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This Week in SABR: April 10, 2026

Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, April 10, 2026. Click…
John Briggs (Trading Card Database)

July 30, 1964: Phillies nip Giants in extras on rookie John Briggs’ walk-off double

The Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants had been locked…
We're excited to welcome more featured speakers at SABR 54: Chris Antonetti, Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations Tom Hamilton, Cleveland Guardians broadcaster and 2025 Ford C. Frick Award recipient

SABR 54: Hear from Chris Antonetti and Tom Hamilton of the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 9, 2026 — SABR’s 54th annual convention is scheduled…
Bill Breckinridge

Bill Breckinridge

Born in what is now Oklahoma shortly before it became a state,…
Jackie Collum (Trading Card Database)

Jackie Collum

Jackie Collum was a 5-foot-7 ambidextrous pitcher. Despite his…
Press Cruthers, Memphis Commercial Appeal, April 19, 1918.

Press Cruthers

Connie Mack’s approach to late-season lineup construction didn’t…
Brook Fordyce (Trading Card Database)

Brook Fordyce

When Brook Fordyce was an eighth grader at East Lyme (Connecticut)…
Chuck Lauer (Trading Card Database)

Chuck Lauer

During the 19th century, Pittsburgh became one of the major hubs…
John I. Rogers (Courtesy of Bill Lamb)

John I. Rogers

An accomplished but often self-interested and combative man,…
Two Outs, So What!: The 2001 Seattle Mariners, edited by Steve Friedman, Eric Vickrey, and Bill Nowlin

SABR Digital Library: Two Outs, So What!: The 2001 Seattle Mariners

Add a new baseball book to your collection from the SABR Digital…
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Join us for 2026 Virtual Candidate Forum on Thursday, April 16

APRIL 7, 2026 — All SABR members are invited to join us for…
Len Levin

In Memoriam: Len Levin

By Jacob Pomrenke Few research articles published by SABR over…
Henry Aaron

June 12, 1962: Aaron brothers lead Braves’ hit parade in 15-2 hammering of Dodgers

Henry Aaron and Tommie Aaron crossing bats at Bradenton,…
Henry Aaron

July 14, 1968: Henry Aaron’s 500th career home run is no ‘cheap’ shot

Henry Aaron hit his 500th career home run against the Giants’…
Henry Aaron

June 8, 1966: Henry Aaron’s two homers, six RBIs power Braves past Mets

Henry Aaron hit 44 home runs in his first season as an Atlanta…
Henry Aaron combined power and speed as one of the game’s great all-around players. (SABR-Rucker Archive)

July 27, 1963: Henry Aaron drives Reds dizzy in Braves’ win

Henry Aaron combined power and speed as one of the game’s…
Henry Aaron

June 27, 1967: Henry Aaron wallops record-breaking grand slam to beat Astros

Henry Aaron retired with an NL-record 16 grand slams. (SABR-Rucker…
Henry Aaron

August 21, 1971: Henry Aaron hits two homers, drives in six runs against Cardinals

Henry Aaron hit at least 20 home runs in every season from…
Henry Aaron

May 21, 1967: Henry Aaron outshines Roberto Clemente, Pirates with two homers and assist

In the 1960s Pittsburgh Pirates trailblazer Roberto Clemente…
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