Powell broadening his talent and utility Sep 18, 2009
He has converted 20 straight save opportunities, one shy of tying Huston Street, Dennis Eckersley and Mudcat Grant for the second most in Oakland history. Eckersley has the record of 40 straight. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
ElRoy Face and his signature forkball pioneered the role of closer Sep 13, 2009
Five relief pitchers are in the Hall of Fame -- Hoyt Wilhelm, Rollie Fingers, Bruce Sutter, Dennis Eckersley and Rich Gossage. Mr. Face never got as much as 20 percent of the vote in his years of eligibility. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Fields not down about his situation Sep 6, 2009
Sunday's contest between the two squads will be broadcast on TBS, with Chip Caray and Dennis Eckersley in the booth. Fields was demoted on July 29 to Charlotte, and he was hitting just. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
All-time dreadful seasons Sep 5, 2009
Even Dennis Eckersley, the 1992 AL MVP, was past his prime, posting a 4. 16 ERA.. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Leap of faith for Matteson Sep 2, 2009
Stars come out It s not often that the non-professionals in a pro-am attract more autograph seekers than the PGA Tour players, but when Jim Rice, Dennis Eckersley, Andre Tippett, Luis Tiant, Shawn Thornton, and David Krejci are some of the amateurs, and the event is taking place in the Boston area, the fans respond accordingly. Yesterday was the annual Deutsche Bank Red Sox Legends & Friends Pro-Am, benefiting the Red Sox Foundation and featuring 21 groups that included a sports celebrity. (Boston Globe)
Closing time Aug 26, 2009
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Cards not planning to play hare Aug 26, 2009
Four players, LaMarr Hoyt (1983), Bob Welch ('90), Dennis Eckersley ('92), and Carpenter (2005) all won the award while playing for La Russa. Joe Torre is the only other manager to manage nine Cy Young or former Cy Young Award winners. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Smoltz joins Cardinals Aug 20, 2009
30 ERA in his career, is one of only two pitchers to have had both a 20-win season and a 50-save season -- the other being Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley. Smoltz is the only pitcher in Major League history to top both 200 wins and 150 saves. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Are the Dodgers Broke? Aug 20, 2009
That being said, says here the Dodgers will advance only as far as some improbable folk pull off a Mike Scioscia end of the game homer of Doc Gooden and then is promptly backed up by a gimpy Kirk Gibson hitting that back door slider off Dennis Eckersley way back in 1988. There are young men going off to fight in Afghanistan who weren't even born, those great days of Dodgers past occurring so long ago. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Pieces coming together Aug 16, 2009
Just as the Tuna gets credit for the Gatorade bath, you should know that our own Dennis Eckersley invented the now-overused term walkoff. And the first touchdown celebration. (Boston Globe)
Remy takes step toward return Aug 13, 2009
Before the bottom of the second inning, the scoreboard in center field said, "We welcome Jerry Remy back to Fenway Park," and there was live video of Remy standing in the booth with Orsillo and Dennis Eckersley. Fenway Park erupted with applause. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Washburn takes stage in race Aug 9, 2009
Chip Caray and Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley will have the call on TBS. FSN Detroit will provide their broadcast locally to Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Together, the national audience will get a chance to see how much of a difference Washburn can make in this particular situation. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Questions remain about Twins' rotation Aug 9, 2009
The contest will be televised on TBS with Chip Caray (play-by-play) and Dennis Eckersley (analyst) calling the action from the broadcast booth. MIN: RHP Scott Baker (9-7, 4. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Could Wagner pitch for the Mets this year? Aug 8, 2009
The other pitchers with more saves than Wagner -- Trevor Hoffman (579 and counting), Mariano Rivera (513 and astonishing), Lee Smith (478 and retired) and Dennis Eckersley (390 and still looking 35 years old) -- are/were right-handed. Wagner (385 and planning) wants in the top five and believes Franco is within the reach of his remodeled left arm. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
The Remy rundown Aug 5, 2009
