Cubs Earn Two Gold Gloves Including Bregman
Chicago's Cubs were named to the National League Gold Glove team for a second straight year, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Baseball
The Chicago Cubs were named to the National League Gold Glove team, winning the team award for the second consecutive year. Pete Crow-Armstrong won his second straight Gold Glove in center field, and Alex Bregman won his first as a Cub at third base.
Why it matters
The honors recognize the team's defensive performance as the Cubs finished the season at 89-73, a stretch that included a National League Wild Card series against San Diego. For Chicago fans, the awards highlight a defense that ranked among the league's best by advanced metrics.
Crow-Armstrong led the National League with 26 Outs Above Average and 10 Defensive Runs Saved, while Bregman recorded 72 putouts, 225 assists, 5 errors, and a .983 fielding percentage. The Cubs' team totals of 115 Outs Above Average and 73 Defensive Runs Saved both led the league.
The players
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Chicago Cubs center fielder who won his second straight National League Gold Glove.
Alex Bregman
Chicago Cubs third baseman who won his first Gold Glove in his first season with the club.
Seiya Suzuki
Chicago Cubs outfielder who was a first-time Gold Glove finalist.
The details
The Cubs were named to the National League Gold Glove team by voting announced on Friday, November 6, 2026. Bregman became the first Cubs third baseman to win the award since Ron Santo, while Seiya Suzuki was a first-time Gold Glove finalist.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Cubs named to the National League Gold Glove team.
Season Trajectory
Bregman's award makes him the first Cubs third baseman to earn the honor since Ron Santo, a historical parallel that places the 2026 team among the franchise's defensive standouts. The back-to-back team Gold Glove reflects a defense that led the league in both individual and team advanced metrics during a season that ended at 89-73.
Fantasy managers in leagues that score defensive metrics may want to note Crow-Armstrong's league-leading 26 Outs Above Average and Bregman's 225 assists at third base. The Cubs' back-to-back team honor also signals that the club's defense will remain a central part of its roster profile heading into the next season.
The takeaway
The Cubs' two Gold Glove winners show that Chicago's defense was built around measurable, league-leading range and fielding value rather than reputation alone. Readers following the franchise can track whether that defensive edge holds as the roster changes.
Further reading
For more on the franchise, explore Chicago Baseball coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ClutchPoints.
