Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we maintain and update our existing Top 50 lists annually.  As such, we are delighted to present our pre-2026 revision of our top 50 Atlanta Braves.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following: 

1.  Duration and Impact.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the Major League Baseball.

3.  Advanced Statistics.

4.  Playoff performance.

5. Their respective legacy on the team.

6. How successful the team was when he was there.

7. Respecting the era in which they played.

Criteria 1-4 will make up the lion’s share of the algorithm.  Please note that we have implemented this for the first time.  This has changed the rankings all throughout the board.

Last year, the Red Sox struggled in the first half and, shockingly, traded their star, Rafael Devers, which led many to believe Boston had given up on the season.  The reverse happened: the team had an excellent second half and made the playoffs with an 89-win season.  Boston lost to the New York Yankees in the Wild Card, but it was a good year overall. 

As always, we present our top five, which remain unchanged.

1. Ted Williams
2. Carl Yastrzemski
3. Roger Clemens
4. Wade Boggs
5. Cy Young

You can find the entire list here.

As indicated earlier, Devers was the only player who was active last year on the Red Sox roster.  He moved up to #39 from #44.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

Licensing of gambling in the international arena plays a vital role in regulating online casinos to ensure they operate within the legal and safe confines of the law. They are especially important for casinos that are outside the UK's self-exclusion scheme. Different jurisdictions issue these licences. Each body has unique rules for fair play, player protection, and financial security. This article will focus on the significance of international gambling licences in offshore casinos.

What Are Non GamStop Casinos?

Non-GamStop gambling platforms are sites offering casino access without GamStop limits that do not participate in GamStop, the self-exclusion program in the United Kingdom. This means that such casinos ignore UK guidelines that limit access to online gambling platforms for players.

These casinos attract UK players seeking a wider selection of games. Many of these players also desire higher bonuses and gaming options not available on UKGC-registered sites. They attract foreign gamblers.

Nevertheless, these platforms face challenges because they are not under UK regulatory oversight. Consequently, there is a risk to players. One such risk includes limited consumer protection and fewer responsible gambling measures.

The Role of International Gambling Licences

Multinational iGaming licences are legal approvals that enable casinos to operate legally. These licences provide a legal framework for casinos to meet the set standards. Important licensing bodies are:

• Curacao EGaming
• The Malta Gaming Authority, among others.

Key Features of International Gambling Licences

International gambling licences are critical to the fairness and safety of non-GamStop casinos. As highlighted in the honest lets jackpot casino review, these licences play an important role in delivering benefits to both casinos and players, as indicated by the following key features.

Legitimacy and Trust

An international gambling license shows that the online casino operates legally. It means it has been tested and approved by a reputable regulatory body. Thus, it operates in line with all the rules governing gambling.

Player Protection

Licences require casinos to implement strong security measures. This will involve aspects of security, such as the encryption of player data in online casinos. They will also ensure the presence of a dispute-resolution mechanism and checks for casino fairness.

Fairness & Transparency: Licenses require casinos to use RNGs and conduct fairness tests to ensure their games are fair.

Compliance with Local Laws

Even foreign casinos have rules to follow in the country where they are licensed. It offers some protection to players, even if they are not within the UK's self-exclusion system.

Types of Licences Non GamStop Casinos Hold

There are Multiple International regulators of these casinos. The licences help ensure they operate legally and fairly. Some of the most important types of licences these casinos usually hold are listed below.

Curacao eGaming: This is the most widely available and readily available licence for non-UK casinos. It is fast to get approved and has low operational expenses. It may, however, offer fewer consumer protection benefits than other licences.

Malta Gaming Authority: The level of consumer protection is high, and the auditing is vigorous. It is reputable, transparent and quite legitimate in the business world. However, its strict processes are more costly for operators.

Gibraltar and the Isle of Man: Both are known for clear laws and strong player protection.

Other Authorities: They include Kahnawake and Panama. These also offer licences of similar reliability but with varying levels of protection for players.

How International Gambling Licences Protect Players

International gambling licences are important for protecting players. They set strict conditions that ensure players' security and encourage safe gaming. These licences require casinos to undertake several steps to protect their customers.

