Stories of Women in Baseball

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

Bill Freehan was one of the most celebrated catchers of his generation.

The Negro League Researchers and Authors Group published their game-changing findings in 2006.

During the 1921 season, Babe Ruth visited Columbia University to let experts work to determine the secret of his success.

Tim Raines played his final big league season with the Marlins, mentoring players who would go on to win the 2003 World Series.

Hank Aaron pledged nearly his entire collection to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Bake McBride began his career as the 1974 NL Rookie of the Year and would later be a key player in the Phillies' 1980 World Championship team.

Frank Thomas officially retired on Feb. 12, 2010, setting the stage for his election to the Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame election and induction of Satchel Paige opened the doors to Cooperstown to dozens of Negro League legends.

Corey Seager’s Game 6 bat, Mookie Betts’ road jersey highlight Autumn Glory’s year-long salute to baseball’s champions.

Over a 19-year big league career, José Cruz seemed to get better with age.

Class of 2020 will be inducted July 25, 2021, in Cooperstown.

Class of 2020 members Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker will be inducted July 25, 2021.

Bud Fowler blazed a trail for Black professional baseball players with a number of teams, including the Page Fence Giants.

Results delivered live from Cooperstown on MLB Network.

The Indianapolis ABCs were one of the top Black baseball teams of the early 20th century.

On Feb. 3, 1979, the Angels acquired Rod Carew, setting the table for their first trip to the postseason.