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Miami Marlins News / Fastball on SI / February 8
Four Miami Marlins Set to Join Inaugural Class of Team Hall of Fame in 2025
Congratulations are in order for four major contributors to the Miami Marlins organization as the team announced it will honor an inaugural class of a new team Hall of Fame in 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 23
An Ode to Manny Sanguillén, Pirates Hall of Fame Inductee
Manny Sanguillén will be inducted into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame with Barry Bonds and Jim Leyland on Saturday. Leyland was also inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in July.
MLB News / Bless You Boys / August 3
Tigers 6, Royals 5 (F/11): A thrilling walk off win on Jim Leyland Night 
The kids came through big time in a gritty come from behind thriller on Saturday. Despite the Tigers’ lack of a full rotation, this was a very well pitched game on both sides.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Legends On Deck / July 22
The Saga of a Baseball Lifer: Jim Leyland Delivers his Hall of Fame Remarks
The National Baseball Hall of Fame inducted their 2024 Class on Sunday. This year’s inductees featured Todd Helton (Rockies), Adrian Beltre (Rangers)
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22
Jim Leyland had great closing message during Hall of Fame induction
Legendary MLB manager Jim Leyland captivated baseball fans with an awesome parting message during his Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech.
Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 21
Unique facts about the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class
On Sunday, Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland received their formal inductions into Cooperstown.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / July 21
Leyland Holds It Together in Hall Ceremony Until Thought of BFF
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Jim Leyland gave an eloquent speech on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in the most idyllic small-town American setting. That was not a surprise to anyone who knows Leyland.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21
Tony La Russa makes Jim Leyland GOAT claim ahead of MLB Hall of Fame induction
Legendary baseball manager Tony La Russa is tipping his baseball cap to another infamous MLB manager. La Russa is giving flowers to Jim Leyland ahead of his Pro Baseball Hall of Fame induction.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / July 21
Jim Leyland Has 10 Minutes to Recap 51 Years
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Jim Leyland has spent 51 seasons in professional baseball. He never made it past Double-A as a catcher in Detroit’s farm system and then spent 11 seasons managing Tigers’ farm clubs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / July 20
Sources: Jim Leyland Likely to Have Special Attendee at Hall Ceremony
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Jim Leyland might have a special guest when he is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Multiple sources told PittsburghBaseballNow.com on Saturday that Barry Bonds is expected to attend, though nothing is finalized.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / July 20
Tears Should Flow on Jim Leyland’s Big Day in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Lemme tell you a story about Jim Leyland. It was 1986 and Leyland was the first-year manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. I was a 22-year-old kid working at the Beaver County Times and covering high school sports.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 19
Hall of Fame Manager Jim Leyland: 5 Moments, 3 Good, 3 Bad
You read that right, but first, former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland will enter the Hall of Fame on Sunday. He’ll be inducted along with Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / July 10
Leyland hoping to keep his emotions in check for Hall of Fame speech
Throughout his 22-year managerial career, Jim Leyland was known for building up franchises. He took over a Pirates organization that had lost 104 games the previous year and eventually led them to the National League Championship Series three years in a row.
Leyland's No. 10 to be retired by Tigers Aug. 3
Jim Leyland, who as manager led Detroit to a 700-597 record from 2006-13 and a pair of American League championships in 2006 and 2012, will have his No.
Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / June 3
Detroit Tigers to Retire Number of Hall of Fame Manager This Summer
It's about to be a very busy summer for former major league manager Jim Leyland. Leyland is set to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July, and then will join the Pittsburgh Pirates' Hall of Fame in August.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 5, 2024
Decision Shows Jim Leyland’s Affection for Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates fans feel that Jim Leyland is one of their own. Leyland managed the Pirates for 11 seasons from 1986-96 and led them to three straight National League East titles from 1990-92.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 23, 2024
Legendary third baseman leads MLB Hall of Fame class of 2024
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced its 2024 class on Tuesday.
MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 5, 2023
Leyland Regrets Cussing Out Bonds
NASHVILLE — Jim Leyland knew where the question was leading. In fact, he answered it before it was asked. The newest Baseball Hall of Famer was introduced to the gathered baseball media for a press conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort on Monday.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 4, 2023
Hall of Fame-Bound Manager Jim Leyland Haunted By David Ortiz's ALCS Grand Slam
Jim Leyland won plenty of games over the course of his 22 seasons as an MLB manager – 1,769 to be exact. Leyland won a healthy number of playoff games on top of that, enough to win two American League pennants, a National League pennant and a World Series title.
MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 4, 2023
Leyland Regrets Viral Tirade on Bonds
NASHVILLE — Jim Leyland knew where the question was leading. In fact, he answered it before it was asked. The newest Baseball Hall of Famer was introduced to the gathered baseball media for a press conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort on Monday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 3, 2023
Newly elected HOFer Jim Leyland scared this player 'like a dad'
While several colorful Leyland tales are floating around, former Detroit Tigers first baseman Sean Casey told one hilarious story in particular back in 2017, highlighting the manager's "dad energy."
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3, 2023
Former manager Jim Leyland elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Former Pirates, Marlins, Rockies and Tigers manager Jim Leyland was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the only person elected out of the eight nominees under consideration by the 16-person Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / December 3, 2023
In-Depth: The stories of the legendary tactician, teacher, ranter Leyland
It was April 1, 1987, and Andy Van Slyke and Mike LaValliere are stuck on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge trying to get to Bradenton, Fla. The duo had just been traded from the Cardinals to the Pirates for Tony Peña, the Pirates' All-Star, Gold Glove-winning catcher.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2023
Former Pirates manager criticizes team's handling of top prospect
A respected former Pirates manager had strong words for some of their decisions when it comes to top prospect Henry Davis.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 16, 2023
Former manager: Mets' Justin Verlander easily can pitch into mid-40s
Former manager Jim Leyland spent time working with New York Mets ace Justin Verlander when both were with the Detroit Tigers and believes the righty has plenty left in the tank.
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