Hall of Fame

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced that Carlos Beltrán's plaque will feature the New York Mets logo, joining Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza as the only players with that distinction. Beltrán, elected in his fourth year on the ballot, expressed gratitude to all teams he played for but highlighted his growth with the Mets. The Class of 2026 will be inducted on July 26 in Cooperstown, New York.

January 29, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

José Ramírez, the Cleveland Guardians' star third baseman, has finalized a seven-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2032 season. The deal, announced on Thursday, underscores his deep commitment to the franchise where he has spent nearly half his life. Ramírez aims to lead the Guardians to a World Series title while building a Hall of Fame resume.

Following ballots from Jason Foster and Mike Petriello, more MLB.com writers—including Anthony DiComo, Bryan Hoch, and Jason Beck—have explained their 2026 BBWAA Hall of Fame selections. Their rationales emphasize peak performance, postseason impact, durability, and debates over PED issues and off-field incidents amid holdovers like Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, and newcomers led by Cole Hamels.

January 01, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Two MLB writers have detailed their selections for the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, highlighting players with strong statistical cases amid debates over PED use and career peaks. Jason Foster voted for eight candidates, while Mike Petriello cast his maximum of 10 votes in his first year as a voter. Their choices reflect evolving standards for induction in a challenging era for baseball.

The 2025 Major League Baseball Winter Meetings began today in Orlando, marking the busiest four days of the offseason with trades, signings, and league events. All 30 clubs and top agents are attending, fueling rumors and negotiations. Key highlights include the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame vote and the 2026 Draft Lottery.

December 07, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Jeff Kent has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee, receiving 14 of 16 votes announced Sunday at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. The former second baseman, known for his power hitting, will join the Class of 2026 after topping out at 46.5% in BBWAA voting. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens each received fewer than five votes, making them ineligible for the next ballot until 2031.