Beltrán and Jones inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame.
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Beltrán and Jones Earn Hall of Fame Spots in BBWAA Vote
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the BBWAA in the 2026 vote, surpassing the 75% threshold with 358 (84.2%) and 333 (78.4%) of 425 ballots, respectively. Beltrán is in his fourth year on the ballot and Jones in his ninth. Induction Weekend is July 24-27 in Cooperstown, with Jeff Kent (Contemporary Era), Joe Buck (Frick Award) and Paul Hoynes (Career Excellence Award) also recognized.
Beltrán and Jones Earn Baseball Hall of Fame Induction in 2026
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in the 2026 BBWAA election, receiving 358 votes (84.2%) and 333 votes (78.4%) on 425 ballots. They will be inducted during Induction Weekend in Cooperstown (July 24–27), joining Jeff Kent, Joe Buck, and Paul Hoynes for the ceremony and related events.
Cooperstown shifts: nine-vote Hall of Fame ballot signals a new era
On his 2026 Hall of Fame ballot, the author explains nine votes (returnees Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, David Wright, Dustin Pedroia, Andy Pettitte; newcomers Félix Hernández, Torii Hunter) and why he passed on Hamels, Abreu, Buehrle, and Francisco Rodríguez. He argues voting is shifting from counting numbers to star power and peak greatness that changed teams, citing Jones, Utley, Pedroia, Rollins and Wright as examples. He defends Beltrán despite sign-stealing controversy, praises Pettitte’s durability and postseason impact, and uses Hunter vs. Jones and Hernández vs. Hunter comparisons to illustrate evolving criteria. He also notes Posey on deck and the ongoing redefinition of a Hall of Famer.
"Atlanta Braves Honor Andruw Jones with Number Retirement Ceremony and Seek Victory on Exciting Night"
The Atlanta Braves retired Andruw Jones' number, while Matt Olson inches closer to breaking Jones' franchise record for home runs in a season. Olson is having the best season of his career and is likely to secure a place in franchise history. In other Braves news, they lost to the Pirates, Allan Winans will start the rubbermatch, and Dylan Dodd was called up for Saturday's game. In MLB news, MacKenzie Gore was placed on the IL, the Rays' future stadium was discussed, Manny Machado may undergo elbow surgery, and Luis Severino will not return this year due to an oblique strain.