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Introduction Visitors at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images When the 2016 inductees to the National Baseball Hall of Fame are announced on Tuesday, three of the greatest players of all time will be left out. Pete Rose, who had more hits than any other player, has been banned from baseball since 1989 for betting on his team’s games when he managed the…

For many ball players, Philadelphia becomes merely a second home. What we aim to do with the “Philadelphia Baseball Ghosts” series is take a look at those who are born within Philadelphia city limits before they set off on their grand baseball adventure somewhere else in the vast, horrible world. Past entries: William “Yank” Robinson Harry “Socks” Seibold John Francis “Phenomenal” Smith Alan Strange …

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While Ken Griffey’s name certainly will be called Wednesday when the results of the Baseball Hall of Fame voting are announced, two other names will not – Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Bonds, one of the greatest position players ever, and Clemens, one of the most dominant pitchers of his era, again won’t get the required 75 percent of votes needed for election. Good. Bonds and Clemens don’t deserve to…

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We’re a few short days away from 2016 so it’s a good time to look back at the top 25 baseball stories of 2015. Some of them took place on the field, some of them off the field and some of them were creatures of social media, fan chatter and the like. No matter where the story broke, however, these were the stories baseball fans were talking about most this past…

Negro League pitcher James “Nip” Winters is pictured at the Negro League World Series in 1924.(Photo: UNITED STATES LIBRARY OF CONGRESS) A new historic marker in Hockessin memorializes a baseball star most locals probably never heard of.  During his prime in the 1920s, James “Nip” Winters dominated batters across the Negro Leagues. Following his career in baseball, the Washington, D.C., native lived a quiet life in Hockessin until his death.   …

KEN GRIFFEY JR. (Credit: AP / John Froschauer) Ken Griffey Jr., a 13-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner, played 22 seasons with the Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox. “The Kid” ranks sixth all-time in home runs with 630, and if it weren’t for several injury-plagued seasons, he could be higher on the list.

FILE/JOHN FROSCHAUER/ASSOCIATED PRESS Baseball: Griffey, a favorite son of Pacific Northwest, awaits Hall Ken Griffey Jr.’s power in the Kingdome and later Safeco Field wowed the Mariners’ fan base for over two decades. FILE/PETER SOUTHWICK/ASSOCIATED PRESS Baseball: Griffey, a favorite son of Pacific Northwest, awaits Hall Griffey Jr. would regularly make acrobatic catches that marveled baseball fans. More Information Jan. 6—Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame vote is…

Negro League pitcher James “Nip” Winters is pictured at the Negro League World Series in 1924.(Photo: UNITED STATES LIBRARY OF CONGRESS) A new historic marker in Hockessin memorializes a baseball star most locals probably never heard of.  During his prime in the 1920s, James “Nip” Winters dominated batters across the Negro Leagues. Following his career in baseball, the Washington, D.C., native lived a quiet life in Hockessin until his death.   …

Negro League pitcher James “Nip” Winters is pictured at the Negro League World Series in 1924.(Photo: UNITED STATES LIBRARY OF CONGRESS) A new historic marker in Hockessin memorializes a baseball star most locals probably never heard of.  During his prime in the 1920s, James “Nip” Winters dominated batters across the Negro Leagues. Following his career in baseball, the Washington, D.C., native lived a quiet life in Hockessin until his death.   …

Negro League pitcher James “Nip” Winters is pictured at the Negro League World Series in 1924.(Photo: UNITED STATES LIBRARY OF CONGRESS) A new historic marker in Hockessin memorializes a baseball star most locals probably never heard of.  During his prime in the 1920s, James “Nip” Winters dominated batters across the Negro Leagues. Following his career in baseball, the Washington, D.C., native lived a quiet life in Hockessin until his death.   …

We’re a few short days away from 2016 so it’s a good time to look back at the top 25 baseball stories of 2015. Some of them took place on the field, some of them off the field and some of them were creatures of social media, fan chatter and the like. No matter where the story broke, however, these were the stories baseball fans were talking about most this past…

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Flying Squirrels are making their voices heard about what they want for the future of baseball in Richmond. 8News was the first to obtain a letter from the Squirrels to City Council. READ: Squirrels, VCU want to keep baseball in Richmond Back in November, Mayor Dwight Jones reportedly said baseball on the Boulevard is not a priority for Richmond. The letter essentially explains to City…

Just in case you forgot they existed for five minutes, the Los Angeles Dodgers closed out 2016 by agreeing to sign another player. This time, it is a pitcher still not named Zach Greinke. Also, the Baseball Tonight calendar is full of errors and Bryce Harper was named ESPN’s Person of the Year. Happy New Year! Indians news Around the league Dodgers agree to…

MEBANE, N.C. — A 35-year-old Mebane man is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing a woman by hitting her with a baseball bat. At 5:43 p.m. Thursday, Alamance Central Communications received a 911 call indicating a fight was in progress, with one person being armed with a knife, the other with a baseball bat. Officers responded to Rice Mobile Home Park at 333 Edgewood Church Road in Mebane. According…

We’re a few short days away from 2016 so it’s a good time to look back at the top 25 baseball stories of 2015. Some of them took place on the field, some of them off the field and some of them were creatures of social media, fan chatter and the like. No matter where the story broke, however, these were the stories baseball fans were talking about most this past…

We’re a few short days away from 2016 so it’s a good time to look back at the top 25 baseball stories of 2015. Some of them took place on the field, some of them off the field and some of them were creatures of social media, fan chatter and the like. No matter where the story broke, however, these were the stories baseball fans were talking about most this past…

Never before has there been such a great collection of star free agents who remain unsigned heading into the new year. With only hours to go before the clock strikes 2016, still available are no less than a trio of All-Star-caliber outfielders, one of baseball’s most feared sluggers, a quartet of excellent starting pitchers, some very fine infielders and more — enough top-notch players to fill half a big-league roster….

The 2015 team of the year was the Kansas City Royals. The 2015 player of the year was Bryce Harper. The 2015 defensive play of the year was the one where Josh Donaldson dove headfirst into a random dude’s chest. The GIF of the year was this one: It’s been the GIF of the year for 10 straight years, and it’s gaining momentum. If you want a Best…