Closer Olson to enter O's Hall of Fame Aug 9, 2008
"And to go in with the people that are in this Hall of Fame -- Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Cal Ripken, Jim Palmer, Eddie Murray -- to be associated with those names, it's a tremendous honor. "This place is just different. It's not your typical Major League Baseball city. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Teixeira heads home with Halos Aug 4, 2008
He watched his favorites, fellow first baseman Eddie Murray and legendary shortstop Cal Ripken Jr., and Teixeira followed the team when it made the move to Oriole Park at Camden Yards in 1992. Since he joined the Rangers in 2003, the slugger's only visits to the park have been in an opponent's uniform, but Teixeira said he always enjoys facing off against his hometown team. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Orioles to be featured on TWIB Aug 1, 2008
When the introductions were complete, the infield at Camden Yards held a collection of some of the greatest players in the history of baseball -- Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr., Eddie Murray and Jim Palmer to name a few. TWIB will show vintage footage of the 1983 season incorporated into interviews with the players from that famed team. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Guardado happy to be there for Ichiro Jul 30, 2008
" Ichiro would collect the historic hit in his first at-bat on Tuesday night -- a single to left-center field off Rangers starter Luis Mendoza. "I was teammates with [Paul] Molitor and [Dave] Winfield in Minnesota when they got their 3,000th hits," he said, "and we were the opposing team when Eddie Murray and Cal [Ripken Jr.] got theirs. Those are some classy guys. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Gossage elected for impact on game Jul 26, 2008
Gossage is one of 21 relievers to have recorded at least 300 career saves. (Ray Stubblebine/AP). (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Jays, Orioles to finish suspended game Thursday Jul 24, 2008
Notes:@ Former Orioles in attendance for the pregame ceremony included Hall of Famers Eddie Murray, Cal Ripken Jr. and Jim Palmer. Huff came in 5-for-43. (Anchorage Daily News)
Improved Mets show they're different Jul 24, 2008
When Eddie Murray played for the Mets in 1993, he cost Tim Bogar his job by not signaling. Bogar had rounded third base on what would become an inside-the-park home run. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Orioles honor 1983 World Series team Jul 24, 2008
Jim Palmer and Eddie Murray shake hands during Wednesday night's ceremony ... The roll call was nearly complete, boasting three Hall of Famers (Eddie Murray, Cal Ripken and Jim Palmer), a local catching icon in Rick Dempsey and a host of starters who combined for more than 900 wins in the big leagues. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Pine Tar Game nets no sticking points Jul 24, 2008
07/23/2008 2:58 PM ET Pine Tar Game holds no sticking points Brett, Gossage recall infamous contest on its silver anniversary By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com. The infamous Pine Tar Incident. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Peralta enjoys life in 4-hole Jul 23, 2008
Since Victor Martinez and Travis Hafner were injured, Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez long departed and Albert Belle, Eddie Murray and Andre Thornton retired, he had no choice but to explore every corner on his 25-man roster. The first chance went to Ryan Garko, who made 27 starts in the No. 4 spot. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Orioles Notebook: Walker nears return from DL Jul 23, 2008
"25TH ANNIVERSARY: The Orioles celebrate the 25th anniversary of their last World Series victory tonight with a pre-game ceremony involving a large selection of players and coaches from the 1983 squad, including Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr., Eddie Murray and Jim Palmer.Trembley is excited to speak with a few of the members of that team he has yet to meet."I think it's a great gesture that the Orioles are doing," Trembley said. "I think anything you can do to restore, continue, re-educate people... (Carroll County Times, MD)
O's to celebrate '83 championship Jul 23, 2008
From players like Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray to general manager Hank Peters and coach Jimmy Williams, the 1983 team will be well-represented. Other former players expected to be in attendance for the night's events include Benny Ayala; Mike Boddicker; Al Bumbry; Todd Cruz; Rick Dempsey; Jim Dwyer; Mike Flanagan; Dan Ford; Glenn Gulliver; Tito Landrum; Dennis Martinez; Tippy Martinez; Scott McGregor; Dan Morogiello; Jim Palmer; Gary Roenicke; Shelby; Ken Singleton; John Stefero and Bill... (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Hamilton, Torres blaze a new trail Jul 17, 2008