In his absence, NESN enlisted a whole slew of replacements - 25, in all - including Dennis Eckersley, Dave Roberts, and Bob Montgomery. Remy himself isn t talking about his status, and neither is NESN. Out of respect for his privacy and as a matter of policy, NESN does not discuss private information about employees, such as health, station spokesman Gary Roy told us in an e-mail yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Slumping right-handers to start vs. Hamels Aug 2, 2009
The contest will be televised nationally with TBS' Chip Caray and Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley holding the microphones for the 1:05 PT game. Sanchez, who was termed likely but "not definite" to start Sunday, will be joined by two more infielders who weren't in Saturday's starting lineup, as his new teammates gear up for Hamels. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Hamels looks to one-up Lee in finale Aug 2, 2009
The game is broadcast on TBS with Chip Caray providing the play-by-play and Dennis Eckersley providing the color commentary. Hamels is 3-0 with a 2. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Athletics retire Hendersons number Aug 2, 2009
Henderson became the fifth Oakland player to have his number retired by the team, joining Dennis Eckersley (43), Rollie Fingers (34), Catfish Hunter (27) and Reggie Jackson (9). Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Special night for Rice Jul 30, 2009
Jim Rice embraces Dennis Eckersley, one of many former teammates who participated in Tuesday's festivities ... Among those at Fenway to wish him well were Dwight Evans, Fred Lynn, Carlton Fisk and Dennis Eckersley. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Red Sox retire Rice's No. 14 Jul 29, 2009
Among those at Fenway to wish him well were Dwight Evans, Fred Lynn, Carlton Fisk and Dennis Eckersley. Longtime Red Sox player, coach and manager Johnny Pesky pulled the red curtain off the No. 14 plaque that was hanging on the right field facade. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Modest Rice has number retired at Fenway Jul 29, 2009
Among those on hand were Rice's family members and former teammates Dennis Eckersley, Dwight Evans, Fisk, Fred Lynn and Bob Stanley. Yet none of those supporters were chosen to unveil Rice's No. 14 along the right-field fa. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Talking with Rice Jul 27, 2009
-- Rice said that he played with Dennis Eckersley, but he's still not quite sure what he's saying. Rice said that Eck speaks from the heart, so people love him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Teammates show pride with Hall visit Jul 27, 2009
Several of the Hall of Famers on the stage played with Rice and/or Henderson, including Fisk, Dave Winfield, Dennis Eckersley, Wade Boggs and Paul Molitor. While the fans on hand knew about the numbers that led to the enshrinement of the latest Hall of Famers, only the former teammates can vouch for the work that was done behind the scenes. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Henderson's speech of a lifetime Jul 27, 2009
Dennis Eckersley, who had his own language, "Eck-speak." Bill Mazeroski, who said basically nothing in his Hall of Fame speech, too broken up to read his 12 pages. Now it's Rickey's time, and nobody does English like Rickey. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Knights hope a little facial hair goes a long ways Jul 24, 2009
Others like senior Kyle McCann are growing a mustache that let s just say won t make Rollie Fingers or Dennis Eckersley jealous. Throughout the course of the year we are a little strict on appearance, Newman coach Tony Adams said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Rice ready to receive due at Hall induction Jul 23, 2009
Dennis Eckersley, a Hall of Famer himself, did both. The Eck still recalls the awe-inspiring season Rice had in 1978, when he edged out Ron Guidry for the American League's Most Valuable Player Award. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Rickey to be Rickey at Hall induction Jul 22, 2009
"Hated the guy. Absolutely hated him," fellow A's Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley said of his impression of Henderson before they played together. "The guy would style after taking a walk! And he never stopped stylin' the whole game. He was brutal!". (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
RICKEY HENDERSONHall of Fame induction Jul 20, 2009
Dennis Eckersley, former A's pitcher: "In day games when he first came up, he'd get a walk and look at his shadow, kind of admiring it, on his way to first base. I didn't know what he was doing at first, but then I figured it out - and I screamed at him. A lot of guys hooted on Rickey, but he didn't care. He had thick skin. It wasn't a hot-dog thing, that was just Rickey's style. After I was teammates with him for a while, I understood." ... Stewart: "It wasn't uncommon on flights for guys to... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Big Apple Baseball Jul 16, 2009
