News
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Mauer faces Yanks challenge for AL MVP
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- The 2009 American League Most Valuable Player Award will be announced Monday, and the decision is the result of a familiar philosophical debate.
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Roundup: Sheffield wants chance to play
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- Gary Sheffield saw a number of veterans iced out of last year's free-agent market (Frank Thomas, Paul Lo Duca, Dave Roberts) and doesn't want to follow suit, telling the Boston Globe of his dedication to remaining in top shape and that he "can go out and hit at least 25 and maybe up to 40 home runs for some team if I get the chance."
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More Headlines
- Patient Raines Jr. awaits return to Show
- Fielder, Hanley chasing Pujols for NL MVP
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- Hot Stove Report: The Pulse | Blog | Tracker
- Tigers' Cabrera in AL MVP discussion
- Dodgers' Kuo, Hu host clinic in Taiwan
- A's ink McPherson to Minor League deal
- O's Angle makes most of his AFL stint
- Doc not interested in re-signing with Jays
- Retherford powers Peoria to AFL title
- Quiroz collects seven RBIs
- Mauer in line for AL MVP hardware
- Morales in running for AL MVP Award
- Marlins' Johnson facing one-year deal
- Desme wins Arizona Fall League MVP
- Cuban star Chapman switches agents
- LA prospect claims sportsmanship honor
- Mets expand presence of history at Citi
- Jeter, Tex contending with Mauer for MVP
- Morgan's hand returning to full strength
- Teams shuffle rosters before Rule 5 Draft
- Key prospects square off in AFL finale
- Halladay rumors reach Cubs' door
- Roundup: Vizquel to light Hot Stove?
- Surgery not necessary for Strasburg
- Boras clients high on Red Sox's list
- Byrd hoping for multiyear deal in Texas
- Cubs ink reliever Grabow to two-year deal
Official Releases
- Lincecum goes back-to-back with win
- Royals' Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award
- Marlins' Coghlan Rookie Winner in NL
Noticias en Español
- Mauer enfrenta reto de Jeter, Teixeira por el JMV
- Invierno al Rojo Vivo: Orioles irían tras Delgado
- R.D.: W. Mo Peña, Ramón Ortiz dan triunfo al Licey
- McPherson firmó contrato de liga menor con A's
- Boston tiene en la mira a varios clientes de Boras
- Fielder, Ramírez compiten con Pujols para JMV
- Los equipos compiten por unos pocos estelares
In the News
Hot Stove Report
- Stay on top of all the rumors, trades and signings that keep fans warm through the winter, plus check the interactive Pulse of the Postseason.
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2009 Awards
- Get complete coverage of all 2009 Awards -- including Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, Manager of the Year and MVP -- announced live on MLB.com.
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MLB Go Beyond
- Five U.S. Presidents and Major League Baseball ask fans to "go beyond" in terms of giving back and volunteering in your community.
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Hal Bodley
- Senior correspondent Hal Bodley offers his unique brand of insight regularly on MLB.com and MLB.com/Live.
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This Year In Baseball Awards
2009 Gibbys
- Cast your ballots now for the top hitters, pitchers, moments and performances from the 2009 season.
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Baseball Perspectives
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Postseason schedule should change
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- Playing baseball in November is like skiing on the Fourth of July. But give Commissioner Bud Selig credit. He doesn't like the current format for the postseason and vows he's going to do something about it.
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Bauman: Top managers leave no doubt
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- This was not an average year for Manager of the Year voting. There was not much room for debate, because the performances of two skippers not only suggested that they should win the award; they shouted that they should win the award.
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Scioscia is the ultimate team leader
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- Mike Scioscia celebrated his 10th anniversary with the Angels by winning the AL Manager of the Year Award. Former Dodgers GM Fred Claire, for one, has not been surprised by Scioscia's success.
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