And my list would include Reggie Jackson, Dave Winfield, Eddie Murray, Frank Robinson, Dave Parker and Willie Stargell. The previous week during the U. S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, I watched Dara Torres break the American record in the 50-meter freestyle. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Father moved by Chipper's Bronx visit Jul 15, 2008
" Chipper's .310 career average ranks second all-time among switch-hitters with at least 6,000 plate appearances, behind Frankie Frisch (.316) and ahead of Pete Rose (.303) and Mantle (.298). Jones' 404 homers ranks third among switch-hitters, behind Mantle (536) and Eddie Murray (504). The elder Jones was a ballplayer who wore No. 10, like his son today. Hence the name of Chipper's "Double-Dime Ranch" in Texas, where his parents live and take care of things while their son is away. "I've got a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
His story: History Jul 15, 2008
One that was developed when he was in Cleveland, learning at the feet of Albert Belle and Kenny Lofton and Eddie Murray, to today, when young players are the ones coming up to him. There is much he could tell them. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Murphy deserves a recount Jul 13, 2008
Only Eddie Murray had more RBIs in those 10 seasons. In 1983, Murphy hit 33 home runs and stole 30 bases. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Berkman, Tejada make NL All-Star team Jul 7, 2008
Among switch-hitters, Berkman's nine consecutive seasons with 20-plus homers is tied with Eddie Murray for the third-longest run in history. The two are behind only Chipper Jones (13) and Mickey Mantle (11). (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Astros need innings from Hernandez Jul 7, 2008
Berkman is tied with Eddie Murray. Tickets. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Chipper earns All-Star start Jul 7, 2008
The only switch-hitters in Major League history with more homers are Hall of Famers Eddie Murray and that legend named Mantle. Now the Braves' third baseman will find the opportunity to share baseball history with his father, who idolized Mantle and attempted to mold his son's game in the likeness of the Yankees legend. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Masterson attacking hitters Jul 5, 2008
Friday was the 101st game Manny Ramirez has played at Yankee Stadium, passing Eddie Murray and Robin Yount for fourth place among visiting players since the remodeled stadium opened in 1976, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Tickets. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Don't panic about Francoeur Jun 28, 2008
And who cares if those folks are your hitting coach with a batting title on his rsum, your future Hall of Fame manager, your teammate with more switch-hit home runs than anybody but Mickey Mantle or Eddie Murray, your prominent high school baseball coach, and your father. Enough is enough, and Francoeur said as much. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chipping away Jun 26, 2008
idolizing a couple of Hall of Fame switch-hitters, Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray. "Those are the two names I grew up wanting to be mentioned with," he said. (CBS News)
No curveball, but I can throw 60 mph Jun 19, 2008
I d like to think Carlton Fisk or Eddie Murray couldn t hit my heat ... Eddie Murray, characterized as being nonsocial throughout his career, was extremely light and fun. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
VikingBuzz BLOG Jun 17, 2008
Zauner worked with Fuad Reveiz, Eddie Murray, Gary Anderson and Mitch Berger during his time in Minnesota. Rookie free-agent placekicker Steve Hauschka, who kicked at North Carolina State, is also at this year's camp. (VikingUpdate.com)
Wieters living up to billing Jun 17, 2008
" "He's a rare specimen," Cannon said, comparing Wieters' prowess at the plate to former Orioles great Eddie Murray. "As far as switch hitters, big tall guys, somebody like [Murray. Big guys, from both sides of the plate, that can hit for power. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Eddie Murray Carried A Big Stick Jun 17, 2008
They pegged Eddie Murray as a talented kid with a don't-care attitude. The Baltimore Orioles, however, had a standard psychological test they gave to potential draft picks. (Investors Business Daily)
Leaders & Success Jun 17, 2008
Investor's Business Daily: Eddie Murray Carried A Big Stick ... Eddie Murray Carried A Big Stick ... They pegged Eddie Murray as a talented kid with a don't-care attitude. (Investors Business Daily)
C's get some home cooking Jun 13, 2008
