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Way-too-early Baseball HOF projections for 2026, 2027, 2028

Way-too-early Baseball Hall of Fame projections for 2026, 2027, 2028

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.

One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration
One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration
All-MLB Hall of Fame team: Which legends make the cut?
Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 22
Red Sox pitcher sounds off on disgruntled sports bettors

Red Sox pitcher sounds off on disgruntled sports bettors

Lucas Giolito is tired of hearing from angry sports bettors, and the Boston Red Sox pitcher says he recently spoke with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred about his concerns.

Phillies beat Red Sox on unusual walk-off interference call
Red Sox pitcher's rehab paused due to new pronator strain
Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?
The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 22
Rich Hill continues carving his place in MLB history

Rich Hill continues carving his place in MLB history

As soon as Rich Hill throws his first pitch for the Kansas City Royals, he will have made major league history.

Hill returns to majors with Royals against his first team, the Cubs
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Last 40-home run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Last 40-home run season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the last players to hit 40 or more home runs for every MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz
The 'Last Cy Young winner for every MLB team' quiz
The 'MLB second basemen with the most home runs in a season' quiz
Eugenio Suarez News / Yardbarker / July 22
Top landing spots for Eugenio Suarez at MLB trade deadline

Top landing spots for Eugenio Suarez at MLB trade deadline

Suarez will be among the most coveted trade candidates this season.

Diamondbacks' latest loss should seal team's trade deadline fate
One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration
Cubs star hits bump in breakout season with knee injury
25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline
The 'Last 40-home run season by MLB team' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / July 22
Bo Bichette heaps praise onto 2025 Blue Jays amid recent surge

Bo Bichette heaps praise onto 2025 Blue Jays amid recent surge

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball, and one of their stars had some high praise for this iteration of the club.

One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration
25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline
The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / July 22
Diamondbacks' latest loss should seal team's trade deadline fate

Diamondbacks' latest loss should seal team's trade deadline fate

The Diamondbacks need to see the writing on the wall.

One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration
25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline
The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 22
Francisco Alvarez addresses how demotion 'changed' him 

Mets' Francisco Alvarez addresses how minor-league demotion 'changed' him 

The New York Mets recalled catcher Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse in an attempt to give their lineup a spark.

Mets' reported willingness to trade from infield depth could produce win-win scenarios
One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration
Mets' Pete Alonso shares promising update about right hand contusion
25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / July 22
Yankees trade options expand with Twins fire sale

Yankees trade options expand with Twins fire sale

While not exactly one-stop shopping, the Yankees could address multiple needs ahead of the MLB trade deadline with a call to the Twins.

Top landing spots for Eugenio Suarez at MLB trade deadline
Miserable fifth inning shows where Yankees are most vulnerable
One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration
25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline
The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz
St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / July 22
Cardinals first baseman has high praise for rookie pitcher

Cardinals first baseman has high praise for rookie pitcher

After spending most of the 2025 season traveling between Triple-A and the majors, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy made another great start on Monday and caught the attention of at least one of his teammates.

Cardinals POBO staying 'fluid' and 'open-minded' as deadline looms
Cardinals have tough decision to make with Ryan Helsley
One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration
25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline
The 'Most strikeouts in the 2010s' quiz
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22
Phillies beat Red Sox on unusual walk-off interference call

Phillies beat Red Sox on unusual walk-off interference call

The Philadelphia Phillies found a very creative way to win a game on Monday.

This incredible fact adds to Philadelphia's wild walk-off win
Miserable fifth inning shows where Yankees are most vulnerable
Cubs star hits a bump in his breakout season with knee injury
Cardinals POBO staying 'open-minded' and 'fluid' as trade deadline looms
The Tigers need to find a way to keep this free-agent bargain
Mets' willingness to trade from infield depth could produce win-win scenarios
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 21
One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration

One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration

Yardbarker's MLB writers look at identifying one player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration. 

...and one player from each AL club
Most egregious HOF snubs by position
Ichiro, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall Of Fame
Ichiro 'honored' for induction in same month of Japanese exhibit opening
All-MLB Hall of Fame team: Which legends make the cut?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 21
This incredible fact adds to wild Phillies walk-off win

This incredible fact adds to wild Phillies walk-off win

Walk-off catcher interferences don't happen often. Unless you're Philadelphia Phillies rookie first baseman Otto Kemp.

Phillies beat Red Sox on unusual walk-off interference call
The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 21
Miserable fifth inning shows where Yankees are most vulnerable

Miserable fifth inning shows where Yankees are most vulnerable

A brutal fifth inning in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays highlighted the New York Yankees' potential fatal flaw.

