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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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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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Keep the holidays alive all season long with MLB.TV

Looking for a holiday gift that will last into next autumn? With a year's subscription to MLB.TV, your special fan will be able to watch thousands of games.   Full story >
  •  Visit the MLB.com Shop  •  Use the Gift Finder  •  Buy World Baseball Classic gear

Photo: An MLB.TV subscription lets fans watch more than 90 out-of-market games per week. 
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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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