Jan 21, 2025 · The Baseball Writers' Association of America announced the 2025 Hall of Fame Class on Tuesday, with Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dick Allen and…

Jan 23, 2025 · Former Philadelphia Phillies closer Billy Wagner is headed to the Hall of Fame. Next year, another forner Phillies pitcher is on the ballot for the first-time. Cole Hamels highlights the first-time eligibles for 2026.

Jan 13, 2025 · The next class of players eligible for voting is largely underwhelming, and is highlighted by Cole Hamels. Cole Hamels has the most interesting case of newcomers with nearly 60 bWAR, nearly 50 JAWS, and over 2,500 strikeouts, and nearly a 125 ERA+ in his career.

Jan 21, 2025 · Left-hander Cole Hamels and outfielder Ryan Braun headline the class eligible for the Hall of Fame for the first time next year. ... Billy Wagner. 325. 82.5. Carlos Beltrán. 277. 70.3. Andruw ...

Jan 22, 2025 · 5) Cole Hamels leads the 2026 ballot newcomers Hamels may hope to follow in Sabathia's footsteps as an ace left-hander who becomes a first-ballot inductee. However, his body of work isn't as strong as Sabathia largely because the former didn't pitch as long -- Sabathia made 138 more starts and threw about 900 more regular-season innings.

Jan 22, 2025 · Players joining the ballot in 2026 include Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp. Suzuki received 393 of 394 votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Sabathia was on 342 ballots...

Jan 21, 2025 · The Baseball Hall of Fame's 2025 class is official with Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner voted in, meaning it's already time to look ahead to next year's ballot.

Jan 21, 2025 · Utley, Rollins, and Abreu will be up for consideration again next year, with former Phillies ace Cole Hamels poised to be added to the ballot. The ultimate baseball honor was 10 years in the making for Wagner, who recently described the highs and lows of the drawn-out process as a “nightmare.”

Jan 22, 2025 · As revealed Tuesday night, the Baseball Writers' Association of America voted in former Phillies closer Billy Wagner in his 10th and final year of eligibility.

Jan 21, 2025 · It took Billy Wagner all 10 years on the ballot, but he's a Hall of Famer. ... among first-timers, Cole Hamels will have support. But it might be a long slog for the cases of both former Phillies ...