On His Biggest Stage Yet, Derek Jeter Delivered One More Time

“I forgot how good that feels,” the former Yankees captain said as the crowd greeted him in Cooperstown with a warm, familiar salute.

A Hall of Fame Shortstop, Through and Through

Over the years, Derek Jeter took plenty of criticism for his fielding. But his spot at the center of a Yankees dynasty was far from coincidental.

A Flood of New Hall of Famers, Followed by a Grinding Halt

Fifteen years ago, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted 17 people from the Negro leagues. The election came with some controversy and has been followed by silence.

The Sacrifice

Curt Flood took a stand against baseball’s entrenched powers. His defiance cost him everything — and changed everything.

With Baseball Stamps, It Ain’t Over Until the Rights Issues Clear

Yogi Berra is the first player in nine years to appear on a U.S.P.S. stamp. Despite many deserving candidates — including Henry Aaron — it could be a long wait before we see another.