Hawk096 wrote on Jul 15, 2009 3:45 AM:" Mo shuts the door again! 3rd All-Star save tying him with hall-of-famer Dennis Eckersley for most all-time. Given the ALs dominance and Mo's dominance it shouldn't be a tie for much longer. ". Hawk096 wrote on Jul 14, 2009 3:40 PM:" Ryan can't help but agreeing with you about Mo. In the book "Last night of the dynasty" I just completed it talks more about Mo's dominance. The music that is played once those doors open intimidate batters coming up. Unlike a... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Lucky 13: Al Continues Dominance Of NL With Another All-star Win Jul 16, 2009
(Sports Network) - Mariano Rivera surpassed Dennis Eckersley for the most saves in All-Star Game history, closing the door for the fourth time as the American League used a late Adam Jones sacrifice fly to down the National League, 4-3, extending its unbeaten streak to 13 games. Jones' eighth-inning sacrifice fly to right plated Detroit's Curtis Granderson, who tripled off the base of the left-field fence earlier in the frame. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Crawford, bullpen lead AL over NL 4-3 Jul 15, 2009
Rivera pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his record fourth All-Star save, breaking a tie with Dennis Eckersley and giving him eight All-Star innings over eight appearances with no earned runs. Rivera was surprised Obama knew about his famous cutter. (Honolulu Advertiser)
YankeesRivera sets record with 4th All-Star save Jul 15, 2009
The New York Yankees reliever broke the All-Star saves mark he previously shared with Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, just the latest impressive line on a remarkable resume. Amazingly, he's pretty much done it all with one nasty pitch his famous cut fastball. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mo keeps perspective on record save Jul 15, 2009
It was also Rivera's fourth All-Star Game save, moving him past Dennis Eckersley for the most in Major League history. AL 4, NL 3. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
AL extends All-Star domination Jul 15, 2009
Mariano Rivera pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his record fourth All-Star save, breaking a tie with Dennis Eckersley and giving him eight All-Star innings with no earned runs. Adam Jones drove in Granderson with a sacrifice fly off loser Heath Bell, helping the AL narrow its deficit against the senior circuit to 40-38-2. (Athens Banner-Herald)
AL follows recipe to All-Star win Jul 15, 2009
We came here on a mission and the mission was accomplished, said Mariano Rivera, who pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his record fourth All-Star save, breaking a tie with Dennis Eckersley. The home-field advantage innovation began after 2002's 7-7, 11-inning tie at Milwaukee. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Who’s in the Halladay spirit? Jul 12, 2009
Short hops From the Bill Chuck files: The only time Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley started the All-Star Game, he was the losing pitcher, giving up three runs in three innings representing Boston in 1982. Eck made five other All-Star appearances, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings. (Boston Globe)
Red Sox Pedroia benefits from embrace of hardball’s softer side Jul 8, 2009
Dennis Eckersley, who broke into the bigs in 1975, knows all about the old baseball mentality. I didn t go to my daughter s college graduation and that was in 1998, said Eck. (Boston Globe)
The Play Named No. 3 Most Iconic Sports Moment of 1980s by ESPN.com Jul 8, 2009
Kirk Gibson's home run off Dennis Eckersley in the 1988 World Series came in at No. 4. Lorenzo Charles' dunk that won the 1983 NCAA men's basketball title for North Carolina State rounded out the top 5. (Calbears.com)
Small army sets stage for great golf Jul 6, 2009
TBS' Dennis Eckersley, on Sunday's show announcing the MLB All-Stars, on San Francisco's Tim Linecum: "I thought I had long moss (hair). Check out this kid's moss. It's down to his shoulders." Watch for rolling stones. Fox increased its airing of Saturday's Los Angeles Dodgers-San Diego game Saturday to about 60% of the U.S., up from an originally-scheduled 12%, because of the return of Dodger Manny Ramirez from a drug-related suspension and sent Ramirez's first at-bat, in which he homered, to... (USA Today -- Sports)
Jeter, Mo, Tex headed to St. Louis Jul 6, 2009
