Future Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda scouted future Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver in college in 1965 and came away impressed.
MLB Flashback: George Brett and the Pine Tar Bat Incident Happened on This Day
MLB Hall of Famer George Brett hit 317 career home runs but none of them were as memorable as the one he hit on July 24, 1983 with the infamous pine tar bat.
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez Had to Skip His Wedding Day Because of a Surprise Call-Up
Hall-of-Fame catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez actually had to choose between his scheduled wedding and his MLB debut in 1991.
Why Was Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams Decapitated?
Ted Williams is remembered as one of the greatest hitters in MLB history. When he died, he became known as the Hall of Famer who was decapitated.
Former MVP Andre Dawson is a Baseball Hall of Famer Who Now Deals With Death
Hall of Fame baseball player Andre Dawson operates a Miami-area funeral home.
Haunting Roy Halladay Tweet a Week Before His Death Revealed Risky Behavior
Roy Halladay’s plane crash and death shocked the sports world in 2017. Halladay tweeted a week before he was performing death-defying stunts that ultimately cost him his life.
Where is Ex-Chicago Cubs Star Sammy Sosa Now?
Sammy Sosa dueled with Mark McGwire in 1998 in the race to break the MLB record for home runs in a season.
Was Bob Uecker a Good Baseball Player?
Bob Uecker was a better catcher than a hitter in the major leagues in the 1960s before becoming a popular baseball announcer and TV personality.
Whatever Happened to Barry Bonds’ Record-Breaking Home Run Ball?
Barry Bonds’ record-breaking 756th home run ball sold for nearly $750,000 in 2008, but where is it now and how did it get there?
Has Joe Morgan Stayed Active in Major League Baseball?
Joe Morgan was a key member of the great Cincinnati Reds teams in the 1970s and continued in baseball after his 1990 induction into the Hall of Fame.
Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg Race to End an MLB Jinx
Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg have shots at reaching a milestone that no overall No. 1 draft pick has ever hit in Major League Baseball.
Hall of Famer Larry Walker Will Soon Be Living His Dream In Another Sport
Larry Walker might be a Hall of Fame baseball player, but he’ll be trying his hand at another sport in the coming days.
Frank ‘The Big Hurt’ Thomas Might Have 1 of the Best MLB Nicknames of All-Time
Frank Thomas carried ‘The Big Hurt’ moniker throughout his career, and it might be one of the best MLB nicknames of all time.
Will Roger Clemens Ever Get Into the Hall of Fame?
Roger Clemens is one of the most polarizing figures in baseball. Despite his incredible resume a few scandals could keep him out of the Hall of Fame.
Would Mickey Mantle Be the Greatest MLB Player Ever Without Injuries and Alcohol?
Mickey Mantle is one of the most dominant baseball players ever. Despite all this success, many fans think Mantle could have been even better.
Hank Aaron Adds Another Honor to His Resume That Has Nothing to Do With Baseball
Hank Aaron was a stellar baseball player with a long pro career, but a recent honor for him had nothing to do with his work on the field.
We Might Never Know Who Said Derek Jeter Wasn’t a First-Ballot Hall of Famer
In January, Derek Jeter received 396 of 397 Hall of Fame votes. It seems like we may never find out who was behind that one negative ballot.
Will Dustin Pedroia Make it to the Baseball a Hall of Fame?
Dustin Pedroia played a crucial role in two World Series titles for the Red Sox, but is he a Hall of Fame second baseman?
1 Jaw-Dropping Stat From Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame Career
There is one aspect of the former Yankees great’s illustrious career that stands outs from the rest in his two decades in the majors.
Once Again, the ‘Character Clause’ Is at the Heart of the Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot
Should Barry Bonds be in the Baseball Hall of Fame? What about Curt Schilling? It all depends on how you interpret the character clause.
Who Was the First Athlete to Appear on a Wheaties Box?
Over the years many great athletes have graced the infamous Wheaties box. But who was the first athlete to ever appear on the box?
MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2019: What’s Their Net Worth?
Every year, baseball welcomes new members to the MLB Hall of Fame. Let’s look at the net worth of each of these legendary honorees.