Baseball Hall of Fame

OAKLAND, CA - CIRCA 1992: Outfielder Rickey Henderson #22 of the Oakland Athletics dives into third base, stealing it against the New York Yankees during an Major League Baseball game circa 1992 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. Henderson played for the Athletics from 1979-84, 1989-93,1994-95 and 1998. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Simple stat shows just how amazing Rickey Henderson was on the bases

Is Joe West the umpiring version of Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Curt Schilling?

Curt Schilling blasts BBWAA after they “created a caricature” of him for Hall of Fame voting

Carlos Beltran heading to TV just in time for Hall of Fame voting cycle

COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 28: A general view of the freshly installed HOF plaques featuring the 2014 Hall of Fame inductees on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York on July 28 2014. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The next stop for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens on Hall of Fame quest

San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds walks to the dugout after he was brought home on a sacifice fly by Reggie Sanders against the Anaheim Angels in the second inning of Game Five in the World Series in San Francisco 24 October, 2002. AFP PHOTO Timothy A. CLARY (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Hall of Fame voters: The Steroid-use Wall begins to crumble

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 09: Scott Rolen

In 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame’s ballot logjam will be cleared away

21 Feb 1998: Fred McGriff #29 of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Spring Training at the Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

David Ortiz vs. Fred McGriff: A Hall of Fame comparison

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Mets in action against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on September 28, 2021 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Marlins 5-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs starter Marcus Stroman continues to have flawed takes on Twitter

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 11: A fan holds up a sign for Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on August 11, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Aside from Big Papi, Hall of Fame voters were hard on ballot rookies

Mar 3, 2019; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox former player David Ortiz (red hat) walks on the field prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

David Ortiz induction highlights hypocrisy of Hall of Fame voters

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 23: Former Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz #34 reacts during his jersey retirement ceremony before a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Fenway Park on June 23, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

David Ortiz credits, praises other Boston Red Sox on path to Hall of Fame

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after scoring in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz inducted in Hall of Fame

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 08: Lance Berkman #17 of the Houston Astros homers to left field in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates as catcher Jason jaramillo #35 frames the pitch at Minute Maid Park on July 8, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

MLB: The one-and-done All-Star team of Baseball Hall of Fame rejects

28 Jul 1996: Outfielder Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by teammate Matt Williams (right) as he crosses home plate following a home run during the Giants 10-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves at 3Com Park in San Francisco, Califo

FanSided mock MLB Hall of Fame vote leads to three inductions

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants looks on during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park on September 24, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Buster Posey, Jon Lester, and more: Looking ahead to 2027 Hall of Fame ballot

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Former Boston Red Sox great David Ortiz reacts before the game between the Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on September 26, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox: David Ortiz calls writer obscenity live on Boston radio

14 Apr 1997: Pitcher Billy Wagner of the Houston Astros throws a pitch during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Astros won the game 4-2.

What’s keeping Billy Wagner out of the Hall of Fame?

Houston Astros closer Billy Wagner pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning, 26 June 2001, in Phoenix. The Astros won 10-7. AFP PHOTO/Mike FIALA (Photo by Mike FIALA / AFP) (Photo by MIKE FIALA/AFP via Getty Images)

Houston Astros: The Billy Wagner Only Hall of Fame ballot debuts

Cleveland Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel makes an off-balance throw for an out after barehanding a slow roller off the bat of the New York Yankees Glenallen Hill the fourth inning, 17 September 2000 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. AFP PHOTO/Matt CAMPBELL (Photo by MATT CAMPBELL / AFP) (Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images)

Cleveland Guardians: Will Omar Vizquel fall off Hall of Fame ballot?

SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES: San Francisco Giants' slugger Jeff Kent follows through with a Grand Slam home run off Milwaukee Brewers' starting pitcher Paul Rigdon 09 August, 2000, in San Francisco. It was Kent's 102 RBI for the season. AFP PHOTO/John G. MABANGLO (Photo credit should read JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP via Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: The Jeff Kent only Hall of Fame ballot returns

Feb 29, 2020; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Former Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz talks in the dugout before a game against the New York Yankees at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports

David Ortiz, the Hall of Fame’s most intriguing case

ATLANTA - AUGUST 3: Andruw Jones #25 of the Atlanta Braves makes a catch against the Colorado Rockies at Turner Field August 3, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Rockies defeated the Braves 9-2. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: The Hall of Fame case for Andruw Jones

CHICAGO - JUNE 10: Mark Buehrle #56 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the game against the Houston Astros at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois on June 10, 2007. Buehrle earned his 100th win in the Major Leagues. The White Sox defeated the Astros 6-3. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox: Mark Buehrle’s Hall of Fame case

Mar 3, 2019; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox former player David Ortiz (red hat) walks on the field prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz on fast track for MLB Hall of Fame

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 26: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals on August 26, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves legend thinks Red Sox David Ortiz is first-ballot Hall of Famer

16 Apr 2000: Omar Vizquel #13 of the Cleveland Indians throws the ball during the game against the Texas Rangers at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Rangers 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport

Omar Vizquel in free fall in MLB Hall of Fame voting

COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 29: Seats are seen at Clark Sports Center during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 29, 2018 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

A far too early projection of the 2022 Hall of Fame class