Rangers owners meet potential buyer Oct 21, 2009
Team president Nolan Ryan was among the officials to meet the potential investors ... Team president Nolan Ryan and general manager Jon Daniels were among the officials who participated in the meetings. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Miracle at Shea turns 40 Oct 17, 2009
The Orioles knew all there was to know about Seaver and Jerry Koosman, who would start the second game, and that Nolan Ryan kid who threw harder than calculus in Chinese. "Our scout, Jim Russo, had us prepared for Seaver and Koosman and we knew about Ryan's arm," Johnson says. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Minor League Journal with Chris Dennis (3/4) Oct 17, 2009
Last year when Nolan Ryan became team president, he and the rest of the coaches decided that we were going to start running more. It actually helped me last year, and I felt like I stayed in great shape throughout the year, but it does make the conditioning field one of my least favorite places in Surprise. (Seattle, TheInsiders.com)
Rangers losing Jaramillo Oct 15, 2009
Team president Nolan Ryan and general manager Jon Daniels met with Jaramillo last week and offered him a contract for 2010. They were surprised to be turned down, but understood his reasons. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Hitting coach Jaramillo won't return to Rangers Oct 15, 2009
" Rangers president Nolan Ryan said the club met with Jaramillo after the season about how to improve the offense, which scored only 784 runs -- the fewest since Jaramillo was hired. The team hit .260, the lowest average since moving into Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in 1994, and the .320 on-base percentage ranked 12th in the AL."You had a lot of young kids that were inexperienced," Jaramillo said. "It was all mental. You saw mechanical issues, but the problem was trusting themselves at the big... (ESPN -- Baseball)
More of this story Oct 15, 2009
Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman, Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan were top pitchers for New York. Art Shamsky, Cleon Jones and Ken Boswell led New York at the dish and top batsmen for Atlanta were Orlando Cepeda and Henry Aaron. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Batting coach Jaramillo leaving Rangers Oct 15, 2009
" Rangers general manager Jon Daniels met with Jaramillo on the final weekend of the season. Daniels told Jaramillo that the Rangers wanted him back. Club president Nolan Ryan conveyed the same feelings in a meeting with Jaramillo after the season. But the Rangers only offered a one-year deal and were surprised when Jaramillo turned them down. "I was hopeful and expecting that he would accept our offer," Daniels said. "But I understand that he has put himself in a position that everyone in the... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Twins are simply successful Oct 11, 2009
One is led by current team president Nolan Ryan and is seen as the favorite, while another is led by Gilbert, the special adviser to White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf. In Chicago, the Ricketts family has been officially awarded the Cubs. (Boston Globe)
2009 Recap: AL West Oct 8, 2009
" -- LHP Joe Saunders on facing the Red Sox in the playoffs again. ROSTER REPORT: INF went 3-for-3 Sunday and 10 for his last 15 to finish with a .312 batting average. That is the highest season average for a shortstop who appeared in at least 130 games for the Angels, topping 's .302 in 2007. RHP left Saturday's game with tightness and fatigue in his right shoulder and received a cortisone shot Sunday. The Angels will decide on his status for the ALDS against Boston in the next few days, but he... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Ryan sees progress with Rangers Oct 7, 2009
"Overall I was very pleased with our season," commented team president Nolan Ryan ... But Nolan Ryan, after his second season as the club's president, is able to look around and see much that he likes about the franchise. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Big Apple Baseball Oct 7, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009 9:53 AM EDT. Cayuga County has plenty of New York Mets and New York Yankees baseball fans, and one thing cannot be debated about either of these teams -- they're always interesting. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Baseball playoffs Oct 7, 2009
From Pete Rose to Nolan Ryan to Kyle Farnsworth, these are the ones that stick in our memories. MLB team pages. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rangers don't want to sacrifice depth Oct 5, 2009
