2009 Cy Young Voters Shut Out Dodgers Nov 21, 2009
Don Sutton received votes in five different seasons without every winning the big trophy ... Don Sutton, with five top 10 finishes has 33 points, Gagn 21 ... 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 Don Drysdale (1) 1 0 0 14 Mike Marshall (1) 1 0 0 14 Don Newcombe (1) 1 0 0 14... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Schultz: Next year Sep 30, 2009
Jeff, I heard that Don Sutton ripped into the fans a little for not coming out last night on the radio broadcast ... Don Sutton is right on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hot Braves still need plenty of help Sep 24, 2009
listening to Don Sutton on the radio. timthebrave. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fielder enters books with Cooper in win Sep 14, 2009
Also on that roster were Hall of Famers Don Sutton, Rollie Fingers, Paul Molitor and Robin Yount. Fielder has a long way ago to go to reach that level of stature, but right now his 126 RBIs lead the National League by two over Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Davies confident in mechanics tweaks Aug 27, 2009
Also, of the 16 pitchers who have recorded 3,000 career K's, four of them never had a game with 15 or more strikeouts -- Don Sutton, Greg Maddux, Phil Niekro and Ferguson Jenkins. Greinke is up to 197 strikeouts for the season; the Royals record is 244 by Dennis Leonard in 1977. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Chat transcript: Outfielder Matt Kemp Aug 19, 2009
Matt Kemp: I'm pretty sure it was Braves' broadcaster Don Sutton. it's not a bad nickname. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
The Braves: Theyre encouraged, engaged and en fuego Aug 12, 2009
But the Braves have so many announcers I can t keep them straight: Don Sutton, Jim Powell, Mark Lemke, Joe Simpson, Jon Schiambi, Chip Caray, Ron Gant, Brian Jordan ... 2: Don Sutton: He s annoying at times, but he s OUR ANNOYANCE. It s good to have him back. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Buehrle's perfect game raises Hall of Fame issue Aug 2, 2009
Don Sutton (324 wins) and Phil Niekro (318) are Hall of Famers; Bert Blyleven (288) and Jack Morris (254) are not, though they might have been better pitchers. "I'm not sure what the Hall of Fame standard should be, but Buehrle has a chance to get there if he keeps going," Fisk said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Epstein hasn’t been bashful about being bold Jul 31, 2009
That s what Duquette concluded in 1982 when he was a front office assistant with the Brewers, who sent three players and cash at the end of August to the Astros for 37-year-old pitcher Don Sutton, who won the season finale at Baltimore as Milwaukee went on to the World Series for the only time. What I learned was that if we didn t have Sutton on the mound that day, that we wouldn t have won the pennant, Duquette said. (Boston Globe)
Kubek's words a fitting gateway to Hall Jul 27, 2009
"There was a time when those of us who were players and were thinking of becoming broadcasters were encouraged to pay close attention to one man and the way he went about his business. That one man was Tony Kubek," said Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton, who has served as a broadcaster himself since 1989. "Tony Kubek's resume calls him a baseball analyst, but in the truest sense of the words, Tony Kubek was a complete baseball broadcaster.". (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Braves partner with Dickey Broadcasting Jul 24, 2009
"We are looking forward to hearing Don Sutton and Jim Powell on their new home in 2010 and on the largest radio network in sports.". Dickey Broadcasting will carry Braves games on its two Atlanta flagship radio stations, 680 the Fan (WCNN-AM) and Cumulus' Rock 100. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves' Escobar moved by hospital visit Jul 23, 2009
As awe-inspiring as those plays were, they were nothing compared to the joy he inspired Wednesday morning, when he joined teammates Brian McCann and Brooks Conrad and broadcasters Chip Caray, Don Sutton and Fernando Palacios at the Braves' annual "Christmas in July" event at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. The famous players and announcers joined Braves mascot Homer on a tour through the children's hospital, where they visited patients, signed autographs, posed for photos and... (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Cheetahs Never Prosper? Jul 22, 2009
Preacher Roe, Whitey Ford, Lou Burdette, Gaylord Perry, Don Sutton those are just some of the better known miscreants ... As equally absurd as kicking King Kelly, Connie Mack, John McGraw, Babe Ruth, George Sisler, Whitey Ford, Gaylord Perry, Don Sutton, etc. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Maddux inducted into Braves Hall Jul 18, 2009
