Carlos Beltrán’s push to enter Cooperstown gained buoyancy on Tuesday, but the polarizing center fielder still must overcome a shortfall to reach the Hall of Fame. Beltrán appeared on 70.3 percent of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballots released Tuesday,
Twelve of our writers and editors reveal their Hall of Fame ballots and discuss some of the thinking behind their votes.
During his interview with MLB Network, Ichiro gets surprised by Ken Griffey Jr., who congratulates his former teammate on being elected to Cooperstown
Suzuki could become the first Japanese player in baseball's Hall of Fame, and CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner and Carlos Beltrán also could be elected Tuesday when results of the writers' voting are announced.