career, and deserves the respect of a yes/no vote, not one that depends on who else happens to be eligible at the time. This may have prevented some good first-year candidates, who were perhaps the 11th-best players on that ballot, from getting serious consideration or possible induction....
The Rookie of the Year Award is baseball's annual glimpse into the future, designating impressive youngsters who could go on to significantly impact baseball in the years to come. Many have gone on to enjoy multiple All-Star seasons and Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, while others ultimately...
On September 22, 2021,Tollo, ItalybecameSister City to Fullerton, Californiain honor of National Baseball Hall of FamerTommy Lasorda, who had lived in Fullerton since theLos Angeles Dodgersheaded west in 1958, won two World Championships, four National League championships, eight division titles, a...
Hall-of-Fame voting and frustrations of players like Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter Jimmy Rollins first took part in the ballot in 2022. However, that year he received only 37 votes, constitutingabout 9.4%of the total votes cast. That was a big s...
There are a few different reasons, all of which lead back to the notion that for many hardcore baseball people, Baines' induction dilutes the overall quality of the Hall. 1. His stats probably weren't good enough Hall of Fame scholar Jay Jaffebroke down Baines' numbers in greater detail,...
“The Cuban Comet” Minnie Miñoso, one of the greatest players in White Sox history, is finally receiving his overdue Hall of Fame induction this summer. Miñoso’s son Charlie is gay and on the one-year anniversary of Minnie’s death, he penned a moving tribute revealing the...
and Barry Larkin. His induction into the Reds Hall of Fame, and his jersey retirement were a long time coming, so the crowd was pretty hot for Pete, also. Rose gave a great speech, and was very humble, and thankful to his teammates, manager Sparky Anderson, and especially to the fans...
Additionally, the Tigers will celebrate former manager Jim Leyland's induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Aug. 3. The team will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1984 World Series championship on Aug. 31. The stadium is also offering food and drink items for themed ...
It is the cautious and calculated approach that the Yankees are going with as of now. But it’s not easy for folks to read this without a tinge of stress given their history. One fans heaved a breath of relief. We can now exhale due to the 🐐 reporter ...
There are a few different reasons, all of which lead back to the notion that for many hardcore baseball people, Baines' induction dilutes the overall quality of the Hall. 1. His stats probably weren't good enough Hall of Fame scholar Jay Jaffebroke down Baines' numbers in greater detail,...