Bob Uecker's Hall of Fame induction speech in 2003 was one for the ages, with classic Uecker humor
At his Hall of Fame -induction ceremony in Cooperstown in 2003, Bob Uecker delivered a memorable acceptance speech that in ...
Houston Astros' reliever Billy Wagner is in final year on Hall of Fame ballot. What voter trends say
Billy Wagner fell short of election to the Baseball Hall of Fame last year in agonizing fashion. Five votes separated the ...
Baseball Hall of Fame myths: Vote totals can't change, Cooperstown is too crowded and more false narratives
A quasi-annual tradition here in these parts during Hall of Fame discussion season is shooting down myths. When I first did ...
The Baseball Hall of Fame was made for Ichiro Suzuki. Will perfect candidate be unanimous?
It’s tempting to say Ichiro Suzuki, with his detached sense of cool, record-breaking hitting prowess and 28 seasons of ...
The case for Cooperstown: Why Cleveland Indians legend CC Sabathia belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Sabathia, who won 251 games during his career, is on the ballot for the first time. Tyler Carey lays out why the big lefty is ...
Baseball Hall of Fame ballots 2025: The Athletic’s voters explain their selections
Twelve of our writers and editors reveal their Hall of Fame ballots and discuss some of the thinking behind their votes.
Mets' David Wright gets real on Hall of Fame odds ahead of vote
Billy Wagner spent four years with the Mets after becoming a star closer with the Houston Astros. He racked up 73.8% of the ...
What's the best argument for Dustin Pedroia to make the Hall of Fame?
Dustin Pedroia is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time, though it looks like the former Red Sox second baseman will ...