While Hall of Fame voters rejected Mark McGwire, whose career has been tainted by allegations of steroid use, he received enough support to remain in consideration for induction in future years. (Vince Compagnone / LAT)
Tony Gwynn played his entire career with the San Diego Padres. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
It was almost like the good old days at Dodger Stadium, with Orel Hershiser in control and a sellout crowd in the seats. (Anacleto Rapping / LAT)
Baltimore Orioles batter Harold Baines, shown here from a game in 1997, was on the ballot for the first time this year. He didn’t make it, but has a chance for Hall of Fame entry next year. (Mark Duncan / AP)
Boston Red Sox Jim Rice, tagged out in a 1986 game, joins Andre Dawson and Goose Gossage in receiving more than 50% of votes but still not making it into the Hall of Fame. (Peter Southwick / AP)
Cal Ripken earned another career record: he made it onto the third highest amount of ballots to gain entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Robert Lachman / LAT)
