Mussina's career topic of Hall debate Nov 22, 2008
11/21/08 4:22 PM EST. Newly retired right-hander has credentials that spark discussion. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Cliff Lee Wins AL Cy Young Award Nov 14, 2008
2008 CLIFF LEE, Cleveland Indians 2007 C.C. SABATHIA, Cleveland Indians 2006 JOHAN SANTANA, Minnesota Twins 2005 BARTOLO COLON, Los Angeles Angels 2004 JOHAN SANTANA, Minnesota Twins 2003 ROY HALLADAY, Toronto Blue Jays 2002 BARRY ZITO, Oakland Athletics 2001 ROGER CLEMENS, New York Yankees 2000 PEDRO MARTINEZ, Boston Red Sox 1999 PEDRO MARTINEZ, Boston Red Sox 1998 ROGER CLEMENS, Toronto Blue Jays 1997 ROGER CLEMENS, Toronto Blue Jays 1996 PAT HENTGEN, Toronto Blue Jays 1995 RANDY JOHNSON,... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Ex-Indians pitcher, broadcaster Score dies at 75 Nov 12, 2008
From the outset, Score showed as much promise as the three future Hall of Famers -- Bob Lemon, Early Wynn, and Feller -- he joined on the Cleveland staff. In fact, the Indians reportedly refused an offer of $1 million for Score from the early in 1957. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Legendary MLB Broadcaster Herb Score Dies Nov 12, 2008
From the outset, Score showed as much promise as the three future Hall of Famers -- Bob Lemon, Early Wynn, and Feller -- he joined on the Cleveland staff. In fact, the Indians reportedly refused an offer of $1 million for Score from the Red Sox early in 1957. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mussina has his sights on win No. 20 Oct 3, 2008
" The entire season has given Mussina, in the midst of a renaissance campaign at age 39, plenty to be satisfied with. Healthy enough to take the ball for each of his 33 starts to date, Mussina enters Sunday's day-night doubleheader with the Red Sox boasting a 19-9 record with a 3.47 ERA. He would become the first pitcher to win a 20th game at age 39 or later since Jamie Moyer did it in 2003 for the Mariners, and only the eighth all time, joining Pete Alexander (1927), Moyer, Phil Niekro ('79),... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Mussina hopeful for shot at win No. 20 Sep 25, 2008
Only eight pitchers have won 20 games after their 39th birthday: Moyer, Phil Niekro, Gaylord Perry, Warren Spahn (three times), Early Wynn, Grover Alexander, Eddie Plank and Cy Young (twice). Mussina would be the only player to do it for the first time so late in his career. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yanks prevail as Stadium goes dark Sep 22, 2008
Yankees Postgame Wrap. Jeter addresses the fans. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Sep 6, 2008
It is signed by Elroy Face, Bob Feller, Hoyt Wilhelm, Joe DiMaggio, Ralph Houk, Al Kaline, Willie Mays, Bob Doerr, Lou Brock, Jim "Catfish'' Hunter, Tony Oliva, Whitey Ford, Early Wynn, Larry Doby, Rocky Colavito, Tom Tresh, Tug McGraw, Willie Stargell, Dick Groat, Warren Spahn, Bill Mazeroski, Lindy McDaniel, Billy Herman and three more that I cannot read. The piece is in mint condition. The 12x16 poster has been dry-mounted and is now framed. -- R. House, Lake Elsinore, Calif. "For a theme... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Perry welcomes Lee to the club Sep 3, 2008
He joined Perry along with Hall of Famers Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, Early Wynn and 20 others who have worn a Cleveland uniform in the 20-win club. With pitch counts, relief specialists and overly controlling managers, 20-game winners are far more rare than when Perry, who won 314 games in 22 seasons, pitched. (News & Observer -- Sports)
At 39, Mussina back in control as rock of Yankees' rotation Aug 27, 2008
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, no pitcher has led the AL in wins at age 39 or older since 39-year-old Early Wynn won 22 games for the Chicago White Sox in 1959. Whether the Yankees make the postseason or not, Mussina is having fun. (USA Today -- Sports)
Season for the ages Aug 24, 2008
No pitcher since Early Wynn in 1959 has led or tied for the American League lead in wins at age 39 or older, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. With six or seven more starts before the season's out, depending on whether he stays healthy and the Yankees remain in the playoff hunt, the five-time All-Star could reach 20 wins for the first time in his career. (Albany Times Union)
