Sanchez stuns Padres with year's first no-hitter Jul 12, 2009
Now, his gem is the latest great accomplishment for a franchise filled with them - Barry Bonds' home run records, Randy Johnson's 300th win last month and all the milestones by a whole cast of Hall of Famers including Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepeda, Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry. Sanchez only got the call in place of the 45-year-old Big Unit, a 303-game winner who went on the disabled list Monday with a strained throwing shoulder. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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Giants no-hitters Jul 12, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009. (07-10) 22:14 PDT -- No-hitters in Giants franchise history; team was in New York until 1958. (San Francisco Chronicle)
San Francisco Treat Jul 11, 2009
Gaylord Perry vs. St. Louis, 1-0. 6/15/63. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Sanchez etches name in Giants lore Jul 11, 2009
The 110-pitch no-hitter was the first in the Majors in 2009 and put Sanchez in the same exclusive club of no-hit men among Giants with Hall of Famers Amos Rusie, Christy Mathewson, Rube Marquard, Carl Hubbell, Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry ... List of Giants' no-hitters: Amos Rusie, July 31, 1891, vs. Brooklyn, 6-0 Christy Mathewson, July 15, 1901 vs. St. Louis, 5-0 Christy Mathewson, June 13, 1905, vs. Chicago, 1-0 Hooks Wiltse, July 4, 1908, vs. Philadelphia, 1-0 Jeff Tesreau, Sept. 6, 1912... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Lincecum's no-hit bid falls short Jul 10, 2009
Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry pitched 40 straight scoreless innings in 1967 and then went 39 in a row in 1970. Bengie Molina hit a two-run homer in the first to stake Lincecum to an early lead. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lincecum flirts with history, settles for win Jul 10, 2009
Gaylord Perry owns the two longest streaks, 40 in 1967 and 39 in '70. By winning his fourth consecutive start and sixth in his past seven, Lincecum (10-2) joined Matt Cain (10-2) to form the first pair of Giants pitchers with double-digit win totals before the All-Star break since John Burkett and Bill Swift in 1993. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Terrific Tim Jul 10, 2009
Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry pitched 40 straight scoreless innings in 1967 and then went 39 in a row in 1970. Hes legitimately one of the best pitchers in all of baseball right now, Padres manager Bud Black said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Padres seeking happy end to long stretch Jul 9, 2009
The others: Gaylord Perry (1978), Mark Davis ('89) and Jake Peavy (2007). Peavy, by the way, is about two weeks away from having that boot removed again from his right foot so doctors can get a feel for what's happening with that strained ankle tendon that put him on the disabled list June 19. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Big Unit to get an MRI; co-aces named All-Stars Jul 7, 2009
They are the first pair of Giants starting pitchers on the All-Star roster since Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry in 1966. Lincecum (9-2, 2. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lincecum, Cain named Giants All-Stars Jul 6, 2009
Anybody still wondering how special Cain and Lincecum are should consider a simple fact: They're the first duo of Giants starting pitchers to be named All-Stars since eventual Hall of Famers Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry made the NL squad in 1966. Since then, the Giants have put two pitchers on the All-Star t 00000B1C eam several times, but one always was a reliever. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Rain can't save Lee, Tribe in loss Jul 1, 2009
He was just the second Indians pitcher in the last 55 years to put together a streak that long. The other was Gaylord Perry, who turned in 71 straight starts of at least five innings from 1972-74. "It says I've been consistent," Lee said of the streak. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Giants' 2009 rotation among club's best Jun 26, 2009
"Lincecum is one of my favorite pitchers," said Hall of Fame right-hander Gaylord Perry, who spent his first 10 seasons (1962-71) with the Giants. "He puts everything into every pitch.". (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Ozzie, Oquendo to manage Futures Game Jun 25, 2009
Smith and Oquendo join an illustrious list of Futures Game managerial predecessors, which includes Hall of Famers George Brett, Tony Perez, Lou Brock, Goose Gossage, Juan Marichal, Paul Molitor, Luis Aparicio and Gaylord Perry. Smith is certainly no stranger to All-Star festivities, having been named to the National League team 15 times in his career, every season from 1981 through his last year in the big leagues, 1996, with the lone exception of 1993. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
The Dissing of a 300 Game Winner Jun 23, 2009
These somewhat nomadic individuals included; Cy Young, Greg Maddux, Roger Clemens, John Clarkson, Nolan Ryan, Phil Niekro, Gaylord Perry, Charlie Radbourn and Lefty Grove. The two Johnsons, Walter and Randy, dont qualify either, since the Big Train pitched his whole career for the Senators before retiring on his own, and the Big Unit is still pitching. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Brotherly love: Weavers set to match up Jun 22, 2009
