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DISCOVER HISTORY

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

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Elias Sosa

Elias Sosa played for eight teams in his 12-year career, offering steady relief work and earning a handful of postseason opportunities.

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Hall of Fame to host holiday celebration Dec. 9

Museum visitors will enjoy Pathfinder Village Bell Choir; free admission for local residents after 12 p.m. with donation of five non-perishable healthy food items or unwrapped toy.

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Museum to host SABR’s Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference June 6-9

Event promotes activities to enhance scholarly, educational and literary objectives surrounding Black baseball history.

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Black Baseball Initiative engages students with crucial history lessons

On field trips from around Upstate New York, inner-city students have explored baseball history and been inspired by the triumphs of Black legends.

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#CardCorner: 1990 Fleer Rafael Belliard

Though not much of a hitter, Rafael Belliard played a reliable shortstop for postseason clubs in Pittsburgh and Atlanta.

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Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot to be considered Dec. 3

Results announced live on Sunday, Dec. 3 during ‘MLB Tonight’ at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLB Network.

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#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.

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2024 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot announced

Election results revealed Jan. 23 live on MLB Network.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pérez joins Phillies for pennant run

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

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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.

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They also played: Black women in baseball

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

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‘Raysed’ in Otsego County

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

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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.

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