Tom Lasorda of the Dodgers and Jim...
Tom Lasorda of the Dodgers and Jim Leyland of the Pittsburgh Pirates were named co-winners of the Sporting News’ National League manager of the year award. Tony LaRussa of Oakland won the AL award.
Other awards: players of the year, Canseco and Andy Van Slyke, Pittsburgh; pitchers of the year, Orel Hershiser, Dodgers, and Frank Viola, Minnesota Twins; rookies of the year, Weiss and Mark Grace, Chicago Cubs; rookie pitchers of the year, Harvey and Tim Belcher, Dodgers; firemen of the year, Dennis Eckersley, Oakland, and John Franco, Cincinnati Reds; comeback players of the year, Storm Davis, Oakland, and Tim Leary, Dodgers.
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