" Jeff is 32, Jered 26. When Jeff was selected in the first round of the First-Year Player Draft in 1998, 14th overall, Jered was primarily a basketball player at Simi Valley High School. There hasn't been a brotherly affair like this since Andy and Alan Benes met on Sept. 6, 2002. Andy and the Cardinals prevailed over Alan and the Cubs, 11-2. Andy, 4 1/2 years older than Alan, claimed the win while his brother absorbed the loss. SIBLING RIVALRIES Since 1967, brothers have been opposing pitchers... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Wild pitch ends dandy duel in Giants' favor Jun 21, 2009
With Tom Seaver, Gaylord Perry and Nolan Ryan on hand to shake hands with 301-game winner Randy Johnson, Matt Cain turned in another stellar performance. Even Texas' Derek Holland, who came in with a 6. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Hall of Famers gather to honor Big Unit Jun 21, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO -- There was Gaylord Perry, taking a break from farming in North Carolina. Tom Seaver drove down from Calistoga after literally getting his hands dirty at his vineyard. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Notes: Giants, pitchers honor Johnson Jun 21, 2009
Gaylord Perry and Nolan Ryan, two more Hall of Fame members of the elite 300 club, also showed up to celebrate the Big Unit's milestone win. The Giants honored the left-hander before Saturday's game against Texas for becoming the 24th pitcher to reach 300. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Weaver brothers to face off Jun 20, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Giants set to fete Big Unit for 300th win Jun 20, 2009
Three other members of the exclusive 300 club will also be on hand at AT to celebrate Saturday: Hall of Famers Tom Seaver, Gaylord Perry and Nolan Ryan, with whom Johnson discussed pitching earlier in his career. Andrew Pentis is an associate reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Jeff Weaver vs. Jered Weaver in brotherly matchup Jun 20, 2009
Gaylord Perry, a two-time Cy Young award winner, losing to Jim Perry and his Detroit Tigers in 1973. Hall of Famer Phil Niekro and Joe Niekro hold the brother record with 539 combined victories. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
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
Gaylord Perry: From 1969 through 1975, he threw 300-plus innings every year but one. The amazing part isn't that he threw the spitball. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
St. Louis flooded with All-Star memories Jun 16, 2009
After Robinson scored in the second, Koufax, Jim Bunning, Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry combined to blank the American League for the next eight innings before the NL's walk-off win in the bottom of the 10th. The game featured several defensive gems, two by Robinson, who robbed Santo of a pair of hits, first on a liner in the second and then on a grounder in the sixth. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Unit's historic career like no other Jun 5, 2009
1999: Johnson joined Gaylord Perry and Pedro Martinez as the only pitchers to that point to win a Cy Young Award in both leagues. In his first year in Arizona, he threw a career-high 271 2/3 innings and helped the D-backs win 100 games and the NL West in just their second year of existence. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
The numbers » Jun 5, 2009
Randy Johnson by the numbers - ESPN. Updated: June 4, 2009, 6:55 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Unit tries for 300 in Thursday twin bill Jun 4, 2009
Johnson's trying to become just the sixth left-hander to achieve the 300 milestone and the fifth pitcher in the last 50 years to do it on his first attempt, joining Warren Spahn, Steve Carlton, Gaylord Perry and Tom Seaver. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Johnson would become the second-oldest pitcher to reach the 300 mark -- behind only Phil Niekro, who achieved the feat when he was 46 years and 188 days old on Oct. 6, 1985. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Facts and figures of the 300-game winners Jun 3, 2009
Warren Spahn, Steve Carlton and Gaylord Perry all pitched for the Giants but hit the number elsewhere ... The tallest current members of the 300-win club are 6 feet, 4 inches tall -- Steve Carlton, Roger Clemens and Gaylord Perry. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Unit set for first try at 300th victory Jun 3, 2009
Gaylord Perry pitched for the San Francisco Giants for the first 10 years of his career, but he won No. 300 as a member of the Seattle Mariners. Warren Spahn and Steve Carlton had already joined the "300 Club" before they joined the Giants. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Morning huddle May 30, 2009
He was pinch-hitting for winner Gaylord Perry, who tossed 10 shutout innings in relief. To make a long day longer, it was the nightcap of a doubleheader. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Redding looks to keep starters rolling May 30, 2009
