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Beltrán, Jones and Kent Join Baseball Hall of Fame

Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent were enshrined in Cooperstown, completing journeys that blended on‑field brilliance with off‑field narratives that shaped their paths to the Hall.

Jul 26, 2026

Hall of Fame 2026: Beltrán, Jones, Kent to Be Enshrined in Cooperstown

The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on July 26 at 1:30 p.m. ET in Cooperstown, New York, and will be streamed live on MLB Network, MLB.com and the MLB app. The event will honor Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent, each of whom left an indelible mark on the game.

Jul 25, 2026

Record Hall of Fame Homecoming Brings Legends to Cooperstown

From July 24‑27, Cooperstown will host an unprecedented reunion of Hall of Fame members, featuring the induction of Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent, live televised ceremonies, and a series of prestigious awards honoring figures like Joe Buck and Bill White.

Jul 25, 2026

Paul Hoynes Honored with BWAA Career Excellence Award

Paul Hoynes, a veteran Cleveland baseball writer, receives the BWAA Career Excellence Award, reflecting a career spanning 6,000 stories, a fight with cancer, and a deep connection to the city’s baseball culture.

Jul 23, 2026

Paul Hoynes to Receive BWAA Career Excellence Award

Longtime Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com writer Paul Hoynes will be honored with the Baseball Writers' Association of America’s Career Excellence Award, a testament to his 43‑year dedication to the sport.

Jul 23, 2026

Ross Barnes Deserves Hall of Fame Induction

Despite a career cut short by illness, Ross Barnes dominated early baseball, hit the first National League home run and helped secure the league’s inaugural title. His case fuels a growing argument to adjust Hall of Fame eligibility criteria.

May 17, 2026