Baltimore's back May 5, 2008
" This guy is such a renegade that the Orioles actually were seen taking infield after batting practice Friday in Anaheim. Infield! Some 60 minutes or so before first pitch, just like in the old days! The Orioles take it on the first day of every road trip and before the first game of every home stand. Earl Weaver and Cal Ripken Sr. would be proud. "I've never met the man, but John Wooden was the greatest teacher of all time, there's no doubt," Trembley says. "And one of the things he always... (CBS News)
Schneider out with bruised right forearm Apr 21, 2008
It was the sorest point on any Mets' body, and Church poked it like Earl Weaver used to poke Ron Luciano's chest protector. That was the sign that everything would be all right with the Mets catcher, if not by Monday, then by Tuesday. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Gators power to sweep of ESJ Apr 10, 2008
ST. AMANT - Former Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver used to say the key to winning was pitch, defense and three-run home runs. St. Amant got all three in a 9-3 win over East St. John at Gator Park Saturday afternoon. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
THE BONUS: Thirty-five years later, examining the DH rule Mar 24, 2008
Tommy Davis: Eighteen-year major leaguer who excelled as the Orioles' first DH under manager Earl Weaver. Bill Giles: Phillies executive who voted on the DH rule and later became owner of the club. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Style points are just part of judging Mar 23, 2008
Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver doesn't think so ... Just about everything you think you know about Earl Weaver is true ... In one sense, Francona is a 21st-century extension of Earl Weaver. (Boston Globe)
Conducting with flair Mar 23, 2008
Earl Weaver turning his cap around and theatrically ejecting an umpire after the umpire had tossed Weaver. You can't make that stuff up. (Boston Globe)
Gonzalez out to reverse Florida fortunes Mar 15, 2008
I was reading an Earl Weaver book, and in one of the chapters, he talks about going with eight or nine pitchers on his entire staff [with Baltimore 30 years ago. To him it was more important for him to have an extra position player than to have a 10th pitcher, because that pitcher never pitched back in that era. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Sullivan focused on expanding, improving Mar 9, 2008
Spilborghs and Sullivan can actually bring back memories of some of the classic outfield platoons -- perhaps even the John Lowenstein-Gary Roenicke tandem that thrived under Earl Weaver for the late '70s and early '80s Orioles. They're not sharing a starting job, and they're not playing any kind of straight platoon, but they are mixing and matching, complementing Matt Holliday, Willy Taveras and Brad Hawpe, and enabling the Rockies to keep in stride both defensively and at the plate, regardless... (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Enjoying the view Mar 2, 2008
He played on the legendary Santurce teams on the island with Orlando Cepeda and Tony Perez and managed by Earl Weaver. He came through the Giants system with players like Juan Marichal and the Alou brothers, and played center field in the minor leagues flanked by Manny Mota and Jesus Alou. (Boston Globe)
Delgado has impingement in right hip Mar 2, 2008
-- Deep depth, as Earl Weaver used to call it, is not what the Mets have at any infield position. And first base is particularly thin, not only because Carlos Delgado shed pounds during the offseason. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Closer seeks strong finishes Feb 21, 2008
"I'm not Earl Weaver, you know, but solo blasts don't help that much. You need guys on bases." -- Manny Acta, who considers on-base percentage the most important offensive statistic. Contact Cawley at 242-3662 or. (Florida Today)
Notes: Patton not being rushed Feb 21, 2008
" Coming and going: Second baseman Brian Roberts wasn't at camp Wednesday due to an abdominal illness, but Trembley said he expected him back Thursday. Hall of Famer Earl Weaver stalked the sidelines Wednesday, and Trembley took the time to pick the brain of the most decorated manager in franchise history. "I asked him some things, and I asked him to come back. He said he would," Trembley said of the 77-year-old former skipper. "I'd like him to speak to the entire team the next time he comes... (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Schneider delivered more than a sales pitch Feb 14, 2008
