DISCOVER HISTORY

Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love. 

#CardCorner: 1985 Donruss Billy Hatcher

A postseason hero for both the Astros and the Reds, Billy Hatcher set a World Series batting average record for Cincinnati in 1990 that may never be broken.

Jeter shocked the game with retirement announcement

On Feb. 12, 2014, the Yankees captain announced his 20th season would be his last.

The Hall of Fame remembers former Commissioner Fay Vincent

Fay Vincent, who passed away Feb. 1, 2025, is remembered for his support of the Hall of Fame extending beyond his tenure as Commissioner.

Celebrate Black History Month with Stories, Programs at Hall of Fame

Virtual programs, Museum features highlight exploration of Black baseball experience.

Hitting the Mark

For the Class of 2025 electee, trips to Cooperstown renew a love of the game.

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Steve Henderson

The key return for the Mets when they traded Tom Seaver in 1977, Steve Henderson missed winning that year's NL Rookie of the Year Award by just one vote.

Crawford, McCarthy honored as Class of 1957

Joe McCarthy and Sam Crawford set standards that still endure nearly seven decades since earning baseball's highest honor.

Class of 2025 electees Ichiro, Sabathia and Wagner soak in history at Hall of Fame

Shortly after the election to the Hall of Fame Class of 2025, Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were introduced in Cooperstown.

Yakyu | Baseball Exhibit Will Celebrate Shared Culture of Baseball in Japan and United States

Sponsored by Guggenheim Partners with support from former Dodgers owner Peter O’Malley, exhibit exploring the transpacific baseball exchange to debut in the new Guggenheim Gallery in July 2025; Class of 2025 electee Ichiro Suzuki among the exhibit’s highlights.

Ichiro, Sabathia and Wagner humbled by Hall of Fame election

CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner join baseball's greatest roster and bring the Hall of Fame's membership to 351.

CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner Elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA

Class of 2025 to be inducted July 27 in Cooperstown.

#CardCorner: 1992 Topps Rubén Sierra

By the time Rubén Sierra ended his 20-year big league career, his numbers ranked among those of the greatest players ever born in Puerto Rico.

Speaking of success: Uecker’s humor camouflaged skill, wit

The longtime voice of the Brewers and 2003 Ford C. Frick Award winner was 90.

Careers of Goslin, Cuyler parallel each other all the way to Cooperstown

The unanimous elections of Goose Goslin and Kiki Cuyler via the Veterans Committee completed the Class of 1968.

Baseball Writers’ Association of America Election Results Revealed Tuesday, Jan. 21

Announcement to be aired live from Cooperstown on MLB Network and simulcast on MLB.com; Induction Ceremony to be held July 27.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Ray Burris

The workhorse pitcher of the 1970s and '80s nearly led Montreal to the club's first pennant.