Buehrle, Beckham noted for achievements Nov 23, 2009
The Official Site of the Chicago White Sox. Pitcher wins Gold Glove, infielder rated among top rookies. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Beckham will settle for what he has Nov 17, 2009
" During a prosperous 2009 campaign, Beckham had his fair share of three-hit games. In fact, Beckham tied for first among AL rookies with 28 multi-hit efforts. He led all AL rookies with 28 doubles, 43 extra-base hits and 63 RBIs in just 103 games, while finishing second in home runs (14), runs scored (58), hits (102), on-base percentage (.347), slugging percentage (.460) and total bases (174). This eighth pick overall in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft almost won the starting second base job... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Orioles' All-Time 9 races heating up Sep 16, 2009
Robinson will have to be voted over players like Melvin Mora, and Ripken will have to reign over Miguel Tejada and Luis Aparicio. Murray will have Boog Powell and Rafael Palmeiro at his position, which could make for an interesting debate. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
The Giants' giant schism Sep 10, 2009
Derek Jeter passed Luis Aparicio last month, and now he has Lou Gehrig in his sights. The Mets' awful season could very well turn into something the franchise won't recover from for a long time. (ESPN -- Baseball)
MLB suspends Rodney for 3 games Sep 9, 2009
Detroit Tigers pitcher Fernando Rodney suspended for 3 games - ESPN. Updated: September 8, 2009, 11:35 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Rangers head home feeling loose Aug 31, 2009
That's the third most in Major League history behind Derek Jeter (2,692) and Luis Aparicio (2,673). Vizquel has 2,700 hits overall. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Louisville Slugger makes special Jeter bat Aug 20, 2009
The RBI double Sunday night against the Seattle Mariners moved Jeter past Luis Aparicio for the most hits by a shortstop in MLB history. Aparicio played 18 years for the White Sox, Orioles and Red Sox. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Red-hot Yanks trio up for Aaron Award Aug 20, 2009
On Sunday, Jeter surpassed Luis Aparicio for the all-time Major League record for hits by a shortstop. "I don't ever sit around and look back on anything that we've done," Jeter said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
David SabinoDIAMOND DIGITS Aug 19, 2009
Jeter's base put him past longtime and Orioles Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio as the all-time hits leader among major league shortstops. Since Jeter became the Yankees starter in 1996, he has more than 500 hits (2,663) than the second-ranked shortstop, (2,154). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Braves OF Ryan Church calls concussion comments by Mets manager Jerry Manuel a 'low blow' Aug 19, 2009
Braves OF Ryan Church calls concussion comments by Mets manager Jerry Manuel a 'low blow. MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer. (FOX61, CT)
American businessman Timothy Barton signs deal to buy Italian Serie A club AS Bari Aug 19, 2009
4:36 AM EDT, August 19, 2009. MILAN (AP) AS Bari has signed a preliminary deal for the sale of the Serie A club to American businessman Timothy Barton. (FOX61, CT)
Austrian alpine ski star Renate Goetschl announces retirement, says she's pregnant Aug 19, 2009
4:49 AM EDT, August 19, 2009. VIENNA (AP) Austrian alpine ski star Renate Goetschl announced her retirement Wednesday, saying she's pregnant and can't properly prepare for the upcoming World Cup circuit or the 2010 Winter Olympics. (FOX61, CT)
Cubs demote closer Kevin Gregg and move Carlos Marmol into role Aug 19, 2009
9:53 PM EDT, August 18, 2009. SAN DIEGO (AP) Beleaguered Chicago Cubs closer Kevin Gregg was demoted Tuesday, and replaced by right-hander Carlos Marmol. (FOX61, CT)
Interview: Sole survivor of boat tragedy that killed 2 NFL players still wonders why he lived Aug 19, 2009
12:45 PM EDT, August 18, 2009. (AP) The sole survivor of a February boating accident that killed two NFL players and a former college player said he's still haunted daily by "survivor's guilt" and wonders why he was the one who lived. (FOX61, CT)
2 players, coach from Nippon Ham Fighters of Japanese league test positive for swine flu Aug 19, 2009
4:01 AM EDT, August 19, 2009. SAPPORO, Japan (AP) All players and staff of the Nippon Ham Fighters baseball team will be tested for swine flu after two players and a coach contracted the virus, the Japanese Pacific League team said Wednesday. (FOX61, CT)
Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia also out of 5,000 at worlds with injury Aug 19, 2009
4:58 AM EDT, August 19, 2009. BERLIN (AP) Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia has pulled out of Wednesday's 5,000-meter qualifying at the world championships because of injury. (FOX61, CT)
Mariners young pitcher slows down Yanks Aug 18, 2009
