The upcoming Contemporary Era Committee vote by the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a reminder that managers, executives, and umpires are important to the game, too. Ted Turner, the former Atlanta Braves owner, is among the eight candidates up…
ATLANTA — The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee unveiled which former managers and executive nominees are on its ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2027. The ballot includes media mogul and former Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner, who died earlier…
! -- END HEAD --> When white players but not Black ones — including White, Curt Flood, and Bob Gibson — were invited to the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce’s “Salute to Baseball” breakfast that year, White reached his limit. He spoke out on the…
If Luke Keaschall hadn't fractured his forearm in April 2025, the Twins likely wouldn't have acquired Kody Clemens. After Keaschall's injury, the Philadelphia Phillies traded Clemens to the Twins for cash. The Phillies designated Clemens for assignment a few days earlier.
The last time MLB experienced a lockout during the winter of 2021-22, the Baseball Hall of Fame’s election played an outsized role in filling the void left by the work stoppage. That winter David Ortiz was elected to Cooperstown in his…
Bruce Bochy’s day to be considered for the Baseball Hall of Fame has finally come. The former Texas Rangers manager — who guided the franchise to its first World Series title in the first season of his three-year stint as manager…
Three American Legion Baseball alumni are among the eight nominees on the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee’s ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Class of 2027. The committee will meet Dec. 6 in San Diego to vote on the…
The hotheaded and highly entertaining skipper has fallen short by one vote in two straight elections, but that doesn’t guarantee that the third time will be the charm. This post is part of a series covering the 2027 Contemporary Baseball Era…
John Pollock goes through his picks for this year’s WON Hall of Fame ballot in the various regions and assesses various candidates. List of Candidates for 2026: MODERN PERFORMERS IN U.S/CANADA CANDIDATES (Six maximum) Angel Blanco & Dr. Wagner Sangre…
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced the 2027 Contemporary Baseball Era ballot. This ballot includes four managers and four executives. Among them are former Chicago Cubs managers Joe Maddon, Lou Piniella, and Dusty Baker. The Contemporary Baseball Era…
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