#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Elias Sosa
Elias Sosa played for eight teams in his 12-year career, offering steady relief work and earning a handful of postseason opportunities.
Stories of Black baseball
Stories that highlight the lives and experiences of Black ballplayers through key moments in history, artifacts and baseball cards.
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Doby blazed trails on, off field
On June 30, 1978, Larry Doby became the second Black manager in AL/HL history.
Hall of Fame to host holiday celebration Dec. 9
Museum visitors will enjoy Pathfinder Village Bell Choir; free admission for local residents after 12 p.m. with donation of five non-perishable healthy food items or unwrapped toy.
Museum to host SABR’s Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference June 6-9
Event promotes activities to enhance scholarly, educational and literary objectives surrounding Black baseball history.
Black Baseball Initiative engages students with crucial history lessons
On field trips from around Upstate New York, inner-city students have explored baseball history and been inspired by the triumphs of Black legends.
#CardCorner: 1990 Fleer Rafael Belliard
Though not much of a hitter, Rafael Belliard played a reliable shortstop for postseason clubs in Pittsburgh and Atlanta.
Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot to be considered Dec. 3
Results announced live on Sunday, Dec. 3 during ‘MLB Tonight’ at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLB Network.
#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Moose Haas
Moose Haas established himself as a steady presence at the top of Milwaukee's rotation, often getting the ball for high-stakes starts.
2024 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot announced
Election results revealed Jan. 23 live on MLB Network.
Rodríguez signing sparks Tigers’ turnaround
In just three years, Iván Rodríguez's production and leadership elevated the Tigers from historic losers to American League Champions.
Oliva caps incredible freshman campaign with Rookie of the Year Award
Three years after defecting from Cuba, the Twins' Tony Oliva won the AL Rookie of the Year Award.
Fresh off AL pennant, White Sox bring back legendary Miñoso
After a two-season stint in Cleveland, Minnie Miñoso returned to the White Sox in a Dec. 6, 1959 trade.
Pérez joins Phillies for pennant run
At 41 years old, Tony Pérez still made an impact for the Phillies in 1983.
Cox’s hiring sets Braves on championship path
After the 1977 season, the Braves began their franchise's turnaround by hiring Bobby Cox as manager.
They also played: Black women in baseball
The history of Black women in baseball dates to the earliest days of the National Pastime.
‘Raysed’ in Otsego County
Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander nurtured his love of the game in Cooperstown.
Paper trail: The Garry Herrmann collection
The Garry Herrmann collection in Cooperstown is a little-known gold mine that continues to produce nuggets of 19th and early 20th century baseball history.