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…
Colburn Park in Newark, New York, circa 2018 (KURT BLUMENAU)

June 28, 1973: Oneonta pitcher Bob Majczan has a Ruthian night to remember

Readers of the Binghamton (New York) Press and Sun-Bulletin opened…

July 6, 2019: Max Scherzer strikes out 11, collects a hit, and steals a base

The 27,863 fans filing into Nationals Park for this 4 P.M. Saturday…

May 8, 1897: Pink Hawley, Bones Ely lead Pirates to sweep over Reds

Pink Hawley’s pitching and Bones Ely’s bases-loaded home…
Tommie Agee

July 22, 1971: Tommie Agee homers twice in Mets’ 5-1 victory

When Tommie Agee stepped in the batter’s box, Mets fans attended…
Willie Mays (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

May 9, 1972: Willie Mays pinch-hits in his last game with the Giants

On May 11, 1972, the San Francisco Giants traded Willie Mays.…
Tom Patton (TRADING CARD DB)

Tom Patton

It was April 30, 1957. In his first five innings in the majors,…
Maury Uhler (COURTESY OF BILL LAMB)

Maury Uhler

Like other clubs in the established major leagues, the 1914 Cincinnati…
Jackie Gutierrez (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

Jackie Gutierrez

Colombia has been sending more men than ever to the majors in…

In Memoriam: Tom Seaver

Few players were ever more connected to a baseball franchise…

Announcing finalists for 2020 Dorothy Seymour Mills Lifetime Achievement Award

We are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 Dorothy…
SABR 50 at 50 book cover
Frank "Fay" Young at the Chicago Defender office, 1942. Photo by Jack Delano, courtesy of the International Center of Photography. (USED BY PERMISSION)

Fay Young

Frank Albert “Fay” Young was one of the most influential…
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