MLB Throwback Caps Debut for Delayed Hall Induction

The 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, will now begin at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, delayed due to expected inclement weather, and will honor Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dick Allen, and Dave Parker. All 30 MLB teams will wear specially designed retro caps from July 25-27 to celebrate the event, with each cap featuring a Hall of Fame patch and reflecting franchise history. Teams like the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers are introducing unique throwback designs, while traditional teams such as the Red Sox and Cubs will have subtle updates. The throwback cap initiative is led by New Era and marks the first time all teams have participated in this way. The ceremony will be broadcast live on MLB Network, MLB.TV, and other digital platforms, with an expected duration of about 2.5 hours. Regional excitement is particularly high among Yankees and Mets fans, reflecting strong ties to the inductees.