Tag Archives: Hall of Fame

Three new Hall of Famers

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations all around. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame ballot boom was back in a big way with the announcement of a three-person Class of 2024 on Tuesday night. Masterful third baseman Adrián Beltré and decorated Twins … Continue reading →

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Jim Leyland elected to the Hall of Fame

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations! Jim Leyland, the longtime manager who guided the Florida Marlins to the 1997 World Series title, was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Sunday. Leyland was named on 15 of 16 ballots in the election process during a … Continue reading →

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Scott Rolen elected to the Hall of Fame

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

Well deserved. The hot corner has historically had a high bar for National Baseball Hall of Fame entry. But in 2023, Scott Rolen made the cut and completed a meteoric rise in support in his time on the Baseball Writers’ … Continue reading →

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Fred McGriff elected to the Hall of Fame

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations to him. “The Crime Dog” finally had his day. In Fred McGriff’s first second chance at the National Baseball Hall of Fame voting process, the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee did what the Baseball Writers’ Association did not. McGriff … Continue reading →

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Your 2023 Hall of Fame ballot is out

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Should be a quieter year, at least for the writers. The National Baseball Hall of Fame revealed the 2023 Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame ballot on Monday, with several notable names appearing for the first time, as … Continue reading →

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David Ortiz elected to MLB Hall of Fame

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations, Big Papi. With the process still tainted by the steroid era, David Ortiz was the lone player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame this year, while others like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were shut out. “Big Papi” … Continue reading →

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MLB Hall of Fame rights a couple of wrongs

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations, Buck O’Neil and Minnie Minoso, and the four other new Hall members. Six candidates earned election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday via the Eras Committee process, it was announced today on MLB Network. Gil Hodges, … Continue reading →

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The Hall of Fame 2022 ballot

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Should be another interesting year. The ballot for the 2022 BBWAA Baseball Hall of Fame class was released Monday. The 30-player ballot is headlined by some huge names in their 10th and final year on the ballot — Curt Schilling, … Continue reading →

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No Hall of Famers this year

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Better luck next year. On Tuesday, the Baseball Writers Association of America revealed the 2021 Hall of Fame voting results. No players appeared on at least 75 percent of this year’s ballots, meaning no one will earn induction through the … Continue reading →

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MLB recognizes Negro Leagues as official major leagues

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

A long time coming. Major League Baseball has long celebrated the legacy of the Negro Leagues. But for the first time, MLB is officially recognizing that the quality of the segregation-era circuits was comparable to its own product from that … Continue reading →

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The Hall of Fame 2021 ballot

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Always a favorite time of the year. While the 2021 ballot announced Monday features former All-Stars such as Torii Hunter, Tim Hudson, Mark Buehrle and Barry Zito, none of its first-timers is an obvious Hall of Famer. The crowded crush … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Rudy T!

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Long overdue. 2-Time NBA Champion First place medal Gold Medalist Medium star 5-Time NBA All Star A HALL OF FAMER! — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) 11:37 AM – 04 April 2020 At last, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame no longer … Continue reading →

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Jeter, Walker elected to Hall of Fame

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations. Derek Jeter received the second-highest plurality in the history of Baseball Writers’ Association of America voting for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in being elected Tuesday along with Larry Walker in the 2020 balloting verified by Ernst & … Continue reading →

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Marvin Miller makes the Hall of Fame

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Finally. Earned admiration can take time to reveal itself within the voting system that creates a National Baseball Hall of Fame class. For years, the late union leader Marvin Miller’s indisputable role in reshaping the sport was acknowledged everywhere but … Continue reading →

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It’s unanimous for Mariano Rivera

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Outstanding, and truly deserved. Mariano Rivera stands alone in National Baseball Hall of Fame history as the only player ever voted in unanimously by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. But he’ll be far from alone on the induction day … Continue reading →

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Harold Baines? Seriously?

