Shoppach's record night not enough vs. Tigers Jul 31, 2008
The left-hander remained 14-2 as he tries to become Clevelands first 20-game winner since Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry went 21-13 in 1974. Notes: The Tigers purchased the contract of C Dane Sardinha from Triple-A Toledo. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Pine Tar Game' sticks with Cocoa ump Jul 30, 2008
Replays show Brinkman actually applying a "choke-hold" from behind on Brett to keep him from doing any harm as Royals pitcher Gaylord Perry grabbed the bat and tried to hide it. Years later, Brett explained his outburst by saying, "It was just such an extraordinary thing to hit a homer off (Gossage), the thought of losing it was too much.". (Florida Today)
Cabrera hopes hard work pays off Jul 30, 2008
The other three are Jim Bagby (14-2 in 1920), Johnny Allen (15-1 in 1937) and Gaylord Perry (15-1 in 1974). The Indians are 4-6 against the Tigers this year. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
It's never say Dye in Detroit Jul 26, 2008
Indians 5, Twins 4 - Cliff Lee stayed on pace to become Cleveland's first 20-game winner since Gaylord Perry went 21-13 in 1974, and the Indians ended an eight-game losing streak inside the AL Central with a win over visiting Minnesota, which lost its fifth straight. Lee (14-2) became baseball's first 14-game winner and avenged one of his two losses this season. (Boston Globe)
Cleveland Indians' Cliff Lee wins number 14 Jul 26, 2008
The franchise has not featured a 20-game winner since Gaylord Perry in 1974. "I want the team to win every game I pitch," Lee said. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Lee gets 14th win Jul 26, 2008
The Indians havent had a 20-game winner since Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry went 21-13 in 1974, but thats the last thing on Lees mind. I dont put a number on my goals, he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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)
Cliff-Hanger: Tribe Tops Twins, 5-4 Jul 26, 2008
In the Indians' proud pitching history, only three others had started season as well as Lee -- Jim Bagby (14-2) in 1920, Johnny Allen (15-1) in 1937 and Gaylord Perry (15-1) in 1974. Lee, who 363 days ago was sent to the minors in the midst of his career-worst season when he went only 5-8 with a 6. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Morning Leadoff Jul 24, 2008
From 1D: Gaylord Perry played for eight different teams, but retired with the Kansas City Royals. From 1962-1971, Perry was a San Francisco Giant. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
A museum loaded with N.C. history Jul 24, 2008
Some of the items you'll find at the North Carolina Baseball Museum include Chad Fonville's cleats (top left); a scorecard from 1898 (top right); a jar of vaseline signed by Gaylord Perry as a joke (middle left); a Harry Courtney card (middle right); a Mark Grace card (bottom left); and Enos Slaughter memorabilia (bottom right) ... "We've got a lot more stuff stored,'' noted Lee Gliarmis, one of several local citizens who were instrumental in starting the museum and are pushing to add another... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pine Tar Game nets no sticking points Jul 24, 2008
Despite the intensity of the situation, there was a Keystone Cops chase triggered by veteran Royals pitcher Gaylord Perry ... "Gaylord Perry says, 'What are you doing using that bat? You ought to keep that bat because that bat has historical value -- if you break it, it's not worth anything,'" Brett said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Brewers trip Giants Jul 20, 2008
Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry and Vida Blue were among 53 former Giants pitchers and catchers honored during pregame festivities as part of the team s 50th anniversary celebration. Ex-managers Roger Craig and Alvin Dark were also honored. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
A look back on the Mets' historic streak Jul 20, 2008
Streak: 11 games, May 28-June 10, 1969 Loss: June 11, Giants 7 00002937 , Mets 2 Gaylord Perry limited the Mets to four hits -- one a home run by Ed Kranepool -- in a complete-game victory, opposite Gary Gentry. The second-place Mets' record after the loss at Candlestick Park was 29-24, at which point they were seven games behind the Cubs. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Lee delivers in Classic opportunity Jul 16, 2008
