Dodgers pad awards resume Nov 22, 2009
The Official Site of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ethier, Kemp, Hudson are latest in club's rich history. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
2009 Cy Young Voters Shut Out Dodgers Nov 21, 2009
Dodger winners 2003Eric Gagn 1988Orel Hershiser 1981Fernando Valenzuela 1974Mike Marshall 1966Sandy Koufax* 1965Sandy Koufax* 1963Sandy Koufax* 1962Don Drysdale* 1956Don Newcombe* * only one winner chosen ... All-time leaders with top 10 finishes in brackets: 1st 2nd 3rd pts Sandy Koufax (4) 3 0 1 50 Fernando Valenzuela (4) 1 1 1 37 Orel Hershiser (4) 1 0 1 36 Don Sutton (5) 0 0 1 33 Eric Gagn (3) 1 0 0 24 Ramon Martinez (2) 0 1 0 15 Andy Messersmith (2) 0 1 0 15... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Story » Nov 5, 2009
He joins , , Don Drysdale and Whitey Ford. Martinez, who said he was sick and had trouble breathing Wednesday, is the only pitcher on this list to win his award with a different team than the one for which he lost the World Series finale. (ESPN -- Baseball)
NLCS Game 2 tidbits Oct 17, 2009
Sign of respect: Ann Meyers-Drysdale, the wife of late Dodgers Hall of Famer Don Drysdale, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2. Dodgers manager Joe Torre, in a rare move, went behind the plate to catch the pitch. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Miracle at Shea turns 40 Oct 17, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Mets. Johnson reflects on his part as final out of '69 Series. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Dodgers Rally, Beat Phils and Tie NLCS at 1-all Oct 17, 2009
Basketball Hall of Famer Ann Meyers-Drysdale, widow of Dodgers Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysdale, threw a ceremonial first pitch strike to nine-time All-Star catcher Joe Torre. Written By BETH HARRIS. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Dodger Stadium enters NL record books Oct 16, 2009
Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale, before 55,912 fans, pitched a three-hitter in a 1-0 victory over the Yankees. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Braves' rotation undeniably deep Sep 25, 2009
Like the Dodgers may never again possess the one-two punch that they had with Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale, the Braves will likely never be able to intimidate opponents like they did during the 1990s, when they were sending Smoltz, Glavine and Maddux to the mound every five days. But with Tommy Hanson living up to his tremendous hype and both Jair Jurrjens and Javier Vazquez proving to be two of the game's best starters this year, Atlanta enjoys a greater quantity of frontline starters than it... (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Catcher race tight for LA's All-Time 9 Sep 16, 2009
For best-hitting starting pitcher, there's another close competition among former teammates, Don Newcombe and Don Drysdale. Newcombe holds a 1,300-vote lead off the strength of an amazing 1955 season when he hit. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
AL: Boston hits six homers Sep 10, 2009
He probably looked like a combination of Don Drysdale, Warren Spahn and Sandy Koufax when he got an 8-0 lead, said Orioles manager Dave Trembley, whose team clinched a 12th consecutive losing season. He kept pitching. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Orioles stung by Sox's homers in loss Sep 9, 2009
"He probably looked like a combination of Don Drysdale, Warren Spahn and Sandy Koufax when he got an 8-0 lead," said Orioles manager Dave Trembley. "I think if you ask any pitcher, they'd like the chance to try to pitch with leads," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Pedroia leads Sox's homer barrage Sep 9, 2009
" Of course, an 8-0 cushion through three innings never hurts. "He probably looked like a combination of Don Drysdale, Warren Spahn and Sandy Koufax when he got an 8-0 lead," said Baltimore manager Dave Trembley, whose team fell to 56-82. "He kept pitching. " "The results were there," Buchholz said. "I had a steady mix of pitches that I was able to throw over the plate for strikes, and as the game went on, they started chasing pitches a little bit off the plate, which always helps. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Jenkins: 3-dot Lounge Aug 22, 2009
(08-21) 19:28 PDT -- At the height of the Dodgers-Giants rivalry - the mid-'60s, with emotions still simmering from the New York days - you could count on two things when Don Drysdale took the mound: He would throw at Willie Mays, and Willie McCovey would eat him alive ... Easy alternative to getting hit Articles At the height of the Dodgers-Giants rivalry - the mid-'60s, with emotions still simmering from the New York days - you could count on two things when Don Drysdale took the mound: He... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Easy alternative to getting hit Aug 22, 2009
(08-21) 19:28 PDT -- At the height of the Dodgers-Giants rivalry - the mid-'60s, with emotions still simmering from the New York days - you could count on two things when Don Drysdale took the mound: He would throw at Willie Mays, and Willie McCovey would eat him alive. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lincecum ready to face Manny, Dodgers Aug 12, 2009
