David Ortiz Makes Baseball Hall Of Fame; Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens Left Out
3 years, 1 month ago

David Ortiz Makes Baseball Hall Of Fame; Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens Left Out

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LOADING ERROR LOADING David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Ortiz will be enshrined in Cooperstown, New York, on July 24 along with era committee selections Buck O’Neil, Minnie Miñoso, Gil Hodges, Tony Oliva, Jim Kaat and Bud Fowler. Bonds is the sport’s career home run leader and Clemens won a record seven Cy Young Awards, but voters denied them the game’s highest honor over suspicions they used performance-enhancing drugs. Bonds, Clemens and Schilling are done on the BBWAA ballot, but they will be considered again next year by the Today’s Game era committee.

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Baseball Hall of Fame limits future appearances on veterans’ committee ballot
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Baseball Hall of Fame limits future appearances on veterans’ committee ballot

Associated Press  

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Hall of Fame made some small adjustments to its veterans committee system to limit people with relatively little support from repeatedly remaining on future ballots, a decision that could make it harder to gain entry to Cooperstown for steroids-tainted stars such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Any candidate on the eight-person ballot who receives fewer …

Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers
4 months ago

Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher …

Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH
4 months, 1 week ago

Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Left-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox were selected Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year on Thursday. Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani joined David Ortiz as the only players to win four straight Outstanding Designated Hitter Awards. Sale, 35, was 18-3 with a 2.38 ERA and …

The case for — and against — each of the Classic Baseball Era Hall of Fame candidates
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The case for — and against — each of the Classic Baseball Era Hall of Fame candidates

New York Times  

The Hall of Fame’s Classic Baseball Era Committee considers players, managers, umpires and executives who made their greatest impact before 1980. Dick Allen 3B/1B/OF, 1963-77, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Chicago, Oakland The case for: For a stretch of 11 seasons, only one player had a better OPS than Allen’s.940 — Hank Aaron, at.941. And while those years specifically highlight …

MLB All-Postseason Team: Buehler, Edman, Stanton, Lindor, Kwan leave marks in October
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MLB All-Postseason Team: Buehler, Edman, Stanton, Lindor, Kwan leave marks in October

New York Times  

The stars came out in October. First base Pete Alonso, Mets 12-for-44, 4 HR, 10 RBIs, 12 walks, 2 SB,.999 OPS We can’t ignore the fact Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was the World Series MVP and had a whopping 13 RBIs in the playoffs, but Freeman was so bad in the early rounds — one RBI while playing on …

MLB legend Tommy John claims he's not in Hall of Fame because he voted for Donald Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

MLB legend Tommy John claims he's not in Hall of Fame because he voted for Donald Trump

Daily Mail  

MLB icon Tommy John is not a member of baseball's Hall of Fame - and he believes it's because of his political choices. Tommy John believes his political choices are the reason he's not in the Hall of Fame Tommy John tells The Michael Kay Show he's not in the Hall of Fame because he voted for Trump. Tommy John …

Shohei Ohtani sets record by winning fourth straight All-Star election at DH
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani sets record by winning fourth straight All-Star election at DH

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers became the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games, joined by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge as the only holdovers in the lineups announced Wednesday for the July 16 game at Arlington, Texas. Philadelphia could have three of the four National League infielders after fans voted shortstop Trea …

Albies hits 2-run homer on Rodón’s second pitch and hot Braves romp 8-1 over skidding Yankees
9 months ago

Albies hits 2-run homer on Rodón’s second pitch and hot Braves romp 8-1 over skidding Yankees

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer on Carlos Rodón’s second pitch of the night, Austin Riley and Matt Olson also went deep off the left-hander and the Atlanta Braves routed the suddenly struggling New York Yankees 8-1 on Friday for their seventh win in eight games. “It’s good to see the guys hung in there and, hopefully, …

2024 Baseball Hall of Fame reader survey results: Beltré in, Mauer makes a splash
1 year, 3 months ago

2024 Baseball Hall of Fame reader survey results: Beltré in, Mauer makes a splash

New York Times  

It’s about that time. Official Baseball Hall of Fame votes have begun to trickle in, and some interesting storylines surrounding this year’s ballot are slowly beginning to emerge. Here’s the complete list of this year’s candidates: Bobby Abreu José Bautista Carlos Beltrán Adrián Beltré Mark Buehrle Bartolo Colon Adrian González Todd Helton Matt Holliday Torii Hunter Andruw Jones Victor Martinez …

Adrián Beltré is considered a Hall of Fame lock, 20 years after Dodgers let him get away
1 year, 4 months ago

Adrián Beltré is considered a Hall of Fame lock, 20 years after Dodgers let him get away

LA Times  

Dodgers’ Adrián Beltré hits a home run off Atlanta Braves pitcher Russ Ortiz at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 19, 2004. Twenty-six players are on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, but only one is considered a lock for induction next summer: former Dodger Adrián Beltré. But it didn’t happen.” Dodgers third baseman Adrián Beltré throws out Milwaukee Brewers’ …

Rolen could become just 18th third baseman in Hall of Fame
2 years, 2 months ago

Rolen could become just 18th third baseman in Hall of Fame

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Scott Rolen could become just the 18th third baseman elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame, the fewest of any position. So that just as relief pitchers for the longest time were regarded as failed starters rather than as a new position in the changing game, third basemen were regarded as washouts.” A seven-time All-Star who retired after …

