If healthy, Pettitte up for Game 6 chance Nov 3, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Decade after '98 Fall Classic, lefty can clinch another Series. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yankees' short-rest strategy continues Nov 3, 2009
In other eras, pitchers such as Bob Gibson and Sandy Koufax started -- and won -- World Series games on as little as two days' rest, doing it quite effectively. As recently as 2003, then-Marlins pitcher Josh Beckett closed out the Yankees on three days' rest in Game 6 of the Series. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bodley: Pettitte's gem puts Yanks in control Nov 1, 2009
Pettitte's gem puts Yanks in control of Series. Lefty extends postseason dominance in pivotal victory. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
DH done for now, but who really gains? Oct 31, 2009
DH done for now, but who really gains. The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Solve Problems And Win Oct 29, 2009
Forty-two years ago, Bob Gibson and the St. Louis Cardinals led Boston by five runs in the ninth inning of World Series Game 7. Gibson was tired. (Investors Business Daily)
Fiery Bob Gibson Had Heat On His Winning Pitches Oct 28, 2009
Forty-two years ago, Bob Gibson and the St. Louis Cardinals led Boston by five runs in the ninth inning of World Series Game 7 ... "Let's try to get this thing over with," Schoendienst said, as related in Gibson's memoir, "From Ghetto to Glory: The Story of Bob Gibson.". (Investors Business Daily)
Inbox: Do the A's need more power arms? Oct 27, 2009
Guys we've been conditioned to think of as power pitchers -- Walter Johnson, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, etc. -- all had at least one nasty secondary pitch that got them as many strikeouts as did their heaters. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
JoePosnanskiInside Baseball Ranking the best "pure" hitters in baseball over the last 60 years. Oct 20, 2009
When you see all the the names, it's pretty staggering: Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Frank Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Bob Gibson, Juan Marichal, Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Orlando Cepeda, Willie McCovey, Willie Stargell, Lou Brock, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, Billy Williams, Larry Doby, Monte Irvin -- these are all Hall of Famers. And then you throw in Maury Willis and Don Newcombe and Dick Allen and Elston Howard and Jimmy Wynn and Vada Pinson and Minnie Minoso. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Angels hope to heat up series out West Oct 20, 2009
No NL pitcher had homered since the Cardinals' Bob Gibson in 1968. Oh, and he earned the win in that Game 4. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kuroda Carrying Dodgers Hopes in Game 3 Oct 18, 2009
"I remember Bob Gibson pitching in SanFrancisco. We used to watch it and enjoy it, especially when you're on his side, because nobody wanted to hit against him.". But of course nobody wanted to hit against him when it was warm either. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
On the Pirates: 17 bests and worst from 2009 Oct 4, 2009
Where have you gone, Bob Gibson. Historical high: Garrett Jones' 21 home runs are the franchise's most by any left-handed rookie, and they came in half a season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cardinals Major League Notebook: 10/02/09 Oct 3, 2009
" But Carpenter said, "I've got a long way to beat Bob Gibson in anything. Bob Gibson is a man. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Carpenter knocks in six for 17th win Oct 2, 2009
ST. LOUIS -- Chris Carpenter's performance has recalled Bob Gibson at times during his Cardinals career ... "It was a Bob Gibson-like day for Carpenter over there," said Reds manager Dusty Baker. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Winning season gives Braves confidence Oct 2, 2009
Randy Johnson (35 in 1999), Bob Gibson (34 in 1970) and Curt Schilling (33 in 2002) were the only pitchers in Major League history to achieve longer streaks from the start of the season. Because it will be part of FOX's Game of the Week package, Saturday's game against the Nationals will start at 4:10 p.m. ET. Tickets. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Carpenter sets RBI mark for Cards hurlers Oct 2, 2009
Bob Gibson drove in five runs on July 26, 1973 against the Mets. It's the seventh time since 1960 that a pitcher has had six or more RBIs in a game. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Good, Bad News: Cards Museum Buys Gibby Items Sep 30, 2009
The St. Louis Cardinals Museum made some important purchases from Bob Gibsons personal collection of memorabilia ... Bad news: Earlier this summer, St. Louis Cardinals great Bob Gibson made public his plans to auction off 100 pieces of personal memorabilia collected during his Hall of Fame career and since. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
