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Cubs and Rangers Shine in 2025 Gold Glove Awards

11/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In 2025, the Chicago Cubs won the National League Gold Glove Team Award after posting 84 Defensive Runs Saved.
The Texas Rangers won the American League Gold Glove Team Award in 2025, posting a .9911 fielding percentage and 89 Defensive Runs Saved.
The Rangers committed 51 errors amid offensive struggles, and both teams plan to build on this defensive success for the 2026 season.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series victory ended a 108-year championship drought, a historic achievement in Major League Baseball. That season, the Cubs and Texas Rangers each recorded 83 Defensive Runs Saved, reflecting a growing emphasis on defensive metrics in team strategies. This trend underscores the increasing importance of defensive performance in achieving success, influencing player evaluations across the league.

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Story summary

In 2025, the Chicago Cubs won the National League Gold Glove Team Award after posting 84 Defensive Runs Saved.
The Texas Rangers won the American League Gold Glove Team Award in 2025, posting a .9911 fielding percentage and 89 Defensive Runs Saved.
The Rangers committed 51 errors amid offensive struggles, and both teams plan to build on this defensive success for the 2026 season.

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