10 People Convicted In Attempted Killing Of Former MLB Slugger David Ortiz
2 years, 2 months ago

10 People Convicted In Attempted Killing Of Former MLB Slugger David Ortiz

Huff Post  

Authorities confirmed Tuesday, Dec. 27, that a Dominican court convicted 10 people involved in the 2019 attempted killing of former the Red Sox baseball star, Ortiz. via Associated Press A Dominican court convicted 10 people involved in the 2019 attempted killing of baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Ortiz, a Dominican native, was ambushed by a …

Bonds, Clemens left out of Hall again; McGriff elected
2 years, 3 months ago

Bonds, Clemens left out of Hall again; McGriff elected

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Moments after Fred McGriff was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, almost two decades after his final game, he got the question. Asked if Barry Bonds belonged in Cooperstown, a smiling McGriff responded: “Honestly, right now, I’m going to just enjoy this evening.” A Hall of Fame committee delivered its answer Sunday, passing over Bonds, Roger …

Bonds, Clemens left out of Hall again; McGriff elected
2 years, 3 months ago

Bonds, Clemens left out of Hall again; McGriff elected

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and …

Commentary: Barry Bonds didn’t make the Hall of Fame. Get over it.
3 years, 1 month ago

Commentary: Barry Bonds didn’t make the Hall of Fame. Get over it.

LA Times  

Barry Bonds hit more home runs than any major league player but is not in the Hall of Fame because of a steroids scandal. On the official website of Major League Baseball, he is immortalized as owner of the sport’s most cherished record, atop the all-time home run list: Barry Bonds, 762. The Hall of Fame ballot asks voters to …

Red Sox slugger Ortiz on track for baseball hall election
3 years, 2 months ago

Red Sox slugger Ortiz on track for baseball hall election

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Boston’s Big Papi appears headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame -- no last-minute walk-off needed. And Ortiz’s lone reported positive for performance-enhancing drugs — on an expected anonymous 2003 survey test lacking the usual due process — seems to be hurting him less than the more substantial evidence against candidates like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Alex …

Dodgers Dugout: Walker Buehler and Julio Urías suddenly become an issue
3 years, 6 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Walker Buehler and Julio Urías suddenly become an issue

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. At the end of the game, I don’t feel tired or anything and I think that’s a good sign.” But his last two starts have been mediocre, with Urías giving up six earned runs and 10 hits in 11 innings. Now, let’s look at the top 10 highest JAWS totals for …

Yankees' Mariano Rivera unanimously selected to the Hall of Fame
6 years, 2 months ago

Yankees' Mariano Rivera unanimously selected to the Hall of Fame

Daily Mail  

Retired New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera's pitching career ended in 2013, but baseball's all-time saves leader still managed to make history once again on Tuesday when he became the first unanimous selection to the Hall of Fame. A year ago – Schilling's fifth on the ballot – he received votes from 52.1 percent of the 422 voters, who are …

Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez among four elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
10 years, 2 months ago

Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez among four elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

LA Times  

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Randy Johnson delivers a pitch during his perfect game against the Atlanta Braves on May 18, 2004. Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio were elected to the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, two years after the BBWAA elected no one and triggered a national debate about how voters should account for baseball’s steroid era. …

Two Long-Time Braves And A Slugger Go To The Hall Of Fame
11 years, 2 months ago

Two Long-Time Braves And A Slugger Go To The Hall Of Fame

NPR  

Two Long-Time Braves And A Slugger Go To The Hall Of Fame Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas are the Baseball Hall of Fame's newest inductees. Pitchers Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux were Atlanta Braves teammates, Cy Young Award winners and, as of this afternoon, they are the newest members of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame. But some …

Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Frank Thomas elected to baseball Hall of Fame
11 years, 2 months ago

Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Frank Thomas elected to baseball Hall of Fame

LA Times  

Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, a pair of 300-game winners renowned for a decade of excellence atop the Atlanta Braves’ starting rotation, and Chicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas were elected to the Hall of Fame on Wednesday by the Baseball Writers Assn. With managers Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa and Joe Torre previously elected by a Hall of Fame …

Steroid Accusations Likely To Bench Baseball Hall Of Fame Candidates
12 years, 2 months ago

Steroid Accusations Likely To Bench Baseball Hall Of Fame Candidates

NPR  

Steroid Accusations Likely To Bench Baseball Hall Of Fame Candidates Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Sancya/AP Paul Sancya/AP The results of this year's baseball Hall of Fame voting will be revealed on Wednesday. Given the exit polling, it appears both Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, as well as other candidates stained by accusations of steroid use, will not be …

Baseball Hall Of Fame Voters Pick 'None Of The Above' For 2013
12 years, 2 months ago

Baseball Hall Of Fame Voters Pick 'None Of The Above' For 2013

NPR  

Baseball Hall Of Fame Voters Pick 'None Of The Above' For 2013 Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2013 will not have any new inductees from the ranks of the recently retired, despite a list of candidates that includes Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds. Sponsor Message The Baseball …

Clemens And Bonds Put On Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot
12 years, 3 months ago

Clemens And Bonds Put On Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot

NPR  

Clemens And Bonds Put On Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds — two of baseball's greatest players and two who have long been accused of having used performance-enhancing drugs — are on the 2013 ballot for inclusion in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Sponsor Message Bonds holds "baseball's single-season home run record holder with 73 in …

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