When Brian Cashman recruited CC Sabathia to play in New York prior to the 2009 season, he knew it would take more than just the promise of trying to win and a giant contract.

Both a skilled fielder and a fearsome power hitter, he entered the national sports spotlight with two memorable home runs in a nationally televised 1984 game.

Now that CC Sabathia is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, who might be the next Yankees enshrined in Cooperstown? Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were the closest players to making the Hall this year who wore the pinstripes,

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio grew up a Phillies fan in Dunmore, Pa., and Dick Allen was his favorite player.

From first-year players to returning candidates, here are top names to watch in the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame voting process.