News & Press Releases

BASE Race Returns to Cooperstown May 28

Annual Charity Runs Part of Family-Themed Events at Hall of Fame Classic Weekend

Jon Shestakofsky Named Hall of Fame’s Vice President, Communications and Education

Hall of Fame Celebrates World Series Weekend, Honoring Kansas City Royals, July 2-3 in Cooperstown

Fans will be able to see the Royals' 2015 World Series trophy at the Hall of Fame.

‘Fastball’ documents baseball's most exciting pitch

New documentary seeks to answer a timeless question: Who threw the fastest pitch?

Remembering Joe Garagiola

Joe Garagiola, who entertained countless fans, passed away at age 90.

Hall of Fame Connects with Cooperstown Elementary Students through New After-School Program

Running March 14 through April 20, the Hall of Fame will deliver a six-week after-school program for Cooperstown Central School Elementary students.

It all sinks in: Hall of Fame electee Mike Piazza visits Museum

Class of 2016 electee Mike Piazza and his wife Alicia visited the Hall of Fame months before his induction.

New Hall of Fame plaque sculptor Tom Tsuchiya to debut in 2016

Matthews Architectural Products has named Tom Tsuchiya, a current collaborator and Cincinnati-based artist, as its new sculptor for the plaques produced for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Presidents’ Week Celebration at the Hall of Fame Explores History of Black Baseball

The Cooperstown shrine will host special daily programs for kids of all ages Feb. 15-19 as part of Presidents’ Week.

Twins honor Rod Carew with Heart of 29 campaign

The Minnesota Twins, in partnership with Rod Carew and his wife Rhonda, have announced the creation of a year-long campaign to raise funds for the American Heart Association.

2016 Hall of Fame Classic Features Baseball’s Biggest Stars in Memorial Day Weekend Legends Game

Tickets for the 2016 Hall of Fame Classic will go on sale March 7.

Hall of Fame Weekend 2016 to Feature Inductions of Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza, July 22-25 in Cooperstown

Induction Ceremony, Awards Presentation highlight family friendly events during celebration of the game’s elite.

Remembering Monte Irvin

Hall of Famer and civil rights pioneer Monte Irvin died in 2016 at age 96.

Class of 2016 Reflects on Election

One day after their election to the Hall of Fame, Class of 2016 members Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza reflected on their careers at a press conference in Manhattan.

Griffey, Piazza honored by Hall election

Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza became the newest additions to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Jan. 6, 2016.

Dan Shaughnessy wins 2016 Spink Award

Boston Globe columnist will be honored at July 22-25 Hall of Fame Weekend.