Thank you to @sabrchicago.bsky.social for holding a zoom tonight to talk about Ryno. A BIG thank you to @billpearch.bsky.social @heavyjstudios.bsky.social @pulhitzherprize.bsky.social for filibustering so I could get home from work and share. We really missed @phitter72.bsky.social.
Join us on Wed., July 30, from 7-9 p.m. CT as we mourn the passing of Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg. There’s no presentation, just an opportunity to share memories and stories of Ryno. All SABR members and non-members are welcome. Please register in advance. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
'94 Cub Convention. Attending his HOF in '05 is a highlight of my life. He's been my fave Cub since soph year of hs (when he came to the Cubs) while listening to Lou Boudreaux on the radio call his plays in the field - before I actually saw him play. @sabrchicago.bsky.social #daybaseball #RIPRyno
In 2021, Ryne Sandberg joined @sabrchicago.bsky.social for a surprise "Daily Double" reunion with his friend and former Cubs teammate Bobby Dernier. Watch the video replay of this memorable #SABR meeting: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFcZ...
Stay Home With SABR: Bob Dernier and Ryne Sandberg
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Phenomenal meeting for Chicago SABR with special thanks to the Cubs, Pat Manaher, Ed Hartig, and Tim Zarley. Ed gave us a fascinating review of Cubs uniform history and Tim discussed his book, “1901: The War of the Baseball Magnates,” along with a look at the Chicago Orphans.
The best way to end Women in Baseball Week @wibw.bsky.social is Peaches' night at the Rockford Rivets and joining in the excitement for the Women's Baseball World Cup next summer. How cool are these banners?! First pitch is in one year. Set your alarm. @iwbc4me.bsky.social @sabrchicago.bsky.social
Fun event coming soon! In conjunction with @sabrchicago.bsky.social, we will be hosting a virtual show-and-tell focused on three incredible player collections. ✅ Hack Wilson with @phitter72.bsky.social ✅ Carlton Fisk with @ckamka.bsky.social ✅ Dave Kingman with Jeff English Date/time TBD.
🏟️ “I WAS THERE.” On June 7, 2025, I witnessed history—the first-ever AUSL game in Rosemont. New league. Real teams. Legit stars. I left with goosebumps… & merch. 😄 Watch the full story: youtu.be/OXnodCVoTnI?... #AUSL #WomensSports #KimNg #Finch @sabrchicago.bsky.social @theauslofficial.bsky.social
The First AUSL Game and Why it Matters!
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🚨Reminder🚨 Cubs Master Class with Ed Hartig and author Tim Zarley “1901: A War of the Baseball Magnates” Saturday, 7/26/25 | 9:30 am | Wrigley Field Check your email to RSVP - spots are going fast!
This is amazing work. Satchel Paige pitched a whole bunch in Chicago - check this out!
Mark Armour@markarmour04.bsky.social · last yr.BREAKING: Public Launch of Satchel Paige Project marklaurencearmour.wordpress.com/2084-2/ There is a short explainer on my website, then you click on the map and see where it takes you. Please pass this around to anyone you think might be interested
Join SABR Chicago on Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m., for an All-Star Game watch party at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway in Aurora, IL. This is a great opportunity to talk baseball with passionate fans in an informal setting. Please RSVP to @billpearch.bsky.social in advance. ⚾️
Thanks to an assist from @heavyjstudios.bsky.social, here the ball field at North Central HS in Spokane, WA where Ryne Sandberg played—and which is now named for him. Stood right at the shortstop position he patrolled as an All-City selection in 1978, when hit .417 as a senior. Goosebumps.
Congratulations to the winners of Immaculate Feud at #SABR53, including Chicago’s very own Richard Smiley!
Huge congratulations to @heavyjstudios.bsky.social for being honored with best research presentation award at #SABR53!!
Jacob Pomrenke@buckweaver.bsky.social · last yr.Congratulations to @heavyjstudios.bsky.social and Ebenezer Olubayode, winners of the best research presentations at #SABR53 this week in Texas: sabr.org/latest/sabr-...
Stopped by to see Ernie on the way to the hotel—found right outside Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas back in 1950.
THE DIAMOND KING is now available to watch for free (with ads) on Tubi. Check it out! tubitv.com/movies/10004...
The Diamond King (2025)
For over 20 years, Dick Perez was the official artist of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This documentary shares his fascinating story.
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Here's my new story on a Prairie-style architectural masterpiece designed by George W. Maher, a Chicago Landmark house once owned by Charles Comiskey ... who likely never would have guessed his name would be connected to it a century later. jacobpomrenke.com/black-sox/th...
The Historic Home of Charles Comiskey
This article was published in the June 2025 issue of the SABR Black Sox Scandal Committee newsletter. An architecturally significant house once owned by Charles Comiskey was recognized as a Chicago…
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The phrase “Say it ain’t so” is probably the greatest legacy of the Big Fix and the Black Sox Scandal. So . . . adaptable. @buckweaver.bsky.social @pulhitzherprize.bsky.social @sabrchicago.bsky.social sabr.org/journal/arti...
If you missed our outing to the Schaumburg Boomers last night, don’t miss out on chapter member Tony Coleman’s story about how both of the Chicago MLB teams have ties to the suburb. (And be sure to check out his other fantastic videos, too.) youtu.be/iIcviSfrk7A @barnstormerhq.bsky.social
Wintrust Field or Wrigley Field 2.0? You Decide...
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Enjoyed a fun lunch gathering downtown with my friends from @sabrchicago.bsky.social, and then @phitter72.bsky.social was kind enough to give us a tour of his building — once home to the Chicago Daily News. Art Deco FTW.
Back by popular demand is the mid-week downtown lunch. Join us for an informal Lunch Angle gathering to talk a little baseball at Potbelly, 409 W. Washington, Chicago at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to @phitter72.bsky.social so we have an accurate headcount. ⚾️
Our chapter's Spring 2025 newsletter is now online! This issue includes an article about Hiram Bithorn, essential Mr. Cub baseball cards, and a look back at the 2005 White Sox. Of course, we have all of your favorite features. Enjoy! bit.ly/4ke1uUo
