Albert Pujols

On Tuesday, first baseman of the St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols was voted unanimously the outstanding player in the National League. The Baseball Writers Association of the United States gave him 32 first-place votes, the highest possible, to enable him to collect 448 points. “Wow, I’m in the same place as Stan Musial,” Pujols said. “It’s pretty [...]  

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was a unanimous choice in winning the National League Most Valuable Player Award for the second consecutive season and the third time in his career. Pujols was listed first on all 32 ballots submitted by two writers in each league city to score a perfect total of 448 points, based on the tabulation system that rewards 14 points for first place, nine for second, eight for third and on down to...  

Today, José Alberto Pujols Alcántara, was named the unanimous choice for his third National League Most Valuable Player award. It wouldn't surprise me if he is soon named captain of the St. Louis Cardinals. Pujols has clearly exemplified what it means to be a Cardinal. He is a hard working, honest, good man. It is hard to find a time in Pujols' day when he is not at the ballpark taking swings or donating his time to a local charity. From a...  

NEW YORK — Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. It was the third MVP award for the St. Louis Cardinals star, who also won in 2005. He became the first unanimous MVP since Bonds in 2002. Pujols...  

It's unanimous, really. St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was named National League MVP unanimously on Tuesday. By doing so, he became the sixth unanimous winner of the NL award and took the honor for the third time in five years.  

Whenever performance-enhancing drugs rear their head, you often see the phrase "innocent until proven guilty" thrown around the discussion. It's a fine idea and one that deserves respect, but there's a significant snag to borrowing legal phrases for generic debate—it sounds very authoritative and conclusive, but the reality is much messier. There are very few universals in law. Like many legal rules, the aforementioned presumption of innocence...  

As you know Albert Pujols won his second consecutive National League's Most Valuable Player Award. He didn't just win it, he won it unanimously. Every single voter had him as their No. 1 pick. Pujols' exploits have been well chronicled. I think he is the best baseball player who is currently playing baseball on Planet Earth. Some would disagree, but that is the prerogative of baseball fans everywhere. While we shower Prince Albert with praise...  

Albert Pujols has officially been named the National League’s most valuable player for 2009. This is Mr. Pujols’ third MVP honor, previously being named NL MVP in 2008 and 2005.  Earlier this award season the St. Louis Cardinal first baseman collected his fifth Silver Slugger award and his second Hank Aaron award.  2009 also brought his eighth All-Star selection via the most votes of any player in either league and depending on your definition...  

NEW YORK (AP) — Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced...  

Albert Pujols has been announced as the winner of the 2009 N.L. MVP Award. Pujols was the first place choice on every ballot, and this is his third MVP Award.  Only Barry Bonds has won more MVPs than Pujols. UPDATE -- Full results here.  Jeremy Affeldt, Miguel Tejada, and Yadier Molina are among the odder "others receiving votes" recipients.  

The Wheaties FUEL team congratulates baseball super star Albert Pujols for his second consecutive Most Valuable Player win with a full page print advertisement that will run in the St Louis market on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Pujols fans can see the ad and become Wheaties FUEL cereal fans at www.facebook.com/wheaties ?We?re very proud to have Albert on the Wheaties FUEL team,? said Dan Stangler, marketing manager for Wheaties.  

Make it a trifecta for St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols. Tuesday he was named the most valuable player in the national league for the 3rd time in his career and the second straight season. He led the majors in homers, runs scored,...  

The Baseball Writers Association of America has selected St. Louis Cardinals’ first baseman Albert Pujols as the 2009 National League Cy Young Award winner, according to a press release from Major League Baseball. “This is an incredible honor,” said Pujols, who has not pitched a single inning in his illustrious 10-year professional career. “I am truly humbled.” Pujols hit .327 with 47 home runs, 135 RBI, and a 1.101 OPS in 2009. His 366 career...  

Joe Mauer won his first career American League MVP in an almost unanimous decision today.  Albert Pujols—barring some sort of disgusting error by the BBWAA—will win his second consecutive National League MVP trophy early tomorrow afternoon.  Both players are phenomenal talents that played at the highest level throughout the season and were clearly the most valuable player in their respective league.  Just take a look at the raw numbers for...  

Joe Mauer wins the MVP, and Twins fans wonder if he'll stick around past 2010. Likewise, Albert Pujols wins the MVP, and Cardinals fans wonder if he'll stay beyond 2011. A time to celebrate is also a time to speculate. It's a gloomy thought for the respective...