Stories of Women in Baseball

Stories that highlight the lives and experiences of women in baseball through key moments in history.

Mussina musters record-breaking 15 Ks in ALCS

The Orioles lost Game 3 of the 1997 ALCS, but Mike Mussina still stole the show with his 15-strikeout performance.

Trailblazer Kelsie Whitmore leaves her mark in Cooperstown

Kelsie Whitmore, the first woman to play in an MLB-affiliated professional league, visited the Hall of Fame on Sept. 20.

Three walk-offs in 11 days: How Big Papi built his legend

In the 2004 postseason, David Ortiz's heroics in the clutch ended Boston's championship drought and set the stage for a Hall of Fame career.

#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Juan Beníquez

The early days of free agency were ripe with opportunity for players like Juan Beníquez, who signed with three different teams — and played with eight — during his 17-year career.

Third base, first rate: Brooks Robinson remembered

Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson — one of the greatest third basemen of all time and an exemplary person — passed away on Sept. 26, 2023.

Photo Finish: Technology has transformed baseball photography in an instant

With the digital evolution of their craft, baseball photographers have grown to take more dazzling photos while gaining control over how those shots are used.

Back to Babe: The Nat Fein photo

On June 13, 1948, photographer Nat Fein captured what may be the most famous photo of Babe Ruth and one that remains iconic to this day.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Larvell Blanks

Nine-year big leaguer Larvell Blanks was traded four times but rarely found the stable playing time he was looking for.

Final call: Legends thrive on season's last day

For Hall of Famers, the final day of the regular season has meant tight pennant races, last-minute batting titles and, for a couple, free cars.

Sixteen Ks send Ryan to the record books

All-time strikeouts leader Nolan Ryan also holds the single-season record, which he set in the final days of the 1973 season.

Doubleday Pleasure: Savannah Bananas a hit in Cooperstown

Party Animals win season series in final game of 2023 World Tour.

Bananas for Cooperstown: Museum celebrates opening of new Savannah Bananas exhibit

Banana Ball arrived Friday with a new exhibit at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Former big leaguers come to Cooperstown to support Pathfinder Village

Clint Hurdle and other ex-major leaguers visited Cooperstown's Doubleday Field to interact with members of the Pathfinder Village All-Stars.

#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Kurt Bevacqua

Hitting in the big leagues was often a struggle for Kurt Bevacqua, but he made a name for himself with a breakthrough performance in the 1984 World Series.

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Don Robinson

Don Robinson helped the Pirates capture the 1979 World Series during a 15-year big league career where he won 109 games.

Mudcat Grant helped strengthen the game on, off the field

The first Black pitcher to post a 20-win season in American League history, Mudcat Grant was also the first Opening Day starter for the Expos. His career on and off the field was a historic one.