Stories of Women in Baseball

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

#CardCorner: 1960 Topps Whitlow Wyatt

Topps' 1960 Whitlow Wyatt highlights the career of the baseball lifer.

#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Dave Stewart

Dave Stewart overcame years of challenges to become one of the most dominant aces of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Move to Yankees showed Niekro had plenty of pitches remaining

Phil Niekro's move to the Yankees at age 44 let the future Hall of Famer prove his enduring excellence.

Anderson’s playing career put him on the path to the Hall

Before we was a successful manager, Sparky Anderson worked his way up through the minor leagues as a second baseman.

Cangrejeros beached opposition in 1954-55 Puerto Rican winter league

The 1954-55 Santurce Cangrejeros featured two future Hall of Famers and are regarded as one of the greatest Caribbean baseball teams in history.

Gedeon, O'Neill gave their lives during Second World War

Two former big leaguers made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.

Pete Gray overcame a childhood accident to make history

In 1945, one-armed outfielder Pete Gray inspired millions of fans.

Charley Pride was a star on the field and at the mic

Charley Pride's love of baseball and music brought him to Cooperstown.

History of retired numbers dates back to Lou Gehrig Day

Since numbers began appearing on uniforms, an everlasting bond has developed between the digit, the player and the fans.

Eddie Robinson celebrates 100 years of making history

Eddie Robinson turned 100 years old on Dec. 15, 2020.

Pre-Negro Leagues stars laid the foundation for integration

Before the birth of the Negro Leagues, pioneering Black players proved they belonged in pro baseball.

PCL helped propel baseball to its destiny

Some of baseball's greatest players learned the game under the western sun.

Baseball inspired Al Michaels

Al Michaels’ work with the Reds, Giants and ABC Sports earned him the 2021 Ford C. Frick Award.

Dick Kaegel named 72nd winner of BBWAA's Spink Award

Longtime Cardinals and Royals beat writer to be honored at 2021 Hall of Fame Weekend.

Al Michaels named 2021 Frick Award winner

Legendary national broadcaster to be honored at July 23-26 Induction Weekend.

2021 Ford C. Frick Award Winner Al Michaels