Lee strutted out and shook hands with Dennis Eckersley, Bob Feller, Rollie Fingers, Steve Carlton, Bob Gibson, Ferguson Jenkins, Juan Marichal, Phil Niekro, Jim Palmer, Gaylord Perry, Goose Gossage, Sandy Koufax, Whitey Ford, Robin Roberts, Don Sutton and Bruce Sutter ... Lee was the fifth Indians pitcher to get a start in an All-Star Game, joining Bob Feller (1941 and '46), Luis Tiant (1968), Gaylord Perry (1974) and Charles Nagy (1996). (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Many standouts for Brewers' All-Star trio Jul 16, 2008
He and American League starter Cliff Lee were introduced on the public address system and jogged to the field to shake hands with legends like Bob Gibson, Don Sutton and Gaylord Perry. "I wanted to be a part of it, so warming up had to wait a little bit, because it was unbelievable that they got all those guys together and I wanted to be a part of it," Sheets said. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Crystal ball Jul 13, 2008
Cleveland Indians: The Indians already have fallen off the cliff, but at least lefthander Cliff Lee is in line to become the Tribe's first 20-game winner since Gaylord Perry in 1974. Outfielder Grady Sizemore is worth watching, already a 20-20 player, but the rest of them. (Boston Globe)
Padres shut out reeling Braves Jul 13, 2008
Major League Baseball. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/12/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Indians start over, deal Sabathia for prospects Jul 8, 2008
"The deal doesn't get done without that player being involved,'' Shapiro said.The team that watched Jim Thome, Manny Ramirez and Albert Belle leave in free agency decided it couldn't do the same thing with Sabathia, the first Cleveland pitcher to win the Cy Young Award since Gaylord Perry in 1972.Sabathia turned down the club's offer for a $72 million, four-year extension during spring training.Shapiro was realistic about the odds of the Indians signing him if he becomes a free agent after the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Indians trade Sabathia to Brewers Jul 8, 2008
The team that watched Jim Thome, Manny Ramirez and Albert Belle leave in free agency decided it couldn't do the same thing with Sabathia, the first Cleveland pitcher to win the Cy Young Award since Gaylord Perry in 1972. Sabathia had turned down the club's offer for a $72 million, four-year extension during spring training. (News & Observer -- Sports)
CC leaves Tribe as one of franchise's best Jul 8, 2008
21 ERA in 34 starts, he became the first Indians pitcher to win the Cy Young Award since Gaylord Perry in 1972. The award didn't help Sabathia much in the postseason, as he struggled mightily against the Red Sox in two starts in the AL Championship Series, which the Indians lost in seven games. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Bowker's birthday wish: Beat the Mets Jul 7, 2008
The others are Hall of Famers Juan Marichal (10-0) and Gaylord Perry (9-1), who both achieved the feat in 1966. Perry ran his record to 12-1 before absorbing his second defeat. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Tribe ready for Sabathia sweepstakes to begin Jul 4, 2008
General manager Mark Shapiro wouldn't comment specifically Thursday on trade talks involving Sabathia, who went 19-7 last year to become Cleveland's first Cy Young Award winner since Gaylord Perry in 1972. Shapiro, though, did indicate his club could undergo some significant changes in the next few weeks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Lincecum impresses Hall of Famer Perry Jul 3, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- Gaylord Perry would be more than happy to share a portion of his Giants fame with Tim Lincecum. Perry's 12-1 record through July 4, 1966, represents the most victories by a Giants starter with only one defeat since the team moved to San Francisco in 1958. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Buchholz could return to rotation this weekend Jul 2, 2008
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Reds 0, Indians 6 Jun 28, 2008
Sabathia and Cliff Lee, who fanned 11 against the San FranciscoGiants on Thursday night, became the first two Indians to strikeout 10 or more in consecutive games since Gaylord Perry and Dick Tidrow each struck out 10 Chicago White Sox on July 10-11, 1972. Sizemore broke up a scoreless game by lining a 1-0 pitch fromDaryl Thompson (0-1) over the wall in right with one out in thefifth. (WKRC.com, OH)
Sabathia, Sizemore carry Tribe to win Jun 28, 2008
He and Lee became the first Indians to have back-to-back 10-strikeout performances since 1972, when Gaylord Perry and Dick Tidrow did it. "I don't think you'll see any better back-to-back starts than what you've seen from Cliff and C.C. over the last two nights," Wedge said. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Marte hungry for a real opportunity Jun 28, 2008