"I used to watch you and think, that's not the best fastball in the game, that's not the best curveball, that's not the best slider, it's not even the best changeup, but that's the best pitcher that I've ever seen -- and I mean that very sincerely," Hall of Fame pitcher and longtime Braves broadcaster Don Sutton said during Friday's ceremony. Fearless in the process of notching 355 career wins, four Cy Young Awards and a record 18 Gold Glove Awards, Maddux's reserved and private personality is... (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Saluting a legend Jul 18, 2009
"Only two times in my life have I ever seen Greg Maddux fidget," said Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton. "Earlier today and right now.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cox raves about Maddux as Braves retire jersey Jul 18, 2009
He was the best pitcher I ever saw,' manager says of 355-game winner. John Bazemore / APFormer Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg Maddux waves to the crowd during a ceremony to retire his number 31 on Friday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Maddux honored Jul 18, 2009
Cox raves about Maddux as Braves retire jersey - Baseball- nbcsports. Cox raves about Maddux as Braves retire jersey. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vazquez or Jurrjens an All-Star? Jul 3, 2009
I remember Don Sutton going off in a game one time on TV along time ago about the wave. He despises the wave so much he went off on a rant for like 10 minutes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chipper’s perspective on slump Jun 29, 2009
don sutton just ragged on kelly for running to third, green cut him a break and went with the sure out at first, if kelly can t bunt or be smart on the bases and he surely can t hit, why does he continue to play. is it his great glove. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Penny continues to get better and better Jun 28, 2009
"Now, his stuff is getting better, too. His stuff is more powerful. He's getting power without effort. He's never going to be like Don Sutton, touch and feel. But you know what I'm saying. He's getting it up there pretty good. He's starting to locate, he's starting to throw it downhill. I think he feels good about himself.". Penny, not a big talker in his dealings with the media, expresses quiet confidence. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Names in the game Jun 24, 2009
Lowrey keeps in shape on what he calls a "fun box,'' a set of ramps in his family's back yard.- ROBB LUEHR, Journal TimesRACINIAN TAKES ON THE WORLDWhen Team USA heads to Raleigh-Durham, N.C. this weekend, one Racine athlete will be going along for the ride.Bob Despins, a distance runner, is one of 56 members of the Wisconsin team that is scheduled to begin competition Sunday in what will be the largest sporting event in the world in 1999, the Special Olympics World Summer Games. More than 7,000... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The Dissing of a 300 Game Winner Jun 23, 2009
Don Sutton, although he bounced around some, was a slick pitcher (throwing a slick baseball) for the Dodgers for years. For the 1988 season, he came back to the Bums, eight years after leaving and, at the age of 43, went 3-6 in 16 starts (ERA+ of 86) before he was released on Aug. 10. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Hall of Famers gather to honor Big Unit Jun 21, 2009
He thanked his family for their sacrifices throughout his career, each of the teams he played for (Montreal, Seattle, Houston, Arizona and the New York Yankees), the teammates, doctors and trainers he encountered "and, of course, San Francisco and all the fans." Video salutes to Johnson continued to appear on the Diamond Vision screen through the game -- from Ken Griffey Jr., his Seattle teammate; Washington broadcaster Don Sutton, another 300-game winner and Hall of Famer; fellow Giants; and... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Big Unit Wins 300th Jun 6, 2009
Johnson joined Niekro, Don Sutton, Warren Spahn and Steve Carlton with dual memberships in the 300-win and 400-homer clubs. And who has the fewest wins among those who gave up 400 longballs. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Big Unit gets 300th win on first try Jun 5, 2009
The next six -- Phil Niekro, Don Sutton, Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine -- needed multiple attempts. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Johnson also became the second-oldest pitcher to reach the 300 mark -- behind only Niekro, who achieved the feat when he was 46 years and 188 days old on Oct. 6, 1985. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Johnson Wins No. 300 Jun 5, 2009
