Bauman: Pedro a fascinating figure Nov 4, 2009
Greg Maddux was tremendous but he was not better. Roger Clemens, no matter what he was using, was not better. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Homers, Pettitte pace Yanks to win Nov 1, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Homers, Pettitte pace Yanks to victory. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bodley: Pettitte's gem puts Yanks in control Nov 1, 2009
Pettitte's gem puts Yanks in control of Series. Lefty extends postseason dominance in pivotal victory. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Hill hosting an event for Make-a-Wish Oct 29, 2009
There will also be items signed by Albert Pujols, Don Mattingly, and a ball autographed by both Greg Maddux and Fergie Jenkins. There will be signed jerseys, bats and other items such as a game-used hat from Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly, cleats from first baseman Derrek Lee, batting gloves from Milwaukee's Prince Fielder, and a Cubs team-signed "W" flag with a certificate of the date when it was flown over Wrigley Field. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
The Stuff Of Legends APCliff Lee went the distance and fanned 10 without issuing a walk, improving to 3-0 with an 0.54 ERA this postseason.Completely in command, Cliff Lee pitched like he had already seen Game 1 and knew how it turned out. It's just one game, but the Yankees must be feeling woozy, writes Joe Posnanski. Oct 29, 2009
Lee threw a complete game -- something no pitcher has done in Game 1 of the World Series since Greg Maddux back in 1995. He struck out 10 Yankees and walked none. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Lee, Utley, Phils top Yanks in World Series opener Oct 29, 2009
The only previous time Cy Young winners met in the Series opener was 1995 when Cleveland's Orel Hershiser faced Atlanta's Greg Maddux. The Yankees grounds crew wore T-shirts that said "Win it for the Boss.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stars 'n' Pinstripes: Yanks win flag Oct 26, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Stars 'n' Pinstripes: Yanks earn AL flag. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Series rotations unclear beyond ace lefties Oct 26, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Will Lee, Sabathia return on short rest in Game 4. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
When it comes to clinchers, Phillies are tough Oct 22, 2009
Phillies 6, Atlanta 3 The Phillies lost Games 2 and 3 before bouncing back to take the series, with Game 6 notably altered in the first inning when Mickey Morandini hit a line drive off the leg of Atlanta ace Greg Maddux. The Phils scored two runs each in the third, fifth and sixth and went back to the World Series, losing on Joe Carter's walkoff home run for Toronto. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dodgers, Ned Colletti Agree on Extension Oct 21, 2009
Among the key contributors Colletti has added in midseason over the past two years are three likely Hall of Famers Manny Ramirez, Greg Maddux, and Jim Thome as well as veterans , Vicente Padilla, George Sherrill, Ronnie Belliard, and Jon Garland. Collettis first trade as GM netted outfielder Andre Ethier, while he continued to hold onto several key players who have become the nucleus of the team, including All-Stars Jonathan Broxton and Chad Billingsley, as well as Matt Kemp, James... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Sarah's Take: LA should win NLCS Oct 18, 2009
The way Martinez carved the strike zone and changed speeds reminded me of Greg Maddux. The Dodgers must give the future Hall of Famer credit for a terrifically pitched game. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Notes about Cubs Opening Day's Oct 17, 2009
The last time the Cubs were involved in any shutout on opening day was in 1993 when Greg Maddux blanked Chicago, 1-0, at Wrigley Field in his first career start with the Atlanta Braves. Zambrano has yet to win on opening day, but his five consecutive season-opening starts are a unique feat all on its own. (Houston, TheInsiders.com)
Pedro dominates in return to Los Angeles Oct 17, 2009
Dodgers' manager Joe Torre compared him to Greg Maddux. "Even though he doesn't have the same velocity he once did," Torre said, "he did a masterful job.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Pedro masterful in return to big stage Oct 17, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Veteran gives Phillies seven shutout innings after layoff. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Dodgers can't recover from homers Oct 16, 2009
"Greg Maddux used to say it best -- go slower. Young guys want to power it through.". Loney went more than a year between home runs at Dodger Stadium and had only one in 275 at-bats there during the regular season. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Justin Timberlake Charity Golf Tourney Kicks Off Oct 15, 2009
"Kind of cool what Justin Timberlake is doing for the golf tournament and the city. It's nice having a host out here like that," said MLB pitcher Greg Maddux. The professional part begins Thursday morning. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Late-season push has Furcal humming Oct 15, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Here's what Greg Maddux, a former teammate and opponent, said about Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal. "He puts pressure on a defense," said Maddux. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
2009 regular season had its share of curtain calls Oct 12, 2009
