Braves have past and future with awards Nov 17, 2009
Dale Murphy captured this coveted award in consecutive seasons (1982 and '83) and Terry Pendleton won it in '91. Hank Aaron captured his only MVP in 1957, while the club was in Milwaukee. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
A-Rod at center of Yankees' 103rd win Oct 5, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. A-Rod at center of Yanks' 103rd win. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
A-Rod sets AL mark with seven-RBI inning Oct 5, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. A-Rod sets AL mark with seven-RBI frame. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Braves still in running with 10 to go Sep 26, 2009
The Love Child of Dale Murphy and Johnny Cash. September 25th, 20093:50 pm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Aaron, Spahn lead way in All-Time 9 Sep 16, 2009
Joining Aaron as the leaders in the outfield category are Andruw Jones and Dale Murphy. These are three of the most beloved figures in the organization's history. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Major feast: Big leaguers bring rehab bonanza Aug 16, 2009
Smoltz, a Detroit prospect traded to Atlanta in 1987, remembered how he collected advice and polish from major league stars like Dan Petry, Alan Trammell and Dale Murphy during rehab stints. I ve been trying to pass on what I learned, Smoltz said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Marlon Byrd chats online with fans Aug 15, 2009
Marlon Byrd: Dale Murphy. I grew up in Atlanta and he was my favorite player of all time. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Barrett recalls Fair days of youth,recent making of Toyota TV ad Aug 13, 2009
Also attending the event were former Braves greats Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro, Dave Justice and others. It was an awesome event. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Former Burke star is enjoying breakout year Aug 8, 2009
"Dale Murphy and that whole group when he was there," he said. "Then (John) Smoltz, (Tom) Glavine and (Steve) Avery were there, and Chipper (Jones) was coming up. They were the best when I was in Little League.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hank, heres a start: Ramirez, Ortiz exposed Jul 31, 2009
MR and DO are two more reasons why Dale Murphy should be in the Hall of Fame, ahead of guys like these who have inflated numbers because the game sold its soul after the strike. Kids who grew up on the Braves in the 80 s (like me) were fortunate to watch one of the best players of his time play with heart and integrity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
FANTASY STUD: Henderson: Best fantasy player ever? Jul 26, 2009
The 26-year-old led the majors with 146 runs scored -- 28 more than runner-up Dale Murphy. That year, he also sported a. (USA Today -- Sports)
Henderson enters Hall as baseball's ultimate leadoff hitter Jul 26, 2009
In 1982, the Athletics' Rickey Henderson becomes airborne taking third as the Tigers' Enos Cabell awaits the throw. He had 130 steals that year, a record that may never be threatened. (USA Today -- Sports)
SILENT STAR: Red Sox's Rice Hall-bound Jul 25, 2009
Strong, silent type, Jim Rice is Hall of Fame bound - USATODAY.com. Strong, silent type, Jim Rice is Hall of Fame bound. (USA Today -- Sports)
Maddux inducted into Braves Hall Jul 18, 2009
Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews and Phil Niekro are the only other members of the franchise's history to ever be bestowed with this honor. With his wife, Kathy, wiping away tears and the current Braves team standing in unison behind him, Maddux looked to the left of the left-field foul pole and saw the unveiling of his No. 31. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Saluting a legend Jul 18, 2009
Earlier on Friday at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center, the Braves inducted Maddux into the club's hall of fame while person after person stepped up and retold the legend of "Mad Dog." Then before the sellout crowd of 50,704 fans at Turner Field, they retired his No. 31 jersey into the exclusive company of Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro and Warren Spahn. "I looked up to those guys for 11 years sitting over in that dugout and to be up there with them is an honor," Maddux said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nl East: Braves Trying To Do Maddux Proud Jul 18, 2009
He joins an amazing group of former Braves players that have had their numbers retired, including Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Phil Niekro, Warren Spahn and Dale Murphy. "There wasn't a better student of the game," Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton told his team's site of Maddux. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Braves retired numbers Jul 18, 2009
The five: RICH ADDICKS/AJC staff Dale Murphy AP Photo/AP Photo Warren Spahn WILLIAM BERRY Phil Niekro AJC Hank Aaron. 3. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Phil Niekro, Dale Murphy among those attending as Braves retire ace Greg Maddux's No. 31 Jul 17, 2009
Dense Fog Advisory in CT. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Carlos Gomez had just reached fifth gear and was speeding around second base when his gapper bounced high off the Metrodome turf and into the stands for a ground-rule double. (FOX61, CT)
