Mets trade for Hodges launched title run
In a rare instance of acquiring a manager via trade, the New York Mets hired Gil Hodges to head up the club on Nov. 27, 1967.
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2025 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot Announced
Election results revealed Jan. 21 live on MLB Network.
#CardCorner: 1983 Donruss Luis Leal
One of the Blue Jays' talented young pitchers from the early 1980s, Luis Leal was regularly ranked as one of the toughest pitchers by the game's best batters.
Leyland’s path to Cooperstown began in Pittsburgh
Jim Leyland brought winning baseball back to Pittsburgh soon after earning his first major league managerial job.
#Shortstops: Don Wingfield’s Photography
The Don Wingfield Photographic Materials collection features more than 4,100 film negatives highlighting roughly two decades of baseball history.
Museum Launches Japanese Language Web Content to Support Exploring Transpacific Baseball Exchange
Opening in 2025, 'Yakyu/Baseball: The Transpacific Exchange of the Game' to tell story of how baseball reflects cultural exchange between countries.
#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Omar Moreno
Omar Moreno parlayed sprinter’s speed into stolen base titles and elite defense in center field.
Martínez’s historic season produced third Cy Young Award
Pedro Martínez's 2000 season might have been the best a pitcher has ever authored.
Classic Baseball Era Committee Candidates Announced
Committee to vote on eight-person ballot Dec. 8 for consideration for Class of 2025.
Museum Honors Veterans Day by Offering Free Admission to Veterans during November
USS Cooperstown sailors featured in Veterans Day program at Hall of Fame.
Treasures from 2024 World Series Headed Home to Cooperstown
Collection of artifacts from Dodgers’ eighth title to be featured in Museum’s Autumn Glory exhibit.
#CardCorner: 1985 Donruss José DeLeón
José DeLeón's pitching talent outshined his win-loss record in a 13-year big league career filled with ups and downs.
La Russa’s steady hand results in fourth Manager of the Year Award
Tony La Russa led the Cardinals through a 2002 season filled with challenges.
#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Mike Flanagan
One of four Cy Young Award winners for the Orioles from 1969-80, Mike Flanagan led Baltimore to the 1979 American League pennant.
Koufax caps greatest season with NL MVP
In addition to World Series MVP honors and his first of three Cy Young Awards, Sandy Koufax was named the National League's top player for 1963.
#CardCorner: 1993 Topps José Mesa
José Mesa was more than a one-hit wonder, recording 321 saves over 19 big league seasons.