Aurilia helps rally Giants to 7-6 win over Pirates Sep 7, 2008
Cepeda is the fourth former Giants player to have a statue erected in his honor, joining Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal. As part of the day-long tribute to Cepeda, San Francisco players wore jerseys bearing the "GIGANTES" logo. (Anchorage Daily News)
Manny leads L.A. into first place Sep 7, 2008
Ramirez has 521 homers, good for a tie with Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas for 17th on the career list, and 1,706 RBIs, putting him 20th. Ramirez has 11 homers and 34 RBIs in 34 games for the Dodgers since being acquired from Boston on July 31. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Grateful Cepeda honored with statue Sep 7, 2008
"He really wanted it to be about Orlando's personality rather than his hitting or something else," said Behrends, who created the now-familiar sculptures of Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal that also surround AT. Former Giants manager Dusty Baker, in absentia, provided a glimpse at the warmth Cepeda generated and inspired. Baker's son, Darren, read a tribute from his father, who played with Cepeda in Atlanta at the beginning of his Major League career and is now managing the... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Dodgers down Diamondbacks Sep 7, 2008
"One swing of the bat, he can change the game, the momentum. He just brings so much energy, so much life, it just relaxes all of us."Ramirez has 521 homers, good for a tie with Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas for 17th on the career list, and 1,706 RBIs, putting him 20th. Ramirez has 11 homers and 34 RBIs in 34 games for the Dodgers since being acquired from Boston on July 31. (News & Observer -- Sports)
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The homer, No. 521 in his career, put him in a four-way tie with Willie McCovey, Ted Williams and Frank Thomas for 17th all-time and the RBIs pushed him past Reggie Jackson and Thomas for 20th all-time, now with 1,706. Ramirez managed to rack up five RBIs despite missing out on a chance in the third when he struck out swinging on three pitches with the bases loaded. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
MLB Insiders - San Francisco Giants Sep 6, 2008
The first three: Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal. BY THE NUMBERS: 3 -- Leadoff homers for this year. (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)
Cepeda ready for statue dedication Sep 6, 2008
"It's incredible," Cepeda said Friday, one day before his statue will be unveiled and dedicated at the corner of Second and King streets outside AT. "When you play ball, you take everything for granted. You just play ball, because you have the ability. You never think, 'Someday ...'. But now, looking back, I was very, very fortunate, very lucky." Cepeda admitted that as he attended dedication ceremonies for the statues of the other three legends who have been thus honored -- Willie Mays, Willie... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Thomas shelved for rest of year Sep 4, 2008
He is tied with Williams and Willie McCovey with 521 home runs, 17th on the career list. Busy three days: After Wednesday's game in Kansas City was rained out, the A's will play five games in three days with double-headers today against the Royals and Saturday against the Orioles. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* Boston wallop Baltimore 14-2 Sep 4, 2008
Ramirezs 520th homer put him one behind Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas, who are tied for 17th place. He has 30 this season, 10 since the trade that sent him from Boston. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A's move Big Hurt to 60-day DL, ending season Sep 4, 2008
He is tied with Williams and Willie McCovey with 521 home runs, 17th on the career list. The A's activated first baseman-designated hitter Mike Sweeney, who had surgery on both knees on June 11. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
For A-Rod, milestones take back seat Sep 4, 2008
Rodriguez has already passed Hall of Famers Ted Williams (521), Willie McCovey (521), Jimmie Foxx (534) and Mickey Mantle (536) this season. "It just tells you how great of a player he's been, and he's been doing it for a while," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Manny powers Dodgers to 4th straight win Sep 3, 2008
Ramirezs 520th career home run put him one behind Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and injured Oakland As DH Frank Thomas, who are tied for 17th place. Ramirez has 30 this season, 10 since the trade that sent him from Boston to Los Angeles on July 31. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A's put Thomas on DL Aug 31, 2008
Thomas is tied with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 17th place with 521 career home runs. He began the season with Toronto but batted only. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Big Hurt DL'd Aug 31, 2008
The 40-year-old slugger, who is tied with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 17th place with 521 career home runs, missed 55 games with tendinitis in his right quad from May 28-July 30. Thomas had complained about soreness in his leg in recent days and acknowledged he had trouble pushing off with his right foot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
A's looking to get winning streak going Aug 30, 2008
He's currently tied with Hall of Famers Ted Williams and Willie McCovey with 521. Thomas is also among the top 10 all-time in walks and is within 32 RBIs of Honus Wagner (1,732) for 19th all-time. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
The end of the old-school ballpark? Aug 28, 2008