The hit moved him past Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio for most hits by a shortstop ... He passed Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio for most hits by a shortstop in the third inning, when he fought off a pitch near his fists for an opposite-field double that scored Ramiro Pena. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Jeter hits milestone, but Yanks fall Aug 17, 2009
The hit was Jeter's 2,674th as a shortstop, surpassing Luis Aparicio for the most in Major League history. Jeter finished 3-for-4 in the loss and said that he was surprised to learn of the achievement. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Lopez, Fister help Mariners avoid sweep Aug 17, 2009
He passed Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio for most hits by a shortstop in the third inning, when he fought off a pitch near his fists for an opposite-field double that scored Ramiro Pena. His 2,674th hit as a shortstop came two innings after he led off the game with a single. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jeter sets all-time shortstop hits mark Aug 17, 2009
With a three-hit performance in the Bombers' 10-3 loss to the Mariners on Sunday at Safeco Field, Jeter surpassed Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio in becoming the all-time Major League leader in hits as a shortstop. "It was kind of hard to believe," Jeter said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Mariners Beat Yankees Aug 17, 2009
The Yankees scored a run with Nick Swisher (his 2oth in 2009), and Derek Jeter made three hits, including an RBI double in the third inning that broke the record for most hits by a shortstop in (2,674th for the season, beating the former shortstop champion, Luis Aparicio). Fifth Inning Switch. (Suite101.com)
Jeter tops all-time hits mark for shortstops Aug 17, 2009
Jeter passed Luis Aparicio for most hits by a shortstop on Sunday when he fought off a pitch on his hands from Seattle rookie and sent it down the right-field line for an RBI double in the third inning of New York's 10-3 loss to the Mariners. His 2,674th hit as a shortstop came two innings after he had singled leading off the game. (ESPN -- Baseball)
A's opener has familiar feel for Yankees Aug 17, 2009
Tidbits Derek Jeter has 2,675 career hits as a shortstop, surpassing Luis Aparicio (2,673) on Sunday for the most all-time. Former A's outfielder Nick Swisher has homered in back-to-back games. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports: Aug 17, 2009
The Yankees captain is one behind Luis Aparicio for the top spot. Backup catcher Jose Molina also had an RBI single for New York, which made the most of a miscommunication between outfielders Franklin Gutierrez and Ichiro Suzuki during its big second inning. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Yankees cash in on Mariners' mistakes Aug 16, 2009
The Yankees captain is one behind Luis Aparicio for the top spot. "We took advantage of an error and good teams find ways to take advantage of miscues and we did tonight," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Yanks lead East by 7 Aug 16, 2009
The Yankees captain is one behind Luis Aparicio for the top spot. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
White Sox charity drive attracts fans Aug 7, 2009
Baseballs included in the sale will be signed by current players and White Sox legends, such as Hall of Famers Carlton Fisk and Luis Aparicio. But the biggest auction of all comes on Saturday, the final day of the charity drive. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
M's snag third straight win at Cleveland Jul 20, 2009
The nine-time All-Star also became the ninth player since 1901 with 20 or more steals in each of his first nine seasons, including such Hall of Famers as Rickey Henderson, Ozzie Smith and Luis Aparicio. Shawn Kelley (2-1) struck out two over one scoreless inning for the win Seattle's sixth in eight games. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Local fans stick with their Bucks writeLink("vid_id=1622&file=bucksfans071209.flv"); Jul 16, 2009
Piles of scorecards date back to 1939 and inspire recollections of names that have passed through Waterloo, like Luis Aparicio, Juan Marichal, Earl Battey and some 4-year-old manager's son whom Kuper played catch with in 1985: Nick Swisher, who currently clubs home runs in Yankee Stadium. Despite the fact that the Cedar Valley's current boys of summer are collegians, not pros, Kuper has reserved a place in his basement --- and his heart --- for the Waterloo Bucks. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Passing the Bucks: Stars were aligned during franchise's early years writeLink("vid_id=1621&file=bucksmarketing.flv"); Jul 13, 2009
After 36 consecutive seasons of Midwest League baseball and sporadic pro ball dating back to 1895, a stadium where players like Luis Aparicio, Carlton Fisk, Clint Hurdle, Willie Wilson and Von Hayes crafted their trade on the way to the big leagues was vacant. Not for long. While some pined over the loss of pro ball, others went to work to put a team in Waterloo that would stand the test of time. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Abreu, Vizquel share in Venezuelan lore Jul 2, 2009
ARLINGTON -- Omar Vizquel broke Luis Aparicio's record for most hits by a native of Venezuela just five days ago ... "Luis Aparicio for us is an icon," Abreu said. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Vizquel becomes Venezuelan hits king Jun 27, 2009
