Stories of Women in Baseball

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

#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

Scott Rolen, a seven-time All-Star who won eight Gold Glove Awards for fielding at third base during a 17-season career in the major leagues, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America

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.