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Three Paths to Cooperstown: Beltrán, Jones and Kent Earn Hall of Fame Inductions
sports1 month ago

Three Paths to Cooperstown: Beltrán, Jones and Kent Earn Hall of Fame Inductions

On induction day in Cooperstown, Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent finally joined the Baseball Hall of Fame after long ballots: Beltrán overcame the 2017 Astros sign-stealing cloud, Jones endured a challenging BBWAA start before election, and Kent earned his spot via the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee after years on the writers’ ballot. The piece highlights Beltrán’s all-around game, Jones’ elite defense and power, and Kent’s historic second-base numbers, marking a historic triple induction on a single day.

via The New York Times|
#andruw-jones#baseball#carlos-beltran
From MVP to Cooperstown: Jeff Kent's Hall of Fame Moment
sports1 month ago

From MVP to Cooperstown: Jeff Kent's Hall of Fame Moment

Jeff Kent is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown alongside Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán, spotlighting his MVP-caliber career and record 377 homers as a second baseman. The piece also notes Kent's unlikely Survivor appearance, his long wait on the ballot, and his emotional reaction and plans for an upcoming speech among a hall-wide gathering of legends.

via USA Today|
#andruw-jones#baseball-hall-of-fame#carlos-beltran
sports7 months ago

Beltrán and Jones Earn Hall of Fame Spots in BBWAA Vote

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.

via baseballhall.org|
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Cooperstown shifts: nine-vote Hall of Fame ballot signals a new era
sports7 months ago

Cooperstown shifts: nine-vote Hall of Fame ballot signals a new era

On his 2026 Hall of Fame ballot, the author explains nine votes (returnees Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, David Wright, Dustin Pedroia, Andy Pettitte; newcomers Félix Hernández, Torii Hunter) and why he passed on Hamels, Abreu, Buehrle, and Francisco Rodríguez. He argues voting is shifting from counting numbers to star power and peak greatness that changed teams, citing Jones, Utley, Pedroia, Rollins and Wright as examples. He defends Beltrán despite sign-stealing controversy, praises Pettitte’s durability and postseason impact, and uses Hunter vs. Jones and Hernández vs. Hunter comparisons to illustrate evolving criteria. He also notes Posey on deck and the ongoing redefinition of a Hall of Famer.

via The New York Times|
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"Atlanta Braves Honor Andruw Jones with Number Retirement Ceremony and Seek Victory on Exciting Night"
sports3 years ago

"Atlanta Braves Honor Andruw Jones with Number Retirement Ceremony and Seek Victory on Exciting Night"

The Atlanta Braves retired Andruw Jones' number, while Matt Olson inches closer to breaking Jones' franchise record for home runs in a season. Olson is having the best season of his career and is likely to secure a place in franchise history. In other Braves news, they lost to the Pirates, Allan Winans will start the rubbermatch, and Dylan Dodd was called up for Saturday's game. In MLB news, MacKenzie Gore was placed on the IL, the Rays' future stadium was discussed, Manny Machado may undergo elbow surgery, and Luis Severino will not return this year due to an oblique strain.

via Battery Power|
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