Join us on October 21 for SABR All-Time Eras Teams webinar on Modern Era
OCTOBER 16, 2026 — Throughout the 2026 season, SABR members have had a chance to vote on SABR’s All-Time Eras Teams as we celebrate the 150 years of baseball and American history since the founding of the National League in 1876.
- Join us from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, October 21 for a special Zoom webinar as we reveal the Modern Era (2001–2025) team, and hear from Tim Kurkjian of ESPN. Click here to pre-register for this Zoom event.
Tim Kurkjian is the 2022 recipient of the BBWAA Career Excellence Award and a SABR member since 1994. After covering baseball for the Baltimore Sun and Sports Illustrated, he joined ESPN in 1998 as a reporter and senior writer. He provides insight and analysis through his writing as well as regular appearances on Baseball Tonight and SportsCenter. He is also a staple in ESPN’s Little League World Series coverage. He has authored three books, including Is This A Great Game, Or What? — which is also the title of the podcast he co-hosts today with his son Jeff. Tim covered the Baltimore Orioles for the Baltimore Sun beginning in 1986 before moving on to Sports Illustrated from 1989 to 1997. He is a native of Bethesda, Maryland, and a graduate of the University of Maryland.
The All-Time Eras Teams project is an interactive opportunity for all SABR members to participate in, debate with one another, and learn more about the iconic players and figures from different eras.
Visit SABR.org/all-time-eras-teams to learn more.
Originally published: October 16, 2026. Last Updated: October 16, 2026.