Security measures are one of them. All licensed casinos must have robust encryption. This prevents players' data from being compromised.

Besides security, responsible gambling tools are essential. These applications help gamblers control their habits. They may include

• Self-exclusion options
• Deposit limits
• Gaming timer
• Access to external resources

Gambling licences require casinos to have well-established dispute management systems. Thus, all players' complaints are handled openly and fairly.

Benefits and Risks of Playing at Non GamStop Casinos

Non GamStop casinos have both positive and negative effects on players.

Benefits:

• Greater variety of games
• Lax rules lead to improved bonuses
• Availability worldwide

Risks:

• Absence of GamStop protection
• Different operational standards across regulators

Conclusion

Global iGaming licences enable non-GamStop sites to operate within safe measures. Even those sites regulated outside the UKGC are under reputable authorities. To the UK players, foreign casinos may be attractive due to the number of games and bonuses they provide. Nevertheless, players must never ignore the licensing agency or the quality of the licence to ensure safe and secure gambling.

Last January, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2026, and for us at Notinhalloffame.com, this means it is time to revise the list of those to consider for the Hall.

At present, it is a work in progress, as we have multiple projects underway (including prepping the ballot for the 2026 United States Athletic Hall of Fame), but we are also slowly working on the Baseball Hall revision.

Our revisions take into account the following:

• Removing those who were inducted and including those who are now eligible.
• Taking in your votes and comments and adjusting accordingly.

Simple, right?

As this is a work in progress, the section is under construction, but we will keep you apprised of the changes as we go.

The entire list (again, it is under construction) is here,  but in the meantime, here is the revised 1-10:

21. Ross Barnes
22. Steve Garvey
23. Ken Boyer
24. Tony Mullane
25. Bill Freehan
26. Dale Murphy
27. Don Mattingly
28. Bobby Grich
29. Chase Utley
30. Sammy Sosa

Look for more updates soon.

We have been waiting years for this one.

Today, the Undertaker broke the news to Bill Eadie and Barry Darsow, who competed as Ax & Smash of Demolition in the WWE from 1987 to 1990 will be entering the WWE Hall of Fame.

Prior to their formation, Eadie began his career in 1972 as one of the Mongols, but later donned a mask and became the Masked Superstar.  Under that persona, he won multiple regional titles and competed in promotions across the United States and Japan.  In the summer of 1986, Eadie became Andre the Giant’s tag team partner, as The Super Machine, but this would last only six months.  Following the run of the Machines, Eadie took the mask off, painted his face, and was joined by Darsow, who had been wrestling as Krusher Kruschev in the NWA.  Now named Ax (Eadie) and Smash (Darsow), the rest was history.

While initially viewed by some as Road Warrior rip-offs, many WWF viewers had never seen Animal and Hawk.  Aligned with Mr. Fuji, Demolition won match after match and won their first World Tag Team Title by defeating Strike Force (Rick Martel and Tito Santana) at Wrestlemania IV.   Fuji would betray the team at the 1998 Survivor Series, but Fuji’s new duo, the Powers of Pain, were unable to wrest the straps from Ax and Smash. 

Demolition lost the titles to the Brain Busters (Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson) 15 months into their first run, but they would win back the titles months later.  The second reign was brief, as they dropped the titles to the Colossal Connection (Andre the Giant & Haku), but they won them back at Wrestlemania VI.   Following that win, they turned heel and lost the belts to the Hart Foundation after the Road Warriors (now the Legion of Doom) had entered the WWE and distracted Demolition at their SummerSlam title defense.  Ax would leave the WWF following a health scare and was replaced by Crush, but the new version of Demolition would be disbanded only a few months later.

Demolition’s delay in the Hall likely stems from its participation in the 2016 Konstanin Kyros concussion lawsuit, which was later thrown out.  Last year, the tandem signed a Legends Deal with the WWE, signalling that this induction was inevitable.

We will be removing Demolition from our Notinhalloffame WWE list of those to consider for the WWE Hall of Fame following Wrestlemania.

We here at Notinhalloffame would like to congratulate Eadie and Darsow for this impending induction.