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John Lowe wins 2023 BBWAA Career Excellence Award

Longtime Detroit Free Press writer totaled most votes in historically close election.

Exuberant McGriff meets the media as Hall of Famer

The newest member of the Class of 2023 shares his thoughts on his first 24 hours as a Hall of Famer.

McGriff honored, thrilled with Hall of Fame election

Fred McGriff will be inducted in Cooperstown on July 23, 2023.

Fred McGriff unanimously elected to Hall of Fame

Contemporary Baseball Era Committee tabs five-time All-Star as member of Class of 2023.

Hall of Fame to Host Holiday Celebration Dec. 10

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.

Durable Gaylord Perry left hitters guessing and his mark in the record book

First pitcher to win Cy Young Awards in both leagues passed away Dec. 1, 2022.

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Richie Zisk

When documenting the story of free agency in baseball, it is impossible to tell the tale without mentioning powerful Brooklyn-born outfielder Richie Zisk.

Molitor wins World Series MVP after signing with Toronto

Paul Molitor signed with the Blue Jays after the 1992 season and then helped Toronto to a second consecutive World Series title while earning Fall Classic MVP honors in 1993.

Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Ballot to Be Considered Dec. 4

Results announced live on Sunday, Dec. 4, during ‘MLB Tonight’ at 8 p.m. ET on MLB Network.

BBWAA 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot Features 28 Candidates

Voting results announced Jan. 24 live on MLB Network.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Lenny Randle

Few players of his time were at the center of attention as frequently as Lenny Randle was during his 12 years in the big leagues.

Second stint in Chicago for Aparicio brings more honors

Luis Aparicio was traded from the Orioles back to the White Sox on Nov. 29, 1967.

Dawson rolls to '77 NL Rookie of the Year Award

After playing his way into the starting lineup, Andre Dawson capped off 1977 with the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

#CardCorner: 1991 Upper Deck Moises Alou

Moises Alou was a six-time All-Star and he won two Silver Slugger Awards during his 17 year major league career.

Hodges and O’Neil’s Service Celebrated During Ceremony

Branch-of-service medallions were installed in the Plaque Gallery to honor Gil Hodges and Buck O'Neil.

Cy Young Award tops off Halladay’s perfect season

Roy Halladay was the unanimous National League Cy Young Award winner in 2010 — a season in which he threw a regular season perfect game and a Postseason no-hitter.