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LIVE: Silver Slugger Awards unveiled

Awards season continues tonight, highlighting baseball's top hitters at each position.

Unveiled on MLB Network, the Silver Slugger Awards, presented annually by Louisville Slugger, are voted on by MLB managers and coaches, who could not vote for someone on their team. Eleven of the 18 winners in 2016 were first-time recipients of the honor.

A live simulcast of the announcements is also streaming on MLB.com.

Here are the winners, as they are announced on MLB Network:

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Catcher: Gary Sanchez (Yankees)
First base: Eric Hosmer (Royals)
Second base: Jose Altuve (Astros)
Third base: Jose Ramirez (Indians)
Shortstop: Francisco Lindor (Indians)
Outfield: Aaron Judge (Yankees)
Outfield: Justin Upton (Angels)
Outfield: George Springer (Astros)
Designated hitter:

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Catcher: Buster Posey (Giants)
First base: Paul Goldschmidt (D-backs)
Second base: Daniel Murphy (Nationals)
Third base: Nolan Arenado (Rockies)
Shortstop: Corey Seager (Dodgers)
Outfield: Giancarlo Stanton (Marlins)
Outfield: Marcell Ozuna (Marlins)
Outfield: Charlie Blackmon (Rockies)
Pitcher:

The first week of awards season concludes Friday with the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year honors announced at 6 p.