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This Week in SABR: April 24, 2026

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This Week in SABR: April 24, 2026

Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Click here to view this newsletter on the web. 

Top Headlines

Cast your vote for SABR All-Time Eras Teams
Vote now for Board of Directors election
Contribute to SABR’s Four Pillars Fund
19th Century Conference begins in Cooperstown
Join us at Tulane University for Salute to the Negro Leagues Day
Read articles online from SABR’s Henry Aaron book

Research Collection Events Calendar Around the Web

SABR All-Time Eras Teams

SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: Vote now for All-Time Eras Teams

Voting is now open for SABR’s All-Time Eras Teams! Throughout the 2026 season, SABR members will be able to vote for players across six different eras who make up an all-time elite team for that era. Help us celebrate the 150 years of baseball and American history since the founding of the National League in 1876 by voting for your favorite players at every position on the diamond, as well as the top manager and executive from that era. 

Each ballot period will culminate with a virtual Zoom webinar which includes a presentation covering that era of American history prior to the unveiling of the team chosen by SABR members like you.

  • Voting is now open for the first two teams: the 19th Century Era (1876-1900) and the Deadball Era (1901-1919); click here to cast your vote 

All current SABR members are eligible to vote. SABR members will be able to vote for players at every position on the diamond, as well as the top manager and executive from that era.

Click here to watch a short video to learn more about the project and to cast your vote.

  • Get an All-Time Eras Team card set: Current SABR members who refer two new members by May 13 will receive an exclusive baseball card set featuring players selected to our All-Time Eras Teams! New members must use the discount code AllEras15 to qualify for this promotion. Click here to learn more.

 

 

SABR 54 convention logo

Early registration now open for SABR 54 in Cleveland

Join us in Cleveland, Ohio, this summer for SABR’s 54th annual convention on July 29–August 2, 2026, at the Hilton Downtown Cleveland hotel! Conference and hotel registration for SABR 54 is now available online. Click here for complete details on SABR 54 Early-Bird Registration and optional sessions.

SABR 54 will feature a Major League speaker lineup we know you’ll love, alongside an invigorated social experience emphasizing SABR’s ability to unite all of us in baseball fellowship. Whether you’re attending your first SABR convention or returning as a longtime regular, this is a great year to be part of the experience. Newcomers will find plenty of opportunities to connect and build baseball friendships, while veteran attendees can look forward to a richly layered event. It promises to be an unforgettable week of baseball fellowship in “The Land,” and we hope you’ll join us!

Visit SABR.org/convention for complete details. All baseball fans are welcome to attend.

Students, apply for a Yoseloff Scholarship to attend SABR 54

With generous funding from The Nanar and Anthony Yoseloff Foundation, Inc., SABR will award up to 4 scholarships to high school or college students to attend SABR 54 on July 29–August 2, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. This scholarship will pay for registration, transportation and lodging (double occupancy) up to a total value of $1,250. All applications must be postmarked or e-mailed to Scott Carter at scarter@sabr.org no later than May 15, 2026.

Click here to read the full announcement at SABR.org.

 

 

SABR's Four Pillars Fund

Contribute to SABR’s Four Pillars Fund

Research – Preservation – Scholarship – Future of the Game. These are the four pillars on which SABR stands as an organization.

Each represents one of our core values, and together they form the foundation of a global community dedicated to understanding, celebrating, and advancing the great game of baseball. With the support of donors like you, we’re not only fortifying that foundation, but we’re also building what comes next.

This spring, we ask you to contribute to the FOUR PILLARS FUND. Our goal is to raise $85,000 during this campaign to strengthen each of our four pillars by supporting baseball research, committing to preservation, furthering the reach of our scholarship, and building a bridge to the future of the game.

To donate or learn more about SABR’s Four Pillars Fund and the existing efforts and exciting new initiatives that will be funded by a successful campaign, visit SABR.org/donate/four-pillars.

 

 

A group of attendees gather for a game of catch during the 2025 SABR Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Conference at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York (Photo: Dixie Tourangeau)

Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Conference begins in Cooperstown

The 17th annual SABR Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Base Ball Conference began today at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Programming runs through Saturday, April 25, and the event is now sold out.

The 2026 conference will be highlighted by a keynote address from author Bruce Allardice, along with a panel discussion on the evolution of early playing fields with Irwin Chusid, Thomas Gilbert, Jonathan Popovich, and moderator Bill Ryczek; a 19th-century artifact session with Robert Mayer, Gary Passamonte, and Jonathan Popovich; a Member Spotlight interview of Herm Krabbenhoft by Dave Newman; plus research presentations.