Vizquel's single was the 2,678th of his career, which allowed him to surpass Hall of Fame shortstop Luis Aparicio. The single -- a soft line drive into right field -- came off D-backs pitcher Jon Garland and the baseball was immediately taken off the field. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
White Sox honor '59 World Series team Jun 27, 2009
CHICAGO -- Luis Aparicio spent 10 of his 18 seasons wearing a White Sox uniform, and he hasn't suited up on the South Side of Chicago since 1970. Yet, there's no question where the allegiances fall for the only member of Baseball's Hall of Fame from Venezuela. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Rangers' bats emerging from rare slump Jun 27, 2009
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has requested an artifact 0000352E from Omar Vizquel's 2,678th hit Thursday night against Arizona, passing Luis Aparicio for the most ever by a native of Venezuela. Thursday night was also career game No. 2,708 for Vizquel, passing Hall of Famer and Kansas City Royals great George Brett for sole possession of 26th place on the all-time list. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Rangers defeat Diamondbacks 9-8 in 12 innings Jun 26, 2009
The 42-year-old Vizquel moved ahead of Hall of Fame shortstop Luis Aparicio, who played in 107 fewer games. Notes: Arizona OF Eric Byrnes will require surgery after breaking his left hand and could miss four to eight weeks. (Anchorage Daily News)
Vizquel eclipses Aparicio Jun 26, 2009
The 42-year-old Vizquel moved ahead of Hall of Fame shortstop Luis Aparicio, who played in 107 fewer games. Vizquel, an 11-time Gold Glover, is a utilityman for the Rangers. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Vizquel eyes Venezuelan hits mark Jun 25, 2009
He and Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio are tied with 2,677 hits. The record means much to Vizquel because it's a major offensive accomplishment on a career built around defense. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
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)
Texas set to welcome back Francisco Jun 20, 2009
He tied Luis Aparicio on Wednesday night in Arlington. Dustin Nippert (strained back muscle) is scheduled to start Sunday for Double-A Frisco against Corpus Christi. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Rolling Cain slated for first tilt with Texas Jun 20, 2009
The Official Site of the San Francisco Giants. San Francisco (35-31) vs. Texas (37-29), 6:05 p.m. PT. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
* Pudge Rodriguez sets catcher record Jun 19, 2009
Omar Vizquel tied Luis Aparicio for most hits by a player from Venezuela with No. 2,677. NATIONALS 3, YANKEES 2 At New York, local product John Lannan pitched into the ninth inning in his first career start at Yankee Stadium, leading Washington to a much-needed victory. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Murphy lifts Rangers to walk-off win Jun 18, 2009
Rodriguez, getting a standing ovation from 32,425 fans, set a new career Major League record for most games caught, and Vizquel's fifth-inning single tied him with Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio for most career hits by a native of Venezuela. But the night of history ultimately belonged to the Rangers, who won their fifth straight this season over the Astros while maintaining a two-game lead over the Angels in the American League West. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Vizquel ties coveted career hits record Jun 18, 2009
It tied him with Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio for most by a native of Venezuela. Vizquel was hitless since June 7, when the Rangers were in Boston, and had three hits in his previous 17 at-bats going into that at-bat. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Vizquel approaching important record Jun 17, 2009
Vizquel, an 11-time Gold Glove winner, needs one hit to tie and two to pass Luis Aparicio for the most hits in Major League history by a native of Venezuela. Aparicio, who has 2,677 hits, was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1984. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Andruw set to take on short-lived ex-team Jun 16, 2009
Vizquel's next hit will be his 2,677th of his career, tying him with Luis Aparicio for most ever by a native of Venezuela. Matt Harrison went four innings in the rehab start for Frisco on Thursday night, allowing one run on three hits and three walks. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Extra practice helps Fields at third Apr 14, 2009
Konerko passed Luis Aparicio (791). Tickets. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Vizquel adjusts to unfamiliar sub role Feb 21, 2009
02/20/09 2:13 PM EST. Multiple Gold Glover playing out end of career as utility man. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Ozzie featured on Caribbean billboard Feb 8, 2009
02/04/09 9:22 PM EST. Sox skipper given honor of presiding over Series from left field. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
