Jeff Kent, Andruw Jones, and Carlos Beltrán inducted into Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Baseball Hall of Fame will induct Jeff Kent, Andruw Jones, and Carlos Beltrán on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET in Cooperstown. Kent, who had a notable career as a second baseman, was elected through the veterans committee. Jones, recognized for his defensive skills, achieved induction following a rise in ballot support. Beltrán's induction comes after his wait on the ballot, influenced by his involvement in the Astros' 2017 cheating scandal. The ceremony will be broadcasted on MLB Network.
- •Induction ceremony takes place this Sunday in Cooperstown.
- •Kent, Jones, and Beltrán honored for their MLB careers.
- •Beltrán faced a lengthy wait on the ballot before induction.
- •Jones celebrated for exceptional defensive skills as a center fielder.
- •Ceremony airs on MLB Network at 1:30 p.m. ET.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Baseball Hall of Fame 2026: Beltran, Jones, Kent enter Cooperstown
- 7:56 PMCBS MLB — Baseball Hall of Fame: Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent inducted into Cooperstown
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — What to know for Baseball Hall of Fame 2026 in Cooperstown: Inductees, how to watch
"Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes three new members: Carlos Beltrán, Jeff Kent and Andruw Jones. Highlights from the induction ceremony.
"Beltrán and Jones were elected via the BBWAA vote, while Kent was voted in by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee
"Jeff Kent, Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán will be honored in Cooperstown as MLB legends.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:24 PMBaseball Hall of Fame 2026: Beltran, Jones, Kent enter Cooperstown
Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes three new members: Carlos Beltrán, Jeff Kent and Andruw Jones. Highlights from the induction ceremony.
- CBS MLBJul 26, 2026, 7:56 PMBaseball Hall of Fame: Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent inducted into Cooperstown
Beltrán and Jones were elected via the BBWAA vote, while Kent was voted in by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:31 AMWhat to know for Baseball Hall of Fame 2026 in Cooperstown: Inductees, how to watch
Jeff Kent, Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán will be honored in Cooperstown as MLB legends.
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