The 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot features 14 new candidates, including the legendary outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, who is expected to be a first-ballot inductee. Other notable first-time candidates include pitcher CC Sabathia, second baseman Dustin Pedroia, and pitcher Felix Hernandez. The ballot, which is being sent to 400 members of the Baseball Writers Association of America, also includes names like Carlos Gonzalez, Curtis Granderson, and Hanley Ramirez, among others.
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Takeaways from Indian Wells — and what they mean for Miami Open
Mirra Andreeva and Jack Draper emerged as the standout players at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, securing breakthrough titles and vying for the elusive "Sunshine Double." Andreeva, 17, continued her meteoric rise by defeating major champions on her way to claiming consecutive 1000-level trophies and achieving a career-high ranking of No. 6. Draper, 23, achieved his most significant career title by upsetting top players, including two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, and climbing to...
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