Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner

Baseball Hall of Fame voting update: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia on track for induction, Billy Wagner close behind
We are just five days away from Jan. 21, the day the Baseball Hall of Fame will announced the inductees for the Class of 2025. Thanks to the Hall of Fame Ballot Tracker, created by Ryan Thibodaux and faithfully maintained by Anthony Calamis and Adam Dore,
Will Ichiro Suzuki be the baseball Hall of Fame’s second unanimous selection?
To this point, only famed Yankee closer Mariano Rivera has been elected to the Hall of Fame unanimously — not Babe Ruth, not Hank Aaron, not Ken Griffey Jr. nor Derek Jeter, just Rivera. Could Suzuki be the second?
Baseball Hall of Fame 2025: How Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, all 28 candidates fare after 151 votes
Next summer’s Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony could have a Yankees’ flavor with right fielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia tracking to be voted in with ease as first-year candidates, and outfielder Carlos Beltran also above the necessary 75 percent threshold.
Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame before US announcement
Ichiro Suzuki, who had a total of 4,367 hits between Japan and the United States, was announced as one of the newest members of the J
The Cases For and Against the Baseball Hall of Fame’s First-Time Candidates
Each of the 2025 ballot’s “rookies” deserve recognition, from an all-time legend who could be elected unanimously to the players who may not garner a vote.
Baseball Hall of Fame voting update: Ichiro Suzuki remains perfect, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner receive high support
Beltran has seen a huge jump in support among the publicly availably ballots. Seventeen voters who did not check his box in 2024 have changed their minds and cast votes for him in 2025. He has gained 16 votes in all, which includes one lost vote from a previous Beltran voter.
Baseball Hall Of Fame Expects Big Class, Big Crowd For ‘25 Induction
A Class of 2025 that could include six new members is expected to attract big crowds to Cooperstown for Induction Weekend.
Last chance: Will Billy Wagner get into Baseball Hall of Fame before time runs out?
No. 8 in baseball history with 422 career saves, left-hander Billy Wagner looks poised to join a select group of relief pitchers in the Hall.
It’s closing time for Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame case — and he’s feeling the weight of the wait
The seven-time All-Star closer missed induction to Cooperstown by just five votes in 2024, his ninth year on the ballot.
Ichiro Suzuki Earns Hall of Fame Selection, But Isn't Unanimous Choice
Former Mariners, Yankees, and Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki became a Hall of Famer on Thursday, but he was not a unanimous ...
Here’s the one big question about Ichiro’s Hall of Fame ballot
Baseball Hall of Fame class will be announced Tuesday, and Ichiro is certain to get the call. Will he also have the honor of ...
In first at-bat, Ichiro Suzuki reaches Japanese Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki, whose outstanding play in Japanese baseball led him to international stardom in the major leagues, was ...
Rethinking Andy Pettitte’s Hall of Fame case and what it might mean for Cole Hamels’ chances in 2026
Given the trends in baseball over the last 25 years, our thresholds for starting pitchers must be recalibrated to reward ...
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.