Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, August 1, 2025.…
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JULY 31, 2025 — SABR’s historical database of Major League…
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Carlos May was called “Tank” for his burly stature. At 5-feet-11…
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Babe Ruth’s offensive domination has been well documented.1…
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With a score of 2-2 after two innings, the August 13, 1950,…
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The Boston Red Sox lost to the Cleveland Indians on August 9,…
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Fidel Castro records the ceremonial first hit of Cuba's baseball…
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Ballpark discounts and giveaways have fueled memorable moments,…
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JULY 30, 2025 — All baseball fans are invited to join SABR…
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Add a new baseball book to your collection from the SABR Digital…
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Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, July 25, 2025.…
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The opener of a season-ending doubleheader between Wright State…
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All baseball fans are invited to attend a dedication ceremony…
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According to a well-worn tale, the National League’s Washington…
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Edward Morgan Lewis was the first player in Boston Red Sox franchise…
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This Week in SABR: August 1, 2025
SABR MLB Team Employee Database updated through 2024
Carlos May
September 11, 1931: Babe Ruth hits into triple play as late-season struggles deny him AL batting title
August 13, 1950: Tom Poholsky, Andy Tomasic pitch complete games in 22-inning showdown in Rochester
August 9, 1953: Back from flying fighter planes in Korea, Ted Williams hits his first home run in return to Red Sox
July 25, 1959: Celebratory gunfire brings a frightful end to Sugar Kings game in Havana
August 10, 1995: ‘The Night It Rained Baseballs’ fuels a Dodgers forfeit to Cardinals
August 25, 2018: Matt Crownover throws Potomac Nationals’ first no-hitter
Join SABR on August 13 for inaugural Founders’ Day celebration
SABR Digital Library: From Setbacks to Success: The 1945 Cleveland Buckeyes
In Memoriam: Ryne Sandberg
Kurt Bevacqua
Bud Clancy
Bob Freels
Ken Harvey
Fergy Malone
Tom O’Rourke
David Wright
This Week in SABR: July 25, 2025
May 11, 1978: Rocker Robert Pollard pitches first no-hitter in Wright State history
Join us on August 2 for dedication ceremony of John McGraw historical marker in Truxton, New York
September 13, 1897: The Washington Ladies’ Day Riot that never was
July 27, 1901: Boston’s Ted Lewis throws 11 innings of relief in loss to White Sox