Derek Jeter among 18 first-timers on Hall of Fame ballot
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter is among 18 newcomers on the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot. He is likely to be an overwhelming choice to join former New York […]
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Rivera 1st unanimous HOF pick; Doc, Edgar, Mussina also in
NEW YORK (AP) — This honor was saved for the one and only Mariano Rivera. Not Babe Ruth. Not Hank Aaron. Not Cy Young. Not until “The Sandman” could everyone […]
Continue ReadingSaved! Baines surprise pick for Hall, Lee Smith also chosen
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Harold Baines was given a save as big as any Lee Smith ever posted. In a vote sure to spark renewed cries of cronyism at Cooperstown, […]
Continue ReadingJones, Thome, Guerrero, Hoffman elected to baseball Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Over 600 home runs. More than 600 saves. A .300 career average. In the age of baseball analytics, there’s still room in the Hall of Fame […]
Continue ReadingTigertown: Morris, Trammell elected to baseball Hall of Fame
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Fittingly, Jack Morris reached the Hall of Fame in extra innings. Morris was elected to the Hall by its Modern Era committee on Sunday […]
Continue ReadingBagwell, Raines, Ivan Rodriguez elected to Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) Bags and Rock and Pudge are heading to Cooperstown. After a vote that could prove to be a turning point how Steroids Era stars are viewed, Barry […]
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