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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.   Full story >
  •  Pujols wins; vote totals  •  All-time winners  •  Complete Awards coverage

Photo: Lance Berkman has finished in the top 10 five times in his 10-year career.  (AP)
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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.   Buy today >
  •  2009 schedule  •  Spring Training travel packs  •  27-Game Mini Plans

 
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Chance to receive 30 percent off extended to Friday

The 30 percent off sale for all items in the MLB.com Shop has been extended until 3 a.m. ET on Friday, giving you a perfect chance to stock up on holiday gifts.   Shop >
  •  MLB.TV Premium a great gift  •  Buy World Baseball Classic gear  •  Gift Finder

 
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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.   Watch >
  •  Around the Fall League  •  Bogusevic's AFL blog  •  Complete AFL coverage

Photo: Brian Bogusevic and Drew Sutton play for the Scottsdale Scorpions. 
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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.   VOTE NOW >
     TYIB Nominees: Closer     TYIB Nominees: Best Manager  •  Balloting under way

 
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Mailbag: Pitching and more pitching on fans' minds

Mound presence concerns many Astros fans, who inquire about Brad Penny, Derek Lowe, Jake Peavy, Ben Sheets and their own Randy Wolf in the mailbag.   Full story >
  •  Submit a mailbag question  •  Astros Hot Stove Tracker  •  Hot Stove coverage

Photo: It is not a certainty that Randy Wolf will re-sign with the Astros.  (Bob Levey/AP)
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AFL: Sutton is hot in the desert
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Berkman
.312
2. Tejada
.283
3. Pence
.269
ERA
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3.54
2. Backe
6.05
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