Slumping Yankees hitting a wall Jul 5, 2008
In 1983, Dave Righetti no-hit the Red Sox on Independence Day in New York, whiffing Hall of Famer Wade Boggs for the final out. Some proud traditions there, ladies and gents. (Boston Globe)
Secret of their success Jul 4, 2008
The Rays also decided to sign to a $4 million contract, their largest free-agent deal since the Fred McGriff /Wade Boggs era. Percival has not been especially outstanding this year -- in fact he has probably been only the third or fourth best reliever on his club. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Righetti Yankee Doodle Dandy no-hitter still special 25 years later Jul 4, 2008
" Dwight Evans led off the eighth for Boston and lofted a fly ball down the right-field line that drifted toward the seats. Steve Kemp dived into the stands and came out with the ball. "That was the first time I said, 'You know what, maybe this is my day,' " Righetti said. Righetti walked Jeff Newman to begin the ninth before Glenn Hoffman hit into a fielder's choice and Jerry Remy grounded out. Up stepped Wade Boggs. "Everyone was standing," Beja said, "cheering and clapping. " Righetti's mind... (Modesto Bee, CA)
SCOUTING REPORT: The book on White Sox slugger Carlos Quentin Jun 24, 2008
Scouting Report: Carlos Quentin - MLB - SI.com. Posted: Friday June 20, 2008 11:56AM; Updated: Friday June 20, 2008 11:56AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
No curveball, but I can throw 60 mph Jun 19, 2008
Dennis Eckersley was there, as was Wade Boggs; I wanted to let Boggs know my father instructed me to emulate Boggs batting style while I was growing up. I didn t.. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Rasner looks to rebound vs. Padres Jun 18, 2008
The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: Rasner looks to rebound against Padres. Promotions & Giveaways. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
This Day in History Jun 15, 2008
Baseball Hall-of-Famer Wade Boggs is 50. Actress Helen Hunt is 45. (Montana Standard, MT)
More of this story Jun 14, 2008
Former MLB player Wade Boggs ate only chicken the day of a game and drew a symbol that meant "To Life" in the dirt before every at-bat. Mark Fidrych, another former MLB pitcher, used to play with the dirt on the mound and talk to himself before every inning for good luck. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
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)
Scouting Report Jun 13, 2008
Premium: top five at his position (Wade Boggs). Good: top 10 at his position; occasional All-Star. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
In Their Footsteps: The designated hitter Jun 13, 2008
Following the season, Grieve talked with the Yankees about a 10-player deal involving Don Mattingly, with Boston about Wade Boggs and with San Diego about John Kruk. Ultimately, on Dec. 5, after those other talks had died, Grieve agreed to trade six players, including Mitch Williams, to the Cubs for 24-year-old hitter Rafael Palmeiro and two pitchers. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Boston last stop for Hall of Fame exhibit Jun 13, 2008
BOSTON -- He may be enshrined in Cooperstown, but when it comes to talking about the national pastime, Wade Boggs is first and foremost a fan. And like millions of fans, Boggs remembers when his parents brought him to games when he was a kid. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
History pays a visit to Fenway Park Jun 12, 2008
Bobby Doerr, Carlton Fisk, Wade Boggs and Dennis Eckersley congratulate Jon Lester after Lester donated items to the Hall of Fame ... 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. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
More > Jun 10, 2008
407) is second only to Wade Boggs on the all-time list among third basemen. "He's one of the greatest hitters of his generation," Braves catcher Brian McCann said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Red Sox slugger Ortiz gets shorter cast, is eager to return Jun 9, 2008
Wade Boggs, Bobby Doerr, Dennis Eckersley, and Carlton Fisk will be on hand. Francona got his 415th win with the Sox, moving past Jimy Williams into fifth place on the franchise list. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Feeding (on top of) the Monster Jun 5, 2008
Lara leads the group down a series of interior hallways toward the Green Monster seats, and along the way people stop to ogle a piece of the left-field foul pole that Carlton Fisk famously hit with a home run during the 1975 World Series, as well as the plaques honoring Red Sox greats such as Cy Young, Wade Boggs, and Joe Cronin. The group emerges from the dark hallway into the sun, and suddenly they're at the top of the Green Monster. (Boston Globe)
