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Examining the Credentials of the Current and Future Candidates for the Hall of Fame
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Hall of Famers
Players from 2001-2018
Scott Rolen’s Hall of Fame Case: a Matter of WAR
David Ortiz: An Obvious Hall of Famer
Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame Case and the Impact of Coors Field
Derek Jeter’s Career Filled with Hall of Fame Moments
Mariano Rivera: Mr. Unanimous
Chipper Jones Joins Braves’ Hall of Fame Dynasty
Why Roy Halladay Deserved to be a First Ballot Hall of Famer
Trevor Hoffman: Cooperstown Closer
Adrian Beltre: Headliner for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Joe Mauer is Going to the Hall of Fame
Todd Helton Puts to Rest Coors Field Hall of Fame Debate
Players from 1991-2005
Cooperstown Justice: Fred McGriff is Getting Inducted into the Hall of Fame
Jim Thome: Natural Hall of Fame Slugger
Vladimir Guerrero: Third Dominican Dandy in Cooperstown
Edgar Martinez: Finally in the Hall of Fame
Randy Johnson: Cooperstown’s Intimidating Lefty
Mike Mussina Joins a Quartet of 2019 BBWAA Hall of Famers
Bagwell Joins Biggio in Cooperstown
Iván the Great
Players from 1981-1995
Yes, Jack Morris Deserves His Hall of Fame Plaque
Finally, it’s Time for Trammell in Cooperstown
Tim Raines’ Hall of Fame Day
The Unique Hall of Fame Career of Dennis Eckersley
RIP Bruce Sutter: Split-Fingered Pioneer (1953-2022)
Lee Smith is Elected to the Hall of Fame
Don’t Hate: Harold Baines is in the Hall of Fame
Players from 1965-1984
Why Jim Kaat Deserves His Plaque in the Hall of Fame
Ted Simmons: Finally a Hall of Famer
Remembering the Terrific Tom Seaver
RIP Joe Morgan: Key Cog in the Big Red Machine
Redbird Royalty: Lou Brock (1939-2020)
Red Sox Hall of Fame Legend Carl Yastrzemski
Rollie Fingers: World Series Closer Second to Only One
Remembering Phil Niekro: 1939-2020
RIP Gaylord Perry (1938-2022): Cooperstown Spitballer, Allegedly
Players from 1961-1975
Say Hey: RIP Willie Mays (1931-2024)
Tributes to Hank Aaron (1934-2021), Forever the Home Run King
Redbird Royalty: Bob Gibson (1935-2020)
RIP Brooks Robinson (1937-2023)
Tiger Great Al Kaline Dies at Age 85
Hall of Famer Frank Robinson Passes Away at 83
Stretch: Hall of Famer Willie McCovey
RIP Orlando Cepeda (1937-2024)
After Decades of Waiting, Tony Oliva is in the Hall of Fame
Players from 1946-60
Minnie Minoso Makes it to Cooperstown
35th Time a Charm: Gil Hodges Elected to the Hall of Fame
Remembering Whitey Ford: Chairman of the Board (1928-2020)
Phil Rizzuto: Hall of Fame Scooter
100 Years Ago: Jackie Robinson was Born
Players from 1871-1950
Bob Feller’s Rapid Path to the Hall of Fame
Hall of Famer Red Ruffing, World Series Star
Burleigh Grimes: Ol’ Stubblebeard
Hall of Famer Jim O’Rourke: Yale Law Grad in a Blue Collar Game
Candidates
2025 Candidates
First Time Candidates
Ichiro Suzuki’s Uniquely Superb Career
In His Final Season, Has CC Sabathia Crossed the Hall of Fame Finish Line?
Dustin Pedroia Retires: Will he Make the Hall of Fame?
Félix Hernández: No Longer a Future King of Cooperstown
Ian Kinsler Retires as a Long-Shot Hall of Fame Candidate
Candidates with over 50% in 2024
Billy Wagner Moves Closer to Cooperstown
Andruw Jones: Best Defensive Center Fielder Ever?
Carlos Beltran’s Hall of Fame Case and the Politics of Cheating
Second & Third Time Candidates
The Hall of Fame Debate About Chase Utley
What to do about Alex Rodriguez and the Hall of Fame?
The Hall of Fame Case For and Against Jimmy Rollins
Is there a Hall of Fame Case for Francisco Rodriguez?
David Wright: Cooperstown Cred for Mr. Met
Other Returning Candidates
The Polarizing Hall of Fame Case of Omar Vizquel
Andy Pettitte’s Complicated Hall of Fame Case
Will Manny Ramirez Ever Be Manny in Cooperstown?
The Cooperstown Candidacy for Mark Buehrle
Don’t Laugh: Bobby Abreu’s Hall of Fame Case
Spider-Man: Does Torii Hunter Have a Hall of Fame Case?
Eras Committee Candidates
Dick Allen is Finally Elected to the Hall of Fame
RIP Luis Tiant (1940-2024): a Tribute to El Tiante
Should Tommy John be Known as a Hall of Famer or Just a Surgical Procedure?
Clean Slate: Steve Garvey Still Hoping for Hall of Fame Call
Cobra: Dave Parker Finally Strikes at Cooperstown
Ken Boyer: Underappreciated Star, Hall of Fame Candidate
Future Candidates
Future BBWAA Candidates (2026-30)
Appreciating Albert Pujols’ Hall of Fame Career
Has Yadier Molina Successfully Framed His Hall of Fame Case?
Buster Posey Retires: What are his Hall of Fame Chances?
Freddie Freeman’s Hall of Fame Moment
Future Eras Committee Candidates
Dusty Baker Gets His Ring, Clinches His Plaque in Cooperstown
Bruce Bochy Puts a Cherry on His Cooperstown Sundae with His 4th World Championship
Jeff Kent, after 10 Tries, Fails to Make the Hall of Fame
It’s Over: Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens Fall Far Short of the Hall of Fame
Forget Politics: Curt Schilling is a Hall of Famer
Dale Murphy, Superstar from the 1980’s, is Still Outside the Hall of Fame
Should Donnie Baseball Be in the Hall of Fame?
Active Players
Mike Trout, now 30, already a future Hall of Famer
Max Scherzer Adds Another Milestone to His Hall of Fame Case
Justin Verlander’s Inexorable March towards the Hall of Fame
Forget Koufax Comps; Clayton Kershaw is Going to the Hall of Fame Anyway
Zack Greinke’s Hall of Fame Odds after Game 7 Disappointment
Hall of Fame Chances for Bryce Harper, Now a Postseason Star
Manny Machado to San Diego; did the Padres sign a Future Hall of Famer?
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