2010 – The Los Angeles Dodgers announce the signing of two amateur players from Japan, high school P Kazuya Takano and college P Kazuki Nishijima. The Dodgers have been pioneers in signing Japanese players, starting with Hideo Nomo in 1995, and recently re-signed P Hiroki Kuroda.

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2010 – The Los Angeles Dodgers announce the signing of two amateur players from Japan, high school P Kazuya Takano and college P Kazuki Nishijima. The Dodgers have been pioneers in signing Japanese players, starting with Hideo Nomo in 1995, and recently re-signed P Hiroki Kuroda.

Tim Lincecum becomes the eighth hurler in baseball history, joining Sandy Koufax, Denny McLain, Jim Palmer, Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Pedro Martinez, and Randy Johnson, to win back-to-back Cy Young Awards. The Giants right-hander, receiving fewer first-place votes than the third runner-up Adam Wainwright, outpoints the Cardinals righty as well as runner-up Chris Carpenter, also a Redbird starter.

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Tim Lincecum becomes the eighth hurler in baseball history, joining Sandy Koufax, Denny McLain, Jim Palmer, Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Pedro Martinez, and Randy Johnson, to win back-to-back Cy Young Awards. The Giants right-hander, receiving fewer first-place votes than the third runner-up Adam Wainwright, outpoints the Cardinals righty as well as runner-up Chris Carpenter, also a Redbird starter.

The 35-year reign of George Steinbrenner as the Yankees boss officially ends when the MLB owners unanimously approve of his son taking control of the franchise. Hal Steinbrenner was appointed co-chairman of the team along with his brother Hank at the start of last season when it became evident their 78 year-old dad was gradually reducing his role as the owner of the storied franchise.

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The 35-year reign of George Steinbrenner as the Yankees boss officially ends when the MLB owners unanimously approve of his son taking control of the franchise. Hal Steinbrenner was appointed co-chairman of the team along with his brother Hank at the start of last season when it became evident their 78 year-old dad was gradually reducing his role as the owner of the storied franchise.

Mike Mussina, a twenty-game winner last season, announces his retirement, ending an 18-year career with the Orioles and the Yankees. ‘Moose,’ who compiled a 270-153 record with a 3.68 ERA, left Baltimore after the 2000 season, signing an $88.5 million, six-year free-agent deal to play in the Bronx.

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Mike Mussina, a twenty-game winner last season, announces his retirement, ending an 18-year career with the Orioles and the Yankees. ‘Moose,’ who compiled a 270-153 record with a 3.68 ERA, left Baltimore after the 2000 season, signing an $88.5 million, six-year free-agent deal to play in the Bronx.

Mike Lowell and the Red Sox finalize a $37.5 million, three-year contract. The 33 year-old third baseman, who was the World Series MVP, had been seeking a four-year deal but chose to stay with the World Champions despite longer and more lucrative offers.

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Mike Lowell and the Red Sox finalize a $37.5 million, three-year contract. The 33 year-old third baseman, who was the World Series MVP, had been seeking a four-year deal but chose to stay with the World Champions despite longer and more lucrative offers.

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins wins the 2007 National League Most Valuable Player Award. Rollins is the first major league player with at least 200 hits, 30 homers, 15 triples and 25 stolen bases in a season and also won the Gold Glove Award. Rollins is the second straight Philadelphia Phillies player to be named MVP, following Ryan Howard in 2006. Rollins edges Matt Holliday of the Colorado Rockies in the closest vote in 16 years.

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Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins wins the 2007 National League Most Valuable Player Award. Rollins is the first major league player with at least 200 hits, 30 homers, 15 triples and 25 stolen bases in a season and also won the Gold Glove Award. Rollins is the second straight Philadelphia Phillies player to be named MVP, following Ryan Howard in 2006. Rollins edges Matt Holliday of the Colorado Rockies in the closest vote in 16 years.

U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) introduces a resolution congratulating the Red Sox on their recent World Championship, a four-game sweep of St. Louis. The team had never won the World Series during the lifetime of the 72 year-old legislator.

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U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) introduces a resolution congratulating the Red Sox on their recent World Championship, a four-game sweep of St. Louis. The team had never won the World Series during the lifetime of the 72 year-old legislator.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki becomes only the second player in major league history to win the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki becomes only the second player in major league history to win the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season

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2001 – Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki becomes only the second player in major league history to win the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season. Suzuki joins Boston Red Sox outfielder Fred Lynn, who achieved this double distinction in 1975.