming for the 2023…

May 1, 1883: Philadelphia Athletics shut out Alleghenys on Opening Day

February 13, 2023

Many of the Athletics faithful in the crowd of over 10,000 who…

SABR announces 2023 Henry Chadwick Award recipients

February 13, 2023

SABR is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Henry…

June 21, 1883: Athletics end season’s longest losing streak, retake first place

February 12, 2023

It had been a very long week for the Philadelphia Athletics.…

This Week in SABR: February 10, 2023

February 10, 2023

Welcome to "This Week in SABR" on Friday, February 10, 2023.…

October 17, 1920: American Giants barely avoid no-hitter and win ‘Little World Series’

February 9, 2023

One of the doubleheader’s several previews in the New York…

Rube Foster (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

October 31, 1920: Chicago American Giants end historic season with loss to Jack Quinn-led Normals

February 9, 2023

It was almost November, but Rube Foster‘s 1920 Chicago American…

More featured speakers at the 2023 SABR Analytics Conference

February 8, 2023

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 — SABR is excited to announce more featured…

June 30, 1959: Two balls in play lead to Cardinals’ protest at Wrigley Field

February 7, 2023

The Chicago Cubs-St. Louis Cardinals rivalry has provided many…

July 10, 1911: Phillies’ Sherry Magee assaults umpire after disputed call

February 7, 2023

“Magee came up to bat next, threw his bat on the ground, and…

September 16, 2022: Joey Meneses’ inside-the-park home run sparks Nationals’ win over Marlins

February 7, 2023

As a 30-year-old rookie called up when the Washington Nationals…

August 10, 1876: Short-handed Athletics borrow substitute from Mutuals, as both teams careen toward expulsion

February 7, 2023

As the Mutuals of New York prepared to host the Athletics of…

July 6, 1902: Elmer Flick’s three triples set American League standard as Cleveland topples Chicago

February 7, 2023

Despite Elmer Flick’s accomplishments on the diamond and his…

May 10, 2013: Jon Lester’s one-hitter is franchise win number 9,000 for the Red Sox

February 7, 2023

The wins pile up as the years pass by. The first win for Boston’s…

October 11, 1993: Stellar defense, Dykstra homer power Phillies to 10-inning win in Game 5

February 7, 2023

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves played Game Five…

October 1, 1974: Expos’ Mike Jorgensen dashes Cardinals’ pennant hopes with dramatic homer

February 7, 2023

Montreal Expos fans were stunned by the news.1 On April 5, 1972,…

Cliff Floyd

February 6, 2023

Cliff Floyd spent 17 years (1993-2009) in the major leagues and…

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June 21, 2013: Shane Victorino has a breakout day in first season with Red Sox

May 30, 2013: Jacoby Ellsbury sets Red Sox franchise record with five steals in win over Phillies

August 10, 2022: Chandler Redmond hits for pro baseball’s second-ever ‘Home Run Cycle’

July 31, 1980: Royals score baker’s dozen against Red Sox as George Brett raises average to .390

September 16, 1996: Paul Molitor becomes first player to triple for his 3,000th hit

June 25, 1976: Mets’ Mike Phillips breaks out of slump to hit for the cycle

August 29, 1965: Willie Mays breaks Ralph Kiner’s home run record with Kiner on the call

2023 SABR Analytics Conference: Student Programming

May 1, 1883: Philadelphia Athletics shut out Alleghenys on Opening Day

SABR announces 2023 Henry Chadwick Award recipients

June 21, 1883: Athletics end season’s longest losing streak, retake first place

This Week in SABR: February 10, 2023

October 17, 1920: American Giants barely avoid no-hitter and win ‘Little World Series’

October 31, 1920: Chicago American Giants end historic season with loss to Jack Quinn-led Normals

More featured speakers at the 2023 SABR Analytics Conference

June 30, 1959: Two balls in play lead to Cardinals’ protest at Wrigley Field

July 10, 1911: Phillies’ Sherry Magee assaults umpire after disputed call

September 16, 2022: Joey Meneses’ inside-the-park home run sparks Nationals’ win over Marlins

August 10, 1876: Short-handed Athletics borrow substitute from Mutuals, as both teams careen toward expulsion

July 6, 1902: Elmer Flick’s three triples set American League standard as Cleveland topples Chicago

May 10, 2013: Jon Lester’s one-hitter is franchise win number 9,000 for the Red Sox

October 11, 1993: Stellar defense, Dykstra homer power Phillies to 10-inning win in Game 5

October 1, 1974: Expos’ Mike Jorgensen dashes Cardinals’ pennant hopes with dramatic homer

Cliff Floyd

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