2006 MLB season
| 2006 MLB season | |
|---|---|
| League | Major League Baseball |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 2, 2006 – October 27, 2006 |
| Regular Season | |
| Season MVP |
AL: Justin Morneau (MIN) NL: Ryan Howard (PHI) |
| League Postseason | |
| AL champions | Detroit Tigers |
| AL runners-up | Oakland Athletics |
| NL champions | St. Louis Cardinals |
| NL runners-up | New York Mets |
| World Series | |
| Champions | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Runners-up | Detroit Tigers |
| Finals MVP | David Eckstein (STL) |
The 2006 Major League Baseball season ended with the National League's St. Louis Cardinals winning the World Series with the lowest regular season victory total in a non-strike season in history. The American League continued its domination at the All-Star Game by winning its fourth straight game; the A.L. has won nine of the last ten contests (the 2002 game was a tie). This season, the Atlanta Braves failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time since 1990. Individual achievements included Barry Bonds who, despite questions surrounding his alleged steroid use and involvement in the BALCO scandal, surpassed Babe Ruth for second place on the career home runs list.
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The following players reached major home run milestones in 2006:
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