Ageless Mussina hopes to be a 20-something Aug 23, 2008
No pitcher since Early Wynn in 1959 has led or tied for the American League lead in wins at age 39 or older, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. I know he has pitched against us at least twice, maybe three times. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hargrove named to Tribe Hall of Fame Aug 17, 2008
"You look at names like Hal Trosky, Early Wynn, Bob Feller, Cy Young, Lou Boudreau, Herb Score, and it really hits home. This is a really special occasion.". Someday, names like Kenny Lofton, Jim Thome and Omar Vizquel will be added to that list. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Sabathia, Sheets form potent tandem Jul 8, 2008
The Indians in 1954 were prohibitive favorites with Early Wynn joining Bob Lemon as 23-game winners, but they were swept by the Giants in a series made famous by Willie Mays' dramatic catch in center field at the Polo Grounds on a drive by Vic Wertz. A bit further back, the Giants in 1908 were paced by Christy Mathewson's 37 00001CA8 victories and another 23 wins by Hooks Wiltse. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
John Shea on Baseball Jun 22, 2008
The Giants were underdogs because the Indians won a then-record 111 games, had 23-game winners Early Wynn and Bob Lemon, and won the pennant over the Yankees, who had won five straight World Series. "We knew the Giants were a very good ballclub because we played them in spring training every year in Arizona and traveled with them (barnstorming) back east before the season," Rosen said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A Return To 'Dodger Stadium' Jun 21, 2008
Hall of Famer Early Wynn. By Indians InkDate: Jun 20, 2008 When the Indians face the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight at "Dodger Stadium," it will be Cleveland's first appearance at the ballpark in 43 years. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Big Unit dominant in win No. 288 May 20, 2008
Next up are Lefty Grove and Early Wynn, who each won 300 in their careers. History is right around the corner for Johnson, but he said his focus is on the here and now. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Ex-Red Sox ace Monbouquette battles cancer May 16, 2008
Monbouquette remembers the exact date of his no-hitter (one walk) against the Chicago White Sox and Early Wynn. "It was Aug 1, 1962. I had [Hall of Famer Luis] Aparicio, 0 and 2, and threw him a slider off the plate. He tried to hold up and I thought he went all the way. The umpire, Bill McKinley, called it a ball, and as I was getting the ball back from the catcher, someone shouted from the stands, 'They shot the wrong McKinley.' I had to back off the mound because I had a little chuckle to... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
NUMBERS DON'T LIE: The bottom line on Clemens' statistics Feb 15, 2008
Eight Hall of Famers: Bob Gibson (#1), Jim Bunning (#6), Nolan Ryan (#7), Gaylord Perry (#9), Tom Seaver (#11), Steve Carlton (#14), Phil Niekro (#18), and Early Wynn (#20). One certain future Hall of Famer: (#13). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hargrove gets into Indians' Hall Feb 9, 2008
The Official Site of The Cleveland Indians: News: Hargrove headlines Indians' Hall class. 02/08/2008 10:00 AM ET Hargrove headlines Indians' Hall class Class of 2008 also includes former second baseman Gordon By Anthony Castrovince / 00001863 MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Clemens' Hall road rockier Dec 17, 2007
Lefty Grove, Early Wynn, Rube Marquard -- they all kept watch. Clemens clearly knows the game's past, so he's surely aware of this: The mere mention of steroid suspicion can block the door to the Hall of Fame. (Albany Times Union)
Dodgers-Red Sox Game for Charity Nov 28, 2007
The Coliseum played host to the second 1959 All-Star Game in which 15 future Hall of Famers participated starting pitcher Don Drysdale, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Luis Aparicio, Yogi Berra, Nellie Fox, Al Kaline, Mickey Mantle, Eddie Mathews, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Frank Robinson, Hoyt Wilhelm, Ted Williams and Early Wynn as well as three other Dodger players, Jim Gilliam, Moon and Charlie Neal. . (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Sabathia Joins An Impressive List Nov 14, 2007
