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Dillon Dingler aims for back-to-back Gold Gloves for Tigers tonight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Dillon Dingler aims for back-to-back Gold Gloves for Tigers tonight

Summary

Dillon Dingler of the Detroit Tigers is a finalist for the 2026 American League Gold Glove Award, with the winner to be announced tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. If Dingler secures the award, he will join Iván Rodríguez, Lance Parrish, and Bill Freehan as the only Tigers catchers to win consecutive Gold Gloves. Dingler finished the 2026 season leading MLB catchers in Defensive Runs Saved, making a strong case for the honor. He faces competition from Brandon Valenzuela of the Toronto Blue Jays and Austin Wells of the New York Yankees for the award. Additionally, teammate Zach McKinstry is a finalist for the utility Gold Glove.

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By the Numbers

•Dillon Dingler is a finalist for the 2026 Gold Glove Award.
•Winners announced tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
•Dingler has 15 Defensive Runs Saved, leading all catchers.
•Zach McKinstry also a finalist for the utility Gold Glove.
•Dingler seeks to join Iván Rodríguez, Lance Parrish, and Bill Freehan.

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Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler could join Iván Rodríguez, Lance Parrish and Bill Freehan with a second consecutive Gold Glove tonight.
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