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MLB News / LWOSports.com / January 26, 2024
Major League Baseball Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class

Major League Baseball Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class

Fans tired of waiting for news regarding this year’s Major League Baseball (MLB) free-agent market can pivot their attention to the 2024 Hall of Fame election announcement.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 25, 2024

Gary Sheffield belongs in Cooperstown

Unproven narratives and a lack of popularity among certain media members affected Sheffield’s reputation and Hall of Fame case. When I was a kid in the late 1990s and early 2000s, there were two baseball players whose swings I used to imitate: Ken Griffey Jr.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 23, 2024
Former Yankees Slugger Falls Short of HOF

Former Yankees Slugger Falls Short of HOF

Former New York Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield fell short of election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his final year of eligibility on the ballot. According

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New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / January 17, 2024
The Hall of Fame Case for Gary Sheffield

The Hall of Fame Case for Gary Sheffield

With a memorable batting stance and a penchant for ranking among the league leaders in several offensive categories throughout his 22-year career, few played harder and were more hard-nosed than Gary Sheffield.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 16, 2024
Former Yankees Slugger On Cusp Of Hall of Fame

Former Yankees Slugger On Cusp Of Hall of Fame

Former New York Yankees star Gary Sheffield is in his final year of eligibility for the Baseball Hall of Fame. One week away from knowing the complete results, his candidacy could go either way.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / January 15, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Gary Sheffield

2002 - The Braves acquire outfielder Gary Sheffield from the Dodgers in exchange for Brian Jordan, Odalis Perez and minor leaguer Andrew Brown. Sheffield appeared in 290 games for the Braves over the next two seasons hitting .319/.412/.562 with 64 home runs and 216 RBI.

New York Yankees News / Mets Merized Online / January 14, 2024

Hall of Fame Case: Gary Sheffield

There are 10 players eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame who have the Mets on some portion of their resume. Next is one of the most feared hitters

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 6, 2024
Sheffield Blames Torre For 2004 ALCS Loss

Sheffield Blames Torre For 2004 ALCS Loss

Former New York Yankees star Gary Sheffield was dishing about several things during a recent appearance on Foul Territory. The slugger — who is in his final year of eligibility for the Baseball Hall of Fame and is close to getting 75 percent of the vote on ballots made public so far — talked about this candidacy but he also talked about the past.

MLB News / The Forkball / January 5, 2024
The 2004 Miracle: Gary Sheffield Says the Red Sox Got Lucky

The 2004 Miracle: Gary Sheffield Says the Red Sox Got Lucky

One of the most dramatic and improbable comebacks will forever etch the 2004 American League Championship Series (ALCS) in baseball history. The Boston

New York Yankees News / SI.com / January 4, 2024

Gary Sheffield Oddly States 2004 Red Sox ‘Got Lucky’ vs. Yankees in ALCS Comeback

It appears the New York Yankees’ historic collapse against the rival Boston Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS still haunts a few players who once wore pinstripes.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 21, 2023

Stanton slimming, Sheffield seething

Stanton working on gaining back his athleticism; looking back at the best pitches of the year; Yamamoto updates; Sheffield’s Hall of Fame problems MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Everyone knows the kind of power that Giancarlo Stanton possesses and what he can bring to the Yankees lineup.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 19, 2023

Former Yankee Tracking Well In HOF Voting

This is former New York Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield’s final year of eligibility for the Baseball Hall of Fame, and after 25 votes his chances look promising.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 29, 2023

18 is Yamamoto’s if he wants it

Yanks kept Yamamoto’s number; Soto’s price vs. Bellinger; Ausmus’ comments on Boone; Sheffield and the HoF; Former Yankee passes at 92 SNY | Andy Martino: It’s the little things that matter.

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