Chicago Cubs Arrieta, Rizzo win Silver Slugger awards

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Friday, November 11, 2016
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Lego recreated the last inning of the 2016 World Series, where the Chicago Cubs won the title for the first time in 108 years.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Cubs World Series-winning pitcher Jake Arrieta and first baseman Anthony Rizzo were named as Silver Slugger Award winners Thursday.

Here's a full list of the 2016 Silver Slugger Team, which is presented by Louisville Slugger and selected by major league coaches and managers.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Catcher - Salvador Perez, Royals

First base - Miguel Cabrera, Tigers

Second base - Jose Altuve, Astros

Third base - Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays

Shortstop - Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox

Outfield - Mookie Betts, Red Sox

Outfield - Mike Trout, Angels

Outfield - Mark Trumbo, Orioles

Designated hitter - David Ortiz, Red Sox

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Catcher - Wilson Ramos, Nationals

First base - Anthony Rizzo, Cubs

Second base - Daniel Murphy, Nationals

Third base - Nolan Arenado, Rockies

Shortstop - Corey Seager, Dodgers

Outfield - Charlie Blackmon, Rockies

Outfield - Yoenis Cespedes, Mets

Outfield - Christian Yelich, Marlins

Pitcher - Jake Arrieta, Cubs

Just for fun, here's an awesome recreation of the 2016 World Series, where the Cubs won the title for the first time in 108 years. Enjoy!

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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