Verdell Mathis (COURTESY OF THE AUTHOR)

Verdell Mathis

Verdell “Lefty” Mathis, a pitcher for the Memphis Red Sox,…
Sam Bowen (TRADING CARD DB)

Sam Bowen

Sam Bowen was a hard man to get. Four teams — the Indians,…
Mike Paxton (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

Mike Paxton

Mike Paxton, a right-hander for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland…
Julio Valdéz (TRADING CARD DB)

Julio Valdéz

Julio Valdéz, a Dominican infielder, played parts of four seasons…
Alex Ferson (BASEBALL-REFERENCE.COM)

Alex Ferson

During the 1889 season, rookie right-hander Alex Ferson parlayed…
Johnny Bates (TRADING CARD DB)

April 26, 1907: Boston’s Johnny Bates ‘toyed with the sphere’ for the cycle

The Boston Red Stockings squad was one of the original eight…
Babe Ruth, circa 1921 (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

October 1, 1921: Babe Ruth yields six runs as relief pitcher, then earns win in 11th

With three games left to play in their 1921 season, the New York…
Bob Lennon (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 17, 1955: Millers’ Bob Lennon breaks up no-hitter – twice in same game

The Minneapolis Millers produced a rich history in the American…

September 8, 1963: Stan Musial bids farewell to Forbes Field in Pittsburgh

Stan Musial’s first and last appearances in Forbes Field spanned…
Tom Seaver (TRADING CARD DB)

May 29, 1971: Tom Seaver strikes out 10 Padres to win opener for Mets

Tom Seaver maneuvered his way through National League lineups…
Jim Palmer (TRADING CARD DB)

August 8, 1974: Orioles ‘resign’ 5-run lead, lose exhibition in Rochester

What makes a memorable night at the ballpark? How about a game…
SABR First Games Back project

October 3, 1985: Keith Hernandez goes 5-for-5, but Mets fall to Cardinals

Keith Hernandez of the New York Mets had three five-hit games…
Mike Moore (TRADING CARD DB)

October 15, 1989: Mike Moore, A’s power past Giants to take 2-0 lead in World Series

After Dave Stewart’s masterful mound performance, leading the…
Anthony Rizzo (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

June 19, 2016: Cubs overpower Pirates on Father’s Day at Wrigley Field

Wearing home pinstripes with powder blue logos and graphite caps,…

June 28, 1911: Mathewson shuts out Boston in Giants’ first game at new Polo Grounds

The Polo Grounds was an odd name for an odd series of stadiums…

SABR Negro Leagues Committee awards $1,000 scholarships in 2020 essay contest

SABR's Negro Leagues Research Committee was pleased to award…
TWIS archives

This Week in SABR: July 24, 2020

Happy Opening Day and welcome to "This Week in SABR!" Click…
A large American flag is unfurled on the outfield by SUNY Maritime Academy cadets as the Yankees and Devil Rays are joined by members of the New York City Fire Department, EMS and Police Department during ceremonies honoring the victims of the World Trade Center terrorist attack. (COURTESY OF MLB.COM)

September 25, 2001: Yankees return to Yankee Stadium after 9/11

“We hadn’t been to a game all year, and we felt it was important…
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