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UK superfan Dave Shaw, who has passionately followed the Philadelphia Phillies for over a decade, is thrilled as his favorite team comes to London for the MLB London Series against the Mets. Shaw, who met his idol Chase Utley, is eager to welcome fellow fans and share his love for baseball, marking a significant moment in his fandom.
Bryce Harper, Chase Utley, and Rob McElhenney teamed up for a skit promoting the Phillies' upcoming MLB London Series against the New York Mets. The skit, inspired by McElhenney's character Mac from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," humorously addresses fan letters and features a playful rivalry over who gets to have a catch with Harper in London. The Phillies will play their first international series outside North America on June 8-9.
Chase Utley had a promising first showing in the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame voting, receiving 28.8% of votes, while Billy Wagner fell just short at 73.8% in his ninth year of eligibility. Utley and Wagner have potential for future induction, with Utley likely to gain momentum and Wagner possibly being elected in his final year in 2025. The Class of 2024 includes Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and manager Jim Leyland, with Utley's former teammate Jimmy Rollins receiving 14.8% of votes and Gary Sheffield finishing at 63.9% in his 10th and final year on the ballot.
The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame vote results are in, with Jim Leyland elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee and Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer selected by the BBWAA. Billy Wagner is likely to make it next year, while Manny Ramírez and Alex Rodriguez's chances seem slim. Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán saw gains, while Chase Utley had a decent first showing. David Wright survives, Torii Hunter and Jimmy Rollins had modest gains, and five players saw a decrease in votes. Gary Sheffield, in his 10th year on the ballot, couldn't overcome his PED ties and shoddy defense to make it to the Hall of Fame.
As a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America, Matt Snyder discusses his approach to Hall of Fame voting, including his stance on PEDs and the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. He outlines his hypothetical 10-player ballot, including players like Adrián Beltré, Carlos Beltrán, Joe Mauer, Gary Sheffield, and Andruw Jones, while also considering newcomers for next year's ballot.