CC Sabathia, Hall of Fame and Suzuki

Yankees’ CC Sabathia almost retired in 2017. Here’s what drove him to make Hall of Fame push
CC Sabathia is a first-ballot Hall of Famer with historic numbers, but he almost cut the end of his Yankees career short.
CC Sabathia elected to Hall of Fame; Ichiro Suzuki, Billy Wagner also make Class of 2025
CC Sabathia’s career ended abruptly. Yes, the longtime Yankees left-hander had announced months earlier his plans to retire after the 2019 season, but his final appearance did not go as ceremoniously as Derek Jeter’s or Mariano Rivera’s.
CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki & Billy Wagner Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame
Suzuki came in first in terms of voting with 393, making history as the first Japanese-born player elected to the Hall of Fame. He was close to making history again as he was nearly unanimous– and he would have been in some pretty weighty company to share with Yankee legends Mariano Rivera and Derek Jeter.
After Hall of Fame induction, CC Sabathia deserves a place in Yankees’ Monument Park
With Sabathia now having a forever home in Cooperstown, Steinbrenner should make sure the Bronx also remains the ace's home for eternity.
Celebrating CC Sabathia’s Hall of Fame career and looking at the Class of 2025 (Podcast)
Born in Vallejo, California, but “grew up” in Cleveland, now CC Sabathia is a Hall of Famer after the Baseball Writers' Association of America votes were announced Tuesday. On Wednesday’s podcast, Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga celebrate CC’s career and what it means for the Guardians to have just the third player ever drafted and developed by the organization reach the Hall.
Yankees Icon CC Sabathia Expresses Hope Ahead of Baseball Hall of Fame Class Reveal
Six-time MLB All-Star CC Sabathia is anxiously awaiting what could be the crowning achievement of his storied 19-year career on Monday. Hours before
Former Houston Astros pitcher Billy Wagner elected to MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2025
HOUSTON - Former Houston Astros pitcher Billy Wagner is headed to Cooperstown. Wagner was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Wagner will be officially inducted, along with Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia, in Cooperstown, New York on Sunday, July 27.
Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia join Ichiro in 2025 MLB HOF class
Lefty pitchers Billy Wagner and CC Sabathia both earned their spots in the Baseball Hall of Fame, joining near-unanimous selection Ichiro
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia Headline 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2025. The final results were unveiled Tuesday
Former Astros closer Billy Wagner joins Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell in Baseball Hall of Fame
In his 10th and final year on the ballot, former Astros closer Billy Wagner earned is place in Cooperstown, N.Y. in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Ichiro, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner Elected To Hall Of Fame
That was one of the best debut seasons ever. Ichiro was an All-Star and won a Silver Slugger and Gold Glove award in right field. He not only coasted to the Rookie of the Year award but narrowly surpassed Jason Giambi to win the MVP. He joined Fred Lynn as the only rookies to be named the Most Valuable Player.
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseball’s Hall of Fame, falling one vote shy of unanimous when he ...
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MLB: Tazewell High School grad Billy Wagner gets long-awaited call from Cooperstown
New York Mets catcher Paul Lo Duca, left, congratulates closer Billy Wagner by patting him on the cap after the Mets 4-3 win ...
'Tearful' Billy Wagner shares emotional reaction to HOF election
After 10 attempts, former Astros closer Billy Wagner finally reached the Hall of Fame, joining Ichiro and CC Sabathia in the class of 2025.
Looking at Hall of Fame ballot’s 2026 newcomers as Carlos Beltrán just misses election
Carlos Beltrán appeared on 70.3% of the ballots Tuesday, leaving the former Mets and Yankees outfielder shy of the 75% ...
At NJ home with family and friends, CC Sabathia cements legacy as Hall of Fame teammate
Surrounded at his Alpine NJ home by family and friends, CC Sabathia hopes his legacy as a teammate lives on with Baseball ...