Once a World Series champion is crowned and the baseball season comes to a close this month, MLB awards season kicks up in earnest.
Here's a look at all of the important dates when it comes to the 2026 awards season.
UPCOMING
Nov. 17: Silver Slugger Awards
Each year since 1980, the best offensive player at each position in each league has been honored with a Silver Slugger Award based on voting from MLB managers and coaches. This is the fifth year that there will be an award category for utility players, given the increasing prevalence of players who are defensively versatile. The 2026 Silver Slugger finalists were announced by Louisville Slugger on Nov. 5.
See last year's Silver Slugger winners here.
ANNOUNCED
Nov. 12: BBWAA MVP Awards
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez and Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were the heavy favorites to earn MVP honors in their respective league this season. It was the first time since 2020 that neither Aaron Judge nor Shohei Ohtani took home the award.
2026 winners: Astros DH Yordan Alvarez and Cubs OF Pete Crow-Armstrong
Nov. 11: Hank Aaron Awards
Given annually to the best overall offensive performer in each league, the Hank Aaron Award winners are determined by a combination of a fan vote and a panel of Hall of Famers.
2026 winners: Astros DH Yordan Alvarez and Cubs OF Pete Crow-Armstrong
Nov. 11: All-MLB Teams
The All-MLB Team was introduced in 2019 to honor players’ full-season contributions, given that All-Star selections are based on first-half performance. Fans were asked to vote at MLB.com to help choose first- and second-team selections at each position (including three outfielders, a DH, five starting pitchers and two relievers) among this year's nominees.
See the 2026 first- and second-team selections here.
Nov. 11: Rivera/Hoffman Reliever of the Year Awards
Named for Hall of Fame closers Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman when the awards were established in 2014, these honors go to the best reliever in each league.
2026 winners: Rays RHP Bryan Baker and Padres RHP Mason Miller
Nov. 11: Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter
The Outstanding DH Award has been handed out since the designated hitter was first adopted by the AL in 1973, and it was renamed in honor of five-time winner and Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez in 2004.
2026 winner: Astros DH Yordan Alvarez
Nov. 11: Executive of the Year Award
As with other awards, voting is completed prior to the start of the postseason, which means results from the playoffs aren’t taken into account.
2026 winner: Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander
Nov. 11: Comeback Player of the Year Awards
The Comeback Player of the Year Awards honor one player from each league who has overcome adversity to return to a high level of performance in the Major Leagues.
2026 winners: Astros DH Yordan Alvarez and Phillies SP Zack Wheeler
Nov. 11: BBWAA Cy Young Awards
The Cy Young Award has been given out since 1956. It was awarded to the top overall pitcher in the Majors from 1956-66, but it has been presented to one pitcher in each league since 1967.
2026 winners: Yankees RHP Cam Schlittler and Brewers RHP Jacob Misiorowski
Nov. 11: BBWAA Relief Pitcher of the Year Awards
2026 marks the first season the BBWAA honored MLB's top reliever in each league.
2026 winners: Blue Jays RHP Louis Varland and Padres RHP Mason Miller
Nov. 10: BBWAA Manager of the Year Awards
The top managers in each league were recognized with this annual honor, which is based only on the regular season.
2026 winners: White Sox manager Will Venable and Brewers manager Pat Murphy
Nov. 9: BBWAA Rookie of the Year Awards
The BBWAA opened its major awards week by honoring the top rookies from the 2026 season. It’s an honor with a strong legacy, bearing the name of Jackie Robinson, the first winner back in 1947.
2026 winners: Tigers SS/3B Kevin McGonigle and Reds 1B Sal Stewart
Nov. 6: Platinum Glove Awards
The Platinum Glove Awards, one presented in each league to the best overall defensive player, were announced at the Rawlings Gold Glove Dinner in New York City, where the Gold Glove Award winners received their trophies.
Nov. 6: Heart & Hustle Awards
This award is presented by the MLB Players Alumni Association and is voted on by alumni as well as active players. It goes to the active player "who demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game." Each of the 30 teams had one nominee. A winner was selected from that group and announced on MLB Network.
Nov. 1: Rawlings Gold Glove Awards
8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Rawlings announced the winners of the annual awards given to the best defensive player at each position in each league, live on ESPN. This year's finalists were announced on Oct. 15. Voting for the Platinum Glove Awards, given to the best overall defensive player in each league, began immediately after the announcement.
See the 2026 Gold Glove winners here
Oct. 26: Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One
Before Game 3 of the World Series
Widely considered one of the game's most prestigious honors, the Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. The Clemente Award nominees -- one from each team -- were unveiled in September.
2026 winner: Mets SS Francisco Lindor