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Crow-Armstrong and Bellinger win 2026 Platinum Glove Awards

The Cubs and Blue Jays were named the best defensive teams in their leagues.

Status: source-checked.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong won the National League Platinum Glove and Cody Bellinger won the American League award, Rawlings announced Nov. 6, according to MLB.com. It was the first Platinum Glove for both players.

The Cubs received the NL Gold Glove team award and the Toronto Blue Jays the AL honor, MLB.com reported. The Platinum Glove honors the best defensive player in each league regardless of position.

MLB.com said Crow-Armstrong led the majors with plus-26 Outs Above Average.

What we know / what we don't

What we know

  • Rawlings announced the winners Friday night, Nov. 6.

What we don't know

  • Rawlings' own announcement was not retrieved.

The source record

Sources

  1. MLB.com: Platinum Glove winners