The National Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend begins Friday, 7/24 in Cooperstown, with this year’s celebration built around Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent.
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
The 2026 Hall of Fame class will have three members. Outfielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
While it's often tough to predict the results of a Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, it's clear there are only two candidates who have a legitimate shot to get the call this year.
While the 2025 class is preparing to be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., it's worth peeking ahead to see which MLB stars could find their places among baseball's immortals over the next three years.
Andruw Jones is a few steps away from polishing off an unprecedented run to Cooperstown. Jones’ time spent on the BBWAA Baseball Hall of Fame ballot rivals his career on the field.