Red Sox set stage for division title by trading for Smith
On Dec. 8, 1987, Lee Smith – then the Cubs’ all-time saves leader – was dealt to the Red Sox in exchange for right-handers Al Nipper and Calvin Schiraldi.
Stories of Women in Baseball
Stories that highlight the lives and experiences of women in baseball through key moments in history.
Golden Days Era Committee, Early Baseball Era Committee Ballots to Be Considered Dec. 5
Results will be announced on Sunday, Dec. 5 during “MLB Tonight” at 6 p.m. ET on MLB Network.
Aparicio, Robinson took the big leagues by storm in 1956
A pair of future Hall of Famers took home Rookie of the Year honors on Dec. 1, 1956, as Luis Aparicio was named the AL Rookie of the Year, while Robinson took home the NL award.
#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Dave Concepción
When he captured four consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1973-76, Dave Concepción was widely regarded as the greatest shortstop in the game.
2022 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot Features 30 Former Players
Voting results to be announced at 6 p.m. ET Jan. 25 live on MLB Network.
#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Tom Herr
Tom Herr, who began his big league career with 1,160 at-bats without a home run, turned his team's speed on the basepaths into runs batted in like few hitters ever had.
Preserving History Together
TOGETHER we can Preserve History, Honor Excellence and Connect Generations
#GoingDeep: Research reveals Bo Jackson’s final Raiders uniform is preserved in Cooperstown
Following Bo Jackson's final NFL game, his game-worn jersey was donated to the Hall of Fame.
Ripken launches career with Rookie of the Year Award
On Nov. 24, 1982, Cal Ripken capped off an impressive turnaround when he was named the AL Rookie of the Year.
Clemente’s legacy captured by timeless Topps cards
The span of Roberto Clemente’s baseball cards over the course of his career gives us a good sense of how Topps cards changed from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s.
#Shortstops: Goats on the Road
A special section of the Hartford Courant, published in 2017, commemorated the return of Minor League Baseball to Hartford, Ct.
#CardCorner: 1981 Donruss Alfredo Griffin
After helping the Blue Jays go from expansion team to AL powerhouse, Alfredo Griffin settled into a veteran role that brought him four World Series rings - including one as a coach.
Joc Pederson’s Pearl Necklace Arrives in Cooperstown
Fans Can View Necklace in the Museum from 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 11-13
Glavine captures second NL Cy Young Award
Tom Glavine was named the NL Cy Young Award winner on Nov. 17, 1998, becoming just the sixth NL pitcher to win the honor multiple times.
#Shortstops: Courtship by wire
Nearly 70 telegrams exchanged between Bob Feller and his wife Virginia “Dolly” Winther from 1941-42 were donated to the Hall of Fame.
Early Baseball, Golden Days Era Committee Ballots Announced
Each committee will vote on 10-person ballot Dec. 5 for consideration for Class of 2022.