Fresh off one of the finest regular seasons of his illustrious career, Yankees closer Mariano Rivera won the fifth annual Delivery Man of the Year Award, the third time he's received the honor. Rivera saved 44 games in 46 chances with a 1.76 ERA and fanned 72 batters in 66 1/3 innings, while walking just 12. Full story >
Jays second baseman Aaron Hill recovered from a serious concussion in '08 to hit .286 with 36 home runs, 37 doubles and 108 RBIs. Full story >
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After two consecutive injury-plagued years, Cards ace Chris Carpenter regained his elite status in '09, going 17-4 with a 2.24 ERA, and pacing the NL in winning percentage and ERA. Full story >
Fans voted for the top offensive performers in each league, and the winners of the 2009 Hank Aaron Award presented by Sharp are Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols. More >
Thirty club nominees, including 13 All-Stars, were nominated for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award in 2009. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter won the award, which is given annually to the player who combines giving back to the community with outstanding on-field skills. More >
Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier won MLB's 2009 Clutch Performer of the Year Award after leading baseball with six walk-off hits, including a big league-best four walk-off homers, which tied the MLB record for the most in a season. Full story >
Giants catching prospect Buster Posey earned the 50th annual J.G. Taylor Spink Award as the Topps/Minor League Player of the Year after rising from Class A to San Francisco, hitting .325 with 18 homers in 115 games in the Minors. Full story >
Trautman Award
The Dodgers, Yankees and Rays each had a pair of farmhands named the Topps Player of the Year in their respective leagues. Full story >