`Mr. October' Jackson To Host TBS Baseball Interview Series Sep 25, 2009
The series, which launches Oct. 7during TBS' pregame show MLB On Deck, will feature interviews with St. Louis Cardinals pitching great Bob Gibson and two-time World Series champion and hall-of -famer Frank Robinson, with future guests to be announced at a later date, said the network. TBS will air live coverage of all four of baseball's playoff Division Series as well as the National League Championship Series beginning Oct. 7. (Multichannel News)
Cahill's gem carries A's to sweep Sep 17, 2009
Everyone that Texas faces these days looks like Bob Gibson in his prime. "He threw strikes," Kinsler said of Cahill. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Bulldog boys soccer tops Skyview, even record Sep 13, 2009
Bob Gibson and Tim McCarver. There is one more pair for you to add to these famous tandems in sport Brett Powell and Brandon Loeffler. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mets set for tilt with Phillies on FOX Sep 12, 2009
On this date in 1974, Bob Gibson gained his 28th and final career victory against the Mets in a 12-5 Cardinals win at Shea. Gibson, who lost his lone 1975 start against the Mets, beat them more often than any other team except the Phillies (30) and Astros (29). (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
People you’d like to know: Johnson getting ready for first day of school coming Aug. 26 Aug 18, 2009
He succeeds veteran Bob Gibson, who announced his retirement last fall. The former Devils Lake basketball player is excited and enthused. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Seaver against innings limits on Joba Aug 17, 2009
"Where are you going to find the next Bob Gibson or Nolan Ryan or Steve Carlton unless a young pitcher is pushed? You won't. "What really galls me is seeing a pitcher taken out of game that he's dominating the opposing team," Seaver continued. "These people today don't understand what it means to walk off the mound after holding the other team down for nine innings, the feeling of triumph for your own team -- and the effect it has on the players in the other dugout. " is a reporter for MLB.com.... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Malfunctioning gate strands Big Horn trout Aug 6, 2009
We're still trying to assess what it means to the fishery,'' said Bob Gibson, Fish, Wildlife and Parks information officer in Billings. He added that smaller trout that live near the margins of the water would be the most severely affected by any rapid drawdown, since larger fish would typically be strong enough to swim out of the shallow water. (Montana Standard, MT)
Petit nearly has no-hitter in win Aug 5, 2009
by Nick Piecoro - Aug. 4, 2009 09:35 PM The Arizona Republic. PITTSBURGH - It wasn't until a boisterous fan had informed him in the fifth inning of his progress that Diamondbacks right-hander Yusmeiro Petit knew what he was working on Tuesday night. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Pirates held to just one hit by D-backs Aug 5, 2009
PITTSBURGH -- Arizona's Yusmeiro Petit nearly put himself next to Bob Gibson on Tuesday. With no previous similarities, other than the fact that they are both right-handers, Petit made a valiant attempt at becoming the first pitcher since Gibson to no-hit the Pirates. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Pitcher with 6.75 ERA nearly no-hits Pirates Aug 5, 2009
No one has no-hit the Pirates since Bob Gibson, Aug. 14, 1971, at Three Rivers Stadium, in an 11-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. That was the only no-hitter of the seven against the Pirates that happened in Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tough task tonight to avoid series loss Jul 30, 2009
Its a rule that has been taught since the days of Babe Ruth, Warren Spahn, Bob Gibson, Orel Hershiser, Doc Gooden, Roger Clemens, and into the present. Its the old forget about the curveball Ricky, giveem the heater. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hall of Famers split on steroids issue Jul 28, 2009
Then again, Bob Gibson said to let them in. That's helpful to know, from a pitcher so competitive, he'd have knocked down his mother. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pirates lose in San Francisco, 4-2 Jul 28, 2009
The Pirates avoided a third consecutive shutout -- which would've been the franchise's first since Aug. 28-30, 1968, against St. Louis (Bob Gibson), St. Louis (Ray Washburn) and Atlanta (Milt Pappas) -- by tallying two off Lincecum in the sixth. McCutchen opened by reaching on Edgar Renteria's error. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Palins out, Parnells in Jul 28, 2009