Visit SABR.org/ivor-campbell19c to learn more.

 

 

"Salute to the Negro Leagues Night," sponsored by SABR's Schott-Pelican New Orleans Chapter and Tulane University, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Turchin Stadium. The Tulane vs. University of Texas at San Antonio baseball game will begin at 6:30 p.m. All baseball fans are welcome to attend.

Join us at Tulane University on Saturday for Salute to the Negro Leagues Day

The Schott-Pelican SABR Chapter, in conjunction with the Tulane University Athletic Department, will sponsor a Salute to the Negro Leagues Day at a Tulane baseball game on Saturday, April 25 at Turchin Stadium in New Orleans, Lousiana. The event will raise awareness and understanding of Negro Leagues baseball in the area and honor local players and personalities.

All baseball fans are invited to attend. Click here to purchase discounted tickets for the ballgame, which begins at 6:30 p.m. as the Green Wave baseball team takes on the University of Texas at San Antonio. Check out the SABR booth on the main concourse where chapter members will be giving away 500 gameday posters (see below), along with Negro Leagues baseball cards, baseball books, Cracker Jacks, plus SABR membership forms and information.

The New Orleans-based Schott-Pelican Chapter was the recipient of a SABR Local Grant to help fund this event.

Click here to read the full announcement at SABR.org.

 

 

Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference logo

Early registration now open for 2026 Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference

Early registration is now open for SABR’s annual Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference, which will be held on June 18-21, 2026, at the SpringHill Suites Memphis Downtown in Memphis, Tennessee. All baseball fans are welcome to attend. Full and single-day registration is available for a discounted rate before May 25, 2026. 

Hosted by SABR’s Negro Leagues Committee, the Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference promotes activities to enhance scholarly, educational, and literary objectives. Since 1998, the event has been the only symposium dedicated exclusively to the examination and promotion of Black baseball history. The conference is open to baseball and history fans of all ages. Each year, monies are targeted to donate books to schools or libraries; raise funds for the Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project; and award scholarships to high school seniors in a nationwide essay contest and an annual art contest.

 

 

Voting now open for 2026 Board of Directors Election

SABR members, please pay attention to the e-mail address that you have on file with SABR; you should have received a message from tellers@sabr.org on Wednesday, April 22 with a link to vote online in the 2026 SABR Board of Directors election.

  • Not seeing your ballot? If you did not receive your ballot, please check your Spam folder or contact jpomrenke@sabr.org to request that your ballot be re-sent.

The poll will close at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on May 6. The only way to vote online is through the link you will receive by e-mail. All e-mails will come from the address tellers@sabr.org.

You will find three items on the 2026 election ballot: the election of the SABR Board Vice President, Treasurer, and two (2) Directors positions. Click here to learn more.

 

 

Students, apply for a Fall 2026 internship with SABR

The Society for American Baseball Research is seeking student interns to work during the Fall 2026 semester from September 1-December 1. The remote internship is an educational opportunity that may count toward college credit, covering 15-20 hours per week with a flexible schedule. The internship will be for a fixed period of time and is designed to provide the intern with skills and training that may be applicable to working in a nonprofit research environment or in other research-based organizations.

Please send a resume and cover letter in PDF form to jpomrenke@sabr.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Click here to read the full announcement at SABR.org.

 

 

SABR Research Collection updates

Find new updates to the SABR Research Collection below, including the Baseball Biography Project, Games Project, and Oral History Collection.

SABR Research Collection: Safeco Field, Henry Aaron, Ted Turner

Read articles from Henry Aaron book online

In February, the SABR Digital Library published Henry Aaron, edited by Bill Nowlin and Glen Sparks. This SABR book includes twenty essays examining Aaron’s life and career as well as over a dozen detailed recaps revisiting significant games in which he played, from his debut in 1952 to his first grand slam with the Braves to his curtain call in Milwaukee in 1976.

All of the essays and articles from Henry Aaron are now available to read online in the SABR Research Collection.

Click here to download the free ebook edition or save 50% off a purchase of the paperback edition.

2 new stories published at SABR Biography Project

Visit SABR.org/bioproject to learn more about the SABR BioProject or to get involved.

3 new stories published at SABR Games Project

Visit SABR.org/gamesproject to learn more about the SABR Games Project or to get involved.

 

 

Featured E-Book from the SABR Digital Library

Two Outs, So What!: The 2001 Seattle Mariners, edited by Steve Friedman, Eric Vickrey, and Bill Nowlin

Two Outs, So What!: The 2001 Seattle Mariners
Edited by Steve Friedman, Eric Vickrey, and Bill Nowlin

Visit SABR.org to download the free e-book edition or save 50% off the paperback edition of all Digital Library books.

