Anthony Rizzo’s engaging interaction with fans and teammates, plus his balancing act on the wall at Wrigley Field helped the Cubs first baseman capture two Esurance MLB Awards. Read More Here (2)
There’s one more group of honors, the Esurance MLB Awards, and it’s a fitting conclusion to a stunning season. The winners are being revealed live on MLB Network and MLB.com, covering a wide-ranging field of accomplishments, both traditional and modern. The show is hosted by Brian Kenny and John Smoltz. Read More Here (2)
Game 7 of the 112th World Series between the Cubs and Indians was voted Best Trending Topic of the entire 2016 Major League Baseball season in the Esurance MLB Awards that were announced on Friday, and it was so good that Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz — an expert on these matters — said […]
Inside this season’s Most Valuable Player voting is a larger statement about the state of Major League Baseball: The game has been passed to the next generation. Read More Here (8)
The W flag is everywhere you look in Chicago these days — pasted onto the windows of high-rise buildings or flying from the antennas of cars. The symbol itself is in broader circulation, adorning baseball caps or the knit stocking caps that will be worn through the winter. Read More Here (0)
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was named the winner of the 2016 National League Most Valuable Player Award, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced Thursday on MLB Network. He’s the fourth player in history to win MVP a year after winning Rookie of the Year, joining Cal Ripken Jr., Dustin Pedroia and Ryan Howard. […]
We know who the Baseball Writers’ Association of America considers the best rookies, managers and pitchers during the 2016 season. All that’s left is the reveal of the American League and National League Most Valuable Players, which are being revealed live on MLB Network. Read More Here (3)