April 23, 1955: White Sox set scoring record, crush relocated Athletics 29-6

For the third consecutive season, major-league baseball had seen…

SABR 50 at 50: Most Impactful Players of the Past 50 Years

Baseball has seen many changes in the last 50 years, and SABR’s…
Jack O'Connor (TRADING CARD DB)

Jack O’Connor

Right-handed Jack O’Connor used his competitiveness and baseball…
Mike Trombley (TRADING CARD DB)

Mike Trombley

At first blush, it might appear that a kid growing up in the…
Lance Berkman (COURTESY OF THE HOUSTON ASTROS)

Lance Berkman

Born February 10, 1976, in Waco, Texas, William Lance Berkman…
Arndt Jorgens (COURTESY OF WARREN CORBETT)

Arndt Jorgens

Joe DiMaggio put his name on a book titled Lucky to Be a Yankee.…
Greg Maddux (ATLANTA BRAVES)

October 21, 1995: Greg Maddux’s gem for Braves spoils Cleveland’s return to World Series

For Atlanta Braves ace Greg Maddux, his long-awaited World Series…
Ichiro Suzuki (SEATTLE MARINERS)

March 29, 2018: Ichiro returns to the Seattle Mariners

It is not always that a star player gets to “come back” to…
Torii Hunter (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

April 6, 2015: Torii Hunter returns to Twins as Paul Molitor makes managerial debut

Anyone can look at Baseball-Reference.com and see the offensive…
Phil Niekro (TRADING CARD DB)

September 27, 1987: Phil Niekro returns to Braves for final start

Unless they announce their retirement in advance, very few players…
Pete Rose (TRADING CARD DB)

August 17, 1984: Pete Rose stars in return to Reds

Pete Rose’s return to the Cincinnati Reds on August 17, 1984,…
Rocky Colavito (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

April 21, 1965: Rocky Colavito returns to Cleveland for home opener

The largest Opening Day crowd in 1965 poured into cavernous Municipal…

In Memoriam: Lou Brock

After Lou Brock was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1964,…
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This Week in SABR: September 4, 2020

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Aaron Barrett (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 7, 2019: Nationals’ Aaron Barrett makes emotional return to big leagues

“You’ve been an inspiration to me, brother; an inspiration…
Trevor Hoffman (TRADING CARD DB)

September 2, 2003: Trevor Hoffman makes return to Padres from shoulder surgery

Legendary San Diego Padres closer Trevor Hoffman recorded 601…
José Rijo (TRADING CARD DB)

August 17, 2001: José Rijo returns to the Reds

Going into a night game on Friday, August 17, 2001, the Cincinnati…
Eric Davis (TRADING CARD DB)

September 15, 1997: Eric Davis returns to Orioles lineup between chemotherapy sessions

Eric Davis was used to overcoming serious injuries. His aggressive,…
Mike Norris (TRADING CARD DB)

April 11, 1990: Mike Norris makes a comeback against all odds

Baseball takes on an extended mythology when accompanied by a…
Doc Cramer (TRADING CARD DB)

June 10, 1934: Doc Cramer hits for the cycle, but Lou Gehrig’s grand slam wins game

The saying goes, “Once is a chance. Twice is a coincidence.…
Danny MacFayden (TRADING CARD DB)

April 14, 1936: Boston Bees make their debut on Opening Day

The 1935 edition of the Boston Braves weren’t just bad, they…
Chuck Klein (TRADING CARD DB)

July 10, 1936: Phillies’ Chuck Klein hits four home runs in a game

The Philadelphia Phillies arrived in Pittsburgh after the 1936…
Harmon Killebrew (TRADING CARD DB)

August 23, 1954: Harmon Killebrew goes 3-for-4 in first start for Senators

Harmon Killebrew’s first major-league start hinted at a career…
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