On hand for a preview tour of "Baseball As America," the traveling Cooperstown exhibit that opens to the public Sunday, were Red Sox legends Wade Boggs, Dennis Eckersley, Carlton Fisk, Bobby Doerr, and Carl Yastrzemski, along with Baltimore Orioles great Eddie Murray and ESPN's Peter Gammons (also in the crowd: former Sox first baseman Mickey Vernon). Gammons invoked the late Tip O'Neill's maxim that "greatness is not accidental" in praising Fisk's grit, Eck's sense of accountability, Boggs's... (Boston Globe)
Boston last stop for Hall of Fame exhibit Jun 13, 2008
" Joining Boggs and Fisk were four others also enshrined in the Hall, including Carl Yastrzemski, Bobby Doerr, Dennis Eckersley and Eddie Murray, as well as writer Peter Gammons, who is enshrined in the baseball writer's wing. On Thursday, at a private screening, Gammons related his own Hall of Fame experience in 2005 -- the day he was awarded the J.G. Taylor Spink Award. He was sitting between Sandy Koufax and Bob Gibson hours before delivering his acceptance speech. "They were giving a... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Crisp will get to state case Jun 12, 2008
"After the game, Francona said the Sox will wait until after Matsuzaka's session tomorrow to determine a course of action.A pair of 15sManny Ram rez extended his hitting streak to 15 games with a single in the third inning last night. That broke a tie with Dustin Pedroia for the longest on the Sox this season. With his blast Tuesday, Ram rez reached the 15-homer plateau for the 15th straight season. It's the longest current streak in baseball. Ram rez is the 18th player to have a streak of that... (Boston Globe)
History pays a visit to Fenway Park Jun 12, 2008
Hall of Famers Bobby Doerr -- who at 90 is the oldest living player inducted into the Hall -- Carlton Fisk, Wade Boggs and Dennis Eckersley, all of whom played for the Sox, and Eddie Murray, the Orioles' Hall of Famer, visited the storied ballpark ... "And for the Hall of Famers to represent ... Eddie Murray not having played for the Red Sox, but the others, too. They're great living legends for Red Sox fans and Red Sox players to look up to. It's great to be able to bring them en masse to the... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Huff helps O's hand Red Sox rare home loss Jun 11, 2008
Ramirez then hit his 00004000 15th homer of the season and 505th of his career, snapping a tie with former Oriole Eddie Murray and going into 23rd place on the career list. In a pregame ceremony, Murray presented Ramirez with a plaque commemorating his 500th homer, hit off Bradford in Baltimore on May. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Eye-Opener: Lakers repaired, not fixed Jun 11, 2008
Manny Ramirez blows past Eddie Murray, and Mel Ott is the. Football. (USA Today -- Sports)
Police Council tees it up for SMPD Jun 11, 2008
The Longest drive winners were Eddie Murray with a 300 yard blast and Donna White with a 225 yard shot. Mark Van Eck won the putting contest. (Santa Maria Times)
David SabinoINSIDE BASEBALL Jun 11, 2008
Switch-hitters who have reached the 400 home run plateau after Chipper Jones did so last Thursday, joining Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray. Jones is the first National Leaguer to reach that milestone. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Manny honored by, then passes, Murray Jun 11, 2008
Hall of Famer Eddie Murray waves to the fans as he presents Manny Ramirez a plaque to commemorate his 500th home run ... BOSTON -- Manny Ramirez entered Tuesday tied for 23rd with Eddie Murray on the all-time home run list with 504, seven behind Mel Ott. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
All-Star nod a no-brainer for Braves' Jones, at last Jun 9, 2008
Having just become only the third switch-hitter with 400 career home runs previously achieved by no less than Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray the Atlanta Braves star entered yesterday's games batting. 421 and climbing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* MLB: Damon hits winner, Yanks beat Royals Jun 9, 2008
Ramirez tied Eddie Murray for 23rd on the career homers list with a two-run drive. Tigers 8, Indians 4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Red Sox slugger Ortiz gets shorter cast, is eager to return Jun 9, 2008
Eddie Murray, a Hall of Famer and former teammate of Ram rez's in Cleveland, will participate in the ceremony. The Sox also will have a pregame ceremony Wednesday, when Ram rez, Jon Lester, and Jason Varitek will present equipment from their milestone achievements to the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Return to left could come soon for Manny Jun 9, 2008
Hall of Famer Eddie Murray, one of two members of the 500-home run club who was a teammate of Ramirez's, will be on hand. Before Wednesday's game, Ramirez and Jon Lester (no-hitter on May 19) will both be part of a pre-game presentation with the Hall of Fame. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
AMERICAN LEAGUE Damon adds to N.Y. history Jun 8, 2008
