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11/24/2009 |
Pujols poised to take his place with legends
A scant nine seasons into his Major League life, Albert Pujols is already squarely in the conversation for the Hall of Fame and beyond.
11/23/2009 |
AL MVP raises debate on Mauer, Jeter
The 2009 American League Most Valuable Player Award will be announced Monday, and the decision is the result of a familiar philosophical debate.
11/23/2009 |
Many contenders, one favorite for NL MVP
No, the "P" in MVP doesn't stand for Pujols. But it might seem that way in the NL, with the Cardinals' super-slugger having won the award in two of the last four seasons and seemingly cruising toward it this year.
11/23/2009 |
Verlander's season won't be forgotten
Justin Verlander didn't win the American League Cy Young Award for his remarkable season, but he cracked the top three. He's going to have to settle for his rewards in the stats -- 19 wins, 269 strikeouts and the best year by a Tigers starter since Jack Morris.
11/23/2009 |
Ultimate prize shines brightest for Yanks
Winning the World Series may be a team concept, but it's only natural that even on the most cohesive of units, a few outliers stand out.
11/23/2009 |
Mauer overwhelming choice for AL MVP
Twins catcher Joe Mauer was named the American League MVP for the first time in his career on Monday, beating out the Yankees' duo of Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira for the honor.
11/23/2009 |
Vizquel gives White Sox veteran utility man
The White Sox Venezuelan connection at shortstop added on another link Monday afternoon, with the announcement of the official signing of Omar Vizquel. The move had been reported as close last week.
11/23/2009 |
Roundup: Reliever Guardado not retiring
Eddie Guardado wants to keep playing, the Red Sox are dangling Mike Lowell as trade bait and Jorge Cantu is apparently staying with the Marlins in the latest Hot Stove update.
11/23/2009 |
Teixeira, Jeter fall to AL MVP Mauer
It was a terrific season for both Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira, who each stated convincing cases. But when the results were tallied, Jeter and Teixeira ran behind Joe Mauer, who was named AL MVP by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Monday.
11/23/2009 |
Arroyo out to sea during busy offseason
Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo found a good way to avoid the temptation of reading Hot Stove rumors about his team potentially moving players and reducing payroll.
11/23/2009 |
Hale named Red Sox's bench coach
The Red Sox have a new bench coach, and that man is DeMarlo Hale. Hale, who has been Boston's third-base coach on manager Terry Francona's staff the past four seasons, will take over the spot vacated by Brad Mills, who left to become manager of the Astros.
11/23/2009 |
Vizquel picks Sox ahead of Indians
Omar Vizquel signed a one-year contract with the White Sox on Monday, which means his return to Progressive Field in 2010 will have him in the visitor's dugout and wearing the uniform of a division rival.
11/23/2009 |
Marlins' Ross keeps steadily improving
For a team that preaches the importance of pitching, speed and defense, it's easy to see why the Marlins are so high on outfielder Cody Ross.
11/23/2009 |
Presidents Cup Giants jerseys up for bid
The 12 San Francisco Giants jerseys worn by caddies for United States team participants in last month's Presidents Cup golf tournament are being auctioned on www.jrgiants.org through Dec. 6.
11/23/2009 |
Bauman: Mauer AL's Most Valuable, best
Joe Mauer is not only the Most Valuable Player in the American League, he is also the best player in the AL.
11/23/2009 |
Cabrera finishes fourth in AL MVP race
While he didn't win the ultimate MVP prize, Miguel Cabrera's 2009 season did not go unnoticed by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
11/23/2009 |
Halos' Morales finishes fifth in MVP race
Angels first baseman Kendry Morales (.306 batting average, 34 homers, 108 RBIs) finished fifth in the American League Most Valuable Player balloting announced on Monday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
11/23/2009 |
Williams offering tough love to Jenks
White Sox general manager Ken Williams isn't taking the sympathetic approach when it comes to Bobby Jenks' perception that the team feels he needs to improve his conditioning to better his effectiveness.
11/23/2009 |
Dye open to idea of shifting to first base
Jermaine Dye has said he's not ready to take on a full-time designated hitter role, a Monday report on FoxSports.com claimed Dye is open to playing first base.
11/23/2009 |
SU2C, MLB team up against breast cancer
Stand Up To Cancer believes that we all deserve solutions to the kinds of problems this debate raises, and with your help, we are prepared to deliver.
11/23/2009 |
Berkman remains focused on ultimate prize
With 10 years of service time under his belt, millions of dollars in the bank and his name at the top of the Astros' offensive records books, Lance Berkman's goal is pretty simple: Win a World Series ring.
11/23/2009 |
Giants explore bringing back Torrealba
Preparing for the possibility that they won't re-sign Bengie Molina, the Giants have inquired about free-agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba.
11/23/2009 |
HOPE Week garners Yanks recognition
The Yankees were recognized as 2009 honorees at the 11th annual National Sportsmanship Awards on Saturday in St. Louis, for their work with Camp Sundown during the organization's inaugural HOPE Week.
11/23/2009 |
Brewers sign Capuano, Halama
The Brewers picked up a pair of veteran left-handers for depth on Monday, re-signing former All-Star Chris Capuano and adding newcomer John Halama to the organization on Minor League contracts that include an invitation to Major League Spring Training camp.
11/23/2009 |
Marlins pondering Puerto Rico set vs. Mets
There is a chance Florida could be expanding its reach into Latin America during the 2010 season. The Marlins on Monday confirmed that they are considering playing a three-game series with the Mets in Puerto Rico. More Results > |
