Don Gullett, a standout major league pitcher who played for four consecutive World Series champions in the 1970s, died on Wednesday. There was no information provided on his death, but the Cincinnati Enquirer reported he had recent health issues. Gullett went 109-50 with a 3.11 ERA in nine seasons with the Reds and Yankees.
Todd Helton never thought he was going to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Right until he was selected for Cooperstown. Days after Helton was elected to the Hall by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, the slugging first baseman is still getting used to the idea.
Phillies greats Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins didn't get calls to Cooperstown this year, but they secured enough votes to be back under consideration for the next.
It was a little past 8 a.m. in Tokyo when the newest inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame were announced. Next year there could be some big celebrations over breakfast in Japan. Ichiro Suzuki headlines the group of players who are eligible for voting a year from now.