Earl Weaver served as the manager and Rick Dempsey was the catcher. Schneider was part of an Orioles pitching staff that featured four Cy Young Award winners in Jim Palmer, Mike Flanagan, Steve Stone and Scotty McGregor. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
Atlanta reality show update Feb 12, 2008
One of note: a baseball signed by famous Oriole manager Earl Weaver with one $50 bid next to the name Tim Hudson. Hudson and Glavine were joined at the event by fellow Atlanta Braves Jeff Francouer, Brian McCann and John Smoltz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Perfection Battles Perserverance (97) Feb 4, 2008
GLENDALE The Amazin Mets over Earl Weaver and the Orioles in 1969. Joe Namath and the Jets delivering on a guarantee against the Colts in Super Bowl III.. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
O's commemorate '83 championship Feb 1, 2008
Singleton also spoke of the rapport his teammates had with one another, and he said part of that was a collective anxiety regarding what Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver might say or do next. Weaver was gone by '83, but he was still a strong presence who had helped mold the team into championship caliber. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
CD's Connect The Dots...From The Bottom Up Jan 23, 2008
Earl Weaver was a strong proponent of it. Sparky Anderson extolled the virtues of this pitching philosophy. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgers Scandals and Recoveries Past Jan 9, 2008
Think Earl Weaver when he had to go to Don Stanhouse. Think of Billy Martin. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
More > Dec 7, 2007
Many of those are cloaked as Minor League starting pitchers, as Cashman and manager Joe Girardi contemplate reviving the old Earl Weaver style of breaking in rookie starters as big league relievers. The Yankees already dabbled that way with Joba Chamberlain and Ross Ohlendorf, and there's little reason to think that Alan Horne, Jeff Marquez or Steven White couldn't be considered as the next surprise addition. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Williams wasn't sure he'd ever make Hall Dec 6, 2007
"I like this and whatever they say, I'm going to do. This is the pinnacle. I've been fortunate to be on two World Series winners, but this, this is the ultimate goal, I would think, of any player or manager or baseball executive. It certainly is for me." Williams is only the fourth manager from his era to be enshrined in the Hall, joining Sparky Anderson of the Reds and Tigers, Tommy Lasorda of the Dodgers, and Earl Weaver of the Orioles. Williams, recalling his epic World Series battles with... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
What makes a Hall of Famer? Dec 4, 2007
-- The population of living Hall of Fame managers just jumped all the way to four, with Dick Williams joining Sparky Anderson, Tommy Lasorda and Earl Weaver by way of the Veterans Committee election Monday. They also happen to be the only living Hall-eligible managers to get to the World Series four times. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
From Rochester to Cooperstown Dec 4, 2007
George Sisler, Johnny Mize, Red Schoendienst, Earl Weaver and Cal Ripken. They are the only five enshrined in both the Wings Hall of Fame and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. (R News)
Five elected to Hall by Vets Dec 4, 2007
The Hall of Famers were Hank Aaron, Jim Bunning, Bob Gibson, Fergie Jenkins, Al Kaline, Tommy Lasorda, Phil Niekro, Tony Perez, Earl Weaver and Billy Williams. Aaron could not attend and was replaced by veteran baseball writer Hal McCoy. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Steinberg Named VP, Marketing and PR Nov 28, 2007
For six years (1977-1982), Steinberg was the statistician to legendary Hall of Fame Manager Earl Weaver. After earning his doctorate from the University of Maryland Dental School (1984), he became the Orioles team dentist, but also kept working in the office, as he had since high school. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgers hire fan marketing guru Steinberg Nov 28, 2007
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dr. Charles Steinberg, once a statistician for Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver in Baltimore and later the Orioles' team dentist, has been hired by the as chief marketing officer. Steinberg will work alongside new Dodgers chief operating officer Dennis Mannion, hired earlier this month. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
