Bregman Wins 2026 NL Gold Glove at Third
The Chicago Cubs third baseman earns the National League's top defensive honor at his position.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Baseball
Alex Bregman was named the 2026 National League Gold Glove Award winner at third base. He previously received the American League Gold Glove at third base in 2024 while playing for the Houston Astros.
Why it matters
The Gold Glove recognizes the best defensive player at each position in each league, making this a notable honor for Bregman's defensive play. It adds to a career that includes multiple World Series championships and All-Star selections.
Bregman has played 11 Major League seasons with the Astros, Red Sox, and Cubs. He is one of two former LSU players to win the Gold Glove Award.
The players
Alex Bregman
Bregman is a former LSU All-American and two-time Gold Glove winner at third base who has played for the Astros, Red Sox, and Cubs.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Chicago, where Bregman currently plays third base.
The details
Bregman, a former LSU All-American, won the National League Gold Glove at third base for 2026 while playing for the Chicago Cubs. He won the American League Gold Glove at third base in 2024 with the Houston Astros and has also been a three-time All-Star and 2018 All-Star Game MVP.
Timeline
2013 to 2015: Bregman played for the Tigers and led them to two College World Series appearances.
2017 and 2022: Bregman helped the Astros win World Series championships.
2024: Bregman received the American League Gold Glove at third base.
2026: Bregman was named the National League Gold Glove winner at third base.
Season Trajectory
Bregman's 2026 National League Gold Glove follows his 2024 American League Gold Glove at third base, extending a pattern of recognition at the position across both leagues. The award places him alongside DJ LeMahieu, who previously won four Gold Glove Awards, as one of the more decorated recent third basemen.
Gold Glove recognition often factors into fantasy baseball valuations for defensive-minded players, though the award itself does not change his batting stats. Fans following Bregman's career can track his performance across the Cubs roster going forward.
The takeaway
Bregman's two Gold Glove Awards in different leagues show sustained defensive excellence at third base across different teams. His combined World Series, All-Star, and defensive honors make him one of the more accomplished players of his generation.
Further reading
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