Lore The pretty park received media attention thanks to Barry Bonds, the angry, record-setting home-run hitter who regularly launched balls into McCovey Cove, the body of water beyond right field named for former (and nicer) Giant slugger Willie McCovey. Fans in kayaks still give splashy chase to balls that bob on the water, but Bonds, disgraced for his casual animosity and suspected steroid use, no longer wears the orange and white team colours. (Globe and Mail)
Back To Back? Ack! Aug 27, 2008
Thomas is tied with Hall of Famers Willie McCovey and Ted Williams on the all-time home run list, with 521, and he thinks he might be trying too hard to hit No. 522. The A's have taken the first game of each of the past six series but still haven't won a series since July 7-10 against Seattle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Former Stagg High star stymies Angels Aug 26, 2008
Thomas, whose next home run will break a tie with Ted Williams and Willie McCovey for 17th place on the career list, has gone 15 games and 55 at-bats since hitting No. 521 on Aug. 9 against Detroit's Armando Galarraga. The Big Hurt entered this season averaging a homer every 15. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Giants watch finale slip away Aug 15, 2008
Interestingly, future Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Willie McCovey started every game of that season-ending series, even though it was a meaningless one. By contrast, the current Giants have less interest in their veterans and are more concerned with evaluating and developing their younger players, which is what Correia meant by "what we're doing." The infield is so overpopulated with rookies that one of the most promising first-year players, Emmanuel Burriss, was benched after starting the... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Thomas getting back to full power for A's Aug 11, 2008
DETROIT -- Frank Thomas tied Hall of Famers Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 17th on the all-time home run list with his 521st career homer on Saturday night. It was a long-awaited achievement that seemingly everyone at Comerica Park knew about. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Tee Off Time Aug 10, 2008
That tied him with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 17th on the all-time list. The Tigers, however, sent three balls out of the park off rookie left-hander Dan Meyer - and then Miguel Cabrera put the game out of reach with a three-run homer off Alan Embree in the seventh, Cabrera's second homer of the game. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lightning strikes by Tigers sink A's Aug 10, 2008
The homer moved Thomas into a tie for 17th place on the all-time home run list at 521 with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams. Cust drove in Carlos Gonzalez with a one-out single in the fourth inning to tie the score at 2, but that rally would quickly fizzle when Bob 000021EC by Crosby followed with a groundball double play. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Cabrera's two homers power Tigers Aug 10, 2008
Thomas' solo shot marked his 521st career home run, which ties him for 17th all-time with Hall of Famers Willie McCovey and Ted Williams. Sheffield answered back. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Meyer is care-free about 2008 debut Aug 9, 2008
Dan Meyer takes a career ERA of 6. 17 into Saturday's game against Detroit. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Veteran Martinez has been around Aug 7, 2008
In his big-league debut with them in 1998, he got three hits against the Padres, the first time a Giants player accomplished the feat in his debut since Willie McCovey did it in 1959. Martinez has played in the postseason four times -- with the Giants in 2000 and 2002, the Cubs in 2003 and the Dodgers in 2006. (Nola.com -- Sports)
To passing, running lanes, 'Skins add a diamond lane Jul 30, 2008
The Washington Redskins are pioneering a new kind of rushing game. The club is partnering with FLO Corp. of Chantilly, Va. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Linking today's players to Aaron Jul 30, 2008
Aaron, who originally signed with the Boston Braves in 1952, shared the '63 home run title with the Giants' Willie McCovey, who spawned an equally staggeringly large number of trades through the ages. But let's stick with Hank for now. (AZCentral -- 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)
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)
McCovey supports youth with golf tourney Jul 23, 2008
Willie McCovey receives applause during the post-tournament dinner ... But this year, the Community Fund kicked off a new era as it welcomed Giants Hall of Famer Willie McCovey as the face of the tournament ... Starting in 2009, the event will officially be known as the Willie McCovey Golf Classic. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Thome collects career hit No. 2,000 Jul 21, 2008
It was only a few weeks ago that Thome passed Willie McCovey and Ted Williams on the all-time home runs list with the 522nd of his career. As the milestones continue to pile up, Thome continues to be overwhelmed by his achievements. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Giants to design statue of Cepeda Jul 19, 2008
One of 10 players in franchise history to have his jersey number retired, Cepeda will join the likes of Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal as the only Giants to receive the life-sized honor. "I've been trying over a period of time to build [sculptures] for all of our Hall of Famers," said Giants president and managing general partner Peter Magowan. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
All-Star Game Victory Jul 17, 2008
Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Willie McCovey and Yogi Berra were among the dozens of Hall of Famers who graced the field before the game, and an assortment of New York celebrities (Regis Philbin, Donald Trump, Sarah Jessica Parker) also were on hand for the American League's 4-3 extra-extra-innings victory Tuesday. At 1:30 a.m. EDT, Justin Morneau of the Twins led off the 15th inning against Brad Lidge, the only NL pitcher remaining, with a base hit up the middle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Sox show resili0000290Fency in first half Jul 17, 2008