Daniels will meet with club president Nolan Ryan and owner Tom Hicks this week. The Rangers have not set a payroll budget yet, but it's not likely go up from the 2009 level of approximately $68 million. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Blue Jays great White chats with fans Oct 2, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays. Member of two-time World Series champs discusses career. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Millwood eyes sub-4.00 finish Oct 1, 2009
The Rangers haven't had a pitcher strike out 200 batters in a season since Nolan Ryan fanned 203 in 1991. Since then their highest was Aaron Sele with 186 in 1999. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Mets aiming to emulate 1979 squad Sep 30, 2009
Gary Gentry, Nolan Ryan and Ron Taylor combined to shut out the Phillies on four hits at Connie Mack Stadium on this date in '69. The 2-0 victory was the Mets' fourth consecutive shutout and their 17th in a 60-game sequence. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Restaurant event highlights local food Sep 25, 2009
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples and former star pitcher Nolan Ryan attended a Sept. 23 dinner at Spencer s for Steak and Chops in the lobby of the to kick off the statewide event. Spencer s, one of 22 area restaurants included in the Go Texan event, is the first Houston restaurant to serve Nolan Ryan All-Natural Beef. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Rangers to be featured on TWIB Sep 25, 2009
The longest-running sports anthology show in television history, which airs at 2:30 p.m. CT on FOX, will take viewers on a tour of the pregame activities at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington with young star Ian Kinsler, analyze how Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan has turned back the clock on his pitching staff and delve into Ivan Rodriguez's celebrated return to Texas. "They're definitely still a great story," said lead producer Matt Anderton, whose crew shot most of the footage during the Rangers' series... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Ryan interested in ownership of Rangers Sep 25, 2009
Nolan Ryan is part owner of the Round Rock and Corpus Christi clubs ... OAKLAND -- Nolan Ryan said he could be interested in joining one of the groups that has emerged as a potential buyer for the Rangers. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Jon HeymanTHE DAILY SCOOP Sep 24, 2009
Melvin and Maddux used to attend Marquette basketball games together, but Maddux is also close to Rangers president Nolan Ryan, and Melvin recalled advising Maddux not to pass up Texas' offer "if you have the chance to make that kind of money.". Now Melvin will likely be making his third hire to replace his old friend. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Millwood eyes $12M Sep 21, 2009
"I guess the only way he wouldn't would be if he was hurt," team president Nolan Ryan said before the game. "I talked to him [Saturday] and he said he felt fine. I would think he'd take his turn.". (ESPN -- Baseball)
Mets most concerned about Reyes' injury Sep 21, 2009
NEW YORK -- It's kind of like picking your favorite Michael Jordan moment or Nolan Ryan strikeout. When asked which injury hurt the 2009 Mets the most, manager Jerry Manuel had a lot of contending choices. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Jaramillo working harder than ever Sep 20, 2009
" Washington said Jaramillo did his best job ever in 2008 when the Rangers set a Major League record for most doubles in a season. The Rangers also led the Majors with 901 runs scored, the 13th straight year that they scored at least 800 runs in a season. That streak is now in jeopardy. The Rangers went into Saturday night's game with 700 runs scored, eighth most in the AL. They have 16 games left. "Rudy is a proven Major League hitting coach," club president Nolan Ryan said. "It's like every... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Lackey can tie Tanana with win Sep 20, 2009
When Lackey reached triple digits in career victories on Sept. 4 at home against the Royals, he became one of five pitchers in franchise history with 100 or more, joining Chuck Finley, Nolan Ryan, Mike Witt and Tanana. Asked where he belonged in that five-man rotation, Lackey laughed. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Ponca stands strong against Stanton Sep 19, 2009
Cheyney had a pair of runs for 11 yards, but Way and Nolan Ryan stopped Erbst for no gain. Gehring followed with an interception, but two plays later, Nickolite made up for his third interception of the night when he recovered a fumble at his 38-yard line. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Angels shut out slumping Rangers Sep 19, 2009
