"Different award nominations continue to roll in, with the Cubs being recognized for their excellence both offensively and defensively. Matthew Boyd, Carson Kelly, Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Ian Happ, and Pete Crow-Armstrong were all selected as finalists for the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. Hoerner and Crow-Armstrong were joined by Kyle Tucker on Wednesday as potential winners of the Silver Slugger Awards. In addition, the Cubs were named a finalist for the National League Offensive Team of the Year."
"Players vote on player awards, while managers choose among their fellow managers and executives choose the season's top executive, in addition to the All-Star teams. While baseball is constantly evolving as a sport, the tradition of returning the decision to those on the field and in the clubhouse endures. This year included votes from 320 players, 20 managers (11 AL and nine NL), and 22 executives."
Multiple Chicago Cubs players received major award recognition across offensive and defensive categories. Matthew Boyd, Carson Kelly, Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Ian Happ and Pete Crow-Armstrong were finalists for Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong were also finalists for Silver Slugger Awards alongside Kyle Tucker. The Cubs were named a finalist for National League Offensive Team of the Year. Sporting News awards were determined by votes from 320 players, 20 managers (11 AL, nine NL) and 22 executives. Cade Horton posted a 2.67 ERA in 23 appearances, allowed 10 homers in 118 innings, induced soft contact and limited walks to a 6.9% rate.
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