
Berkman breaks top five in NL MVP Award voting
Lance Berkman's phenomenal first half put him in contention for the 2008 MVP Award, but he fell off the pace late to finish fifth on Monday's ballot.
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• Pujols wins; vote totals • All-time winners • Complete Awards coverage

2009 season ticket packages are on sale now
Become an Astros season ticket holder today. Purchase 2009 season tickets and catch Lance Berkman and the Astros at Minute Maid Park next season.
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• 2009 schedule • Spring Training travel packs • 27-Game Mini Plans

Astros prospects hastening learning curve in Arizona
The Astros' prospects in the AFL, including pitcher-turned-outfielder Brian Bogusevic and Drew Sutton, are looking to gain new skills and advance quickly.
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• Around the Fall League • Bogusevic's AFL blog • Complete AFL coverage

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From now until 10:59 CT tonight, save with MasterCard at the MLB.com Shop. Use MasterCard and save 15 percent on your purchase of $100 or more.
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What a trip: Travel to see the World Baseball Classic
Book a travel package to Toronto, San Juan, San Diego, Miami or Los Angeles and see the world's best compete in the World Baseball Classic in March.
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• World Baseball Classic tickets • Classic coverage • Tournament brackets

Vote for Valverde, Cooper for TYIB Awards
Astros closer Jose Valverde and manager Cecil Cooper have been nominated for 2008 This Year in Baseball Awards. Voting ends Dec. 5.
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TYIB Nominees: Closer
TYIB Nominees: Best Manager • Balloting under way










































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