It just came at a bad time, team president Nolan Ryan said. Its so unusual for what you think of for this franchise. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Offensive woes continue; skid hits five Sep 19, 2009
ARLINGTON -- Rangers president Nolan Ryan was not ready to deliver the eulogy on the 2009 season. But standing outside the home clubhouse following a 2-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Friday night, Ryan made it clear he understands that possibly the worst offensive slump in the 38-year history of the Rangers has dragged them out of playoff contention in every possible way. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Texas native Kazmir brings heat in win Sep 19, 2009
"That's a pretty good team over there," said Rangers president Nolan Ryan. "There aren't many holes on that team, although we've played them pretty good this year.". (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
DeMarco: Are Joba Rules holding back young ace? Sep 18, 2009
This one comes down from the top team president Nolan Ryan, who in his day, thought nothing of a 150-pitch outing. Then hed get up the next day, and do the heaviest weight-lifting workout in his training regimen. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jays open 2010 season in Texas Sep 16, 2009
It will mark the first time the Blue Jays and Rangers open up together since '01 -- when Toronto beat Texas, 8-1, in Puerto Rico -- and the first time the Blue Jays start a season in Texas since 1990, when Nolan Ryan was the winning pitcher in a 4-2 Toronto loss. The Blue Jays, 25-8 all-time on Opening Day, will be starting a season on the road for the third time in the past four years. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Hicks: MLB not restricting Rangers' funds Sep 13, 2009
"There is nothing from Major League Baseball that restricts us. There are no restrictions, as long as we stay within our budget. "All decisions being made are being made by myself, [team president] Nolan Ryan and [general manager] Jon Daniels, and not by Major League Baseball ... "We were disappointed that the family insisted on $6 million. The Te 000036C1 xas Rangers were not willing to do that. It had nothing to do with MLB restrictions. There is a clear misimpression we didn't sign Matt Purke... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Method to this Maddux Sep 13, 2009
When his career ended with Houston in 2000, Maddux didn t surprise us when he became a pitching coach for the Astros Double A affiliate in Round Rock, Texas, a team owned by Nolan Ryan. Maddux cut his teeth as a coach there, then was hired by the Brewers in 2003 and was their pitching coach for six years. (Boston Globe)
Jon HeymanINSIDE BASEBALL Sep 12, 2009
And what's more, a lot of folks are naturally giving the credit to Rangers president Nolan Ryan, the all-time pitching great whose rise to that role coincides (not coincidentally) with the club's newfound pitching success and can't be overlooked. But Maddux is a hero here, too. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Rangers won't sit Millwood to save $12M Sep 11, 2009
"That's not going to happen," club president Nolan Ryan said. "I would never do that to him.". (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Mets enter Fish finale in different role Sep 10, 2009
Nolan Ryan struck out 11 in a three-hitter. The Mets beat the Expos, 6-0, in Montreal in 1988. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets unveil Plum Room to honor Plummer Sep 9, 2009
That was the year he shared a dugout with a young pitcher named Nolan Ryan. A glass display case contains smaller framed photos, signed baseballs, bobblehead dolls of Mets throughout Plummer's time with the club and bricks from Citi Field's Fan Walk dedicated to Plummer. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Matthews respects division-rival Rangers Sep 8, 2009
"But the difference is that their pitching has improved a great deal from recent years. Everybody has talked about the effect that Nolan Ryan has had over there on their young pitchers. I expect this 0000308C to be a tough race.". The Angels' division lead was down to 3 1/2 games before they won on Saturday and Sunday. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Mets look to overpower Marlins' Cantu Sep 7, 2009
Nolan Ryan (5-1) pitched the final three innings and won. Winners of 18 of 24 games, the Mets moved to within 2 1/2 games of the first-place Cubs, who had lost 10 out of 18. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
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)
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)
