Starting Nine: Pointed Fingers
Rollie Fingers' World Series heroics powered the Oakland Athletics to three straight titles. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love.
Sixty-game legends scattered throughout history
In 60-game stretches these Hall of Famers made incredible history.
Starting Nine: Magician's wand
On Aug. 4, 1985, Rod Carew recorded his 3,000th career hit.
Starting Nine: Waiting for 18
Chris Burke's home run in the 18th inning of Game 4 of the 2005 NLDS lifted the Astros to a historic victory.
The magic of Induction Weekend endures in times of change
Baseball fans of all generations, like former President George H.W. Bush, have attended Induction Weekend over the years.
#Shortstops: International Baseball Day
In 1945, U.S. Navy troops celebrated International Baseball Day in Australia.
Starting Nine: Two for 3,000
On July 17, 1974, Bob Gibson became just the second pitcher in history to amass 3,000 strikeouts.
Maddux masterful in 78-pitch complete game
Braves' ace shut down the Cubs on July 22, 1997.
Class of 2020 Connects with Fans during Facebook Live Events July 23-26
Free programs feature events focusing on Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker.
Starting Nine: Tops for Pops
Willie Stargell's Game 7 homer in the 1979 World Series powered the Pirates to a championship.
Starting Nine: What a relief
Rollie Fingers dominated the American League in 1981, winning both the Cy Young Award and MVP.
Starting Nine: Red Seven
Billy Hatcher hit .750 in the Reds' four-game sweep in the 1990 World Series.
Starting Nine: Drive to 300
Greg Maddux recorded his 300th career victory on Aug. 7, 2004, as a member of the Chicago Cubs.
Starting Nine: Ten Zeroes
In Game 7 of the 1991 World Series, Jack Morris pitched 10 shutout innings to deliver the Twins a title.
The Taylors, including Hall of Famer Ben Taylor, helped define a generation of baseball in the Negro Leagues
Ben Taylor was one of the most respected first basemen of his time.
#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Record Breaker Sparky Lyle
Sparky Lyle belonged to the first generation of pure relievers.