We finish at 245 pre-results ballots. Thank you for following!

Net gained votes through 230 ballots (~54.2% of the vote): Félix +46 Pettitte +35 Utley +23 Pedroia +22 Abreu +18 Andruw +16 Rollins +15 Wright +14 Beltrán +12 Buehrle +12 A-Rod +10 K-Rod +8 Manny +7 Hunter +5 Vizquel +3

Net gained votes through 188 ballots (~44.3% of the vote): Félix +39 Pettitte +27 Utley +20 Pedroia +15 Abreu +12 Buehrle +11 Andruw +11 Rollins +11 Beltrán +10 Wright +10 A-Rod +9 K-Rod +7 Manny +6 Vizquel +2 Hunter +1 tracker.fyi

Ballot #182 is from our 34th first-time voter, Jane Lee. She checks the names of the five top performing candidates of the cycle. Among the 34 rookie voters, Beltrán remains a perfect 34/34, Andruw is 31/34, Utley is 29/34, Félix is 26/34 and Pettitte is 24/34. In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Unsurprising given he was popped not once, but twice for PEDs.

With 178 ballots revealed/~42.0% known: Beltrán 89.9% Andruw 83.7% - Utley 68.0% Félix 59.0% Pettitte 57.3% A-Rod 44.4% Abreu 40.4% Manny 40.4% Hamels 32.6% Pedroia 27.0% Buehrle 23.6% Rollins 23.6% Wright 19.7% K-Rod 11.8% Vizquel 11.2% Torii 5.1% - Braun 2.2% EE 1.1% Choo/Markakis/Pence 0.6%

Can’t make this stuff up. Alex Bregman was in the process of negotiating his deal with the Cubs just as the Red Sox were finishing up their Fenway Fest. Now Bregman will be in Chicago next weekend for the Cubs Convention.

With 122 ballots revealed/~28.5% known: Beltrán 87.7% Andruw 83.6% - Utley 64.8% Félix 58.2% Pettitte 54.9% A-Rod 50.0% Manny 45.1% Abreu 39.3% Hamels 30.3% Rollins 28.7% Pedroia 24.6% Buehrle 22.1% Wright 18.9% K-Rod 13.9% Vizquel 12.3% - Torii 4.1% Braun 3.3% EE 1.6% Choo/Pence 0.8% tracker.fyi

Inspired by @dr-tracy.bsky.social and with a major h/t to @tonycal.bsky.social, here a chart showing Bobby Abreu's 6th and 7th (current) year on the ballot versus Larry Walker's 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th. Last year and this, Abreu is mirroring Walker's results, but he's a year ahead of Walker's pace. 👀

Net gained/lost votes through 80 ballots (~18.7% of the vote): Félix +18 Pettitte +10 Utley +8 Abreu +7 Pedroia +7 Beltrán +6 Andruw +5 A-Rod +5 K-Rod +4 Wright +4 Buehrle +3 Manny +3 Rollins +3 Vizquel +1 Hunter +0 tracker.fyi

This is likely due to a large number of first-time voters and shifting views on a weak ballot this year.

And year over year tracking at 70 ballots for Félix Hernández, Andy Pettitte and Bobby Abreu:

Year over year tracking at 70 ballots for Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Chase Utley:

Multiple candidates are off to hot starts when looking at year-over-year results through 40 ballots (Abreu, Utley, Jones, etc.), but nothing compares to: Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2025: 17.5% Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2026: 55.0%

Going on KMOX in St Louis NOW to talk DAZN possible purchase of the FanDuel Sports Networks.

With 33 ballots revealed/~7.7% of the total vote known: Beltrán 78.8% Andruw 78.8% --- Utley 57.6% Félix 51.5% Pettitte 48.5% A-Rod 42.4% Abreu 39.4% Manny 33.3% Pedroia 30.3% Hamels 27.3% Rollins 27.3% Buehrle 24.2% Vizquel 24.2% Wright 15.2% K-Rod 15.2% Braun 12.1% --- Hunter 3.0% tracker.fyi

Today, ProPublica launched a first-of-its-kind app to help you find out where your generic drugs come from and what the factories that made them are like. Here’s how to use it.

My latest for @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/mauryb...

Going on @sportsnet590thefan.bsky.social now to talk coming and goings in MLB, especially the AL East coming out of the Winter Meetings.