The skipper said he had reminisced with Giants legend Willie Mays about facing Dodgers great Don Drysdale in a different era of the game -- when knocking hitters off the plate was a more oft-used tactic. Mays -- who in 1958 moved with the Giants from New York to San Francisco just as Drysdale came with the Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles -- would, from time to time anyway, get knocked down with a high and hard fastball from the famed right-hander. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Remembering Miracle Mets' march Aug 7, 2009
"It doesn't bother me at all. If it does show up in my mailbox one day, I'll be surprised. Somebody's got it." Rohr laughed when he said that, but later added: "I was measured for a ring. I'm sure there's a ring out there with my name on it. I don't know where it is." Asked if he would appreciate having some championship jewelry, he replied, "Yes, I would." Rohr, who was born in Lowestoft, England, was with New York as a starting pitcher for a stretch in 1967, coming away with two victories... (Montana Standard, MT)
Manny Hit But Unhurt, in 12-3 Win Over Reds Jul 23, 2009
It isn't exactly the two-for-one HBP Don Drysdale advocated, and Bailey probably didn't mean to hit Ramirez, but it seemed to be a purpose pitch nonetheless. Wolf earned a decision in his third consecutive start after getting just three in his previous 10. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
PADRES: TOP 40 MEMORABLE MOMENTS Jul 14, 2009
Working for ABC Sports on Oct. 6, 1984, Hall-of-Fame pitcher Don Drysdale had the call. "Deep to right field, way back. Cotto going back to the wall. It's gone. Home run Garvey! And there will be a tomorrow!". (North County Times)
Blockbuster: Cavs acquire Shaq from Suns Jun 27, 2009
And if it works, and lasts, the pairing may one day belong in the same company as some of the all-time combinations: Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale, Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. For now, the Cavaliers, who came up short this year despite winning 66 regular-season games and their first eight playoff games, are only thinking of unseating the Lakers as champions next June. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Santana out to put struggles in the past Jun 20, 2009
" The Mets, meanwhile, will try to build off Friday's victory and win a series for just the second time in June. The team has lost three straight sets, to the Phillies, Yankees and Orioles. NYM: LHP Johan Santana (8-4, 3.29 ERA) The worst start of Santana's career came at a least opportune time, with the Mets attempting to beat the Yankees on Sunday. Instead he came away beaten after allowing a career-high nine earned runs in three innings. He now has a 4-2 record and 6.50 ERA in his six most... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
MARCHMAN: Why I sincerely hope that Pedro doesn't return to MLB Jun 16, 2009
And Mike Mussina, who looks a lot better next to Don Drysdale and Juan Marichal than you might think. The 2014 ballot probably shouldn't be this good. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Rangers Inbox: Give Jennings a shot? Jun 16, 2009
Funny, when you're a big winner like Roger Clemens or a Hall of Famer like Don Drysdale, Bob Gibson or Early Wynn, you're considered "tough" and "mean" when you have the bravado to throw a baseball at 95 mph toward a hitter's body. Your reputation is admired far and wide. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
On brink of 300, Big Unit looks back May 27, 2009
"I don't know if anyone has ever experienced anything like that before, maybe Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale," said Bob Brenly, who managed the 2001 team. "They were two tremendously competitive pitchers who had great stuff. They were on top of their game physically and mentally. They also pitched with a really good team behind them. I think it was the perfect storm for me as the manager to have all those things working. I know for sure two days a week I was the smartest manager in the National... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Dodgers Continue to Work With Roster May 5, 2009
It marked the first time since Aug. 15, 1965, when Walter Alston turned in a card that had Don Drysdale batting seventh against Pittsburgh, that a Dodgers pitcher began the game batting anywhere other than the No. 9 hole. Pierre started for just the third time, and Torre had strongly considered batting him ninth in at least one of those. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
3.6 quake rumbles Morgan Hill area May 2, 2009
The temblor struck at exactly 54 seconds after 3:50 p.m. 9 miles north of Morgan Hill and 15 miles southeast of San Jose, according to Don Drysdale, the Geological Survey spokesman. Some 115 people in 30 surrounding ZIP codes called a geological survey hot line and reported feeling a "weak" quake. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Giants Pitching Throttles Dodgers 9-4 May 1, 2009
Stults becomes the first Dodgers starting pitcher not to bat ninth since Don Drysdale batted seventh on Aug. 15, 1965 against Pittsburgh. That day, according to Elias Sports Bureau, catcher John Roseboro hit 8th (1-for-4) and shortstop John Kennedy hit 9th (0-for-2, BB, K). (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Lengthy outing needed from Kershaw May 1, 2009
