Major League Baseball 2026 awards schedule announced

The 2026 Major League Baseball awards season is approaching, following the conclusion of the playoffs and the World Series. Key dates for upcoming honors include the announcement of the Roberto Clemente Award on October 26, followed by Gold Glove winners on November 1 and Platinum Glove winners on November 6. Other scheduled announcements include the Heart & Hustle Award on November 6 and the BBWAA Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year on November 9.

The baseball offseason is expected to be highly active, with potential transactions occurring throughout November. However, owners are expected to initiate a lockout in December, which may impact the timing and nature of player movements.