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New York’s Mets are exploring a broad field for their next full-time manager after firing Carlos Mendoza, with candidates including Carlos Beltrán, Albert Pujols, David Ross, Alex Cora, and Brandon Hyde, plus others like Omar López and Rocco Baldelli. The search weighs experience against first-time managers, while interim Andy Green returns to the front office as the club moves toward a long-term skipper.
On Hall of Fame day, Carlos Beltrán acknowledges the 2017 Astros sign-stealing scandal will forever be tied to him but says it doesn’t define the person he is, highlighting his 20-year career and his Puerto Rico high school as his legacy.
Bleacher Nation’s Brett Taylor argues that Carlos Beltrán’s Hall of Fame induction reframes the discussion of the Astros’ 2017 sign‑stealing scandal, while Alex Bregman’s Cubs signing adds a layered redemption arc; the piece says perceptions of culpability in baseball have evolved, but the scandal’s shadow still lingers and Beltrán’s induction underscores the complex, nuanced attitudes toward players involved.
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame.
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in the 2026 BBWAA election, receiving 358 votes (84.2%) and 333 votes (78.4%) on 425 ballots. They will be inducted during Induction Weekend in Cooperstown (July 24–27), joining Jeff Kent, Joe Buck, and Paul Hoynes for the ceremony and related events.
Sports columnist Joel Sherman explains how his approach to the 2026 Hall of Fame ballot has evolved, emphasizing that each voter's ballot is a personal decision and acknowledging the era's steroid controversy while considering players such as Carlos Beltrán and Chase Utley.
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.
The New York Mets are determined to sign Juan Soto in free agency, with executive Carlos Beltran stating the team will do "everything necessary" to acquire the superstar slugger. Backed by owner Steve Cohen's financial resources, the Mets are poised to compete with the Yankees and other teams for Soto, who is expected to command a record-breaking contract. Cohen and Mets star Francisco Lindor are set to meet with Soto in California as part of their recruitment efforts.
Billy Wagner narrowly missed induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his ninth year of eligibility, falling five votes short of the 75 percent threshold. Former Mets Carlos Beltrán and David Wright also did not receive enough votes for induction, with Beltrán's support increasing to 57.1 percent in his second year on the ballot. Wagner, a standout left-handed reliever, has one year of eligibility remaining to reach the threshold. Other former Mets, including José Reyes and Bartolo Colón, did not receive enough votes to remain on the ballot, while Gary Sheffield fell short in his 10th and final year of eligibility.
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.
New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has said that prospect Mark Vientos is on the team's radar, with special assistant Carlos Beltran scheduled to watch him play at Triple-A Syracuse this weekend. Vientos has an OPS of 1.148 with nine doubles and nine homers in 27 games with Syracuse. However, Eppler added that they don't want to promote Vientos or anyone else and then not have him play regularly. The team is also hopeful that Brooks Raley will be able to come off the IL when he's eligible on May 13.