With the World Series behind us, it's time for the awards season to begin in major-league baseball. It started on Sunday with the Gold Gloves Awards, honoring the best defensive players at their position in both leagues.

The Chicago Cubs led the way with three winners, second baseman Nico Hoerner, left fielder Ian Happ and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Three other teams — the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants — had two each. 

“[I’m] proud of the ability to be available so much… you don’t win this award unless you’re on the field a ton,” Hoerner told Marquee Sports Network following his Gold Glove win.

Here's the story on the Cubs' three winners from Cubs Roundtable baseball writer Joey Pollizze.

Cubs Take Home Three Gold Gloves Three Cubs stars secured Gold Gloves, showcasing stellar defense. Now, one aims for the ultimate Platinum Glove honor.

The awards have been given out since 1957.  Here's the list of American League winners:

Third base — Maikel Garcia, Kansas City Royals
Shortstop — Bobby Witt, Jr., Kansas City Royals
Second base — Marcus Semien, Texas Rangers
First base — Ty France, Minnesota Twins/ Toronto Blue Jays
Left field — Steven Kwan, Cleveland Guardians
Center field — Ceddanne Rafaela, Boston Red Sox
Right field — Wilyer Abreu, Boston Red Sox
Catcher — Dillon Dingler,  Detroit Tigers
Pitcher — Max Fried, New York Yankees
Utility — Mauricio Dubón, Houston Astros

Here's the list of National League winners:

Third base — Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pittsburgh Pirates/Cincinnati Reds
Shortstop — Masyn Winn, St. Louis Cardinals
Second base — Nico Hoerner, Chicago Cubs
First base — Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves
Left field — Ian Happ, Chicago Cubs
Center field — Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs
Right field — Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres
Catcher — Patrick Bailey, San Francisco Giants
Pitcher — Logan Webb, San Francisco Giants
Utility — Javier Sanoja, Miami Marlins