Hall of Fame to Celebrate Class of 2022 with Virtual Programs
Upcoming free virtual events feature career retrospectives of Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso and Tony Oliva.
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.
#Shortstops: A Dash of Pepper
Pepper Martin wore this cap during the 1931 World Series, when he batted .500 to power the Cardinals to a seven-game victory over the Athletics.
#CardCorner: 1981 Donruss Steve Rogers
Though Steve Rogers and his Expos teammates never made it to the top of the mountain, Rogers' legacy is that of a pitcher who, for a period of time, was a contender for the title of "best in baseball."
Ruffing elected to Hall of Fame via rare runoff election
On Feb. 16, 1967, in a rare runoff election, Red Ruffing easily took the top spot in the voting to earn his place in the Hall of Fame.
#GoingDeep: Phil Douglas’ battle with baseball in 1922 derailed a stellar career
In 1922, Phil Douglas, arguably one of the game's top pitchers at the time, suddenly found himself prohibited from playing.
#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Larry Herndon
Larry Herndon helped power the Tigers to their 1984 World Series victory, batting .333 and catching the final out of the decisive Game 5.
Reds’ deal for Griffey rocked baseball world
After 11 years with the Mariners, Ken Griffey Jr., a graduate of Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, was traded to the Reds on Feb. 10, 2000.
The History of Women in Baseball
A timeline of historic events involving women and baseball.
#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Darold Knowles
Darold Knowles only saw action in one of the Athletics' three straight World Series victories - but he carved his name in the record books nonetheless.
Coveleski, Hoyt cross paths again in Class of 1969
On Feb. 2, 1969, Stan Coveleski and Waite Hoyt were elected to the Hall of Fame by a unanimous vote of the 12-person Veterans Committee.
Big Papi comes to Cooperstown
David Ortiz’s historic career path ends with Hall of Fame election in his first appearance on the BBWAA ballot.
David Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA
Class of 2022 to be inducted July 24 in Cooperstown.
Baseball Writers’ Association of America Election Results Revealed Tuesday, Jan. 25
Announcement to be aired live from Cooperstown on MLB Network and simulcast on MLB.com.
Baseball Digest still enthralling fans in eighth decade
Baseball Digest, the nation's longest-running baseball magazine, celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2022.
#CardCorner: 1983 Topps Willie McGee
Willie McGee went from a relatively anonymous big league rookie to an overnight sensation in the fall of 1982.
Red Sox's selection of Fisk launched memorable 1967
The Red Sox selected Carlton Fisk with the fourth overall pick in the 1967 MLB January Draft on Jan. 28, 1967.