The Latest Breaking News from Baseball Hall of Fame

In the history of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, only 59 players have been inducted in their first year of eligibility.

On the eve of this year's Baseball Hall of Fame vote, Vizquel could see his chances affected by off-the-field isues

The Hall of Famer wants his plaque altered in Cooperstown. Here’s why.

Adrián Beltré is the only newcomer to the HOF ballot who’s an apparent lock for Cooperstown. But what are the chances of the other former All-Stars?

Todd Helton, who fell 11 votes short this year in ballots cast by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, and Billy Wagner, who was 27 shy, are among 14 holdovers.

The Cubs won the National League Central twice under Piniella, including a 97-win season in 2008 after which he was named NL Manager of the Year.

DALLAS — No state has more native-born players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame than the state of Texas. Zach Thomas’ recent election will add to the number of Texans enshrined in Canton, Ohio.

ST. LOUIS — He had a stellar baseball career, a bulldog of a catcher who won two World Series with the Cardinals in the 1960s and played in three. He had an even more decorated run after his playing days ended, an unparalleled marathon as a network television analyst on…

McCarver’s death was announced by the Baseball Hall of Fame, which said he died Thursday morning in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was with his family.

LOS ANGELES — It is more than digits on a uniform, it is a symbol of community, a monument to connection, a deep blue landmark that has long bonded a city and its baseball team.

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