MLB Gold Gloves Awards Winner Complete List: Find Out Which AL Players Won the Awards

A jaw-dropping defensive play can change the entire course of a game, despite home runs stealing the spotlight. From outfielders robbing extra-base hits to infielders making seemingly impossible stops, the 2026 MLB season delivered plenty of moments that reminded fans why defense deserves its own stage. On Sunday, MLB revealed its best defenders of the year, with the American League and National League producing a mix of familiar champions and new names earning recognition on both sides of the league divide.