Her epic poem The Great Greg Maddux is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Posted. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lee goes distance, wins Game 1 Oct 8, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Lee masterful in Game 1 win over Rox. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Jurrjens honored as September's best Oct 7, 2009
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the 23-year-old hurler joined Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine as the only Braves pitchers to post that low of an ERA while winning four straight starts during Bobby Cox's managerial tenure in Atlanta. "He ended up being our horse last year and again this year," Cox said of Jurrjens, who followed his 13-win rookie season by going 14-10 with a 2. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Deep rotation restores Braves' promise Oct 5, 2009
Still with Javier Vazquez and Jair Jurrjens ranking among the game's top starters and Tommy Hanson living up to his tremendous expectations, the Braves found themselves with a starting rotation that was arguably deeper than all of those great ones that had been anchored by Smoltz, Glavine and Greg Maddux. Because the Braves' offense was a mess during the first three months of the season, the club wasn't able to fully take advantage of the early success enjoyed by Vazquez, Jurrjens and Derek... (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Maine the man as Mets top Astros Oct 3, 2009
" Francoeur provided the runs that allowed Maine to win, hitting a two-run home run against losing pitcher Wandy Rodriguez in the sixth inning to produce a 3-1 lead. Daniel Murphy hit a two-run homer in the eighth, David Wright contributed three hits, an RBI and a run, and Nick Evans played. That Evans tripled as a pinch-hitter in the seventh was less surprising. The Mets afforded Maine (7-6) a lead in the first when Wright doubled to the warning track in right-center field to drive home Angel... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Rotation gets credit for Braves' run Sep 30, 2009
62 ERA in 1998) and Greg Maddux (4-0 with a 0. 00 ERA in 2000). (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves pushing for playoffs with a remarkable run Sep 30, 2009
The club that once dominated with Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Greg Maddux has again put together one of baseball's best rotations - and one that has the potential to hold up for years to come. Start with a pair of 23-year-olds: Second-year pitcher Jair Jurrjens has won 14 games and ranks fourth in the National League with a 2. (FindLaw News)
Bobby Cox a bad tactician? Because of Puckett? Come on Sep 26, 2009
As Greg Maddux would say, it then comes down to a pitcher making pitches and the hitter trying to trump him. Can Cox be maddening in his seeming overuse of the bullpen (to say nothing of Greg Norton). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Zambrano does it all in Cubs' victory Sep 26, 2009
"I can still get 10 wins, but it's a disappointing year. I don't want to say 'frustrating.' It's disappointing. There are many games I could've won. "I'll put this year behind me," he said. "Other pitches like Roger Clemens and Greg Maddux have tough years like me. We're human. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Braves' rotation undeniably deep Sep 25, 2009
ATLANTA -- Bobby Cox had the pleasure of utilizing some of the most formidable starting rotations the game has seen, and now as he heads toward the end of his storied managerial career, he once again finds himself with a rotation that is arguably deeper than the ones that included Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Tom Glavine. 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... (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Net: Cox, Wren had spring fallout Sep 23, 2009
Greg Maddux didn t whine when the Braves didn t offer him a contract ... Someone mentioned Greg Maddux not whining ... I got a good idea the next Braves coach should be Mike Maddux and Greg Maddux should be the pitching coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jurrjens stellar again as Braves roll Sep 23, 2009
Evoking memories of the mental toughness often displayed by Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux and John Smoltz, Jurrjens escaped a seventh-inning jam that was aided by the fact that Escobar had mistakenly cut Garret Anderson's seemingly pinpoint throw from left field. Consequently, Brian Schneider was awarded a double that gave the Mets runners at second and third base with just one out. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Dodgers top Lincecum Sep 21, 2009
No reigning Cy Young winner in either league had been charged with a loss at Dodger Stadium since way back on June 5, 1993, when Kevin Gross beat Greg Maddux and the Atlanta Braves 5-1. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cubs escape ninth, win in 11th Sep 21, 2009
He moved past Greg Maddux and into sole possession of fifth place on the Cubs' all-time strikeout list when he fanned Mark DeRosa in the third inning for No. 1,306 of his career. Next up is Rick Reuschel at 1,367 Ks. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Big Z leads final matchup vs. Cards Sep 20, 2009
Big Z has 1,304 strikeouts, and with one more will tie Greg Maddux for fifth on the team's all-time list. But that was the lone highlight in his last start against Milwaukee. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Braves right-hander Hanson living up to all the hype Sep 20, 2009
