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Oct 31, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) celebrates after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in game four to win the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Mookie Betts is already a Hall of Famer. Here's why.

Celebrating Rickey Henderson's 10 most quintessential games in the MLB

These superstars could help Cubs start projecting a Kyle Tucker contract extension

The Astros' championship window appears to be closing after Kyle Tucker trade

Oct 29, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after a strike out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning during game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

History shows Mets have more work to do after landing Juan Soto

Former Cincinnati Reds player Dave Parker greets fans at Redsfest at the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati Friday, December 1, 2017.

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Baseball Hall of Fame's latest two additions are beyond overdue

Jun 21, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Former Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley speaks at a ceremony celebrating his retirement before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-Imagn Images

One Phillies legend who deserves more Hall of Fame consideration in 2025

Mar 21, 2019; Tokyo,JPN; Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (51) speaks during a press conference after the game against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome.

The 2025 HOF ballot: One sure thing and a bunch of questions

Jul 28, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Radio personality Joe Castiglione is handed a shirt by former Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens during a ceremony honoring him after 40 years as the voice of the Boston Red Sox before the start of the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park.

MLB legend shuts down rumored "Golden At-Bat" rule

Oct 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) throws during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees in game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field.

The Cubs' latest risky free agent signing doesn't move the needle

Nov 1, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers owner Stan Kasten applauds as designated hitter Shohei Ohtani speaks to fans, in English, during the World Series Championship Celebration at Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers have invented baseball's new Moneyball tactic: deferring money

Juan Soto of the New York Yankees celebrates a walk off against the Boston Red Sox

MLB's Qualifying Offer system is broken. Can it be fixed?

Shohei Ohtani celebrates the Dodgers' World Series victory - Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Yankees - Game 5

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge made extra layer of MLB history with runaway MVP wins

Paul Skenes dominates the Yankees in his rookie season - Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Yankees

Pirates and Livvy Dunne propose insane trade offer for Paul Skenes baseball card

Emmanuel Clase sends the Guardians to the ALCS - AL Division Series - Detroit Tigers v Cleveland Guardians - Game 5

Emmanuel Clase becomes first reliever since 2008 to finish as Cy Young finalist

Sep 29, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; An Oakland Athletics fan holds a sign after the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park.

Oakland no more, the Athletics will never find another home like the one they had

Division Series - Los Angeles Dodgers v San Diego Padres - Game 3

Are Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts the best leadoff duo ever?

Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) is interviewed after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets in game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Interesting twists could define this edition of Dodgers-Yankees World Series matchup

Wild Card Series - Kansas City Royals v Baltimore Orioles - Game 1

MLB's new 'Jr.' era has fans remembering the greatest Juniors ever

Division Series - New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals - Game 3

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. reminds fans of baseball's greatest third baseman

Jun 4, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox third base Lenyn Sosa (50) hits a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

The horrible White Sox offense: A record update

Josh Gibson Griffith Stadium

Cobb, Gibson and MLB's changes to batting average leadership

Walter Johnson Lost in Thought

Looking back at baseball's most exciting game a century later

Apr 14, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets former pitcher Dwight Gooden interacts

Measuring the greatness of Doc Gooden's 1985 season

Emma Jacko, 5, looks at the Hank Aaron statue at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory in

The 10 greatest games of Henry Aaron

New York Yankees v Chicago White Sox

This family baseball feat is far more rare than a perfect game

1988 World Series GM 1 - Oakland Athletics v Los Angeles Dodgers

Looking back at eye-black: Kirk Gibson and the incident during 1988 spring training

CC Sabathia & Friends Celebrity Softball Game

Johnny Damon: The Hall Of Fame Case