After that game, he mentioned to Don Sutton, a 300-game winner and Hall of Famer, that he hoped to win his next game in San Francisco. "It doesn't matter where you do it," Sutton told him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Next to 300? Jun 5, 2009
86 ERA -- higher than any 300-game winner since Don Sutton (5. 56). (ESPN -- Baseball)
The numbers » Jun 5, 2009
Randy Johnson by the numbers - ESPN. Updated: June 4, 2009, 6:55 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Unit's historic career like no other Jun 5, 2009
He continued his climb up the all-time strikeout list that year, moving from ninth to fourth while passing Walter Johnson, Perry, Don Sutton, Tom Seaver and Bert Blyleven. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
300 mark helps Big Unit appreciate the great ones Jun 5, 2009
By JOSEPH WHITE, AP Sports Writer. Friday, June 5, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kuroda strong in return; Dodgers fall Jun 2, 2009
It started with Cory Wade bouncing three wild pitches in the seventh inning, his second inning of work, to become the first Dodger to throw three wild pitches in a game since Darren Dreifort in 1999 and the first to do it in the same inning since Don Sutton in 1970. In the eighth, Brent Leach added two more wild pitches and was charged with that third run. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Big Unit wins No. 299; Giants sweep May 28, 2009
Braves broadcaster Don Sutton, a Hall of Famer who won 324 games, reminded Johnson of this during a postgame visit. "As he said, just get 300," Johnson related. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Ryan recalls discussions with Big Unit May 23, 2009
Ryan and Don Sutton are tied for 14th with 324. "For Randy to win 300, it will make his career complete," Ryan said. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Bring on the Rockies May 19, 2009
Don Sutton s son was pretty good from the D-Backs however. He talked up Chipper big time during both telecasts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Trying to bring the mojo home May 16, 2009
don sutton praised this young man in spring training if glavine does t make it back maybe he is the one who needs to be brought up. oldschool. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Q&A: Jon Rauch May 8, 2009
"Actually, I had an opportunity to do that when I was in Washington with Don Sutton. "It was nice having him around and be able to pick his brain about how he went about things and how he approached the game. "Obviously, he's got experience. He's a Hall of Fame guy. "All the years he's been involved as a player and the role he's in now as a broadcaster, you can just learn a lot from a guy like that. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Santana the NL's best hurler in April May 6, 2009
Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton, now an Atlanta broadcaster, puts Santana high on his list of favorite pitchers. "As his resume gets a little longer, he could rank up there with some of the best," said Sutton, a 324-game winner. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Notable dates: Jenkins and Maddux May 3, 2009
Jenkins also drove in both Chicago runs, hitting a home run off Don Sutton in the fifth for his first Major League hit, and adding a RBI single in the seventh. Jenkins made his first Major League start on May 21, 1966, against Atlanta, and did not get a decision. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Broadcast team braves the shadows of Skip, Pete, Ernie Apr 13, 2009
Don Sutton (background), who worked with all three, helped cement the new team ... And it was the eternally curly haired Hall of Famer Don Sutton who took the broadcast from there, finding a fresh experience even after all his time on the business end of a microphone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Schafer living the (noisy) dream Apr 13, 2009
Don Sutton just said managers get grey hairs with two out walks. Managers don t seem to like leadoff walks much either. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
McDonald Goes Wild in First Start Apr 12, 2009
The last two Dodger pitchers coming off a full season in the Los Angeles minor leagues to make such a leap were Fernando Valenzuela (1981) and Don Sutton (1966). Kuroda Placed on DL Hiroki Kuroda felt tightness in his ribcage and after throwing briefly for trainer Stan Conte and pitching coach Rick Honeycutt, he was shut down. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Isotopes Officially Part of Dodgertown Apr 12, 2009
Hall of Famers Duke Snider and Tommy Lasorda managed here, and Hall of Famers Don Sutton and Eddie Murray played here. Who might be here in 2009. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Rate past drafts VOTE!bravesJurrjens assumes new role Apr 7, 2009
