On the heels of clinching the National League pennant the day…
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No manager in major-league history was more inclined to use left-handed…
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Bob Friend established a reputation as one of the National League’s…
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SABR's Women in Baseball Research Committee is teaming up with…
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FEBRUARY 16, 2023 — SABR is pleased to announce the recipients…
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The Tuesday afternoon game at Bank Street Grounds was the middle…
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The two teams that met at the recently renovated Jefferson Street…
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Shane Victorino, “the Flyin’ Hawaiian,” was one of several…
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On May 30, 2013, Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury…
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Going into the final game of the Kansas City Royals’ three-game…
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Hall of Famer Paul Molitor’s illustrious 21-year career included…
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Two weeks before the 1976 All-Star Game, the New York Mets were…
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“That’s Mays’s 41st home run of the season,” New York…
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Many of the Athletics faithful in the crowd of over 10,000 who…
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October 2, 1891: Beaneaters win 18th consecutive game in pennant run
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August 26, 1891: John McGraw beats back butterflies to ignite game-winning rally in debut
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This Week in SABR: February 17, 2023
May 24, 1883: Athletics extend season-long winning streak to 10 games
Learn more about recipients of SABR Local Grants in 2023
September 18, 1883: Harry Stovey establishes new single-season home-run record
August 18, 1883: Another easy victory for Athletics over Columbus Buckeyes
August 1, 1883: Athletics continue dominance of Alleghenys
June 21, 2013: Shane Victorino has a breakout day in first season with Red Sox
May 30, 2013: Jacoby Ellsbury sets Red Sox franchise record with five steals in win over Phillies
August 10, 2022: Chandler Redmond hits for pro baseball’s second-ever ‘Home Run Cycle’
July 31, 1980: Royals score baker’s dozen against Red Sox as George Brett raises average to .390
September 16, 1996: Paul Molitor becomes first player to triple for his 3,000th hit
June 25, 1976: Mets’ Mike Phillips breaks out of slump to hit for the cycle
August 29, 1965: Willie Mays breaks Ralph Kiner’s home run record with Kiner on the call
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May 1, 1883: Philadelphia Athletics shut out Alleghenys on Opening Day