" Jeter owns a .474 (9-for-19) career average in the All-Star Game, ranking fifth all time. He was the MVP of the 2000 All-Star Game in Atlanta, going 3-for-3 with a run scored and two RBIs in the AL's 6-3 victory, becoming the only Yankee to earn those honors. In All-Star play, Rivera has earned three saves in allowing one unearned run over seven innings, tying Dennis Eckersley for the most All-Star Game saves all-time. Rivera threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings in the All-Star Game last year at... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
All-Time Top 40 Players Jul 5, 2009
Fortunately, the rules of this exercise helped a little considering only the body of their work as Cardinals eliminated some players who might well have deserved consideration otherwise Roger Maris, Orlando Cepeda, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Burleigh Grimes, Jack Clark and Dennis Eckersley come quickly to mind. As it was, I started off with a list of about 70 players and then started pruning. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Medfield Senior Ruth bests Bellingham Jul 4, 2009
He s got a delivery like Dennis Eckersley and the hitters never know when the ball s coming out of his hand, Glasheen said. He hides it very well. (Medfield Press, MA)
Canseco-bashing not merited Jul 3, 2009
Why make it Dennis Eckersley, who pitched only when the team's bats had already given it the lead. Disgraced or not, Canseco and Mark McGwire were the core Bash Brothers on a team that became generally known as such for its showy power and dominating offense. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Jays great Alomar chats with fans Jul 3, 2009
The third would be hitting the home run off [Dennis Eckersley] to help us win the series against the Oakland A's in 1992. Another would be playing in the All-Star Game with my brother in 1991. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
MLB analysts offer up All-Star opinions Jul 2, 2009
TBS colleagues Buck Martinez and Dennis Eckersley agree it's a bad practice, with Eckersley suggesting the Series advantage should go to the team with the best record. But Darling is realistic: "If you want television dollars, then television will always have a say.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Eckersley's delivery a real hit Jun 26, 2009
Dennis Eckersley would understand if you don t enjoy his work. If my team had changed announcers for any reason, I d be yelling at the TV, Get this guy out of here. (Boston Globe)
Putting on brave front, Smoltz returns Jun 25, 2009
" Smoltz's e 0000329A ntire body of work is fascinating, because it hasn't been replicated to such an extended degree in two different roles. Dennis Eckersley comes the closest, but he wasn't Hall of Fame caliber (149-130, 3.71 ERA) as a starter. The Eck was a first-ballot Hall of Famer because of his dominance (390 saves) as a closer. As a starter, Smoltz is 206-141 with a 3.33 ERA and 2,731 strikeouts. During his four years in the bullpen (2001-04), Smoltz was about as overpowering (2.41 ERA,... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
A's celebrate '89 champions Jun 24, 2009
" Among those characters was another Henderson -- Dave, aka "Hendu," the engaging former outfielder whose gap-toothed smile seemed permanent. It was still there Tuesday, even as he faced some less-than-celebratory questions about the day's events. For various reasons, many of the big-name players on the '89 team did not attend. Among them were Canseco, Mark McGwire, Hall of Fame reliever Dennis Eckersley, Dave Parker and Terry Steinbach. When that obvious point was made to Henderson, he took a... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Simmons: The wonder years Jun 20, 2009
Quality starters threw between 220 and 260 innings, only 24 pitchers won 20-plus games, and Dennis Eckersley and Bobby Thigpen ushered in the reign of one-inning closers. Maybe recklessness on the basepaths hadn't slowed, and maybe every team hadn't fully embraced OPS and defense. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Millen hasn’t lost his luster as a broadcaster Jun 19, 2009
Dennis Eckersley will be alongside play-by-play man Don Orsillo in the NESN booth for the three-game home series against the Braves starting tonight. Dave Roberts will handle analyst duties for the nine-game road trip beginning Tuesday in Washington. (Boston Globe)
Coffey helps keep reliever antics alive Jun 16, 2009
Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley used to infuriate hitters by pointing at them after a strikeout, as if he were shooting a pistol. But the master of the mound act was Hrabosky, who developed his alter ego during his days in the Cardinals' Minor League chain. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Giants of '89 bask in the memories Jun 16, 2009
The Official Site of the San Francisco Giants. Pennant-winning club set to be honored Saturday. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Barkley again courted trouble Jun 5, 2009
