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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.
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.
Baseball writer Ken Rosenthal argues that the 2026 Hall of Fame voting should prize peak performance and postseason impact over career length, detailing his ballot decisions (Pettitte, Buehrle, Hamels, Hernández) and ongoing debates about players with shorter primes, PED suspensions, and how era changes shape who belongs in Cooperstown.
Newsday ran an unofficial reader poll for the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, allowing subscribers to vote up to 10 players (with the option to submit a blank ballot) under the 75% induction threshold. A total of 448 ballots were cast; the article outlines who readers voted for, the overall results, and how Newsday's eligible voters cast their ballots.
The Athletic’s 12 BBWAA voters explain their 2026 Hall of Fame ballots, showcasing a range of criteria—from peak performance and longevity to character and context—while weighing PED-era legacies and modern pitcher evaluation, with selections spanning Félix Hernández, Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, Bobby Abreu and others as the class anticipation builds.
Pat Murphy has become the first Milwaukee Brewers manager to win the Manager of the Year Award in BBWAA voting history, which dates back to 1983. Despite previous Brewers managers finishing as runners-up seven times, Murphy's achievement marks a significant milestone for the team. He is also notable for being one of the few award winners who did not play in the major leagues. The voting, conducted before postseason play, saw Murphy receive the most first-place votes, securing his win over other contenders like Mike Shildt and Carlos Mendoza.
Stephen Vogt, in his first season as manager of the Cleveland Guardians, has been named the American League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Vogt is the third first-year manager in the AL to win this award, joining Jeff Banister and Rocco Baldelli. This is the fifth time a Cleveland manager has received this honor, with Vogt following in the footsteps of Terry Francona and Eric Wedge. Vogt was the only manager to appear on every ballot, securing the award with 142 points.
New York Yankees' pitcher Luis Gil narrowly won the American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award, edging out Baltimore Orioles' Colton Cowser by five points in one of the closest elections since the BBWAA adopted a three-player ballot in 1980. This victory marks the 10th time a Yankees player has received this honor, the most in the AL. Gil is the fifth Dominican-born player to win the award and the second pitcher, following Neftali Feliz in 2010.
The Baseball Writers Association of America has announced the finalists for the 2024 MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year awards. Notable developments include Emmanuel Clase's rare top-three Cy Young finish as a reliever and Paul Skenes' impressive rookie season earning him a Cy Young finalist spot. Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are favorites for MVP, while the Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year awards remain open. Winners will be announced from November 18 to 21.
The Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) will announce the winners of its 2024 annual awards live on MLB Network, starting at 6 p.m. ET on specified dates. The awards include the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP, with top contenders listed for each category. Voting was completed before the postseason.
The results of the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame vote will be revealed on Tuesday evening, with predictions indicating that Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton are likely to be inducted. Gary Sheffield is expected to fall short, while Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán are seen as paving the way for future enshrinement. The reveal will be broadcast on MLB Network and can be live streamed on fubo.