Several others won the honor either before or after pitching for the Indians, including Hall of Famers Early Wynn, Steve Carlton and Dennis Eckersley. to read the rest of this story. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Upsets could bode well for Rockies Oct 25, 2007
Bob Lemon and Early Wynn each won 23. Mike Garcia won 19. (Boston Globe)
ALCS drama setting stage for Fall Classic Oct 22, 2007
Those are images of the lost past, the days of Bob Feller and Lou Boudreau and Bob Lemon and Early Wynn. "It just has to stop, and it has to stop tonight," said the Cleveland manager. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Eddie Lopat, the Steady Yankee Oct 20, 2007
Ed Lopat teamed up with Allie Reynolds and Vic Raschi to give the Yankees three formidable starters who could match the Indians' BobFeller, Bob Lemon, and Early Wynn ... Nineteen forty nine was the start of five consecutive World Championships for the Yankees and Lopat teamed up with Allie Reynolds and Vic Raschi to give the Yankees three formidable starters who could match the Indians BobFeller, Bob Lemon, and Early Wynn. (Suite101.com)
Streak has Rockies in rarefied air Oct 18, 2007
The Giants played only two October games, winning the final two of the World Series on Oct. 1-2 at Cleveland Stadium to complete a four-game sweep of the Indians and their vaunted rotation of Early Wynn, Bob Lemon, Mike Garcia and Bob Feller. 1932 New York Yankees (2-0): Gehrig, Ruth, Lazzeri and Ben Chapman drove in 100-plus runs apiece while pitchers Gomez, Ruffing, George Pipgras and Johnny Allen were a combined 75-27. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Sabathia, Carmona Indians' prized 1-2 punch Oct 13, 2007
While they're not quite ready in Cleveland to dismantle the mythical shrine erected to Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, Early Wynn, and Mike Garcia in the early 1950s, the Sabathia-Carmona duo is impressive - big, strong men with blazing speed who both can pound the strike zone with a variety of pitches. There is no reason to question Farrell's true allegiance in this series. (Boston Globe)
Indians manager Wedge doesn't play to the cameras Oct 13, 2007
With 241 innings, Sabathia was the first Indians pitcher to lead the AL outright since Early Wynn in 1954. Sam McDowell shared the 1970 title with Baltimore's Jim Palmer. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
AL Post-Season Preview: Indians Oct 4, 2007
" Except for his RBI total, virtually every one of Hafner's other statistics are down considerably from a typical year for him. After hitting over .300 in each of the last three years, Hafner's average tumbled to .266. Hafner's home runs were way down, too, from 42 last year to 24. He did face more exaggerated infield shifts from opposing teams than in the past. But he also, as reflected by the drop in homers and doubles, seemed to lose some of his power this year. After averaging 38 doubles in... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Two aces coming at you from left, ri00003005ght Oct 1, 2007
Not since Bob Lemon, Early Wynn and Herb Score all notched 20 victories in 1956 has an Indians' rotation had this much potency up top. At 27 years of age, Sabathia put together what can easily be characterized as his best season. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Notes: Holding off postseason prep Sep 23, 2007
And the answer is: In 1956, Bob Lemon, Early Wynn and Herb Score each won 20 games for the Tribe. The last set of teammates in the Majors to win at least 18 games were the Astros' Roy Oswalt and Roger Clemens in 2004. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Tribe notes: Gutierrez's pop a surprise Sep 17, 2007
The last time the club had two ERA champs in a three-year span was 1948 (Gene Bearden) and 1950 (Early Wynn). Travis Hafner and his wife, Amy, kicked off their Pronk's Peeps program at Sunday's game. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Summer fling: Cleveland Indians enjoying special season Sep 7, 2007