Lee and Sabathia, after each striking out more than 10 in their respective starts Thursday and Friday, became the first Tribe duo to do so in back-to-back games since Gaylord Perry and Dick Tidrow did it in 1972. Sizemore currently leads the Tribe in on-base and slugging percentage, OPS, games, at-bats, runs, hits, total bases, triples, homers, walks, steals and extra-base hits. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Beyond the box score Jun 28, 2008
And four future Hall of Famers played on the 1978 Padres -- Dave Winfield, Ozzie Smith, Gaylord Perry (who won the Cy Young Award that season) and Rollie Fingers. WHO'S HOT. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Book relives 50 years of Giants baseball Jun 11, 2008
For as many stories as you'll find about Giants legends Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepeda, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry, and, yes, Barry Bonds, you'll also find names only diehard Giants fans remember: Johnny Antonelli, Al Worthington, Larry Herndon, Scott Garrelts, Terry Mulholland, Kirt Manwaring, Steve Scarsone, Ellis Burks, Scott Eyre, and the list goes on. Murphy, who grew up just north of San Francisco in Marin County, says being entrusted by the Giants organization to complete... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Lincecum rolls into start vs. Rockies Jun 11, 2008
The only pitcher in San Francisco history to jump to a better start was Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry, who was 12-1 in 1966 en route to a 21-8 finish, his first 20-win season. SF: RHP Tim Lincecum (8-1, 2. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Pelfrey looks for redemption Saturday May 31, 2008
They lost, 8-6, as Gaylord Perry got the win over New York's Galen Cisco. Tickets. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Gretna man umpires ACC Championship May 30, 2008
He has seen stars such as Tug McGraw, Gaylord Perry, Tony Womack and Jenny Finch in action over the years. Walker also umpired a game at Virginia Tech when the Hokies' Angela Tincher became one of three college softball players to rack up 2,000 strikeouts. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Baseball Today May 30, 2008
Sanderson joined Nolan Ryan, Tommy John, Don Sutton, Mike Torrez, Rick Wise, Gaylord Perry, Doyle Alexander and Rich Gossage as those who have defeated every club. 2001 -- Barry Bonds hit two home runs, moving past Willie McCovey and Ted Williams into 11th place on the career list with 522. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
From the Editor's Desk -- Living the life is the best gift May 29, 2008
It s the sum of the numbers one through eight and the atomic number of krypton, One of my father-in-law s favorite baseball players, Robin Roberts, wore 36, as did Gaylord Perry and Jerome Bettis who coincidentally, turned 36 earlier this year. Interesting trivia, for the most part, but it basically just seems like 36 is another year in going to the salt mine of life. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Shields aims to sizzle at home in finale May 25, 2008
ST. PETERSBURG -- A series sweep is within the Rays' grasp Sunday when they send James Shields to the mound to try to shut down the Orioles for a third consecutive game. 0000301E "I don't mind that [being the pitcher to try to finish off the sweep]. I don't mind that at all," Shields said. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Red Wings crease-crasher guilty until proven otherwise May 17, 2008
Like Gaylord Perry and his spitballs, or Lance Armstrong and his alleged substance-enhanced Tour de France dominance, Holmstrom appears to be guilty until proven innocent. "Sometimes it feels like that for sure," Holmstrom said. (National Post)
Ex-Red Sox ace Monbouquette battles cancer May 16, 2008
Monbouquette was a teammate of Ted Williams, Yaz, Willie Mays, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, and Al Kaline, Hall of Famers all. He was a players' player. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
DARC event set for Sunday May 8, 2008
250 cakes to be auctioned, along with three autographed Hall of Fame Gaylord Perry baseballs and Brooks Robinson bats. Comments. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Seeking sweep, Red Sox turn to Lester May 4, 2008
36), Gaylord Perry (2. 59) and Sam McDowell (2. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Maddux Stops Dodgers Momentum Cold Apr 14, 2008
Thirteen of them were born in the 20th century, including Sutton, Nolan Ryan, Steve Carlton, Phil Niekro, Gaylord Perry, Dennis Eckersley, and Goose Gossagewho will formally be inducted into Cooperstown on July 27. RHP Jonathan Broxton worked the eighth inning for the Dodgers and struck out the side. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Ex-Brave Maddux picks up 349th victory Apr 14, 2008
