September 5, 1967: Triumph and heartbreak mark International League playoff

Every once in a while, a marathon — 26.2 grueling miles of…

April 12, 1981: Bruce Sutter earns first save for Cardinals

It didn’t take long for St. Louis Cardinals fans to appreciate…
Clint Courtney (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

June 16, 1975: After Richmond manager Clint Courtney’s passing, the game goes on

When an active player or manager dies during the regular season,…
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This Week in SABR: October 30, 2020

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Save the date: Celebrate SABR Day on January 30, 2021!

As SABR prepares for its Golden Anniversary in 2021, please mark…
Marty Martinez (TRADING CARD DB)

May 8, 1986: Seattle skipper Marty Martinez loses only game as Mariners manager

 Marty Martinez enjoyed a long and accomplished baseball career…

June 27, 1979: Cardinals’ Silvio Martinez twirls his third one-hit gem

Already the author of both a pair of one-hitters and two-hitters…

June 14, 1975: Umpire’s flub overturns a Richmond Braves win

Some baseball games, like some roller coasters and some horror…
When he retired in 1945, his 534 home runs were No. 2 all-time behind Babe Ruth.

June 9, 1939: Jimmie Foxx, Ted Williams homer for Red Sox in 18-7 win over Browns

Future Hall of Famers Jimmie Foxx and Ted Williams both homered…
Harold Baines (TRADING CARD DB)

July 22, 1987: Harold Baines sets White Sox franchise home run record

Harold Baines first attracted the attention of the Chicago White…

April 9, 1990: White Sox eke out a win in final Opening Day at Comiskey Park

The rising rafters of New Comiskey Park peered over the wall…
Lew "King" Brockett (COURTESY OF BILL LAMB)

King Brockett

For the most part, pitcher-utilityman King Brockett owed his…
John Burke (BASEBALL-REFERENCE.COM)

John Burke

With his outstanding assortment of curveballs, John Burke pitched…
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