Bailey captures AL rookie award Nov 17, 2009
The Official Site of the Oakland Athletics. Bailey captures AL rookie award. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Satchel Paige vs. Babe Ruth Oct 29, 2009
390s against Negro League pitching, won't hit that well when pitted against a cardboard Dizzy Dean or Lefty Grove. The cards, which depict 103 Negro Leaguers in their primes. (Slate)
Pujols' HR leaves Pirates one short of record Sep 6, 2009
Of the 40 pitchers to perform the feat, only Hall of Famers Lefty Grove, Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax did it twice. The only other Pirates pitcher to do it was right-hander Jeff Robinson against the Cubs on Sept. 7, 1987. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Ohlendorf's historic inning wasted in Pirates' 2-1 loss Sep 6, 2009
The three to have done it twice: Sandy Koufax, Lefty Grove and Nolan Ryan. It was the second this year, the other by the New York Yankees' A.J. Burnett, June 20 against the Florida Marlins in Miami. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ellis' homer gives A's walk-off victory Aug 17, 2009
Trevor Cahill did his best Lefty Grove impression for five innings, holding the White Sox to two hits. He ran into trouble in the sixth, though. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Role reversal: Royals drubbed by Twins Aug 13, 2009
The Royals were stifled by left-hander Francisco Liriano, who pitched like a reincarnation of Lefty Grove or Steve Carlton or at least Johan Santana. Certainly not like an 11-game loser. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Halladay gets AL All-Star starting nod Jul 14, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays. Jays ace responds to trade rumors on day he is honored. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Joe PosnanskiINSIDE BASEBALL Jul 3, 2009
Mariano Rivera's a true Yankee, almost mythical in his dominance - Joe Posnanski - SI.com. Posted: Thursday July 2, 2009 11:34AM; Updated: Thursday July 2, 2009 12:40PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
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)
Another historic day at Fenway Jun 17, 2009
I attended my first Red Sox game in 1938 at the age of 4 1/2, and Lefty Grove was pitching. But the new Red Sox owners did two other things that I believe have had a lot to do with those capacity crowds at Fenway. (Boston Globe)
Giants rally to reward Big Unit with win 301 Jun 16, 2009
The hurler's victory -- which moved him to sole possession of 22nd on the all-time wins list, ahead of Lefty Grove and Early Wynn -- also continued a run of strong starting performances by the Giants rotation, as the team has won eight of its last 11 games. "It 00003531 starts with the starting pitcher, and that was a great effort," manager Bruce Bochy said. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
MARCHMAN: Why I sincerely hope that Pedro doesn't return to MLB Jun 16, 2009
That year the voters elected four men to the Hall of Fame: Mickey Cochrane, Frankie Frisch, Lefty Grove and Carl Hubbell. Cochrane, at the time, was the best catcher ever to play; Grove, some would say, is to this day the best pitcher. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Dumb and Dumber Jun 6, 2009
There may or may not be a message there, but sure as Lefty Grove was the greatest left-handed pitcher of all time (with all due respect to winning his 300th yesterday), these two major league faux pas were related. First came the almost incomprehensible news that the Braves had released , some six weeks after they had him lined up to be their fifth starter, and one week after he made two minor league rehab starts that produced an ERA of 0. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Big Unit Wins 300th Jun 6, 2009
The record between 300-game winners is 20 years, done twice: between Lefty Grove (1941) and Warren Spahn (1961) and then between Early Wynn (1963) and Steve Carlton (1983). By the way, did you notice the final score in Washington yesterday for No. 51. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
The numbers » Jun 5, 2009
Randy Johnson by the numbers - ESPN. Updated: June 4, 2009, 6:55 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Braves release Glavine Jun 4, 2009
Atlanta Braves cut 305-game winner Tom Glavine - ESPN. Updated: June 4, 2009, 12:22 AM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Facts and figures of the 300-game winners Jun 3, 2009
Two members of the club finished with exactly 300 victories: Lefty Grove and Wynn. The only members of the club who have not yet been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame are the ones who aren't eligible yet: Clemens, Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Moyer beats Nats for 250th victory Jun 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Modest Moyer reaches 250-win plateau. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
DeMarco: 300 wins a thing of past May 15, 2009
And incidentally, the 298 wins put him sixth among left-handers, trailing Warren Spahn (363), Steve Carlton (329), Eddie Plank (326), Tom Glavine (305) and Lefty Grove (300). Special feature. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Morning Huddle What our writers are thinking, seeing, hearing May 10, 2009
Only five of the 23 members of the 300-win club are lefties (Warren Spahn, Steve Carlton, Eddie Plank, Tom Glavine and Lefty Grove). More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
70 Years Later: Red Sox Battled Bulldogs at Yale Field Apr 18, 2009
Hall of Fame pitcher Lefty Grove was also on the 1939 Red Sox roster, though he did not take the hill on that day. The 1939 Yale club was managed by the legendary Smoky Joe Wood and captained by Eddie Collins '39. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Red Sox lock up Lester for five years Mar 16, 2009
He joined Babe Ruth and Lefty Grove as the only Sox lefties to record 15 wins, 30 starts, 200 innings, 150 strikeouts and a sub-3. 50 ERA in a single season. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
