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

Baseball Hall of Fame Welcomes 2024 Class of Frank and Peggy Steele Interns

Sixteen students begin summer of a lifetime in Cooperstown.

#Shortstops: A Superstar’s Bat from a Legendary Day

Shohei Ohtani used this bat during his 2021 MVP season, one of several artifacts from the star preserved in the Museum.

#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Mike Boddicker

Mike Boddicker became an overnight sensation in 1983 while helping Baltimore win the World Series title.

Museum Teams Up with SiriusXM for New Podcast

'The Road to Cooperstown’ will be the official podcast of National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum; debuts June 8 as part of celebration of Museum’s 85th anniversary.

Medwick trade sends shockwaves through baseball

The Brooklyn Dodgers acquired Triple Crown winner Joe Medwick in a blockbuster deal with the Cardinals on June 12, 1940.

Cooperstown Symposium brings diverse fans to Hall of Fame

Esteemed author Howard Bryant was among the baseball luminaries at the 35th Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture at the Hall of Fame.

#CardCorner: 1972 Topps Gates Brown

One of the game’s greatest pinch-hitters, Gates Brown overcame a troubled youth to become a beloved Tigers hero.

1989 MLB Draft yields four future Hall of Famers

Frank Thomas, Jeff Bagwell, Trevor Hoffman and Jim Thome's Hall of Fame careers were launched with their selections in 1989.

Hall of Fame Weekend 2024 to Feature Inductions of Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland and Joe Mauer July 19-22 in Cooperstown

Induction Ceremony, Parade of Legends highlight family-friendly events during celebration of the game’s elite.

Howard is the hero at Hall of Fame East-West Classic

The Phillies star went 2-for-3 with a decisive three-run home run to lead Team East past Team West 5-4.

Hall of Fame East-West Classic Thrills Players, Fans in Cooperstown

Team East defeated Team West 5-4 in legends game at Doubleday Field.

Museum’s new The Souls of the Game exhibit debuts to rave reviews

Told through a groundbreaking new perspective, The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball uses quotes and interviews dating back to 19th century trailblazers through current big league stars.

Stories of Black Baseball Experience to be Heard for All Time through The Souls of the Game

Newest Museum exhibit opens as Hall of Fame celebrates inclusive chronicle of National Pastime.

Hall of Fame East-West Classic Sold Out

Saturday’s legends game to feature 14 Hall of Famers at Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field.

Standing Tall: Hank Aaron statue debut brings stars to Cooperstown

Dedicated on May 23, 2024, a statue of Hank Aaron titled ‘Keep Swinging’ will pay tribute to the legendary Hall of Famer.

Museum Debuts Statue of Hall of Famer Henry Aaron

Bronze likeness created by famed sculptor William Behrends entitled ‘Keep Swinging’ unveiled at base of Grand Staircase.