Dodgers vice president/assistant general manager Kim Ng and Ann Meyers Drysdale, widow of Don Drysdale and general manager of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, both received the 2009 Trailblazer Award at the Kids in Sports Circle of Excellence Awards luncheon today at the Grammy Museum at LA Live. Ng and longtime club photographer Jon SooHoo will be honored by the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California this Sunday at the organization's 34th annual gala dinner. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Torre has Pierre bat ninth vs. Giants Apr 30, 2009
According to John Lambombarda of Elias Sports Bureau, the last time a Dodgers pitcher did not bat ninth was Aug. 15, 1965, when Don Drysdale batted seventh against Pittsburgh. That decision was made not to have a speedy position player bat ninth, but to move up Drysdale, because he was an unusually talented hitter for a pitcher. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Pitching remains Dodgers' downfall Apr 30, 2009
It was the first time a Dodgers pitcher batted in any spot other than ninth since Don Drysdale in 1965. So, what makes Lincecum so effective. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
David SabinoINSIDE BASEBALL Apr 29, 2009
Including last season's final two games, Greinke also tied two other Dodgers legends, Don Drysdale (May 14 to June 4, 1968) and Orel Hershiser (September 5 to September 28, 1988) for longest stretch of games pitched (six) of at least five innings and no earned runs at any point in the season. Watch for him on Wednesday against the Jays as he goes for his seventh no-earned-runs start in a row. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The Biggest Day in Dodgers History Apr 16, 2009
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McDonald Goes Wild in First Start Apr 12, 2009
April 11, 1961 - Don Drysdale makes his fourth straight opening game start, beating the Phillies 6-2 in the Los Angeles Coliseum. April 11, 1962 - The Dodgers win their first game in new Dodger Stadium as Sandy Koufax earned a 6-2 victory, helped by the first Dodger home run in the new park by Jim Gilliam. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Smith: Spring training isn't the same these days Mar 29, 2009
Don Drysdale might be having a beer in the lounge trading jokes with Vin Scully the popular announcer. The setting at Dodgertown was the essence of spring training. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rio Rancho's older boys of spring Mar 28, 2009
Hibler's wearing his commemorative Don Drysdale jersey ... Hibler, a lifelong Dodgers fan and even bigger fan of the late Don Drysdale, was also in Arizona in late February. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Sarah's Take: Pitching still critical Mar 24, 2009
Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax dominated the National League during the 1960s, enabling the Dodgers to win two World Series championships. I know the Dodgers wouldn't have won the 1988 World Series without the brilliance of Orel Hershiser, Tim Leary, and Tim Belcher. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
He was bloody good here Mar 24, 2009
Given his lights-out postseason performance, Schilling compares favorably with Hall of Famers Don Drysdale and Catfish Hunter, but he comes up shy of Bert Blyleven, Jack Morris, and Luis Tiant, who thus far have been deemed not worthy. Also, postseason numbers of the last couple of decades are diluted. (Boston Globe)
McDonald vying for rotation Mar 22, 2009
" McDonald is scheduled to make another start on Thursday, against the Rockies. He is on the same throwing schedule as Opening Day starter Hiroki Kuroda, who pitched in a Minor League game Saturday and will now take an extra day of rest. Veterans in the scrum include Claudio Vargas, Eric Milton, Shawn Estes and Eric Stults -- and the freshest face in the mix, 21-year-old righty Josh Lindblom, who had thrown himself into the competition by pitching impressively Friday night. Scouts who hadn't... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Happy Birthday Pete Reiser Mar 17, 2009
Bill Heinz wrote in his book "Once They Heard the Cheers," "Maybe Pete Reiser was the purest ball player of all time. There is no way of measuring that sort of thing, but when a man of incomparable skill, with full knowledge of what he is doing, destroys those skills and puts his life on the line in the pursuit of his endeavor as no man in all the game ever has, perhaps the is the truest of them all. Other News on this special date: On this day in 1871 the National Association of Professional... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Manny reshapes Dodgers' lineup Mar 5, 2009
The all-time performance after a holdout belongs to Sandy Koufax when he joined Don Drysdale in showing up the final week of Spring Training in 1966. That year, Koufax went 27-9 with 27 complete games and won the Cy Young Award. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Sandy Koufax's 1965 and 1966 Season... Feb 22, 2009
But the Dodgers were becoming a perennial contender, largely on the pitching of Koufax, Don Drysdale and Claude Osteen. So Sandy wasn't ready to retire. (Suite101.com)
MELTDOWN in DODGERTOWN: Mighty Casey won't even get a chance to strike out in Florida this year Feb 14, 2009
So is Don Drysdale Drive and Vin Scully Way. Aside from a few liquor bottles at the conference center bar, black-and-white photos in the hallways and the smell of sweat in the clubhouse, memories are all that s left. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A-Rod, homeless free agents ... storylines galore as camp nears Feb 13, 2009
Dodgers move to Arizona: I already miss the days of Vin Scully Way and Don Drysdale Drive in Vero Beach. 2. (CBS News)