The Baseball GM & Scouting Series Part II Nov 12, 2007
Ray "There are a lot of variables involved when making a decision to change pitchers, to include but not limited to, the schedule, who is available in the bullpen, how rested is the bullpen, the opposing lineup, whos on-deck, who can pinch-hit, the score and the overall situation of the game. Now as to how you can tell if a pitcher is losing his edge. Legendary Baltimore Orioles manager and Hall of Famer, Earl Weaver, who managed a pitching staff better than anyone Ive ever seen... (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Ex-Tribe GM Nominated For Hall Of Fame Nov 9, 2007
The 16-member electorate charged with reviewing the managers/umpires ballot features Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Jim Bunning, Bob Gibson, Fergie Jenkins, Al Kaline, Tom Lasorda, Phil Niekro, Tony Perez, Earl Weaver and Billy Williams; former executive Jim Frey; current executives Roland Hemond (Diamondbacks) and Bob Watson (Major League Baseball); and veteran media members Jack OConnell (MLB.com), Tim Kurkjian (ESPN) and Tom Verducci (Sports Illustrated). The 12-member electorate that with... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Martin among 20 veterans on new Hall ballot Nov 9, 2007
The ballot for managers and umpires will be examined by a 16-member board made up of three current and former executives, three longtime media members and 10 Hall of Famers -- including Hank Aaron, Jim Bunning, Bob Gibson, Tom Lasorda and Earl Weaver. The ballot for executives will be considered by a 12-member panel consisting of seven current and former executives, three longtime baseball writers and two Hall of Fame players -- Harmon Killebrew and Monte Irvin. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Chess Match: Boston nears checkmate Oct 28, 2007
Channeling Earl Weaver The situation: Entering the bottom of the sixth inning, the Red Sox hold a 6-0 lead ... The analysis: The Red Sox play Earl Weaver baseball in a lot of ways, and one of them is the way Francona is willing to use offense-defense platoons. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Go deeper pre- and postgame online Oct 25, 2007
-- Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver ... Earl Weaver always said what he thought, especially to umpires. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Red Sox' Epstein, Francona in for blame Oct 18, 2007
Earl Weaver had Mike Flanagan, Jim Palmer, and Scott McGregor lined up for Games 5, 6, and 7. Remember the Celtics against the 76ers in 1981. (Boston Globe)
ROLFE: Classic manager is one of the game's treasures Oct 17, 2007
SI.com - Writers - John Rolfe: The classic manager - Tuesday October 16, 2007 3:32PM. The classic manager is one of the game's treasures. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Red Sox' power combination is tough to crack Oct 13, 2007
Earl Weaver lived and managed by that axiom in his glory days with the Orioles, and Francona has both lived and loved the same truth from his dugout. "Obviously, the better more guys are swinging, the more dangerous your lineup becomes," he said. (Boston Globe)
Earl Weaver is Overrated Oct 7, 2007
One of the most overrated, disliked, egotistical managers in baseball history, Earl Weaver was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1996 ... Earl Weaver managed the Baltimore Orioles from the middle of the 1968 season, when he replaced Hank Bauer, until he retired in 1982 ... One of the most overrated, disliked, egotistical managers in baseball history, Earl Weaver was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1996. (Suite101.com)
Red Sox know Angels are a team that runs right at you Oct 2, 2007
He never will be confused with Earl Weaver, who sat back and waited for the three-run homer. "We do it that way because we have to," said Scioscia. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
In season's last week, Red Sox need to stay on top of things Sep 25, 2007
Hall of Fame skipper Earl Weaver took his foot off the accelerator with the 1969 Orioles. The O's won 109 games but Earl let up at the end of the year and wound up losing the World Series to the Mets in five games. (Boston Globe)
Mets mailbag: Six-man rotation for 2008? Sep 25, 2007
If Earl Weaver, Sparky Anderson or Billy Martin were making the changes, would Mota allow fewer hits. Would Feliciano necessarily have remained reliable if Bud Black were the manager. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Dodgers celebrate Lasorda's birthday Sep 15, 2007
