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Comment: Baseball Hall of Fame - 2026 Edition by Jeremy

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:25:11 -0600

MLB HOF should elect Bill Belichick.

Comment: Baseball Hall of Fame - 2026 Edition by Matt

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:03:03 -0600

Carlos Beltran and Andrew Jones elected. They join Jeff Kent, who was elected earlier by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.

https://baseballhall.org/news/carlos-beltran-andruw-jones-elected-to-hall-of-fame-by-bbwaa
https://baseballhall.org/discover/slugging-second-baseman-jeff-kent-earns-hall-of-fame-election

Comment: Baseball Hall of Fame - 2026 Edition by Jon

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:46:43 -0600

I could see Felix Hernandez getting in eventually. That said, Johan Santana had a shorter career by a good bit and still edged Felix in bWAR (51.7 to 49.8), Cy Young Awards (2 to 1), ERA titles (3 to 2) and Gold Gloves (1 to 0). Felix rates higher in fWAR (45.6 to 54.0, I didn't realize their different equations could produce such a different result) and in most counting stats. For what it's worth, regardless of which WAR measurement you use, Santana peaked at a higher level, even if by only a slight amount in fWAR (at least doing a quick glance at highest season and highest 3 seasons). All that said, this isn't an anti-Felix post, and I know Matt already knows this, but it's crazy how quickly and decisively Johan was dropped from the actual writers' ballot considering how great he was and how well his resume stacks up against others who did not meet such an unceremonious fate at the hands of the bbwaa. Here's hoping the veterans committee at least gives him proper consideration when that time comes.

Baseball Hall of Fame - 2026 Edition by Matt

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:47:43 -0600

It's time for my Twenty-Third annual "If I had a Hall of Fame Vote" post. My previous ballots: 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019 - 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 - 2024 - 2025 A few reminders: 1. Voters can vote for up to ten players. 2. I'm a "Big Hall" guy so I voted for ten. 3. I reserve the right not to have reasonable explanations for any or all of my selections. 4. To be inducted, players need to be named on 75% of the ballots cast. 5. The real results will be announced on January 20th. Eligible Players: Holdovers from last year - Bobby Abreu, Carlos Beltran, Mark Buehrle, Felix Hernandez, Torii Hunter, Andruw Jones, Dustin Pedroia, Andy Pettitte, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Francisco Rodriguez, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Omar Vizquel, David Wright First-timers - Ryan Braun, Shin-Soo Choo, Edwin Encarnacion, Gio Gonzalez, Alex Gordon, Cole Hamels, Matt Kemp, Howie Kendrick, Nick Markakis, Daniel Murphy, Hunter Pence, Rick Porcello Go to Baseball Reference for player stats. My Ballot: Bobby Abreu - Eligible since 2020; 6th time on my ballot ('21-'26) Carlos Beltran - Eligible since 2023; 4th time on my ballot ('23-'26) Mark Buehrle - Eligible since 2021; 4th time on my ballot ('23-'26) Cole Hamels - Eligible since 2026; 1st time on my ballot ('26) Felix Hernandez - Eligible since 2025; 2nd time on my ballot ('25,'26) Andruw Jones - Eligible since 2018; 7th time on my ballot ('20-'26) Manny Ramirez - Eligible since 2017; 7th time on my ballot ('20-'26) Alex Rodriguez - Eligible since 2022; 5th time on my ballot ('22-'26) Chase Utley - Eligible since 2024; 3rd time on my ballot ('24-'26) David Wright - Eligible since 2024; 1st time on my ballot ('26) Dropped from last year's ballot: CC Sabathia (Elected) Ichiro Suzuki (Elected) Added this year: Cole Hamels (First year eligible) David Wright (First time in Top 10) Eligible, and voted for in the past, but not this year: Andy Pettitte ('23)

Comment NFL 2024 Season Divisional Playoffs Picks by Jeremy

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:18:45 -0600

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Comment: Why Baseball Sucks Compared to Football (Wussy Sport vs. Full Contact Action Sport) by Mike (Guest)

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:14:57 -0600

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Comment NFL 2024 Season Week 18 Picks by Jeremy

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:06:58 -0600

Added!

Comment NFL 2024 Season Week 18 Picks by Puntthis

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:36:09 -0600

ARE THERE PICKS FOR THE WILDCARD ROUND THIS WEEKEND?

Comment: Baseball Hall of Fame - 2025 Edition by Jon

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:34:37 -0600

Mark Buehrle - worked quickly
Fernando Rodney - just to see the sideways cap in bronze

Baseball Hall of Fame - 2025 Edition by Matt

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:02:37 -0600

It's time for my Twenty-Second annual "If I had a Hall of Fame Vote" post. My previous ballots: 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019 - 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 - 2024 A few reminders: 1. Voters can vote for up to ten players. 2. I'm a "Big Hall" guy so I voted for ten. 3. I reserve the right not to have reasonable explanations for any or all of my selections. 4. To be inducted, players need to be named on 75% of the ballots cast. 5. The real results will be announced on January 21st. Eligible Players: Holdovers from last year - Bobby Abreu, Carlos Beltran, Mark Buehrle, Torii Hunter, Andruw Jones, Andy Pettitte, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Francisco Rodriguez, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Omar Vizquel, Billy Wagner, David Wright First-timers - Carlos Gonzalez, Curtis Granderson, Felix Hernandez, Adam Jones, Ian Kinsler, Russell Martin, Brian McCann, Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez, Fernando Rodney, CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki, Troy Tulowitzki, Ben Zobrist Go to Baseball Reference for player stats. My Ballot: Bobby Abreu - Eligible since 2020; 5th time on my ballot ('21-'25) Carlos Beltran - Eligible since 2023; 3rd time on my ballot ('23-'25) Mark Buehrle - Eligible since 2021; 3rd time on my ballot ('23-'25) Felix Hernandez - Eligible since 2025; 1st time on my ballot ('25) Andruw Jones - Eligible since 2018; 6th time on my ballot ('20-'25) CC Sabathia - Eligible since 2025; 1st time on my ballot ('25) Ichiro Suzuki - Eligible since 2025; 1st time on my ballot ('25) Manny Ramirez - Eligible since 2017; 6th time on my ballot ('20-'25) Alex Rodriguez - Eligible since 2022; 4th time on my ballot ('22-'25) Chase Utley - Eligible since 2024; 2nd time on my ballot ('24,'25) Dropped from last year's ballot: Adrian Beltre (Elected) Todd Helton (Elected) Joe Mauer (Elected) Added this year: Felix Hernandez (First year eligible) CC Sabathia (First year eligible) Ichiro Suzuki (First year eligible) Eligible, and voted for in the past, but not this year: Andy Pettitte ('23)

Comment NFL 2024 Season Week 6 Picks by Jeremy

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:47:53 CST

Ding!

Comment NFL 2024 Season Week 2 Picks by Jon

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 22:03:34 CST

Ah, week 2. When half of what we thought we learned in week 1 is disproven.

Comment NFL 2024 Season Week 1 Picks by Puntthis

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:33:16 CST

I'm glad to be back. I am Princessjo, but had to create a new account because my password didn't work. Just wanted to let you all know. Good luck this season, I really enjoy this league!!!

Comment NFL 2024 Season Week 1 Picks by Jeremy

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:56:09 CST

It's alive!

Comment NFL 2023 Season Wildcard Weekend Picks by Jeremy

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:04:04 -0600

We realized once on the cruise Sarah wouldn't be able to make picks, so we filed them away. I just got around to adding them.