Ramirez tied Eddie Murray for 23rd on the career list with a two-run drive over the Green Monster. J.D. Drew homered, tripled and singled. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Jones hits 400th career home run Thursday Jun 8, 2008
The Atlanta slugger became the third switch-hitter to crack the 400 milestone, following Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray, and finished with four hits to raise his major league-leading average to. 418 in a 7-5 victory over the Florida Marlins on Thursday night. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
More > Jun 8, 2008
" The Sox put together strong plate appearances all afternoon, drawing six walks from Batista alone -- one being intentional. The Sox drew seven free passes overall. Manny Ramirez's offensive production put Boston on the board early. Ramirez, who sat out Friday's game to rest his sore right hamstring, stepped into the batter's box and launched a two-run homer in his first at-bat. It was Ramirez's 14th homer of the season and his 504th overall, tying Eddie Murray for 23rd all-time. Red Sox... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
* AMERICAN LEAGUE: Giambi rallies Yankees past Blue Jays Jun 7, 2008
MAJOR LEAGUES: Chipper Jones joined Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray in the switch-hitter 400 homer club as the Braves beat the Marlins in Atlanta on Thursday AP, NEW YORK Saturday, Jun 07, 2008, Page 19 ... He became the third switch-hitter to reach 400 home runs, following Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle (536) and Eddie Murray (504). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Flirting with .400, Chipper hits 400th HR in Braves' win Jun 6, 2008
He became the third switch-hitter to reach 400 home runs, following Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle (536) and Eddie Murray (504). advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Moore: Brilliant Brave Jun 6, 2008
That s why those watching Larry Wayne Jones Jr. these days need to realize that the game didn t even see the likes of this with a couple of other magical names Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray. They are the only switch-hitters with more career homers than Jones. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chipper's 400th paired with win Jun 6, 2008
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Chipper hits No. 400 Jun 6, 2008
The only switch-hitters with more homers than Jones are Mickey Mantle (536) and Eddie Murray (504). Health permitting, Jones thinks he has a good shot to reach those legends, but acknowledged, "I'm still a long way from those guys. They've set the bar really, really high.". (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Francona may need to be creative Jun 6, 2008
His 503 career home runs leaves him one shy of Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. Boston has not lost at Fenway Park since May 1, a span of 13 consecutive wins. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Chipper hits 400th homer in win Jun 6, 2008
He became the third switch-hitter to reach 400 home runs, following Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle (536) and Eddie Murray (504). Brian McCann gave the Braves a 6-5 lead in the fifth with a two-run shot. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Casey Blake has 7 RBIs in Indians' 13-9 win at Texas Jun 3, 2008
At Baltimore, Manny Ramirez homered in a third consecutive game to reach 502 for his career, two behind Eddie Murray for 23rd place in baseball history, in Boston's 6-3 loss to the Orioles. After the game, the Red Sox announced slugger David Ortiz is headed for the 15-day disabled list due to a partially torn tendon in his left wrist. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ortizheaded toDL;Sox lose to Orioles Jun 3, 2008
Ramirezs 12th homer of the season gave him 502 for his career, two behind Eddie Murray for 23rd place in baseball history. The sixth-inning solo shot, on an 0-2 pitch from Jeremy Guthrie, extended Ramirezs hitting streak to eight games and got Boston within 2-1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Red Sox lose DH Ortiz to DL and game to Orioles Jun 3, 2008
Ramirez's 12th homer of the season gave him 502 for his career, two behind Eddie Murray for 23rd place in baseball history. The sixth-inning solo shot, on an 0-2 pitch from , extended Ramirez's hitting streak to eight games and got Boston within 2-1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ramirez still doing the job Jun 2, 2008
It's hard to believe that back in 1995 Ram rez hit seventh for the Indians behind Eddie Murray and Jim Thome, two fellow members of the 500 Club. Also on that team was part-time DH Dave Winfield, who hit 465 career homers, as well as future Hall of Famer Omar Vizquel, not to mention Albert Belle, who hit 50 of his 381 career homers that season. (Boston Globe)
