Berkman named NL Player of the Month
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06/02/2008 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Astros outfielder Lance Berkman was named National League Player of the Month for May.
The switch-hitting Berkman hit at a .471 clip (49-for-104), with 11 doubles, a triple, and nine home runs. The four-time All-Star also amassed 22 runs batted in and scored 31 runs for the Astros. His .471 average and .553 on-base percentage, 49 hits and 85 total bases led the Majors and his 21 extra-base hits tied for the major-league lead.
The honor completes a monster month for Berkman, who was initially named Player of the Week from May 5-11, during which he hit .682 (15-for-22).This marks the second time he has earned a monthly award, previously winning in May 2004.
Other players receiving consideration were the Marlins' Dan Uggla (.347, 12 HR, 26 RBI), the Brewers' Ryan Braun (.322, 11 HR, 22 RBI), the Reds' Adam Dunn (.691 SLG, 10 HR, 25 RBI), and the Braves' Chipper Jones (.417, 4 HR, 14 RBI).
The 32-year-old is hitting .385 with 17 home runs, 47 RBI, while scoring 57 times for the Astros this season.
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley was chosen as the National League Player of the Week for the period ending June 1. Utley led all major-league players during the week with five home ru
<< Hamilton again tabbed AL Player of the Month
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was
named the American League Player of the Month for May, the second consecutive
monthly honor for the major league RBI leader.
Hamilton becomes just the fourth
<< Rivera named AL Player of the Week
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera was
selected as the American League Player of the Week for the period ending June
1.
Rivera recorded three saves and seven strikeouts, allowing two walks and a hit
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their roster Monday, signing offensive lineman Oliver Ross.
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NFL grants Pacman limited reinstatement >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell notified
previously suspended defensive back Adam "Pacman" Jones on Monday that he will
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Rangers place Padilla on bereavement list, recall Murray >>
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Padilla on Major League Baseball's bereavement list on Monday to tend to a
family emergency in Nicaragua.
Padilla, who may remain on leave for three to
Texas Tech baseball coach Hays retires >>
Lubbock, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Tech head baseball coach Larry Hays
announced Monday that he is retiring from the post he has held for the past 22
years.
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