Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, June 5, 2026.
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At SABR 54 in Cleveland, join us in the brand-new SABR Clubhouse…
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Whenever the New York Yankees were in Washington, Miller Huggins…
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Despite making all 381 of his major-league appearances in relief,…
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Steve Rogers spent his entire major-league career with the Montreal…
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John Franco, described over the years as having a “wise-guy…
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The San Francisco Giants were one win from the franchise’s…
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Add a new baseball book to your collection from the SABR Digital…
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JUNE 1, 2026 — Each year, SABR’s Nineteenth Century Research…
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For over a century, the veterans service organization known as…
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Located approximately 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Uniontown…
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Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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The 2026 SABR Baseball Research Awards, which honor outstanding…
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During the time he spent with the Boston Red Sox, Charlie Wagner…
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After going 3-for-4 on May 29, 1941, in the Boston Red Sox’…
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The years between 1952 and 1974 were a good time to be named…
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On June 4, 1972, the fans streaming into Dodger Stadium knew…
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Detroit Tigers rookie Lou Whitaker could not have picked a better…
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In 16 big-league seasons, Phil Garner hit a total of 109 regular-season…
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This Week in SABR: June 5, 2026
SABR 19th Century Grave Marker Project honors baseball clown Frank “Slivers” Oakley
SABR 54: Join us in the SABR Clubhouse at the Cleveland convention
April 23, 1925: Walter Johnson beats Yankees with pinch-hit double in 9th
September 10, 1961: Umpires’ call sparks Yankee Stadium unrest as streaking Yankees complete sweep of Indians
June 5, 1965: Reliever Dick Radatz homers in top of 11th to win game for Red Sox
June 9, 1985: Capacity crowd in Vancouver sees Steve Rogers launch comeback with Edmonton
May 11, 1996: John Franco ejected after Mets, Cubs engage in bench-clearing brawl on ‘John Franco Day’
October 24, 2002: J.T. Snow, Giants roll in Game 5 as batboy close call adds drama
Nick Punto (2026)
SABR Digital Library: Cape Cod Baseball League: From College Stars to Big League Futures
Vote now for 2026 SABR Overlooked 19th Century Legends of the Year
Cliff Dapper
Frank Lobert
Ray Lucas
Harry Wilhelm
This Week in SABR: May 29, 2026
Armour, Snelling, Swaine, Fink announced as winners of 2026 SABR Baseball Research Awards
May 27, 1941: Ted Williams helps roommate Charlie Wagner win another game for Red Sox
May 29, 1941: Ted Williams, Skeeter Newsome both homer as Boston beats Connie Mack’s A’s
August 12, 1971: Cleveland’s Bevacqua becomes first Kurt to homer in major leagues
June 4, 1972: Dodgers retire numbers of Roy Campanella, Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson before Old-Timers Day loss to Cardinals
July 28, 1978: Lou Whitaker’s first career homer gives Detroit stunning walk-off win over Seattle
September 15, 1978: Phil Garner hits grand slam in second straight game as surging Pirates beat Expos