Society for American Baseball Research

This Week in SABR: December 20, 2024

December 20, 2024

Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, December 20,…

June 12, 2004: Salomón Torres brushback ejection turning point in Oakland’s 12-11 win over Pirates

December 19, 2024

Retired prematurely at age 25, Salomón Torres reemerged in his…

Frank Viola (2024)

June 24, 1979: Rickey Henderson makes his major-league debut for Oakland A’s

December 18, 2024

By late June 1979, the once-proud Oakland Athletics had fallen…

In Memoriam: John Holway

December 17, 2024

By Peter Warren Before John Holway, most scholarly baseball…

May 8, 1968: Oakland’s emerging ace Catfish Hunter fires perfect game against Minnesota

December 17, 2024

If Catfish Hunter was going to pitch a perfect game, Minnesota…

Vida Blue (Courtesy of the Oakland Athletics)

August 7, 1971: Nervous Vida Blue wins his 20th game as A’s top White Sox, 1-0

December 17, 2024

Vida Blue was nervous. He had notched his 19th win of 1971 on…

Joe Horlen (Courtesy of the Oakland Athletics)

April 17, 1972: Campus strike moves exhibition between A’s and Cal Bears to Oakland Coliseum

December 17, 2024

Those who took part in the April 17, 1972, exhibition between…

Gonzalo Márquez (Courtesy of the Oakland Athletics)

October 7, 1972: A’s win ALCS opener in 11 innings thanks to Gonzalo Márquez’s pinch-hit single

December 17, 2024

When Game One of the 1972 American League Championship Series…

John Henry Johnson (Trading Card Database)

May 5, 1978: A’s beat Tigers in matchup of unexpected first-place teams in front of meager Oakland crowd

December 17, 2024

Two surprising first-place teams clashed at the Oakland-Alameda…

September 29, 1983: Oakland’s Mike Warren caps first major-league season by no-hitting White Sox

December 17, 2024

Oakland A’s pitcher Mike Warren showed great promise in his…

Rickey Henderson (Trading Card Database)

May 29, 1990: Rickey Henderson breaks Ty Cobb’s AL stolen-base record as A’s fall to Blue Jays

December 17, 2024

Rickey Henderson and Dave Stewart grew up in Oakland, playing…

October 1, 2003: Bullpen woes doom Red Sox as they lose to A’s in ALDS opener

December 17, 2024

In 2003 the Boston Red Sox were in the postseason for the first…

July 22, 2015: A’s celebrate extra-inning win over Blue Jays again after umpire’s call is upheld

December 17, 2024

After three consecutive playoff appearances from 2012 to 2014,…

Oakland Coliseum in 2023 (Courtesy of Jacob Pomrenke)

September 26, 2024: A’s beat Rangers in the last game at Oakland Coliseum

December 17, 2024

Oakland Coliseum in 2023. (Courtesy of Jacob Pomrenke) After…

This Week in SABR: December 13, 2024

December 13, 2024

Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, December 13,…

Dave Parker and Dick Allen (SABR-Rucker Archive)

Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by Classic Era Committee

December 9, 2024

DECEMBER 9, 2024 — Dave Parker and Dick Allen, two prodigious…

July 12, 1900: Noodles Hahn blanks ‘greatest batting team ever organized’ in final no-hitter of nineteenth century

December 9, 2024

Nearing the midway point of the 1900 season, Noodles Hahn made…

July 4, 1959: Twin Cities fireworks: Millers, Saints split holiday twin bill

December 9, 2024

The minor league American Association was formed in 1902, mainly…

Earl Weaver arguing with an umpire in 1977 (Trading Card Database)

September 15, 1977: Orioles manager Earl Weaver forfeits game in a pennant race — over a tarpaulin

December 9, 2024

"Always stand on principle … even if you stand alone." —…

Gary Carter and Charlie Lea, Trading Card Database

July 10, 1984: Winning performances by two Expos lead NL to All-Star victory

December 9, 2024

A season after dropping its first All-Star Game since 1971, the…

Maehara Stadium, August 2024 (Courtesy of Jake Rinloan)

Maehara Stadium (Wailuku, HI)

December 9, 2024

E ho’omau ’ia ka mo’olelo. “History will continue to…

Rich Rowland

December 9, 2024

Paul Bunyan has nothing on Rich Rowland. Bunyan was a mythical…

SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: Gift Memberships

December 9, 2024

DECEMBER 9, 2024 — As a SABR member, you have vast resources…

Search the Research Collection

SABR Analytics Conference

This Week in SABR: December 20, 2024

June 12, 2004: Salomón Torres brushback ejection turning point in Oakland’s 12-11 win over Pirates

Frank Viola (2024)

June 24, 1979: Rickey Henderson makes his major-league debut for Oakland A’s

In Memoriam: John Holway

May 8, 1968: Oakland’s emerging ace Catfish Hunter fires perfect game against Minnesota

August 7, 1971: Nervous Vida Blue wins his 20th game as A’s top White Sox, 1-0

April 17, 1972: Campus strike moves exhibition between A’s and Cal Bears to Oakland Coliseum

October 7, 1972: A’s win ALCS opener in 11 innings thanks to Gonzalo Márquez’s pinch-hit single

May 5, 1978: A’s beat Tigers in matchup of unexpected first-place teams in front of meager Oakland crowd

September 29, 1983: Oakland’s Mike Warren caps first major-league season by no-hitting White Sox

May 29, 1990: Rickey Henderson breaks Ty Cobb’s AL stolen-base record as A’s fall to Blue Jays

October 1, 2003: Bullpen woes doom Red Sox as they lose to A’s in ALDS opener

July 22, 2015: A’s celebrate extra-inning win over Blue Jays again after umpire’s call is upheld

September 26, 2024: A’s beat Rangers in the last game at Oakland Coliseum

This Week in SABR: December 13, 2024

Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by Classic Era Committee

July 12, 1900: Noodles Hahn blanks ‘greatest batting team ever organized’ in final no-hitter of nineteenth century

July 4, 1959: Twin Cities fireworks: Millers, Saints split holiday twin bill

September 15, 1977: Orioles manager Earl Weaver forfeits game in a pennant race — over a tarpaulin

July 10, 1984: Winning performances by two Expos lead NL to All-Star victory

Maehara Stadium (Wailuku, HI)

Rich Rowland

SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: Gift Memberships

Support SABR today!