Rick Dempsey, who was a backup catcher on Dodgers teams from 1988-90, said that Lasorda was one of his top three favorite managers, placing him in the company of Earl Weaver and Billy Martin. And Orel Hershiser, who had his career year of 23-8 in 1988, the last time the Dodgers won the World Series, summed it up for everyone when he said: "You're turning 80, which is granddad age. But to me, you'll always be my Dodger dad. I love you." Lasorda was 1,599-1,439 in his managerial career for a. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Brewers alone atop Central; No. 44 for Fielder Sep 12, 2007
PITTSBURGH - Former Orioles manager Earl Weaver always argued the easiest way to win any game was getting frequent visits from Dr. Longball. No doubt Weaver loves these take em-deep Milwaukee Brewers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rays mailbag: What now? Aug 21, 2007
OK, so he's not a Billy Martin or Earl Weaver ... Some manager's personalities are from the Billy Martin/Earl Weaver mold, while others do better with more of an analytical approach. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Bobby Cox Breaks MLB Record Aug 17, 2007
Former Baltimore skipper Earl Weaver, who owns the American League record of 98 thumbings, once famously berated an ump for 15 minutes. Sweet Lou Piniella can t touch Cox in numbers. (Suite101.com)
'Gimme' no longer in Norman's game? Aug 16, 2007
On today's date in 1975, Orioles manager Earl Weaver was ejected twice by ump Ron Luciano. Weaver was thrown out in the first game of a doubleheader and ejected before the second game. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Braves' Cox breaks record with 132nd ejection Aug 15, 2007
SI.com - MLB - Braves' Cox sets record with 132nd career ejection - Tuesday August 14, 2007 9:47PM. Cox passes McGraw for most ejections with No. 132. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cox breaks all-time ejections record Aug 15, 2007
The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Atlanta Braves News. Bobby Cox argues with plate umpire Ted Barrett, who ejected Cox after the fifth. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Local Lumber Aug 9, 2007
I remember going as a Little Leaguer and watching future major leaguers such as Lou Piniella and Mark Belanger; and, of course, Earl Weaver, the Pioneers' manager from 1962-1965, who would go on to become one of the big leagues' most colorful [and successful] characters. The Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame skipper remains famous for kicking dirt onto the feet of many an umpire, and getting tossed out of virtually every stadium in the American League. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Notes: Roberts finds power stroke Aug 5, 2007
This date in history: Former Orioles manager Earl Weaver was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Aug. 4, 1996. Weaver won four American League pennants and the 1970 World Series and posted a. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Ripken's Way to the Hallway Jul 31, 2007
Ripken got his work ethic from his father, who helped Earl Weaver develop the Oriole Way. My dad said, 'You take care of all the little things, you'll never have a big thing to worry about,' Ripken said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hall of Famers, on and off field Jul 31, 2007
Among the 53 Hall of Famers on stage behind Ripken were former Orioles Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Earl Weaver, Eddie Murray and Jim Palmer. That only made Ripken, whose dad also coached and managed the Orioles, struggle through much of his speech. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Record crowd attends Gwynn, Ripken induction Jul 30, 2007
Among the 53 Hall of Famers on stage behind Ripken were former Orioles Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Earl Weaver, Eddie Murray and Jim Palmer. Baseball's Hall of Fame. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ripken changed the way we look at shortstops Jul 30, 2007
When Baltimore Orioles third baseman Cal Ripken Jr. looked at the lineup card on July 1, 1982, he thought his manager, Earl Weaver, had erred. "I remember just looking at the lineup card and seeing a six next to my name instead of a five," Ripken wrote in an e-mail interview. (Albany Times Union)
Ripken's greatness goes far beyond ‘The Streak' Jul 29, 2007