-- Thome passes Stretch Jim Thome blasts his 522nd career homer, passing Hall of Famer Willie McCovey for 16th place all-time. Highlights. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Baseball (16) Jul 17, 2008
1969 Willie McCovey, San Francisco, NL. 1968 Willie Mays, San Francisco, NL. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The long goodbye on a starry night Jul 16, 2008
Here was the once fearsome Willie McCovey, rising unsteadily in response to cheers, standing with the aid of a cane. Here was a little lump in your throat. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Our view: Gadget craze lost on us in-betweeners Jul 16, 2008
Yup, Willie McCovey hit a homer, just like I thought I remembered. This is all the technological magic I need. (Daily Triplicate)
Reggie defends his era's big hitters Jul 15, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Published: Jul 15, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Jul 15, 2008 01:41 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sheets, Lee named All-Star starters Jul 15, 2008
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A-Rod, Jeter blast Blue Jays Jul 13, 2008
Rodriguez has already passed Ted Williams (521), Willie McCovey (521) and Jimmie Foxx (534) on the career home run chart this season. Mike Schmidt (548) is next. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dodgers need to honor Koufax with statue Jul 13, 2008
Joining Marichal's likeness outside AT are statues of Willie Mays and Willie McCovey, while Gibson's bronze is accompanied at Busch by statues of several Cardinals greats, including Stan Musial, Rogers Hornsby, Dizzy Dean, Lou Brock and Ozzie Smith. You'll find statues of Joe Nuxhall, Ted Kluszewski and Frank Robinson at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati; Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia; and George Brett and Frank White at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Homer No. 536 ties A-Rod with Mantle Jul 7, 2008
It has been a big year of milestones for Rodriguez, who has passed Ted Williams (521), Willie McCovey (521) and Jimmie Foxx (534) this season. The shot was also Rodriguez's 191st as a Yankee, tying him with Tino Martinez for 15th place on the franchise's all-time list. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
The great pitching duel: Marichal vs. Spahn Jul 7, 2008
Orlando Cepeda and Willie McCovey said in interviews that a delectable tension was building in the field behind Marichal at Candlestick Park 45 years ago. "They were the types of pitcher who kept you on your toes," McCovey said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lincecum impresses Hall of Famer Perry Jul 3, 2008
Citing Whitey Ford, Stu Miller and Bobby Shantz as examples of pitchers of below-average size who excelled, Perry noted, "They knew how to pitch. And this kid is doing a good job of it." Recalling how he managed to post such an impressive season-opening record, Perry said, "Everything went right. If I needed a double play, we got it. If I needed four runs, we got four runs. I was making the right pitches and the ball was going where it was supposed to go to -- on the corners." Perry, who... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
After break, Thome starting to heat up Jul 1, 2008
Thome is 4-for-8 in the last two games, with two home runs, the first of which moved him past Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for sole possession of 16th place on the career home runs list. It also was his 55th Interleague home run, which is the most by any player. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Interleague Game Capsules Jul 1, 2008
Designated hitter Jim Thome hit the 522nd home run of his career, a two-run blast in the eighth, and moved into sole possession of 16th place all-time, squeezing past Ted Williams and Willie McCovey. Ronny Cedeno drove in the lone run while Sean Marshall (0-2) suffered the loss as he gave up three runs on five hits in seven innings for the Cubs, who have dropped four straight and five of six overall. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tigers look to Pudge to starve stealers Jul 1, 2008
Leyland was happy for Jim Thome, who hit the 522nd home run of his career on Sunday, passing Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 16th on the all-time list: "He's one of the all-time great guys in the game. Very professional, all the way. Comes to beat your butt. Will talk to you before the game and tries to kick your butt during the game. That's what he's supposed to do." Tickets. to catch the game in person. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
NATIONAL LEAGUE Tampa Bay returns home in first place Jun 30, 2008
Thome's 15th homer was his 522nd, moving him past Ted Williams and Willie McCovey into 16th place all-time. Astros 3, Red Sox 2: Mark Loretta had a pinch-hit, RBI single in the eighth inning off Hideki Okajima as host Houston took two of three from Boston. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Baseball Capsules Jun 30, 2008
Thome's 15th homer, a two-run blast in the eighth off reliever Jose Ascanio, was his 522nd, moving him past Ted Williams and Willie McCovey into sole possession of 16th place all-time. Buehrle (6-6) won his fourth straight decision, allowing six hits and an unearned run in seven innings in a matchup of lefties with the Cubs' Sean Marshall (0-2). (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
White Sox get even, sweep Cubs Jun 30, 2008
Thomes 15th homer, a two-run blast in the eighth off reliever Jose Ascanio, was his 522nd, moving him past Ted Williams and Willie McCovey into sole possession of 16th place all-time. The Cubs threatened in the ninth after a walk, and a double by DeRosa. (MSNBC -- Sports)
