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1 snub for each BBWAA Award who deserves recognition

It is awards season in Major League Baseball, and on Monday night, we learned the three finalists for each of the five major awards handed out by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA): Rookie of the Year, Manager of…

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Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 2:14 AM

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MLB.com highlighted one notable snub for each of the five major BBWAA award categories.
Rockies rookie TJ Rumfield was recognized after leading the National League with a .390 on-base percentage.
Oliver Marmol received credit for guiding the Cardinals through a major roster transition during a competitive season.

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Following the announcement of the three finalists for each of the five major BBWAA awards, MLB.com highlighted five deserving candidates who missed out on finalist selections. The featured snubs include Rockies rookie TJ Rumfield, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, Astros reliever Josh Hader, Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen, and Tigers standout Kevin McGonigle.

MLB.com argues that each candidate delivered an exceptional season despite being omitted from the top three in their respective categories. Notably, Rumfield led the National League with a .390 on-base percentage, Rasmussen posted a 16-5 record and 0.91 WHIP, and McGonigle led the American League with a 7.1 bWAR.

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1 snub for each BBWAA Award who deserves recognition

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