Thirteen of them were born in the 20th century, including Sutton, Nolan Ryan, Steve Carlton, Phil Niekro, Gaylord Perry, Dennis Eckersley, and Goose Gossage who will formally be inducted into Cooperstown on July 27. Maddux's next start is Saturday at Arizona, where the 22-year veteran will attempt to become the ninth pitcher in history with 350 career wins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sabathia's ERA: 11.57 Apr 12, 2008
21 ERA last season, becoming Clevelands first Cy Young winner since Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry in 1972. But the start of this season has been dreadful: He has an 11. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Giants set to renew rivalry with Cards Apr 10, 2008
During the latter season, they no-hit each other on consecutive days as Gaylord Perry and Ray Washburn did the honors. True Giants and Cardinals addicts might recall the season series in 1982, in which seven of the 12 games were decided by one run, including three in extra innings. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
For Raynor, path from Benson to big show is through Zebulon Apr 3, 2008
Roy Raynor once played semipro baseball and was the shortstop on an all-star team that included Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry. "I was raised in a baseball family and shown the way," John Raynor said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Former Giants owner got an education in Copper Apr 1, 2008
He brought in baseball greats including Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda and Gaylord Perry all Hall of Famers. But Horace is most remembered as being the owner responsible for ripping the Giants away from New York and moving them to San Francisco. (The Union Democrat)
Passed Ball: Indians eyeing better finish, moving on after painful endingPosted 8 hours, 0 minutes ago. Mar 30, 2008
21 ERA, led the majors with 241 innings and became the first Indians pitcher to win a Cy Young Award since Gaylord Perry in 1972. However, two losses to Cy Young runner-up Josh Beckett in the ALCS, tainted an otherwise spectacular season for Sabathia, who could be entering his final season with Cleveland. (Lima News, OH)
Giants' Dream Lineup Mar 25, 2008
Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry and Mike McCormick (22 wins and the 1967 Cy Young Award) worked almost exclusively on three days' rest, long before the absurdity of pitch counts and six-inning "quality starts," so they would welcome the arrangement ... -- Six no-hitters (Mike McCormick, Sam Jones, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry, Ed Halicki, John Montefusco) ... Gaylord Perry, 2,295. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Aurilia recalls good, bad, ugly of Candlestick Mar 2, 2008
Through the 1960s, with future Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry and Orlando Cepeda on their side, the Giants were simply better than almost everybody else, so complaints from players weren't front-page news. In the mid-1970s, however, outfielder Bobby Murcer led a chorus of gripes about the park's unpleasant environs. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Leap year shines 'extra' light on Mets' feats Mar 1, 2008
Gaylord Perry, in his third season, pitched 10 innings in relief. Years later, he claimed he introduced the big leagues to his spit ball in this game. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Notes: Smoltz to work back fields Feb 25, 2008
Providing another reminder that Sandy Koufax, Gaylord Perry and many other pitchers from yesteryear seldom faced Major Leaguers during the exhibition season, Braves manager Bobby Cox gave his blessing. With eight pitchers vying for spots in the starting rotation, Smoltz's plan actually could help ensure all of the pitchers get regular and adequate work during the exhibition season. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Notes: High praise for Feliz Feb 20, 2008
Feliz met Schmidt for the first time on Tuesday, and he added him to a list of Hall of Fame players he met while with the Giants, including Willie Mays, Gaylord Perry, Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal. "It's fun to have people like that around," Feliz said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Sabathia cut off contract talks to avoid distraction Feb 20, 2008
21 ERA and led the majors with 241 innings in 2007, becoming Cleveland's first Cy Young winner since Gaylord Perry in 1972. He's trying to go about his business in spring training in the usual fashion. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Big time sports, A to Z Feb 16, 2008
Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry is one of the retired baseball celebrities just happy to be playing the game ... Down to my right sits Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame pitcher and Honorary Chairman of this, the 16th installment of the celebrity game that serves to ring in the new season and benefit the association of Arizona Little Leagues ... In 1978, Gaylord Perry was quoted as saying, The trouble with baseball is that it is not played year round. (Peoria Times, AZ)
Sabathia contends with busy winter Feb 16, 2008
21 ERA to become the Tribe's first Cy Young winner since Gaylord Perry in 1972. In the past month, Sabathia attended the Legacy Awards in Kansas City, the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission Awards in Cleveland, the Baseball Writers Association of America Awards in New York City and the Oklahoma Sports Museum Awards, where he received the Warren Spahn Award as the best left-handed pitcher in the game. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Breakdown in Sabathia talks Feb 15, 2008
21 ERA and led the majors with 241 innings in 2007, becoming Cleveland's first Cy Young winner since Gaylord Perry in 1972. Schilling rehabbing: Curt Schilling's 21st season is starting with a spring training unlike any of his others - with a long process of rehabilitating his shoulder after apparently patching up differences with the Red Sox over the best way to treat it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sabathia: Contract talks can wait 'til season's end Feb 15, 2008
21 ERA and led the majors with 241 innings in 2007, becoming Cleveland's first Cy Young winner since Gaylord Perry in 1972. He's expected to again anchor the pitching staff and is in for a huge payday if he hits the free agent market. (ESPN -- Baseball)
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)
Giants kick off 50th anniversary celebration Feb 8, 2008
There were right-handers Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain, whom the Giants hope will develop into the latter-day version of Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry. And there were the people behind the scenes who help a franchise function: Beverly Mennicucci, a ticket seller for the Giants since 1958, and Gloria McKay, a guest services representative (once called "usherettes") since 1960. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Bob Lamb: Watchers, birds are counting on me and you Feb 7, 2008
Gaylord Perry and his wife, Karen, co-owners of Wild Birds Unlimited in Onalaska, Wis. are crossing their fingers, hoping more Coulee Region folks, like me, will join hands to make the 2008 Great Backyard Bird Count a rousing success. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Indians hurler Sabathia OK with increased testing Jan 31, 2008
He joined Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry (1972) as the only Cleveland pitchers to win the Cy Young Award. Past winners of the Spahn Award, named for the late Oklahoma resident whose 363 wins are the most of any lefty in big league history -- include (1999-2002), (2003), (2004, 2006) and (2005). (ESPN -- Baseball)
Sabathia hopes to sign extension with Indians Jan 25, 2008
Sabathia was rewarded by becoming the first Cleveland pitcher to win the Cy Young since Gaylord Perry in 1972. Sabathia, who will pick up his Cy Young Award this weekend in New York, said his life hasnt changed much since being honored. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sabathia says Cleveland feels like home Jan 25, 2008
He was the Tribe's first Cy Young winner since Gaylord Perry in 1972. Sabathia's performance was crucial to an Indians club that tied for the big league lead in wins and captured the AL Central title for the first time in six years. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Fergie Jenkins to speak at baseball Lead-Off Dinner Jan 11, 2008
Jenkins entered the Hall of Fame with a class that included Carew and pitcher Gaylord Perry. "I went in with some great company," he said. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Roger Clemens cheated to win, and that's just as bad as cheating to lose. Jan 10, 2008
Why, Gaylord Perry was celebrated outright for his ability to throw illegal pitches; he tricked his way into the Hall of Fame, everybody laughing right along with him. But the fact is, it makes no difference in which direction an athlete cheats; either way he is distorting fairness, which is the very essence of sport. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Notes: Guardado close to signing Jan 9, 2008
Nolan Ryan, Gaylord Perry and Ferguson Jenkins also pitched for the Rangers before going into the Hall of Fame. Ryan is the only one of the four who went in wearing the Rangers cap on his plaque. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