Not since the powerful Cleveland teams of the 1950s with Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, Early Wynn and others, have the Indians had such a 1-2 pitching punch. With his offense stuck in a prolonged slump last month, manager Eric Wedge benched second baseman Josh Barfield and replaced him with rookie Asdrubal Cabrera. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tribe notes: Club finds surprise in Cabrera Aug 28, 2007
The Official Site of The Cleveland Indians: News: Cleveland Indians News. 08/27/2007 7:34 PM ET Notes: Tribe finds surprise in Cabrera Dellucci to rehab into September; heading in right direction By Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Webb posts best scoreless streak since Hershiser as DBacks down Braves Aug 18, 2007
Glavine moved into sole possession of 21st place on the all-time majors win list, ahead of Lefty Grove and Early Wynn. Glavine has 2,555 career strikeouts, tying him with Tim Keefe for 27th. (International Herald Tribune)
Protrade: Glavine won't be last to 300 Aug 9, 2007
Chiefly among them: That there will never be another starting pitcher to match Early Wynn and Lefty Grove on the all-time wins leaderboard ... Won in the 1930s: 0 Won in the 1940s: 1 (Lefty Grove) Won in the 1950s: 0 Won in the 1960s: 2 (Warren Spahn and Early Wynn) Won in the 1970s: 0 Won in the 1980s: 5 (Steve Carlton, Phil Niekro, Gaylord Perry, Tom Seaver and Don Sutton) Won in the 1990s: 1 (Nolan Ryan, in 1990) Won in the 2000s: 3 (Clemens, Glavine, Maddux). (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Tribe notes: Sabathia wants 300 wins Aug 7, 2007
Cy Young (511 career wins), Steve Carlton (329), Phil Niekro (318), Gaylord Perry (314) and Early Wynn (300) all pitched for the Tribe. On deck: The Indians make their first visit to Chicago since the first trip of the season as they open a three-game set with the White Sox at 8:11 p.m. ET on Tuesday at U.S. Cellular Field. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Glavine makes his own bit of history, cuffs Cubs for No. 300 Aug 6, 2007
Mets' Glavine made to feel at home after win No. 300 - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mets notes: Glavine gets batterymate back Aug 6, 2007
Early Wynn went 306 days waiting between 299 and 300, the longest span. He gained his 299th victory with the White Sox on Sept. 8, 1962, and his 300th with the Indians on July 13, 1963. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Glavine gets No. 300 Aug 6, 2007
Dave van Dyck Chicago Tribune Aug. 5, 2007 10:08 PM. CHICAGO - It was the first one at Wrigley Field and maybe the last one in baseball history. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Watching, waiting to witness history Aug 5, 2007
Christine Glavine didn't express herself in any way that could have upset anybody, but her worried eyes could have been interpreted as saying: "Oh, jeez, poor Tommy and the rest of the guys. Well, now it's more packing, more room service, more midday activities for the kids."Her face reminded me of another look of desperation back in 1962, although Early Wynn was not as pretty as she was. Wynn was the Roger Clemens of his time, a burly old cuss. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lefty Glavine, one win from 300, could signal end of an era Jul 30, 2007
Rare air: Lefty Glavine one win away from 300 - USATODAY.com. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)
Oh, those lovable, stinky Devil Rays Jul 15, 2007
Indian aces: C.C. Sabathia (12-3) and Fausto Carmona (10-4) are the first set of Indians pitchers since 1956 to each win 10 or more game by the All-Star break since Early Wynn (10-4) and Bob Lemon (10-6). Bedard beckons: Erik Bedard threw one of the finest games in Orioles history last Saturday when he struck out 15 in a two-hit shutout. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Baseball Today Jul 13, 2007
Updated Jul 13, 2007 - 03:45:03 am CDT. in print and online, 24/7. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Team-by-team breakdowns for second half Jul 12, 2007
In fact, this is the first time since 1956 (Bob Lemon, Early Wynn) that the Indians have had two or more 10-game winners at the All-Star break. Buy or sell. (USA Today -- Sports)
Recalling banner days for the all-time Bay Area All-Stars Jul 9, 2007
