COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- When you’re the pride of an entire island and starred for multiple teams over a 20-year career, there’s a lot of ground to cover in one Hall of Fame acceptance speech. Carlos Beltrán -- the Royal, Astro, Met, Giant, Cardinal, Yankee, Ranger and revered native son of

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Throughout his weekend of celebration as a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Jeff Kent kept describing himself with one word: deflector. Deflecting is what kept people at arm’s length throughout the second baseman’s 17-year career. Deflecting made him a bit of a

A version of this story appears in Memories and Dreams, the official magazine of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. To read more stories, please click here. Any list containing the best Trade Deadline deals in history would have to include the one that brought Carlos Beltrán to

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Baseball is a legacy sport, both on and off the field. Your grandfather watched Gus Bell, your dad watched Buddy Bell, you watched David Bell. When you learn the name of that hot prospect who just got called up, that name will not leave your brain for

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Hall of Fame Awards Presentation recognizes writers, broadcasters and pioneers, and while all four men who were recognized during Saturday’s ceremony were warmly saluted, no one received a bigger ovation than former National League president Bill White. White was selected as just the seventh recipient of

Jeff Kent wasn’t one to show a lot of emotion on the baseball field, but when he crossed home plate after walloping what was, at that time, one of the biggest home runs in Astros postseason history, he didn’t hold back. Not when he flew around the bases after launching

In 2009, Major League Baseball and its 30 clubs became the founding donors of Stand Up To Cancer, a groundbreaking initiative supporting cancer research. The most important work is done out of the spotlight, in the form of new therapies and innovative treatments. But there is a public element to

A version of this story was originally published in April 2020.

HOUSTON -- A quick glance at Team Brazil’s roster provides pretty standard information about the players -- bats/throws, height/weight, date of birth, hometown and school attended, where applicable. With no disrespect to Joseph Contreras, his line reads a little bit like … a misprint.

HOUSTON – An All-Star lineup of Major League sluggers and a deep, sturdy pitching rotation gave Team USA sky-high expectations entering the World Baseball Classic. They delivered in their first game, though the process wasn’t as easy as some might have expected. Team USA beat Team Brazil, 15-5, in a

HOUSTON -- Team Mexico would like to shake off any memories of what happened the last time it played in the World Baseball Classic, if not erase them completely. On Friday, Mexico took one very big necessary first step toward creating a new narrative, topping Great Britain, 8-2, in game

HOUSTON – Even on a team loaded with star power, there’s always one player who will inevitably wear the “rookie” label and go through the necessary initiation process before he’s truly invited to sit at the big kids’ table. In the case of Team USA, that player is 21-year-old Roman

Earlier this year, the musical group Jonas Brothers, partnering with Mastercard, released a new single and video dedicated to the fight against cancer. As Stand Up to Cancer ambassadors, Jonas Brothers helped elevate awareness of the cause with “I Can’t Lose,” honoring everyone affected by the disease and celebrating the

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 24: 1) Rafael Palmeiro (1964) Long before the finger-wag seen 'round the world, Palmeiro, a four-time All-Star and

Though we’re still a couple weeks away from the start of the postseason, it’s never too early to start talking about the topic that captures our attention every winter: free agency. In this roundtable, MLB.com examines the possibilities for Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, who will enter free agency for

When you're a right-handed pitcher from Texas, and you throw hard, and you have been tabbed as "The Next Big Thing," the comparisons are inevitable. Nolan Ryan. Roger Clemens. Kerry Wood? Wood was still a fresh-faced kid starring at Grand Prairie High School when the comparisons to Ryan and Clemens

HOUSTON -- One question that arose heading into the Astros’ 3-2 loss to the Padres on Sunday was, which early-season version of Framber Valdez will show up? In a March and April that has been a series of extremes for the left-hander -- either extremely good, or extremely ineffective --

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – When players reported to Spring Training more than a month ago, Astros manager Joe Espada was very direct with his messaging to outfield prospect Zach Dezenzo: You have a chance to make this club. Final decisions are looming, and it’s not quite time to make

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Framber Valdez-Sandy Alcantara pitching matchup, though still just a Spring Training game, met expectations on Saturday afternoon at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. The aces of their respective pitching staffs, the two essentially breezed through their planned four-inning starts during the Marlins-Astros game

LAKELAND, Fla. -- This is right around the time of spring when the topic of who will be named Opening Day starter bubbles up around camps. For some teams who have an established ace, the answer as to who gets the ball that day is obvious. For others who might

Although Spring Training is just now getting started and Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is still more than a month away, plenty of baseball is being played this weekend throughout the country, including at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Fla. It’s officially college baseball season, and as

Each year, the Winter Meetings bring the entire baseball industry to one city -- practically under one roof -- with much of the attention focused on the Major League clubs and what they might have cooking as they shape their rosters for the coming season. But there is so much

DALLAS -- Willie Mays’ legacy was celebrated heavily in 2024, and in 2025, Major League Baseball will continue to honor his life by focusing on the very field where he started his baseball journey. Since 2012, MLB has held a charity auction at the Winter Meetings that raises funds for

HOUSTON -- For much of the past decade, the Astros have dedicated a segment of their offseason to raising funds for New Hope Housing, which combats homelessness by providing housing and support services for those in need. The Astros Foundation’s Diamond Dreams Gala has raised millions since its first one

A longstanding staple of Major League Baseball’s jewel events is the Stand Up To Cancer moment, when play stops at the end of the fifth inning and the focus shifts to a topic that most would agree is bigger than the game. It’s nearly impossible to find someone who has