The Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA) votes for each year's Hall of Fame class, follows each regular season by naming its MVP, Cy Young Award, Rookie of the Year, Manager and Executives of the Year, and announces its vote for both the annual Mid-Summer Classic and mid-season awards.

2011 Season Awards

NL MVP – Matt Kemp, LAD
AL MVP – Curtis Granderson, NYY

NL Cy Young – Clayton Kershaw, LAD
AL Cy Young – Justin Verlander, Det (unanimous)

NL Rookie of the Year – Craig Kimbrel, Atl
AL Rookie of the Year – Mark Trumbo, LAA; Ivan Nova, NYY (tie)

NL Manager of the Year – Kirk Gibson, Ariz
AL Manager of the Year – Joe Maddon, TB

NL Executive of the Year – Doug Melvin, Mil
AL Executive of the Year – Andrew Friedman, TB

NL Comeback Player of the Year – Lance Berkman, StL
AL Comeback Player of the Year – Jacoby Ellsbury, Bos

NL Hoyt Wilhelm Relief Pitcher of the Year – Craig Kimbrel
AL Rollie Fingers Relief Pitcher of the Year – Jose Valverde

2011 American League All-Star Game Starting Lineup

First Base:                 Adrian Gonzalez
Second Base:            Robinson Cano
Shortstop:                 Asdrubal Cabrera
Third Base:               Alex Rodriguez
Catcher:                    Alex Avila
Outfield:                    Jose Bautista
Outfield:                    Curtis Granderson
Oufield:                      Jacoby Ellsbury

Designated Hitter:       David Ortiz

2011 American League Mid-Season Awards:

MVP:                         Adrian Gonzalez
Cy Young:                  Justin Verlander
Rookie:                      Michael Pineda
Manager:                    Manny Acta

2011 National League All-Star Game Starting Lineup:

First Base:                  Prince Fielder
Second Base:             Rickie Weeks
Shortstop:                   Jose Reyes
Third Base:                 Placido Polanco
Catcher:                      Brian McCann                              
Outfield:                      Ryan Braun
Outfield:                      Lance Berkman
Outfield:                      Matt Kemp

2011 National League Mid-Season Awards:

MVP:                           Prince Fielder
Cy Young:                    Roy Halladay
Rookie                         Craig Kimbrel
Manager:                      Kirk Gibson

Hall of Fame Class of 2011

Roberto Alomar:  75% (elected)

Jeff Bagwell:        70%

Lee Smith:           65%

Jack Morris:        55%

Barry Larkin:       50%

Edgar Martinez:   50%

Tim Raines:          50%

Larry Walker:      45%

Mark McGwire:   40%

Fred McGriff:       40%

Dale Murphy:       40%

Rafael Palmeiro:   40%

Alan Trammel:      35%

Dave Parker:        25%

Don Mattingly:      20%

John Franco:         20%

Harold Baines:      10%

Carlos Baerga:        5%

Kevin Brown::         5%

Juan Gonzalez:         5%

Lenny Harris:           5%

Al Leiter:                 5%

John Olerud:            5%

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