Angels awarded 2010 All-Star Game May 29, 2008
Twenty-two years later, on July 11, 1989, in front of 64,036, Bo Jackson and Wade Boggs hit back-to-back homers to open the bottom of the first inning off NL starter Rick Reuschel as the AL prevailed, 5-3. Jackson, then a two-sport player who was a star running back for the Los Angeles Raiders, was the MVP.. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Miller struggles as Mets even series May 28, 2008
He had been even with Wade Boggs, and ahead of him is Robin Yount at 583. Santana now has won both of his starts against the Marlins, the other time coming on Opening Day, when he gave up two runs in seven innings. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Randolph keeps job, but Mets lose May 27, 2008
Notes: Gonzalezs double was his 578th, tying Hall of Famer Wade Boggs for 17th on the career list. It was Reyes fifth multihomer game and first this season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Marlins kick off road trip with a victory May 27, 2008
" The Marlins wasted little time setting a tempo, scoring two unearned runs in the first. They tagged Mets right-hander Mike Pelfrey for six runs (four earned) in four innings. A four-run third inning, where the Marlins batted around, put Florida in front by three, 6-3. After Dan Uggla was plunked on the left arm with a 94-mph fastball, the bases were full for Gonzalez, who lifted a three-run double that skipped past a diving Carlos Beltran in center. It was career double No. 578, tying Gonzo... (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Miller to start second game vs. Mets May 27, 2008
Luis Gonzalez's three-run double in the third inning on Monday was the 578th of his career, tying him for 17th place all-time with Wade Boggs. Josh Willingham, on the disabled list with a low back sprain, is on the road trip receiving treatment and doing a series of tests for his back. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Sean McAdam: Ellsbury has steal wheels May 22, 2008
In their long, storied history, the Red Sox have been known for their great hitters (Ted Williams, Wade Boggs, Carl Yastzemski, ), great sluggers (Jimmie Foxx, Jim Rice, ) and even, on occasion, some great pitchers (Cy Young, , ). Never before, however, have they been known for their base stealers. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Notes: Gonzo fits in with Marlins May 22, 2008
Gonzalez has 577 career doubles, putting him 19th on the all-time list, one behind Wade Boggs. Still hurting. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Lopes: Gold Glove likely in Utley's future May 20, 2008
Lopes cited Hall of Fame third baseman Wade Boggs as an example of an offensive player who became a Gold Glove defender. Utley watches plenty of video for his hitting, but he also studies positioning. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Lindstrom thinking fast against D-backs May 20, 2008
After a double on Sunday, Luis Gonzalez now has 577 for his career and trails Wade Boggs by one for 18th on the all-time list. Uggla was a few feet from setting the club record for home runs in May with 10 on Sunday. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
They still have something left May 18, 2008
400 is going to be a guy who is patient, who can take his walks and can be a hitter like a Wade Boggs. "Terry Pendleton, Braves hitting coach: "There's two guys when I played I thought would do it and didn't: George Brett and Tony Gwynn. (Boston Globe)
Gulf Zone Opportunity: Rays at Cardinals May 16, 2008
Still playing by the 1990 playbook, but paying 2000s money, executives such as former GM Chuck LaMar kept insisting that big name players, even those far past their prime such as Wade Boggs, were the key to manufacturing a name for themselves in the division. Player development, if it happened, was an accidental by-product of the process. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe May 15, 2008
I have Randy Johnson 13 of 33; Wade Boggs (8), Dennis Eckersley (20) and Andre Dawson (11). -- Tim S., Oakland, Calif. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Clement aiming to cut down strikeouts May 14, 2008
"I was around Wade Boggs and other great hitters, and they would always go back to the basics. You can't think too much.". Clement said he has gone through up and downs, but he doesn't recall going through a run of strikeouts like this. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
