2026 BASEBALL HALL OF FAME BALLOT: 10 THINGS TO KNOW, INCLUDING THE NEWCOMERS, THE PED GUYS AND A PREDICTION
✍️ The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot has been revealed, featuring 15 returning players and 12 newcomers. The article discusses the prospects of several players, including Cole Hamels, Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Alex Rodríguez, and predicts that Beltrán will be the only inductee.
👉 Cole Hamels is considered the top candidate, with a strong on-field resume and a World Series ring.
👉 Carlos Beltrán is expected to make a significant gain in his vote percentage, despite being connected to the 2017 Astros sign-stealing scandal.
👉 Andruw Jones is struggling to gain traction, with a plateauing vote percentage and a limited window to make a significant gain.
👉 Alex Rodríguez is expected to struggle to gain momentum, due to his PED ties and limited voting history.
👉 Chase Utley is expected to make a significant gain, with a strong on-field resume and a relatively clean voting history.
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