Stories of Women in Baseball

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

#Shortstops: Phantoms of the Fall Classic

The 1971 Athletics were swept by the Orioles in the ALCS - but not before tickets were produced for a potential Fall Classic in Oakland.

Halladay throws no-hitter in first postseason appearance

On Oct. 6, 2010, Roy Halladay no-hit the Reds in Game 1 of the NLDS, becoming just the second pitcher ever to throw a no-hitter in the postseason.

Jenkins reflects on anniversary of his Cy Young season

In 1971, Fergie Jenkins won 24 games en route to the National League Cy Young Award.

#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Tony Peña

Tony Peña spent 18 years in the big leagues as a player, retiring in fourth on the all-time games caught list before going on to serve as a major league coach and manager.

Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame Plaque Visits Coors Field September 25

Museum open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dodgers make Hall of Fame transition to Lasorda

On Sept. 29, 1976, Tommy Lasorda was named manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, replacing fellow future Hall of Famer Walter Alston.

Clemente’s 3,000th hit nearly made history twice

On Sept. 30, 1972, Roberto Clemente became the 11th player in history to record his 3,000th career hit. It would also be the last regular season hit of his career.

#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Larry Bowa

Larry Bowa hit just 15 career homers - but he was a five-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove Award winner and World Series champion because of all the other things he did on the field.

Fifty years ago, the Big Apple honored the Great One

On Sept. 24, 1971, Robert Clemente was honored on Roberto Clemente Day at Shea Stadium, as the Pirates came to town to face the Mets.

#Shortstops: Overdue Honor

Joe Sinnott's cartoon, titled “Honor Black Babe Ruth…At Last”, was published shortly after Josh Gibson was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972.

#Shortstops: Pin Interest

Cincinnati bowling alley owners honored Rogers Hornsby with a unique gift in 1952.

Carlton records 300th win during historic season

On Sept. 23, 1983, Steve Carlton reached the pinnacle of his career, recording his 300th win in the Phillies' 6-2 victory over the Cardinals.

Class of 2020 savors their induction experience

The Class of 2020 - featuring Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker - was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on Sept. 8, 2021.

Class of 2020 Honored on Historic Day in Cooperstown

Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker formally inducted into Hall of Fame.

Induction Eve brings smiles to everyone in Cooperstown

Thirty-one Hall of Famers returned to Cooperstown to honor the Class of 2020 at the 2021 Induction Ceremony, which is set for Sept. 8.

#CardCorner: 1955 Topps Camilo Pascual

When he pitched his last big league game in 1971, Camilo Pascual had struck out more batters, started more games and thrown more shutouts than any other Cuban-born pitcher in history.