It was only Beltrán's third year on the ballot — the maximum is 10 — so the graceful outfielder is in good shape to make it eventually. And next year should work in his favor because there probably ...

First-time eligible candidates in 2026 include Cole Hamels, Rick Porcello and Gio Gonzalez. The best returning pitcher next year is Andy Pettitte, who has received 31.6 percent of the public vote ...

Also newly eligible next year are Matt Kemp, the runner-up to Braun for that MVP, as well as 2016 Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello and longtime Kansas City Royals standout Alex Gordon. Manny ...

Also newly eligible next year are Matt Kemp, the runner-up to Braun for that MVP, as well as 2016 Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello and longtime Kansas City Royals standout Alex Gordon.

Ichiro Suzuki joins Derek Jeter as one vote shy of becoming the first position player to appear on all ballots. St. Louis Cardinals great Albert Pujols, in 2028, is likely to be next best chance.

Next year Rick Porcello will be among those eligible for the Hall of Fame, and though it’s not expected to be a particularly strong ballot, the 2016 Cy Young Award winner is probably a long shot ...

Also newly eligible next year are Matt Kemp, the runner-up to Braun for that MVP, as well as 2016 Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello and longtime Kansas City Royals standout Alex Gordon.

along with Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello and outfielders Nick Markakis, Hunter Pence, Shin-Soo Choo and Alex Gordon. In 2027, San Francisco Giants executive and former MVP Buster Posey ...