Fred McGriff played for six franchises and Scott Rolen played for four, but consistent production, and lots of determination, got them into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Category: Baseball
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Hall of Fame: Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen Are Connected in Their Contrast
Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen took vastly different paths to Cooperstown, and their elections represented a notable shift in how players are valued.
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Corbin Carroll and Elly De La Cruz to Face off in Cincinnati-Arizona Series
Corbin Carroll changed everything for Arizona and Elly De La Cruz has revitalized Cincinnati. The phenoms, and their contending teams, face off this weekend.
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Randy Bass and Alex Ramirez are Inducted Into Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame
Randy Bass and Alex Ramirez found unexpected stardom in Japan, and now they have gained the rarest of distinctions for foreign players with no Japanese heritage.
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Carl Erskine Shares Insights on Musial, Aaron and Mays
Carl Erskine is one of the last stars left from a golden age of baseball. He offered insights into what it was like to face some of the greats, and how the game has changed.
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Carl Erskine Will Receive Hall of Fame’s Buck O’Neil Award
Carl Erskine was a champion with the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, but what came after that is what will be honored with an award from the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Eric Bach, an Openly Gay Baseball Broadcaster, Wishes There Were More
Eric Bach is an openly gay broadcaster for the Fredericksburg Nationals. He has major league aspirations, but his path has been much lonelier than he would prefer.
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Will Aaron Judge be Limited to DH for Yankees?
Even after he returns, Aaron Judge could have his mobility limited by his toe injury all season. That would be quite a blow for a Yankee captain who takes pride in his defense and his athleticism.
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Mets Open Second Half Looking to Rally Before Trading Deadline
The Mets are facing an 18-game stretch that could make or break the club. “The better we play, the longer we stay together,” Francisco Lindor said.
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Elias Diaz Is the Hero as NL Ends All-Star Game Losing Streak
The stage was set for Julio Rodríguez of the Mariners to deliver a win in Seattle. Instead, the National League got its first win since 2012 thanks to Elias Díaz.
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The Immaculate Grid Is the Hottest Thing in Baseball
Immaculate Grid has become a daily obsession for fans, journalists and even some ex-players. Being purchased by Baseball Reference should only help it grow.
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My Unlikely Writing Teacher: Pedro Martinez
Looking to a maestro on the mound to improve your writing game.