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sports2 years ago

"2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Vote: Wagner Snubbed Again, Hope for 4 Players in 2025"

Former Houston Astros closer Billy Wagner fell short of induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, receiving 73.8% of the vote, just shy of the required 75%. This was his second-to-last year of eligibility. Wagner, a seven-time All-Star, retired in 2010 and has been aiming to join teammates Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell in the Hall of Fame. Despite a stellar career with 422 saves and a 2.31 ERA, he will have one more chance for induction in 2025.

via KTRK-TV|
#billy-wagner#eligibility#houston-astros
sports2 years ago

"Negro League's East-West All-Star Game Receives Hall of Fame Recognition"

The National Baseball Hall of Fame will revive the traditional format of the Negro Leagues' East-West All-Star Game with a legends exhibition in Cooperstown, New York, on May 25, 2024. The game will feature prominent ex-big leaguers, including Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. and Ozzie Smith as managers, and former All-Star pitcher CC Sabathia and outfielder Chris Young as team captains. The event will coincide with the unveiling of the museum's new exhibit commemorating the history of Black baseball and is part of the Hall's Black Baseball Initiative.

via ESPN|
#black-baseball#cooperstown#east-west-all-star-game
sports2 years ago

Hall of Fame Manager Jim Leyland Reflects on Regrets and Uncertainties

Jim Leyland, the newly inducted member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, admitted that he still thinks about a pivotal moment in his career as a manager. Leyland is haunted by Game 2 of the 2013 ALCS when David Ortiz hit an iconic grand slam that tied the game and ultimately turned the series in favor of the Boston Red Sox. Despite his regrets about the decision to bring in reliever Joaquin Benoit instead of lefty Phil Coke, Leyland believes he made the right call by going with his best pitcher.

via MassLive.com|
#alcs#david-ortiz#jim-leyland
sports2 years ago

Andre Dawson Seeks Cubs Cap on Hall of Fame Plaque

The National Baseball Hall of Fame will consider Andre Dawson's request to change the cap on his Cooperstown plaque from the Montreal Expos to the Chicago Cubs. Dawson believes that his time with the Cubs played a significant role in his career and wants to "right a wrong." The Hall of Fame plans to discuss the proposal with Dawson once they receive it. Dawson spent the majority of his career with the Expos but had a successful stint with the Cubs, including winning the 1987 National League MVP.

via The Athletic|
#andre-dawson#chicago-cubs#cooperstown-plaque
sports2 years ago

Fred McGriff's Cooperstown Journey: Math, Friendship, Regret, and Baseball History

Fred McGriff, a former baseball player from Tampa, has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McGriff, known for his consistent performance and hitting 30 home runs in a season, spent 16 seasons in the major leagues, hitting a total of 493 home runs. Despite a lengthy wait, McGriff was finally elected to the Hall of Fame by a committee vote. He is the fourth player from the Tampa Bay area to be enshrined. McGriff's approach to hitting was simple: aim for 30 home runs a season by hitting five home runs a month. His steady production and positive attitude on and off the field earned him respect from teammates and opponents alike.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#cooperstown#fred-mcgriff#home-runs