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Giants' World Series Share Worth $317K

Sep 30, 2014 10:36 PM

A full World Series share for the champion Giants was worth $317,631.29 this year, according to figures released Monday by MLB. The Giants voted 50 full shares to members of the team and other personnel. They also voted 9.89 partial shares and five cash awards, according to a statement from MLB, and reported by ESPN.com.

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Guerrero Named Top Designated Hitter

Sep 25, 2014 5:20 PM

Rangers slugger Vladimir Guerrero has won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award. Guerrero beat out Boston's David Oritz and Minnesota's Jim Thome. Toronto's Adam Lind won the award last year. Guerrero had a bounce-back season, hitting .300 with 29 homers and 115 RBIs in 152 games in his first season in Texas.

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Hamilton Wins AL MVP Award

Sep 25, 2014 10:29 AM

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is a runaway winner of the American League?s Most Valuable Player award, according to an Associated Press report. Hamilton received 22 first-place votes and 358 points in voting announced Tuesday by the Baseball Writers? Association of America.

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Votto Named NL MVP

Jul 28, 2014 8:46 PM

Cincinnati's Joey Votto is the overwhelming choice as the National League's Most Valuable Player, as reported by ESPN.com report. The Reds' first baseman received 31 first-place votes and 443 points in voting announced Monday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

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M's Hernandez Wins AL Cy Young

Apr 23, 2014 3:29 AM

Seattle ace Felix Hernandez has been chosen the AL Cy Young Award winner, according to an Associated Press report on Thursday. King Felix went just 13-12, but was a victim of poor run support all season. He led the majors with a 2.27 ERA, topped the AL in innings and was second in strikeouts.

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Halladay Wins NL Cy Young

Jun 10, 2014 1:44 PM

Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay was awarded the NL Cy Young award on Tuesday. Halladay was voted the winner unanimously and he's the fifth pitcher to win the award in both leagues. He was the AL Cy Young winner with the Blue Jays in 2003. He led the league with 21 wins and topping the majors in innings, shutouts and complete games.

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Buster Posey, Neftali Feliz Win Rookie Awards

Sep 30, 2014 10:44 PM

Giants catcher Buster Posey and Rangers closer Neftali Feliz have been voted the Rookies of the Year, according to an ESPN.com report. Posey won the NL award in voting announced Monday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Feliz won the AL honor.

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Rolen Wins Gold Glove With Third Team

May 7, 2014 4:15 AM

Reds third baseman Scott Rolen was named one of the National League's Gold Glove winners on Wednesday. The award was his eighth. He won Gold Gloves with the Cardinals and Phillies earlier in his career. Two other members of the NL Central-winning Reds are on the team -- pitcher Bronson Arroyo (first award) and second baseman Brandon Phillips (second). Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (second) and catcher Yadier Molina (third straight) also were recognized for their defense. Houston Astros outfielder Michael Bourn also represents the NL Central division with his second straight award. The Rockies boast two first-time Gold Glove winners -- shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and outfielder Carlos Gonzalez. The other Gold Glove winner in the outfield is the Phillies' Shane Victorino, who won his third straight award.

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Renteria Named World Series MVP

Jul 29, 2014 12:59 AM

Giants shortstop Edgar Renteria saved another of his biggest moments for the World Series hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning to help give the Giants a 3-1 win and clinch the series. Renteria was named the Word Series most valuable player, as reported by the Associated Press.

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Votto, Bautista Win Hank Aaron Award

Oct 30, 2014 7:47 AM

Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista and Reds first baseman Joey Votto have been named the recipients of this year's Hank Aaron award. The award goes to the top offensive player in each league.

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