DISCOVER HISTORY

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

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Moose Haas

Moose Haas established himself as a steady presence at the top of Milwaukee's rotation, often getting the ball for high-stakes starts.

2024 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot announced

Election results revealed Jan. 23 live on MLB Network.

Rodríguez signing sparks Tigers’ turnaround

In just three years, Iván Rodríguez's production and leadership elevated the Tigers from historic losers to American League Champions.

Oliva caps incredible freshman campaign with Rookie of the Year Award

Three years after defecting from Cuba, the Twins' Tony Oliva won the AL Rookie of the Year Award.

Fresh off AL pennant, White Sox bring back legendary Miñoso

After a two-season stint in Cleveland, Minnie Miñoso returned to the White Sox in a Dec. 6, 1959 trade.

Pérez joins Phillies for pennant run

At 41 years old, Tony Pérez still made an impact for the Phillies in 1983.

Cox’s hiring sets Braves on championship path

After the 1977 season, the Braves began their franchise's turnaround by hiring Bobby Cox as manager.

They also played: Black women in baseball

The history of Black women in baseball dates to the earliest days of the National Pastime.

‘Raysed’ in Otsego County

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander nurtured his love of the game in Cooperstown.

Paper trail: The Garry Herrmann collection

The Garry Herrmann collection in Cooperstown is a little-known gold mine that continues to produce nuggets of 19th and early 20th century baseball history.

Hall of Fame statue garden a gem hidden in plain sight

The Museum's statue garden preserves some of the game’s greatest legends.

Monday motivation

In 1976, Rick Monday rescued the American flag in a historic moment that resonates with fans to this day.

Treasures from 2023 World Series Headed to Cooperstown

Collection of artifacts from the Texas Rangers’ first title to be Featured in Museum’s Autumn Glory exhibit.

Blockbuster trade brings Maranville to Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh spent heavily for Rabbit Maranville, but his all-around excellence paid off for a struggling Pirates team.

Lucas broke barriers in Braves’ front office

Bill Lucas rose in the Braves' system from marginalized minor leaguer to baseball's first Black general manager. But his tragic death ended a promising career far too early.

#CardCorner: 1987 Fleer Tony Bernazard

Tony Bernazard developed under a pair of Hall of Fame managers to begin a 10-year big league career which saw him record nearly 1,000 hits.