I think with certain people, you can throw the handbook out the window, because the age thing doesn t matter, said Braves broadcaster and Hall-of-Fame pitcher Don Sutton, a Washington Nationals broadcaster last season. When I saw him pitch [in 2008] he had three good pitches and didn t seem afraid to throw any one of them on any given count. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Daron Sutton on D-Backs Apr 3, 2009
He's the son of Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton, who had 324 career victories. We caught up with him in his final preparations for the season. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Schneider recalls vintage adventure Mar 24, 2009
Catcher's introduction to Mets involved terrific experience. By Marty Noble / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
O'Brien's blog Mar 15, 2009
Is Chip doing the ballgame on radio I thought it was Don Sutton and Jim Powell. Josh B. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Early injury concern Mar 8, 2009
I got a chance to speak to our new radio duo of Don Sutton and Jim Powell this morning and both were really happy with how things have started off for them. Don was doing play-by-play for the first time in 29 months, and said it felt more like riding a unicycle, than just getting back on a bike (Think thats the first time Ive ever typed unicycle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves' Garret Anderson hurts calf Mar 7, 2009
Don Sutton and Jim Powell made their radio debut as a duo Friday night. Powell, an Atlanta native, joined the Braves after spending 13 years with the Milwaukee Brewers, and Sutton rejoined the Braves after spending two seasons with the Washington Nationals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Calm urged regarding Reds' Cordero Mar 6, 2009
"I've seen [former Dodgers star] Don Sutton get killed in the spring," Baker said. "Rick Reuschel got killed in the spring. A lot of times I asked Sutton, 'What's happening,' and he said he was trying to find what the kid would hit so he wouldn't throw it to him later.". (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Rogers' blog Mar 5, 2009
In other news, I thought you guys might want to hear what Don Sutton had to say this morning about his impressions of Tommy Hanson ... Why isn t Don Sutton our pitching coach ... If I recall, Don Sutton has said in the past that he has no interest in being a pitching coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sutton: Hanson has stuff to be 'special' Mar 5, 2009
-- While getting his first opportunity to see Tommy Hanson pitch on Tuesday afternoon, Braves announcer Don Sutton gained an understanding of why so much hype has surrounded the top pitching prospect. But it wasn't until Sutton, a Hall of Famer, got a chance to talk to Hanson that he truly believed that the strong-armed 22-year-old might indeed become one of the game's top pitchers. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Hanson forcing Braves' hand Mar 4, 2009
Braves announcer Don Sutton, whose 324 career wins carried him to Cooperstown, arrived in camp on Tuesday excited about the fact that he was just a few hours away from getting his first chance to see the phenom pitch. "I just want to buy stock in Tommy Hanson," Sutton said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Lack of Braves' spring games on TV is disappointing Feb 26, 2009
I m sure Jim Powell is a nice guy, and it ll be good to have Don Sutton back, but they ve got some impossible shoes to fill ... Don Sutton has kinky hair and threw a curvebal but I dont no how he sounds anymore since he was out of town. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Harlem Globetrotters "Spinning the Globe" Tour Shattering Box Office Records Across North America Feb 18, 2009
Other entertainment and sports icons took in the Globetrotters during the record-breaking Presidents Day Weekend, includingDavid Duchovny and Harry Connick, Jr. at Madison Square Garden, Jon Bon Jovi and New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, and Vivica Fox and Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton at the Globetrotters first ever show at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif. The tour, which tipped off December 26, has also set records in... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Not same ol' Griffey Feb 18, 2009
I remember watching all those games on TBS in the 90 s and early 00 s when Don Sutton and Skip Carey would point out virtually every game how everyone wanted to sit by Greg Maddux because of everything he knew about every hitter. If Griffey never takes a swing, and the young players on the team are willing to listen, they ll have the hitting equivilant to talk with between at bats. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Brewers narrow search for radio voice Feb 8, 2009
He will pair with Hall of Famer -- and former Brewer -- Don Sutton on Atlanta's radio broadcasts. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