Hanson already has 10 wins as a rookie, even though he spent the first month of the season in Triple-A. He already looks like a worthy successor to the Braves' proud legacy of starting pitchers, a lineage that includes Smoltz, Glavine and Greg Maddux - all probable Hall of Famers. "I didn't know what to envision. I didn't know what to expect," the laid-back Hanson said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Aaron, Spahn lead way in All-Time 9 Sep 16, 2009
Many consider Greg Maddux to be the greatest pitcher of his generation. But he currently sits 3,000 votes behind Spahn, who won more games than any other left-handed pitcher in Major League history. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Cubs' batters pick up Big Z Sep 16, 2009
Zambrano struck out a season-high nine batters, giving him 1,304 career strikeouts, one shy of tying Greg Maddux for fifth on the team's all-time list. But that was the highlight. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Vazquez named NL Player of the Week Sep 15, 2009
ATLANTA -- With the stellar effort he produced against the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon, Javier Vazquez displayed precision that led Braves manager Bobby Cox to draw a comparison to some of Greg Maddux's masterpieces. In addition, Vazquez also caught the attention of Major League Baseball, which announced Monday afternoon that he had been named the National League's Player of the Week. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Behind Vazquez, Braves seal sweep Sep 14, 2009
The Official Site of the Atlanta Braves. Secure Playoff Tickets. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Method to this Maddux Sep 13, 2009
His talent didn t measure up to that of his more famous brother, future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux ... That s pretty much the way Greg Maddux pitched ... There s a reason Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine were never tempted to go to the AL.. (Boston Globe)
Mets set for tilt with Phillies on FOX Sep 12, 2009
Only Greg Maddux (35) and Steve Carlton (30) have exceeded Gibson in victories against the Mets. And on this date in 1984, Dwight Gooden struck out 16 in a five-hit 2-0 shutout of the Pirates at Shea. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Padres stump for Kouz to get Gold Glove Sep 8, 2009
Other Padres who have won a Gold Glove include Dave Winfield, Ozzie Smith, Tony Gwynn, Benito Santiago, Ken Caminiti, Steve Finley, Mike Cameron and Greg Maddux. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Pirates near record for futility Sep 5, 2009
Greg Maddux won 260 games, and retired. There was an October without a World Series and a November with one. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rangers pitchers buy into Maddux's plan Sep 4, 2009
" Rangers pitchers had reason to buy into it in Spring Training. Maddux was hand-picked by club president Nolan Ryan, who was determined to change Texas' history of bad pitching. Maddux had success in Milwaukee, where the Brewers were second in the National League in pitching in 2008 while reaching the playoffs for the first time in 26 years. He is the brother of Greg Maddux, who is headed for the Hall of Fame. "I saw what he had done in Milwaukee," pitcher Kevin Millwood said. "I also knew if... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Atlanta Braves: What if the Braves HADNT given up on pitchers like Wainwright, Marquis and Millwood? Sep 1, 2009
Kevin Millwood was a contract dump due the unexpected surprise of Greg Maddux excepting salary arbitration. Ownership was solely to blame. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Can't Win For Losing Aug 28, 2009
Key pitchers such as Zambrano, and have, on balance, done about what might have been expected of them, while 26-year-old rookie has been wonderful as an off-off-brand Greg Maddux. The bullpen has been lame, but then the bullpen isn't very talented. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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)
Pitching key for Yanks down stretch Aug 26, 2009
"I always wanted to pitch like Greg Maddux, hit like Chipper Jones and have a pickoff move like Andy Pettitte.". And while much has been made of the Yankees' 1-2 punch, featuring 15-game winner CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, Pettitte has given his club a chance to win from the back end of the rotation. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Rangers Inbox: Will club re-sign Byrd? Aug 25, 2009
Greg Maddux, while with the Braves in 1997, needed just 78 pitches in a complete-game win over the Cardinals. Bob Tewksbury once had a 75-pitch complete game. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Weber's no-hitter stirs memories Aug 25, 2009
Neither did Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine or Roger Clemens, who combined to win 1,014 games. Pedro Martinez has never thrown one, although he once pitched nine perfect innings in a 1995 game before surrendering a leadoff double in the 10th. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Big Z returns for critical homestand Aug 24, 2009
"The only thing that stands out for me is we were going to San Diego and we didn't play very well on the road that year. We got smoked by L.A. all year. We went to San Diego and we beat [Jake] Peavy, [Chris] Young and [Greg Maddux]. We came to L.A., and swept L.A., and the confidence was going because it was two road trips we don't play well on and against guys like Peavy. "I don't know how that ball got rolling but it did get rolling and it didn't stop," Baker said. "We rode it all the way to... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
We got Marlins, We got Smoltz, We got Minor Aug 22, 2009
Greg Maddux never had much velocity, neither did Glavine. Both are going to Cooperstown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Barrett recalls Fair days of youth,recent making of Toyota TV ad Aug 13, 2009
