NEW YORK — Used to leading off, Ichiro Suzuki got antsy when he had to wait. Considered a no-doubt pick for baseball’s Hall of Fame and possibly the second unanimous selection, he waited by ...

The class of players eligible for the first time in 2026 is led by former MVP Ryan Braun, who served a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs in 2013, and lefty starter Cole Hamels ...

Former Philadelphia Phillies closer Billy Wagner is headed to the Hall of Fame. Next year, another forner Phillies pitcher is on the ballot for the first-time. Cole Hamels highlights the first-time ...

Rodriguez received 34.8% last year in his third appearance and Ramírez 32.5% in his ninth. Players joining the ballot in 2026 include Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp.

And next year should work in his favor because there probably won’t be any first-ballot inductees. Cole Hamels and Ryan Braun are expected to headline the newcomers. “He’s going to be the closest to ...

Hanley Ramírez, Fernando Rodney, Troy Tulowitzki and Ben Zobrist will be dropped from future ballots after receiving less than 5%. Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp join the ballot next year.

Cole Hamels and Ryan Braun are expected to headline the newcomers. “He’s going to be the closest to the finish line, and there’s I don’t think anybody who’s going to threaten 75% coming ...

Considered a no-doubt pick for baseball's Hall of Fame and possibly the second unanimous selection, he waited by the phone ...

There will be no such intrigue a year from now. GO DEEPER Ichiro, Sabathia and Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame Left-hander Cole Hamels and outfielder Ryan Braun headline the class eligible ...