Figgins & Co. take second crack at Zack Sep 5, 2009
92 ERA) Lackey was razor-sharp in a milestone win on Sunday at home against the Athletics, joining Nolan Ryan, Frank Tanana, Chuck Finley and Mike Witt as the only pitchers in franchise history with 100 or more victories. Lackey gave up an unearned run in the third inning and was on top of his game the rest of the way, yielding five hits and two walks across eight innings and striking out eight. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
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)
Koosman sentenced to six months in prison Sep 4, 2009
36 ERA. Koosman was 17-9 on the '69 Mets team that also included Hall of Famers Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan on its pitching staff. Koosman and Seaver also pitched for the '73 Mets, who lost a seven-game World Series to the A's. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
September's 24th Anniversary Issue of Health & Fitness Sports Magazine Features Astros Legend Craig Biggio on the Cover Sep 2, 2009
In Now And Then, contributing writer Gene Duffey profiles some of the biggest names in the history of Houston professional sports: Biggio, along with former Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell, former Houston Oilers quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon, former Astros and Texas Rangers pitcher and Baseball Hall of Fame member Nolan Ryan and former Houston Rockets center and Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Hakeem Olajuwon. Society Editor Laura Pennino also contributed to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Life's like an MLB pitch count for Favre Sep 1, 2009
The subsequent surgery, along with the unrepaired rotator cuff, makes the otherwise resilient Favre less Nolan Ryan and more Sandy Koufax in sheer arm bionics at this point. Hence, the pitch count. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lackey joins elite group with 100th win Aug 31, 2009
Notching his 100th career victory in an Angels uniform with a 9-1 decision at Angel Stadium in front of 38,018, Lackey joined Nolan Ryan, Frank Tanana, Chuck Finley and Mike Witt as the only pitchers in franchise history to have reached the century mark. "Come on, man, I'm a distant fifth," Lackey said with a grin when asked where he stacked up in a Ryan, Tanana, Finley and Witt rotation. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Wakefield scratched Aug 30, 2009
Under the guidance of Nolan Ryan, the Rangers have developed a strategy on the mound that has them eyeing a playoff spot. A Florida high school was recently named after George Steinbrenner. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Angels don't expect A's to lay down Aug 28, 2009
They join Jim Fregosi, Don Baylor, Nolan Ryan, Bobby Grich, Rod Carew and Jimmie Reese. Scioscia said the Angels will recall "some guys" on Sept. 1 when rosters expand, then bring up a few more after the Minor League playoffs. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
HERSOM: Cubs-induced agony a yearly ritual Aug 28, 2009
Oh, yeah, there was also another 22-year-old kid named Nolan Ryan (6-3, 3. 53), who had only 12 career wins at season's end with another 312 still to come. (Sioux City Journal)
Farm Crop: Rangers top 20 prospects Aug 28, 2009
If the organization decides Feliz is not eligible, this is your Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year for the franchise. 3. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Mag: Nolan Ryan remakes Texas Aug 27, 2009
ESPN The Magazine's September 7 feature on how Nolan Ryan's leadership has remade the Texas Rangers (09/07/09) - ESPN ... With Nolan Ryan in charge, the Rangers' arms are powering them into October ... When Nolan Ryan took over as team president, in February 2008, he promised a new approach. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Pirates ace Duke chats with fans Aug 27, 2009
Zach_Duke: growing up in texas i was a huge nolan ryan fan. duke876: Zach, On a game at 7;05 when you're the starting pitcher what time do you usually arrive at PNC Park to get warmed up. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Rangers to utilize Pudge as DH Aug 26, 2009
The last time they had more than 15 strikeouts in a game was on May 1, 1991, when Nolan Ryan struck out 16 in his no-hitter against the Blue Jays. Left-hander Zach Phillips (strained hamstring) has been placed on the disabled list at Double-A Frisco. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Tigers look to keep Angels from running Aug 25, 2009
Lackey is seeking win No. 100, a plateau reached by only four Angels pitchers: Nolan Ryan, Frank Tanana, Mike Witt and Chuck Finley. Lackey is 6-0 with a 3. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
