​DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 27: Kevin McGonigle #7 of the Detroit Tigers looks on prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park on September 27, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Pirates defeated the Tigers 4-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Happy Wednesday, everyone. MLB Awards season is in full swing. Kevin McGonigle netted the Rookie of the Year Award for the AL, to no one’s surprise, though there is the question of the two voters who gave him a second-place selection…. side-eyeing them. Then on Tuesday night we got the Manager of the Year Awards, and Pat Murphy three-peted, not a shock. We’ve also got some hot stove rumors to get into, specifically about Tarik Skubal and which teams are showing the most interest in the ace.So let’s get right into it. Detroit Tigers NewsIs Kevin McGonigle’s stellar rookie season just the beginning?Those who watched McGonigle’s rise to greatness know exactly what it took to get him there. ($)All aboard the hype train.View this post on InstagramGot an eye on 2036 already.View this post on InstagramSkip gets in on the action.”Now you’re getting the recognition that you have earned…not bad for a kid from that small town in Pennsylvania.”A.J. Hinch congratulates Kevin on his Rookie of the Year honor. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/VRZetoxOWo— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 10, 2026Watch the moment McGonigle realizes he’s won.From Delco to Detroit, that’s our Rookie of the Year 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Knf90mgzqp— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 10, 2026The moment Kev was announced as 2026 AL Rookie of the Year 🥹 pic.twitter.com/RCZsUUtEyB— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 10, 2026MLB NewsWhat is Cooper Pratt going to do now?The Mets will be meeting with Tarik Skubal, reportedly. A 2027 Rookie of the Year candidate for each team. What happened to slugging in the postseason?How do players feel about a free agency deadline? ($)Michael Wacha wasn’t able to resist giving up home runs the way he used to this past season. Which 5 teams are on Tarik Skubal watch at the GM Meetings? The Dodgers have nabbed Pedro Guerrero from the Marlins to be their new hitting coach. Some underappreciated 2026 All-Stars. Could the Rangers move Corey Seager this offseason? ($)Breaking down the merits of all six Manager of the Year candidates. And here are your Manager of the Year winners. Recapping all the in-the-zone hit-by-pitches this year. Some hot stove updates for the week. Adrian Morejon deserves to make bank… just not as a starter. Why did the Mariners go with a rookie manager for the next season?A Hall of Fame case for Joe Maddon. How can the Mets find their way back to contention?While the NL Rookie of the Year wasn’t as clear-cut, he was still just as deserving.View this post on InstagramChanges coming for the White Sox.Grant Taylor will move into the #WhiteSox 2027 rotation, Chris Getz announces at the GM Meetings.Hagen Smith will remai