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Albert Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP award
- Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. "I'm just humbled," Pujols said. Pujols won unanimously Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols, who also won in 2005, received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. He became the first unanimous MVP since Bonds in 2002.
- Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. "I'm just humbled," Pujols said. Pujols won unanimously Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols, who also won in 2005, received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. He became the first unanimous MVP since Bonds in 2002.
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Mauer near-unanimous pick as American League MVP
- At the ripe old age of 26, Joe Mauer now has an AL Most Valuable Player award to add to a jam-packed trophy case that already holds three batting titles, three Silver Sluggers and two Gold Gloves.
- At the ripe old age of 26, Joe Mauer now has an AL Most Valuable Player award to add to a jam-packed trophy case that already holds three batting titles, three Silver Sluggers and two Gold Gloves.
Statues of Twins stars planned for downtown Mpls
- Downtown Minneapolis already has a statue of Mary Tyler Moore tossing her cap in the air. Now some statues of famous Minnesota Twins players may join her.
Twins add prospects Valencia, Guerra to 40-man
- The Minnesota Twins have added six prospects to their 40-man major league roster, including third baseman Danny Valencia and right-handed pitcher Deolis Guerra (day-oh-LEECE' GAIR'-uh).
Vikings angered by Metrodome's lease offer
- One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome was not an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.
Season of change: Twins mark move with new jerseys
- The Minnesota Twins have new logos and uniforms for their new era of outdoor baseball.
Minn.'s Northstar commuter rail starts Monday
- After a weekend of grand-opening fanfare, the Northstar commuter rail line opens Monday with hopes of easing the commute for Minnesotans from Anoka to Big Lake and beyond.
Twins' ballpark tax will rub off on youth sports
- Competition is fierce for grants toward youth sports facilities in Hennepin County, an offshoot of legislation used to build the new Minnesota Twins ballpark.
2009 Silver Slugger Team
- 1B - Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees
Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored
- Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players rewarded for fantastic fielding.
- Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players rewarded for fantastic fielding.
Brewers reinstate Weeks, DiFelice, Riske from DL
- The Brewers have reinstated second baseman Rickie Weeks and relievers Mark DiFelice and David Riske from the 60-day disabled list.
Cameron, 4 other Brewers file for free agency
- The Mike Cameron era in center field for the Milwaukee Brewers ended Monday when the 15-year veteran filed for free agency.
Putz, Pavano file for free agency
- Mets reliever J.J. Putz and Twins pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency Saturday.
- Mets reliever J.J. Putz and Twins pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency Saturday.
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