Ramirez becomes 24th major leaguer to hit 500 home runs Jun 1, 2008
The ball hit by Eddie Murray, the last man (and a former Ram rez teammate in Cleveland) to hit his 500th home run here 12 years ago, was sold for $500,000, so there was something beyond sentiment at stake here. Ram rez, who had hit home run No. 499 Tuesday night in Seattle off Miguel Batista, had lined out to the track in left in the first inning, grounded to third in the third, and lined to left in the sixth when he came to the plate in the seventh, his 14th at-bat since connecting off Batista. (Boston Globe)
Park's the Spark in Dodger Win Jun 1, 2008
In the 45-plus years since, only five other Dodgers have accomplished that feat Jim Lefebvre (1966), Wes Parker (1966), Eddie Murray (twice in 1990), Milton Bradley (twice in 2005) and Jose Cruz Jr. (2005). The only switch-hitters on the active roster are Delwyn Young and Terry Tiffee. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Manny joins 500-HR club Jun 1, 2008
Ramirez is now four homers short of tying Eddie Murray for 23rd on the career list. is baseball's career leader with 762. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Manny's 500th comes through loud, clear Jun 1, 2008
Ramirez became the 24th member of the 500-home run club, and the second to gain entrance at Camden Yards, joining Eddie Murray, who did it on Sept. 6, 1996. Ramirez stood at the plate and admired the flight of the ball, rounded the bases to an ear-piercing ovation from an overwhelmingly pro-Red Sox crowd and joined Ortiz and Julio Lugo in a tight embrace in front of the dugout, jumping up and down in unison. (Los Angeles Times)
More of this story May 27, 2008
Moore, who usually writes articles that he knows will be contentious, also threw in Eddie Murray as the other great switch hitter, but few, if any, would mention Murray in the same sentence as Mantle. Braves' manager Bobby Cox, has seen every one of Jones' 2,031 games and says, He's in the Hall of Fame even if he stops playing now. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe May 24, 2008
"A 1921 Giants Team ball is a World Championship winner,'' said Mike Gutierrez, consignment director for Heritage Auctions (www.ha.com) in Dallas. ''We could be looking at near $10,000 if it is in very good to better condition.'' In addition to McGraw, Youngs and Jennings, the ball should have the signatures of Dave Bancroft, George Kelley, Frankie Frisch and possibly Casey Stengel, if it was signed at the end of the year. They're all Hall of Famers. Dear Babe: I have a set of baseballs... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Let the Mantle comparisons begin May 23, 2008
He ll surpass Eddie Murray, whose 504 homers were aided by longevity and the DH. More significant, he ll surpass Mantle, idolized by Jones, even though the Braves slugger was born four years after the Mick s last game in pinstripes. You may stop gasping now, because it s true. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Steady Jones not thinking about .400 May 20, 2008
"I've hit behind him and in front of him and he's unbelievable. I've never seen a switch-hitter like him. They talk about Mantle, but I never saw him. He's up there with him or Eddie Murray or any of them. I hope he keeps it up.". Jones' personal history and the game's rich history provide strong reason to believe his batting average will dip below. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Chipper's switch-hitting prowess no fluke May 11, 2008
He'll be only the third switch-hitter to get there after Mantle (536) and Eddie Murray (504) ... "For Chipper to be from one-stoplight Pierson, Fla., mentioned in the same breath as Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray is just beyond anything," said Larry Jones, who has a signed photo of Chipper and Mantle from a 1992 card show ... "When you think of Eddie Murray you think of the longevity, the runs produced and the 500 homers. I want to be the guy who hit a bunch of homers, drove in a lot of runs,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Brothers in alienation: Bonds and Clemens May 9, 2008
Note: Eddie Murray, enemy of almost every sportswriter for 20 years, is voted into the Hall of Fame; Mark McGwire, generally an OK guy to writers, can't get within three counties of Cooperstown. Some say Clemens got overlooked by steroid newshounds for too long while they fed on Bonds. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Feeling Chipper: Braves slugger Chipper Jones may be 36, but his swing is as youthful as ever May 6, 2008
He has 395 homers, third behind Mickey Mantle (536) and Eddie Murray (504) on the career list for switch-hitters. There were some concerns before the season about the Braves' ability to replace Jones' longtime partner in the middle of the lineup, Andruw Jones, who signed with the Dodgers. (Missoulian, MT)
