In a close vote, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America selects Albert Pujols (.330, 41, 117) as the National League’s MVP. The Cardinal first baseman outpoints Braves’ center fielder Andruw Jones, 378-351.

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In a close vote, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America selects Albert Pujols (.330, 41, 117) as the National League’s MVP. The Cardinal first baseman outpoints Braves’ center fielder Andruw Jones, 378-351.

MLB hopes it can resolve differences with Washington officials over a stadium lease by next week, clearing the way for a sale of the Nationals.

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MLB hopes it can resolve differences with Washington officials over a stadium lease by next week, clearing the way for a sale of the Nationals.

Broadcaster Ralph Edwards, dies today in Los Angeles, CA at age 92; he was considered the voice that launched the Jimmy Fund, the children’s cancer-fighting charity long favored by the Boston Red Sox.

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Broadcaster Ralph Edwards, dies today in Los Angeles, CA at age 92; he was considered the voice that launched the Jimmy Fund, the children’s cancer-fighting charity long favored by the Boston Red Sox.

Al Nipper, a former Boston Red Sox draft pick who played the majority of his career with the club, is hired as Boston’s bullpen coach.

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Al Nipper, a former Boston Red Sox draft pick who played the majority of his career with the club, is hired as Boston’s bullpen coach.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, who was the runner-up in the American League Most Valuable Player voting this week, is second-to-none in the voting for the top two awards given by the Boston chapter of the BBWAA. Ortiz will be given the Ted Williams Award as the top hitter in the major leagues, along with the “Yawkey Award” as the Red Sox MVP at the Boston BBWAA’s annual dinner on January 12, 2006. Ortiz hit .300 with 47 home runs and a major league-leading 148 RBI this season. He also had 34 RBI that put his team ahead, the most in the AL, and 8 RBI from the seventh inning on that gave Boston the lead for good.

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Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, who was the runner-up in the American League Most Valuable Player voting this week, is second-to-none in the voting for the top two awards given by the Boston chapter of the BBWAA. Ortiz will be given the Ted Williams Award as the top hitter in the major leagues, along with the “Yawkey Award” as the Red Sox MVP at the Boston BBWAA’s annual dinner on January 12, 2006. Ortiz hit .300 with 47 home runs and a major league-leading 148 RBI this season. He also had 34 RBI that put his team ahead, the most in the AL, and 8 RBI from the seventh inning on that gave Boston the lead for good.