Category Archives: Baseball Hall of Fame

Ex-Captains catcher Mejia has 46-game hitting streak

Posted on August 5, 2016 by

Cleveland Indians prospect Francisco Mejia needed five at-bats and was down two strikes in the last one before he collected his first hit of the game Thursday. The importance of that hit (a double) that nearly didn’t happen? He now has one in … Continue reading →

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Baseball HOF Tour opens outside Modern Woodmen Park

Posted on July 6, 2016 by

Through Sunday, visitors to Modern Woodmen Park have the opportunity to check out the Baseball Hall of Fame Tour in the first stop of its multi-year journey across North America. Entitled “We Are Baseball,” the touring exhibit includes nearly 50 … Continue reading →

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Ex-River Bandits pitcher Mengden makes MLB debut

Posted on June 12, 2016 by

Former Quad Cities River Bandits pitcher Daniel Mengden made his major-league debut for the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, taking the loss despite giving up only two runs. Mengden allowed six hits and four walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out five … Continue reading →

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LumberKings hang Griffey sign in outfield

Posted on March 20, 2016 by

The Clinton LumberKings hung a sign paying homage to Ken Griffey Jr. on the outfield fence at Ashford University Field this weekend. The LumberKings are the Midwest League affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, for whom Griffey played 13 of his … Continue reading →

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Dodgers add Maddux, Ibanez to front office

Posted on February 2, 2016 by

The Los Angeles Dodgers have added Greg Maddux and Raul Ibanez to their front office, the team announced today. From ESPN’s report: Maddux, a Hall of Famer, and Ibanez, a 19-year major-league veteran, will assist in every aspect of running … Continue reading →

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Hoffman falls 34 votes short of HOF election

Posted on January 6, 2016 by

Former Cedar Rapids Reds pitcher Trevor Hoffman — whose 601 major-league saves are second only to Mariano Rivera’s 652 — fell short of election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Although he has … Continue reading →

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