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2026 baseball Hall of Fame ballot released with 27 candidates
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The Baseball Writers' Association of America unveiled its 2026 Hall of Fame ballot on Monday, featuring 15 returning players and 12 newcomers. Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones lead the returnees with strong support from last year, while Cole Hamels headlines the first-timers. Results will be announced on January 20, 2026.