Call for papers: Spring 2022 SABR Baseball Research Journal

In 2022, the United States will mark the 50th anniversary of…
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This Week in SABR: July 16, 2021

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SABR Defensive Index rankings released through July 11, 2021

JULY 16, 2021 — New York shortstop Francisco Lindor and Oakland…
The Chicago White Sox are pictured on April 12, 1918, before an exhibition game against a US Army team at Camp Funston, outside of Junction City, Kansas. Just weeks ear- lier, the first major outbreak of a global influenza pandemic killed 38 soldiers at the base. An estimated 50 million people around the world died from the flu by the time the pandemic subsided in 1920. (BlackBetsy.com)

April 12, 1918: Red Faber, White Sox win exhibition game in epicenter of influenza pandemic

The Chicago White Sox are pictured on April 12, 1918,…
Art Nehf (TRADING CARD DB)

August 27, 1921: Giants beat Pirates 3-1 to complete 5-game sweep

On Wednesday, August 24, 1921, the Pittsburgh Pirates and New…
Fred Toney (TRADING CARD DB)

September 9, 1921: Giants move into first place with win over Brooklyn Robins

In late August 1921, John McGraw’s New York Giants were 7½…
Ted Williams (TRADING CARD DB)

May 29, 1942: Ted Williams’ grand slam was just the icing on the cake

Ted Williams ended his 1941 season, the one in which he was the…
Fergie Jenkins (TRADING CARD DB)

April 23, 1966: Fergie Jenkins wins Cubs debut, 2-0, drives in both runs

Fergie Jenkins was eager to join his new team after finding out…
Rick Wise (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

August 2, 1975: Rick Wise, Red Sox stifle Tigers in record heat at Fenway Park

On Saturday, August 2, 1975, in the midst of a ferocious regional…
Rene Rivera (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 2, 2017: Cubs hold on, beat Braves in 14-12 slugfest at Wrigley Field

Since the All-Star break, the 2017 Chicago Cubs’ offense had…
Nino Escalera (TRADING CARD DB)

Nino Escalera

It took 72 years for the first Black man to play for the Cincinnati…
Moxie Manuel (BASEBALL-REFERENCE.COM)

Moxie Manuel

June 14, 1908, South Side Park, Chicago. The White Sox had won…
Alex Rodriguez (NEW YORK YANKEES)

Alex Rodríguez

“He’s that baseball dude who got banned for steroids or something,…
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This Week in SABR: July 9, 2021

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