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Reggie Sanders with XM Radio's Jordan Greenberg
Rickey delivers flair as number is retired
Six days after being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Rickey Henderson walked onto the playing field at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum through the center-field wall to begin the ceremony that would retire his No. 24 on Saturday.
Emotional Sierra enters Rangers Hall
On Saturday evening, that excitement and charisma bubbled over into tearful, heartfelt emotion as Ruben Sierra spoke of both his parents and his son, Ruben Sierra Jr., in accepting induction into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame.
McCovey: 50 years as Giants icon
Willie McCovey would have been content to enjoy dinner in total anonymity on the evening of July 30, 1959. He already had announced his presence in his Major League debut by going 4-for-4 off future Hall of Fame right-hander Robin Roberts as the San Francisco Giants routed the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-2.
MLAM announces Buerhle as first exclusive athlete
Major League Alumni Marketing (MLAM) is pleased to announce that it has been named the official autograph provider of Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox.
Blyleven, Dawson in 2010 HOF spotlight
Will there be another long Hall of Fame wait rewarded in 2010, the way Jim Rice's was in 2009? There are a couple of possibilities.
Kubek's words a fitting gateway to Hall
Tony Kubek made a career in broadcasting with his quick wit and incisive analysis on the fly. So it was only fitting that when Kubek received the Ford C. Frick Broadcasting Award, he went to the podium without a written speech in hand.
Sugar, spice and everything Rice
Jim Rice, a towering presence for all those years in the middle of the Boston Red Sox's batting order, stood up on the stage as an official Hall of Famer on Sunday afternoon and showcased none of that fear that led to his eventual landing place among baseball's best.
Hall induction leaves Rickey 'humbled'
Rickey never said "Rickey." He simply was Rickey, and that's what brought Dave Stewart to tears.
Rickey, Rice take rightful places in Hall
Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice stood on the same stage as baseball's all-time greats on Sunday, taking their rightful places among them as the newest inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Rice hits the links for Hall golf tourney
With swings as diverse as their old batting stances -- some open, some closed, some smooth, some not-so-much -- a group of Hall of Famers took to the links in the Hall of Famer Golf Tournament at Leatherstocking Golf Course on Saturday.
City Clinic a hit in Philly
Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino were joined by some former stars Thursday when the Major League Baseball Players Trust's City Clinics program made Philadelphia the second stop on a 10-city summer tour with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association's Legends for Youth Clinics.
Hall voting has never been tougher
The most serious, consequential thing about being a baseball writer -- apart from getting the final score right -- is voting for the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Killebrew: Reveal list of '03 positive tests
Hall of Fame slugger Harmon Killebrew has spoken out about performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, and he says the list of 103 Major League players who failed the 2003 steroids tests should be made public.
Rice ready to receive due at Hall induction
aHe waited 15 years, Jim Rice did, and then his entire baseball legacy changed with one phone call. That was more than six months ago, the day the slugger who played his entire career (1974-89) for the Boston Red Sox learned that he was at last a Hall of Famer.
Gordon gets deserved honor from Hall
The nine-time All-Star second baseman for the Yankees and Indians and former American League Most Valuable Player was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by one of the two Veterans Committees last December. And on Sunday, he will be inducted posthumously during the annual ceremonies behind the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Rickey to be Rickey at Hall induction
Considered by many the greatest leadoff hitter in the game today, Ichiro Suzuki was in a playful mood earlier this month while holding court at the 80th All-Star Game in St. Louis.
Familiar faces grace Old-Timers' Day
The rules are a little different at this level of competition, Mussina has had to learn. The recently retired right-hander was among the numerous first-time participants in Sunday's 63rd annual Old-Timers' Day, the first held at the new Yankee Stadium.
Cone cherishes perfecto 10 years later
It has been 10 years since David Cone hurled his perfect game against a team that no longer exists at a stadium that is no longer used, setting down 27 Montreal Expos in succession at the old Yankee Stadium.
Stage set for induction of Henderson, Rice
The left fielders were elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in January. They will be inducted along with the late Joe Gordon, a Veterans Committee electee, on the stage behind the Clark Sports Center, weather permitting.
Angels bring back legend Carew
The Angels announced on Monday that Hall of Famer and former Angels great Rod Carew has rejoined the organization as an executive representative.
MLB pays tribute to Gehrig on speech anniversary
Derek Jeter helped Major League Baseball commemorate the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's luckiest man speech Saturday, reading the famous line from the icon's stirring words during a video tribute before the New York Yankees' game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Emotional Hrbek reads Gehrig's words
Kent Hrbek's first career game came at Yankee Stadium, and he manned the same first-base bag that the legendary Lou Gehrig covered during his time in New York.
Melvin officially joins Padres organization
As reported on Monday, former Arizona manager Bob Melvin has accepted a job as an adviser to Padres general manager Kevin Towers.
Inaugural Classic a roaring success
The inaugural Hall of Fame Classic had a little bit of everything on Father's Day -- a home run, some sparkling defense, a come-from-behind win and even a failed attempt at the old hidden-ball trick.
Twins honor Koskie
On the night the Twins honor the recently-retired Corey Koskie, his sons help celebrate by tossing ceremonial first pitches.
Maddux, Jenkins on Chicago honor
Ferguson Jenkins and Greg Maddux are honored by the Cubs as the No. 31, which both pitchers wore, is retired.
Tickets on sale for Hall of Fame Classic
The MLBPAA and the Hall of Fame are teaming up for the first ever Hall of Fame Classic on June 21, featuring some of baseball greatest living legends. Tickets are on sale now.