Los Angeles (AFP) – The World Series-winning Chicago Cubs earned more glory on Tuesday when right fielder Jason Heyward and first baseman Anthony Rizzo earned Gold Glove awards for fielding excellence.
It was the fourth award for Heyward, and the first for Rizzo.
The San Francisco Giants had the most Gold Glove winners with three as shortstop Brandon Crawford won his second award. Catcher Buster Posey and second baseman Joe Panik took home their first prizes. Posey’s selection snapped an eight-year win streak by St. Louis Cardinals Yadier Molina.
The winners were selected by MLB managers and coaches, who are not allowed to vote for their own players.
The following is a list of the winners:
Catcher
National League: Buster Posey, Giants
American League: Salvador Perez, Royals
First base
National League: Anthony Rizzo, Cubs
American League: Mitch Moreland, Rangers
Second base
National League: Joe Panik, Giants
American League: Ian Kinsler, Tigers
Third base
National League: Nolan Arenado, Rockies
American League: Adrian Beltre, Rangers
Shortstop
National League: Brandon Crawford, Giants
American League: Francisco Lindor, Indians
Left field
National League: Starling Marte, Pirates
American League: Brett Gardner, Yankees
Center field
National League: Ender Inciarte, Braves
American League: Kevin Kiermaier, Rays
Right Field
National League: Jason Heyward, Cubs
American League: Mookie Betts, Red Sox
Pitcher
National League: Zack Greinke, Diamondbacks
American League: Dallas Keuchel, Astros
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