In my business, that knee-jerk response comes in handy. Fending off blame is a survival skill. A columnist knows he can’t fight a tidal wave of angry emails and social-media posts and, at some point, gives up trying to argue he is not, in fact, a nitwit. From there, it’s a short hop to a renunciation of any personal responsibility.

Of course I voted for Ichiro Suzuki - along with the other no-brainers on the ballot, including CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Pity that Carlos Beltran came up short again, and that Andruw Jones is still stuck in no man’s land.

The New York Mets made the postseason for the first time since 2022 after finishing with a record of 89-73 and coming in second place in the National League East. With an offseason that saw the team acquire the top free agent Juan Soto from the New York Yankees,

Players are elected to the Hall of Fame provided they are named on at least 75% of ballots cast by eligible voting members of the BBWAA. With 394 ballots submitted in the 2025 election, candidates needed to receive 296 votes to be elected.

For Ichiro Suzuki, it isn’t about the records ... Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, ten-time All-Star, owner of the single-season hits record, one of only a few dozen MLB players ...

Ichiro Suzuki, a name synonymous with baseball greatness, crafted a career that transcended borders and captivated fans worldwide, establishing an enduring legacy that continues to resonate, especially in Seattle.

He won both American League Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year honours in 2001, going on to earn 10 All-Star nods, 10 Gold Glove awards and three Silver Slugger Awards. Read more at straitstimes.

"Ichiro's arrival in the United States, after nine seasons in Japan's major leagues, represented a significant moment in the globalization of baseball."

Baseball legend Ichiro ... Suzuki would have joined legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera as the only other unanimous Hall of Fame inductee in MLB history. Suzuki is the first player ...

Ichiro Suzuki's career was full of hitting streaks, All-Star Games and Gold Glove awards. But all that paled compared to moments with fans like his farewell at the Tokyo Dome in 2019, he said.

Ichiro Suzuki's career was full of hitting ... Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, ten-time All-Star, owner of the single-season hits record, one of only a few dozen MLB players to log ...