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Adrian Beltré gets head rubbed one last time by David Ortiz at HOF induction ceremony

This tradition seemingly hasn't stopped with Beltrè's retirement in 2018.

Brian Kenny: ‘Thrill of a lifetime’ to be Baseball HOF Master of Ceremonies

"I love it, and I take it very seriously."

Athletics broadcaster Jenny Cavnar honored by Hall of Fame

"There are certain people out there who are not transitioning to a woman's voice calling the game."

MLB’s X account blasted for post celebrating Barry Bonds

"I can’t wait until the intern that posted this learns what they started."

MLB great Gary Sheffield calls out Hall of Fame voting process

“It’s a flawed system based on guys not watching you on a day-to-day basis."

Aug. 11, 2009; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Mets outfielder Gary Sheffield against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Baseball Hall of Fame’s steroid era exclusions are becoming more untenable with each passing year

ESPN’s Clinton Yates slams BBWAA: ‘I don’t wanna be affiliated with this kind of nonsense’

Yates was no fan of the way the BBWAA conducted themselves in the latest HOF vote.

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. January 20, 2020. 01202020 Cooperstown Kc15

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Baseball Hall of Fame voters need to take a long, hard look in the mirror

Joe Castiglione, Gerry Fraley win Baseball Hall of Fame honors

The Baseball Hall of Fame will honor a pair of legendary media figures in July.

Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper among 2024 Ford C. Frick Award nominees

A number of notable broadcasters are finalists for the 2024 Ford C. Frick award.

New Hall of Fame inductee Pat Hughes on 2016 World Series: ‘It was the biggest moment of my career.’

"That's a moment that has been unmatched. I was frightened. I was exhilarated."

MLB Network announces Hall of Fame induction ceremony coverage plans

MLB Network has multiple days of coverage planned at the Baseball Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown.

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for January 24, 2023: how to watch Baseball Hall of Fame announcements

MLB Network airs the Baseball Hall of Fame Announcement today starting at 4 p.m. with the actual announcement at 6 p.m.

Long-time Cubs’ radio voice Pat Hughes receives Baseball Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award

The latest Baseball Hall of Fame honoree on the broadcasting side is Cubs' radio voice Pat Hughes.

Baseball Hall of Fame changes voting procedure for Frick broadcasting award

The changes come as part of a sweeping set of changes to the overall Hall protocol.

Cubs’ pitcher Marcus Stroman threw out a “never played the game” on Hall of Fame vote, apparently lives in 2006

"It’s a travesty that biased “writers” who have never played the game get to vote on who gets in and not. It’s actually comical that this is the process. What a scam. Pre-historic mindsets. Jurassic Park-ass shenanigans. Lol ???‍♂️"

MLB reporter Tom Verducci says he needs to “really rethink” David Ortiz’s Hall of Fame candidacy

Uncertainty over Ortiz's alleged 2003 positive test makes this "a different case" to Verducci.

Curt Schilling asks to remove himself from future BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot consideration after falling short of election

"I will not participate in the final year of voting. I am requesting to be removed from the ballot. I’ll defer to the veterans committee and men whose opinions actually matter and who are in a position to actually judge a player."

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