SABR Chicago

04/08/2026

Newer members often ask about our chapter namesake, Emil Rothe. Here is a brief bio on the member who founded our chapter back on November 10, 1976.

Editor’s note: The SABR Salute, first bestowed upon writer Fred Lieb in 1976, was designed as a manner of recognizing the contributions of some of the older members of the Society. Subsequent SABR Salutes appeared in the SABR Membership Directory and honored members who had made great contribution...

03/08/2026

We had a blast at SABR 54 in Cleveland last week. During the closing ceremonies, SABR Chicago was one of 10 chapters to earn MVP status for its efforts during 2025-2026. That's three consecutive years earning the organization's top chapter recognition. Thanks to everyone who made that possible.

SABR chapters, committees honored for exceptional performance in 2025-26August 1, 2026/in Headlines /by wpadminAUGUST 1, 2026 — At the SABR 54 Closing Ceremonies in Cleveland, SABR CEO Scott Bush recognized 20 regional chapters and six research committees whose performance in the past year exceede...

03/08/2026

Go ahead and block August 4-8, 2027, on your calendars. SABR 55 will be in Birmingham, Alabama. ⚾️

25/07/2026

Several SABR members are at Rivets Stadium in Rockford, Illinois this afternoon for the WBSC Women's World Cup game between Hong Kong and Mexico. And yes, that's 94-year-old Mary Moore. She played in the original AAGPL. ⚾️

21/07/2026

Raise your hand if you’re attending SABR 54 in Cleveland next week (July 29-August 1). What are you looking forward to the most? Go! ⚾️

16/07/2026

We’re getting ready for an evening of Chicago Cubs baseball and art at The Art Institute of Chicago. ⚾️🖼️

09/07/2026

Last night SABR Chicago teamed up with our friends from Northern New Jersey's Elysian Fields chapter for a special evening of show and tell. If you weren't able to join us, here's the recording. ⚾️

SABR's Elysian Fields Chapter in northern New Jersey and Emil Rothe...

02/07/2026

We understand if Chicago Cubs fans want to pass.

Thought of contributing to a SABR publication? We are always looking for new members to take part. We have a new book in the works on the 2003 Marlins, aimed for the 25th anniversary of that championship season. The deadline is more than a year away, so lots of time to work on a player biography. Please contact Bill Pearch if you would like to look at the list of players (and coaches) who are awaiting a biographer. He can connect you with the editorial team. ⚾️

29/06/2026

CHAPTER ZOOM MEETING

Author Christopher Dale – “Kid Gloves: How Baseball Helps Children Overcome 21st Century Problems”
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. (CT)

Christopher Dale’s book explores how America's most time-tested sport can inform and counteract today's unique childrearing challenges. Modern kids face obstacles blissfully absent from their parents' childhoods. Soaring gun violence and record drug deaths. And then there are us parents. The unintended side effects of today's kinder, gentler approaches to childrearing can impinge upon mission-critical qualities like grit, independence, and the ability to form true friendships rather than accrue fair-weather acquaintances. Our national pastime hits home as a reliable, relevant salve to confront such challenges. Baseball has more than a few tools in its toolbox--and its batter's box--serving as counternarratives to some of today's least tenable trends.

Dale’s book addresses how all facets of baseball--from Little League participation to Major Leagues fandom, and from running out a grounder to geeking out on statistics--can help children build buffers against modern-day America's pitfalls. Today's parents would be well-advised to get their kids away from their smartphones, off their rear ends and onto a ballfield. In 21st-century America, the baseball diamond is a parenting gold mine.

Visit SABR’s events page to register. https://sabr.org/events

27/06/2026

REMINDER: Michael W. Lewis will be painting Ryne Sandberg and Rube Foster TONIGHT at 7 PM CT in discussion with SABR Chicago hosts Bill Pearch and Sean Kolodziej. Bring your questions, stories, and a beverage, and enjoy a fun evening of baseball, conversation, and art. REGISTRATION: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dilVL8xhRruemmfWkLKjeg