It’s the 1970s now on MLB Monday as we continue moving through the (somewhat distant?) past with awards revisions. Our expanded lineup for this second miniseries now includes LCS MVP hardware, and it might continue to expand later, too, once we enter the wild-card era (1995). But we shall see when the time comes what we feel like doing. Ha! But for now, we’re going to enjoy revisiting moments we remember.

1970 World Series MVP: Brooks Robinson, 3B, Baltimore (original, confirmed)

The Baltimore Orioles won their second straight American League pennant, and after losing the 1969 Series to the New York Mets, they came back to the Fall Classic on a mission. This time, they beat the Cincinnati Reds in five games, thanks to the efforts of voted MVP Brooks Robinson, the O’s veteran third baseman. He led the Baltimore hitters in home runs (2), RBI (6), and OPS (1.238) while playing great defense, obvi.

Is there anyone else to consider here? First baseman Boog Powell (2 HR, 5 RBI, 1.160 OPS) also had a good week, thanks to a team-high 5 walks. But his glove? Eh. Overall, the Orioles outscored the Reds, 33-20, so we also should look at the Baltimore pitchers—none of whom won more than a single game each, and not a single Orioles pitcher posted an MVP-worthy ERA in combination with enough innings pitched. So … done.

1970 AL Championship Series MVP: Jim Palmer, SP, Baltimore

Baltimore swept Minnesota, 3-0, in this series, outscoring the Twins, 27-10, after taking the first two games in dominant fashion on the road. That scoring margin reads more like a football game. Alas, multiple O’s hitters could lay claim to this trophy; however, we’re going to go with Game 3 starter Jim Palmer, who tossed a one-run, complete-game victory with 12 Ks to clinch the series in front of the hometown fans.

1970 NL Championship Series MVP: Gary Nolan, SP, Cincinnati

The Reds dropped the Pittsburgh Pirates in three games, as well, to win the pennant, although the game scores were much closer (aggregate: a mere 9-3). Cincinnati won Game 1 on the road in extra innings, and that seemed to break the Pirates’ spirit, oddly. We’re going with the Reds’ Game 1 starter Gary Nolan, who tossed 9 innings of shutout baseball before his offense won the game in the 10th inning with three runs.

1970 AL MOTY: Earl Weaver, Baltimore

Both Baltimore (15 games ahead) and Minnesota (9) ran away with their respective divisions, and Orioles Manager Earl Weaver posted a plus-4 PPP, the best in the East by a manager of a winning team. Twins Manager Bill Rigney (plus-2) was outdone by California Angels Manager Lefty Phillips (plus-5), despite the Halos finishing 12 games out of first place. We will go with Weaver here, for achieving the sacred double.

1970 NL MOTY: Sparky Anderson, Cincinnati

The Pirates won the East by 5 games, mostly because Chicago Cubs Manager Leo Durocher (minus-10 PPP) was so bad. But Pittsburgh Manager Danny Murtaugh (plus-1), our winner here in 1960, doesn’t really deserve the nod. So, Red Manager Sparky Anderson wins this award, hands down, for posting a plus-11 PPP in a pennant race that Cincy won by 14.5 games over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Double digits are dope.