2009 — Mariano Rivera earned his 500th save, becoming the second reliever to reach the milestone, and the New York Yankees beat the Mets 4-2 for a Subway Series sweep.

Willie Mays, "The Say Hey Kid," started his career with the Birmingham Black Barons at Rickwood Field in 1948.

Barry Bonds had a Hall-of-Fame career with the San Francisco Giants, and he credits Willie Mays for some of the success he enjoyed.

On Hall of Fame weekend, USA TODAY Sports spoke with singer Terry Cashman about what it was like to know Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle and the Duke.

Alabama Senator Merika Coleman spoke about the new look among other city and state leaders Wednesday at the Willie Mays Legacy Celebration and Reception ahead of Thursday’s unveiling.

Willie Mays died almost a year ago to the day as MLB hosted a Salute to the Negro Leagues at Rickwood Field in Birmingham last year.

Michael Mays, the son of baseball legend Willie Mays, joined CBS 42 on Wednesday to talk about the East-West Classic happening at Rickwood Field on Thursday.

Stormy weather did not dampen the spirits in Fairfield Thursday. The rain canceled the official ribbon cutting of Willie Mays Park, but the positive vibe around ...

Posted: June 19, 2025 | Last updated: June 19, 2025 Loureen Ayyoub reports on how Michael Mays is keeping his father’s legacy alive.