BASEBALL AWARDS

Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Baseball stars shine bright across Illinois

Across Illinois, high school baseball and softball teams are celebrating standout players recognized for their skills this season. Two seniors from different schools made headlines by earning first-team All-State honors in Class 1A. Johnathon Stunkel from Putnam County dominated at bat with a . 438

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Nov 12 2025SPORTS

Two Managers Shine Again: Vogt and Murphy Take Home Honors

In a surprising twist, two baseball managers have made history by winning the Manager of the Year award for the second year in a row. Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians and Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers both secured their spots at the top again this year. Vogt, who is only 41 years old,

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Nov 17 2024SPORTS

MLB MVPs: Who Really Deserved the Award?

Imagine a baseball season where everyone is playing incredibly well. This was the case for the Minnesota Twins in 2006. Justin Morneau earned the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, but was he truly the most valuable? Let's take a closer look. Morneau did have a fantastic season. He hit . 321, smacke

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