Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger wins AL Gold Glove in left field
The gist
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger won the 2026 AL Gold Glove in left field, his second career Gold Glove.
It is his first since 2019 and the first by a Yankees left fielder since 2016.
How it unfolded
- late January 2026Bellinger re-signed with the Yankees on a five-year, $162.5 million contract with opt-outs after the second and third seasons and a full no-trade clause.
- Jul 2026Bellinger earned All-Star Game MVP honors after a two-run single in the AL's 4-0 win over the NL.
- Aug 28, 2026Bellinger threw out the Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela at home plate with a 99.7 mph throw to catcher Austin Wells for an inning-ending double play in a 1-0 Yankees win in the Bronx.
Key terms
- AL
- One of the two leagues that make up Major League Baseball, the younger counterpart to the National League.
- Gold Glove
- An annual award honoring Major League Baseball players judged to have the best fielding at each position.
- Silver Slugger
- An annual Major League Baseball award given to the best offensive player at each position in each league.
Source: Wikipedia