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

I’m stunned. Harold Baines was given a save as big as any Lee Smith ever posted. In a vote sure to spark renewed cries of cronyism at Cooperstown, Baines surprisingly was picked for the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday … Continue reading →

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The Hall of Fame 2019 ballot

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

It’s that time of year again. The most dominant reliever in baseball history is among those with a chance to make it to Cooperstown next summer. Mariano Rivera leads the newcomers to the ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame’s … Continue reading →

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MLB Hall of Fame Today’s Game ballot for 2018

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Time now for a far less stressful election season. The Today’s Game Era ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame was revealed Monday, comprised of a combination of 10 players, managers and an owner who will receive consideration to … Continue reading →

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Tina Thompson

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations to original Houston Comet Tina Thompson for her selection to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Tina Thompson was honored for her stellar college, professional and Olympic career when she was named to the 2018 Class of the Naismith Memorial … Continue reading →

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Hall calls for four more

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Congrats to all. Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome and Trevor Hoffman were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, it was announced Wednesday. Jones and Thome were both elected in their first year of eligibility. This is the fourth … Continue reading →

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Morris and Trammell elected to the Hall of Fame

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

The Modern Era committee has spoken. Fittingly, Jack Morris reached the Hall of Fame in extra innings. Morris was elected to the Hall by its Modern Era committee on Sunday along with former Detroit Tigers teammate Alan Trammell, completing a … Continue reading →

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The Modern Era Hall of Fame ballot

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

A little bonus baseball content as we head into the long, dark off-season. Nine former big league players and one executive comprise the 10-name Modern Baseball Era ballot to be reviewed and voted upon Dec. 10 at the Baseball Winter … Continue reading →

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Bagwell, Raines, Pudge elected to Hall of Fame

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations! The most exclusive team in sports has five new members. Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez join John Schuerholz and Bud Selig as the Class of 2017. Today’s Game Era candidates, John Schuerholz and Allan H. “Bud” Selig … Continue reading →

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Bud Selig elected to MLB Hall of Fame

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Ugh. Bud Selig, the folksy former commissioner of Major League Baseball who presided over an unprecedented period of expansion, innovation and turmoil in the sport, was elected to the Hall of Fame on Sunday by the hall’s restructured veterans committee … Continue reading →

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Hall of Fame 2017 ballot

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The end of the year always brings a new Hall of Fame ballot with it. Prominent names, old and new, highlight the annual ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, which was released Monday and mailed to eligible members … Continue reading →

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Hall of Fame revamps Veterans Committee

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Sounds reasonable, but we’ll see. Baseball’s Hall of Fame has again revamped its veterans’ committees to increase consideration for more contemporary players, managers, umpires and executives. Under the change announced Saturday by the Hall’s board of directors, there will be … Continue reading →

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Sheryl Swoopes elected to Basketball Hall of Fame

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations! Swoopes, who contributed to the Comets’ memorable run of four WNBA championships after the league was established in 1997, winning three league MVP awards, and who played on three Olympic gold medal-winning teams, said she was proud to be … Continue reading →

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Yao Ming elected to Basketball Hall of Fame

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations! Ground-breaking former Rockets center Yao Ming has been elected for inductions in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, a person with knowledge of the voting confirmed on Wednesday. Yao, the first player taken in the 2002 draft who became … Continue reading →

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Griffey and Piazza reach the Hall, Bagwell and Raines come close

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations to the new inductees. Ken Griffey Jr., the sixth-leading home run hitter in history and one of the most complete players of his generation, and power-hitting catcher Mike Piazza were elected Wednesday to baseball’s Hall of Fame. Griffey set … Continue reading →

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Pete Rose remains banned from baseball

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

No argument from me. Rob Manfred, the commissioner of Major League Baseball, has decided not to lift the permanent ban imposed on Pete Rose more than a quarter-century ago, meaning the player with more hits than anyone else in the … Continue reading →

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2016 Hall of Fame ballot

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

The other election of importance going on right now. Under new voting rules established this summer by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the annual Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot was released Monday on the earliest date in recent … Continue reading →

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The latest Pete Rose revelations

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

He bet on Reds games while he was still a player, despite his loud assertions to the contrary. For 26 years, Pete Rose has kept to one story: He never bet on baseball while he was a player. Yes, he … Continue reading →

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Hall calls for Biggio

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Third time’s the charm. Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday, the first time since 1955 writers selected four players in one year. Johnson, Martinez and Smoltz earned induction … Continue reading →

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The frontlogged Hall of Fame ballot

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Here are all of the eligible candidates for the MLB Hall of Fame class of 2015: Here are the first-time eligible players, in alphabetical order: Rich Aurillia Aaron Boone Tony Clark Carlos Delgado Jermaine Dye Darin Erstad Cliff Floyd Nomar … Continue reading →

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