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MLB Players Alumni Association announces 2019 Heart and Hustle Award nominees

MLB: JUL 05 Padres at Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 05: San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) points to the field after San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) (not pictured) almost hits him with a foul ball during a MLB game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5, 2019 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association announced the nominees from each team for the 2019 Heart and Hustle Award. The award “honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit, and traditions of the game.” Voting was conducted prior to the All-Star break.

American League


  • Baltimore Orioles: Trey Mancini
  • Boston Red Sox: Rafael Devers
  • Chicago White Sox: James McCann
  • Cleveland Indians: Francisco Lindor
  • Detroit Tigers: Niko Goodrum
  • Houston Astros: Jake Marisnick
  • Kansas City Royals: Whit Merrifield
  • Los Angeles Angels: David Fletcher
  • Minnesota Twins: Byron Buxton
  • New York Yankees: DJ LeMahieu
  • Oakland Athletics: Marcus Semien
  • Seattle Mariners: Mitch Haniger
  • Tampa Bay Rays: Avisaíl García
  • Texas Rangers: Hunter Pence
  • Toronto Blue Jays: Freddy Galvis

National League


  • Arizona Diamondbacks: Eduardo Escobar
  • Atlanta Braves: Nick Markakis
  • Chicago Cubs: Javier Báez
  • Cincinnati Reds: José Iglesias
  • Colorado Rockies: Tony Wolters
  • Los Angeles Dodgers: Max Muncy
  • Miami Marlins: Miguel Rojas
  • Milwaukee Brewers: Lorenzo Cain
  • New York Mets: Jeff McNeil
  • Philadelphia Phillies: J.T. Realmuto
  • Pittsburgh Pirates: Josh Bell
  • San Diego Padres: Fernando Tatís, Jr.
  • San Francisco Giants: Pablo Sandoval
  • St. Louis Cardinals: Paul DeJong
  • Washington Nationals: Howie Kendrick

The winner will be announced on November 7 in New York at the 20th annual Legends for Youth Dinner. Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts won the award last year.

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