MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Friday that MLB has renamed the World Series Most Valuable Player Award in honor of Hall of Famer Willie Mays. Starting with the 2017 World Series, the award will now be known as the Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player. More from Manfred:
"Major League Baseball is thrilled to honor Willie Mays on our game's biggest stage and in a manner that befits his many contributions to the sport. Since making 'The Catch' on September 29, 1954, Willie has been a part of World Series history. This annual recognition will forever celebrate the life and career of a legend of the National Pastime.