Once the MLB season is complete, it’s time to shift into the offseason, including roster moves but also awards and honors over the next several weeks. Here is a look at the schedule for awards this offseason, including a few already announced.
Monday, October 26: New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor won the Roberto Clemente Award, baseball’s highest philanthropic honor. Catcher Will Smith was the Dodgers nominee for this award.
Wednesday, October 28: Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong
won MLB Player of the Year and National League Outstanding Player in the Players Choice Awards, voted on by the players themselves. Shohei Ohtani finished in the top three for both awards.
Sunday, November 1 (6 p.m. PT, ESPN): Gold Glove Award winners will be announced. Andy Pages and Max Muncy are the two Dodgers in the top three at their positions in National League voting.
Monday, November 2: Hall of Fame announces the eight-person Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives, and umpires. This era comprises folks whose main contributions came since 1980. Headliners here are expected to include managers Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker.
Monday, November 2 (11 a.m. PT): Silver Slugger Awards top 3-6 at each position will be revealed, voted on by managers and up to three coaches from every team in each league for the top offensive players at their positions.
Monday, November 2 (3-5 p.m. PT, MLB Network): Top three in voting for all five BBWAA awards — Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Reliever of the Year, Cy Young Award, and Most Valuable Player — in each league are announced.
Friday, November 6: MLB Players Alumni Association will announce the MLB winner of the Heart & Hustle Award winner on MLB Network. Miguel Rojas is the Dodgers nominee for this award.
Friday, November 6: Platinum Glove winners announced at the Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner in New York City.
Monday, November 9 (4-5 p.m. PT, MLB Network): Rookie of the Year winners in each league will be announced.
Tuesday, November 10 (4-5 p.m. PT, MLB Network): Manager of the Year winners in each league will be announced.
Wednesday, November 11 (4-5 p.m. PT, MLB Network): Cy Young Award winners in each league and Reliever of the Year winners will be announced. It’s the first year of the Reliever of the Year award for the BBWAA, and I voted for that award.
Wednesday, November 11 (6-8 p.m. PT, MLB Network): MLB Awards from Las Vegas will feature the following awards:
- All-MLB first and second teams: Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Andy Pages, and Tanner Scott were nominated
- Hank Aaron Award: Ohtani is one of 10 nominees for the top offensive player in the National League
- Edgar Martinez Award: Ohtani will be considered for top designated hitter, which will go to Yordan Álvarez
- Trevor Hoffman and Mariano Rivera Relievers of the Year
- Comeback Players of the Year
- MLB Executive of the Year
Thursday, November 12 (4-5 p.m. PT, MLB Network): MVP Award winners in each league will be announced. Shohei Ohtani’s consecutive MVP streak will end at three years.
Monday, November 16 (9 a.m. PT): Hall of Fame will announce its 2027 BBWAA ballot. Longtime San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey headlines the players eligible for the first time. Chase Utley is the returner to the ballot who receive the most votes in 2026, garnering 59.1 percent in his third year on the ballot. Seventy-five percent is required for induction to Cooperstown.
Tuesday, November 17: Silver Slugger Award winners are announced.
Sunday, December 6 (5 p.m. PT, MLB Network): Hall of Fame announces the results of the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives, and umpires.
Tuesday, January 19 (3 p.m. PT, MLB Network): Hall of Fame announces the results of BBWAA voting for the 2027 ballot.
