The Baseball Hall of Fame was made for Ichiro Suzuki. Will perfect candidate be unanimous?
It’s tempting to say Ichiro Suzuki, with his detached sense of cool, record-breaking hitting prowess and 28 seasons of excellence on both sides of the globe, was made for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Probably more accurate to say the Hall of Fame was made for him.
Baseball Hall of Fame ballots 2025: The Athletic’s voters explain their selections
Twelve of our writers and editors reveal their Hall of Fame ballots and discuss some of the thinking behind their votes.
My Hall of Fame ballot includes one of the most overlooked stars of his time
Bobby Abreu might be the most overlooked player from the 1990s and 2000s. He’s one of eight players I selected on the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot. Abreu earned just two All-Star Game selections during his 18-year major league career despite recording an OPS over .
My Hall of Fame ballot: Ichiro was top 10 all time, volume helps Sabathia, and the cases for the Phillies
Ichiro might be the only inductee this summer. Fine, he deserves the spotlight. But we get 10 votes. Here are mine, ranked, with an explanation for each.
Stark: My 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot — the 10 players I voted for, and why
I filled up all 10 slots on my Hall of Fame ballot this year. This is that column where I let you in on which 10 boxes I checked.
Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: Why I voted for Félix Hernández | Analysis
Félix Hernández's path to the Hall of Fame was sidetracked over the final three years of his career, but he was among baseball's best pitchers from 2006-16.
Four Phillies on 2025 Hall of Fame ballot
Members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America have cast their votes for the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame. 75% of the votes are needed to earn a trip to Cooperstown, N.Y. The announcement will be made live on Jan.
Seattle Mariners Legend Ichiro Suzuki Inducted to Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame
The Seattle Mariners all-time hit king and owner of several MLB and NPB records received the first of what's likely to be two different Hall of Fame inductions earlier this week.
Baseball Hall of Fame case: Bobby Abreu in rare company as one of MLB's best
While certainly not the biggest star of his day, Bobby Abreu was one of baseball's most accomplished players in an era known ...
Everything you need to know about the 2025 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot
As the new year gets underway, we take a look at the full 2025 MLB hall of fame ballot, including shoo-ins, long shots, and ...
Sammy Sosa, Derrek Lee to be inducted into Cubs Hall of Fame
Former right fielder Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame this year, alongside former first baseman Derrek ...
Carlton Fisk recalls Red Sox years fondly and appreciates Boston fans’ continued support of Hall of Fame career
The former Red Sox catcher was in Boston recently for Fenway Fest. He talked of his career and bond with teammates like Luis ...