Elephant Rumblings: All-MLB teams revealed
News and notes for the Oakland Athletics and Major League Baseball.
Major League Baseball wrapped up its 2023 Awards Season Saturday night with the announcement of the winners of the Hank Aaron Awards while also revealing the All-MLB teams. MVP winners Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. took home the Hank Aaron Award, which is given to the best offensive performer in each league.
The league also revealed the All-MLB first and second team selections. The World Series champion Texas Rangers led the way with six All-MLB selections with infield duo Marcus Semien and Corey Seager taking home first-team honors. The Atlanta Braves had five selections, including three first-team selections in Acuña, Austin Riley and Spencer Strider.
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The Dodgers have signed outfielder Austin Beck to a minor league contract. He became a FA after spending 6+ seasons with the A’s organization. The sixth overall pick in ‘17 missed all of last season with an ACL tear. Director of player development Will Rhymes expects Beck to…
— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) December 16, 2023