1958, at Memorial Stadium, Baltimore: Gil McDougald pinch-hits for Early Wynn and drives home Frank Malzone with a single. Gus Triandos, starting in his home park, singles off Warren Spahn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Indians 9, Blue Jays 4 Jul 8, 2007
Along with left-hander C.C. Sabathia (12-3), Carmona gives the Indians two 10-win starters before the All-Star break for the first time since 1956, when Bob Lemon and Early Wynn both had 10 wins. I'm happy for Fausto,'' Indians manager Eric Wedge said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Carmona strong in Tribe rout Jul 8, 2007
Bob Lemon and Early Wynn achieved the same feat 51 years ago for Cleveland. This season is only the seventh time that two Indians pitchers have won 10 or more prior to the Midsummer Classic. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Notes: Betancourt deserves recognition Jun 30, 2007
And the answer is: The last Tribe pitcher to lead the league in innings pitched was Early Wynn in 1954, when he tossed 271 of them. Down on the farm: Triple-A Buffalo's Ryan Mulhern homered and drove in three runs and Adam Miller, in his second appearance out of the bullpen after returning from a finger injury, did not allow a hit over two scoreless innings in the Bisons' 6-2 victory at Scranton. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
• A once-in-a-lifetime meeting May 2, 2007
When Killebrew broke into the majors in the mid-1950s, pitchers like Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, Warren Spahn, Whitey Ford, Robin Roberts and Early Wynn were challenging hitters. Those hitters included Larry Doby, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Duke Snider, Ernie Banks and Al Kaline. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Major League Baseball 300 Win Club Apr 2, 2007
Early Wynn has the highest ERA in the fraternity, at 3. 54. (Suite101.com)
Indians Hall Of Fame To Add Four Mar 22, 2007
"The Big Bear" had a 142-96 record for Cleveland as he joined Hall of Famers Bob Feller, Bob Lemon and Early Wynn in the Indians' famed "Big Four" rotation ... CLEVELAND INDIANS HALL OF FAME MEMBERS OF EARL AVERILL * - Inducted 1951 RHP JIM BAGBY, SR. Inducted 2007 SS LOU BOUDREAU * - Inducted 1954 3B BILL BRADLEY - Inducted 1957 SS RAY CHAPMAN - Inducted 2006 RHP STAN COVELESKI * - Inducted 1966 OF ROCKY COLAVITO - Inducted 2006 OF LARRY DOBY * - Inducted 1966 RHP BOB FELLER * - Inducted... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Four to join Tribe Hall as new class Mar 22, 2007
Garcia, known as the "Big Bear," pitched for the Tribe from 1948-59, going 142-96 as a member of the team's "Big Four" rotation that included Bob Feller, Bob Lemon and Early Wynn. As a rookie in 1949, Garcia led the American League in ERA with a 2. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Sports Mailbag Feb 3, 2007
Phil Niekro, Gaylord Perry, Don Sutton and Early Wynn all won at least 300 games but none were inducted in his first year of eligibility. Cy Young, winner of 511 major-league games, had been retired 25 years when the first inductees were enshrined in 1936, but he wasn't one of them. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Obituaries in the News Feb 3, 2007
"He wrote about the musicians' performance style as much as their music.A graduate of Cornell University, Balliett joined The New Yorker in 1951, writing poetry and pieces for the "Talk of the Town" section. In 1957, he began writing a jazz column, which he continued until 1998. He also contributed book, film and theater reviews, as well as art criticism and book notes.The same year he began working for the New Yorker, Balliett and jazz critic Nat Hentoff started "The Sound of Jazz," an offshoot... (The Morning Star)
• Former major leaguer Berres dies at 99: Kenosha County resident was best remembered as successful pitching coach Feb 3, 2007
Among the pitchers he worked with were Hall of Famers Early Wynn and Hoyt Wilhelm. Bob Lee, who was president and general manager of the Kenosha Twins minor league baseball team from 1984-1991, was a close friend of Berres. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Simulation: Non-HOFers vs. HOFers Jan 10, 2007
ESPN.com - MLB/HOF07 - Hall of Famers vs. non-Hall of Famers: Who would win. 0) { ES_showBox(); };ES_searchKeyPress( this. (ESPN -- Baseball)
