Lee Leaves Them Speechless In The Bronx Oct 30, 2009
Waite Hoyt (1921), Carl Hubbell (1933), Christy Mathewson (1905) and Kenny Rogers (2006) all went through their playoffs without allowing a run, while Sandy Koufax pitched to a 0. 38 ERA in 1965 and Harry Brecheen to a 0. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Complete Lee: Phils ride lefty's gem Oct 29, 2009
Waite Hoyt (1921), Carl Hubbell (1933), Christy Mathewson (1905) and Kenny Rogers (2006) had 0. 00 ERAs. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Lincecum approaching Giants' K record Sep 23, 2009
Given the Giants' rich pitching history -- in both New York and, since 1958, in San Francisco -- it is remarkable that Mathewson's mark has survived for so long. Carl Hubbell, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry, Jason Schmidt -- through the years, none of them has come particularly close. Among that quartet, Schmidt was the high with 251 strikeouts in 2004. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Names & Faces Sep 17, 2009
Yes, there are some Giants, too, including Willie Mays (four different pieces) and Juan Marichal from the San Francisco days and old-timers Carl Hubbell and Christy Mathewson. This article appeared on page B - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bradleys Buzz: GTs Dwyer is on Mels board; Tebow isnt Aug 24, 2009
This wasn t Carl Hubbell striking out Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, and Joe Cronin consecutively in the 1934 All-Star game. In fact, it was more like what you could conceive of if Smoltz had been asked to make a Triple-A start in advance of joining the Cardinals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
McCovey's impact felt 50 years after debut Jul 30, 2009
"I enjoyed hitting in the Major Leagues more than in the Minor Leagues. I didn't want to tell anybody it was easier, because I didn't want to sound cocky. But Major League pitchers had better control and most of them were around the plate." Nobody knew it quite yet, but the Giants had minted another legend, one who would join the pantheon of Mays, Mel Ott, Bill Terry, Carl Hubbell and Christy Mathewson while distinguishing himself on their talent-laden teams of the '60s. "The Giants in those... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
David SabinoDIAMOND DIGITS Jul 15, 2009
But 's left shoulder strain gave Sanchez an opening, and he responded by throwing the 17th no-hitter in Giants franchise history, the first since John Montefusco shut down the Braves in Atlanta in 1976 and the first by a Giants left-hander since New York's Carl Hubbell blanked the Pirates on May 8, 1929. Sanchez's season ERA was the highest for a pitcher entering a no-hitter in a decade. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Sanchez no-hitter Jul 12, 2009
Carl Hubbell vs. Pittsburgh, 11-0 ... Notes: It was the first no-hitter by a Giants lefty since Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell pitched one for the New York Giants against Pittsburgh on May 8, 1929. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Giants no-hitters Jul 12, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009. (07-10) 22:14 PDT -- No-hitters in Giants franchise history; team was in New York until 1958. (San Francisco Chronicle)
All-Star Game needs to get real Jul 12, 2009
The sporting America in which Carl Hubbell fanned the five future Hall of Famers in succession (1934), Ted Williams hit the two-out, game-winning homer in Detroit (1941), Stan Musial hit the game-winning, 12th-inning home run in Milwaukee (1955), and Pete Rose ran over Ray Fosse with the winning run (1970) no longer exists. Football is now king and baseball is presented to us in an entirely different package. (Boston Globe)
Sanchez etches name in Giants lore Jul 11, 2009
The 110-pitch no-hitter was the first in the Majors in 2009 and put Sanchez in the same exclusive club of no-hit men among Giants with Hall of Famers Amos Rusie, Christy Mathewson, Rube Marquard, Carl Hubbell, Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry ... Sanchez is the fourth left-hander to pitch a no-hitter for the Giants, and the first since Carl Hubbell in 1929 ... List of Giants' no-hitters: Amos Rusie, July 31, 1891, vs. Brooklyn, 6-0 Christy Mathewson, July 15, 1901 vs. St. Louis, 5-0 Christy... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
FOXSPORTS: Giants' Sanchez Throws No-Hitter Jul 11, 2009
It was the first no-hitter by a lefty since Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell pitched one for the New York against Pittsburgh on May 8, 1929. A 27th-round draft pick in 2004, Sanchez pitched four no-hitters in college for NAIA Ohio Dominican. (Fox News)
Phillies hope Moyer's magic continues Jul 9, 2009
Starting May 31, the day of his elusive 250th win, through Saturday, when he tied Carl Hubbell with No. 253, Moyer is 5-2 with a 3. 83 ERA. Over his past three starts, he is 3-0 with a 3. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Moyer leads Phils to home series win Jul 5, 2009
He also tied Carl Hubbell for 42nd place on the all-time wins list with 253. "Some of you guys may think that I played with him, but I didn't," Moyer said of Hubbell, the Hall of Famer who pitched from 1928-43. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phils respond to closed-door meeting Jun 28, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Phillies respond to closed-door meeting. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Batting third paying off for Jays' Wells Jun 28, 2009
" Moyer needs two more wins to tie Carl Hubbell (253) for 42nd place on the all-time list. Bird Feed When asked if closer Scott Downs (sprained big toe) would be ready to come off the 15-day disabled list as soon as he is eligible -- when the Jays visit the Yankees on July 3 -- Gaston said he had "no confidence in that at all. We're hoping, but I don't know. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
MARCHMAN: Why I sincerely hope that Pedro doesn't return to MLB Jun 16, 2009
That year the voters elected four men to the Hall of Fame: Mickey Cochrane, Frankie Frisch, Lefty Grove and Carl Hubbell. Cochrane, at the time, was the best catcher ever to play; Grove, some would say, is to this day the best pitcher. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Moyer beats Nats for 250th victory Jun 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Modest Moyer reaches 250-win plateau. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Giants pitchers to be featured on TWIB May 29, 2009
"We covered him when he was at the University of Washington, so we have some footage of him as a fresh-faced pitcher there too." Then, TWIB focuses on Giants Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell in the All-Star Moments segment of the show. It specifically focuses on Hubbell's performance in the 1934 Midsummer Classic when he struck out five Hall of Famers in a row -- Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons and Joe Cronin. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Alvord: Defending the Giant, and more scientific Top 10 lists May 7, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Wednesday, May 6, 2009 10:17 AM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tough market for antiques, heirlooms sellers Feb 19, 2009
A man recently brought in baseballs signed by Hall of Famers pitcher Carl Hubbell of the 1920s-'40s New York Giants, shortstop Charlie Gehringer of the 1920s-'40s Detroit Tigers and Negro Leagues star Cool Papa Bell. Wolter barely turned a profit by selling them online for some $290 combined; a couple years ago he would have expected three times as much. (AZCentral -- Business)
Dodgers Sign Weaver, Other Old Friends Feb 11, 2009
One could meet and talk to, for example, Tony Cuccinello, the Dodgers first All-Star (1934), Mickey Owen from the 1941 champions and Van Lingo Mungo, who at one time was thought to be better than Carl Hubbell. That delightful memory came to mind as the Dodgers gather up many of the older players, hoping to sort through them and find a gem they can keep. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
