Lincecum edges Cards in narrow Cy vote Nov 21, 2009
Other back-to-back winners include Pedro Martinez (1999-2000), Roger Clemens (1997-98 and 1986-87), Greg Maddux (1992-95), Jim Palmer (1975-76), Denny McLain (1968-69; he shared the honor in the latter year with Mike Cuellar) and Sandy Koufax (1965-66). At the conclusion of a nationwide conference call, Lincecum read a statement expressing contrition for being cited earlier this month for possessing a small amount of marijuana and a smoking pipe in his car in Clark County, Wash. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
New-age stats shed light on old Cy Young votes Nov 21, 2009
Denny McLain was a unanimous pick in 1968 and deservedly so. He posted 31 victories _ the combined total of this year's Cy Young starters, Tim Lincecum and Zack Greinke. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Verlander has strong case for Cy contention Nov 17, 2009
The Official Site of the Detroit Tigers. Hurler led American League in Ks, tied for tops in wins. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Phils try to follow 5 comeback teams Nov 3, 2009
The Tigers had 31-game winner Denny McLain, but their other ace -- Mickey Lolich -- was the star of the Series. And Cardinals dominator Bob Gibson, who had a microscopic 1. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Joe LemireINSIDE BASEBALL Sep 23, 2009
The Tigers understand the fickle existence of the young power pitcher, having seen firsthand the quick ascension to stardom and rapid descent into baseball oblivion of Denny McLain, Mark Fidrych and now, possibly, Jeremy Bonderman and Joel Zumaya -- who, respectively, are a two-time Cy Young Award winner, a Rookie of the Year and a pair of 100 mph arms who pitched the Tigers into the 2006 World Series. All four began declining precipitously in their mid-20s, though the injury-riddled Bonderman... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Cooperstown, Jim Rice and Bo Duke too Aug 3, 2009
You'll appreciate the thought of walking outside, where the first designated hitter in baseball history, Ron Blomberg is seated next to the last man to win 30 games in a season, Denny McLain. You'll appreciate that Blomberg and I shared stories about my former place of residency and the place he once played minor league baseball for the Yankees Manchester, N.H.. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
St. Louis last All-Star game was a scorcher Jul 15, 2009
Koufax started for the NL, Denny McLain for the AL, each working three easy innings. Brooks Robinson was the MVP in a losing cause, going 3 for 4 with a triple. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
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)
Willie Horton talks baseball with the fans Jul 8, 2009
jrozgonyi: You played behind Denny McLain when he won 31 in 1968. In your opinion, was he that great a pitcher overall, that great a pitcher just that year, or was it a case of a good pitcher getting lucky. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
St. Louis flooded with All-Star memories Jun 16, 2009
Denny McLain started for the American League and tossed three perfect innings as the AL went up 1-0 when Brooks Robinson scored from third on a wild pitch by Koufax in the second inning. The NL tied it in the fourth when Santo singled home Mays off of the second AL pitcher, Jim Kaat. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Tigers get Raburn, Inge grand slams in win May 17, 2009
That outburst helped earn Denny McLain his 13th of 31 wins that year. Jackson isn't looking for nearly that much; he could just use the support. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Celizic: Worst allegation May 5, 2009
If a pitcher wants to groove a pitch to a hitter, as Denny McLain once did for Mickey Mantle, thats the pitchers choice. If you tip off another hitter so he can hit one out, thats stealing from your own pitcher, your own teammate. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tribe Trounces Yankees' Bullpen Apr 17, 2009
May 18, 1960, Yankees at White Sox Bob Turley (1958) vs. Early Wynn (1959) July 22, 1960, White Sox at Yankees Early Wynn (1959) vs. Bob Turley (1958) Aug. 9, 1960, Yankees at White Sox Bob Turley (1958) vs. Early Wynn (1959) May 20, 1969, Cardinals at Giants Bob Gibson (1968) vs. Mike McCormick (1967) Sept. 11, 1970, Cardinals at Mets Bob Gibson (1968) vs. Tom Seaver (1969) April 26, 1971, Mets at Cardinals Tom Seaver (1969) vs. Bob Gibson (1970) May 5, 1971, Cardinals at Mets Bob Gibson (1970)... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Lincecum begins Cy Young followup Apr 4, 2009
It was the sixth-highest strikeout total by a 24-year-old in history and the most since Denny McLain had 280 in 1968, the year he finished 31-6. Lincecum's 10. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