Atlanta Braves: Francoeur returns with Mets what will your reaction be? Jul 17, 2009
It won t be as strange as Dale Murphy s first time in Atlanta as a Phillie, but strange. That is part of the business though, players switch teams all the time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jeff PearlmanPEARLS OF WISDOM Jun 27, 2009
At 37, Dale Murphy was batting. 143 with no home runs in 26 games with the Rockies. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Lowe has rebounded before Jun 27, 2009
We did not thrive as a team until we traded Dale Murphy ... It reminds me of the 1980s Braves, when only Dale Murphy used to go every year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Thrill Is Gone Dilip Vishwanat/Getty ImagesAlbert Pujols is on pace to hit 55 HRs, which would be the 13th highest total of Bud Selig's reign as commissioner.Home run numbers have long carried a mystique that's unlike any statistic in sports. But thanks to the Selig Era, the wonder behind huge home run seasons is gone, says Joe Posnanski. Jun 18, 2009
I KNOW that from 1996 through 2003 -- just eight seasons -- he hit more home runs than Jim Rice, Dale Murphy, Al Kaline, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, Joe DiMaggio, Hank Greenberg, Rogers Hornsby and a bunch of other Hall of Famers hit during their entire careers. In fact, he hit more home runs in those eight seasons (408 homers) than Babe Ruth did in his best eight-year stretch (367, 1920-27). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Braves should show more patience with Francoeur May 31, 2009
here are some numbers for you; Dale Murphy in 1988 160 games ... Hank Aaron, Claudell Washington, Dale Murphy, David Justice, Garry Sheffield, J.D. Drew were all power hitters who could drive in runs and steal a base every now and then if they caught the pitcher slipping. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
They're watching: And Little Leaguers are hopefully learning from the mistakes of their role models May 27, 2009
Little League last year partnered with the I Won't Cheat Foundation, which was founded by two-time National League MVP Dale Murphy with the goal of eliminating steroids and other banned performance-enhancing drugs from sports. Little League players in the World Series wore I Won't Cheat patches, and all leagues this season could voluntarily sign up for the pledge. (Missoulian, MT)
Steroid scandals noticed by Little Leaguers May 27, 2009
There s one chapter of A-Rod s career that he would rather not copy (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Much rain, few long balls at Turner Field May 23, 2009
5 Ron Gant 12 Paul Runge 14 Andrs Thomas 17 Mark Lemke 18 Dmaso Garca 23 Ted Simmons 24 Ken Oberkfell 27 Jim Morrison 28 Gerald Perry 32 Jeff Blauser Outfielders 1 Albert Hall 3 Dale Murphy 4 Jerry Royster 6 Lonnie Smith 10 Dion James 15 Gary Roenicke 16 Tommy Gregg 19, 29 Terry Blocker 22 Ken Griffey, Sr.. concerned braves fan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bobby Cox not giving up on Reyes, loser of 9 in a row May 10, 2009
He said that in that period, the next-longest streaks by Braves were Dale Murphy s 24-gamer against the Cubs (1981-83) and 22-game streaks by Hank Aaron (vs. St. Louis) and three different Braves Eddie Mathews, Ralph Garr, Marcus Giles against the Cubs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
David Hoover: Sports cards round out the collecting May 9, 2009
Slowly but surely they started popping up: Ken Griffey Sr., Dion James, Dale Murphy and my favorite at the time, Jeff Blauser. My eyes were as big as the moon as I continued searching through the cards. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Thinking with Chipper in the box May 8, 2009
Fred McGriff and Dale Murphy for the Hall of Fame. With Manny, ARod, Barroid, Clemens, Palmeiro all guilty, space should open up for some good guys. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Visit to Philly could give Mets a jolt May 1, 2009
" ... Mark Bomback, who won 16 games in the big leagues -- 10 of them in '80 -- pitched his lone career shutout on this date in '80, giving up just two hits while beating the Phillies, 2-0. ... Tim Teufel batted .458 with five home runs in 48 career at-bats against Tom Browning. On this date in '88, he lined out and had two singles against Browning before the Reds starter hit him with a pitch in the seventh inning, directly following a run-scoring balk. Darryl Strawberry rush 00003803 ed the... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Hard work pays dividends for LA's Kemp Apr 28, 2009
"I've been around a number of [players like that] -- [Darryl] Strawberry was one who could hit the ball high and you would think it was a fly ball, but it doesn't come back [down]. Alex [Rodriguez] was another. Dale Murphy was another one. Albert [Pujols] does it, too. "He [Kemp] is gifted, and I guess he's finding out more about his ability. " Michael Murphy is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. Your Takes wrote: wrote:... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Will Citi Field have a nickname? Apr 13, 2009
Tom Glavine, who had come to admire Dale Murphy when they were Braves teammates, likened Wright to the former slugger. "He gets it," was Glavine's most-used characterization of Wright. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
O'Brien's blog Apr 9, 2009
