McDermott: Baseball and Illinois politics during Abraham Lincoln’s time

From Stacy Pratt McDermott at The National Pastime Museum on…

Take a private tour of early baseball graves at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn

His death at 21 shocked the baseball world. He never signed…

Olbermann: A generation of babied pitchers?

From SABR member Keith Olbermann at ESPN.com on September 4,…

Save the date: SABR Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Conference is April 11-12, 2014

SABR members, mark your calendar!The sixth annual Frederick Ivor-Campbell…

Block: The story of William Bray’s diary

From SABR member John Thorn at Our Game on September 5, 2013:This…

September roster expansion not always a hit

From Pete Grathoff at the Kansas City Star on August 31, 2013,…

Ray Grebey, negotiator in 1981 baseball strike, dies at 85

From Douglas Martin at the New York Times on September 4, 2013,…

In Memoriam: Ralph Berger

We are saddened to report that Ralph Berger, 85, of Huntingdon…

Lindbergh: Fans think their teams can’t hit rookie pitchers; is that true?

From SABR member Ben Lindbergh at Baseball Prospectus on September…

Neyer: Warren Spahn’s finishing kick

From SABR member Rob Neyer at The National Pastime Museum on…

Kepner: Allen Craig, a reason to believe in clutch hitting

From Tyler Kepner at the New York Times on August 31, 2013:One…

Gennaro: How the extra wild card has affected baseball

SABR President Vince Gennaro joins MLB Network's "The Rundown"…

Palmateer: A closer look at college pitch counts and injuries

From Dustin Palmateer at Baseball Prospectus on September 3,…

Cameron: On context, or evaluating hitters and pitchers differently

From Dave Cameron at FanGraphs on September 3, 2013:Here at FanGarphs,…

Appel: Baseball’s centennial ‘Greatest Players Ever’ poll

From SABR member Marty Appel at The National Pastime Museum on…

This Week in SABR: August 30, 2013

Welcome to "This Week in SABR!" Here's what we've been up to…

Lindbergh: Would MLB teams want Wladimir Balentien back?

From SABR member Ben Lindbergh at Baseball Prospectus on August…

Baseball-Reference adds Japanese league stats back to 1936

We're excited to pass along this update from SABR member Sean…

Thurm: On the Astros’ major league payroll and profitability

From SABR member Wendy Thurm at FanGraphs on August 30, 2013:This…

Laurila: Which offensive category would you rather lead the league in?

From SABR member David Laurila at FanGraphs on August 30, 2013:I…

Pavlidis: What makes a good changeup?

From SABR member Harry Pavlidis at Baseball Prospectus on August…

Dewan: Easy and tough saves

From SABR member John Dewan at ACTA Sports on August 30, 2013:In…

Simon: Looking back at Orel Hershiser’s record-setting scoreless streak

From SABR member Mark Simon at ESPN.com on August 30, 2013:Friday,…

Simon: Why Mike Trout’s defense is down in 2013

From SABR member Mark Simon at ESPN.com on August 30, 2013:You…