White Sox get even with Cubs with sweep at home Jun 30, 2008
Thome's 15th homer, a two-run blast in the eighth off reliever , was his 522nd, moving him past Ted Williams and Willie McCovey into sole possession of 16th place all-time. The Cubs threatened in the ninth after a walk and a double by. (USA Today -- Sports)
Buehrle, bats leads Sox to sweep Jun 30, 2008
"I was joking around yesterday when [Matt] Thornton was throwing on FOX, he hit 96 and above, and they put flames on there. I was going to try to get these guys to put icicles or something for throwing 83 or 84. "At 90, it should have been double flames for me," added Buehrle with a laugh. Carlos Quentin put the White Sox on the board with a solo home run against Sean Marshall (0-2) in the fourth, his 19th of the year and second in this series. Brian Anderson followed with a two-run blast in the... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
A special night for Thome Jun 19, 2008
Thome's three-run homer the White Sox's fourth home run of the night in a 16-5 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the 521st of his career and tied him with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 16th all-time. Very, very special, Thome said Tuesday night. (Pekin Times, IL)
Sox could put Thome at first in Wrigley Jun 19, 2008
" As Thome continues to heat up at the plate, the decision for Guillen continues to get tougher. Thome's slugging percentage has jumped 43 points in June, and he smacked his 14th homer of the season Tuesday, tying him for 16th place on the all-time list with Ted Williams and Willie McCovey. "It depends how we hit in the next few days -- we're going to face another lefty the first day, and obviously he's not going to be in the lineup," said Guillen, speaking of facing Ted Lilly on Friday. "We'll... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
* Wang-less Yankees beat San Diego 8-0 Jun 19, 2008
Thomes homer, a three-run shot to cap a five-run seventh, was the 521st of his career, tying him with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 16th on the career list. ROCKIES 10, INDIANS 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
White Sox hit 4 homers to rout Pirates Jun 18, 2008
Thome s three-run homer the White Sox s fourth home run of the night in a 16-5 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the 521st of his career and tied him with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 16th all-time. Very, very special, Thome said Tuesday night. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
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Thome's homer tied him for 16th on the all-time list with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams. Just being mentioned in the same breath as two of the game's greats was difficult for the slugger to fathom. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Chicago belts four home runs in rout Jun 18, 2008
Thome's homer, a three-run shot to cap a five-run seventh, was the 521st of his career, tying him with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 16th on the career list. Dye had a solo homer and a two-run double, Crede a two-run homer and run-scoring double, and Cabrera a two-run homer and sacrifice fly to lead the American League Central leaders to their second win in seven games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notebook: Posey to 'catch his breath' Jun 17, 2008
Say hey, kids: Willie Mays and Willie McCovey attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Boys Club clubhouse in Hunters Point, which costs $5. 1 million and is 24,000 square feet and named in honor of Mays, who has helped promote and raise money for the project. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Boys & Girls Club dedicated to Mays Jun 17, 2008
Along with several San Francisco dignitaries, Mays, Baer, Magowan and Willie McCovey helped open the club that features an indoor basketball court, game room, library, heath and fitness center and, of course, a baseball field. The club -- one of nine in San Francisco -- was opened with the hopes of becoming a "beacon of hope for people of all ages" in the community, said Rob Connolly, president of the Boys Clubs in San Francisco. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Giants' past, present meet at reunion Jun 15, 2008
Giants legend Willie McCovey greets his former teammates prior to Saturday's game ... Stars from San Francisco's West Coast days, including Willie McCovey, Tito Fuentes, Orlando Cepeda, Bill Madlock and Willie Montanez were part of a pregame reception in the early afternoon and then were honored on the field before Saturday's game. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Cubs and Cards have to deal with shakeup Jun 15, 2008
The 1961 Giants were not a bad team, as they went on to finish third in the NL with an 85-69 record, were a year away from an NL pennant, and had future Hall- of-Famers Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Orlando Cepeda in the lineup. Yet, somehow, with all that offensive greatness in their favor, the Giants lost four straight 3-2 games from July 4-7. (NJ.com -- Times)
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)
Giants celebrate Robinson Foundation Jun 4, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- To honor the 35th anniversary of the Jackie Robinson Foundation, the Giants, one of the foundation's newest sponsors, hosted a pregame on-field celebration on Tuesday night that included Hall of Famers Joe Morgan and Willie McCovey, Giants president Peter Magowan and a pair of scholar students. The foundation, established in 1973 by Jackie's wife, Rachel, was created to perpetuate the Robinsons' joint values of educating children and helping spread equality among people by... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Others who have hit 500 Jun 1, 2008
500 Home Runs List - MSNBC Wire Services - nbcsports. updated 10:39 p.m. ET May 31, 2008. (MSNBC -- Sports)