Bob Gibson, who owns Santa s Candles and Gifts, a retail outlet at Pioneer Park, was selling T-shirts printed with Palin s photo in a heart and the words, Thanks Sarah, we still love you, along with the location and the date. Gibson said he sold out before 9 a.m., long before the official festivities began. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Aaron: Give PED-using inductees asterisks on plaque Jul 26, 2009
By Joe Robbins, Getty Images. Baseball legend Hank Aaron, shown here on June 20 with Commissioner Bud Selig, recently said that he would be in favor of inducting players who were linked to performance-enhancing drugs into the Hall of Fame, provided that their plaques have an asterisk. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pirates Notebook: Kerrigan plays it cool Jul 22, 2009
Macha, Milwaukee's manager, on hit batsmen: "Some of the things that happen today ... if you're going to talk old-school, like you hit a home run and pound your chest and point up to the sky. Well, if Bob Gibson is pitching? That doesn't happen. The game has changed so much, I don't know what the rules are right now.". Dejan Kovacevic can be reached at. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Obama has surprises for All-Stars Jul 20, 2009
" Obama, while sitting in for an inning with FOX broadcasters Tim McCarver and Joe Buck, mentioned that fellow Hawaii native and Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino gave him macadamia nuts and a pair of spikes with the No. 44 on them. And then he talked about how relaxing it was to take in a ballgame. "First of all, it's as close to home as I've been in a while, and this is the National Pastime," Obama said. "To go down there and meet Stan Musial and Bob Gibson and those guys, it's such a... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Cox raves about Maddux as Braves retire jersey Jul 18, 2009
He was the best pitcher I ever saw,' manager says of 355-game winner. John Bazemore / APFormer Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg Maddux waves to the crowd during a ceremony to retire his number 31 on Friday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Maddux honored Jul 18, 2009
Cox raves about Maddux as Braves retire jersey - Baseball- nbcsports. Cox raves about Maddux as Braves retire jersey. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Starry eyed in St. Louis:Obama, boo birds & red carpets Jul 16, 2009
The article talks about who Meyer s childhood heroes were (Bob Gibson and Lou Brock) as well as his recommendations on where to eat in St. Louis. The story is about three fourths of a page. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
St. Louis last All-Star game was a scorcher Jul 15, 2009
Ten of them dotted the NL roster, including Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron, Willie McCovey, Sandy Koufax and Cardinals ace Bob Gibson. AL stars included Brooks and Frank Robinson, Al Kaline, Harmon Killebrew, Carl Yastrzemski and Catfish Hunter. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mauer's double for AL ties All-Star game after 6 Jul 15, 2009
Wearing red jackets, five other Cardinals Hall of Famers were on the field: Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter and Ozzie Smith. Sheryl Crow, who is from Missouri, sang the national anthem. (Anchorage Daily News)
AL tops NL 4-3; unbeaten streak now 13 Jul 15, 2009
In addition to the Budweiser Clydesdales, Cardinals Hall of Famers Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter, Ozzie Smith and Stan Musial, who was driven around the field in a golf cart. MLB also had a video tribute from five Presidents -- Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Cinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter -- paying tribute to their All-Stars among us, 30 people who were honored for their service and charitable works. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Stan the 'Man' Jul 15, 2009
Musial was preceded onto the field by five other Cardinals Hall of Famers, Bob Gibson, Red Schoendienst, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith and Bruce Sutter. He remained on the field as President Obama, clad in a Chicago White Sox warm-up jacket, threw the ceremonial first pitch to Pujols. (USA Today -- Sports)
ST. LOUIS' OWN Jul 14, 2009
And he remains close with Cardinals Hall of Famers Bob Gibson and Lou Brock, saying they played in baseball's greatest era. "My dad has been kind of the people's champion," says Tim Shannon, one of six children. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pujols to catch Obama's All-Star pitch Jul 13, 2009
The six living Cardinals Hall of Famers -- Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter and Ozzie Smith -- will all be there to greet the president. As for Obama, he'll be wearing a black glove specifically designed for him by Wilson. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Notebook: Pena replaces Pedroia on AL roster Jul 13, 2009
