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Toronto Blue Jays News / Sporting News / August 20
Blue Jays' George Springer 2nd in MLB history to Rickey Henderson in cool stat 
This is an impressive place to reside.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 20
Royals' Trade Deadline Pickup Accomplishes Feat Only Matched By Rickey Henderson
The Kansas City Royals are rolling, and it's due in large part to the new tone that's been set at the top of their lineup. Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, who arrived in a July 31 trade with the San Francisco Giants, has been batting leadoff for the Royals against right-handed pitchers.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 19
Former Seattle Mariners Legend Rickey Henderson Gets Company in Rare Baseball History
The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants on July 31, and the outfielder has had a historic stretch with his new team.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / August 19
Mike Yastrzemski Joins Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson in Rare History
The Kansas City Royals won again on Monday night, beating the Texas Rangers 4-3 at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals are now 64-61, and they've crept into the playoff race again.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19
Mike Yastrzemski’s power puts him in wild Rickey Henderson club
When the Kansas City Royals added Mike Yastrzemski at the trade deadline, they expected stellar outfield defense. Kansas City probably did not anticipate a power binge from the seventh-year veteran.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16
Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt clowns Alejandro Kirk with Rickey Henderson quip
Alejandro Kirk has done plenty of memorable things in his big-league career, but Friday night at Rogers Centre brought something entirely new: speed. In
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21
Giants’ Rafael Devers reaches Rickey Henderson territory after HR vs. Red Sox
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is one of the most exciting parts of the season. This year, however, the Boston Red Sox did not wait to kick things off, sending Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 1
Athletics pay perfect homage to Rickey Henderson in Sacramento opener
The Athletics, as the club is known for now, made their home opener at the Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California on Monday against the visiting Chicago Cubs.
Athletics News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 28
Seattle Mariners Honor Family of Late Rickey Henderson Before Opening Day
SEATTLE - The Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 4-2 on Thursday night to start the season off on a positive note. The M's offense was listless through the first six innings, but they got a run in the seventh and three in the eighth to secure the victory.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 25
MLB Team Announces Plans to Honor Rickey Henderson in 2025 Home Opener
A move to Sacramento won’t stop the Athletics from honoring arguably the greatest player in Oakland A's history. The Athletics announced Monday that every player and coach will wear longtime outfielder Rickey Henderson’s No.
MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 24
A's Honor Rickey Henderson in Return to Mesa
Ahead of Saturday's game against the visiting Colorado Rockies, the Sacramento-bound Athletics all donned black shirts with Rickey Henderson's smiliing face on them.
Seattle Mariners News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 3
Seattle Mariners Hall of Famer on the Impact of Rickey Henderson
Seattle Mariners legend and Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. made his MLB debut on April 3, 1989 against the A's in Oakland. While there was a Henderson in the lineup that day, it wasn't Rickey, but instead centerfielder Dave Henderson batting second for the Athletics.
MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 2
Former New York Mets, A's GM Takes Shot at Athletics' Ownership
From 1983-97, Sandy Alderson was the GM of the Oakland Athletics, and as the legend goes, he once listed one of his hobbies as trading Rickey Henderson.
MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 1
Family, Friends, Fans Gather to Celebrate A's Legend Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson was known as the "Man of Steal" for his prowess swiping bags during his incredible 25-year career. For the people of Oakland, he was much more than the flashy moniker.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 30
Bobby Bonilla talks Playmakers Classic, 1992 Mets, memories of Rickey Henderson
Bobby Bo is one of the folks who will be at the Fanatics event in Arizona next month. Earlier today, I got to chat with Bobby Bonilla for a few minutes about the Playmakers Classic event put on by the MLB Players’ Trust, his Mets tenure, Bobby Bonilla Day, and more.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 30
Remembering five MLB legends we lost in 2024
A number of former Major League Baseball players passed away in 2024. Here are five who changed the game during their individual times on the diamond.
The 'First ballot Baseball Hall of Famers' quiz
Including the most recent class, 56 MLB players have been elected to Cooperstown in the first year they were eligible. How many of the 56 can you name in six minutes?
Athletics News / FirstSportz / December 22
Athletics legend Dave Stewart pens down EMOTIONAL message following passing of close friend Rickey Henderson
The Major League Baseball (MLB) received a heartbreaking update on Saturday when news of Rickey Henderson passing away broke out. The MLB Hall of Famer died at the age of 65, just a few days before his 66th birthday.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22
Rickey Henderson died after bout with pneumonia
The news of Rickey Henderson’s death stunned the sports world on Saturday, and there is now some more information regarding what happened to the Hall of Famer.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 21
Baseball world reacts to passing of Rickey Henderson
As news of the passing of baseball legend Rickey Henderson spread Saturday, former teammates, players and others affiliated with the game expressed their condolences and shared their memories.
MLB News / Just Baseball / December 21
Remembering Rickey Henderson, MLB’s Ultimate Leadoff Man
As a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals in the early to mid-1980s, current Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black saw plenty of Rickey Henderson during his time with the Oakland A’s and New York Yankees.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 21
All-time stolen base leader Rickey Henderson dies at 65
Rickey Henderson, a 10-time All-Star and the all-time stolen base leader, died on Friday after a bout with pneumonia, multiple outlets reported. He was 65.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 21
Report – Rickey Henderson has passed away at the age of 65
With rumours swirling early this morning on social media, multiple news sources are reporting that one of the greatest base stealers of all time has passed away.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21
MLB legend Rickey Henderson dies at 65
Henderson is widely considered the greatest leadoff hitter of all time, and is remembered for both his outspoken nature and his on-field accomplishments.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 21
Five greatest moments for Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson's 25 years in the majors were filled with highlights. Here are the five greatest moments in his career.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26
A's Hall of Famer has unusual reaction to team leaving Oakland
The A’s did put together a pretty nice farewell for their final game in Oakland, but the sadness and anger from fans will not be going away anytime soon.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 20, 2024
With Willie Mays gone, who is baseball's greatest living player?
With Willie Mays gone, who is baseball's greatest living legend?
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 13, 2023
Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. equals HOFer with this latest feat
Amid an MVP-caliber season, Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. continued his historic season by equaling Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson with his latest feat Sunday against the Mets.
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