Gaylord Perry, the fifth of six Giants pitchers, earned the victory, pitching 10 innings. He was responsible for nine of the Giants' 22 strikeouts. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Yankees Sabathia makes first return to Cleveland May 30, 2009
In 2007, he went 19-7 and became the first Cleveland pitcher to win the Cy Young Award since Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry in 1972. The left-hander said he doesnt expect to get too many cheers, nor feel any pressure Saturday night, when he is scheduled to take the mound at Progressive Field for the first time as an opponent. (MSNBC -- Sports)
McCarthy gives Rangers sweep May 25, 2009
Gaylord Perry pitched an 11-hit shutout in 1977 against the Blue Jays and Bert Blyleven had a 10-hitter against the White Sox in '76. McCarthy made up for the high number of hits by walking just one batter and holding the Astros to 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Jon HeymanTHE DAILY SCOOP May 19, 2009
Hall of Fame or Hall of Shame. My votes on Steroid Era stars - Jon Heyman - SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Despite economy, Cake Auction brings in $20,000 May 14, 2009
The two Gaylord Perry autographed baseballs went for 60 each. A ruby ring sold for 300. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Brekhus family this year DARC dedicatees May 7, 2009
Clark estimates 120 cakes will be available for auction Sunday along with two baseball bats autographed by Brooks Robinson and two baseballs signed by Gaylord Perry. The bats and baseballs were donated by the Arizona Lottery, Clark said. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Oldest Baseball Pitchers May 2, 2009
The pitchers who played until they were 45 include Roger Clemens, Gaylord Perry and Ted Lyons. Current Pitchers. (Suite101.com)
Baseball Today Apr 28, 2009
1971 -- Hank Aaron connected off Gaylord Perry for his 600th career home run in the Atlanta Braves' 10-inning, 6-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants. 1988 -- The winless Baltimore Orioles set an American League record by losing their 21st straight, falling to the Minnesota Twins 4-2. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Killebrew Day in Payette Apr 19, 2009
Killebrew said he talked with Gaylord Perry about the pitching and he asked him how many complete games he pitched in his day and Perry told him 303. You just do not see that anymore. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
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)
Former Giants, Cubs skipper Franks dies Apr 4, 2009
" Franks compiled the best overall record in the Major Leagues during his four seasons as manager of the Giants, and he managed clubs that featured Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry and Orlando Cepeda, who are all now in the Hall of Fame. Mr. Franks is survived by his wife, Ami, three children (Dan, Herman Jr. and Cyndi Wright), and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending, according to the Chronicle. is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Herman Franks, 95; managed San Francisco Giants, Cubs Apr 3, 2009
Mr. Franks managed the future Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda, and Gaylord Perry as the Giants' skipper in San Francisco. He managed the Cubs from 1977 to 1979 and was their general manager in 1981. (Boston Globe)
Bay Area Honorees Mar 10, 2009
He joined former Giants pitcher Gaylord Perry, Raiders great Dave Casper and tennis legend and women's sports pioneer Billie Jean King in this select group. King was unable to attend the event. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Charlotte Sports Park to host alumni game Feb 28, 2009
Former Major League All-Stars and Hall of Famers such as Gaylord Perry, Jim Kaat, Bert Blyleven, Bert Campaneris, Mike Myers and Doug Creek will take the field to participate in the Home Run Derby and the "Legends for Youth" Baseball Clinic, in addition to the game. The was formed in 1982 in order to promote the game of baseball, raise money for charity, inspire and educate youth through positive sport images and protect the dignity of the game through former players. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Pine tar, corked bats, steroids & spit balls Feb 19, 2009
Gaylord Perry is a good example. I think maybe he was more fiction than fact. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Trimmer Renteria important to Giants Feb 18, 2009
Previous entries include the George Foster, Gaylord Perry and Joe Nathan/Francisco Liriano trades, the Armando Benitez signing and the construction of Candlestick Park. Renteria's physical condition as Giants position players reported to camp offered early hope, since his subpar 2008 was attributed to his thickened build. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Juice has sucked the fun out of Hall of Fame voting Feb 12, 2009
Gaylord Perry got into the Hall even though he admitted he cheated by loading up the baseball. Now we have the 'Roids Boys, starting with McGwire. (Boston Globe)
ODDBALL ITEMS: Hall's empty summer, sports goes to dogs Feb 12, 2009
Juicers were playing against juicers, just as Gaylord Perry (Class of '91) was chucking spitters at corkers from 1962 to 1983. Heck, this game has been as crooked as a dog's hind leg since the first pitch was thrown between the Cleveland Forest Cities and the Fort Wayne Kekiongas on May 4, 1871. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