Blue Jays down Yankees for club-best 11th straight home win
One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration
The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history
The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22
Red-hot Brewers blank Mariners to extend win streak to 11 games 

Red-hot Brewers blank Mariners to extend win streak to 11 games 

The Milwaukee Brewers continue to show no signs of slowing down, becoming the first National League team to win 60 games.

One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
The 'National League batting champions since 1993' quiz
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The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz
The 'Single-season sack leaders by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Single-season sack leaders by NFL team' quiz
The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz
 The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz
The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz
 The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 21
All-MLB Hall of Fame team: Which legends make the cut?

All-MLB Hall of Fame team: Which legends make the cut?

Baseball's next Hall of Fame class will be enshrined for posterity on Sunday in Cooperstown, New York.

One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration
One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration
Ten most egregious MLB Hall of Fame snubs by position
The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series 
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 21
Cubs star hits bump in breakout season with knee injury

Cubs star hits bump in breakout season with knee injury

Chicago Cubs breakout star centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hadn't been slowed this season until Monday.  

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline
Chicago Cubs in 'extremely strong position' for trade deadline pickups, per insider
One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration
The 'MLB active 200-home run club members' quiz
St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / July 21
Cardinals staying 'fluid' and 'open-minded' as deadline looms

Cardinals POBO staying 'fluid' and 'open-minded' as deadline looms

St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said he is getting an increased number of phone calls as the MLB trade deadline approaches.

Cardinals have tough decision to make with Ryan Helsley
One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
The 'Most recent 40-home run season by MLB team' quiz
Gleyber Torres News / Yardbarker / July 21
Tigers need to find way to keep free-agent bargain

Tigers need to find way to keep free-agent bargain

He has been a catalyst for the Tigers.

Paul Skenes tries to lift skidding Pirates against MLB's best in Tigers
Tigers first team to 60 wins thanks to another Tarik Skubal gem
Tigers sign former Pirates reliever to minor league contract
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
The '2025 American League All-Stars' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 21
Mets' reported willingness to trade from infield depth could produce win-win scenarios

Mets' reported willingness to trade from infield depth could produce win-win scenarios

The Mets are reportedly open to moving from their surplus of young infield talent — and teams should be lining up at the door.

Mets' Pete Alonso shares promising update about right hand contusion
One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration
One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration
25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline
The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 21
One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration

One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration

Yardbarker's MLB writers look at identifying one player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration. 

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series 
Mets' Pete Alonso shares promising update about right hand contusion
Yankees find their footing with series win over Braves
The 'MLB leaders in Gold Gloves' quiz
One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration
MLB News / ChiCitySports / July 21
Report: Cubs in three-way race to trade for third baseman

Report: Cubs in three-way race to trade for third baseman

The Chicago Cubs continue to explore options for help at third base amid uncertainty surrounding Matt Shaw. The rookie is 4-for-32 at-bat in July, with three of those hits coming against the Boston Red Sox this weekend after the All-Star break.

MLB insider says Eugenio Suarez 'fits' this NL Central team
What would a trade for Suarez cost the Cubs?
Shota Imanaga, slugging Cubs overpower Red Sox
The 20 greatest in-game traditions in MLB
The 'MLB pitcher with complete games in 2024' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 21
Pete Alonso shares promising update about right hand contusion

Mets' Pete Alonso shares promising update about right hand contusion

New York Mets fans were understandably concerned when they learned ahead of the club's series finale versus the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday that Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was out of the starting lineup due to a right hand contusion.

Mets Notebook: Soto’s baserunning, Peterson, winning with small ball
Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 20
Aaron Judge ties former Yankee with latest HR blast

Aaron Judge ties former Yankee with latest home-run blast

Judge moved up the franchise history books on Sunday.

Tigers first team to 60 wins thanks to another Tarik Skubal gem
Pirates hit historic lows after getting swept by White Sox
Report: Phillies agree to a deal with this World Series-champion pitcher
Braves coach under microscope for incident with Yankees star
This bold Dodgers move creates change for Shohei Ohtani
Clayton Kershaw calls out team after getting swept by Brewers
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / July 20
Diamondbacks GM makes his trade deadline hopes clear

Diamondbacks GM makes his trade deadline hopes clear

Arizona Diamondbacks executive vice president and general manager Mike Hazen discussed his hopes for the upcoming trade deadline.

Cardinals have a tough decision to make with closer Ryan Helsley
Phillies cannot trade Kyle Schwarber
Are the Braves giving up on a potential Marcell Ozuna trade?
Report: Yankees are interested in trading for this All-Star slugger
Dodgers are pursuing high-end bullpen upgrades at deadline
25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

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