The next-longest hitting streak by a Brave against a single opponent since 1954 was Dale Murphy s 24-game streak against the Cubs during 1981-83. Philly nemesis is out of lineup. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves to retire Maddux's jersey in July ceremony Apr 6, 2009
Maddux's number 31 will be the sixth Braves uniform number to be retired, joining Hank Aaron (44), Eddie Mathews (41), Dale Murphy (3), Phil Niekro (35) and Warren Spahn (21). The Braves also retired the number 42 along with all teams in Major League Baseball to honor Jackie Robinson. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Braves to retire Maddux's number Apr 6, 2009
But as the latter four continue their careers, the retired Maddux will be the first to find his No. 31 stationed beside the already retired numbers that belonged to Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, Dale Murphy and Phil Niekro. The Braves announced Sunday morning that they will retire Maddux's number and induct him into their Hall of Fame during a July 17 ceremony at Turner Field. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Chipper Jones: A Brave for the ages Apr 6, 2009
Elsewhere on the all-timer front, Jones overtook Dale Murphy in career home runs by an Atlanta Brave in 2007. He s sitting on 408 and still can aim at a loftier milestone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Maddux to join Braves' hall Apr 5, 2009
Maddux will become only the sixth Braves player to have his jersey retired, joining Hank Aaron (44), Eddie Mathews (41), Dale Murphy (3), Phil Niekro (35) and Warren Spahn (21). Jackie Robinson s No. 42 also is retired, as it is around the majors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chipper signs $42M deal Apr 1, 2009
In 2008, he passed Dale Murphy as the all-time Atlanta home-run leader (Hank Aaron hit more than half of his playing for the Milwaukee Braves). Bobby Cox was the Braves GM when they made Jones the first overall selection in the 1990 draft, and has been the only manager Jones has had in his major league career. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chipper's legacy as Brave cemented Apr 1, 2009
Dale Murphy went to Philadelphia, then Colorado ... Dale Murphy finished his career with the Colorado Rockies, not the Phillies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Murphy visits Braves camp Mar 18, 2009
Dale Murphy signs autographs for fans before the Braves-Mets game on Tuesday ... -- Nearly 30 years after making a career-changing conversion, Dale Murphy returned to Braves camp and was reunited with the two men who gave him the opportunity to end his days in the infield and become a five-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves somewhere under the rainbow Mar 4, 2009
Then again, this is the same Braves franchise that didn t keep the following for their entire major league careers Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro, Eddie Mathews. Warren Spahn, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
No Griffey? Be happy, Frank! Be happy! Feb 21, 2009
I remember what Dale Murphy looked like when all the teams figured out how to throw that low and away curveball, and Frenchie didn t look much different. He has to learn to adjust his swing, now that the pitchers have figured him out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Not same ol' Griffey Feb 18, 2009
SO THE GAME ITSELF IS ICING ON THE CAKE. I DID IT W/ DALE MURPHY, FELIX MILAN. EVEN JOHN DREW ( HAWKS ). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
How Good Is This Guy, Pujols? Feb 17, 2009
The landscape is littered with players like Ron Santo, Jim Rice, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy and Roberto Alomar who appeared to be on the way to solid Hall of Fame careers but who suddenly lost their skills in their early thirties. The same could happen with Pujols but with his consistency and makeup, I would not expect it. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Braves pitchers enjoy fresh start Feb 15, 2009
While Vazquez grew up in Puerto Rico following the likes of Glenn Hubbard, Dale Murphy and Bruce Benedict, Logan, a hard-throwing left-handed reliever, grew up calling Jones his favorite player. Now Logan finds himself as one of Jones' teammates and seemingly very happy to have parted ways with the White Sox. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
O'Brien's beat blog Feb 15, 2009
Growing up as a teenager, he was my favorite player without a doubt, second only to Dale Murphy. I still have every Griffey baseball card in triplicate from rookie year through the mid 90 s. He is what he is. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sporting News Radio: Ex-commish rips A-Rod Feb 13, 2009
Ex-MLB star Dale Murphy asks what baseball is doing to solve the steroids problem. Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins talks about the wonderful benefits of being a World Champion. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sorry trail behind A-Rod's apology Feb 11, 2009
Dale Murphy should be in the HOF.. By Ken Stallings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Aaron still home run king Feb 9, 2009
Makes you wonder why an all-time class guy like Dale Murphy does not get more Hall of Fame votes. I don t think anyone would think murph was juiced. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