During TNT's "Inside the NBA" following the Orlando Magic's series-clinching Game 6 victory in the Eastern Conference finals last Saturday, popular studio analyst Charles Barkley used a word on the air so inappropriate, even Dennis Eckersley would have known better. As studio host Ernie Johnson was signing off for the final time this season - the Finals air exclusively on ESPN and ABC - he was offering plaudits to the program's behind-the-scenes crew. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cavs need to upgrade Jun 2, 2009
For me it's Dennis Eckersley after the homers by Kirk Gibson and Robby Alomar, Reggie Jackson coming into the visitors' clubhouse at Yankee Stadium after George Brett's epic homer off Goose Gossage, or the humbled but gracious Magic Johnson after Michael Jordan won his first NBA title in the Lakers' arena. Then again, for LeBron, that breakthrough championship must seem more distant than ever. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pavano to face Yanks May 31, 2009
A national television audience will tune in on TBS, with Chip Caray handling play-by-play and Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley serving as an analyst. If Pavano is as effective as he was in Yankee Stadium last month, this nationally televised game could serve as a showcase of just how far he's come in his Tribe tenure. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Consistent defense helping Yanks win May 31, 2009
The Yankees will try to tie the Major League record for consecutive errorless contests in a Sunday matinee against the Indians, showcased as the featured matchup for "Sunday MLB on TBS." Chip Caray and Dennis Eckersley will call all the action from Progressive Field. "I think we're relaxed and everybody is playing to win," Alex Rodriguez said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yanks beat Tribe to move into first place May 30, 2009
That put the ball in the capable right hand of closer Mariano Rivera, who preserved a Pettitte victory for the 58th time -- surpassing the tally held by Oakland's Bob Welch and Dennis Eckersley, the highest total of win-to-save combinations since the save rule's 1969 inception. "It means we are old," Rivera said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Pettitte leaves Yanks win with stiff back May 30, 2009
Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley saved 57 wins by Bob Welch for Oakland. Pettitte (5-1) allowed six hits before leaving with two runners on and none out in the sixth. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pettitte stiff, Yanks win May 30, 2009
Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley saved 57 wins by Bob Welch for Oakland. Hes just awesome, Pettitte said of Rivera, who has 492 career saves. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mo sets record with 58th save for Pettitte May 30, 2009
The previous mark of 57 saves was held by Dennis Eckersley, who preserved those for Bob Welch while both were in the uniform of the Oakland A's. Now, the mark belongs to Pettitte and Rivera, who own the highest total since the save became an official statistic in 1969. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Hot Yankees rise to the top May 30, 2009
Dennis Eckersley saved 57 wins by Bob Welch for Oakland. Pettitte allowed six hits before leaving with two runners on and none out in the sixth. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Roberts getting up to speed May 29, 2009
"Dave is a very fast learner," said NESN spokesman Gary Roy of the affable former outfielder who, along with Dennis Eckersley, is handling the majority of the color analyst duties on Sox telecasts while Jerry Remy recovers from lung cancer surgery. "He's impressed a lot of people around here already, particularly considering how new he is to all of this.". (Boston Globe)
Tom VerducciINSIDE BASEBALL May 27, 2009
9) Joel Piniero, 30, Cardinals: Dave Stewart, Storm Davis, Mike Moore, Dennis Eckersley, Steve Ontiveros. does anybody fix more veteran pitchers than Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Beat: Powell takes the razzing, helps A's win May 25, 2009
Gibson is known for limping around the bases after homering for the Dodgers to beat the A's and Dennis Eckersley in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. Powell got his home run, he got his razzing and he also helped his team to a victory. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Powell powers A's with first MLB homer May 25, 2009
Idle since tweaking his right hamstring Monday at Tampa Bay, he gimped his way from home, thinking about Gibson, whose homer for the Dodgers off A's closer Dennis Eckersley to end Game 1 of the 1988 World Series is one of the most replayed moments in baseball history. Gibson is Arizona's bench coach. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