As a result of his involvement with the commercial, he received an invitation from Sports South to the ceremony inducting Braves pitching great Greg Maddux into the Braves Hall of Fame at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center ... I was fortunate enough to see Greg Maddux pitch and he was truly amazing. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Lowe looking to lift spirits vs. Nats Aug 12, 2009
Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz aren't among the pitchers on this list. The Braves are five games over. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Ugly outcome marks end of an era Aug 9, 2009
Greg Maddux has his number hanging from the Turner Field rafters and is on the five-year countdown for his bust to be permanently housed in Cooperstown, N.Y.. Tom Glavine is sitting around sulking about his own perceived slights by the franchise that made him rich and famous and is waiting for his phone to ring from some other team. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Latos gets a lot of support from Padres Aug 8, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- Few Padres pitchers have been blessed by a fair amount of run support during manager Bud Black's three seasons in San Diego -- Jake Peavy, Greg Maddux and Chris Young all have been left with their share of no-decisions in games where offensive backing was scarce. That's hasn't been much of a problem for Padres rookie pitcher Mat Latos in his past three starts, all victories. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Pitching depth evaporates for Red Sox Aug 8, 2009
(Glavine, because he did not pitch a big league game this year, will be on the same Hall of Fame ballot as Greg Maddux, not to mention Mike Mussina; Smoltz, assuming this year is his last, would be on the ballot one year later. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Red Sox say goodbye to Smoltz Aug 8, 2009
Along with aces Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, Smoltz helped Atlanta to its only World Series championship, won a Cy Young Award and is the only pitcher with more than 200 victories and 150 saves. Maddux retired after last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NC man reels in 1,062-pound marlin Aug 7, 2009
The Atlanta Braves will pay Greg Maddux a big-time honor on Friday, as they will retire his No. 31 jersey before that night's game versus the Mets. They also have a couple of pitchers on their roster than can carry Maddux's torch on the mound as well. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Smoltz more than an opponent to Joba Aug 6, 2009
Chamberlain could turn on TBS after school and watch the national broadcast, a game in which Greg Maddux would be pitching, or Tom Glavine, or -- if he was lucky -- perhaps John Smoltz. So imagine how Chamberlain will feel on Thursday, when -- forgetting for a moment the Red Sox and the rivalry and the battle for first place in the American League East -- he will have a chance to pitch against an icon. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Chat transcript: Dodgers lefty Randy Wolf Aug 5, 2009
Randy Wolf: In 2001, I had a rocky season and was demoted to the bullpen and then we were in the wild card hunt and I pitched against Greg Maddux and beat him, 3-1, giving us a chance (even though we fell short in the end). alskdj: What do you like to do in your free time. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Inbox: Why not do more at Deadline? Aug 4, 2009
But I thought Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine told us chicks dig the long ball. Seriously, the Yankees have not announced that there will be any changes made to the Stadium, though if there are, they would have to wait until after the season. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
PADRES: Blueprint coming together with Latos in front Aug 4, 2009
Those teams were built on pitching, especially Tom Glavine (244-147 with the Braves), Greg Maddux (194-88), John Smoltz (210-147), Kevin Millwood (75-46) and Steve Avery (72-62) ... "When I got here in '07, we had a veteran staff ---- David Wells, Greg Maddux, Jake Peavy, then we added a Randy Wolf," Black said. (North County Times)
Deadline Passes, But Big Names Could Still Be Dealt Aug 4, 2009
Last August, four-time Cy Young winner Greg Maddux was traded from the Padres to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Slugger Adam Dunn went from the Cincinnati Reds to the Arizona Diamondbacks. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Schedule benefits Dodgers in stretch run Aug 4, 2009
Colletti remains open to adding a starting pitcher through a waiver deal -- that's how he got Greg Maddux last year -- it's just unlikely to be anyone anywhere near Lee's status. Besides, the Dodgers might already have an ace in Clayton Kershaw. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Braves intent on winning their division Aug 4, 2009
With a rotation that consists of Derek Lowe, Javier Vazquez, Jair Jurrjens, Hanson and Hudson, Chipper Jones would find himself playing behind a group of starting pitchers that at least provides him some reminders of those glory years, when the Atlanta rotation was headed by Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. With Maddux, Glavine and Smoltz paving the way, the Braves encountered a journey that led them to an unprecedented 14 consecutive division titles. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves have 'got a shot' Aug 3, 2009
He s a poor man s Greg Maddux, which is not a backhanded compliment in any way. Mark Bradley. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
