ere announced Sunday http://www.nationalsfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-adams-jersey , handing out hardware to the best defensive players in baseball.MVP candidates Mookie Betts and Nolan Arenado highlighted the list of winners, which featured six first-time recipients.Although most winners were expected and well-deserved, there were a few surprises along the way, including a tie at first base between Anthony Rizzo and Freddie Freeman.Here is the full list of winners, courtesy of Rawlings Sports.National LeagueP: Zack Greinke, Arizona DiamondbacksC: Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals1B: Freddie Freeman, Atlanta Braves/Anthony Rizzo, Chicago Cubs2B: DJ LeMahieu, Colorado Rockies3B: Nolan Arenado, Colorado RockiesSS: Nick Ahmed, Arizona DiamondbacksLF: Corey Dickerson, Pittsburgh PiratesCF: Ender Inciarte, Atlanta BravesRF: Nick Markakis, Atlanta Braves American LeagueP: Dallas Keuchel, Houston AstrosC: Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals1B: Matt Olson, Oakland Athletics2B: Ian Kinsler, Boston Red Sox3B: Matt Chapman Bryce Harper Jersey , Oakland AthleticsSS: Andrelton Simmons, Los Angeles AngelsLF: Alex Gordon, Kansas City RoyalsCF: Jackie Bradley Jr., Boston Red SoxRF: Mookie Betts, Boston Red Sox It was clearly hard to separate finalists at several positions, but voters thought Rizzo and Freeman were too close to pick just one, as they earned the fourth tie in the history of the award, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.On the other hand, a few races were easier on voters, like Arenado as he made history:Tracy Ringolsby TracyRingolsbyCorrection: Arenado 6th consecutive GG 3B; has 1 month less than 6 years in bigs. Only players more GG at start of career: Ichiro Suzuki, of, 10; Johnny Bench, c, 10; Tied for 4th in GG at 3B behind Brooks (16), Schmidt (10) amp;amp; Rolen (8). Buddy Bell, Eric Chavez amp;amp;Robin Ventura 6.Alex Gordon also won his sixth at left field, while Yadier Molina blew them all away with his ninth Gold Glove award.Brandon Crawford was looking for his fourth straight award, but Nick Ahmed unseated him.The World Series champions were obviously impressive at the plate this season, but defense was important as well Stephen Strasburg Jersey , as evidenced by three Gold Glove awards, including two outfielders.In the infield, the Colorado Rockies had two in the National League, while the American League was dominated by the Oakland Athletics:Mark Simon MarkASimonSaysAthletics infield combined for 85 Defensive Runs Saved, most in MLBThey had 2 Gold Glove winners to set the toneMark Simon MarkASimonSaysMatt Chapman: 1st career Gold Glove AwardThanks PerezEd for the shout-out to Defensive Runs Saved Chapman had 29. No other 3B had more than 10!Chapmans 29 Runs Saved were most in MLB (by 8!)The A's had finalists at all four infield spots but will leave with only two trophies.Overall, 12 out of 19 awards came from players on playoff teams, showing the value of good defense.Meanwhile, Jon Heyman of Fancred noted some quality players who didn't win Sunday:Jon Heyman JonHeymanMany great defenders are snubbed in gold glove awards: Jason heyward, Lorenzo Cain, kolten Wong and Brandon Crawford all snubbed in the nl aloneIn competitive fields at a lot of positions, someone has to be left out.The Gold Gloves were the first of the major awards handed out following the 2018 season, although fans will have to wait a couple of weeks for the biggest honors. The Cy Young Awards will be handed out on Nov. 14, with Most Valuable Players being named on Nov. 15. Philadelphia Phillies (22-16, first in the NL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (14-26, fifth in the NL Central)Kansas City, Kansas; Sunday, 2:15 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Both Philadelphia and Kansas City are looking to win the series with a victory.Article continues below ...The Royals are 9-12 in home games. The Kansas City pitching staff has a team ERA of 5.01, Brad Keller paces the staff with a mark of 4.47.The Phillies are 8-9 on the road. Philadelphia is slugging .414 as a unit. Rhys Hoskins leads the team with a slugging percentage of .606. The Phillies won the last meeting 7-0. Zach Eflin secured his fifth victory and Andrew McCutchen went 1-for-5 with two RBIs for Philadelphia. Keller took his fourth loss for Kansas City.TOP PERFORMERS: Jorge Soler leads the Royals with 10 home runs and has 25 RBIs. Whit Merrifield is 12-for-41 with two doubles, three triples http://www.nationalsfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-adams-jersey , two home runs and seven RBIs over the last 10 games for Kansas City.Hoskins leads the Phillies with 21 extra base hits and is slugging .606. Cesar Hernandez is 13-for-32 with four doubles, a home run and six RBIs over the last 10 games for Philadelphia.LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 4-6, .235 batting average, 4.21 ERA, outscored opponents by three runsPhillies: 6-4, .246 batting average, 2.76 ERA, outscored opponents by 20 runsRoyals Injuries: Trevor Oaks: 60-day IL (hip), Jesse Hahn: 60-day IL (elbow), Brian Flynn: 10-day IL (elbow), Lucas Duda: 10-day IL (lumbar strain), Salvador Perez: 60-day IL (elbow).Phillies Injuries: Vince Velasquez: 10-day IL (forearm), David Robertson: 10-day IL (elbow), Tommy Hunter: 60-day IL (arm), Victor Arano: 10-day IL (elbow), Roman Quinn: 10-day IL (groin), Scott Kingery: 10-day IL (hamstring).