A day at Wrigley Field prior to a rain-out Aug 24, 2009
Tom Seavers (a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1992) and three-time National League Cy Young Award Winner), Nolan Ryan (all-time strikeout and no-hit leader with 5,714 and seven respectively was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999);it is hard to say who the best ones I have faced are, but I would pick those two. As for lefties DeJesus said Steve Carlton (second in strikeouts among lefties with 4,136; four-time Cy Young winner, inducted into the... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Big Apple Baseball Aug 23, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009 9:53 AM EDT. Cayuga County has plenty of New York Mets and New York Yankees baseball fans, and one thing cannot be debated about either of these teams -- they're always interesting. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
'Miracle Mets' honored Aug 23, 2009
Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan attend 40-year anniversary celebration of 'Miracle Mets' at Citi Field - ESPN ... The biggest cheers Saturday night were reserved for star pitchers Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman and Nolan Ryan, the Hall of Famer who hadn't attended a Mets function since being traded by the team in 1971 ... "Every day is different [for me] because I was lucky enough to be on this team," Swoboda said, "and have guys like Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan pitching for you.". (ESPN -- Baseball)
Photos: 1969 Mets Visit Citi Fiel... Aug 23, 2009
Members of the 1969 New York Mets L-R: Yogi Berra, Nolan Ryan, Jerry Grote, Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Duffy Dyer, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 ... Among those who were honored: Yogi Berra, Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Jerry Grote, Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, and Duffy Dyer. (New York Post -- News)
Mets can't recreate '69 magic in loss Aug 23, 2009
And so instead, Redding's Saturday highlight came earlier in the day, just after the 1969 Mets festivities, when he crossed paths with Nolan Ryan and Seaver on his way out of the bullpen. Redding, who had grown friendly with Ryan while playing for the Double-A Round Rock team that the Hall of Famer owned, shook both hands. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Plummer has lasting impact on Mets Aug 23, 2009
One of the stars of that Marion team was none other than Nolan Ryan. "I have a lot of memories of him," said Ryan, who donned a Mets uniform for the first time since the 1970s during Saturday's celebration of the 1969 Miracle Mets. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets '69 sweep of Braves a forgotten feat Aug 22, 2009
Gentry, whose pitching would stun the Orioles in the World Series -- he and Nolan Ryan combined for a four-hit shutout in Game 3 -- was gone after allowing two runs in the first inning and facing two batters in the third of Game 3 of the playoffs. Ryan replaced him, allowed two runs and achieved seven of the remaining 21 outs via strikeout. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Lackey hit hard in sixth as Halos fall Aug 21, 2009
" After Lackey left, Andy Marte greeted Matt Palmer with an RBI single, and Asdrubal Cabrera's two-run double to the left-center gap after Grady Sizemore's second hit finished the seven-run assault. Charged with six earned runs in 5 1/3 innings on six hits and four walks, Lackey fell to 8-6. He was attempting to join Nolan Ryan, Frank Tanana, Mike Witt and Chuck Finley -- a formidable rotation -- as the only pitchers in franchise history with 100 career wins. Lackey will get another shot at No.... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Lackey sets sights on win No. 100 Aug 20, 2009
CLEVELAND -- Chuck Finley, Nolan Ryan, Mike Witt and Frank Tanana. It's an exclusive club -- Angels pitchers with 100 or more victories -- and John Lackey is on the verge of joining. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Pudge rejoins Rangers for chance to win Aug 19, 2009
"But he was one of the greatest players to ever put on the Rangers uniform and the greatest position player. Next to Nolan Ryan, he's one of the biggest icons we've ever had. "But that's not why we acquired him. He's here because we needed a catcher and he's the best one we could get. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
'Pudge' Returns to Rangers in Trade With Astros Aug 19, 2009
"He brings experience," Rangers president Nolan Ryan said. "He's a veteran, and he brings us a lot of things." The 37-year-old Rodriguez signed a one-year, $1. (ABC 7 News, DC)
