COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun, and Matt Kemp highlight 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, while Carlos Beltrán leads 15 holdovers after narrowly missing induction in 2025. Beltrán, a nine-time All-Star, faces scrutiny due to his involvement in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, and results will be announced on January 20, with the induction set for July 26.
