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Maddon, Piniella up for Hall on Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives and umpires on Monday, and the list of individuals up for election is a who’s who of managers and executives who made significant contributions to…

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Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:03 PM

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The Baseball Hall of Fame announced eight Contemporary Baseball Era candidates for the Class of 2027 ballot.
Candidates require at least 75 percent of the vote from a 16-member panel to gain election.
The ballot features managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, and Lou Piniella.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot on Monday, revealing eight candidates up for election for the Class of 2027. A 16-member panel of Hall of Famers, executives, media members, and historians will consider the nominees, requiring at least 75 percent of the vote for induction. The results are scheduled to be announced on Sunday, December 6.

The eight candidates include managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, and Lou Piniella, alongside executives Sandy Alderson, Brian Sabean, the late Ted Turner, and former National League president Bill White.

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Maddon, Piniella up for Hall on Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot

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