This is worth addressing… I gave Beltran a pass after he got and lost the Mets managerial position and hasn’t been offered since. The difference is PED suspended users are affecting game outcome every game. The situation w/the Astros was only in Houston and not adopted by every player. (Cont)

Ballot #25 is from first-time voter Maury Brown, the sixth first-timer to reveal a ballot. Beltrán and Félix are 6-for-6 among rookie voters while Hamels, Jones and Pettitte are 5-for-6. Maury's ballot explainer column: www.forbes.com/sites/mauryb...

Why put off to Christmas what you can do today? Here’s my first Hall Of Fame ballot along with the article going over my philosophy on voting and how I came upon the selections. (cc @notmrtibbs.com) www.forbes.com/sites/mauryb...

I’m building an ark in the driveway. At least it has slowed down a bit.

I will never come close to @jayjaffe.bsky.social (let’s face it, no one will ever come close to his level of detail), but my column on my Hall of Fame selections is going to clock in at 2,500-3,000 words. And I’m under five players on my ballot. Can’t imagine what future years could look like.

Very surprised that to date just four Hall of Fame ballots have been made public. Must be driving @notmrtibbs.com and the Tracker team nuts.

Voters for the HOF's Contemporary Era ballot: HoF'ers: Fergie Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, Ozzie Smith, Alan Trammell, Robin Yount. Execs: Mark Attanasio, Doug Melvin, Arte Moreno, Kim Ng, Tony Reagins, Terry Ryan. Media: Steve Hirdt, Tyler Kepner, Jayson Stark.

Biggest ass I’ve ever met in the sports executive space. How he wound up in the HOF before Marvin Miller will forever remain a mystery.

I said, we’re about to land. Put your tray-table up. Now.

Whether you're hosting, guesting, or going to a restaurant, here's something fun for you and your Thanksgiving companions to argue about — who would be on your Hall of Fame ballot. Free for any @fangraphs.com registered user (you don't have to be a member, though we'd love it if you became one).

Happy Thanksgiving! With 3 ballots revealed/~0.7% of the total vote known: Beltrán 100% --- Andruw 66.7% Pettitte 66.7% Buehrle 33.3% Félix 33.3% A-Rod 33.3% K-Rod 33.3% Vizquel 33.3% --- All other candidates 0% tracker.fyi

Through one week of Hall Season - Fights about whether someone is Bad for promising a Christmas Day ballot reveal as a generous gift to the Tracker Team: 1 Revealed ballots: 0

You have to appreciate writers making their HOF ballots public. At the same time, if you’re going to do that, write a column or post to social media how you came about your selections. Fans may still dislike your selections but at least you made your case.

Ballots have reached the West Coast... And we'll have at least one Christmas Day reveal this year!

Let the process begin… my first Hall of Fame ballot just arrived in the mail. I’ll be announcing my selections on Christmas Day.

That was quite a game at Fenway 12 years ago tonight.

Sad to hear about the passing of Mike Greenwell at only 62. He was diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer a few months ago. "The Gator" played for the Red Sox from 1985-96. He was a two-time All-Star who hit 130 homers and had a career .831 OPS. Left fielder who played some 3B and 2B.

New Rays owner Patrick Zalupski is the latest in the long line of sports executives looking to model their own facilities after The Battery in Atlanta. frontofficesports.com/rays-owner-e...

I cannot emphasize enough how right Eric is on this.

An absolutely amazing woman and advocate. Her life story is amazing. Rest In Peace. You’ve created so many others through your examples. Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died apnews.com/article/jane...

Most postseason games played: Derek Jeter: 158 Jorge Posada: 125 Bernie Williams: 121 David Justice: 112 Manny Ramirez: 111 Jose Altuve: 105 Yadier Molina: 104 Alex Bregman: 100 (incl tonight)

How much did each of the playoff teams spend on player payrolls? What was the cost per win? The divide is incredible. The Dodgers spent nearly 3.3x more than the Guardians per win. READ AT THE LINK: www.forbes.com/sites/mauryb...

If the playoffs were today.

Hmmm… www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...

About to witness greatness. Third time seeing Baroness. Can’t believe they’re playing a room that holds about 150. Red and Blue album.

Fox CEO and executive chair Lachlan Murdoch touts the clarity coming from the intrafamily settlement, with sports remaining a core part of the company strategy. frontofficesports.com/lachlan-murd...

My latest looks at the battle over a salary cap in Major League Baseball and how to avoid it. www.forbes.com/sites/mauryb...

Oregon coach Dan Lanning says the feud with Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy served as motivation, a factor he said fueled the victory.

So much this. Please be aware and compassionate.

My latest… The Top Reasons Why MLB Likely Pushes For A Salary Cap READ 👇🏼 www.forbes.com/sites/mauryb...

Released today in 1977. One amazing album. #AFTK #Rush