D-Backs can chill the champagne ... probably May 5, 2008
Wade Boggs got there the fastest at 5,832 at-bats, followed by Carew (5,965) and Tony Gwynn (6,094). Playing mind games. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Vlad leads Angels on All-Star ballot May 2, 2008
Wade Boggs made it with 5,832 at-bats, Rod Carew with 5,965 and Tony Gwynn with 6,094. What distinguishes Guerrero from this company is obvious. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Barmes' venison fall tops odd injury list Apr 23, 2008
"Das Boots," by Wade Boggs, Boston Red Sox, mid-1980s. Boggs, the Hall of Famer who batted. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Gonzalez's priority is impacting Marlins Apr 18, 2008
The Tampa Bay area back then was producing players like Gary Sheffield, Fred McGriff, Dave Magadan, Wade Boggs, Derek Bell, Tino Martinez, Floyd Youmans and Dwight Gooden. Being part of that golden era of Tampa Bay baseball, Gonzalez takes great pride in how he conducts himself. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Delcarmen relieved after nervous walk Apr 9, 2008
That lineup: CF Ellis Burks, 2B Marty Barrett, C Rich Gedman, LF Mike Greenwell, 3B Wade Boggs, DH Jim Rice, RF Dwight Evans, SS Jody Reed, 1B Todd Benzinger. That team was swept four straight by Oakland. (Boston Globe)
All-time team named from historic Al Lang Mar 29, 2008
Catcher: Yogi Berra and Gary Carter First base: Stan Musial and Lou Gehrig Second base: Rogers Hornsby and Red Schoendienst Third base: Wade Boggs and Ken Boyer Shortstop: Ozzie Smith and Cal Ripken Outfield: Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, Monte Irvin, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Lou Brock, Babe Ruth and Darryl Strawberry Starting pitcher: Bob Gibson, Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Whitey Ford and Steve Carlton Closer: Dennis Eckersley and Lee Smith. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
American League West outlook: Guerrero keeps Angels on top Mar 28, 2008
" Guerrero, 32, has already established himself as one of the most consistent sluggers in baseball history. He has hit .300 or better with at least 25 home runs for 10 consecutive seasons. Only Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig has had a longer streak, duplicating the feat for 11 consecutive seasons from 1927 to 1937. Guerrero, who has a career .325 batting average, is one of four players to hit .300 for 10 consecutive seasons, joining Hall of Famers Rod Carew, Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn. Yet that trio... (USA Today -- Sports)
Torre brings resume to NL West Mar 20, 2008
At different times, Torre's talent included Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Roger Clemens, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, Mariano Rivera, Wade Boggs and Mike Mussina. Owner George Steinbrenner spent a record $218. (AZCentral -- News)
Troublesome wrist no longer bugs Rockies backup catcher Iannetta Mar 20, 2008
Iannetta visited hitting guru Wade Boggs two years ago in Florida, and he drilled into Iannetta the importance of hitting the ball to right field. "Pitches down and away, I was trying to drive," said Iannetta, who spent the offseason working out in Providence, R.I. "In actuality, it's a pitch you're either going to fight off or get a base hit (to right). He (Boggs) told me you can only do so much with certain pitches."It's a matter of just learning a little bit more each time and putting that to... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
It's A Numbers Game Mar 17, 2008
Those co-opted Hall of Famers include hockey great Ray Bourque (one-plus season with the Colorado Avalanche), basketball star Clyde Drexler (three seasons with the Houston Rockets, a smart marketing tie-in with a former University of Houston great), and baseballers Nolan Ryan (just 51-38 in five years with the Texas Rangers) and Wade Boggs. 289 batting average in two years with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays). (Forbes)
Brewers Minors Report: Hernan Iribarren Mar 15, 2008
So was Wade Boggs, George Brett, Pete Rose, Rod Carew. Those are the comparisons. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Notes: Nieve sidelined after setback Feb 27, 2008
Florida Governor Charlie Crist was slated to be joined by Hall of Famers Cal Ripken, Jr. and Wade Boggs in celebrating more than a century of professional baseball in the state. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Governor, notables to honor Spring Training Feb 27, 2008