Obama will be greeted by six living Cardinals Hall of Famers: Stan Musial, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter and Ozzie Smith. Obama will use a special glove manufactured by Wilson Sporting Goods with "Obama 44" in script and an American flag. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Some history lessons can't be ignored (Yesterday) Jul 10, 2009
1968 -- The year of the pitcher, in which Juan Marichal goes 28-6 with 30 complete games, and somehow failed to lead the big leagues in wins (Denny McLain, 31) or earned run average (Bob Gibson, 1. 12). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Phillies hope Moyer's magic continues Jul 9, 2009
Moyer left Hall of Famer Bob Gibson in the dust in the process. Next up are Jack Morris and Hall of Famer Red Faber, whom the 46-year-old Phillies lefty will tie if he can beat the Reds in Thursday's series finale at Citizens Bank Park. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Willie McCovey: Anniversary memories Jul 9, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009. (07-07) 20:40 PDT -- It's hard to fathom a half-century has gone by since Willie McCovey - affectionately and appropriately known as "Stretch" and perhaps the most popular Giant in the San Francisco era - burst onto the scene and became an instant star. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The 50-year Stretch Jul 8, 2009
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Willie Horton talks baseball with the fans Jul 8, 2009
Him and Bob Gibson had those great years, and they went ahead and lowered the mound because of those two guys ... Could you describe the buildup to game 1 of the '68 series and what it was like to hit against Bob Gibson. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Phillies need consistency from Madson Jul 4, 2009
But with the 252nd victory of his career, he passed Hall of Famer Bob Gibson for 43rd place on the all-time list. NYM: RHP Fernando Nieve (3-1, 2. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
We've loved our Cardinals for years (2) Jun 29, 2009
Baseball is duly represented with stars for Stan Musial, Yogi Berra, Joe Garagiola, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, James "Cool Papa" Bell, Dizzy Dean, Rogers Hornsby, Branch Rickey, George Sisler, Ozzie Smith and Red Schoendienst ... In addition to Musial, there's a cadre of Cardinals Hall of Famers who live in St. Louis or who are frequently found at Busch Stadium including shortstop Ozzie Smith; second baseman Red Schoendienst; pitchers Bob Gibson and Bruce Sutter; and outfielder/legendary base... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Lidge saves series win for Moyer, Phils Jun 29, 2009
" Philadelphia's offense did its part to get Lidge a lead to work with. Trailing, 4-1, entering the fourth inning, the Phils staged a comeback against Toronto starter Brian Tallet (5-5). After Philadelphia scored twice in the frame to cut the deficit to one run, Chase Utley delivered a go-ahead two-run triple to right-center field. Toronto (41-36) teed off against Philadelphia starter Jamie Moyer to begin the game, which led to the early deficit. Jays second baseman Aaron Hill opened the scoring... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phils respond to closed-door meeting Jun 28, 2009
" PHI: LHP Jamie Moyer (5-6, 5.97 ERA) Moyer allowed one run on five hits while allowing three walks and striking out four in six innings to pick up the 251st win of his career Tuesday in a victory over Tampa Bay. It tied him for 43rd place on baseball's all-time list with Bob Gibson. "You're looking at Jamie, who's been around, throwing 80 mph, carving us up," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "Baseball's a beautiful game. " Moyer needs two more wins to tie Carl Hubbell (253) for 42nd place on the... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Batting third paying off for Jays' Wells Jun 28, 2009
" TOR: LHP Brian Tallet (5-4, 4.36 ERA) Tallet shut out the Reds for six innings on Tuesday at Rogers Centre, earning a win in the Jays' 7-5 victory. He allowed only three hits -- none for extra bases -- and issued one walk while striking out seven, which matched a career high previously achieved May 9 in Oakland. Although Tallet was having no trouble with the Reds and had thrown only 90 pitches, he was pulled after the sixth inning, since he was pitching on only three days' rest. Tallet has... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Phillies win opener of Series rematch Jun 24, 2009