ot everybody knows what a good shortstop he really was, said Earl Weaver, Ripken's first manager and member of the Hall of Fame. don't think there's any way that anybody is going to play over 150 games at shortstop and make three errors or less. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cream team: Indians whip up Rally Pie with a side of humor Jul 28, 2007
The Los Angeles Angels have the Rally Monkey, but the Cleveland Indians have the Rally Pie. At the urging of outfielder Trot Nixon, the Indians have been nailing each other in the face with whipped cream pies on television throughout the season. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Birth date, birthday no party for Brady Jul 28, 2007
It's not exactly la dolce vita. Tom Brady's romance with Gisele Bundchen has hit a rocky patch, according to one of Mr. Flip's favorite gossip sources, the New York Post. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Steinbrenner: His ESPN self has bad-hair day Jul 28, 2007
George Steinbrenner said the television version of him is not quite him. We're not talking the Seinfeld version, where you didn't even see his face. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
The historic Cal Ripken Ironman streak survived more than a few close calls. Jul 28, 2007
I think if any manager would have come to me and done the same, whether it was Joe Altobelli, Earl Weaver or Frank Robinson, I think the same response would have happened. Looking back on it, I think people were making a bigger deal out of it than I was, I was just playing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
O's better late vs. Yankees Jul 28, 2007
Yankees 8-2, Orioles 7-4. Guthrie wins after suspended-game loss. (SunSpot.net)
O's might dangle thriving reliever Bradford in trade Jul 27, 2007
But Ray's injury cuts likelihood of deal. With the non-waiver trade deadline approaching and contenders looking to bolster their bullpens, Orioles reliever is shaping up as an attractive trade candidate - though such a move has become less likely since closer went on the disabled list. (SunSpot.net)
Trachsel's stay short, but O's long on runs Jul 27, 2007
Players on a fourth-place team are careful not to puff out their chests after sweeping the club below them. They don't check the wild-card standings until reaching the. (SunSpot.net)
Bradford focused on role with O's, not trade speculation Jul 27, 2007
O's roster changes to force lineup shuffle for completion of suspended Yanks game. 4:56 PM EDT, July 26, 2007. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
O's other Iron Man to end streak for Ripken induction Jul 27, 2007
Umpires attendant Tyler will break string of consecutive games to attend HOF ceremonies. 7:56 PM EDT, July 26, 2007. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Knott gets to meet Ripken Jr. at ceremony Jul 26, 2007
Baltimore Oriole Hall of Fame inductees Eddie Murray, Robin Roberts, Brooks Robinson and Earl Weaver were in attendance to honor Ripken and the video message board at Oriole Park at Camden Yards played greetings from Ripken's former teammates throughout the game. Knott hadn't had much of a chance to see Ripken prior to Tuesday because most of his games with the Orioles had been on the road. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
O's send Ripken to Hall in style Jul 26, 2007
He did all the work,'' said Earl Weaver, Ripken's first manager. The event was attended by Murray, Weaver, Brooks Robinson and Robin Roberts, all of whom played for the Orioles and are now in the Hall of Fame. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Ripken's legacy more than his famous streak Jul 26, 2007
July 1, 1982 -- Twenty seven games into "The Streak," Ripken is moved to shortstop by manager Earl Weaver, even though many in the organization opposed the idea of a 6-foot-4 player at that position. Cal went on to play short in 2,216 straight games through July 14, 1996, winning two Gold Gloves along the way and joining Ron Hansen (1960) as an Orioles shortstop American League Rookie of the Year winner. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Notes: Saito throws off mound Jul 26, 2007
Lasorda is only one of three living Hall of Fame Managers, along with Sparky Anderson and Earl Weaver. Coming up: Brad Penny (12-1, 2. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Bedard rolls again Jul 26, 2007
O's starter allows one run in six innings; Patterson goes 3-for-4. Sun photo by Kenneth K. Lam, July 25, 2007. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
