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David Roth

Ichiro Suzuki speaks during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center on July 27, 2025 in Cooperstown, New York.

2025 National Baseball Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Ichiro Saved One Last Surprise For Cooperstown

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Barry Petchesky

MILWAUKEE - SEPTEMBER 28: Starting pitcher of the Milwaukee Brewers CC Sabathia pumps his fist after pitching a complete game as they celebrate clinching the National League Wild Card after the game against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on September 28, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 3-1. (Photo by Darren Hauck/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Milwaukee Brewers

No One’s Ever Been Better Than CC Sabathia On The Brewers

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Ray Ratto

(Original Caption) 3/22/1989-Plant City, FL-Cincinnati Reds' manager Pete Rose reacts to a reporters question 3/22 in the dugout prior to their contest against the Cards. Rose is under scrutiny by the baseball commissioners office for gambling.

Pete Rose Reacts To Reporter’s Question

Pete Rose Will Spend The Afterlife As A Cudgel

Former Seattle Mariners player Ichiro Suzuki reacts as he is elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, after receiving the results of the 2025 BBWAA voting.

Former Seattle Mariner Ichiro Suzuki Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame

The Case Of The Cooperstown Vote Withholder Will Never Be Closed

Pittsburgh Pirates right-fielder and All-Star Dave Parker (#39) signs some autographs for fans at a game in April of 1980 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dave Parker of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1980

Dick Allen And Dave Parker’s Hall Of Fame Election Is A Victory For Baseball’s Cool Guys

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 27: Former MLB player Alex Rodriguez commentates prior to Game One of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

World Series – Arizona Diamondbacks v Texas Rangers – Game One

Another Hall Of Fame Ballot, Another Chance To Get It Wrong

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 14: Ken Griffey Jr #24 of the Seattle Mariners, Barry Bonds #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Fred McGriff #19 of the San Diego Padres poses together for this portrait during batting practice prior to the 1992 Major League Baseball All-Star game July 14, 1992 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The American League beat the National League 13-6. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

1992 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

There’s A Place For Cheaters In The Hall Of Fame

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - JUNE 13: Barry Bonds attends the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 13, 2021 in Tarrytown, New York. Spectators are not allowed to attend this year, apart from dog owners and handlers, because of safety protocols due to Covid-19. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

To Hell With It All

3 Apr 2000: Jeff Kent # 21 of the San Francisco Giants lies on his stomach after being tagged out at third base in the second inning at Pro Player Stadium in Miami Florida.

Marlins V Giants Kent

A Jeff Kent–Only HOF Ballot Really Puts Things In Perspective

at Dodger Stadium on July 6, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Philadelphia Phillies v Los Angeles Dodgers

Oh Hell Yes, Hall Of Fame Arguing Season Is Here

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Albert Burneko

Derek Jeter, New York Yankees, stretches toward a ground ball

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter grimaces as

Please Explain To Me What The Hell Aaron Boone Is Trying To Say About Derek Jeter

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, looking for a camera.

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The March Of The American Kooks

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Tom Ley

San Francisco Giants v Arizona Diamondbacks

Defector Up All Night

Curt Schilling Has Activated Pissbaby Mode


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Dan McQuade

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A Baseball Hall Of Fame Vote Is A Heavy Burden, Perhaps Too Heavy For Any One Man To Bear

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Gary Sheffield #3 of the Detroit Tigers bats

Detroit Tigers v Chicago White Sox

Gary Sheffield Feels Like A Hall Of Famer, Even If He Isn’t One

Plaques in the main hallway identify inductee classes in the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum July 25, 2004 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

2004 National Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend –  Induction Ceremonies – July 25, 2004

The Hall Of Fame’s Problem Is Baseball

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