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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Cooperstown Cred
Examining the Credentials of the Current and Future Candidates for the Hall of Fame
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Hall of Famers
MLB Debut 1997 thru 2004
Ichiro Suzuki’s Uniquely Superb Career
CC Sabathia: First-Ballot Hall of Famer
David Ortiz: An Obvious Hall of Famer
Why Roy Halladay Deserved to be a First Ballot Hall of Famer
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
MLB Debut 1993-96
Cooperstown Finally Opens its Doors to Closer Billy Wagner
Chipper Jones Joins Braves’ Hall of Fame Dynasty
Scott Rolen’s Hall of Fame Case: a Matter of WAR
Trevor Hoffman: Cooperstown Closer
Derek Jeter’s Career Filled with Hall of Fame Moments
Mariano Rivera: Mr. Unanimous
Vladimir Guerrero: Third Dominican Dandy in Cooperstown
MLB Debut 1981-1992
Cooperstown Justice: Fred McGriff is Getting Inducted into the Hall of Fame
Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame Case and the Impact of Coors Field
Jim Thome: Natural Hall of Fame Slugger
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
MLB Debut 1970-1980
RIP Hall of Famer Dave Parker: the COBRA dies at 74 (1951-2025)
RIP Rickey Henderson (1958-2024), Baseball’s Greatest Leadoff Hitter
Tim Raines’ Hall of Fame Day
Yes, Jack Morris Deserves His Hall of Fame Plaque
Finally, it’s Time for Trammell in Cooperstown
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
MLB Debut 1960-1969
Dick Allen is Finally Getting Inducted Into the Hall of Fame
Remembering the Terrific Tom Seaver
Ted Simmons: Finally a Hall of Famer
RIP Joe Morgan: Key Cog in the Big Red Machine
Rollie Fingers: World Series Closer Second to Only One
Redbird Royalty: Lou Brock (1939-2020)
Red Sox Hall of Fame Legend Carl Yastrzemski
Remembering Phil Niekro: 1939-2020
RIP Gaylord Perry (1938-2022): Cooperstown Spitballer, Allegedly
After Decades of Waiting, Tony Oliva is in the Hall of Fame
MLB Debut 1950-59
Tributes to Hank Aaron (1934-2021), Forever the Home Run King
Why Jim Kaat Deserves His Plaque in the Hall of Fame
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)
Remembering Whitey Ford: Chairman of the Board (1928-2020)
MLB Debut 1940-49
Say Hey: RIP Willie Mays (1931-2024)
Minnie Minoso Makes it to Cooperstown
35th Time a Charm: Gil Hodges Elected to the Hall of Fame
Phil Rizzuto: Hall of Fame Scooter
100 Years Ago: Jackie Robinson was Born
MLB Debut 1871-1939
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
2026 Candidates
Candidates with over 50% with the BBWAA in 2025
Defensive Whiz Andruw Jones Finally Makes the Hall of Fame
Carlos Beltran’s Hall of Fame Case and the Politics of Cheating
Second & Third Time BBWAA Candidates
Félix Hernández: Future King of Cooperstown?
The Hall of Fame Debate About Chase Utley
Does Dustin Pedroia Deserve a Plaque in the Hall of Fame?
David Wright: Cooperstown Cred for Mr. Met
Other Returning BBWAA Candidates
The Hall of Fame Case For and Against Jimmy Rollins
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?
What to do about Alex Rodriguez and the Hall of Fame?
Is there a Hall of Fame Case for Francisco Rodriguez?
2026 Eras Committee Candidates
Jeff Kent: The First Member of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026
Gary Sheffield Gets Another Shot at the Hall of Fame
Carlos Delgado is on the Hall of Fame Ballot
Should Donnie Baseball Be in the Hall of Fame?
Dale Murphy, Superstar from the 1980’s, is Still Outside the Hall of Fame
It’s Over: Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens Fall Far Short of the Hall of Fame
Fernando Valenzuela is on the Era Committee Hall of Fame Ballot
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?
Zack Greinke’s Hall of Fame Odds after Game 7 Disappointment
Miguel Cabrera Joins The Exclusive 3,000/500 Club
Forget Koufax Comps; Clayton Kershaw is Going to the Hall of Fame Anyway
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
Forget Politics: Curt Schilling is a Hall of Famer
Active Players
Freddie Freeman’s Hall of Fame Moment
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
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?
Archives from 2017-20
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