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SI:AM | Bill Belichick’s Canton Call on Hold

In a shocking development, the legendary Patriots coach won’t enter the Hall of Fame on the first ballot.

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Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones Headline 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Class

This year’s class includes these two baseball legends.

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My 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot—and Why I’ve Changed My Approach to Voting

Tom Verducci explains why he voted for three returning candidates he’d previously passed on.

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Baseball Hall of Fame Roundtable: Four Burning Questions Before Class of 2026 Reveal

We’ll find out Tuesday who will join Jeff Kent in being inducted into Cooperstown this year. What should we be looking for in the voting results?

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Cases for the Baseball Hall of Fame’s 12 First-Time Candidates

Most of these players won’t stick on the ballot, yet alone sniff induction. But they still merit discussion and stand tall among their peers.

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Legendary Second Baseman Jeff Kent Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame has selected Jeff Kent for the class of 2026.

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Ichiro Suzuki And CC Sabathia Elected To Hall Of Fame

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame. Historic moments and reflections shared.

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How many Baseball Hall of Famers were voted in unanimously? Will Ichiro join them?

Here's some trivia.

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The Cases For and Against the Baseball Hall of Fame’s First-Time Candidates

Each of the 2025 ballot’s “rookies” deserve recognition, from an all-time legend who could be elected unanimously to the players who may not garner a vote.

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Ichiro’s Singular Talent Gave Him All the Power He Needed

Baseball’s all-time professional hits leader is up for Hall of Fame election. Despite not measuring up in many statistics, his mastery of a hitter’s primary objective seals his case.

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The Baseball Hall of Fame’s Forgotten Position Has Some Hope—Just Not in 2025

Second basemen Ian Kinsler, Chase Utley and Dustin Pedroia each possess impressive credentials that could see them enshrined in Cooperstown one day, though they’re far from locks.

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Dave Parker And Dick Allen Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame

Dave Parker and Dick Allen voted into the Hall of Fame. Induction ceremony on July 27. Stay updated with AP MLB for more baseball news.

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Dick Allen, Dave Parker Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

The two MLB legends will be inducted next July.

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Is King Félix’s Career-Long Seattle Reign Long Enough for the Hall of Fame?

Devoted Mariner Félix Hernández enjoyed a fantastic peak before a precipitous decline that puts his Baseball Hall of Fame induction in doubt, but he deserves a long look.

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Whimsical Artifact From Mets' Incredible 2024 Season Headed to Baseball Hall of Fame

A token of New York's success will be preserved forever.

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David Ortiz Triggered Adrian Beltre's Pet Peeve One Last Time at Baseball Hall of Fame Induction

David Ortiz couldn't resist touching Adrian Beltre's head, which is the former Texas Rangers star's infamous pet peeve, one last time at the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction.

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Pedro Martinez Told Corbin Burnes He’s AL All-Star Starter in Special Phone Call

Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Barnes received a call from Baseball Hall of Fame Pedro Martínez letting him know he'd be the American League starting pitcher for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.

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Helton, Mauer to be Inducted Together in Hall of Fame

Read about Todd Helton and Joe Mauer, who will be inducted together into the Hall of Fame as the sixth pair of players to spend their entire careers with o...

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Beltré, Helton, and Mauer Voted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Todd Helton, Adrián Beltré, and Joe Mauer have been elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame, joining baseball's elite class of players. Read more here.

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'First Ballot' Latinos: Adrián Beltré Is the Latest Player to Be Inducted Into Cooperstown In His First Year

In the history of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, only 59 players have been inducted in their first year of eligibility.

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MLB: Controversy Surrounds Hall of Fame Candidacy of Venezuelan Shortstop Omar Vizquel

On the eve of this year's Baseball Hall of Fame vote, Vizquel could see his chances affected by off-the-field isues

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Baseball Hall of Famer Wants Team Switched on Cooperstown Plaque

The Hall of Famer wants his plaque altered in Cooperstown. Here’s why.

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The Cases for and Against the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot First-Timers

Adrián Beltré is the only newcomer to the HOF ballot who’s an apparent lock for Cooperstown. But what are the chances of the other former All-Stars?

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Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer, Chase Utley among newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Todd Helton, who fell 11 votes short this year in ballots cast by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, and Billy Wagner, who was 27 shy, are among 14 holdovers.

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Former Cubs manager Lou Piniella among Baseball Hall of Fame finalists

The Cubs won the National League Central twice under Piniella, including a 97-win season in 2008 after which he was named NL Manager of the Year.

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