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Joe Maddon, Kirk Gibson Named 2011 AL, NL Manager of the Year

Yesterday the American and National League Managers of the Year were announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.  Joe Maddon, skipper of the Tampa Bay Rays, was voted as the best AL manager…Read More

An Interesting Debate Concerning the Selection of Hellickson for RoY

Major League Baseball announced Monday the recipients of the Rookie of the Year Awards, which are voted on by the Baseball Writers Association of America.  Craig Kimbrel took home honors in the National…Read More

2011 AL Cy Young Winner: Justin Verlander

After he clinched the American League pitching Triple Crown this regular season, Justin Verlander became a lock to win the 2011 AL Cy Young Award.  Yesterday, a unanimous decision confirmed this, as Verlander…Read More

2011 BBWAA AL Rookie of the Year: Jeremy Hellickson

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America selected Jeremy Hellickson as the 2011 American League Rookie of the Year.  Unlike the NL’s tally, the Junior Circuit ended in a closer finish with Hellickson,…Read More

2011 BBWAA NL Rookie of the Year: Craig Kimbrel

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America selected Craig Kimbrel as the 2011 National League Rookie of the Year.  Kimbrel, the Atlanta Braves’ freshman closer, was widely anticipated to take home…Read More

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2011 NL End of Year All-Star Team

Yesterday, I created a year-end All-Star team for the Junior Circuit, and I will naturally do the same…Read More

2011 AL End of Year All-Star Team

Even though the All-Star game is associated with the middle of the MLB season, I feel that it is best…Read More

2011 NL Gold Glove Awards

Yes, I realize that the “real”- if it can even be referred to as such- Gold Glove Awards…Read More

Good Choices On Hall Ballot

Not a single name among the 10 baseball figures on the Golden Era ballot for consideration as potential…Read More

AL Cy Young Debate

Yes, there actually is a debate in the American League for the Cy Young winner, because everybody’s…Read More

2011 National League Silver Slugger Awards

Major League Baseball announced its 2011 Silver Slugger Awards last night.  The honor is given to the…Read More

2011 American League Silver Slugger Awards

Major League Baseball announced its 2011 Silver Slugger Awards last night.  The honor is given to the…Read More

2011 National League Gold Glove Winners

The Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners were announced last night.  Players receiving the honor are deemed…Read More

2011 American League Gold Glove Winners

The Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners were announced last night.  Players receiving the honor are deemed…Read More

FanSided’s AL Player of the Year: Jacoby Ellsbury

The American League Player of the Year award was a lot closer than the NL’s finish.  While Matt Kemp…Read More

FanSided’s NL Player of the Year: Matt Kemp

The Los Angeles Dodgers made it a sweep of FanSided’s National League Pitcher and Player of the Year…Read More

FanSided’s AL Pitcher of the Year: Justin Verlander

So far this award season, we’ve had a few players run away with the vote.  But, before AL Pitcher…Read More

FanSided’s NL Pitcher of the Year: Clayton Kershaw

The battle for National League Pitcher of the Year came down to four contenders.  Earlier this season,…Read More

FanSided’s AL Reliever of the Year: Jose Valverde

While the NL Reliever of the Year award was a one man race, the top two competitors for FanSided’s…Read More

FanSided’s NL Reliever of the Year: Craig Kimbrel

Atlanta Braves reliever Craig Kimbrel made it two in a row, taking home the title of National League…Read More