September 28, 1943: George Kell debuts in Connie Mack’s all-rookie lineup

The Philadelphia Athletics were in the cellar of the eight-team…

Slim Love

“A pitcher can make great use of his tallness when he is as…

Marv Throneberry

Marvin Eugene Throneberry was born to be a Met. His very initials…
John Boccabella

September 2, 1970: Expos topple Pirates on John Boccabella walk-off home run

The contrast between the two teams could not have been starker.…

September 28, 1948: Cleveland celebrates Good Old Joe Earley Night

“ ‘Now they want a Bill Veeck Night! It’s a good idea,…

This Week in SABR: March 1, 2019

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July 25, 1990: George Brett hits for second career cycle

A day after George Brett powered the Royals to a 6-1 victory…

May 13, 2007: Mother’s Day Miracle lifts Boston over Baltimore

Baseball is different from most sports in the United States in…

September 7, 1993: Hard-hittin’ Mark Whiten hits four home runs for Cardinals

“Do you think Dibble will come after him? Do you think Dibble…

June 27, 1973: Cardinals clobber Pirates as Torre hits for the cycle

In the first of a two-game series with the division rival St.…

April 16, 2009: Indians throttle Yankees in grand opening of new Yankee Stadium

A new era dawned in New York on April 16, 2009. The second version…

Ramón Romero

Even if you were one of the Cleveland Indians’ most rabid fans…

Jimmy Slagle

He was known as Shorty, The Rabbit, or sometimes The Mosquito.…

Herm Wehmeier

“Hometown boy makes good” is a classic trope of film, fiction,…

Charlie Ziegler

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Edgar Renteria

Not many players can claim to be a national hero, nor do many…

Babe Dye

When thinking of multi-sport athletes from Toronto, the first…

Mike Torrez

Over the history of baseball, there have been myriad players…

Fern Shollenberger

Fern Shollenberger was the third baseman on the All-Star team…

This Week in SABR: February 22, 2019

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