Diunte: Jackie Robinson's only day at shortstop for the Brooklyn Dodgers
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From SABR member Nick Diunte at Baseball Happenings on December 28, 2017:
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October 9, 1934: 'A case for Judge Landis': Medwick tossed in World Series melee as Cardinals win Game 7
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The Detroit Tigers’ dreams of their first World Series title were evaporating after a tough 4-3 Game Six loss in the 1934 World Series. The St. Louis Cardinals were favored in Game Seven and ticket demand wasn’t as strong.
October 4, 1934: Tigers' Rowe takes Cardinals to 'School' in Game 2
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Detroit Tigers right-hander Lynwood Thomas “Schoolboy” Rowe “gave one of the most courageous exhibitions of pitching ever seen in World Series,” wrote H.G. Salsinger of the Detroit News.”1 After the Tigers' demoralizing 8-3 loss to Dizzy Dean and the St.
September 10, 1934: Happy New Year, Hank Greenberg!
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At the end of the day on September 8, 1934, the Detroit Tigers, who had not been to the World Series since 1909, stood 4½ games ahead of the powerful New York Yankees. This lead had been constricting around the neck of the Tigers since September 5, when the lead stood at 6 games.
Dealing Zack Greinke a tricky proposition for Diamondbacks
Azcentral.com: Arizona Diamondbacks
A year ago, a Zack Greinke trade seemed like a must for the Diamondbacks, but the picture has become fuzzier as trade options present themselves.
SABR welcomes new international chapter in Taiwan
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SABR's Board of Directors has approved the formation of a new international chapter.
Wyatt: Harvey Haddix and his perfect loss
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From Daniel Wyatt at The National Pastime Museum on December 20, 2017:
Mains: It's not gambling if you can't lose: The Marlins and the hedge fund
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From SABR member Rob Mains at Baseball Prospectus on December 20, 2017:
De La Cretaz: How Dock Ellis and his no-hitter are misremembered
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From Britni de la Cretaz at Rolling Stone on December 20, 2017:
In 1970, as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dock Ellis pitched a no-hitter on LSD.
This fact has become baseball legend, and Ellis a cult hero.
MLB trade rumors: Mets, Blue Jays, Yankees interested in Pirates’ Josh Harrison
MLB Daily Dish
Several clubs have expressed interest in trading for Josh Harrison.
Pirates infielder Josh Harrison is being discussed as a trade candidate with Pittsburgh seemingly getting ready for a youth movement this offseason...
Twins' Miguel Sano denies sexual assault allegations; MLB looking into matter - ESPN
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Armour: The 1970 Winter Meetings in Los Angeles
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From SABR member Mark Armour at The National Pastime Museum on December 22, 2017:
Hall of Famer Ted Williams described crash-landing his jet during the Korean War in letters to his mistress
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Associated Press
- 83 letters Ted Williams wrote to his mistress are going up for auction.
- One of the letters details how he crash-landed his F9F Panther during the Korean War.
Thirty-eight letters penned by Hall of Fame baseball player Ted Williams...
Neyer: Free agent signings at baseball's Winter Meetings
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From SABR member Rob Neyer at The National Pastime Museum on December 25, 2017:
Swanson: Cy Young would have had trouble winning the Cy Young Award
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From Ryan Swanson at The National Pastime Museum on December 27, 2017:
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