For the 46-year-old Moyer, who made his pro debut 15 months before the 23-year-old Price was born, it was career win No. 251, moving him into a tie with Hall of Famer Bob Gibson for 43rd on the all-time list. Hes worked six innings or more in each of his last seven starts, improved to 9-4 lifetime against Tampa Bay and is 19-14 with a 3. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Phillies run rampant in rout of Rays Jun 24, 2009
He allowed just one run on five while allowing three walks and striking out four in six innings to pick up the 251st win of his career, which ties him for 43rd place on baseball's all-time list with Bob Gibson. "You're looking at Jamie, who's been around, throwing 80 mph, carving us up," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
NewPhils crush Rays 10-1 in opener of Series rematch Jun 24, 2009
The 46-year-old Moyer, who made his pro debut 15 months before the 23-year-old Price was born, moved into a tie with Hall of Famer Bob Gibson for 43rd on the career wins list. "He knows what he's doing. ... He was on top of his game tonight," Maddon said. (Florida Times-Union)
Utley, Philadelphia beat up on World Series foe Tampa Jun 24, 2009
The 46-year-old Moyer, who made his pro debut 15 months before the 23-year-old Price was born, earned career win No. 251, moving him into a tie with Hall of Famer Bob Gibson for 43rd on the all-time list. Braves 4, Yankees 0. (Helena Independent Record)
SYNERGY Productions Hits a Grand Slam With All-Star Week Event Lineup Jun 23, 2009
Ryan Howard, Mike Shannon, Bob Gibson, and Bruce Sutter Events Highlight Star-Studded Schedule During MLB All Star Game Week In St. Louis ... " SYNERGY's signature events will be held from July 11-14, 2009 at some of downtown St. Louis' most prominent venues:Baseball's home-run king and St. Louis native Ryan Howard will host a private party on the eve of the big game. In addition to being one of the most-talked about events of the week, this "party with a purpose" will raise funds for the newly... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Civil Rights history hits home with players Jun 22, 2009
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Leonard and Bob Gibson were the presenters of the awards. "It's hard to find greater men than were at that luncheon, and the presenters weren't bad, either," Baker said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Cincinnati backdrop for Civil Rights fest Jun 20, 2009
Comedian and television star Bill Cosby will receive the MLB Beacon of Hope Award from Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson. All three Beacon Award winners have been previously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the highest civilian honor that is possible in the United States. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Simmons: The wonder years Jun 20, 2009
00 by 1968, the year Bob Gibson gave up 38 earned runs total in 304 2/3 innings. The mound was lowered to 10 inches in 1969 to generate offense. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Star-filled lineup set for civil rights tribute Jun 19, 2009
Ali, Aaron and Cosby will be honored at a Saturday luncheon with Clinton as the keynote speaker and Leonard, Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson and Commissioner Bud Selig presenting them with baseball's Beacon Awards. Frank Robinson, who was the major leagues' first black manager, will throw out the first pitch Saturday night. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Touched By An Angel John Cordes/ Icon SMILed by Bobby Abreu (left) and Torii Hunter, the Angels have quietly climbed within 1 1/2 games of the AL West lead.Known for his glove and winning personality, Torii Hunter has let his bat do the talking this season. His recent tear has helped the Angels crack the top 10 in Ted Keith's Power Rankings. Jun 19, 2009
Former president Bill Clinton will make a keynote address during weekend festivities, Oscar Robertson and Tony Perez will take part in a panel discussion and Bill Cosby, Muhammad Ali and Hank Aaron will be presented with awards, by Bob Gibson, Sugar Ray Leonard and Bud Selig, respectively. (And don't forget Paul Janish. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Honorees to be part of pre-game festivities Jun 18, 2009
Selig will present Aaron with the Beacon of Life award, former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard will present Ali with the Beacon of Change award and baseball Hall of Famer Bob Gibson wi 00003155 ll present Cosby with the Beacon of Hope award. The three winners are no strangers to receiving prestigious awards. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
St. Louis flooded with All-Star memories Jun 16, 2009
In addition to the 12 future Hall of Famers who were on the NL and AL rosters, two more -- Bob Gibson and Joe Morgan -- were injured and couldn't participate. It was one of the greatest collections of talent on the same field in the game's history. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
