A salute to the great 8 on the Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Baseball Era ballot
Three ex‑Cubs managers vie for Hall of Fame entry as the Contemporary Era ballot spotlights modern legends.
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Three former Cubs managers are on the Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballotBleed Cubbie Blue · 9h ago
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Ex-Cubs managers Dusty Baker, Lou Piniella, Joe Maddon on ‘Contemporary Baseball Era’ Hall of Fame ballotChicago Sun-Times · 9h ago
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Eight choices on Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for Hall of FameThe Boston Globe · 9h ago
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Three former Chicago Cubs managers—Dusty Baker, Lou Piniella and Joe Maddon—have landed on the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Era ballot, putting their first Hall of Fame chances on the line. Their inclusion was first reported by the Chicago Sun‑Times, which noted the trio joins a slate of eight candidates for this year's vote.
The move follows a broader call for modern‑era figures to be recognized. The ballot’s eight choices were outlined by The Boston Globe, which confirmed the total count.
Voting will determine whether any of the former Cubs managers secure induction, while the overall slate remains open for other nominees to advance.
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Who are the former Cubs managers on the Contemporary Era ballot?
Dusty Baker, Lou Piniella and Joe Maddon.
How many total candidates are on this year’s Contemporary Era ballot?
Eight candidates, as reported by The Boston Globe.
Which candidates did FanGraphs highlight as the strongest recent entries?
Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy.
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