Crist will join Bob DuPuy, president and chief operating officer of Major League Baseball; and Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Wade Boggs, along with other special guests at Tropicana Field to highlight more than a century of professional baseball across the state. Commissioner Bud Selig originally was scheduled to attend, but he is now a late scratch. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Red Sox mailbag: Who will get the call? Feb 26, 2008
Why has Wade Boggs' No. 26 not been retired by the Sox. He has met both of the requirements, as he has played with the Sox for 10 years, and has been inducted to the Hall of Fame. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Ichiro hits camp amid much fanfare Feb 21, 2008
Barring the unforeseen -- after all, his average has been 227 hits -- this season Suzuki will break his tie with Wade Boggs (1983-89) and set an American League record with his eighth straight 200-hit season. That would also match a Major League record over a century old. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Schneider delivered more than a sales pitch Feb 14, 2008
Schneider faced several big names in spring training and minor league ball: Wade Boggs, Rod Carew, Don Mattingly, Cecil Cooper and George Brett. Schneider still regards Carew as the best hitter he's ever faced, with Boggs at No. 2. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
Notes: Governor's Dinner back Feb. 26 Feb 9, 2008
Crist will join Commissioner Bud Selig and Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Wade Boggs along with other special guests at Tropicana Field to highlight more than a century of professional baseball across the state. Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman, a member of the broadcasting wing of the Hall of Fame, will serve as master of ceremonies. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Rays to honor retired Alstott Feb 8, 2008
Succeeding years have brought Larry Doby (1999), Wade Boggs (2000), St. Petersburg mayor David J. Fischer (2001), U.S. Army Gen. Tommy Franks (2002), Bucs coach Jon Gruden and general manager Rich McKay (2004), boxer Winky Wright (2004), racing legend Michael Andretti (2005), Al Lopez Jr., Al Lopez III, and Al Lopez IV (2006), plus Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (2007). is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Kinsler tops Rangers' fantasy rankings Feb 6, 2008
The Official Site of The Texas Rangers: News: Texas Rangers News. Many fantasy fans prefer to stock their rosters full of players from their favorite team, as opposed to players who make a living playing for a feared rival. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Is Jessica Simpson Bad Luck? Jan 29, 2008
Wade Boggs was known as the Chicken Man because he would eat poultry before every game. The baseball great also took exactly 150 ground balls during practice, entered the batting cage at exactly 5:17 p.m. and began sprinting at precisely 7:17 p.m.. (Newsmax)
Tampa Harbour Yacht Club Announces Newest Celebrity Members Jan 26, 2008
The most recent members to join the YCOA family include MLB Hall of Famer Wade Boggs, formerly with the Boston Red Sox; NHL Hall of Famer Phil Esposito, retired from the Chicago Blackhawks; AFL Hall of Famer Tim Marcum, coach for the Tampa Bay Storm; Steve Deumig, "the Sports Animal" of Sports Radio WDAE 620; J.P. Peterson, the sports newscaster for television station WFLA Channel 8 and Ron Campbell, the president and alternative governor of the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team. "I'm excited... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Around the Horn: Outfielders Jan 24, 2008
Only Wade Boggs and Nomar Garciap 00004000 arra have repeated in the AL in the 30 years since Rod Carew's back-to-back batting crowns, while Tony Gwynn and Larry Walker are the only repeat winners in the National League in that same span. Both Gwynn and Walker were in their early to mid-30s when they repeated. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
An International League primer Jan 16, 2008
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/16/08. There's not much international about the International League, one of minor-league baseball's Class AAA leagues, although visitors in Buffalo can sneak across the Canadian border. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
No cutting corners: Infield looks strong in '08 Jan 10, 2008
Yes, the team did have Wade Boggs at third and F 00004000 red McGriff at first when it first opened the doors in 1998. Boggs is in the Hall of Fame and McGriff is likely headed in that direction. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Rice falls short Jan 9, 2008
