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Celebrate Black History Month with Stories, Programs at Hall of Fame
Virtual programs, Museum features highlight exploration of Black baseball experience.
Irvin earns immortality with Hall of Fame election
Monte Irvin was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on Negro Leagues on Feb. 7, 1973.
#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Joaquín Andújar
Before, during and after those games, pitcher Joaquín Andújar always seemed to be at the center of the action.
Rolen embracing upcoming journey to Cooperstown
Scott Rolen met with the media for the first time as a Hall of Famer.
Piazza returns to Southern California with Padres
Ahead of his 15th major league season, Mike Piazza signed a one-year deal to play in San Diego.
Rolen stands alone in BBWAA Hall of Fame vote
Third baseman to be inducted as member of Hall of Fame Class of 2023 on July 23.
#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Bill Caudill
Over nine big league seasons, Bill 'The Inspector' Caudill saved 106 games with four teams.
Scott Rolen elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA
Slugging third baseman received 76.3 percent of vote; Todd Helton clears 70 percent mark for first time
Home run cycle hero Chandler Redmond visits Hall of Fame
Chandler Redmond hit four home runs — a solo, a two-run, a three-run and a grand slam — in a game to become the second player in the history of organized professional baseball to claim a “home run cycle.”
#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Al Cowens
Al Cowens — a former 75th-round draft pick — became a shining example of the Royals’ thriving farm system.
Collins, Keeler and Sisler comprise fourth BBWAA Hall of Fame class
The BBWAA elected Eddie Collins, Willie Keeler and George Sisler to the Hall of Fame in 1939.
Baseball Writers’ Association of America Election Results Revealed Tuesday, Jan. 24
Announcement to be aired live from Cooperstown on MLB Network and simulcast on MLB.com; Induction Ceremony to be held July 23.
DH rule gives Cepeda a chance to shine in Boston
Orlando Cepeda found new life in his career when the designated hitter rule took effect in the American League in 1973.
#CardCorner: 1983 Donruss Gary Gaetti
Gary Gaetti's 20-year big league career stated with a bang — a home run in his first at-bat.
#CardCorner: 1984 Topps Manny Trillo
Manny Trillo won three Gold Glove Awards, two Silver Slugger Awards and was named to four All-Star teams during his 17-year MLB career.
Sutter’s election set new Hall of Fame standard
Right-hander became first pitcher elected to Cooperstown who had never started a major league game.
#GoingDeep: The Forgotten History of Numbering Players
The numbering system on player jerseys began in earnest in 1929, but teams had identified players by numerals decades before that.
Exhibit Honoring World Series Champion Astros Now Open at Hall of Fame
Jeremy Peña’s jersey, Justin Verlander’s spikes highlight Autumn Glory exhibit’s year-long salute to baseball’s champions.
#CardCorner: 1986 Fleer Al Holland
Undrafted after finishing college, Al Holland's simple approach to pitching led to a 10-year big league career.
Fingers, Seaver turned pitching dominance into bronze
Two legendary pitchers were elected to Cooperstown on Jan. 7, 1992.
#CardCorner: 1983 Donruss Fred Lynn
For one season, however, no one may have had the impact Fred Lynn did in 1975 — his first full year in the big leagues.
Mariners’ signing of Martinez changed a franchise
Edgar Martinez's path to the Hall of Fame began when he signed with the Seattle Mariners on Dec. 19, 1982.
