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From the first amateur clubs in 1831 to the upcoming 2026 All-Star Game, Philadelphia’s baseball story weaves together historic firsts, legendary players and vibrant public art.
Wesley Branch Rickey and Lorenzo Bundy will be inducted into the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame on June 27, honoring their lasting contributions to the city’s baseball heritage.
The latest election saw five retired stars surpass the 75% threshold, while longtime figures like Tommy Lasorda and Orel Hershiser fell short, prompting their removal from the ballot for at least two years.
Glenn Burke, the first openly gay player in a major American sport, navigated homophobia in MLB before discovering acceptance in San Francisco's Castro District, where his life ended in 1995.
Two former New York Mets teammates, Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli, revisit their intertwined careers and the moments that defined their time with the franchise ahead of their Hall of Fame ceremony.
Phil Garner, a fixture in Major League Baseball for more than four decades, passed away on April 11, 2026, after a two‑year battle with pancreatic cancer. Known for his iron‑clad work ethic and distinctive mustache, he contributed as a player, coach, manager and front‑office executive.