 

 

Recent Highlights

Here are some SABR headlines from recent weeks that we don’t want you to miss:

 

 

New Members

Please give a warm welcome to all new SABR members who joined this week! View more Members-Only resources at members.sabr.org or click here to download the Membership Handbook. Find contact information for any SABR member in the online Membership Directory.

NAME HOMETOWN     NAME HOMETOWN
Evan Arey Tampa, FL     William Nicolosi Hawthorne, NJ
Stephanie Battaglino Palm Desert, CA     Reid Pitts Raleigh, NC
Chris Boucher Lowell, MA     Mark Potter Smyrna, GA
Zach Crockett Knoxville, TN     Ben Railton Needham Heights, MA
Phillip England Athens, TX     Tom Reigstad Kenmore, NY
Suzy Evans Elgin, IL     kyle roberts Effingham, IL
Jeremy Hopwood Hastings-on-Hudson, NY     Rick Sharma Norwalk, CT
Will Lang The Woodlands, TX     Ryan Sweeney Cranberry Township, PA
Euno Lee Los Angeles, CA     Walter Thomason Clifton, TN
Ryan Marra Pittsburgh, PA     Robert Ulianich St. Louis, MO
Madison Nachtrab Temperance, MI     Christopher Woodruff Wyoming, MI

 

 

SABR Events Calendar

SABR's Central Illinois Chapter will host a virtual Zoom meeting at 7:00 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. All baseball fans are welcome to attend. Our guest is Dr. Kat Williams, who will give a preview of all the women's baseball events scheduled for the summer of 2026, including the Women's Professional Baseball League and the Women's World Cup.

  • Events Calendar: Find details of all upcoming SABR events.
  • Video Replays: This week, we heard from former major league umpires Dale Scott and Jim Joyce; SABR CEO Scott Bush (“SABR Defensive Index and the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards”); Chris Boucher (“Jackie Robinson Gets an Assist From Basketball’s First Black Pro”); Joe Eaton (“Rick Monday, You Made a Great Play”); Evan Katz (“The Least Qualified Coach in Professional Baseball”); Michael Walsh (“Total Bases Generated”); and John Nogowski (Diamond Duels). Click here to view video replays of virtual SABR events.

Upcoming Virtual Meetings

  • April 25: Schott-Pelican (LA) Chapter “Salute to the Negro Leagues” meeting (10:00 a.m. CDT)
  • April 26: Baltimore Babe Ruth Chapter meeting with Louis Schiff (7:00 p.m. EDT)
  • April 27: Clyde Sukeforth (NH/ME) Chapter meeting with Jack Bales (7:00 p.m. EDT)
  • April 28: Central Illinois Chapter meeting with Kat Williams (7:00 p.m. CDT)
  • April 29: Roush-Lopez (FL) Gulf Coast Chapter meeting with Rob Sheinkopf (7:00 p.m. EDT)
  • April 29: Emil Rothe Chicago Chapter meeting with Derek Bain and John Racanelli (7:00 p.m. CDT)
  • May 2: Women in Baseball Diamond Stories: Amy Venuto (10:00 a.m. EDT)
  • May 2: Rice-Russell Nashville (TN) Chapter meeting with Jim Leeke (10:00 a.m. CDT)

Upcoming In-Person Meetings

  • April 24-25: Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Conference (Cooperstown, NY)
  • April 25: Halsey Hall Chapter spring meeting (Plymouth, MN)
  • April 25: Sebring-Stovey Williamsport Chapter meeting (Williamsport, PA)
  • April 26: Joint chapter ballgame/meet-up (Richmond, VA)
  • May 2: Field of Dreams Chapter meeting (Cascade, IA)

To add your SABR event to our calendar listings, please contact Jacob Pomrenke.

 

 

Research Committee news

Sign up for SABR research committee announcements at SABR.org/research/committees.

 

 

Regional Chapter news

Sign up for SABR chapter announcements at SABR.org/chapters.

Click here to learn more about SABR chartered communities.

 

 

Around the Web headlines

Here are some recent articles published by and about SABR members:

Please note: Some articles may require a separate subscription to view online. SABR does not endorse, and is not responsible or liable for, any content that appears on a third-party website.

This Week in SABR is compiled by Jacob Pomrenke. If you would like us to include an upcoming event, article, or any other information in “This Week in SABR,” e-mail jpomrenke@sabr.org. To find past editions of TWIS, click here.

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Originally published: April 24, 2026. Last Updated: April 24, 2026.

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