Dustin Pedroia Named AL MVP
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has been named the AL Most Valuable Player.
“Last year, when I came to spring training, everybody was talking about a sophomore slump,” Pedroia said.
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Pujols Named NL MVP
November 18th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Albert Pujols, Baseball, MLB, St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols has won his 2nd career NL MVP award, receiving 18 of 32 first-place votes.
“I’m pretty happy,” Pujols said. Read the rest of this entry »
Cliff Lee Wins AL Cy Young
Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee has won the American League Cy Young award receiving 24 of 28 first-place votes and 132 points overall.
“I knew pretty early that it was going to be a special year, I really did,” Lee said.
Tim Lincecum Wins NL Cy Young
November 12th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, MLB, San Francisco Giants, Tim Lincecum
Tim Lincecum is the NL Cy Young becoming just the 2nd player in San Francisco Giants history to win the award.
Linceum received 23 of 32 1st place votes by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
Evan Longoria and Geovany Soto win rookie of the year
November 11th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Evan Longoria, Geovany Soto, MLB, Tampa Bay Rays
The rookie of the year awards have been announced; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria was named American League rookie of the year and Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto was named the National League rookie of the year.
“I had a great year, bar none,” Longoria said.
Brewers Hire Ken Macha
The Milwaukee Brewers have signed Ken Macha to a two-year deal to manage the team.
Macha believes he has learned a lot from his previous experience as the manager for the Oakland A’s.
“The four years in Oakland I learned a tremendous amount of baseball, don’t get me wrong,” Macha said.
Philadelphia Phillies Win World Series
October 30th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in Game 5 of the World Series to clinch their first title since 1980.
“I always thought we’d win the World Series,” manager Charlie Manuel as he held onto the championship trophy.
World Series Game 5 Suspended in 6th Inning
October 28th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, World Series
Game 5 of the World Series was suspended in the 6th inning with the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays tied at 2-all due to a heavy rainstorm.
Weather permitting the game will resume Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET in Philadelphia.
Phillies Rout Rays 10-2
October 27th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies have a 3-1 lead in the World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays after their flawless performance on Sunday night in game 4.
The Phillies are now just 1 win away from their first title since 1980.
Rays even series with win over Phillies
October 24th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in game 2 of the World Series, tying the series 1-all.
“We came in here knowing it’s going to be a tight series,” Rays outfielder B.J. Upton said.
