Coverage dated November 9, 2026 to November 10, 2026

Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year, Reds slugger Sal Stewart takes NL honor

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

It took the Detroit Tigers less than a month of watching Kevin McGonigle at the big-league level to decide he was worthy of a nine-figure contract.

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Reports & sources

13 articles, oldest first.

  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year award after stellar all-around season (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle has won the American League Rookie of the Year award after a stellar all-around season that sets him up to be a franchise cornerstone

  2. MLive

    Kevin McGonigle named AL Rookie of the Year, Tigers’ first winner in a decade (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    McGonigle received 28 of 30 first-place votes and two second-place votes.

  3. Fox2 Detroit

    Detroit Tiger Kevin McGonigle wins American League's Rookie of the Year (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Detroit Tigers player Kevin McGonigle has been named the 2026 Rookie of the Year by the American League. The 22-year-old infielder made his MLB debut in 2026. McGonigle led the Tigers in several offensive categories as a rookie, including plate appearances (707), hits (168), runs (97) and walks (95)…

  4. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Detroit’s Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year award; Guardians Parker Messick finishes second (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Guadians Parker Messick receives only two first place votes compared to 28 for Detroit's Kevin McGonigle.

  5. The Boston Globe

    Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year, Red Sox lefthander Payton Tolle finishes third (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    McGonigle received 28 of 30 possible first-place votes, while Guardians lefthander Parker Messick received the other two.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year, Reds slugger Sal Stewart takes NL honor (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    It took the Detroit Tigers less than a month of watching Kevin McGonigle at the big-league level to decide he was worthy of a nine-figure contract.

  7. Triblive

    Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year; Reds slugger Sal Stewart takes NL honor (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle won the American League Rookie of the Year award, and Cincinnati Reds slugger Sal Stewart took home the National League honor Monday night.

  8. Anchorage Daily News

    Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year, while Reds slugger Sal Stewart takes NL honor (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    McGonigle is first Tigers player to win the award since pitcher Michael Fulmer in 2016. Stewart was a force in the middle of the Reds’ lineup with 32 homers and 112 RBIs while playing in all 162 games.

  9. The Daily Caller

    Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle, Reds’ Sal Stewart Win 2026 MLB Rookie Of The Year Awards (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Another year, another batch of awards

  10. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle, Reds’ Sal Stewart win MLB Rookie of the Year awards (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle and Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart were named American League and National League Rookie of the Year, respectively, for 2026 on Monday night.

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