" The last Red Sox player to be elected was Wade Boggs in 2005. The other eight Red Sox who are in the Hall of Fame are Joe Cronin, Bobby Doerr, Rick Ferrell, Carlton Fisk, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski. Rice might still make it. Of the 20 other players who received 70-75 percent of the vote, all eventually were elected -- though some were voted in by the Veterans Committee. The highest percentage for a player who wasn't elected later was 63.4 by Gil Hodges in 1983,... (ESPN -- Baseball)
One-team HOFers vanishing Jan 9, 2008
" Prior to free agency, players rarely left teams by choice because, well, they couldn't. Baseball's reserve clause kept an imbalance of power with the owners. Players either stayed put or were traded or sold. The relatively recent opportunity for players to finish one contract, then seek out the highest bidder elsewhere has boosted the number of multi-team Hall of Famers. Of the 12 great players elected by the BBWAA from 2000 through 2006, for instance, only Puckett and Ryne Sandberg of the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
There's nothing false about Rice's credentials Jan 9, 2008
He hasn't cried about racism or favoritism (he'd probably already be in Cooperstown if he'd had the disposition of Kirby Puckett or Gary Carter), but he knows he was a better hitter than former teammates Perez and Wade Boggs and he suffers in silence while inching excruciatingly close to election. But he's not going to insult our intelligence by telling us he doesn't give a "rat's ass" about Cooperstown. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Rice, Gossage hope for Hall of Fame calls Jan 8, 2008
"I hope this is it," said Wade Boggs. "I mean, what an incredible thing to have Goose Gossage, Jim Rice, and Dick Williams go in the same year? Jimmy is very deserving. The years he had, even before I got there, were special, really special."Goose is one of the greatest ever. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Save opportunity for Young Jan 6, 2008
We asked Hall of Famer Wade Boggs, who is a friend of Brian McNamee, another former Clemens teammate, Mike Boddicker, plus Keith Law, senior baseball analyst for ESPN Scouts Inc. ... A Wade Boggs hunting show is in the works; 4. (Boston Globe)
Rice's credentials up for consideration Jan 3, 2008
If it wasn't Wade Boggs, it was Tony Armas. But during that time period, no Red Sox hitter gave opposing pitchers a more sickening feeling than Rice, who played his entire career (1974-89) in Boston. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Debating Raines' shot for HOF Jan 1, 2008
Raines, Rickey Henderson and Wade Boggs were the best of the '80s and early '90s, and while some of our sabermetric fellows do not believe players are humans, Raines made every team he was on better, not just because he was such a good player, but because his effervescent personality made teammates relax and play better; you'd go out to the cage and players would all be following him around. Art of the steal (min. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Mattingly's place on ballot deserved Dec 28, 2007
No player during that stretch had more RBIs than Mattingly's 684, while only Wade Boggs (1,269) had more hits than Mattingly's 1,219. "Donnie Baseball" also accomplished an incredible feat in 1987, setting or tying five Major League records. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Injuries hamper hopeful Rangers in 2007 Dec 27, 2007
Young is the third player since 1940 to accomplish the feat, joining Wade Boggs and Ichiro Suzuki. He is just the second middle infielder in history to record five, 200-hit seasons, along with Hall of Famer Charlie Gehringer. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
ROLFE: Boston enjoys rare laughing dominance over N.Y. Dec 12, 2007
These kind of crossovers (see Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs, Johnny Damon, Bill Parcells, etc. are logs on the emotional fire. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Williams Voted Into Hall Of Fame Dec 4, 2007
Dennis Eckersley was elected on the first ballot in 2004 and Wade Boggs earned first ballot induction in 2005. Diehard managing editor Jerry Beach can be reached at diehardmag@yahoo. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Rating the 2008 Hall Candidates by Win Shares Nov 30, 2007
St. Louis Cardinals MLB Baseball. News and commentary on the St. Louis Cardinals and their entire minor league system. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
